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by DeskJockey
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1248
Views: 279636

Re: EV Thread

Beany wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:33 pm Fuck me that interface looks like something from an XDA circa 2007.
Yes. Definitely not been through a competent UX designer.
by DeskJockey
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Movie Thread
Replies: 2238
Views: 499181

Re: The Movie Thread

Anatomy of a Fall (Prime) Very, very confusing. Watched it in two sittings as I fell asleep first time round although that's not the film's fault. The lead is fantastic, carrying the whole film, and the plot leaves you guessing with no obvious outcome. I do hope the portrayal of the functioning of ...
by DeskJockey
Tue Apr 30, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Decent Recent TV
Replies: 2784
Views: 603866

Re: Decent Recent TV

Shogun (Disney+)

Didn't expect it to be so good. Really enjoying it, the vibe is great and keeping the main language Japanese really lifts it.

8/10 genuflecting samurai.
by DeskJockey
Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: FAO IanF
Replies: 10
Views: 131

Re: FAO IanF

GG. wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:24 am I thought it was an intentional edgy social comment - just the words "User Avatar" instead of a picture :lol:
Me too!
by DeskJockey
Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Car Hire Lottery
Replies: 103
Views: 9840

Re: Car Hire Lottery

That's similar to how mainframes used to be priced. All kit in the box from the start, and then you bought a licence to get more CPU or RAM enabled. Makes it easier for them.
by DeskJockey
Mon Apr 29, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The House Projects Thread
Replies: 2231
Views: 418948

Re: The House Projects Thread

Looks like our render repair project is expanding a bit. The porch, which was badly built from the start, is now beginning to look it wants to come away from the house.

Builder will look at it tomorrow. Glad I got that tax refund!
by DeskJockey
Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Parking
Replies: 28
Views: 427

Re: Parking

Whatever suits the situation.
by DeskJockey
Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Ford Transit review
Replies: 9
Views: 196

Re: Ford Transit review

scotta wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:21 am I feel a thread coming on...
Isn't that the problem with the wet belt system in the first place?
by DeskJockey
Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Moaning
Topic: HMRC Automated Phone System
Replies: 22
Views: 346

Re: HMRC Automated Phone System

Just to round it off. Woke up to a notification from the HMRC app notifying me of a message. Message told me to claim my refund, which took all of 30 seconds. Money should be in the bank no later than Friday.

Can't fault the service apart from the initial issue.
by DeskJockey
Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Watches Thread
Replies: 1775
Views: 493346

Re: The Watches Thread

Jay-me wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:32 pm How do you make a pic file smaller?
Depends on what device you're using. If you're on your phone it'll usually be in the gallery app. If on a laptop you can use Paint or similar to reduce the resolution.

Create an account on the OV9 Gallery and use that. Pics can be up to 2mb.
by DeskJockey
Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20222
Views: 2496506

Re: Your fleet running reports

Slate-d for problems, definitely going to un-g-ravel.
by DeskJockey
Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20222
Views: 2496506

Re: Your fleet running reports

I agree. It won't rock your world in a good way.
by DeskJockey
Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Moaning
Topic: HMRC Automated Phone System
Replies: 22
Views: 346

Re: HMRC Automated Phone System

For that sum, no, not worth the hassle. But, they'd adjusted my tax free allowance to recoup a supposed shortfall, which worked out at about £750/month. That certainly was noticeable.
by DeskJockey
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB
Replies: 12
Views: 234

Re: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB

I’ve done it with knx products, but it would normally need at least a partial re-wire, but the scope could be checked with a survey. ‘Corridor’ type presence detection above each bank of desks, two power feeds to each desk set, knx relays switching the power feeds and a desk mounted switch. One pow...
by DeskJockey
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No F1 thread?
Replies: 5010
Views: 575133

Re: No F1 thread?

Google search: Several significant expenses are exempt from the cost cap, including: Driver salaries. Compensation for the three highest-paid staff members. Travel expenses. Marketing expenditures. Property and legal costs. Entry and license fees. Activities unrelated to F1 or road cars. Parental a...
by DeskJockey
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: HMRC Automated Phone System
Replies: 22
Views: 346

Re: HMRC Automated Phone System

After just over an hour, I spoke to an advisor who in five minutes fixed the issue and converted a £ :shock: underpayment to a £ 8-) refund.

Happy days.
by DeskJockey
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: HMRC Automated Phone System
Replies: 22
Views: 346

Re: HMRC Automated Phone System

Simon wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:01 pm
DeskJockey wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:58 am
scotta wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:43 am Currently on hold to HMRC...
Yup. Same here, 48 mins and counting...
Wouldn't it be funny if you both got through at the same time, but ended up connected to each other....
As long as that also gives us the back-end system access to fix the issues, that would be fine.
by DeskJockey
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB
Replies: 12
Views: 234

Re: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB

Rich B wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:32 am Not something I've seen I'm afraid!
Worth a shot. Cheers!
by DeskJockey
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB
Replies: 12
Views: 234

Re: FTAO: Sparky people/RichB

Its generally a bad idea powering off your computer devices overnight. Scheduled updates will run overnight. If you are using some automated power cut device this will very likely lead to issues with the machines as well as that would cause an unscheduled shutdown. Your marginal cost savings will b...
by DeskJockey
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:58 am
Forum: Moaning
Topic: HMRC Automated Phone System
Replies: 22
Views: 346

Re: HMRC Automated Phone System

scotta wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:43 am Currently on hold to HMRC...
Yup. Same here, 48 mins and counting...