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    Best sim only for unlimited data, UK and Europe roaming?

    This is a good point and I think the 12GB roaming limit needs to be considered as well. Going back to the OP, the issue that you have is that there is only one network that provides a hefty roaming allowance and that is EE if you have their £25/mo Roam Abroad pass, or if you have one of their...
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    Super Straight - a new sexuality???

    This is a horrible anti-trans piece of work. There is a deeply unpleasant number of groups on social media that frame themselves as being pro LGB. However, the obsession that they have with trans issues is worrying. A lot of them seem to be perpetuated by those that are comfortable in life...
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    Control TV from 55 miles away

    Just a word of caution - obviously voice control isn't the best. We've all had loads of instances where it thinks we've said something else. If this person is struggling with changing HDMI source, voice assistants will be worse when they go wrong. I don't think the OP has said exactly what the...
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    *** The official late 2020 Mac mini thread (it has the M1 chip and everything!) ***

    I can't speak for the 8GB RAM requirement, as I got a 16GB/512GB model, but the machine is fast and deals with everything I throw at it really well. For general web browsing, basic video editing (in DaVinci Resolve 17), listening to music, playing Cities Skylines etc. it has been wonderful...
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    upgrading mobile phone will it effect my credit rating

    Although the OP says an "upgrade". What they've described sounds to me like taking out a new contract. For the avoidance of doubt, if you do a normal upgrade, there is normally no credit check. However, if like the OP suggests, it sounds as if the old account will be paid off, (ie with an...
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    *** The official late 2020 Mac mini thread (it has the M1 chip and everything!) ***

    I ordered a 16GB/512GB M1 Mac Mini on 27th Nov with an estimated delivery date of between 18 - 30th December from the Apple education store. Hopefully, I will get it before Christmas!
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    How much data do I need?

    Check the coverage first where you frequently go. EE has the advantage of having a well established 4G network due to the emergency services contract.
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    Virgin Media Discussion Thread

    I got the same email and took them up with the offer. I'm on the 350meg service.
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    Google Pixel 5

    I'm up and running with WiFi calling on EE.
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    Google Pixel 5

    Ha, that will serve me right for not playing close enough attention! :o
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    Google Pixel 5

    It looks like some phones are shipping, I just received the following email with a DPD tracking link (that isn't active yet):
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    What's your opinion of the media?

    Sorry, perhaps I meant "freely accessible (for the most part)" - it just doesn't flow as well.
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    What's your opinion of the media?

    I think these days you have to pay for quality. The journalism that you get in the likes of the Financial Times and the Economist is excellent. The FT in particular is very well written and the comments are 99% a joy to read. Articles on complex topics are supplemented by comments from...
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    Amazon Prime sucks massive donkey balls

    This happened to me as well. Expected delivery date was 21st April, and it was dispatched the day after I ordered it. I appreciate the circumstances that Amazon (and others) find themselves in at the moment. So, the benefit I get from the Prime service throughout the year is much greater than...
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    Contactless payments going up to £45

    I think a lot of people get confused. The existing £30 limit is a contactless limit, here anyone can use a card or Apple Pay/Google Pay etc. If the terminals have especially been setup to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay then you can pay much more beyond the £30 limit. I wish there was...
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    Anyone ever used AirBnb in UK?

    For Airbnb, when you book, you'll get information on the process. So on the platform, you've the choice of different accomodation, such as a private room in someone's house to a full house. I've stayed in lots of places - I always tend to go for whole flat/apartments. For those, someone will...
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    Pension advice

    Unless you have a terminal illness or expect to have a very short life, there are very few instances where it makes sense to change from a DB scheme like the USS to a DC scheme. You are giving up index linked, guaranteed pension, with benefits, for a lump sum. I would highly recommend against...
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    Virgin Media Discussion Thread

    Details here: https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2019/07/isp-virgin-media-uk-starts-boosting-broadband-upload-speeds.html Although there also appears to be increased prices as well...
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    Magic Keyboard with Windows 10

    I love my Magic Keyboard on MacOS, but I agree with the other posters. It is a pain to map the keys to Windows. I'd recommend getting another keyboard for Windows 10.
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    Good Glasgow Ramen?

    Ramen Dayo (either in their smaller place in Aston Lane or their bigger location in Queen Street, in the city centre).
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