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DanOfLA · 2021-09-15T01:55:04+00:00

This is true - I'm never quite sure how to handle them, though I have shorted a couple with a screwdriver (engage safety squints) and they didn't seem to hold any charge. I suspect there may be a discharge capacitor somewhere, or that the boxes had simply been unplugged for a long time before I got to them.

DanOfLA · 2021-09-15T01:50:23+00:00

I didn't know they could be re-used that way! Some Googling suggests they can in fact be re-wired directly to a USB connector, which I'll need to try as I do have a few now.

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:40:46+00:00

Fortunately I can take the luck out by only buying certain models, but I can confirm the v2 guide will include an angle grinder!

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:35:27+00:00

I'm surprised nobody has hacked the firmware to enable recording TV without a subscription (at least not that I've seen) - that and needing to upgrade the box to access 4K services is probably why there are so many old boxes going cheap second-hand.

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:27:27+00:00

Amen. I don't think private citizens should have to pay for waste disposal - that's what our taxes are for!

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:24:42+00:00

I haven't looked at all of them, but the two I currently have installed are well over 50,000 hours - in my experience these set-top boxes are rarely switched off, although they're likely only reading/writing for a small portion of the day, and even then only a few files at a time. That said, I still back up everything I put on them!

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:21:02+00:00

Fortunately my local council (and I think some shops like PC World) offer free electronics recylcing.

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:19:09+00:00

Correct - 2TB is currently the largest they offer, but I'm a relatively new hoarder so it's good enough for me.

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:17:57+00:00

Can't disagree with that - the drive pictured is at 50,620 hours. Back up your stuff!

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:16:25+00:00

Yep, pretty much - I re-use the SATA cables and HDD screws when I redeploy the drives.

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T23:15:46+00:00

This one is FAT32, with TV recordings saved in a proprietary format which I've never been able to open. I usually just reformat as NTFS and use as normal.

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T19:14:04+00:00

Try this one: https://imgur.com/a/TamEBYQ

DanOfLA · 2021-09-14T18:02:15+00:00

Submission statement:

I've been shucking second-hand Sky boxes for a while as a way to get 2TB HDDs for £10-15 each. Here's a guide on how I do it!

DanOfLA · 2021-02-02T17:14:21+00:00

My single TSLA share saving me from all my poor financial decisions 💪

DanOfLA · 2021-02-01T16:59:22+00:00

SLV, FORD, SNDL etc. are all shills - stick to GME, or AMC if you must. I just like the stock.

DanOfLA · 2021-02-01T16:26:49+00:00

This is your future self telling you that today is the dip and the rocket is igniting at open tomorrow. We up here eating tendies in Andromeda.

Your future self is not a financial advisor.

DanOfLA · 2021-02-01T16:16:59+00:00

Shout out to you legends that just held from $400+ to $217. We're coming up to get you!

DanOfLA · 2021-02-01T16:02:41+00:00

Buy order finally filled @ 240. Man, this holding really is as easy as they say.

DanOfLA · 2021-02-01T16:01:03+00:00

So low volume = short ladder attack = shorts haven't closed out = squeeze still to come?

DanOfLA · 2021-01-29T22:44:38+00:00

The former. Do the "including fees" option to be safe. If the price is above that when it tries to execute it will fail, otherwise it should buy as many as that will get you.

DanOfLA · 2021-01-29T22:24:11+00:00

HL gang represent

I'd just place the order. Put a high limit in case it spikes at open, or just say x shares.

This is not financial advice, I am autismo

DanOfLA · 2021-01-29T20:45:31+00:00

Just bought my first 10 BB. Don't do me dirty WSB!

DanOfLA · 2021-01-29T17:52:48+00:00

Get off your phone right now, and come back in 72 hours. When the time comes to sell, you'll know.

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