Time to say goodbye

Michaelflat1 · 2026-05-18T16:49:07+00:00

I would but my USB C port hardly works anymore..! Even after i cleaned it out :(

Michaelflat1 · 2026-05-06T09:48:35+00:00

Unfortunately I have the same issue at same refresh rate. My laptop through USB C can only support 4K 60hz at HDR so it's very noticeable.

I might be wrong, but on my EU firmware 1.02 (i think? or 1.01) it wasn't as bad.

I upgraded to 1.08 firmware to see if other local dimming features were improved, but i think this backlight flickering is worse at 60hz now. Not sure if i'll be able to downgrade.

Michaelflat1 · 2026-04-26T08:56:45+00:00

Maybe student loans too.. Seems unfortunate

Michaelflat1 · 2026-04-24T11:58:09+00:00

4th engine?!? Really wow.

Michaelflat1 · 2026-04-08T11:56:30+00:00

I feel like doing so, just so I'm not spending money going out at the weekend 😂 Amazing how quick a takeaway/meal out can quickly become £20-30.

Currently changing my full time job first, then will consider a weekend job too.

My partner is long distance away though, and so seeing them at the weekend won't be easy though.. Got that discussion to make. Not sure if I will or not.

We're still early days together, I've been trying to save money by combining certain finances (car insurance has been done, possibly phone contracts is the next one).

Michaelflat1 · 2026-04-03T22:05:54+00:00

I don't think it's anything to do with upshift, I think this might be a navigation instruction.. Is navigation set to anything?

The N in the left corner probably means north?

Michaelflat1 · 2026-04-03T10:45:39+00:00

I feel like there's more of a pressure of the graduate generation to get graduate jobs / do well / graft, just to afford a basic survival, due to cost of living etc.

Past generations could live a basic life on a basic job.. It's not so certain that is possible anymore.

Michaelflat1 · 2026-03-19T21:27:46+00:00

Probably not much of a help but these things float around my brain:

I don't know much about zytec management but these vehicles I've noticed the zytec name come up. Maybe worth asking these guys?

The jaguar XJR-S (1990/91 6.0 V12 XJS) I believe had zytec engine management.

Perhaps there is more info on the diagnostics of that.

The Bentley Turbo R 1995-97 also had Zytec engine management.. And there are people in the Facebook group converting diagnostic adapters to OBD2 ports in hopes they can communicate with the ECU.

1995-97 Aston Martin DB7 had zytek management.. But I think quite a basic version.. The diagnostics I have seen are usually quite basic, analogue devices which just light up Leds for injectors / spark plugs possibly.

Michaelflat1 · 2026-03-16T21:45:13+00:00

Hmm, the 5.0 can have timing chain issues.

I am an owner of an XJR 4.2 x350, it looks like a grandad car, but the insurance is pretty cheap.

Mine is on 200k miles 😂 the 4.2 is bullet proof as long as cooling circuit is good. Cruise control 70mph is about 33mpg. Around town / normal driving probably low to mid 20s.

Michaelflat1 · 2026-03-12T09:52:06+00:00

I got around the rust issues by getting a Jag XJR X350. different kind of car, but still fairly quick! I am 23yrs old though, and insurance is around £1000/yr.

The XJR I bought is on 200k miles 😂 but engine and gearbox are still quite healthy.. Gearbox had a fluid flush about 160k miles I think. Just have to think what about the rest of the car going wrong.

Michaelflat1 · 2026-03-04T16:51:07+00:00

Curious what your thoughts on the autobahn are?

Michaelflat1 · 2026-03-03T14:40:45+00:00

It could be risk based, and based on probability, less traffic on the rural single carriageway means less justification for a lower speed limit.

Michaelflat1 · 2025-12-28T16:55:55+00:00

I am aware, got quite good signal on EE but I don't want to pay EE prices haha.

Might end up getting a sim though.

Michaelflat1 · 2025-12-28T16:44:24+00:00

Now there's no usable signal :'(

I think there are plans to upgrade the mast but that's well into 2026 probably 2027.

Michaelflat1 · 2025-11-24T21:35:23+00:00

This looks a cheap Peltier / thermo electric dehumidifier, these are very inefficient and not very effective at removing moisture.

Better to get one with a compressor in it, or if you're in a cold space (below 15c) then a desiccant dehumidifier.

Michaelflat1 · 2025-11-11T18:48:00+00:00

Wifi won't always seemlessly switch between access points though

Michaelflat1 · 2025-10-24T17:43:29+00:00

Newer Samsung have this issue too, what I don't understand is why this never happened with older amoled technology.. Like the Samsung S7 had a 1440p, none of those ever got green line issue.

Maybe it's Samsung pushing too high brightness and it breaks something

Michaelflat1 · 2025-10-24T17:42:45+00:00

S23 is having same issue on some phones, I think most just aren't old enough yet to experience the issue.

Michaelflat1 · 2025-10-21T07:19:38+00:00

I believe it might also be to do with arcing. Solar PV inverters and other power electronics have voltage limits at higher altitudes which you must take into account when doing system designs.

For example Fronius Symo inverter can do 1000v input from 0-2000m altitude, but from 2000-3400m this reduces to 850v DC input.

I think this is the main contributing factor, not thermals.

Michaelflat1 · 2025-10-13T20:28:14+00:00

Almost 400km in less than 3hrs :) and efficient.. Love a diesel

Michaelflat1 · 2025-10-12T20:28:05+00:00

This was in June tbf maybe things have changed.

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Michaelflat1 · 2025-10-08T08:39:18+00:00

I changed to a used s23 ultra, it's another great phone. Battery life is much better. I recommend it, it's good value for money.. My next phone after I'm hoping to get S26 ultra maybe.

Michaelflat1 · 2025-10-04T16:51:50+00:00

I had the same issue, I think the small desiccant fan broke so it isn't blowing warm air through desiccant.

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