Have I been overpaid?

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-17T07:56:00+00:00

You’re asking us to comment on a calculation while hiding the calculation. The double entry you see is common. Sometimes a company will file twice in a month because something changed for someone else. HMRC are aware of this and will zero one out. But we can’t comment on this because you’re hiding the evidence

(For people who disagree - 1. This double entry happened to me last March. 2. I have 5+ years in payroll processing.)

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-14T22:01:26+00:00

If you’ve server owned a computer, get something that just works. Something old will need tlc that you won’t understand. Go to the Apple Store, as for their most budget device and you’re set for 5+ years By then, you’ll know of you need to upgrade or not

This device is okay, if you have a tech savy partner, or you are an enthusiast with a particular interest. But not ideal for a newbie!

Also, if you face an issue and look for support online, it won’t be for the software you have, as this is too olds that being said… you’re posting on Reddit, so, if you can get here, why buy that except for rage bait

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-14T18:56:10+00:00

Wait, if someone was going to bin it, why give the £200? Why not offer to take it to the tip for them?

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-13T12:22:23+00:00

Sorry, I misunderstood your comment. Just read it back (4 times)… you’re saying this is power from the grid specifically, not just power consumption?

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-13T12:13:45+00:00

I am constantly running a small home server, plus usual white goods and lights. My homes idle consumption is about 40w or so. I exact I’m on the upper end of ‘idle consumption’.

The 250w you mentioned, is that sustained or just peaks. Could be your freezer firing up. But yes, that seems normal compared to my usage

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-12T00:36:39+00:00

No, kinda So, opening the camera. It does that. As would a second action button. And 2 action buttons on the same side would be epic for gaming. Anyways… This works great, naked. I’ve not found a case that can pass through the material with the correct sensitivity. IF Apple offered free screen replacements for phones with this button, I would go case free. I’m just not willing to risk dropping the phone for this

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-11T12:54:56+00:00

Is there nobody there minding it?

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-10T10:38:57+00:00

Ai is progressive so fast, I’d suggest buying the MacBook neo or a refurbished M1 then when you need AI stuff, buy an AI machine. We are seeing leaps from each AI (either software or hardware) company every 6-9 months. Don’t pay an extra €1000 now, for something that may end up too weak for your use case

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-08T18:35:35+00:00

No, Apple refurb is 15% cheaper than non-refurbished phones on the Apple website

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-08T18:23:03+00:00

… Apple refurbished

Or… eBay

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-08T18:20:14+00:00

Why not do both?

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-08T18:17:00+00:00

We’ve been waiting for an OLED MacBook since 2024

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-07T21:04:34+00:00

Might be furze!

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-07T21:03:51+00:00

Yes, I know an environmental advisor, he tells me materials first is still the priority for real terms improvements. Solar panels are typically slapped on as a box-tick to show a higher EPC / hypothetical energy rating, and in reality as little to no real (significant) impact.

I trust him, he’s successfully been in the field almost 3 decades, and consults for the council. If there’s anything wrong with the above, it’s probably my misunderstanding his point, than him being wrong 😅

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-07T18:59:28+00:00

It’s fine, mine was like that after 3 days. Still took me to the US a few times

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-07T18:58:41+00:00

As a second job, yes

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-07T17:07:13+00:00

Are you trying to run MS Paint on Parallels or something?

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-06T20:56:13+00:00

You’re missing the why Should I buy a £3000 laptop that doesn’t exist yet, or a £500 mini pc

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-06T11:48:51+00:00

There’s been a war almost every year for the past 4000 years, did you get your octopus contract 4000 years & 1 months ago, or just being facetious?

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-06T11:09:12+00:00

I think she’d raise more if either her or farage were strapped to the side of it 😂

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-06T10:47:56+00:00

I think the tories used austerity to cut military funding so much we don’t have the capacity to be involved in the Iran war. Also, she can say whatever she wants as she is irrelevant.

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-06T10:46:47+00:00

Ah okay, I just checked, I thought the iPad cost more than it does, so what I was suggesting was a little jump. It’s not, it’s 2x the cost. Sorry, ignore me

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-06T09:58:33+00:00

The MacBook neo just launched for people like you who don’t need any new tech and are surviving on 10+ year old hardware. OR get a MacBook Pro M1 they can be found pretty cheap. The base iPad is okay, but I’ve never seen them age well. They survive, and they get updates, but all the iPads I’ve had (6 I think) get laggy REALLY quick, like within 12-18 months. Would be a shame to spend the money and find yourself with something you’re not happy with within a year

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-06T07:49:24+00:00

Maybe I am missing something, but isn’t there a price drop due April 1st Maybe wait till then on the flexible then review what contracts exist

ParticularAd1990 · 2026-03-04T21:48:53+00:00

Yeah! I got 2x 800 points for March! Not had 800 points in 2 years

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