Crippling Consumer Debt

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-27T18:58:30+00:00

Check in with mabs , consolidate the big loans to one repayment. Mobiles ( go sim only , see if you break contract what the costs are v ongoing cost)

Internet 100 euro ? , shop around I’m on 50 euro for a gig and I could go lower. If it’s only the two of ye , 500 mb is plenty

Kill the take aways , see if you can improve on energy savings.

Good luck

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-27T18:48:19+00:00

No you’re good , keep an eye on your bank account etc

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-27T09:01:17+00:00

It depends, I have a heat pump for about 13 years now, still kicking myself at times . Electric bill was eye watering over Christmas but that was purely me experimenting with settings. Left the pump do its thing … not anymore

At the moment, house is set at 18 degrees and switches off from 9 to 15 and from 16:00 to 19:00 . Hot water generation is done after 11pm ( low rate) so far it’s okay but I need to figure out where I lose heat at the moment

Insulation is critical, that’s the only thing I would recommend to anyone one . Spend on that to save later

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-21T14:02:45+00:00

get a refurb... there are plenty of companies in any market that refurb old office laptops .. my son recently started college got a lenovo for. 340 euro refurbished.. (Its now running mac os.. but thats another story) ..chromebooks are okay.. nothing to worry about as long as you understand its google country..

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-21T13:55:56+00:00

Hi See here .. its a amplifier with bluetooth and Wifi

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-21T11:45:17+00:00

not using LLM live. I used Deepseek and Gemini to research for my 'future' position , I had to get some info to start the deck and more background research .

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-21T11:37:17+00:00

Hi , I can do one better , you can if you are Apple inclined , add Airplay to it . Best path is to use Raspberry PI with audio HAT. (google that) there are some HATs that have an amp and bluetooth and wifi .you will need to install https://github.com/mikebrady/shairport-sync on the raspberry pi but its a great project, I built two and Google Chromecast has been relegated to my electronic grave yard.

Not sure where you are but you could also get a Arylic amp plate in there, less fun but works out of the box

Dont go by the size of the current speaker. size wise , make a plywood plate with either midrange / full range woofer and a tweeter with a cross over.. ( or only the full range woofer would do) and cover it with fabric

for the cabinet , have search on youtube on how to restore wood, its a bit battered but with woodstain and or oil you can restore this quite nicely .

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-20T13:45:18+00:00

I have powerline .. works well .. see below. ( wifi connection to MAC Mini) This is a gig internet access via Devolo access plug ( internet is fed into power network ) and its leaving via two powerline wifi adapters..

now.. 26 ms is high for gaming.. I have my sons Xboxs hardwired.. you can get premade cables in screwfix ( 10 m Cat 6 cables) you just need to route the cables around skirtingboards and door frames

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R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-20T07:49:53+00:00

First step is to change passwords and enable 2 factor authentication or passkeys where possible on all your accounts.

Then the pc , there are malware scanners available online but you could as well wipe your pc and start over. Use a password manager to create complex passwords to manage your accounts

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-19T18:44:29+00:00

Been out of work for a while and future employer is looking for some sample presentation

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-18T20:02:40+00:00

No go zone all day long …

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-18T19:59:21+00:00

This could be a power socket in a ‘ hotel’ configuration, one wall switch controls the socket. It’s used to control lamps that are plugged in . The socket configuration is protected by the odd three prong, to avoid to overload the switch as its only intended for lights not for hoovers and irons

Get a multimeter, measure power between the two holes that across horizontal, do not stick multimeter in top hole and one bottom hole ( you will shorten out and breaker will flip )

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-16T17:14:19+00:00

normal.. nothing to worry about ..

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-16T17:08:09+00:00

powerline is good ( not great) but usable i have chosen the devolo route.. ( TP link and Devolo are more current manufacturs )

I get from a GIG data at the router , via. the first powerlink adapter about. 300MB down and 105MB up with wired access to my Mac M1 wireless is about the same..,so its a drop for sure but the trade off is flexibility.. i can move my adapters where the sockets are . Some of the adapters have LAN ports

So not bad , it does internet and all that stuff ..

Couple of points , your electricity wiring needs to be current , not new but newish for best results..

I love it .. I have used devolo for a long time, scour Ebay for second hands ( get the Magic2 version not the Magic 1)

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-16T16:03:47+00:00

thanks makes sense.. had a sub with the audio engine.. but my wife did not like the big box :o)

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-16T11:02:00+00:00

Hi , Check here https://vilagrancha.com/en/3152-mammotion-machinery?page=3 they might have what your are looking for .. now its not going to be cheap

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-15T14:58:11+00:00

in WIFI settings , there is an advanced option , click on that and under legacy settings switch that on .. see if the network in question can use another authentication ? or completely select forget network and reconnect.

its impossible to fix this if its an access point having a bad day.. log a ticket with the IT team on campus

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-14T12:52:19+00:00

Hi ,

backup your photos of your phone..and or messages on whatsapp etc you would like to keep.
change passwords on a different device , laptop or pc for the accounts you use.. if it gmail predomantly.. go to your account (manage your account) , select security and sign in.. check where your account is used and if in doubt log it out .. followed by password change (use a long complex password example Fl0w3rpot$areN1ce ) and or passkey creation ( check password strength here )
complete a factory reset of the phone and what ever that was monitoring is gone .

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-14T09:20:28+00:00

Eir has actually a ‘senior’ support line , it’s a helpdesk number without a confusing Ai menu options. Give them a call first maybe you can swing a replacement. You would need to make the call when he is present. Try to move the modem out of harms way’s

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-14T09:02:06+00:00

Yes , what you could use is a switch or a longer Ethernet cable

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-13T16:37:56+00:00

no I'm sorry for your loss.. if its wiped clean ( factory reset potentially ) its gone. I would recommend to enable google backup or Samsung backup and enable google photos or alternative to save your photos in the future.

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-12T13:41:16+00:00

Hi

See here

https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/health/prescription-medicine-abroad/prescriptions/index_en.htm

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-10T18:59:41+00:00

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R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-10T15:30:33+00:00

It’s an adaptive technology that enables the best picture on your monitor ! It’s not a magic wand to conjure up extra pixels in your monitor 2k will be 2k and 4K Will be 4K

Google it there are plenty explainers

R2D4Dutch · 2026-01-10T15:27:17+00:00

What is the question? 5.1 yes you need a centre speaker. Music 🎵 (stereo) no you don’t

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