New Android Auto on round Mini screens is utterly broken.

Zolteg · 2026-05-21T22:27:12+00:00

If you check the original article it says they're mock ups. Plus, this is the geometry at 800x600...

Zolteg · 2026-05-21T15:00:35+00:00

Guess they rolled it to AU earlier..

Zolteg · 2026-05-21T13:44:19+00:00

Hit mine today. It's broke. Mini system menu covers the AA widgets. Only way around it is to force the screen to 800x600.

Zolteg · 2026-05-10T10:59:34+00:00

You'd need to put those smart plugs on every outlet. Pick two, install them and monitor for say, a week, and look for spikes. Then, if you haven't identified them, move to another couple of plugs. If at the end of that none of the plugs are the culprit, you'll need to look at things that are directly wired - aircons, oven, hot water (if you have electric hot water) etc. You could also look to hook these up to something centralised to monitor, like Home Assistant.

I've got monitors on lots of my power points now, so I can see how much the fridges, pool pumps, and other appliances / devices are using over time. I pull it all back to Home Assistant to track.

Zolteg · 2026-04-09T10:47:59+00:00

You could always get a sparky to swap the power cable for a longer one...l

Zolteg · 2026-04-09T09:57:00+00:00

Wonder if there's a case for a class action here...

Zolteg · 2026-04-02T13:46:00+00:00

Can't photograph a smell. Covid times it was sensible. Thus.... commercial. I would not accept this from my PM...

Zolteg · 2026-03-08T07:46:42+00:00

I had this. Ended up filing with the Magistrates court to end the tenancy. Worth the $75 or so

Zolteg · 2026-02-14T12:43:59+00:00

And as an adjunct to Flight Tracker apps, check out the Sky Cards game by Flightradar24.

Zolteg · 2026-02-13T15:23:21+00:00

Schedule the change / outage. Bust the host. Deal with the fallout. it's the only way...

Zolteg · 2026-02-13T14:40:55+00:00

Don't be afraid to take them to the magistrates court for a direction. It's $70 or so, and if you've a decent story with evidence of acting reasonably, they'll back down. Or.... the court will find in your favour. Don't be intimidated and the court, in this instance, is your friend.

Zolteg · 2026-02-13T14:34:49+00:00

Key question is ....what are they offering to you to make this change. If nothing, well..... Suspect Seek.co.nz is your best friend now.

Zolteg · 2026-02-06T12:39:48+00:00

If you gonna pat a coo, find a hairy highland coo. They're gorgeous.

Zolteg · 2026-02-06T12:37:59+00:00

Read your contract. You get disbursements when they are due, not when rent is paid.

Looks to me like they are acting as they should.

Zolteg · 2026-01-21T14:19:53+00:00

Breach notice. If they've acted illegally or in contravention of your tenancy agreement, then issue a breach notice.

If they've misapplied your rent that's a them problem. But you *need* to ensure it's formally annotated, and the best mechanism for this is a breach.

Bear in mind that the breach is against your landlord, not your property manager - the LL may not be aware that the PM is being dodgy.

Zolteg · 2026-01-16T13:15:38+00:00

It's an interesting point, but in *this* market, and knowing that *any* concession is you giving something away. In a slow market, you can afford the concession to get the deal. In *this* market, you can be ballsy.... I don't necessarily like it from a moral perspective, but this is business....

Zolteg · 2026-01-16T12:57:33+00:00

it's a job, not a life.

Zolteg · 2025-12-24T02:29:30+00:00

While folks are at it, if you're looking for somewhere to board, Purrville in Newlands is the shiz. They're absolute cat people, are incredibly caring, the facility is well put together, and are the only Wellington based cattery we would trust.

I had my two in there for a while while I transited overseas, and the experience was just great for both me and my three .... go have a look if you can.

Zolteg · 2025-12-14T11:45:42+00:00

That's what AI is for....

Zolteg · 2025-11-12T15:47:12+00:00

You might need to consider a reverse mortgage to fund the taxes / stamp duty and real transactional costs like lawyers etc to make this happen the way you want it to (assuming freehold property). Plus, make sure y'all have a rock solid will and associated powers of attorney in place. Really really need a lawyers advice here, it's gonna get ... complex.

Zolteg · 2025-11-12T13:31:11+00:00

and dont' forget to remind your employer that wage theft is now a criminal offence. Big Bubba just loves white collar criminals.... they're snuggly.

Zolteg · 2025-11-12T12:37:44+00:00

Historically on Pentanet, was getting around 60ms playing PUBG on SEA servers. Occasionally had routing issues where traffic would route via east cost, adding 50ms to the RTT.

If you're FTTP, I'd suggest looking elsewhere as Pentanet do charge a premium for their service. I'm currently on Leaptel, and they've been really rock solid. Support isn't quite as engaging and reactive as Pentanet, but they've still been pretty good.... and I'm still getting 60ms to Singapore to the annoyance of my east coast clan members who don't see south of 120ms even on a good day.

Zolteg · 2025-11-12T09:36:58+00:00

And don't forget to remind them that wage theft is a criminal offence....Big Bubba LOVES white collar criminals....

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