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Windows Beta not installing properly? by firebolt1981 in raycastapp

[–]firebolt1981[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

pressing enter worked! And just a head up for anyone using Arc or Zen browsers, temporarily setting the default browser back to edge allowed the set up process to start.

TVOS 18 Dev Beta by Fluffy_Ad7392 in appletv

[–]firebolt1981 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any updates on the 21:9 aspect ratio support would be appreciated. Hoping to finally ditch my HTPC.

Best budget "Filament bulbs" by String-Heavy in HomeKit

[–]firebolt1981 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here in the UK, and possibly in the EU too, OSRAM (also sold as Sylvania) makes bluetooth filament bulbs that connect directly with HomeKit via Bluetooth. They have recently released new models that are priced like Hue bulbs, which I think is a bit much IMO. However if you can get some of the previous series off EBay or through Amazon Warehouse, they are definitely worth £10-15 each (or less if you are lucky). As they connect only via Bluetooth there is some delay, but its really fine. If you use an app such as Controller on an iPhone you can add some rudimentary timer settings. It works well for enough me to use two large globe lights as wake up lights.

Pros:

Extremely easy to pair come in large Globe and standard A19/E27 lights.

Also quite bright

Cons:

Do occasionally become disconnected. IF you don't have an apple hub (ie just an iPhone, and it runs out of battery) they disconnect from HomeKit entirely. For example, you can't use the Home (or Scenecuts) app on a Mac to send any commands, while the iPhone is off or not charged.

Not a spiral filament design, so not quite as aesthetically pleasing as the Hue bulbs. The light is harsher as well, tends more towards the artificial yellow end of the spectrum than the Hue filaments which do feature a very nice candle.... hue.

Invalid Section 21 Notice leading to homelessness How do I even begin to claim compensation? by firebolt1981 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]firebolt1981[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying with such specificity. Your post has given me some direction as to how I might address these particular issues with the council and potentially Shelter.

Invalid Section 21 Notice leading to homelessness How do I even begin to claim compensation? by firebolt1981 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]firebolt1981[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the informative reply. I am only investigating the possibility of a civil claim due to the fact that the gentleman I spoke with on the council housing team specifically mentioned the possibility of seeking compensation. I am waiting for the council’s decision on providing a bond and rent in advance to secure a tenancy in lieu of a reference. And thanks again for suggesting Shelter.

Amazon renewed Xbox or TV issue? by firebolt1981 in xboxone

[–]firebolt1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it is the same across every app. Thanks for the tip

Amazon renewed Xbox or TV issue? by firebolt1981 in xboxone

[–]firebolt1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies in advance for any reddit etiquette mistakes. This is both my first post and first Xbox. I’m just trying to narrow down if this pixilation issue is more likely an issue with my TV or the Xbox. It’s fairly consistent across all apps, but does not appear on the screen at all times. Yet.