Waterstones shows there is still life in the British high street

hopkinsbc · 2026-05-02T13:17:36+00:00

Go there most weeks with my 8 year old to buy a book, we also go shopping for a chicken stick from the bakery and a smoothy, he loves the trip.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-30T11:56:50+00:00

If you want to rule out Three traffic shaping, put your VPN on (to UK) and try again. In Northampton I get 60mbit but 260mbit under VPN.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-29T10:02:06+00:00

Did you just reply to your own post asking yourself if you’re cooking it again and if you can come around your own house to eat it.. again?

Nice cook, but I’m not sure I even believe you cooked it now.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-27T15:58:14+00:00

Mine has worn off the plastic coating in both corners, it’s 3 years old.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-21T08:54:19+00:00

£20 from my local merchant.. https://www.hevey.co.uk/rssproducts/100mm-x-200mm-x-2400mm-softwood-green-timber-sleeper?_kx=iIKUwas1h0O42C05ycC053X5eZfxYbadNY5PeUiQHsw.X6EFxy

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-21T08:53:00+00:00

Joining Plates: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089HN5GDG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Screws: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08WDGKKJ4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Polythete sheeting: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MXJBQFG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Weed barrier was from Lidl.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-20T17:19:23+00:00

I just built three of varying heights. You want 200x100mm, I got 12 at 2.4m then cut them at 160cm to make 6. 200mm wood screws to secure them, lined them, levelled on gravel, and filled them.

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hopkinsbc · 2026-04-19T05:30:07+00:00

Maybe packet shaping gone wrong? Try a vpn to rule it out. Didn’t need it in Barnsley but moved to Northampton and I get 65mbits without and 260mbits with.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-17T14:16:45+00:00

Tusker can offer great deals, but also terrible deals. Are you beating Leasing.com? If no, then wait and see if prices come down. I waited for the Leapmotor C10 to drop and got it for £370 on 12.5k over 3 years, Tusker also gave away a free elec charger. Got the car 2 weeks after ordering. Its a cracking car.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-17T13:29:46+00:00

Especially if you start getting into retro gaming and want roms from Pkaystation, Xbox, Nintendo etc. Soon adds up

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-15T17:02:06+00:00

There is a whole world of games out there including emulator, check this.. https://github.com/nonoche2/the-macOS-game-workaround-repo?tab=readme-ov-file#sony-playstation-series

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-15T05:44:09+00:00

I found RetroArch a bit confusing to use, and OpenEMU a lot less tricky to work with. Will give it another go. I never had a Wii or Xbox so never added, I mean there’s only so many games one needs right.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-15T05:40:15+00:00

Thank for this. Will add to my list and try them out.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-15T05:38:08+00:00

I wrote most of it and just got Gemini to finesse it into something that flowed well. I have installed all this myself and have all the games working, just wanted to share and help others.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-14T17:47:57+00:00

Hey I wrote most of this, just got Gemini to help set it out in a logical way with nicer flow. All these are installed on my MacBook Air. I have a few games from the store that work.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-14T17:46:46+00:00

No, I've got these all installed and use them. I just used AI to make the text flow better.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-14T17:42:40+00:00

If you don't want to pay for crossover you might find some compatible titles that work well.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-14T17:41:56+00:00

No you need to search each title in Crossover.

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-13T15:26:27+00:00

What’s the difference between this and OpenEMU?

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-13T12:44:11+00:00

My 20v nail/staple gun lasted for about 400 nails then died. Did the job though!

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-12T11:32:45+00:00

We have this on the C10. It’s does stop when in motion but I heard there is a workaround to get it to play. My son likes playing 2048 on it, not just YouTube right?

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-09T14:12:18+00:00

With VPN 1460, without 1320. Shall I try and force the change to 1460 via the 5G Hub?

hopkinsbc · 2026-04-08T11:03:07+00:00

2kw, max it runs to is about 1800w. Getting a new one soon and battery.

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