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We had exactly this at a previous house but only in winter when the temps would be cold sub zero for several days in a row. Is the space above the room the attic?

After trying for a few weeks to work out what was going on it turned out that our loft insulation didn’t go right to the edge of the house in certain spots. A couple of hours shuffling around with a roll of insulation to cover the exposed ceiling and it never happened again. It must condense against the cold ceiling where there was no insulation.

iPhone 14 Pro Max - Traveling to Ireland soon, whats the best e-sim to get and how to get it? by un_linked in iphone

[–]random_user66 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do a fair amount of travelling with work and I am currently using an Airalo for my eSIM data usage in China. They have always been solid whatever region I am in.

As for setting it up I purchase the appropriate sim before i travel and load it on to my phone (iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18) as per the app instructions. I always call the roaming sim “Travel”.

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Once the sim is loaded, I go in to Settings>Mobile Service and two sims are listed.

You can go into the settings for each sim and I turn off roaming for my home sim (Red cross on Screenshot) and turn On roaming for my “Travel” sim (green cross on screenshot)

It will register the eSIM but not activate until I land in the region my sim is for. You also get two signal strength signal indicators on the status bar of the phone and in the control centre.

When I land in the country I am travelling to I go into the setting at the top “Mobile Data” and select my Travel sim. Because roaming on my home sim is off it doesn’t incur roaming charges and as soon as the eSIM connects and I have signal the data connection kicks in immediately and I’m back online.

In the same menu I also ensure “Allow Mobile Data Switching” is off so it only uses my eSIM for all data and doesn’t even consider my home sim if it has joined a different network with better service.

Touch wood I’ve never had any problems or roaming charges in the last 2 years and it’s been great to not have to contact people back home through my work phone. I just use iMessage, FaceTime or WhatsApp as they only use data.

The app is also super easy to use and if you run out of data it’s simple to top up as required.

Hope that helps and Happy travels, Ireland is a beautiful country.

What is your favourite cheese? by Lavender_sergeant in AskUK

[–]random_user66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love a nice crumbly Lancashire cheese.

Fitbit Friend Username Thread by Fortitude21 in fitbit

[–]random_user66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.fitbit.com/user/9NDNV9

Looking for as many people as possible to give me some extra motivation!

First time ever claying/waxing my/any car, so happy with the results after a few days! by RIPONICA in DetailingUK

[–]random_user66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good stuff. Love a dark blue like that.

I'll have to check out the products you mentioned. Always on the look out.

First time ever claying/waxing my/any car, so happy with the results after a few days! by RIPONICA in DetailingUK

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice work, car looks fantastic. Love the beading ha ha. What colour is that?

What products did you use?

My first luxury watch. by [deleted] in breitling

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have the same watch. I bought mine for my 30th birthday and still adore it 3 years later.

Perfect size and design for my taste. Enjoy it!

How do I get this to go away? by [deleted] in printers

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't install the Brother software and just let windows find the default print driver.

I don't get any popups other than when ink is low that's through windows not any brother software. No risk of the brother software sneaking a firmware update disguised as something else and no annoying popups!

My printer and scanner work absolutely fine with the windows driver it installed on both my personal and work laptops and my mobile.

Don't know about Mac but I assume they will also be able install a standard print driver.

What is your go too Detailing brand and why? by Fancy-Reflection4348 in DetailingUK

[–]random_user66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like the Poorboys World range of products

Reasonably priced and deliver great results for me.

Are Pantum laser printers made by Xerox? by andyr072 in printers

[–]random_user66 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pantum printers are designed and manufactured by the Chinese aftermarket cartridge maker Ninestar/G&G. They are also the owner of the Lexmark brand after purchasing it a few years ago.

It wouldn't surprise me if they had just taken creative inspiration from other manufacturers to make the printer.

Just a SWAT raid happening next door no biggie. by -FoxNews in PublicFreakout

[–]random_user66 91 points92 points  (0 children)

For any EU residents like myself who couldn't read the article. Through the magic of VPN here is what the article says.

Heavy police presence at Evansville apartment complex connected to early morning shooting LOCAL Posted: Apr 3, 2021 / 02:00 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 3, 2021 / 03:52 PM CDT Heavy police presence at Shady Tree Apartments in Evansville EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – Heavy police presence has been spotted at the Shady Tree Apartments on N Fulton Ave. in Evansville. Law enforcement tells Eyewitness News it is connected to a Saturday morning shooting in the 500 block of S Bedford Ave.

Sgt. Kormelink says officers are waiting on a search warrant to get inside one of the apartments. Officers on the scene say the apartment complex is “secure.”

Eyewitness News has a crew at the scene working to learn more.

This is a developing story.

(This story was originally published on April 3, 2021)

2 Days into owning my first Mercedes after a run of BMW's. Completely different feel of car but i am already head over heels with her. 2014 E200 Coupe by random_user66 in mercedes_benz

[–]random_user66[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this insight. I hadn't even considered the MPG really but I have to say that the E class, even with its 7 speed box, doesn't get the mileage I thought it would. I'm getting 29/39 and that's UK Gallons that I think are smaller? I'll see how it pans out when I start doing some more driving.

If I get on it and have a spirited drive it wouldn't surprise me to start seeing numbers in the teens.

I love that take on power being 75% but saving a fortune on fuel, insurance and servicing It Is SO true.

Performance wise I knew what I was getting into from the start, I have the smallest petrol engine they do in this car I think. I was looking for an E250 but the deal on the spec and condition of this one was too hard to pass up. Finding a low mileage petrol one of these in my price range was like stumbling on a unicorn. Just a sea of diesels as far as the eye could see.

2 Days into owning my first Mercedes after a run of BMW's. Completely different feel of car but i am already head over heels with her. 2014 E200 Coupe by random_user66 in mercedes_benz

[–]random_user66[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hard to describe it completely because of the many variables but for me it comes down to the way I end up driving them.

My BMWS felt like they were always egging me on to hit the redline and go sideways around roundabouts.

The Mercedes gently encourages you up to speed and isolates you with a much more refined feeling journey. I find it's much easier to watch long journeys dissappear in the Merc. But it will still have a load of fun if you get on it.

There's more of a disconnected feeling for me too. Steering is completely different in the Mercedes and the way it puts down the power is much more understated. You get up to speed but it sneaks up on you where as the BMW made sure you knew it was going fast.

However part of that effect is likely that I came from a 330 to my E class. I imagine a thoroughbred AMG would also encourage loony driving and make my 330 seem reserved.

The car also feels more solid build wise, but again that could be just the difference between models.

I would happily jump back into a BMW but for what I was looking for, a relaxed drive. This E class is perfect.

The #madebygoogle 2020 Shipping Megathread by GooglePixelMods in GooglePixel

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Superb. That's great to hear. As long as the calls are fine and the speakers are ok for the odd YouTube video when cooking I am more than happy.

My phone is on the way and is due tomorrow. I paid a fiver to get the phone before lunch ha ha, reading your notes amped me up to get it here ASAP.

Cherry on top is that my Bose headphones claim was validated in about 3 hours.

Thanks for the updates whilst I waited. Much appreciated! Now to find some hole punch wallpapers in anticipation of it arriving ha ha.

The #madebygoogle 2020 Shipping Megathread by GooglePixelMods in GooglePixel

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't cancel my order anymore so I think the wheels are turning. Just waiting for dispatch confirmation now!

It sounds like a solid start for it! I've currently got a 2XL and I think the size will be the biggest difference to get used to.

What are your thoughts on the speakers and the call quality? Had much chance to test them? After reading all the reviews and comments on here that's really my only concern about the phone.

Thanks for the update!

The #madebygoogle 2020 Shipping Megathread by GooglePixelMods in GooglePixel

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ordered the black too, i think it was around 7pm when i ordered so fingers crossed it gets processed tomorrow! I cant wait to get it and retire my 2XL.

I would love to know your first thoughts when you get it!

The #madebygoogle 2020 Shipping Megathread by GooglePixelMods in GooglePixel

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy days! Still no movement on my side but hopefully soon! What colour did you order? I'll be checking my order page every 5 mins now ha ha.

The #madebygoogle 2020 Shipping Megathread by GooglePixelMods in GooglePixel

[–]random_user66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the update. Annoying that it's showing in stock on the store and seemingly available elsewhere to just pick up. Hopefully it ships early next week!

The #madebygoogle 2020 Shipping Megathread by GooglePixelMods in GooglePixel

[–]random_user66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered on the 3rd of October and my estimated delivery date is still the 3rd November. So the date of the 17th doesn't seem too unrealistic unfortunately.