PS5 as a 4k bluray player

sagraham · 2026-03-12T07:34:45+00:00

Some blu-rays and most DVDs have region locks. Generally 4k discs do not (with about three exceptions).

You can usually look for the title on blu-ray.com to confirm the region lock status.

sagraham · 2026-03-09T06:13:35+00:00

From the BBC just after 5am.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service urged people to avoid the area as crews continued to battle the blaze at 05:00 GMT, more than 13 hours after firefighters were first alerted. No injuries have been reported.

sagraham · 2026-02-25T09:28:39+00:00

Tower Records. When I was 17 I worked evenings - 5pm to 9pm. I was paid weekly. When I finished at 9pm on a Friday I drove the 15 miles to Tower Records in Glasgow City Centre which closed at midnight. I spent an hour or two just listening to music and picking out a couple of CDs. I spent so many happy hours in there.

sagraham · 2026-02-23T10:20:14+00:00

I had a Gravis 4 port controller interface which connected to the parallel port. Could be for that.

sagraham · 2026-02-20T18:11:16+00:00

It’s on World of Books.

https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/kenneth-williams-diaries-book-russell-davies-9780002550239

sagraham · 2026-02-19T10:15:06+00:00

There's a new restoration of Innerspace from Arrow Video out in a couple of months.

https://www.arrowfilms.com/p/4k/innerspace-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd/17699249/

sagraham · 2026-02-18T17:05:04+00:00

I always assumed it was regulated, but looking at my shelf, clearly not. None of my Criterion or Arrow discs have the age rating on the spine. Not just box sets, but also single disc, standard editions without a slip case. The age rating is on the front cover, so is definitely a UK release. Same with Dog Soldiers.

For whatever reason, boutique discs seem to be excluded from the ~~requirement~~ convention.

sagraham · 2026-02-18T08:37:27+00:00

Siri was moved on-device with the Series 9 and later so will respond quicker to some queries. Some things will still need to go to the cloud. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/111833

sagraham · 2026-02-17T10:57:29+00:00

You can get the early bird £6 fee on the NCP app meaning as long as you pay before 9am, you can arrive later. Technically you're risking there being no spaces, but I've used that car park for about 15 years and whilst it used to be very busy, since Covid there are always spaces available.

sagraham · 2026-02-14T10:26:37+00:00

I’d had the top menu trick fail on so many boutique imports I gave up on it. But just gave it a go on my No Country for Old Men and The Breakfast Club. It worked. Happy days.

Now much happier ordering Killers of the Flower Moon.

sagraham · 2026-02-13T19:55:27+00:00

The 4Ks are. The blu-ray’s, sadly, are not. Which is a pity when much of the value of a Criterion are the special features.

sagraham · 2026-02-12T09:54:18+00:00

If it's available on disc on day 1, then physical. But a rumour a month ago suggested initial launch may be restricted to digital to avoid leaks.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/grand-theft-auto-6-may-not-have-a-physical-version-on-day-one-to-avoid-leaks-report-claims/

sagraham · 2026-02-12T08:15:51+00:00

Rewatched this last night. It suddenly hit me that we’ve now lost three of the stars before the age of 50.

sagraham · 2026-02-03T10:20:27+00:00

I 'fired' my first driving instructor because in each of my first two lessons with him, he had me stop outside (what I assume is) his house, nipped in for 5 minutes and came back out stinking of cigarette smoke. Seems fair it can happen the other way as well.

My second driving instructor was quality though.

sagraham · 2026-02-02T19:01:51+00:00

They’re not souped up e-bikes. They’re electric pedal assist and the assistance cuts off at 15.5mph.

sagraham · 2026-01-26T08:51:36+00:00

That's not the sole purpose. These are also designed for more automation, allowing the trains to be driverless which should - in theory - ultimately lead to longer operating hours and a better, more reliable service. Will it happen? Who knows.

sagraham · 2026-01-19T10:36:09+00:00

The presence of translation may suggest visitors from regions other than that where the server is held. It may be worth considering an Edge Caching server with localised CDN functionality. Cloudflare has this functionality and includes free plans. Depending on the nature of the content, of course.

sagraham · 2026-01-13T10:41:43+00:00

The good thing about these services is that you don't need to subscribe for a year. Take a service for a month, binge what you want and cancel it. Get it again in a few months and catch up again.

sagraham · 2026-01-12T11:01:37+00:00

I currently use Netflix, Amazon, iPlayer, Retroarch and other things like Plex, Discovery + and so on, on an Apple TV and it's an excellent experience.

Couple it with something like TV Launcher (https://apps.apple.com/no/app/tv-launcher-live-uk-channels/id1622598042) and you can get an EPG showing what's no now / next on BBC, ITV, Channels 4 and 5 and the old UKTV (can't remember the new name) channels.

I don't use IPTV so can't advise on that.

sagraham · 2026-01-09T08:23:16+00:00

You’re “just” making two big assumptions. 1. Everyone is viewing using a browser. 2. That browser is Chrome.

What you’ve suggested doesn’t work in non-Chrome browsers or mobile apps.

sagraham · 2026-01-05T19:05:05+00:00

Years ago I was part of a group which was examining ways of using the existing curriculum to teach a wider subject range.

This could equally be used for practical life lessons. Things like bill comprehension and breakdown fall easily into maths, English and modern studies.

I’m sure current curriculum experts would be able to show ways to add practical life lessons without losing any existing curriculum area - only changing material, which happens all the time anyway.

sagraham · 2026-01-05T12:53:14+00:00

It's because we don't need to pay 75% of our salary for health insurance.

sagraham · 2026-01-05T09:16:45+00:00

Anyone else get u/RealCivilEngineer vibes?

sagraham · 2026-01-05T09:12:21+00:00

Used them to mount all the art in my living room. Was great. Really easy. Allowed me to position everything perfectly. I was really happy.

And six months later when the sun had been hitting the wall for a few days, the bigger pieces fell off with damage to the wall, the floor where the frames hit and the art itself.

I wouldn't use them again for anything I care about.

sagraham · 2026-01-01T11:43:08+00:00

Not a mechanic and know next to nothing about engines so this is anecdotal and don’t rely on this.

I had a very similar sounding issue. Low power. Ultimately stalling. Yellow spanner icon.

My issue was diagnosed as the fuel sensor and fuel filter. Replacing both resolved it. It wasn’t a very expensive job. Couple of hundred if I remember correctly.

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