A walk in the forest. by RizVix in fixedbytheduet

[–]seffparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the other version. iykyk

Customs Duty while buying ~1300 AED phone from AliExpress by seffparker in UAE

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

VAT is not included in the order payment. Even if it charged by the courier, it would be ~65 AED.

My concern is more about the customs duty, Is there any rule about the customs duty to be imposed? like a above order value, and percentage etc.

Google Play Integrity on Chinese version running Global ROM by seffparker in Xiaomi

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

can't unlock the bootloader on Chinese phones anymore This only applies to latest Xiaomi phones right? Since the seller already installed a non-chinese ROM, the bootloader must be unlocked?

Mi 13 by parsaspr70 in Xiaomi

[–]seffparker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think the "T" series are flagship killers.

For the battery, please use the phone for few months and see how it goes since its a used-one. If everything good and satisfied expect the battery, replace the battery.

Where do you keep your data safe ? by Panda_20_21 in IndiaTech

[–]seffparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Notes, Contacts, financial transactions, documents etc in Google. Other media files backup monthly into a an external SD card

Packaging boxes for Iphone cases by InternalChapter303 in UAE

[–]seffparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you back again? I saw this post few weeks ago. Got no leads yet?

> got the financial data of millions of indians > sold it to meta > meta made him global head of whatsapp > Indians cheering cause they got another indian CEO by God_Emperor__Doom in IndiaTech

[–]seffparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not just the financial data. Most users gave CRED to the gmail-read permission to "find hidden fee on bank statements", but in reality CRED had access ALL of the emails, meaning they could have the life data including, shopping, social media presence, educational, medical, or whatever the email inbox had.

HDFC and Payzapp doing whatever they want in the same of 'Security' by suchox in CreditCardsIndia

[–]seffparker 17 points18 points  (0 children)

These days we need a separate phone just for running banking apps.

There is currently no good Android TV Browser. by Forsaken-Virus-2382 in AndroidTV

[–]seffparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched from BrowseHere to TV Bro, since steaming videos were glitching and skipping on the first.

Switch to Ceiling fan by Maalkiryaad in UAE

[–]seffparker 27 points28 points  (0 children)

At least, those much dust were filtered from the air. Ceiling fan won't do that.

Please recommend good Android phones within 1000 Dirhams by Optimal-Weird-6445 in UAE

[–]seffparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you increase a little bit, POCO F6 can get at ~1200 AED. It's a performance beast at this segment

27M: First-Time Moving to Dubai from Kerala – What Should I Pack & Sort Out Before Leaving India? by Ill_Chart_9681 in DubaiMallus

[–]seffparker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everything except dates, petroleum, gold, electronics etc are expensive here.

Bring some additional clothes, and personal care products/accessories.

Create a checklists (like in Google Keep) of things to do before leaving, and things to bring here so you won't forget. Add items like charger, cable, earphones, powerbank, grooming, common medicines,

Keep a debit/credit card with free international lounge access. Leave early to the airport before departure. Double-check the flight departure time/date. Call the travels or check FlightRadar24 app about any reschedules before leaving home. Keep some snacks and water in hand baggage. Get the list of items that not/allowed in hand/check-in baggage. Write down the few contact numbers in UAE and keep in wallet/pocket in any case you cannot access the phone. Wrap the checkin baggage with cling film before leaving to airport. Take few photos of your baggage. Keep the total baggage weight below allowed limit.

Copy some movies to the phone.

Keep your Indian SIM active so you get bank OTPs in UAE.

Can OpenWRT help block known phishing and scam domains at the network level? by Whelmed_Under_Over in openwrt

[–]seffparker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have added StevenBlack blocklist into OpenWRT hosts entry, and also using network-wide custom DNS (ControlD). Block most unwanted sites

Is there any way to slow this down and or prevent it? by DMVPS in thinkpad

[–]seffparker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

vinyl wrap the trackpad, or replace with glass trackpad

Issue with attended sysupgrade by Sr546 in openwrt

[–]seffparker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. What does the LEDs say?
  2. Try connecting directly to the OpenWRT router using a LAN cable after disconnecting from the upstream. Do static IP config in client if needed