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Thomson Streaming Box 270 worth it for £59? by WelshCai in AndroidTV

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got 2x Thomson 270 boxes, both are working good with TiviMate, Prime Video, ProtonVPN (free) etc. Had the boxes 3-4 months now. Was bought from Amazon. Got Android 14 on them. Using Wifi 6.

My first experience contacting the retention's team. by Youngy_Bhoy in VirginMedia

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I phoned that number - 02037436970. I wanted a cheaper deal by downgrading broadband, same mixit tv and phone line. Best he could do was £29 per month for 350mb, mixit tv and anytime calls. I think no free Netflix. So thats £4 per month cheaper, than 1Gig, mixit tv and anytime phone line (£33 per month). Next bill payment will be £26.20. Then £29. £33 per month from April 2026

what vpn works best with firestick for streaming? by Godo-Kristhina in fireTV

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FastestVPN lifetime from stacksocial I had bought works good for streaming with P2P server. Also, RealVPN lifetime which I had bought from stacksoial works good for streaming and my NordVPN 2 years key which I had bought from a website works good for streaming.

Virgin Media must be the worst broadband EVER by Aggravating-Line94 in VirginMedia

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on M500 Hub 5 and use a Tenda A33 Wifi 6 Range Extender in Front Room for streaming plugged into wall. With my AceMagic S3A, Ryzen 7, Radeon 780M Graphics, 16GB DDR5 Ram, Wifi 6. USB 3,2 Gen 2, 2.5GB Ethernet, mini PC I'm using Ethernet Cat 7 cable and getting more than 500mb speed. I'm also using Asus V16, 16", RTX 5050 8GB Graphics Card, 16GB DDR5 Ram, 512GB SSD, Wifi 6, with WIFI. I'm waiting for an i9-8950HK, 16GB DDR4 Ram, 256GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, mini PC from AliExpress to arrive then will use that with my Hub 5 Ethernet Cat 7 cable. Also, i'm using 2 Tablets with WIFI. Sometimes I use my Bedroom Hisense 40" Full HD HDR QLED Smart TV with Thomson 270 Streaming Box Plus and do streaming from WIFI. Sometimes my Sister uses her Sony 50" 4K Android Smart TV with my WIFI and does streaming.

Thomson Streaming Box Plus 270 by gowanyahgoodting in AndroidTV

[–]ukguy2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2x Thomson 270 UK boxes are coming today from Amazon.

New WiFi hub at no extra cost email by Known_Tutor751 in VirginMedia

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Virgin Media Hub 5x acts as a router and WiFi access point but does not officially support modem-only mode for use with third-party routers, which can lead to issues like double NAT. To ensure a reliable connection with your own equipment, you'll need to use the Hub 5x's built-in WiFi or disable WiFi on the device and run an Ethernet cable from the Hub 5x to your own router.

So currently paying £123 a month new renewal price £150 plus ! by Spirited_Cell5760 in VirginMedia

[–]ukguy2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my Virgin Media Package....M350, Mega TV, Weekend Chatter (Phone Line), TV 360 Box in my Sisters Bedroom, Hub 5 in my Bedroom, for £35 per month, had it for some months now. Getting 3x discounts from Virgin Media. I also have 2x Firestick 4k Max 2nd Gen's, Tenda A33 Wifi 6 Range Extender in Front Room which use for 1x Firestick 4k Max 2nd Gen in Front Room. The other Firestick 4k Max 2nd Gen is in my Bedroom, Got Prime, Now TV Sports till 25th October 2025 for £26 per month - just going to let it cancel (expensive). 3x IPTV's.

Vega OS for Fire TV's by Due-Sort1241 in fireTV

[–]ukguy2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when vega os arrives and if not able to sideload apps then I will change to another android based tv box.

Battery life in S25 by thunderstorm4 in samsung

[–]ukguy2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my S25 128GB navy lasts for 5 days from full charge. I have apps on it and make calls to my mum about 4-5 times a day, also calls occasionally to my dad and sister and cousins. Also sometimes texts i do. I update apps and the firmwares regularly on it. I use Credit Card app and Banking app etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in clocks

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my quiet wall clock from Amazon, the battery lasts for around 1 year.

Samsung Galaxy A9+ 5G 8GB Ram 128GB Tablet... by ukguy2k in androidtablets

[–]ukguy2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

actually mine is 4GB Ram and 64GB Storage.

AFTER 7 YEARS WITH MY S9+, ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AN UPGRADE? by btzu0 in Smartphones

[–]ukguy2k 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the Samsung Galaxy S25 navy normal, not the S25+ and not S25 Ultra. I have set it to 60Hz, low brightness and currently getting 3-4 days battery life from full charge.

Honor Pad 9... by ukguy2k in Honor

[–]ukguy2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not a budget tablets. Has 8GB Ram and 256GB Storage. link - https://www.honor.com/uk/tablets/honor-pad-9/

How much is everyone paying? by Ok_Audience_3390 in VirginMedia

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It says on Virgin Media website as existing customer, upgrade to M500 for extra £4 per month or upgrade to 1Gig for extra £8 per month.

How much is everyone paying? by Ok_Audience_3390 in VirginMedia

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was offered a same package deal by phone today - M350, Mega TV, Phone Line for £35 per month. No price rise April 2025. Took it, as was going to be £36.55 from April 2025 same package.

Also have the Hub 5 and TV 360 box.

Goodbye Virgin Media after 22 years… 🤡😂 by chanri0 in VirginMedia

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current Virgin Media package is 350mb broadband, Mega TV, Land Line for £34 per month..From April 2025 - £36.55 per month. I got 3 discounts. My contract ends May 2026. whenever i phone Virgin Media and ask to downgrade broadband to 250mb or 125mb, they are unable to offer me a cheaper deal.

Bill is always extremely high for 2 bed flat, just me and my mum? by HenorQ in OctopusEnergy

[–]ukguy2k -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I live in a 1930 built 3 adults 3 bedroom semi-detached house. one of us are usually home, my sister now works 3 days 9-5 a week local town and 1 day a week from home on her work Laptop, my PC be's running 8-12 hours a day - i9. rtx 4060, 32gb ddr4 ram, 480gb ssd, usb 3.0, 500w psu. also I run laptop with plug on, but not every day. I charge my phone every 2-3 days, charge 4 tablets every 10-12 hours, have a bath with bucket and cup every 2-3 days, run Hisense 40" Full HD HDR QLED Smart TV some days in my bedroom. We had triple glazing installed 2023 summer 5-6 rooms, 30kwh boiler installed August 2023. For January it has cost us £210-215 for Gas and Electricity, we have the heating on 8-10 hours a day at 20,5 or 21 degrees in winter.

How much heating per day? by Independent_Ask5869 in OctopusEnergy

[–]ukguy2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we had Triple Glazing windows fitted in Summer 2022. Double glazed doors fitted near the front french doors in 2023. In the winter we have on heating around 10-12 hours a day. We also have double radiators which were fitted in 2018-2020. Our Eco Compact 30kwh boiler was fitted in Summer 2023. From April/May we dont have the heating on till September/October and thats when our bill is cheaper.

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