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RJ320 · « **Reply #13320 on:** March 17, 2017, 07:44:13 pm »

Which is the best wifi dongle to get for my computer? So frustrating as the signal keeps cutting out yet when I go on my phone it's working perfectly.

RJ320 · « **Reply #13321 on:** March 17, 2017, 09:25:41 pm »

Quote from: Lfsea on March 17, 2017, 07:50:27 pm

Personally I would get a powerline adapter if you've got a desktop PC or a laptop which doesn't move around much. They're relatively inexpensive and work an absolute charm. I have found the wifi dongles to be generally piss poor and susceptible to interference if you are a floor or more away from them. We have the BT powerline adapters and I think a pair was £30.

Nice one I'll try that and see how it goes

SP · « **Reply #13322 on:** March 17, 2017, 11:58:36 pm »

Quote from: Lfsea on March 17, 2017, 09:31:10 pm

Bear in mind that to work properly, they need to go into a direct power source - I.e. straight into the wall - as opposed to on an extension strip.

Absolute game changer for us - we were totally hampered by the thick, dense walls in our old cottage and our office couldn't get a peep of signal. Despite having ethernet installed during our rewire, we never use them now and just use the powerlines as you can put them anywhere with a socket.

Make sure you get a passthrough adapter. Otherwise you run out of power sockets.

Corkboy · « **Reply #13323 on:** March 18, 2017, 12:27:59 am »

In anticipation of anyone asking, it's actually mauve.

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #13324 on:** March 18, 2017, 11:00:55 am »

Quote from: cornishscouser92 on March 16, 2017, 10:49:08 am

Thanks.
I turn 25 in September so if I had to cancel the policy and get another it knocks a substantial amount off.
Do you know if where you are in Liverpool affects the price? I.e is L1 dearer than L3 etc.

Put down that your car is parked on the street, not on a drive or in a garage, and it knocks a few quid off the price.
The reasoning is that on a drive, or in a garage, marks your car as something special, and more of a target.
Another trick to get the price down is to have a named driver on the policy.
The reasoning behind this is that the more people that drive the car, the less time you spend driving it.
I've done both and while not saving a fortune, about £30, I prefer it to be in my pocket rather than anybody elses

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #13325 on:** April 3, 2017, 04:34:24 am »

Is my avatar an issue? I've had it for about six months with no complaint.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #13326 on:** April 3, 2017, 10:00:12 am »

Quote from: utter utter bastard on April 3, 2017, 04:34:24 am

Is my avatar an issue? I've had it for about six months with no complaint.

Yes its an issue with me

I much prefer Ted Bundy

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #13327 on:** April 3, 2017, 10:47:44 am »

Quote from: Buck Pete on April 3, 2017, 10:00:12 am

Yes its an issue with me

I much prefer Ted Bundy

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #13328 on:** April 3, 2017, 10:48:37 am »

I didn't even know who it was until someone pointed it out the other day.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #13329 on:** April 3, 2017, 11:06:16 am »

Quote from: not trying anymore. Don't care. on April 3, 2017, 10:48:37 am

I didn't even know who it was until someone pointed it out the other day.

Your fine with Gacy, Bundy, Sutcliffe, Dahmer etc

I wouldn't recommend changing your avatar to Sgt Blackman (Marine A) though. He's the devil incarnate to some.

Sir Harvest Fields · « **Reply #13330 on:** April 4, 2017, 07:43:07 pm »

I was thinking of a cat as a companion.

Big Red Richie · « **Reply #13331 on:** April 4, 2017, 08:01:05 pm »

Quote from: Sir Harvest Fields on April 4, 2017, 07:43:07 pm

I was thinking of a cat as a companion.

Knowing you, a companion to what? Roast potatoes, carrots and peas?

Corkboy · « **Reply #13332 on:** April 4, 2017, 08:33:07 pm »

Quote from: Sir Harvest Fields on April 4, 2017, 07:43:07 pm

I was thinking of a cat as a companion.

If cats aren't utter c*nts, they're doing a very good impression.

Sir Harvest Fields · « **Reply #13333 on:** April 4, 2017, 08:45:34 pm »

Quote from: Corkboy on April 4, 2017, 08:33:07 pm

If cats aren't utter c*nts, they're doing a very good impression.

Do explain

TepidT2O · « **Reply #13334 on:** April 4, 2017, 08:52:23 pm »

Quote from: Sir Harvest Fields on April 4, 2017, 07:43:07 pm

I was thinking of a cat as a companion.

You can't fuck a cat carl...

Corkboy · « **Reply #13335 on:** April 4, 2017, 09:36:28 pm »

Quote from: Corkboy on April 4, 2017, 08:33:07 pm

If cats aren't utter c*nts, they're doing a very good impression.

I'm not a cat fan. I think they have no regard for anyone but themselves.

liversaint · « **Reply #13336 on:** April 4, 2017, 10:11:24 pm »

Quote from: Sir Harvest Fields on April 4, 2017, 07:43:07 pm

I was thinking of a cat as a companion.

I refer you to your comments on page 263 of the things that annoy you thread......

Sir Harvest Fields · « **Reply #13337 on:** April 5, 2017, 08:11:45 am »

People can change.

Andy Hunter · « **Reply #13338 on:** April 6, 2017, 11:38:42 am »

Has anyone read Living on the volcano?

Worth a read? What do you think?

Sir Harvest Fields · « **Reply #13339 on:** April 9, 2017, 10:31:11 am »

I posted theintro to my book on here. My hard drive died so i lost it. Its on here somewhere. Can someone help me loctate
It.

Living Legends · « **Reply #13340 on:** April 9, 2017, 10:36:46 am »

Does anyone know if the top the boss is wearing is available to buy anywhere? I've checked online but can't find it. Thanks.

Jake · « **Reply #13341 on:** April 9, 2017, 10:37:53 am »

My gas meter is at least 25 years old and on the blink I think. Am I right in thinking it's going to be my expense to fix?

rob1966 · « **Reply #13342 on:** April 9, 2017, 06:31:51 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 23, 2016, 07:26:17 am

Is it normal for the trees to be bare of leaves at this time of year? Seems to me like they are late coming out this year?

Seems like I was right and it was late, leaves have been appearing on the trees for a couple of weeks now.

SP · « **Reply #13343 on:** April 9, 2017, 08:26:16 pm »

Quote from: Le Jake on April 9, 2017, 10:37:53 am

My gas meter is at least 25 years old and on the blink I think. Am I right in thinking it's going to be my expense to fix?

Smart meter upgrade should be free.

Willi · « **Reply #13344 on:** April 9, 2017, 08:38:01 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 9, 2017, 06:31:51 pm

Seems like I was right and it was late, leaves have been appearing on the trees for a couple of weeks now.

Could be that they are early this year.

rob1966 · « **Reply #13345 on:** April 9, 2017, 08:40:34 pm »

Quote from: Le Jake on April 9, 2017, 10:37:53 am

My gas meter is at least 25 years old and on the blink I think. Am I right in thinking it's going to be my expense to fix?

As SP said, the upgrades are free. https://www.smartenergygb.org/en/how-to-get-a-smart-meter/who-can-get-a-smart-meter/homeowners

It could be a safety issue depending on what is at fault, so get onto your supplier tonight or tomorrow

redk84 · « **Reply #13346 on:** April 10, 2017, 04:51:36 pm »

What is a healthy lunch that does not take too long to prepare or is too big to store in the fridge at work....cant afford to eat out every lunch either

by healthy I mean for somebody who is trying to get lean, gym 3 times a week nothing too intense, bit of strength/cardio....but the lunch needs to fill me up until dins, without the need for snacking constantly!!

probably best to have multiple smaller meals I know but not an option. At the moment I do chicken/turkey in a sandwich or some kind of salad with a meat....need more than that tho

AND/OR

healthy snack ideas that can taste good and aren't too shit for you? apart from nuts

liversaint · « **Reply #13347 on:** April 10, 2017, 08:49:42 pm »

Quote from: redk84 on April 10, 2017, 04:51:36 pm

What is a healthy lunch that does not take too long to prepare or is too big to store in the fridge at work....cant afford to eat out every lunch either

by healthy I mean for somebody who is trying to get lean, gym 3 times a week nothing too intense, bit of strength/cardio....but the lunch needs to fill me up until dins, without the need for snacking constantly!!

probably best to have multiple smaller meals I know but not an option. At the moment I do chicken/turkey in a sandwich or some kind of salad with a meat....need more than that tho

AND/OR

healthy snack ideas that can taste good and aren't too shit for you? apart from nuts

Pasta, rice, baked potato, easy on the mayo

redk84 · « **Reply #13348 on:** April 11, 2017, 10:34:24 am »

cheers and cheers

CraigDS · « **Reply #13349 on:** April 11, 2017, 10:38:08 am »

You want to look at a wholewheat carb (can buy these in ready made packs, usually flavoured nicely already), plenty of veg (buy frozen stuff as you can quickly make a wide variety without waste), then add a protein to it - so meat, fish, etc.

jackh · « **Reply #13350 on:** April 11, 2017, 11:03:51 am »

What do people know about sub-letting? How often is this allowed or is this more something that just differs on a case-by-case basis?

Looking to rent a place at the moment but I've lived alone a few years so acquired quite a bit of stuff - reckon I'd be better getting myself in somewhere and letting out a room or two.

Wigwamdelbert · « **Reply #13351 on:** April 11, 2017, 11:44:16 am »

Quote from: jackh on April 11, 2017, 11:03:51 am

What do people know about sub-letting? How often is this allowed or is this more something that just differs on a case-by-case basis?

Looking to rent a place at the moment but I've lived alone a few years so acquired quite a bit of stuff - reckon I'd be better getting myself in somewhere and letting out a room or two.

It all depends on the lease of the place you are getting

Andy Hunter · « **Reply #13352 on:** April 13, 2017, 11:03:57 am »

Does anyone know where this picture is from. Someone said it was en route Istanbul.

The Gulleysucker · « **Reply #13353 on:** April 13, 2017, 11:47:12 am »

Quote from: Andy Hunter on April 13, 2017, 11:03:57 am

34 is the prefix for Istanbul, so yes, quite likely.

Phil M · « **Reply #13354 on:** April 13, 2017, 12:31:15 pm »

Quote from: Andy Hunter on April 13, 2017, 11:03:57 am

Does anyone know where this picture is from. Someone said it was en route Istanbul.

Is that a young scouser4eva there hanging out the window?

RJH · « **Reply #13355 on:** April 13, 2017, 08:31:40 pm »

Quote from: Andy Hunter on April 13, 2017, 11:03:57 am

Does anyone know where this picture is from. Someone said it was en route Istanbul.

Yeah, it looks like the final approach to the Ataturk stadium.
There was a big queue of traffic (mainly taxis), as all the liverpool fans were funneled into one duel carriageway for the last mile or so.

CraigDS · « **Reply #13356 on:** April 13, 2017, 08:32:55 pm »

Yeah that was def the final approach. We ended up jumping out and walking across that waste land type thing to the stadium.

Andy Hunter · « **Reply #13357 on:** April 13, 2017, 08:42:14 pm »

Wow i need to find a thread with some Istanbul travel stories. Was only a kid, be fascinating to hear them.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #13358 on:** April 13, 2017, 08:56:25 pm »

Quote from: Andy Hunter on April 13, 2017, 08:42:14 pm

Wow i need to find a thread with some Istanbul travel stories. Was only a kid, be fascinating to hear them.

You'll find a few if you search titles in the LFC forum for Istanbul. I can;t link to the search results.

Trada · « **Reply #13359 on:** April 18, 2017, 03:28:50 am »

Why are all the seas salty

And why are all the seas salty with all the fresh water rivers and rain going into them?