I use a TP Link Archer MR600 v2 with an EE data only sim in a holiday lodge. The fitting of the unit’s external aerials mean they can be replaced easily with an external antenna if required such as these Poynting XPOL-2. I get about 20mbs up (and down) so haven’t gone for the external antenna yet, but I may as the surrounding foliage is starting to grow a bit taller. Admittedly, this isn’t a mobile solution situation, but given its reliability so far, I’d probably start with this should I need to change. There seems to be a few YouTube solutions for 12v power supplies.

Have you tried isolation of the NAS unit from what it’s sat on? Mine, with WD Reds in was noisy (2 bay Synology) but the noise is vastly reduced when using some self adhesive silicone isolation pads under the feet of the NAS unit.

I bought a selection of pads like this to see what worked: Amazon – Self Adhesive Pads

To add to the SMR / CMR issues WD had, this is also out there too: WD Red Age Flag Synology DSM

I create a summary project in MSProject for my use that references, and has links from the supplied sub-project tasks from external vendors. I define the linked tasks & milestones that I need with the suppliers (major milestones, document sign offs, reviews etc.) and reference them in the summary I use. As long as the filename and location is constant, it’ll update on opening.

I had the same issue with FTTC connections. Fairly limited speed and no benefit in changing suppliers as it was the same infrastructure under the pavement.

I am in a Virgin Media area, so moved over. Whilst they may not have the best customer experience in the world, I get 500mb+ connection and it’s been very reliable. Also helped by using the Virgin Media & O2 merger to my advantage with their ‘Volt’ product to boost mobile data allowance on O2 and increased Virgin Broadband speed to the next package above my contracted level.

Until BT update the copper cable in my area or go to FTTP, or 5G makes an appearance, Virgin was the only other option.

The Virgin modem is in ‘Modem Only’ mode, with my own router (running pfSense) and a Netgear Orbi mesh network in access point mode, letting my router take the load. I get full advertised rate on my phone with SpeedTest.

I got the recall email. My daughters’ Beinn 24 is an early 2019 and qualifies for a replacement bike, which is handy as she’d need a new bike soon. There’s now a Beinn XS on its way.

I can’t fault the communication and a process that actually works. i.e. the email description of what should happen and what has actually happened have tied up (so far).

I thought I’d follow up with this thread following my gallbladder removal on Monday, in case it’s useful to anyone.

Surgery was pretty straight forward. I opted for a private procedure at the local Nuffield hospital. Keyhole surgery, just over an hour in theatre with 1/2hr recovery before going back to my room. I haven’t had a good response to Morphine before, so discussed with the anaesthetist what other options were available. As a consequence, I seem to have bypassed the whole nausea experience and had a very easy recovery. Sleeping of the GA etc for a few hours with observations every 1/2hr for three hours, then every hour for the next six hours. I now have four small incisions in my abdomen, internally stitched, externally glued with a waterproof ‘patch’ over the top of each so I can shower etc. Pain has been minimal, with no transferred pain into the right shoulder that I was told to expect due to the trapped gas used with keyhole surgery. Followed by an overnight stay and discharged yesterday. I’m taking paracetamol and ibuprofen for now, but may stop that soon as I’m not really in any unmanageable pain. So far so good…

Other than soreness from the surgery itself, the lack of an ongoing dull pain from the gallbladder is a welcome relief.

This is quite timely. My gallbladder is to be removed on Monday at the local Nuffield.

I had three episodes of Biliary Colic (I think that’s the correct term) that was the worst pain I’ve experienced for a long time. Started under the sternum, moved round to the middle of my back & shoulder blade and occurred for about six hours each time. Started at 11pm each time and didn’t stop until 5am. Didn’t matter how I sat or moved, the pain didn’t go away. Then suddenly, it did. It left me wondering if it really happened.

My family has a history of Aortic Aneurisms, so GP pushed for U/S scan ASAP. The scan showed I have several large gallstones, one 12mm diameter. Given the history of episodes and ongoing tenderness we decided it was best to have it removed as the gallstones won’t go away, alternative treatment has limited effectiveness and the gallstones may create more complicated issues in future.

I’ll let you know how it goes, assuming Covid doesn’t get in the way.

As the pi has been rebooted and reconnected to the internet it would have updated it clock.

That’s what I was curious about, has the Pi actually connected to the internet? I re-read the thread and I wasn’t sure that the Pi application was confirmed to be functional or not.

Assuming you can log in via SSH, what time/date does the Pi think it is?

I’m not sure of your application particularly, but I’ve had issues with the lack of a real time clock on the Pis. Not that that should take down your router…

There’s a sequence in this post on the virgin media forums that is effectively what I did, though I didn’t use this particular post: Virgin Forums

The relevant bit is: “Put the VM hub into modem mode (see VM website for details) and wait for the base light to turn magenta. Once it’s in modem mode, the VM hub must then be powered off. Then, set up your own router with the WAN port set to be in DHCP mode. Make sure it’s fully initialised (leave 5 min) and then put in the WAN cable into the VM hub. Now power up the VM hub and leave a few minutes and you should get a connection. This order only needs to be done the first time you connect your own router to the VM hub.”

HTH

On my SH3, port 1 is at the top of the yellow block of 4. Mine is currently in modem only mode, with the Orbi router the only device connected. IP address is 192.168.100.1 – self assigned when switching from router to modem mode.

It might be rubbish as a router on its own, but in modem only mode, it doesn’t matter. I don’t go near it unless the external network is down.

As mentioned above, but worth repeating – only one ethernet port works in modem only mode on the virgin router, port 1. Router then sits at 192.168.100.1 not 192.168.0.1

Virgin 350mb service (clocks in at 384mb) with a Netgear Orbi router (RBR50) and two satellites here (RBS50). Dedicated 5ghz back-haul for the router to satellite link. Virgin router is in modem mode, Orbi router taking on all routing duties in combination with Pi-Hole on a RasperryPi4 for DNS duties. Works well, no disconnections or restarts, full 384mb available throughout the house. The Orbi’s have 4 ethernet ports on the satellites too, very useful for getting an ageing MacPro with a low spec WiFi card to have full internet rate / network throughput available.
The new AC spec Orbi’s are a bit steep on price though…

I’ve got the Virgin 350mb package (it actually achieves 384mb down and 37mb up) with an Orbi setup (Router RBR50 + 2 x Satellite RBS50) and the Virgin hub in modem only mode.

The Orbis’ can handle GB LAN wired to the Virgin router and Speedtest shows the Mesh will achieve the speeds above throughout the house when connected through the satellites and a AC spec WiFi device. The Orbi 5Ghz dedicated back-haul works well – no bandwidth used for router-to-satellite connection affects the device-to-Wifi-mesh network bandwidth.

Easy to set up, but I did disable the daisy-chain option to force each satellite to connect directly to the router, rather than through each other and enable the MU-MIMO and Beamforming options.

You can also use the ports on each satellite (and the router) to enable lower-spec Wifi devices to use the full speed available from wired ports. I have a MacMini and classic MacPro (both with N spec adaptors) wired into one satellite and get the same speeds as above.

Works well.

I’m with virgin – basic tv, phone and 350mb broadband for £39p/m. We always get 382mb and I’ve tested at all times of the day / week or weekend. No concerns so far. I’ve contacted customer service and one issue with a noisy phone line and it was been dealt with quickly.

I had this with BG – the standing charge for each fuel was being applied during the night.

So – a minor update with my machine bearing woes.  Bit of persuasion has meant that I’m getting all parts necessary for a repair for free as long as I pay for the call out for £99.  It’s cheaper than a new machine, so I’ll take that!

I’ve just had the same with a £599 29month old Bosch machine. 5 months out of warranty and the bearings are rumbling. Completely sealed drum sold as a replacement unit at £258 plus £99 for them to fit.  Except it’s going to need almost of the inside removed to do it as it is the largest single component!  That normally (in my experience) means something will leak once it’s back together.  I think £300ish is the max to spend from now on, for a new one…  I’m pursuing the route of ‘even though it’s out of warranty, this isn’t fit for purpose’ to see what can be done.  The machine hasn’t had a hard life.

(Control Systems Engineer)

I moved down to Plymouth in 1995 for uni and have stayed in the local area ever since. Lived all over the city and now live out in Plymstock.

Plymouth is an interesting place to live – the local area (sea, moors, coast etc.) is great. Lots of hills. It rains a lot though. When the weather is good it’s fantastic!

If the DSLR route is the way you want to go, I’ve got a Nikon D3300 with a Nikon twin lens kit (18-55mm and 55-200mm) that is currently looking for a new home if you’re interested?

I’ve got a D3300 with the 18-55 and 55-200 twin lens kit for sale if you’re interested. Spare battery, lens hoods and uv filters included too. Both nikon vr lenses as a bought kit. Low shutter count (~2,500, id have to check exact number). Yours for £380 plus postage. D3300 is a very good camera, only selling as I moved to a D7200.

And I’d be interested in the SB-400 flashlight. Email also in profile too.

Mine had the mid-2010 graphics card issue. Got a new laptop as at the time it was under warranty. However, try these guys for a replacement logic board. You can search by serial number – The Bookyard[/url].

I’ve had a few other bits from them and they seem to be OK.

Have a look here, they might have a nearly new Apple keyboard:

The BookYard

I started my Mac experience last year with a new shape Mac Mini server for the same reasons – cheapest option for Mac as I had a monitor etc. Superb bit of kit (esp server model) as it has twin hard drives @ 7K2rpm and low power consumption in a very tidy package. Server OS does everything the client version does fine. Upgraded the RAM to 8Gb via Kingston for £100 which is massively cheaper than Apple. I use it for Media duties with Airplay and Rogue Amoebas’ Airfoil for wireless streaming to Airport Expresses round the house.

No probs video editing 1080P on the Mini, just takes a while to import and then export, just allow extra time. iMovie works well. Not found any software equivalence issues PC / Mac – there’s always something to do what you want… normally cheaper too.

Now I don’t touch my PC at all… it’s being reassigned to another member of my family.

I had two implants fitted after a face / tarmac bike accident. I was in my late 20's and these were my upper two front teeth. Bridges and dentures were not an option. Both were £2,500 fitted each by the local consultant.

The process takes the best part of six month to a year to complete for each one but is so much better than dentures – I had to wear one for a while during the healing process.

Going to the local consultant for the job is the way forward – don't go to your local dentist – find your local consultants surgery. The difference in care standards is huge.

There are good things about dental implants – cold drinks aren't an issue anymore and I have some bling Titanium inside my head…

M_F – The setup for the Remote Record isn't sent through the phone line – and it takes up to 30mins for it to appear in the Planner list on the Sky+ box. (From the Sky Remote Record small print: "Recording requests must be made at least 30 minutes before start of programme".)

re: sky+ – as mossimus says – if your mysky account is the primary account, i.e. you have added your sky viewing card number in and enabled remote record for your account, the app uses your login details to do the same. Even works well even over GPRS for me – not too slow on downloading the schedules.

Had sky+ installed a week ago, set up the mysky account, enabled remote record and downloaded the app – worked first time for me.

We can't install Skype on the work laptops, and hotel phone bills are allowed up to a point – I thought that I would try and get around the situation for the least amount of money! Most of the hotels have Wi-Fi that we stay in so I thought that this would be the best way to connect up.

I was thinking of replacing my old iPod anyway which is why the iPhone / iPod touch is in the list of potentials – if I wasn't looking for a new music player then they wouldn't be due to the cost. If I can carry one less device around that would be good.

OK – Thanks guys. I'll have a look about for Wi-Fi enabled Windows mobile devices or investigate the iPod touch.

Thanks again.

Yup – I’ve got two implants – both upper front teeth. I had a road / face interface after coming off of my bike that resulted in no front teeth at the top and a broken jaw.

I would recommend them – my first one didn’t go according to plan (“normal” dentist fitted), but was sorted out after going to the local dental specialist after a referal.

I wouldn’t recommend wearing a plate as I had to wear one while things were settling down and it isn’t nice – too much faffing about with poligrip and looks plain wrong in the bathroom of a 30-year old!

Implant Pros – can’t feel them once they’ve settled down, treat them like normal teeth, never get cold teeth from icecreams!

Implant Cons – Hurts quite a bit going in, and may not ‘take’ – the bone has to grow onto the implant itself or it’ll just drop out, and they are very expensive. You’ll never be quite so carefree on a bike again ‘cos I’m pretty sure knocking an implant out would be even more painful than losing a normal tooth. I have a gumshield to wear cycling as I can’t afford to have them done again!

If you are going to have one done – make sure you find a reputable dental surgeon to do it – it hurts like **** having one taken out and replaced!

forgot to add – once the bearings are out the swing arm can be removed via the gap created by removing the little insert held in by the swingarm bolt.

Check the orange website under “FAQs” and “How do I replace the bearings”

http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/main/techfaqs.php#bearingswap

Hope it helps.

Anyone got any magic ride recovery cures that are non-dairy? Struggling at the mo with training and recovery – most things I’ve read suggest milkshakes of one kind or another, which I can’t have.

I used the assometer(tm) – and ended up with 143 wide saddle on both my MTB and Road bikes. Seems to work OK – saddles are comfy though.

You look a prat using it in the shop. It makes you look like you’re wrestling with a particularly tricky brown trout in order to make your impressions in the gel pad!

It’s bust for me too. Restarted the broadband and PC – no joy with Firefox or IE.

£525 RRP with P2 forks in the summer of ’93 – I had just finished high school and worked all summer to buy it.

Sticks in the memory that one, it was my first ‘proper’ MTB as an upgrade from my Raleigh Mustang!. Got it from Madgetts Cycles, Diss, Norfolk.

I used that bike until 2002 when the frame died. *wipes away tear*

2nd for the Holey Trail. Very Helpful. Had a load left from an event last year.

I tried the UK Bike Store, they had them listed as ‘in stock’ but weren’t, and was told that the manufacturing location was moving, so there would be a dwell in the supply for a few months.

If you have a BTHomeHub then the web page for the router has the upload and download counts on the welcome screen. Power off / Power on reset the router and the counters go back to zero. Use a web browser and the address for the router is in the manual.

shite like a wizard

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That’s a pretty accurate description!