Recent content by Hackson

  1. Hackson

    Tips to Boost your eBucks - 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027

    This message was sent at 6.30pm on the 14th giving details about a deal that's only available on the 14th (R99 for a bus ticket). It's like FNB doesn't even want us to use their so called benefits. Why are ebucks day benefits popping up one day early?
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    Starlink is illegal in South Africa but that is not stopping people

    Musk having a fit cause India won't let him run it there. Counter points point to the US not allowing Huawei and Chinese cars.
  3. Hackson

    Only 17% of hopeful learner drivers passed the new test in the Western Cape

    A yellow triangle with a black exclamation mark isn't a common sign and honestly shouldn't be what people are tested on. Let's do car controls, stop signs and robots, barrier lines and speed.
  4. Hackson

    Rubicon has warned that EV and PHEV drivers will be penalised for plugging in without charging at its stations

    "Not all electric cars notify you automatically, but the vast majority of modern EVs do. Notifications are sent as push alerts directly to your smartphone via the car manufacturer's companion app (e.g., Tesla, BMW My, or myAudi)."
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    Naspers and Prosus launch free AI platform for South African businesses that offers Claude

    Just in time for me to avoid moving to antigravity.
  6. Hackson

    Speed test competition - Test your ISP and win R5,000

    https://speedtest.mybroadband.co.za/result/37358356
  7. Hackson

    Speed test competition - Test your ISP and win R5,000

    https://speedtest.mybroadband.co.za/result/37358284
  8. Hackson

    Telkom wants to roll out free Wi-Fi hotspots rather than public pay phones and other services

    Telkom mobile (8ta at the time) used to connect to wi-fi hotspots in and around the country authenticated via SIM card. Good times.
  9. Hackson

    Telkom's surprise comeback

    And through the years they haven't lost their ability to make it impossible to cancel their services.
  10. Hackson

    Tips to Boost your eBucks - 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

    Dropped to level 3. Paid off my car loan. Got less than my monthly account fee for the first time in years. This is rather sad.
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