Recent content by igeorge

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    We test AliExpress in South Africa

    I gave Aliexpress a bash a month or 2 back for some items that I couldn't find on Temu or Amazon etc. First batch was fine, with quick delivery and so-so 'fees'. Next batch had issues with items left out of the package , and really high fees. Tried to get a refund, but no joy. Wanted a unboxing...
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    South Africa gets 804MW private power boost

    https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-08-21-renewable-investment-tops-r400bn-as-grid-bottlenecks-threaten-rollout/#:~:text=South%20Africa%20faces%20major%20hurdles,lines%20and%20expanding%20battery%20storage. The article I recall reading re grid constraints
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    South Africa gets 804MW private power boost

    Are they able to connect to the grid? I read previously that the grid is maxed out in many areas?
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    Cell C in discussions with Starlink and Amazon Leo

    Hope some of the locals read this - according to them we have amazing internet everywhere, and don't need Starlink. Just another bit of grit in the gearbox that keeps this economy barely moving forward:(
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    One common PC component has become 229% more expensive in South Africa

    Worth noting for those that have their rigs insured - probably best to have the value adjusted ASAP!
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    One common PC component has become 229% more expensive in South Africa

    I upgraded my gaming rig in March last year via Amazon US - one item was 64GB of Patriot DDR5 @$150. Current offers are $1500+. WTF!!!
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    South African satellite Internet and communication company launched

    Similar reason to why I prefer a flushing loo to a pit latrine?
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    South African satellite Internet and communication company launched

    It's geostationary. Cutting edge stuff.
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    South African satellite Internet and communication company launched

    You couldn't make this up 😂. I had to check it wasn't 1st April!
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    Which computer game have you invested the most time in?

    2000+ on Automobilista 2. Racing online in VR with a motion rig is my main hobby. And retired, so time isn't an issue
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    DSTV App (android) - the most broken app ever

    Glad I'm not the only one that struggles with this POS. Usually it's the streaming quality that degrades over time, forcing you to 'restart' the stream over and over. And then today it hangs at the 'who's watching' stage, with no options offered. Hope the developers are forced to use their own...
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    Openweb MTN Mobile data - RUN!

    Got another email to say they're still 'responding' to my ticket lodged in Dec/Jan. Good to know they're on it:ROFL:
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    Supersonic records the lowest customer satisfaction score among South Africa's large ISPs

    Yip, i was told they were bad, but tried them anyway. And everyone was right. But then I tried OpenWeb, who were REALLY dogshite!:laugh: Wonder where they featured?
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    Openweb MTN Mobile data - RUN!

    More like lost in the wilderness. As just a number I'd expect average service. This was shite on all fronts: accounts, support and technical.
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    Openweb MTN Mobile data - RUN!

    I'd opened a ton of tickets, because they just didn't respond to most of them. Or they would close a ticket without any change being made. Seems they finally got to them - only a few months late:) So no, nothing useful as I cancelled the service before the end of Jan. I've just deleted the...
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