Recent content by Strobemeister

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    DRAM and NAND flash shortages bite in South Africa

    Well, I won't be doing any upgrades anytime soon. As a gamer, it seems we are once again made to suffer, as we did with crypto mining. Though this time the effects will be more widely felt. PC enthusiast hobbying is becoming an expensive pastime.
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    Diablo IV - 2023 - General Discussion and Community Thread

    Also, forgot to add on the previous post. I think the Tower Beta has started or is starting shortly, so going to give that a go. This period we're going through now is probably the last bit of what you could call D4 Easy. I think they're adding more complicated & meaningful class/spell trees, I...
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    Diablo IV - 2023 - General Discussion and Community Thread

    It hasn't been a bad season, really. And yes, Pally is way OP, just like Spiritborn was. I thought the Sanctification thing was pretty good, and the improvements to tempering and masterworking have worked out pretty well. I'm done with the season, and now switched to the last 2 weeks of Wow...
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    Haier is launching in South Africa on 5 February 2026

    On a recent visit to Brisbane, I went appliance shopping with an Australian friend. This brand is big over there, with a pretty good quality record, along with good pricing. Looks like it's going to be a good addition to the local market.
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    Do a speed test, rate your ISP and FNO, and win R5,000 cash

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    Electricity minister says proposed price hike will decimate some South African industries

    In my lifetime, the price of electricity has never gone down, ever.
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    From 2003 to 2023 - the rise and demise of ADSL

    Great article, Jan. I remember arriving back here in 2003 after 13 years away, and could not believe the state of broadband in SA. That initial ADSL offering was so poor, and the feedback told a sad tale, that I stayed with my Diginet line for ages before switching over. You logged on after work...
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