tomgreen

15 minutes ago, earlinclaifornia said:

Awaiting delivery, powering my 4K TV. 29900b

Acer Swift Edge SFA16-41-R76R Notebook

Screen Panel

OLED

Refresh Rate

60Hz

Laptop Type

Working Laptop, Lightweight Laptop

Screen Size

16"

CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U

GPU Model

AMD Radeon Graphics

Ram Type

DDR5

Ram Size

16GB

Storage Type

SSD

Storage Size

1TB

Touchscreen

No

Network Connection

Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Port/Interface

USB-A 3.2, USB-C, HDMI, AUX 3.5mm

Operation System

Windows 11 Home

Maximum Resolution

3840 x 2400

Dimension (W x L x H cm)

35.67 x 24.23 x 1.39

Weight

1.17 kg

Looks great - price and link Please 👍

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I need a new computer monitor and I came across a wide screen monitor ( can't remember where I saw it ) that you can have two independent different desktop views on its screen from two separate different computers at the same time . Also you only needed one mouse and one keyboard. I don't play games so I don't need any thing high spec. From what I remember the wide screen monitor I saw was not crazy expensive and had a screen size of ( I think ) 34 inches. Any one have a suggestion as to which monitor I saw or a recommendation – Thanks.

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10 minutes ago, MJCM said:

https://www.3bb.co.th/3bb/pop3mail/main

 

Many Thanks , its appreciated 

Tom

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3 hours ago, Ginkas said:

Eventually told the server was down.

Came back online in the afternoon.

I have 3BB fiber internet at my house , but I did not know about using a 3BB email account , can you please tell me a bit more 

Tom

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I was sent this video by a friend , and his question was ........... If there is a God why would he allow this to happen .

I’m in no way a religious man , but my friends question got me thinking .

So whats your thoughts on ........  If there is a God why would he allow this to happen 

Link to the video below

https://streamable.com/vb63wj

Tom

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I have purchased a Honda 4 stroke petrol brush / weed  cutter to cut down tall grass and small bushes on some land.( see photograph D )  The Honda brush cutter is working well , but I’m now looking for some advice .

One problem I’m having is finding decent cutter blades that last more than a few hours . So far Ive used some cutter blades purchased off Lazada +  some given to me ( see photograph C ) those cutter blades were not that expensive. Those cutter blades shown on the photograph worked fine for a short period of time , but all of them eventually stopped cutting and became useless. I suspect that the problem may be in the fact that those cutter blades were cheap in price. 

I’m wondering if paying more money for a better cutter blade would be the answer and the more expensive cutter blades would last longer, or could it be that some how I’m using the wrong type of cutter blade for the job.

With the now worn out and not cutting very well cutter blades , would it be possible to re sharpen those cutter blades and would it be worth the effort.

After now cutting all the tall long grass down , it leaves a bottom stump ( photograph A ) where the long grass is rooted into the ground . The cutting blades ( circular type ) can cut those long grass rooted stumps out of the ground , but its hard work . I’m wondering if theres another easier / better way / cutter blade to deal with removing  the long grass rooted stumps. 

Along with the long grass that needed cutting theres also some old small lemon trees that need to be removed ( see photograph B ) . Ive tried cutting those small lemon trees at their base , but the circular cutting blades struggles to cut into the lemon tree wood , and the circular cutting blades start to get hot and some smoke appears from the circular cutting blade. I’m wondering if using a different type of circular cutting blade to cut the small lemon trees would be the best option.

Currently all the tall long grass has been successfully cut down , leaving only a lot of tall grass bottom stump areas that need to be removed along with the small lemon trees. 

I’m still learning so any advice , suggestions or recommendations very welcome .

Tom

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16 minutes ago, john donson said:

free option: take out the battery... 

Would it be possible to normally run the laptop ,if the battery has been taken out , but its still plugged into the mains power supply that came with the laptop?

Tom

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7 hours ago, norbra said:

Deemony is Easy and cheapest.

www.deemoney.com

Thanks for posting the screen shot , it makes things clearer 👍

Tom 

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4 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Deemoney, easy, in my HSBC UK in around 12hrs.

Hi and thanks , I'm going to check them out 👍

Tom

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7 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Have you got a UK Credit Card? Use that.

 Hi , No Uk credit card 🙄

Tom

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14 minutes ago, Mike Lister said:

Just go into the branch and tell them you want to make a SWIFT transfer to the UK. Be prepared to prove that the funds you want to remit, have been brought into Thailand from overseas, if the remittance amount is over a certain limit. (varies from bank to bank (but shouldn't))

Thanks, I'm only looking at sending small amounts ( 1,000 Baht ) to my UK HSBC bank to keep it active , so may be the SWIFT procedure may not be worth all the trouble for a 1,000  Baht every few months.

Tom 

16 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Direct SWIFT from my BBL account to the beneficiary's UK account. 

Thanks, what did you have to do to make that SWIFT transfer from your Bangkok Bank account to the UK .

Tom

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2 minutes ago, Mike Lister said:

As a general rule, you cannot transfer Thai Baht outside of Thailand. If you want to transfer from a Thai bank account, the banks will automatically convert the Baht, into the native currency of the receiving account. THB is a restricted currency, it is not freely convertible, overseas banks are restricted in how much THB they can hold plus the currency is not traded on the international  markets, for delivery.

Thanks , so it looks like using a money transfer option ( Wise ) may not be possible , and the only option for me to send small amounts of money from Thailand into my UK HSBC bank account , would be directly from my Bangkok Bank account

Tom

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8 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes, it does work from the BBL phone app, I have used it to send money to a third party's UK bank for a purchase.

Thanks , when you used the Bangkok Bank mobile app to send money from your Bangkok Bank account to the UK , were you asked to sign up / or use a separate money transfer company like ( Wise ) , or was the transfer of money from your Bangkok Bank account all done in house by Bangkok Bank .

Tom

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Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Using the phone app, there aren't.

I wondered about using the Bangkok Bank mobile app , I'm going to have another go opening the Bangkok Bank mobile app and see what the procedure is to send money from my Bangkok Bank savings account to my UK HSBC bank savings account , from past experience dealing with any thing Bangkok Bank related , it may be a bumpy ride 😀

Tom

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7 minutes ago, mokwit said:

Do you not have to be pre cleared for this and meet certain criteria, eg work permit holder?

Hi , Ive no idea if theres any regulation in play .

Tom

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3 minutes ago, mokwit said:

I buy something for a dollar on Aliexpress with my HSBC debit card every month to meet this requirement.

Hi , I'm only looking for a simple way to send money ( Thai Baht ) from Thailand to my UK HSBC bank account . Ive just checked out the Wise web site and its saying that sending Thai Baht to Europe is not possible with their platform ( unless Ive got it all  wrong )

Tom

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43 minutes ago, n00dle said:

wise

Just checked the Wise web site and its saying that sending Thai Baht to Europe is not possible . ( unless I've got it wrong some how ) .

Tom

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I'm still trying to find a simple way of sending small amounts of money ( 1,000 Baht ) to my UK HSBC bank account ( to keep it active ) I have just installed the Bangkok Bank app on my Android phone, and I can now log into my Thai Bangkok Bank savings account . Ive noticed that in the Bangkok Bank Android app , there's an option to send money abroad. Ive not yet tried that option ( just in case I get it wrong ) Now I'm Just wondering if any one here also has the Bangkok Bank app on their mobile phone and has used the ''  send money abroad '' option from their mobile phone. 

 Also on the internet web page for Bangkok Bank , which I can log into , to see my Bangkok Bank savings account , there does not seen an option to send money abroad.

Tom

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4 minutes ago, gargamon said:

You could just replace the battery. Easily done. 

Hi , I looked at the cost of a new battery and its around 2,000 Baht , and the Laptop is really old , so knowing my luck I would buy and install a new battery and the week after the mother board would pack up 😀

Tom

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My old Dell laptop running Linux is about to take its last breath ( swollen battery ) so I’m looking for ideas to replace it . I don’t really want another laptop . So I’m wondering about a Mini PC or small tower PC sort of thing . It will only be used for web surfing / torrenting / photos / music .

I’m planning to install Linux Mint on the new computer and connect it to an external monitor . 

Any ideas , suggestions or recommendations Please . 

Tom

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40 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

As mentioned, maje sure to be (normally) hydrated on day of test. You can drink plain water after midnight while otherwise fasting. 

Thanks again Sheryl

I want to post some thing in a new topic about recommended / suggested types of foods , snacks and drinks that people who have high Cholesterol eat and drink , but I'm not sure where to post that type of subject .

Tom

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24 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Given that the most recent creatnine level was normal there is no hurry.

 

Indeed if on next tesf it is also normal (make dure you sre adequately hydrated!) then no need to see one at all.

Thanks Sheryl

Its going to be interesting to see the blood test results from the coming blood test at the  Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) Hospital in Korat on the 28th of May 2024.

I will post those blood test results here. 

Tom

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4 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

A relaxed version of what this guy says... except I am not pro tests... To live longer, do these 5 things every day, says a brain health expert 

Thanks 

Just started to read that article and I saw this comment ....

My doctor recently told me to drink less, sleep more, eat healthy and exercise every day. So, starting today I'm making a big change in my life. I'm no longer going to that doctor. 

😀

Tom 

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On 3/10/2024 at 6:04 PM, Gecko123 said:

Come on guy, 74's too young for the rocking chair. But I agree the climate makes exercise a challenge. Any swimming pools around where you live? I exercise early morning (walking and mountain bike riding), driving to a long stretch of back road with almost no dogs or traffic. I always carry a small flashlight. Wish you the best of luck achieving your fitness and health goals.

Thanks 

A home tread mill is on its way 👍

Tom

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