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13 hours ago, driver52 said:

i might be being thick but what's the point of getting a METV at a cost of 150 quids, when it still only allows 60 days which is the same as Visa Exemption on entry?

are there any actual cases of a 'westerner' being put back on a plane in recent years? if not, MEH 

I think the logic is that there is less chance of you getting hassled using an METV for multi-entry instead of coming and going multiple times using the visa waiver.  Probably not much point paying for the single entry tourist visa anymore though.

On 10/26/2024 at 12:30 AM, raz0r21 said:

 

You dont have to supply hotel bookings for the whole trip, just for a few days. I usually book 5 days, and it has never been a problem. Document indicating current location I just take a photo of my drivers license, always works. Photo you can take yourself with your phone against a white background. 

When I emailed my local Thai consulate about that requirement they told me that 2 days would be fine.

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2 hours ago, Digitalbanana said:

1. File Format Compatibility

    LibreOffice can open and save in Microsoft formats (DOCX, XLSX), but sometimes complex formatting may not transfer perfectly. For example, heavily formatted DOCX files might display differently in LibreOffice Writer.
    For the most consistent results, save files in ODT (Writer) and ODS (Calc) if only using LibreOffice. However, if you need to exchange files with Microsoft Office users, continue using DOCX and XLSX, but test them for formatting.

2. Macros and Scripts

    LibreOffice supports macros, but VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) scripts from Excel or Word don’t always work in LibreOffice, especially if they're complex. LibreOffice uses a different macro language (LibreOffice Basic), so some rewriting may be necessary.
    For simpler macros, they might work with minor tweaks, but for advanced functionality, expect to do some rewriting.

3. Advanced Excel Features

    Pivot Tables: Basic pivot tables usually transfer fine, but complex pivot tables may lose certain functionalities or layouts in Calc.
    Conditional Formatting: Basic conditional formatting will work, but advanced conditions or more than 3 rules may have display issues or require adjustments.
    Data Validation: LibreOffice Calc supports data validation, but some complex validation rules in Excel may not be fully compatible.
    Dynamic Arrays: Excel’s new functions like FILTER, UNIQUE, and SORT aren’t fully supported in LibreOffice Calc, so those specific formulas may not work as expected.

4. Fonts and Formatting

    LibreOffice might not have some proprietary Microsoft fonts (like Calibri or Cambria), which could slightly change text flow or layout.
    Header/Footer Layouts: While basic layouts work well, complex header/footer designs can shift.
    Text Boxes and Shapes: Basic shapes and text boxes transfer, but positioning might shift. Embedded objects (like SmartArt or complex shapes) may not render perfectly.

5. Embedded Media and Links

    Images and Charts: Charts generally work, but complex charts may need minor reformatting.
    Linked Content: Embedded media (e.g., audio or video files) and linked data from external sources (e.g., an Excel file linked to a Word doc) may not work correctly without adjustments.

6. Collaborative Tools

    LibreOffice doesn’t currently support co-authoring, so if you often collaborate in real-time with others on Office Online, you may find this functionality missing.
 

Average users will probably never run into any limitations.  Google Docs/Sheets works pretty well too and keeps getting better.  I am a power user of Sheets and can do what I need to better with Sheets than I can with Excel using things like Apps Scripts.

Supporter of the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party is shocked that leopards would eat people's faces.

27 minutes ago, NowNow said:

I ditched Office/Word/Excel/Outlook long ago.  Most people don't need to use them anymore.  Alternatives may work even better depending what you are doing.

 

You need someone to tell you what your requirements are?

1 hour ago, raz0r21 said:

What I have read so far, they dont question DTV holders. But time will tell in a few years or so. I will also be applying for DTV next trip, I have had it with these guessing games while using tourist visas. 

Just removing the worries about an onward ticket makes it worth it for me.  My airline actually checked the visa this time too.  Now I can stay as long as I want until my return in under 180 days with no worries about extensions and border runs or any other BS.  Doing all that stuff last year was a PiTA.  That was the first and hopefully last time I ever have to do that.

When did this site turn into a loony bin?   A place where you can post the most ridiculous garbage known to mankind just as long as you don't spell anyone's name wrong.

1 hour ago, NowNow said:

 

Perhaps you can give some examples for the novices here @NanLaew has already posted some of his.

You  need examples what word processors, spreadsheets, and email clients are used for? 🤔

Old habits die hard.  I ditched Office/Word/Excel/Outlook long ago.  Most people don't need to use them anymore.  Alternatives may work even better depending what you are doing. 

1 hour ago, Captain Monday said:

ABC is a supposedly a “left leaning” biased network.

 

Expect the usual suspects to dismiss the story as propaganda to suppress much worse political violence and electioneering from the (D) side. 

Reality has a liberal bias.  You wouldn't understand.

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The man was wearing a "MAGA" or "Trump" hat, according to the incident report.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-man-arrested-allegedly-punching-poll-worker-maga-trump-hat/story?id=115165176

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The man was wearing a "MAGA" or "Trump" hat, according to the incident report.

There's a shocker.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-man-arrested-allegedly-punching-poll-worker-maga-trump-hat/

15 hours ago, KannikaP said:

I know it is confusing. Internet and transfer speeds are usually quoted in Mb/s, whereas storage is in MB or GB or TB.

I get 1 Mb/s internet from 3BB, not always that but quite good, and save my data on a 1TB SSD.

That is just people around here being too anal.  Stating the speed is always assumed Mb even if someone types it as MBPS or whatever.

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“There’s people you try to stay away from, “said Smith, a retiree who has lived in the neighborhood since 1992.

Smith said a neighbor who lived next door to the suspect often had contentious run-ins over the growth of bushes and pool maintenance issues. Smith said that neighbor described him as a “January 6-type person.”

One less MAGA terrorist (but I repeat myself) walking the streets.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe-breaking/2024/10/23/suspect-identified-tempe-democratic-party-office-shootings/75806849007/

Bottom line is it's just another way of reducing caloric intake that seems to be easier for some people compared to just eating less throughout the day.

Seems to me it's just another diet fad imo.  If you continue doing it your metabolism slows down so you can't do it too often otherwise you won't get as much benefit.

I wonder if they furrowed their brows as well.  That is when you know they are serious about it.

Mein Kampf was probably the only book the convicted felon fascist ever read.

36 minutes ago, neeray said:

Rudy must be so regretting that he made such a foolish decision and rode the wrong horse. 

I doubt it.  He's too invested in the cult and still grifting them.  If he were to let that go he's got nothing.

7 hours ago, Will27 said:

I don't watch any free to air stuff on my Samsung so don't get the ads.

I watch everything through an android box so don't use the Apps either.

 

My issue is their lack of durability.

I don't think it matters what you are watching.  If you are using the Samsung UI and the TV is connected to the internet you will get the ads pushed onto your screen.

https://www.samsung.com/us/business/samsungads/

You can set up a DNS proxy to block the ads but it's a PITA to try enter that using a remote control.

https://gist.github.com/peteryates/b44b70d19ccd52f62d66cdd4bcef1e52

When I use a Firestick plugged into an HDMI connector it doesn't seem to be a problem because the entire Samsung UI is bypassed.  At least until they start trying to inject the ads onto the HDMI video, but they don't seem to be able to do that yet.