And-Cuffs

[addo]

Had some fun today with the telco rep, as they conducted one of their semi-regular "We can help you save money" pester sessions.

I explained that my iP4 had been gifted (unopened) to the old man because I was so utterly peeved off with them, it reminded me constantly of their shortcomings. It's always good to start off the conversation shirty and unapproachable. The rep couldn't stop talking about his iP5, although by his own admission he had no idea about multicore processors or different OS types.

As a sly dig, I suggested that being an Apple user, he probably drove a BMW. Bingo! We then spent 25 minutes with me explaining how to properly fix the OSF window reg on an E36. Now, I was the one with knowledge and power. Salesboy then had to (under my instruction) model the last twelve months of my phone bills against his proposed plan to show that yes, I would have made a net saving if I'd changed already to a different plan. I wasn't just going to take his word for it, I wanted to look at each bill on paper while he modelled the alleged cost differences.

So, we ended up agreeing on a plan change, and they threw in another handset for $48. Lad wants help with his control arm bushes next, so I need to work out how desperately I could use a tablet...

[Xaccers]

Install Chrome on your phone, and on your PC.
With your PC to hand, on the phone go to http://www.chrome.com/maze" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Follow the instructions on your phone (ie go to the website it tells you with your PC in Chrome, and enter the number).
Pick a website to turn into a ball maze (FCF is fun!) and enjoy

[addo]

I've never been one for internet games of any sort (other than winding people up or pun/picture/meme battles). They don't float my boat, and I've watched family members with severe depression waste literally hours of the day on mindless simple click-drag type "games". I'm really just a workaholic/knowledge hound - apart from essential bodily functions, everything I do is potentially able to be regurgitated; presented in some way with an idea that it may benefit others through knowledge exchanged, entertainment created or any blend of the two.

Syncing clipboards is of interest, but I don't think Chrome helps there.

[Xaccers]

Well it can synch browser tabs, so if you are looking at a page on your PC it can be loaded on your phone/tablet
I find the shared bookmarks useful too so all my computers have the same bookmarks as my phones and tablets (even the crapple iPad).
For notes I've started using Google keep as I used to use color note on my Sensation but would lose all the notes if I wiped and installed a new ROM. So far I can't see any reason to do that with my Nexus 4 though.

[addo]

To sync browser tabs is halfway there - good start, anyhow.

This new set of And-Cuffs™ makes a silly "plop" noise when you swipe the screen to unlock; sounds like you're on the loo dropping a log.

[Xaccers]

To sync browser tabs is halfway there - good start, anyhow.

This new set of And-Cuffs™ makes a silly "plop" noise when you swipe the screen to unlock; sounds like you're on the loo dropping a log.

A plop sound? Mine makes a "tic" sound. Is yours a Samsung?
I think I'd change/disable the plop sound straight away if it was on mine.

There are also clipboard synch/share apps you might find useful.

[addo]

Yes, a Samsung Galaxy S3. The bait was simple; it is costing me 4/5 of nothing; if I'd BYO'd the old phone into my new contract there was $48 difference over two years.

[addo]

Have managed to lightly crack the screen already. Not impressed. I think it's the glass size which is partly responsible. It's all under the protector, so can stay put for now.

[Xaccers]

I have to say the reason I didn't get the S2 when it came out was because it felt very brittle compared to the HTC Sensation.

[lexi]

I don't know what any of this talk is about.........and I feel brilliant about that

I have a NOKIA 3310 It is used when I am away overnights so that Mrs Lexi can phone me at my campfire. I spend no money on it and never will.
I have no landline either since my business ceased.........thank fcuck! People wanting roofs fixed in pi$$ing rain.....could you not have phoned yesterday when dry? ........."you ain't happy cos I can't come out in sideways rain? Give me your addy and I will give you an umbrella " decades of that mince man

I hate phones. I loathe listening to cnunts business on a phone across garden fence or anywhere else.........total tits! The thought of an appendage like a pack of ciggys that you cannot leave the house without ,is anathama to me. Anybody I take out in boat fishing is told that if phone goes off then it goes overboard.......we are out to get away from useless modern s**t that peeps crave for security ......and breathe .

[addo]

Well Lexi, I can tell you what works for me. If I'm diligent, it actually helps me make either the same money in less time, or more money in the same period. My work is partly ad-hoc by nature, so to be asked "Could you have a look at this" when it's something relatively close, and quite possibly fixable on the spot - it means you can expedite the repair or quoting process in a manner that usually suits all parties. I'm not on Crackbook or Skype, nor do I do forum chat, or play games of any sort. I've never loaded music onto a phone - it's all in my head.

I like the fact that I don't have to drive with a street drectory open on my knees. I like to have a digital camera and video camera that fits in my pocket without effort - it's proven its worth in two car accidents. And I like the fact that previously off-the-wall questions can often be investigated on the spot. Having a handy torch is nice, too, as is an alarm clock that knows how to wake me properly!

[Xaccers]

Who remembers being told by a teacher "You won't have a calculator with you all the time"
How little they knew

[lexi]

Adam...... I am not totallyserious mate. Like everything, moderation is the key. The family keep threatening to buy me a super phone

[addo]

You've got to learn to extract the urine like an Irishman. Then Aussies will get it.

One building the caretaker is a mad keen fan of his native (Colombian) football team. I always use the 'phone to check where they are on the ladder before talking to him as it affects his mood greatly (the games are often on mid-morning our time).

[myglaren]

I had a 3310 for work a while back (when they were new).
It used to randomly phone people. Good thing I wasn't paying the bills