General Cheesecake Clearance Sale Now On Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:49:25 +0000 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:49:25 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/general.4/ Let’s have a very British moan about the heat Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:14:50 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/let%E2%80%99s-have-a-very-british-moan-about-the-heat.388458/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/let%E2%80%99s-have-a-very-british-moan-about-the-heat.388458/ invalid@example.com (Zoon) Zoon 79 What's ruining your life right now? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:34:08 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/whats-ruining-your-life-right-now.177179/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/whats-ruining-your-life-right-now.177179/ invalid@example.com (TheMusician) TheMusician C- in English, but at least a B- in everything else, and at least two As.

Hopefully colleges won't let the first quarter of my senior year cause them to decline me. (in the U.S., universities look at the first 3 years of high school and the first semester of senior year when determining who to admit and who to decline).]]> 37411 The Quadcopter/Drone/Multirotor Thread Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:55:27 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-quadcopter-drone-multirotor-thread.320479/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-quadcopter-drone-multirotor-thread.320479/ invalid@example.com (Byron C) Byron C
So: What do you fly? Do you have any footage/video you want to share? Recommendations, reviews, etc?

I'll kick off proceedings:

I have a Hubsan X4 H107C (HD) which I've been using to learn to fly:...

The Quadcopter/Drone/Multirotor Thread]]> 410 What Makes Your Life, Meh? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:04:08 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-makes-your-life-meh.386111/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-makes-your-life-meh.386111/ invalid@example.com (Mr_Mistoffelees) Mr_Mistoffelees
So, yer t'is.]]> 2777 What currently makes your life awesome? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:41:19 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-currently-makes-your-life-awesome.177220/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-currently-makes-your-life-awesome.177220/ invalid@example.com (Brooxy) Brooxy this thread, I thought I'd make this on a happier note about the better things in life...


For me it would have to be that I'm still not smoking (28 days after Q Day), and starting to sleep better for it. Also having a great ladyfriend and group of mates...]]> 28609 The Official bit-tech Movie Thread - What have you seen lately? Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:16:59 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-official-bit-tech-movie-thread-what-have-you-seen-lately.189325/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-official-bit-tech-movie-thread-what-have-you-seen-lately.189325/ invalid@example.com (knuck) knuck
I'll start.

I just watched She's out of my League and, although I was expecting it to be good, I was still pleasantly surprised by how well made and believable it was (apart from a few scenes). I could explain the story but it wouldn't mean much. The title already says a lot about what will happen in the movie (and so did the trailer), but what made it good was the characters themselves (and the actors portraying...

The Official bit-tech Movie Thread - What have you seen lately?]]> 9073 What is your car criteria? Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:33:26 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-is-your-car-criteria.388344/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-is-your-car-criteria.388344/ invalid@example.com (maple) maple What do you go for?
For example do you only buy from dealers?
Only look at cars under a certain mileage?
Stay away from accident damaged?
Buy something no more than 3, 5, 10 years old?

Asking as I want to determine my own criteria. Mine used to be under 5 years old and under 70k mileage although with rising costs of those cars in the last 5-7 years in particular I'm having to expand my criteria,...

What is your car criteria?]]> 31 Latest Purchases Thread: v2.0 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:49:14 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/latest-purchases-thread-v2-0.141638/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/latest-purchases-thread-v2-0.141638/ invalid@example.com (RTT) RTT
I have recently bought: an extra gig of ram to go in my Macbook and a bunch of new clothes :)]]> 49159 DIY thread Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:40:23 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/diy-thread.383324/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/diy-thread.383324/ invalid@example.com (CrapBag) CrapBag
Rebuilt my gate and built a bug hotel at the request of the missus all for the cost of about 2 quid in screws.


]]> 752 Today I learned (TIL)........ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:22:14 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/today-i-learned-til.338924/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/today-i-learned-til.338924/ invalid@example.com (Kronos) Kronos
TIL...Never asked anyone at to do a job I wouldn't/coulcn't do myself. Think I need to change my thinking... my mind forgot to tell my body I am not 21. Rehanging a 55" TV with soundbar attached is now not within my capabilities.

What one thing did you learn today?]]> 675 Barclays wrong notification Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:32:31 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/barclays-wrong-notification.388463/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/barclays-wrong-notification.388463/ invalid@example.com (Big Elf) Big Elf
She immediately phoned Barclays and was told that yes, her phone number had been updated but her address remained the same. However they then stated that they hadn't sent the...

Barclays wrong notification]]> 7 What are you listening to? Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:14:45 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-are-you-listening-to.80188/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/what-are-you-listening-to.80188/ invalid@example.com (KingofHearts) KingofHearts
Primas - Tommy the cat]]> 12594 The weight loss thread Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:08:14 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-weight-loss-thread.257018/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-weight-loss-thread.257018/ invalid@example.com (mansueto) mansueto
My story goes like this: Back in September, 2011 I woke up one morning and...

The weight loss thread]]> 1214 The F1 Thread Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:01:54 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-f1-thread.387583/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/the-f1-thread.387583/ invalid@example.com (The_Crapman) The_Crapman
And let's kick off the 2025 season with news about 2026, obviously
Cadillac's 2026 entry given formal approval
Unless they're totally hopeless, can only be a good thing, add a bit more chaos to the mix. Although they've appointed the former CEO of Virgin/Manor/Marussia as their team principal, so that doesn't appear to be a great start :hehe:

Predictions:
McLaren for WCC
Piastri for WDC as...

The F1 Thread]]> 153 We Like to Ride Bicycles Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:29:55 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/we-like-to-ride-bicycles.151192/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/we-like-to-ride-bicycles.151192/ invalid@example.com (RTT) RTT bicycle related threads here recently, so we might as well go for a dedicated thread as quite a few of us are really quite into the subject and can offer pretty good advice.

So, use this for all bike related questions and discussion :thumb: We...

We Like to Ride Bicycles]]> 6839 Invasion of the Parakeets Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:11:49 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/invasion-of-the-parakeets.388465/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/invasion-of-the-parakeets.388465/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea

Who knew that Peregrine falcons find Parakeets Delish!

Don't watch if you're squeamish or hungover and sensitive, there are time stamps if you want to skip past parts.]]> *NSFW* *The new Demote thread* Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:04:25 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nsfw-the-new-demote-thread.212727/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/nsfw-the-new-demote-thread.212727/ invalid@example.com (adam_bagpuss) adam_bagpuss
can someone post me a link LOL

its my fav one

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Message from yodasarmpit.

The demote thread, this one, is a place to...

*NSFW* *The new Demote thread*]]> 18054 Videos of awesome Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:50:36 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/videos-of-awesome.167629/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/videos-of-awesome.167629/ invalid@example.com (VipersGratitude) VipersGratitude One Thread to find them,
One Thread to bring them all
and in this thread only bind them



]]> 17324 Happy Fathers day Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/happy-fathers-day.388451/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/happy-fathers-day.388451/ invalid@example.com (b1g-d0g) b1g-d0g ]]> 18 I hate the person above me because game Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:23:42 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/i-hate-the-person-above-me-because-game.181207/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/i-hate-the-person-above-me-because-game.181207/ invalid@example.com (Lord Xeb) Lord Xeb
Could be:

I hate the person above me because he eats bread

I hate the person above me because he hates babies!


GOGOGOGO!]]> 8133