General Cheesecake Clearance Sale Now On Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:29:28 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:29:28 +0000 bit-tech.net Forums https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?forums/general.4/ Today I learned (TIL)........ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:15:35 +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?]]> 634 *NSFW* *The new Demote thread* Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:23:20 +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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The demote thread, this one, is a place to...

*NSFW* *The new Demote thread*]]> 17991 What is your car criteria? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:41:21 +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?]]> 11 The Quadcopter/Drone/Multirotor Thread Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:09:55 +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]]> 387 Spec me a... lawnmower Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:43:32 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/spec-me-a-lawnmower.388173/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/spec-me-a-lawnmower.388173/ invalid@example.com (Pete J) Pete J
Here are the requirements:
  • Corded electric: a battery powered thing won't have the power or runtime for when I need to do the larger plot of land opposite my house, and I don't want the increased maintenance an internal combustion version.
  • A section of my plot has a lot of...

Spec me a... lawnmower]]> 17 What currently makes your life awesome? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:41:03 +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...]]> 28468 The Official bit-tech Movie Thread - What have you seen lately? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:48:16 +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?]]> 9029 What's ruining your life right now? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:12:27 +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).]]> 37241 What Makes Your Life, Meh? Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:23:20 +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.]]> 2615 Videos of awesome Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:45:01 +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



]]> 17288 Latest Purchases Thread: v2.0 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:56:43 +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 :)]]> 48937 Could you live without an internet connection? Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:00:37 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/could-you-live-without-an-internet-connection.388303/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/could-you-live-without-an-internet-connection.388303/ invalid@example.com (Ice Tea) Ice Tea
:)]]> 22 Pete J's thread of Lego building (current project: McLaren P1) Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:51:50 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/pete-js-thread-of-lego-building-current-project-mclaren-p1.366983/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/pete-js-thread-of-lego-building-current-project-mclaren-p1.366983/ invalid@example.com (Pete J) Pete J Please feel free to post your own Lego shenanigans in this thread too!

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This thread started back in 2019, with me owning about 4-5 large scale Technic models and taking the decision to tackle the above 15,000 piece MOC Star Destroyer. Since then, my collection and knowledge of Lego has grown considerably! Below is the original post, bar some touch ups to get around a...

Pete J's thread of Lego building (current project: McLaren P1)]]> 874 Noise cancelling earbuds Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:26:15 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/noise-cancelling-earbuds.388330/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/noise-cancelling-earbuds.388330/ invalid@example.com (Arboreal) Arboreal
I've looked at Moondrop Space Travel 2 which I gather are good but have a fiddly case setup and one of the Anker Sound core P3x at similar money.

It'll be for YT, podcasts and casual music listening

I've not had NC before and would like to add that.

Any thoughts and recommendations? I know someone here bought Space Travel 2s recently, apologies for not remembering whom]]> 11 We Like to Ride Bicycles Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:22:01 +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]]> 6828 Any solar pv/battery ninjas in here? Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:59:12 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-solar-pv-battery-ninjas-in-here.387026/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/any-solar-pv-battery-ninjas-in-here.387026/ invalid@example.com (Sentinel-R1) Sentinel-R1
I'm seriously considering having a solar installation with battery storage but it's a minefield out there. I've had what I *think* is a good quote financially, but I'm unsure on the spec of the system.

They've quoted 14x 440W panels (90% efficient) ~ 5500W, with a battery storage of 8.7kWh or a cheaper option of 5.6kWh battery for £9 less pcm.

Now unless I'm getting confused, it surely must be more beneficial to store as much as you can and use without drawing from the grid at...

Any solar pv/battery ninjas in here?]]> 30 DIY thread Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:03:35 +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.


]]> 732 Show me your outdoor kitchens... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:45:26 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-me-your-outdoor-kitchens.388327/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/show-me-your-outdoor-kitchens.388327/ invalid@example.com (Sentinel-R1) Sentinel-R1
2 years ago when we had the garden redone, the decking expanded, a pergola built over what was originally the BBQ pit with a basic gravel base, I always had in mind that I'd like a permanent outdoor kitchen.

This week, after laying porcelein slabs over the old gravelled pit area, I took delivery of a modular outdoor kitchen by GRLLR - a treat to myself! Not had a chance to use it yet and there's still some finishing details required; however, it's always been a dream to be able to...

Show me your outdoor kitchens...]]> 1 Puppies being land sharks. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:03 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/puppies-being-land-sharks.388321/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/puppies-being-land-sharks.388321/ invalid@example.com (DeadP1xels) DeadP1xels As of this week, he can finally go on pavement walks :rock:, so we’re really looking forward to getting outside with him and burning off some energy.

We’re very much in the “land shark” phase. He is naturally quite bitey, although he has improved—he can now go through periods where he happily sits and chews his toys. That said, when the zoomies hit or he’s overtired, he can become...

Puppies being land sharks.]]> 4 Bizarre typo-ed 2FA text from random number Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:53:52 +0000 https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/bizarre-typo-ed-2fa-text-from-random-number.388320/ https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/bizarre-typo-ed-2fa-text-from-random-number.388320/ invalid@example.com (oscy) oscy S00n. exp. 123456*"

(*as in the code).

I needed to sign into Yahoo Mail. I had a code sent by text, but it didn't come. I tried email, that didn't come, then I tried phone again...

...and I got that text from +13053377182, not even Yahoo.

I tried it all again. Text didn't come, email did send, so I resent the text code and it came from the Yahoo number this time.

UPDATE: Changed my password, signed in, got the same message right away from a +156 number.

The hell is...

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