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Re: Netflix problem with Humax box. A Server related issue.
The easiest solution is something like a Roku or a Firestick. Most Firesticks and current Fire TV get upgrades and software security until at least the year 2029 (some 2030), so you can probably take…1 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
And back again with Monday pleasures: Up early and a cold 1o start to the day. Heating popped on for an hour or so. But up and at ‘em. List of chores written. Of the hoovering/floor washing/ clean fi…6 -
Re: Green, ethical, energy issues in the news
The excellent Protons for Breakfast blog by respected scientist Michael de Podesta (MBE) has a piece today about grid curtailment that is worth reading: https://protonsforbreakfast.wpcomstaging.com/2…1 -
Re: How Government Gilts work
They are just examples of the price you might pay and the resultant effect. TR29 is currently prices at £89.55. If you buy it at that price you will make money on maturity as it will pay you £100 at …2 -
Re: How Government Gilts work
Note everybody is talking about conventional gilts in this thread so far, there are also Inflation Linked Gilts (ILG or linkers) which are harder to ascertain the actual value you will get at maturit…1 -
Re: How Government Gilts work
What are the numbers '100 / 110 / 90'? And why how is the guaranteed return different depend on these numbers? I am guessing it is related to the current price of the Gilt? Yes, a conventio…3 -
Re: How Government Gilts work
This is a website I use to check yields and prices for gilts. TR 29 As you'll see from that - the current price of TR29 is £89.55. So as well as getting a payment every six months, when it matur…2 -
Re: Balancing the books
Thanks for your kind comments. I was thinking that November is my least favourite month of the year, but then I decided to shift my mindset and seek out all the joyous things to enjoy in November and…8 -
Re: How Government Gilts work
For every number put a £ sign in front, except the numbers with a % at the end.1 -
Re: Premium Bond Winner ?
November draw Someone with a £1 bond purchased in 1971 (overall holding £1!) has won £5,000 this month. The oldest bond of £10 was purchased in 1960 (overall holding £1,495) has also won £5,000. Good…3
