Tech Corner

[MattW]

I'm starting to get irritated with subscription services now.. For some reason, after checking, Spotify changed my type of subscription.. Leading to an increased charge. Similarly, Disney+ did this a few months back, which I caught just in time before the payment went through. I'm glad I only have a few subscriptions because if I had loads, I'd end up with an empty bank account in no time

On a separate note, I was discussing with a friend from Switzerland about Apple not adjusting the price rates of RAM upgrades on its current available models, compared to PC companies having 30-50% increases in pre-built PCs due to the AI boom. Which I thought was a rare W for Apple, until I noticed that those of us in the UK have been done a disservice when it comes to the price..

(M4 Mac Mini base spec)
Apple US / Apple UK

I wonder if buying one in the States and having it shipped over would be cheaper

 

[gimme30]

It's the instruction manuals. They have to add all those extra letters for you UK guys.

I completely agree about the subscriptions; they've gotten out of control. For music I put up with the adds to avoid the ever-increasing charges. For the tele, it's almost cheaper to pay for a standard satellite/cable package. At least you get a lot more channels, even if a bunch are shopping/spanish/ppv. I've gone back to good old over-the-air. Completely free and almost every station in my area broadcasts in HD.
Does anyone besides me remember when cable first came out? The idea was you'd pay for tv and not have to sit through commercials. (not sure if it worked the same way across the pond)
It was great while it lasted. Now we pay for it and see twice as many ads.