Jill Sparrow 9,036 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Have a wonderful birthday, Beekay! All the best ones are born in November! Enjoy your day and may you see many more. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,252 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Happy birthday BK. You're beating me by one year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,515 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Never mind LL. I'm more than happy to wait and let you catch up. In doggy years that makes you 539. Did you think about that? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 861 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Happy birthday, BK! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,252 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 I'm not measured in doggy years only human ones. Now Jake! He's a genuine hound dog. Turned 11 this year, thus 77 human equivalent same as me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 9,962 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Happy Birthday BK.x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,515 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Cheers carni, much obliged. Sincere Thanks to you all, each and everyone for your kindness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,793 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 How's my day been?... hmmm frustrating is one way to describe it, not to say expensive. Idly perusing the John Pye auctions on Sunday I spied a TV sound bar, it didn't look up to much was but good enough to put a bee in my bonnet and despite watching very little TV I decided it was the very thing, a must have accessory for a gentleman of discernment and stupidity. On Sunday sheer boredom led me to order one, in itself an indication of how bored I am, and it arrived this morning. Spent most of today trying to get the damn thing to work. There are no instructions other than being told to download an app (set up a google account please) and follow the guidance. Would it work? would it hell as like! After much swearing and dire threats to give it a free flying lesson it slowly dawned on me the the video repeatedly mentioned connecting a HDMI-ARC cable, not something they provide and the HDMI I was using from my office was not ARC rated. A quick visit to Screwfix for the correct cable, made sure it goes in the right socket this time and hooray all sorted... until my dearly beloved said the cables were visible, OK no problem i can,...... except there is and I can't. The stand on LG TV's do not have a gap through which to thread cables. Much huffing and puffing later and she is now looking for a new TV... "what if we?".... a raised eyebrow "what about?"... the brow starts to furrow. "err maybeee...?" when the arms cross and foot goes into tapping mode the battle is lost and a visit to the John Lewis site follows in short order... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,746 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 ARC on tv to ARC on soundbar then install the app. I have a LG soundbar connected to my LG TV & sounds amazing as my neighbours will confirm. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,515 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 You have all my sympathies Brew. Took my sound bar and just used it for extension speaker for my little DAB radio. As for my day.... had a good day for me birthday, but won bugger all at Bingo tonight. "Happy Days". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 8,977 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Happy Birthday BK. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,793 Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 hours ago, catfan said: ARC on tv to ARC on soundbar then install the app. I have a LG soundbar connected to my LG TV & sounds amazing as my neighbours will confirm. Hah! Now you tell me.... Until today I'd never heard of ARC cables. This is a Bose unit that came with a tiny remote control that apparently works only when you use the supplied optic cable, which is not needed if the TV is ARC enabled.... I'm confused.com... Maybe not getting the best from it at the moment, it's behind the screen due to the cable visibility. It has Alexa built in and voice control but only works if we shout. I feel a bit of a berk talking to a telly and nothing happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,746 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 ARC is the best option. Optical for those who don't have HDMI. All down to bandwidth. You won't get 7.1 Dolby Atmos from no other option except HDMI. ARC equals Audio Return Channel. Crank the sound up & let your neighbours enjoy the sound ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,793 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Took ages to reach the site today, kept getting a timed out error...just me or has anyone else had a problem?... seems fine now though..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,746 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 VM been down here today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,515 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Wots a VM Catfan? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,793 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Right, so it's wasn't just me then. Though they're certainly the fastest kid on the block they do seem the least reliable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 1,546 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 BK VM = Virgin Media Virgin have been working on the system today I was told last week to expect disruptions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 4,856 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 You lucky people who’ve got fibre. Out here in the sticks it’s fibre to the cabinet and the cabinet is half a mile away. Download around 26, upload around 9 mps. More than adequate for us but not what you’d call fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,515 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Thank you Mester Trogg, for enlightening this unworthy yokel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,746 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Back on again, normal VM download speed 220mb & Three mobile 5g 650 mb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,793 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 1 hour ago, philmayfield said: You lucky people who’ve got fibre. Until a short while ago when Virgin arrived we relied on a native with a cleft stick!. Average speed pre-cable here was 6 down and 0.5 up. not surprising therefore virtually every house in the neighbourhood is a Virgin customer. A quick test on the BT site shows the best they can offer now is 12 down and between 1 or 2up. We wont be changing anytime soon despite the annoying dropouts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 4,856 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 Makes our speeds look a bit sick! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,793 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 The nice shiny Google account I set up to download the sound bar app has just messaged (on my phone) demanding a credit card, passport or license to verify my age or I will only be able to see content suitable for under 18's... How nice of them to say any charges they make will be refunded, though it may take up to three days...... . . . . . .SOD OFF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,036 Posted November 24, 2021 Report Share Posted November 24, 2021 It's not all bad news. The Chinese have fallen out with the Aussies and aren't buying their excellent wine. UK wine lovers are getting it cheap! I love Aussie wine. Fill your glass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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