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Locate O2 2G/3G/4G/5G sites using the My Network application

Unlike the other 3 networks, O2 publicly publishes where sites are located in the UK (although this is also the case for Germany too and how we initially found it) and you’re actually even able to search specific cell IDs too which allows you to find out where a specific cell is located. Searching by… Continue reading Locate O2 2G/3G/4G/5G sites using the My Network application

An always online future in gaming scares me

If you know me, you probably know that I own a PlayStation 4. Unlike my Nintendo consoles, I generally don’t spend much time on it. However, on Christmas Day, I was gifted Gran Tourismo 7. It is a racing game published by PlayStation Studios and it prides itself on providing an experience somewhat close to… Continue reading An always online future in gaming scares me

This Android application can download synchronised lyrics for music

In 2023, it is probably unlikely that you still have a local music library. The majority of people have moved onto streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music. Streaming music from a platform is generally more convenient, so that’s why people do it. However, if you are someone who has a local music… Continue reading This Android application can download synchronised lyrics for music

The Online Safety Bill has passed in the UK, here’s what you need to know

Before I start, I am not a lawyer. Please don’t use this for legal advice. The UK has now passed the highly controversial Online Safety Bill, which will change how we interact with the internet forever. This bill is mainly designed to protect the children, as always. Just look at the statement the government made… Continue reading The Online Safety Bill has passed in the UK, here’s what you need to know

O2 is planning to shut down its 3G service by the end of 2025, here’s everything you need to know

When I woke up today I wasn’t expecting this. Telecommunications provider Virgin Media O2 has announced on the O2 website as well as on their blog that they are shutting off their 3G network by the end of 2025. This will be carried out in waves throughout 2025. This follows announcements from the other 3… Continue reading O2 is planning to shut down its 3G service by the end of 2025, here’s everything you need to know

I don’t really care about massive upgrades to a Switch 2, but here’s what I want from it

If you follow me on Firefish, you’ve probably seen me talk about Nintendo quite a lot. I’ve grown up with Nintendo products, I didn’t really grow up with any other companies products (I’ve never used an Xbox, and my PlayStation 4 is sorta gathering dust). Lately, there’s been a lot of rumours about a successor… Continue reading I don’t really care about massive upgrades to a Switch 2, but here’s what I want from it

I don’t get the point of eSIM roaming services

Recently, eSIMs in smartphones have been becoming more and more popular, and this has caused a rise in dedicated roaming SIMS with companies like Airalo, BetterRoaming.com and Holafly popping up for people to roam easier than ever before, but is it really worth it? I don’t personally use a device that supports eSIMs, but I’ve… Continue reading I don’t get the point of eSIM roaming services

What can I switch to on Windows 7 now that Firefox is unsupported?

Windows 7. An operating system loved by many after the failure of Windows Vista in 2007. About 2 weeks ago, Mozilla cut off support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating systems, meaning that there’s no option right? The short answer: basically nothing if you don’t want to sacrifice a few things. But let’s actually… Continue reading What can I switch to on Windows 7 now that Firefox is unsupported?