jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I don't really know what's needed for kids in schools. My gut would also be a cheapo £180 chromebook should be enough. No way they need a £600 ipad with a powerful M4 chip that's charged to the parents. That seems mental.
jeffmorgan1991
Is it normal to be asked to pay £600 for a "mandatory 1:1 digital device" when starting a public secondary school?
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Is it normal to be asked to pay £600 for a "mandatory 1:1 digital device" when starting a public secondary school?
Posted by Koolio_Koala@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 996 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Any device can have a hardware failure. necdotally my apple hardware has lasted longer. Acutal data on this would be interesting to find the truth.
Chromebooks are underpowered from the off and made out of cheap parts and plastic.
The chip in the iPad beats even more expensive £400 chromebooks using intel i3-1315U chips by a fair margin. Absolutely blows away equivalently priced chrome books using garbage chips like MediaTek Companio 838.
Is it normal to be asked to pay £600 for a "mandatory 1:1 digital device" when starting a public secondary school?
Posted by Koolio_Koala@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 996 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Depends what you define as cheap. From apples own referb site you can get a 2025 ipad for £280. So about £100 more than a chromebook but will be way better and last longer.
Why is it socially unacceptable for me to not like dogs?
Posted by Facelikeabum@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1930 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I love dogs but I get why people might not like dogs or just some dogs etc. There is a weird section of people who will judge you heavily for that preference, even if you only say when asked. Some of the comments confirm this. I suspsect most people are normal about people pet preferences while a lound miniority will judge you unfairly.
How much does beer have to be before you say “I’m giving up?”
Posted by AirConEngineer@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 181 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I haven't stopped but I won't buy more than one or two since it went above £6 and go to the pub less often. Great for my health I suppose.
Why do i get so tired every day but there isn't really a reason?
Posted by Specific-Square1088@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 162 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
There is so many reasons and factors there isn’t one thing that will work for everyone. I had same fatigue as you since I was a teenager and it only got worse as I hit my 30s. It turned out to be gluten causing this issue for me in the end.
Could there be no homeless people?
Posted by DelonghiAutismo@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 165 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Sounds interesting, do you remember which one it was, I'd like to watch it.
my housemate accidentally left on the gas stove for 5 hours yesterday. Should I be worried?
Posted by P03ticJu5tic3@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 187 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I know your joking, you hear this a lot. "2 years off your life" just means your overall health will go down hill quicker and you will get to the diaper wearing years quicker and for longer.
What are the best and worst supermarkets for price and quality combined in the UK?
Posted by SwordfishLess3247@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 173 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I image it simply comes down to what you buy and what your priorities are. As Tescos/Sainsbury’s is better in some ways and Aldi/Lild is better in others.
Why are the trains in the UK so bad?
Posted by breadinabbag@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 90 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Englands smallest city, only 11k population, that's quirky! Just read it's wiki, interesting place. Shame about the cuts.
Why are the trains in the UK so bad?
Posted by breadinabbag@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 90 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Which city is that?
why is everything expensive?
Posted by BubblyNeighborhood70@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 44 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Posts like this feel like bots trying to get people depressed about the U.K.
4chan faces UK ban after refusing to pay ‘stupid’ fine
Posted by F0urLeafCl0ver@reddit | anime_titties | View on Reddit | 223 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
You can still very easily find that stuff now. There is also a lot of tools for parents that do work but take envovlment from the parents to setup and montior.
4chan faces UK ban after refusing to pay ‘stupid’ fine
Posted by F0urLeafCl0ver@reddit | anime_titties | View on Reddit | 223 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
It's crazy that the government has to do the parenting for that 11 year old and not their acutal parents. Maybe this should have been an automatic opt in option on the ISP level that could be turned off.
Anyone Noticed That The High Street Are Getting Competitive Vs Online?
Posted by International-Ad4555@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 48 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
For me it’s a case by cases situation. Also avoiding Amazon which is hiking prices helps. Also not sure why you are saying £99 + shipping on Amazon when shipping is free for orders over £35
How much do you pay a month for your phone provider and are you happy with it?
Posted by Please_explain-@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 87 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
£12 a month with EE with discount but they said they would put EU roaming on for me. They didn't I had to pay for my holiday data. I've contacted them about it and they can't add EU roaming to my current plan but can add to a new plan, which would start a new 24m contract. Very frustating.
Is £250 a month for groceries enough for two people?
Posted by marieannatrench29@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 492 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
We manage that easily, but we don't eat meat at home. We eat very cheap meals as well.
It really depends on what you like to eat. The average monthly food shop for 2 adults in the UK is £291 on groceries and £99 on eating out.
What's the tiniest, cheapest home upgrade you've done that made a big difference?
Posted by Slow-Win-6843@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 207 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Just fyi you can rent a rug doctor for £28 for 24 hours.
Are the parcel collection jobs (amazon, evri, yodel, etc) forced on the newsagents?
Posted by AirlineTraditional6@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 91 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I always buy a snack when dropping mine off and they now seem happy to see me.
Everyone can spend their money however they please but, in your opinion, what is the biggest waste of money purchase?
Posted by One_Tumbleweed_565@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 2206 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Just looked up the prices. H&M Polo is £9.99. John Smeldey is £95-145.
I would image there is a good middle ground here. Don't buy super cheap but also don't get ripped off by luxary brands.
What are your low-stakes conspiracies?
Posted by Old-Career1538@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 558 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
This is called the pricing ladder. You see it everywhere, personally I hate it as it works really well on me.
Is the phrase "It's nothing to do with you" hurtful?
Posted by melancholyy-scorpio@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 77 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
It’s the same as vain tho not quite as rude as “why are you sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong”. If it’s justified comment or not I wouldn’t know.
Paying £75 pm for internet alone - is this normal?
Posted by ByronLebanon@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 111 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
With Toob paying £25 for gigabit up and down
What's something that hasn't gone up much in price in the last 20 years?
Posted by happy_faerie@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 966 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I can tell the difference when they are plain, put any sauce on it there is no chance of tasting the difference.
Why do delivery drivers not ring the doorbell anymore?
Posted by Necessary-Aspect-705@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 77 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Must depend where you live as most will knock so hard the whole house shakes where I am.
Do people actually come home from work and just start drinking?
Posted by AffectionateBall7151@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 521 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
This sounds like me so I basiclly avoid drinking apart from the very rare occasion. I don't want it to be a problem so I avoid it.
Can I call the police if somebody is blocking my drive?
Posted by TalosAnthena@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 455 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
We had the police call my mate while we were on holiday because he left his car parked in a legal spot that someone didn't like outside their flat. Police might do something, it's a 101 call not a 999. They might be able to give the owner a call. I guess it depends on who you get and what the local police are like.
Why is it cheaper to drive BY MYSELF than take a train?
Posted by MountainPeaking@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1369 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
It's mental isn't it, I was curiouse because I written off train travel completly due to the cost. I just had a little look on car vs train. I find I also can nearly always park for free if you are smart enough about it and don't mind walking up to 30 minutes or so. I have to walk that to the train station anyway.
Cheapest option for us to travel to leeds which is about 250 miles away by car.
Train: £145.29 for a return journy. The trravel takes around 5h. That's the cheapest I can find going at undesirable time using a two togather rail card. so it's £72.64 each (plus £35 for the rail card) For me getting to the station takes about 30 minutes plus I would aim to get there sooner so about 45 minutes say. 5 hours and 45 minute travel.
Car: My car does around 50mpg so 500 miles at 135 /l petrol is £61.37. If you have a less efficent car doing 40 mpg it's £76.72. So it's £30.60 each. takes around 4 and a half hours.
When did camping become so expensive?
Posted by AlertCucumber2227@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 139 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Amazing list, thank you. Also you're giving away secrets!
Is anyone trying to use Amazon less and how’s that going for you?
Posted by sudwald@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 191 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
What outlets do you use instead?
I'm trying to use Amazon less but fairly often it's only Ebay that carrys the same product. I check John Lewis and Argos at the moment.
Is anyone trying to use Amazon less and how’s that going for you?
Posted by sudwald@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 191 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
If I am before buying anything off Amazon I'll be checking Argos, Ebay and John Lewis for the same product. If it's the same price or lower I'll get it from them instead. Just don't want Amazon to be the only place as they have already jacked up prices.
Easter egg hunts - are they common?
Posted by CoolExtreme7@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 40 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
In Hampshire around where I lived it seemed fairly common.
Do you have to pre-book your tip visits where you live?
Posted by Malnian@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 188 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Portsmouth you pre-book.
How long does your fairy liquid usually last ?
Posted by MajesticRate1818@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 474 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Genius thank you
Would you judge someone going to a english country pub all by themselves for a meal?
Posted by Seaandland45@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1068 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
There are a lot of people who would be self conscious eating alone and it sounds like your mum is one of them. She was probably projecting that self consciousness. I wouldn’t let it bother you.
Are seed oils bad? How to avoid?
Posted by eddilefty699@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 18 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
There are some studies that say they are and some say are they fine. It’s due to the high omega-6 that has been linked to inflammation. Basically there isn’t really a clear answer and they are probably fine.
Studies that say they are bad:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6269634/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6196963/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29555597/
Studies that say they are not all that bad:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29610056/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36901998/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36901998/
How can Sainsbury's simultaneously post a billion in profits and declare job cuts due to "difficult economic situations"?
Posted by Pattrickk@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1183 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Did you have any way of preventing loss? Seems a bit unfair that they tie your bonus to something that I assume you can't prevent.
How can Sainsbury's simultaneously post a billion in profits and declare job cuts due to "difficult economic situations"?
Posted by Pattrickk@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 1183 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
I couldn't get Peppers in 2023 due to a shortage. Not sure what you are saying here but supermarkets definitly affected by shortages from time to time. There has also been egg shortage and tomato shortage from vague memeory.
Why is protein boosted food so popular right now?
Posted by Swimming_Possible_68@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 757 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Which is a fair point. It is very possible to hit those goals. You just have to double or triple portion sizes to reach them. As with meat you just often need a single portion at lunch and dinner and you’re sorted.
I only cook veggie at home but I supplement with soya protein powder to reach my protein goal as a lifter. Practically when I was eating meat it was way easier.
Why is protein boosted food so popular right now?
Posted by Swimming_Possible_68@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 757 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Depends what your needs are daily recommened amount is 55g for men. Per portion tufo is 8-10g. Nuts lets say walnuts as they are some of the best for protain, a recommened serving is 30g so 4.5g of protein. Then lastly the highest protain grain is Kamut which has 6g of protain per 100g serving.
Even doubling the servings here hits way lower than recommened amounts. A point of compersion a portion of chicken is 27g of protain which makes it easier to hit protain goals.
The amount of food you need to eat to hit the recommened amount while being veggie and not taking supplients is not reasonable. This is made worse when it's shown having more protain is benfital 1g per kg of body weight.
My landlord turned off the heating, what do I do?
Posted by sermuonielis@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 295 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Also you can find them at charity shops if you get lucky and they usually only a 10er
My landlord turned off the heating, what do I do?
Posted by sermuonielis@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 295 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
If it helps, running one of theses heater will cost the landlord way more than allowing gas heating.
Any parties in budapest on a tuesday ?
Posted by piter6@reddit | budapest | View on Reddit | 2 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Closed on a Tuesday
Is there severe motorcycle theft in England?
Posted by ThrowRA_FirstWorldPr@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 160 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
My bike was stolen from outside my house, had a beefy Oxford chain to a metal post. They cut through the lock with what looks like an angle grinder. There was a few attempts over the years to steal it. Was a 625 supermoto which I believe are targered a lot.
Is hoovering at 9:30 am unreasonable?
Posted by Sharp_Illustrator148@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 908 comments
jeffmorgan1991@reddit
Hoovering is very loud on the downstairs neighbour. It's not unresanble to politely ask your upstairs neighbour to hoover a little later. Hoovering a little later is not exactly a hard compromise to make. Then again if a neighbour asked me and was not piloit I'd just ignore them until they asked in a polite way.