online

The terms "online" and "offline" have specific meanings in regard to computer technology and telecommunications in which "online" indicates a state of connectivity, while "offline" indicates a disconnected state. Common vernacular extended from their computing and telecommunication meanings and refers specifically to an Internet connection. Lastly, in the area of human interaction and conversation, discussions taking place during a business meeting are "online", while issues that do not concern all participants of the meeting should be "taken offline"—continued outside of the meeting.

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  1. lexicon

    Buying Online - 14 day returns exclusions for “special orders” ?

    I thought I’d have a look at the regs for online selling as more and more dealers seem to be using a “it’s a special order so we can’t accept returns” in an attempt to avoid the statutory 14 day returns window. However the old distance selling rules seem to have been replaced by these a while...
  2. Bingoman

    Sainsbury and Tesco issues

    Is anyone having problems with Sainsburys today with card payments or their on line shopping being cancelled? Apparently it is due a software issue according to what Sky news has been told that is calling all the problems in store...
  3. Meridius

    Best place to buy a UMIK-2

    hi all Just wanted to know where the best place to buy a UMIK-2 in the uk. Thanks.
  4. PhilCTTE

    Question Are there any online retailers who offer speaker cables to try at home ?

    I have Nordost Red Dawn speaker cables currently. Focal Kanta 2 stereo and Kanta centre , Anthem MCA325 for LCR and a Primare SPA25 processor . I have a few adjustments to make with Dirac yet but it has a tendency to be a touch bright with some recordings. Generally love the beryllium tweeters...
  5. lpowelllap

    Selling iPhone to Online Recycler?

    Looking to sell my iPhone 13 128Gb. Anybody got experience of selling to any of the on-line recycling companies? Like anything else, no doubt there are some unscrupulous ones who offer a good price initially but then try to reduce it drastically on receipt/inspection? Looking to sell to a...
  6. I

    Does anyone have any idea why NASA have discontinued there two online 24 TV channels on the new NASA + App?

    Does anyone know the answer to the question in the title of this thread? I emailed NASA just after the NASA+ App launched in late 2023. I’ve also asked the same question to NASA on another website run by NASA. Supposedly NASA sat wait 14 days for a reply to anyone’s email.. Well I’m still...
  7. Rookies

    Digital games

    Where best place to buy digital games. When I use have Xbox was easy to get games from cd key but nowt there for ps5
  8. Kris Silver

    Mainstream Online & Print media - the good and the bad

    I've just gone to post in the right wing news channels thread, and the post wouldn't have by rights quite belonged there. We've a BBC thread, and other similar ones but none that are for general observations, criticisms and kudos to mainstream online and print media. This is a fairly broad...
  9. Llessur

    Screen issue: please help.

    Hi, I'm more hifi than tv, but I love listening to it though my system, but the screen (led) has developed a problem which you can see in the pics. So I looked online about it but of course there was loads of bs answers. I downloaded white noise and other vids which 'should' have fixed the...
  10. Scapegoat

    Question Online and multiple users

    Hello I have just decided to introduce my 6 yo to gaming and have dusted off my Switch - so far he is loving MarioKart (only game he has played so far). I have set up a user with his name and linked it to my Nintendo account (as a child) and have some questions that googling hasn't been clear...
  11. Scapegoat

    Question Online subscription options

    Hello Have decided that at 6 yo, its time to let me son start to enter the world of gaming. Dug out my Switch and set it up and he loves it so far (Mario Kart only at this stage)...have set him up as a user on the console so that he track his own progress in the game (and others when we get...
  12. kcsun

    Can I cancel Sky by email or online

    Due to retirement, lack of funds and repeated rubbish on TV I wish to cancel my Sky contract of 20+ years. Is it possible to do this without spending 3 hours on the telephone with them trying to convince me to keep paying them kc
  13. D

    Changing packages online

    I took the 1 month free sky cinema before Christmas, which then rolled on to £6/month for 3 months before going up to £12 (cancel any time). Have hardly used it so want to remove the package and notice you can now make changes online - has anybody used this method before? Call me sceptical but...
  14. quidditys_shore

    Nintendo online shutdown

    It's finally here. Nintendo are shutting down online for the 3DS & Wii U on April 8th. Nintendo shutdown I'll miss the online Mario kart & especially animal crossing. Still glad to see the vita & PS3 going though!
  15. melanio

    do Voice Cloning Apps Only work while Online ??

    do Voice Cloning Apps Only work while Online ?? windows versions Only please !!!! I just installed one - and it says it needs to be online to work , Are there Any standalone - Voice Cloning Apps -that work offline ?? I know why the companies make them work online Only -so that we can give then...
  16. leamspaceman

    New legislation for online selling - How will it impact the AVF classifieds?

    Hearing about the new tax legislation regarding the selling of items using online marketplaces: https://www.accountancyage.com/2023/12/08/new-hmrc-tax-rules-set-to-impact-online-sellers/?amp=1 Will this affect the AVF classifieds? If so, how might this be affected? Obviously it's always been...
  17. G

    Panasonic TX-43MX600B

    Would this tv sold by currys, only online be whats classed as made by vestel so not actually a pan just rebranded?
  18. Howardfh

    Questionaire from my council r/e funding cuts

    Online survey from my council, so those not online won't be able to answer; however it's the usual thisn, what services are important, which could be contributed to, should we dim/turn off roadside lighting, empty the bins less often etc. Box for suggestion on how to raise money; I note in...
  19. shoemaker666

    World War Z aftermath

    wondering if this game is dead online now? its on ps+ extra im thinking of starting it and playing the episodes but at beginners levels will i get people to join the game or is everyone left playing it playing at the high difficulties ?
  20. andytizer

    Question John Lewis - can I return a used MacBook within 14 days of online purchase?

    I purchased a MacBook Pro less than 14 days ago online and have used it. I have decided I would like to return the item - it is wiped and in good condition. John Lewis' policy seems to be that used electronics are exempt from returns. However I would like to know if anyone has had experience of...
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