Danie van der Merwe
@danie10.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
I blog about #technology #gadgets #opensource #selfhosting #greentech #traditionalwetshaving #alternativeto #hamradio (ZS1OSS) #southafrica - see my blog at […]
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Looks like @MTNza has disabled #rcs messaging, breaking interoperability for users in #southafrica - This is what @airmobilesa is showing today. For those not using WhatsApp, RCS is quite key.
I also see many MTN users across Africa complaining bout the same thing.
I also see many MTN users across Africa complaining bout the same thing.
September 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Looks like @MTNza has disabled #rcs messaging, breaking interoperability for users in #southafrica - This is what @airmobilesa is showing today. For those not using WhatsApp, RCS is quite key.
I also see many MTN users across Africa complaining bout the same thing.
I also see many MTN users across Africa complaining bout the same thing.
Lunch in the Cederberg mountains...
September 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Lunch in the Cederberg mountains...
@karmalakas I don't see the account name unless I switch on the accounts tab in the view. Yes there are the separate accounts below the unified inbox, but I only see that if I expand the inbox. I just see a normal inbox as my unified inbox.
Inbox at the top is my unified folder.
Inbox at the top is my unified folder.
March 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
@karmalakas I don't see the account name unless I switch on the accounts tab in the view. Yes there are the separate accounts below the unified inbox, but I only see that if I expand the inbox. I just see a normal inbox as my unified inbox.
Inbox at the top is my unified folder.
Inbox at the top is my unified folder.
February 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Last of the puzzle pieces arrived today. So this weekend will be fun building my OpnSense firewall...
February 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Last of the puzzle pieces arrived today. So this weekend will be fun building my OpnSense firewall...
December 31, 2024 at 5:11 PM
SARS phishing attempts - everyone knows nothing happens at SARS in 2 days, so clearly this was a fake
#southafrica
#southafrica
December 7, 2024 at 9:27 PM
SARS phishing attempts - everyone knows nothing happens at SARS in 2 days, so clearly this was a fake
#southafrica
#southafrica
Calling SARS is a maddening experience when you are number 970 in the queue and then 15 mins later the line drops. The call back function got blocked by Truecaller as a spam caller (that was after a 2-hour wait). How is one supposed to interact with gov when it is so difficult.
#southafrica
#southafrica
December 5, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Calling SARS is a maddening experience when you are number 970 in the queue and then 15 mins later the line drops. The call back function got blocked by Truecaller as a spam caller (that was after a 2-hour wait). How is one supposed to interact with gov when it is so difficult.
#southafrica
#southafrica
So cheesed off by this, I left the community security group. How does an admin say the rules apply to everyone to have a head and shoulders photo in their profile, but they have no such photo! You can't have a discussion in that group, and this is just too […]
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October 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
So cheesed off by this, I left the community security group. How does an admin say the rules apply to everyone to have a head and shoulders photo in their profile, but they have no such photo! You can't have a discussion in that group, and this is just too […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Stayed at #montevuenaturefarm other side of #Montagu in #southafrica. No other humans in sight and no cellphone nor Internet. A relaxing break, and absorbing some nature again. We took long walks along the 4x4 trails across the farm, enjoyed the hot tub, braaing, and the outdoor shower.
October 15, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Stayed at #montevuenaturefarm other side of #Montagu in #southafrica. No other humans in sight and no cellphone nor Internet. A relaxing break, and absorbing some nature again. We took long walks along the 4x4 trails across the farm, enjoyed the hot tub, braaing, and the outdoor shower.
Stayed at #montevuenaturefarm other side of #Montagu in #southafrica. No other humans in sight and no cellphone nor Internet. A relaxing break, and absorbing some nature again. We took long walks along the 4x4 trails across the farm, enjoyed the hot tub, braaing, and the outdoor shower.
October 15, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Stayed at #montevuenaturefarm other side of #Montagu in #southafrica. No other humans in sight and no cellphone nor Internet. A relaxing break, and absorbing some nature again. We took long walks along the 4x4 trails across the farm, enjoyed the hot tub, braaing, and the outdoor shower.
Stayed at #montevuenaturefarm other side of #Montagu in #southafrica. No other humans in sight and no cellphone nor Internet. A relaxing break, and absorbing some nature again. We took long walks along the 4x4 trails across the farm, enjoyed the hot tub, braaing, and the outdoor shower.
October 15, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Stayed at #montevuenaturefarm other side of #Montagu in #southafrica. No other humans in sight and no cellphone nor Internet. A relaxing break, and absorbing some nature again. We took long walks along the 4x4 trails across the farm, enjoyed the hot tub, braaing, and the outdoor shower.
October 12, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Away for the weekend and only place to get a signal is to climb a hill called Signal Hill!
October 12, 2024 at 7:15 AM
Away for the weekend and only place to get a signal is to climb a hill called Signal Hill!
The way to start the day: Freshly ground 50/50 mix of French Roast and Hazelnut beans in an AeroPress
October 2, 2024 at 9:14 AM
The way to start the day: Freshly ground 50/50 mix of French Roast and Hazelnut beans in an AeroPress
Seems SHEIN should label fragile items as fragile, and preferably also tape the lid of the box closed, so that the item arrives intact... Glad I took out at $1 shipping insurance as with shipping, duty and VAT the transit costs as much as the item itself.
September 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Seems SHEIN should label fragile items as fragile, and preferably also tape the lid of the box closed, so that the item arrives intact... Glad I took out at $1 shipping insurance as with shipping, duty and VAT the transit costs as much as the item itself.
A month later got my answer from #samsung #southafrica today. My fault that I did not go search for the Tc&Cs on website as e-mail only opened an image when clicking on Tc&Cs. Seems their vouchers expire after 3 months even if you paid over R30k for a phone […]
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September 13, 2024 at 10:41 AM
A month later got my answer from #samsung #southafrica today. My fault that I did not go search for the Tc&Cs on website as e-mail only opened an image when clicking on Tc&Cs. Seems their vouchers expire after 3 months even if you paid over R30k for a phone […]
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* Dual UPSs ✅
* Dual Power (Solar and Grid) ✅
* Dual Backup locations ✅
* Dual Internet Connections ✅
Installed wireless Internet link today, so now I have an alternative path if needed. I could become a small datacentre ;-)
* Dual Power (Solar and Grid) ✅
* Dual Backup locations ✅
* Dual Internet Connections ✅
Installed wireless Internet link today, so now I have an alternative path if needed. I could become a small datacentre ;-)
August 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM
* Dual UPSs ✅
* Dual Power (Solar and Grid) ✅
* Dual Backup locations ✅
* Dual Internet Connections ✅
Installed wireless Internet link today, so now I have an alternative path if needed. I could become a small datacentre ;-)
* Dual Power (Solar and Grid) ✅
* Dual Backup locations ✅
* Dual Internet Connections ✅
Installed wireless Internet link today, so now I have an alternative path if needed. I could become a small datacentre ;-)
Guess which is new Galaxy Watch 7... Yes I know one is cleaner than the other one, and I suppose that is also a clue.
So far so good, will test exercise functions out on Mon. Am liking the extra info on AGEs Index, Energy Score, sleep apnoea monitoring, and […]
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So far so good, will test exercise functions out on Mon. Am liking the extra info on AGEs Index, Energy Score, sleep apnoea monitoring, and […]
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August 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Guess which is new Galaxy Watch 7... Yes I know one is cleaner than the other one, and I suppose that is also a clue.
So far so good, will test exercise functions out on Mon. Am liking the extra info on AGEs Index, Energy Score, sleep apnoea monitoring, and […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
So far so good, will test exercise functions out on Mon. Am liking the extra info on AGEs Index, Energy Score, sleep apnoea monitoring, and […]
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WiFi coffee at #bootleggers in #capetown I think?
July 29, 2024 at 10:48 AM
WiFi coffee at #bootleggers in #capetown I think?
Imagine if employers had to pay for your work commute fuel and time in the traffic, would we all be working from home again? When Covid came around, it suited employers perfectly well to have employees working from home... #workfromhome
July 22, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Imagine if employers had to pay for your work commute fuel and time in the traffic, would we all be working from home again? When Covid came around, it suited employers perfectly well to have employees working from home... #workfromhome
My #meshtastic node in #capetown #southafrica has now seen 40 different Meshtastic nodes across Cape Town just by radio link alone. There are around 17 nodes that are active 24/7 and one or two high site nodes that help everyone connect to everyone else […]
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June 29, 2024 at 10:18 AM
My #meshtastic node in #capetown #southafrica has now seen 40 different Meshtastic nodes across Cape Town just by radio link alone. There are around 17 nodes that are active 24/7 and one or two high site nodes that help everyone connect to everyone else […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Trying some camo on the turret of my #warthunder tank. The theory is that the hard square shape of the turret does not protrude out so obviously when behind bushes, and also helps disguise any weak spots that gunners may aim for. Pity I could only afford this one piece of camo ;-)
June 27, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Trying some camo on the turret of my #warthunder tank. The theory is that the hard square shape of the turret does not protrude out so obviously when behind bushes, and also helps disguise any weak spots that gunners may aim for. Pity I could only afford this one piece of camo ;-)