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Unfortunately, I own a car https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/adding-android-system-to-volvo-v50.18986829/#post-37072074 that makes it really difficult to upgrade anything to do with the entertainment system. I was hoping that the screen solution might be a clever way round things.

Hi there. Is it possible to connect an external touchscreen (preferably around 10") to an Android phone? If so, what might my options be? The reason I ask is that I currently use my phone as my entertainment system in my car but the screen is a bit small. It has just occurred to me that if I...

Thanks very much for that. Nice upgrade on the Bluetooth - I completely get how your system works now (you indeed have exactly the same set up as me). Having done a bit more reading, it does seem that the reversing camera is available as an optional extra that you can also buy (and will work...

Thanks guys - really good point about stalling. The only time I ever stall is when reversing up my drive - for some reason, my Volvo really struggles with that one task. That product that you linked looks absolutely perfect...

Thanks for that, Soldato. Having looked, there are indeed loads of Android Auto screens and some have a hardwired reversing camera (which is perfect). I am bit confused, however, as to what these are. Are they basically tablets that have been stripped down and had an Android Auto OS added to...

Hi there. I am looking to try and upgrade the standard sound system in my Volvo V50 and would be really grateful for some advice. The current stereo is really basic - just has an FM stereo, CD player and auxiliary in. I have an old Amazon Firetablet 8 (7 gen) that I had a go with, first but...

Just to add to this - I have, in fact, been unable to find any batteries for that specific model of tablet. They all seem to be for earlier generations. If anyone can find any, I would appreciate a link. I have, however, found a company that will fit a replacement for £60.00. Do you think...

Hi there. My tablet (3GB Ram version) has suddenly been playing up. It randomly shuts down/restarts and the battery drops to 50% and then suddenly to 1% but then it stays on for quite a while. I contacted Amazon to ask if this was a commonly known problem (which they say isn't) but they...

Great - thanks ever so much for the advice. Much appreciated.

Thanks everyone - seems that it is pretty clear that PC only is the way to go. I hadn't realised that PC games were that much cheaper to begin with. I bought my boy a used copy of WWE 2K22, of an "auction site" for £12.00 but have found that the later edition, 2k23, is available for just...

Hi there. My son has had an Xbox One for many years (must have at least 30 physical discs plus more downloaded) but wanted a gaming PC, which I bought him for Christmas. He now seems to spend all his time on the PC and I was wondering what to do with the Xbox. He has already removed Fortnite...

Thanks Spile - did you take any particular measures to secure your server itself or are you just happy that the VPN is strong enough to prevent access in the first place?

Hi there. I am running Openmediavault on my home server and have a number of services (Home Assistant, PiHole, TVHeadend, Jellyfin) all running as docker containers. I would really like to have a go at remotely accessing my server as I can: * Back up photos to my server hard drives as well as...

Hi Pickers - best upgrade I have made, to be honest. The S12 has never crashed, is silent and everything on it is lightning quick. I have even stuck on a few extra dockers, since, and they again never slow ti down. Could not recommend enough. I am by no means an expert but feel free to let...

Hi there. I am off to Turkey, next month, and just realised that my phone provider does not include this country as part of its package. There is Wifi in the hotel but I am a bit worried about using if for anything sensitive. Are there any free VPNs that I could set up, before hand, just to...

Thanks so much for the input - does seem clear that Motorola is not the deal that it used to be and should be avoided. Annoyingly, I missed out on that deal on the POCO X5 - I was tempted by that myself. Great point, in particular, about screen size - I am checking whether there is a screen...

Thanks for that - see what you mean. Have read quite a lot on how that G73 is not quite the deal it first appears to be. My other half seems to be favouring the Xiaomi Redmit Note 12, based upon her own research. Does seem to be a really good phone (and I own a Xiaomi myself) but I am...

Am just looking at the Motorola G73, which you can get for £230.00 at the moment. A bit over budget but you get a huge increase in everything, from what I can tell.

Thanks guys. That Nokia looks like a really good deal, actually. The other options, I am currently look at, were the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 and the various Motorola models - there are load of them, all getting pretty good reviews, for under £200.00. Having done some more research, I would...

Hi there. I haven't bought a phone in quite some time and not up-to-date on current specs. My wife is after a new one budget of £200.00, tops. Any advice on what to consider, would be much appreciated. Happy to consider any brand - I, personally, still have an old Xiaomi that is still...