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    What are my broadband options?

    Wouldn't count on it. We barely get 3g here and 5g is a weaker signal. Fortunately our cab is fttc enabled, albeit the slower type not g-fast. If only they concentrated on hitting more coverage than just balls out speed in popular areas. Contracts are pricey with low data caps Presently.
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    Looking for a simple NAS (or similar) for home use

    Wouldn't really touch a nas that isn't qnap or synology to be honest. The rest are either basic or just drive manufacturers playing at nas. Qnap and syn are probably some of the easiest boxes to configure, default settings will generally be enough for most. Out of interest what isn't simple...
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    Website security (need it or not)

    I think that sounds more like Wordpress vulnerability rather than SSL related. Wordpress over the years has had a tonne of security flaws allowing people to gain control over sites. Always make sure it, and any Wordpress plugins, are up to date.
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    Google suspends business with Huawei after Trump blacklist

    It's the price we pay for demanding cheap goods as consumers
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    Google suspends business with Huawei after Trump blacklist

    For what it's worth my P20 Pro just received May's Android security patches.
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    Double DIN car radio with good satnav

    I use Google maps from my phone via android auto and honestly I can't think of a time lack of data was a problem. I think these days once you plug in a destination it caches a certain amount of data in advance. Obviously you need data for the initial search and for traffic updates. Done over...
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    Double DIN car radio with good satnav

    Android auto compatible device, assuming you have a compatible handset will get you google maps which now also has waze features ported over.
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    Car buyers should have 'long, hard think' about diesel

    it cant, because I cannot install a charging point :) i quoted the headline of the article and left it for people to read and make their own conclusion.
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    Car buyers should have 'long, hard think' about diesel

    range is an issue when I can fill the tank of my estate and not have to refill for a week
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    Car buyers should have 'long, hard think' about diesel

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48340202 Electric cars not attractive for most people in the UK
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    Google suspends business with Huawei after Trump blacklist

    https://www.techpowerup.com/255772/amd-takes-a-bigger-revenue-hit-than-microsoft-from-huawei-ban-goldman-sachs US Tech Firms to lose $11 Billion USD. Lol, that'll be why Hu have been given a temporary pass on trading then..
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    Google suspends business with Huawei after Trump blacklist

    View: https://BANNED/Android/status/1130313848332988421 @Android For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w/ the recent US government actions: We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play...
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    Google suspends business with Huawei after Trump blacklist

    Essentially all because US companies are struggling to compete with Huawei rapid growth too.
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    Google suspends business with Huawei after Trump blacklist

    Fingers crossed there will be a uturn the same as the short ZTE ban. Otherwise it'll be hilarious if China retaliate with telling apple to cease manufacturing in their Chinese factories.
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    Huawei P30 Pro - Can't Buy It!

    **** Trump https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-tech-alphabet-exclusive/exclusive-google-suspends-some-business-with-huawei-after-trump-blacklist-source-idUSKCN1SP0NB
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