WiFi calling on the OnePlus 5t with Three UK
Over the years, I've often wondered why my mobile phone doesn't do this "WiFi calling" thing. Being at a conference and not being able to make a call from th...
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Android-controlled sound mixer for the church
Five years ago (!), we upgraded the AV systems at the church. One of the key changes made back then was to place the cabinet with the equipment in it at the ...
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