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#3344831 20-Feb-2025 09:41

On Android phone? Update their Google Business listing. And if people have that phone in their contacts then it will show up regardless.

This only works if all outgoing calls come from the same number. If the business uses something like DDI / Teams then each person has their own number (depending on settings), making things harder.

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#3344833 20-Feb-2025 09:52

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On Android phone? Update their Google Business listing. And if people have that phone in their contacts then it will show up regardless.

This only works if all outgoing calls come from the same number. If the business uses something like DDI / Teams then each person has their own number (depending on settings), making things harder.

Thanks. Will that cover iPhones as well ? Secondly, if the customer has a 0800 and the landlne, can you associate both with the name?

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#3344834 20-Feb-2025 09:55

networkn:

freitasm:

On Android phone? Update their Google Business listing. And if people have that phone in their contacts then it will show up regardless.

This only works if all outgoing calls come from the same number. If the business uses something like DDI / Teams then each person has their own number (depending on settings), making things harder.

Thanks. Will that cover iPhones as well ? Secondly, if the customer has a 0800 and the landlne, can you associate both with the name?

I think things will trickle down. And yes, multiple phones.

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#3344875 20-Feb-2025 12:30

Behodar:

My local Night 'n Day does, so presumably they all do, although it doesn't look like there are any on the North Shore.

Ah, thanks, wasn't aware of them. Looks like the closest one to here is Henderson.

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#3346042 23-Feb-2025 18:34

Anyone tried a wonky box? Thoughts?

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#3346047 23-Feb-2025 18:51

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Anyone tried a wonky box?

Is that what you use to corral a donkey in?

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#3346161 23-Feb-2025 20:53

networkn:

Anyone tried a wonky box? Thoughts?

Tried one once and quickly realised I prefer a straight one.

Sometimes I just sit and think. Other times I just sit.

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#3346169 23-Feb-2025 21:39

They didn't really seem to be substantially cheaper than other sources.

You need to be open to trying lots of new things and not really knowing what you're getting.

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#3346417 24-Feb-2025 20:04

I'm spending a night at a budget motel in the near future. Today they sent me an email reminding me about my booking, along with a statement that I still have time to upgrade to a private bathroom. This made me have a panicked check of my booking, because it conjured up an image of a communal toilet and shower.

All is well: the upgrade is literally to get a room with a bath. Without the upgrade, I still get a private toilet and shower.

My question is whether you think this is deliberate scaremongering, or whether I just misunderstood the email. How would you interpret a statement like that?

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#3346420 24-Feb-2025 20:08

Would have to see the original email, could be either way.

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#3346715 25-Feb-2025 15:26

Have you ever come across a "screen Saver" pc that shows weather news etc bit like the alexa picture frame screen. Got a 17" laptop with a screwed battery but other wise works fine.

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#3346726 25-Feb-2025 16:07

gnfb:

Have you ever come across a "screen Saver" pc that shows weather news etc bit like the alexa picture frame screen. Got a 17" laptop with a screwed battery but other wise works fine.

the free version of dakboard is what I have running on a couple of screens - gives me a calendar and my todo list from google. Other things to add to it are paid options. If you look at it then you should get other suggestions start to get advertised to you.

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#3347832 26-Feb-2025 11:23

richms:

gnfb:

Have you ever come across a "screen Saver" pc that shows weather news etc bit like the alexa picture frame screen. Got a 17" laptop with a screwed battery but other wise works fine.

the free version of dakboard is what I have running on a couple of screens - gives me a calendar and my todo list from google. Other things to add to it are paid options. If you look at it then you should get other suggestions start to get advertised to you.

Thanks thats exactly what I am looking for

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