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I'm in England and rent two shipping containers from a storage company on a monthly rolling basis. The company is moving to another site nearby.

A little over two weeks ago, they emailed saying customers could either relocate to the new site or end their agreement at the current site at the end of the following month.

I asked how the relocation would work because one container contains items on shelving that could move or be damaged in transit. They said the containers may be transported while still loaded and asked whether I wanted a new container to transfer the contents into or was happy for them to "try to move your container after you have secured the contents."

I told them I was happy for one container, which is mainly clothing, to be moved with prior notice. For the other, I said I needed to consider the options and would contact them once I had a firm plan.

They replied that I would need to sign a disclaimer before the move and that they would contact me with a date.

About a week later they sent a "Client Consent to Relocate Stored Container" form. It says the move is carried out "entirely at my/our request and with my/our consent", that all risk of damage remains with me, and broadly excludes their liability.

I have not signed it.

About a week later they emailed again saying all containers would start being moved within a few days regardless of whether the consent form had been returned, unless customers gave them date restrictions. They also again invited customers to reply granting consent.

The original contract does allow them, on reasonable notice, to require me to move my goods to "another unit", and if I don't do so they can move them themselves. However, that wording also says they remain liable for loss or damage caused wilfully or negligently by them or their contractors.

My concern is that the contract refers to "another unit", whereas elsewhere in the same T&Cs they expressly use the wording "another unit or Site" when they intend to allow movement to a different site.

There is also a notice issue. The contract requires at least one full calendar month's written notice to terminate, but its notice provision says notices are only considered given if delivered by hand or sent by post. Their notice was by email.

My questions are:

1. Does the relocation wording actually allow them to move my loaded container to a completely different site?
2. Can they move it without my consent after sending a form specifically asking for that consent?
3. If I don't sign the new disclaimer, does the original contract still govern liability?
4. Is the emailed termination notice effective given the contract's notice provisions?
5. Should I now explicitly tell them not to move the container I have not agreed to move until this is resolved?

I'm not trying to obstruct the relocation. My main concern is them moving a loaded container containing potentially breakable items without agreement, while also trying to shift the risk of damage onto me.

I’m currently using a Corsair K95 Platinum with Cherry Speed switches. My use is mainly general typing, coding, and occasional casual gaming.

My biggest annoyance with the K95 is how easily the keys actuate. Even a light accidental brush can trigger a key press, which gets frustrating. I’d say my normal typing style is to bottom out keys rather than hover around the actuation point. It's also a full size keyboard and I'm finding it either has to be further left than I'd like, or intrude on mouse space.

I’m currently torn between the Keychron Q1 Max and the Q1 HE. I'd probably get a matching Q0 numpad in the future.

With the Q1 Max, I’d probably go for Jupiter Banana switches. The idea of a more deliberate key press, with clear tactile feedback around actuation, sounds appealing. This also provides the opportunity to experiment in the future with different mechanical switches.

With the Q1 HE, I’d likely set the actuation point much lower, closer to the bottom of the key travel, to avoid accidental presses. I think I prefer the OSA over the KSA keycaps on the max. I doubt I'd make use of any of the other benefits hall effect switches provide as I'm not a big gamer. I also clearly would not be able to experiment with other switch types, and tactile wouldn't be an option.

I imagine that either would be a definite improvement on what I currently have. For typing, coding, and general productivity, which would be the better choice? Would the Q1 HE set with a deep actuation point feel good for typing, or would the Q1 Max with tactile switches be the safer bet?

I put together a SayoDevice script for the FiiO KB1 that controls OBS recording from a single key, with LED feedback and tunable timing using the key’s four script arguments. It could no doubt be modified to control streaming or perhaps mic mute in a similar way. I've only given it cursory testing, but it appears to work well.

Behaviour:

Tap from idle       = start recording
Tap while recording = pause recording
Tap while paused    = unpause recording
Hold any time       = stop recording

LED feedback:

Red breathing = recording
Amber blink   = paused
Green flash   = stop command sent
White flash   = press detected / deciding tap vs hold
LED off       = stopped / script exited

Configure these hotkeys in OBS:

F13 = Start Recording
F14 = Stop Recording
F15 = Pause Recording
F16 = Unpause Recording

Important OBS note: if pause recording does not work, check your OBS recording settings. Pause may not be available if recording is set to use the stream encoder / “same as stream” style settings.

In sayodevice.com paste the script lower down and save, exit and re-enter the script editor to check it saved successfully - scripts just refuse to save if there are any issues. Under binding select "script", select the script you saved to, and configure the following key arguments:

V0 = red breathing step delay in ms
V1 = red breathing top/bottom pause in ms
V2 = tap-vs-hold threshold, multiplied by 256 ms
V3 = post-pause settle delay, multiplied by 256 ms

Recommended starting values:

V0 = 45
V1 = 90
V2 = 2
V3 = 3

That means:

V0 45 = 45 ms between red brightness steps
V1 90 = 90 ms at the dimmest/brightest red points
V2 2  = about 512 ms hold threshold
V3 3  = about 768 ms pause-settle delay before unpause is accepted

Do not leave the arguments at 0. If V2 is 0, the hold check becomes effectively instant. If V0 or V1 is 0, the breathing effect may run too fast to be useful.

The script:

MODE_JOG
LED_CTRL 255
LED_COL 255  0  0
SLEEP_X256_VAL V2
JZ KEY_IO  loc_00d8
PRESS_GK hidkey_F13
SLEEP 35
RELEASE_GK hidkey_F13
SLEEP 35

.loc_0015:
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 20  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 50  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 90  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 140  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 200  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 255  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V1
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 200  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 140  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 90  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 50  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V0
JZ KEY_IO  loc_0086
LED_COL 20  0  0
SLEEP_VAL V1
JMP loc_0015

.loc_0086:
LED_COL 255  255  255
SLEEP_X256_VAL V2
JZ KEY_IO  loc_00d8
PRESS_GK hidkey_F15
SLEEP 80
RELEASE_GK hidkey_F15
SLEEP 80
WAIT_IF_PRESS
LED_COL 255  120  0
SLEEP_X256_VAL V3

.loc_0099:
JZ KEY_IO  loc_00b0
LED_COL 255  120  0
SLEEP 220
JZ KEY_IO  loc_00b0
LED_COL 20  8  0
SLEEP 220
JMP loc_0099

.loc_00b0:
LED_COL 255  255  255
SLEEP_X256_VAL V2
JZ KEY_IO  loc_00d8
PRESS_GK hidkey_F16
SLEEP 80
RELEASE_GK hidkey_F16
SLEEP 80
WAIT_IF_PRESS
LED_COL 255  0  0
SLEEP 150
JMP loc_0015

.loc_00d8:
LED_COL 0  255  0
PRESS_GK hidkey_F14
SLEEP 35
RELEASE_GK hidkey_F14
SLEEP 35
WAIT_IF_PRESS
LED_COL 0  0  0
EXIT

A few implementation notes:

MODE_JOG is needed so the running script can keep checking the physical key. Without it, pressing the key again while the script is running may just terminate the script instead of being detected as input.

KEY_IO is pressed-low, so the repeated JZ KEY_IO ... checks are what let the script detect presses during the red breathing and amber blinking loops.

The red breathing effect is script-side LED stepping, not the device’s native lighting-mode breathing effect.

The script uses numeric/export-style labels like .loc_0015: because the SayoDevice editor seems to accept these more reliably than descriptive labels like .loc_pause: or .loc_stop:.

The short solid amber delay after pausing is intentional. It gives OBS a moment to settle into the paused state before the script starts accepting the next tap as unpause. In practice, wait for the amber blink before tapping again to unpause.

Main limitation: this does not read OBS state directly. The KB1 sends hotkeys and tracks its own assumed state. The LED indicator should stay accurate as long as recording is only controlled from this key and not manually changed inside OBS.

Claiming Employment Support Allowance and contemplating self employment with activities I can manage and at a pace I can manage. I understand it's meant to be possible to do so alongside claiming ESA with the following limitations.

Working Hours: You must work for less than 16 hours a week (averaged over 5 weeks if your hours vary).

Earnings Limit: You cannot earn more than £203.50 a week in net profit.

I have concerns about making the leap to start, informing DWP, and what happens from then. I also don't know how much I'm likely to make until I start and get into the swing of things.

Is it just a case of contacting DWP asking for permission to become self employed while on ESA?

How are earnings kept track of? What happens if I tip over the limit? Then what happens if I drop back under the limit?

Ideally I'd like to be able to eventually earn over the limit and close my claim, but there's clearly no guarantees.

Hoping for some insight from someone who has been through the process or has knowledge of the system. Thanks.

Currently renting a storage unit that's a shipping container in a yard. I've written a review below with the intention of posting on review sites. Do you think the review is fair? Could it cause any backlash?

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The site regularly has items stored around the yard outside containers, and I have seen scrap cars left directly outside people’s units. On one vehicle, someone had written “please move, can’t access my unit” across the window, suggesting access was obstructed. It feels more like a work yard than a properly controlled storage facility.

I am also concerned about what appears to be waste processing or dismantling taking place on site, including items such as fridge freezers. If this is happening without proper controls, it raises serious environmental and safety concerns.

I have also seen evidence suggesting waste has been burned on site, which raises further concerns about safety and supervision. On top of that, I am aware of reports of previous break-ins and thefts from units. All these issues combined makes me question how effective the security and rule enforcement really are.

A storage facility should feel secure, well managed, and properly supervised, with any contractually obligated rules enforced equally to all. Based on what I have seen and heard, I do not currently have confidence that the site is being controlled as well as it should be. This is particularly disappointing given recent price increases.

As things stand, I would not recommend (storage company). There are cheaper places in the (City) area without these problems. If the situation improves in the future (and I have not yet relocated to another storage facility), I will update this review.

S24 ultra, latest one UI 8.5. All apps updated. Cleared data of goodlock and lockstar, and made sure battery optimisations are off. Using AOD too.

Whenever I make changes in lockstar, eventually these are gone and reverted to default.

Is there any known fix? Thanks.

Please report illegal political flyposting , such as boards attached to lamp posts to https://services.leeds.gov.uk/IllegalAdvertising

Also remember those illegally advertising are breaking the law, and want to be elected to the council which deals with such illegality. They should know better. Please do not vote for them.