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Kranspoort Pass

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by Phillip Coetser » 2023-09-19T04:31:12+02:00

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Hi all, just a word of warning. Motorists travelling between Groblersdal and Middelburg on the N11 in Mpumalanga, should take note that Sanral is...

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We had a close look and it seen it now covers all four lanes. It also seem to be more like a rumble bump than a proper speed bump. After a lot of...

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Password compromised check

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Please visit and use the form to check whether any passwords associated with your email addresses have been compromised in past worldwide breaches....

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Replacement parts

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2023-09-17T02:18:06+02:00
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by aronrana » 2023-09-16T19:22:26+02:00

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Hi all. Does anyone know where I can the magnetic cradle for my Garmin nuvi 3597? I need a replacement one. Thanks.

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Hi aronrana, welcome to the forum. Try Macete Eletronics and the part no: for this item is SKU 010-11983-01, at phone no: 031 5022674 and or Navworld...

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2023-09-17T02:18:06+02:00
Warning for N4

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Perpetrators are using home made spikes wrapped in plastic to force motorists to stop an rob them they are active on the N4 diamond Hill area

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Beware Of Falling Rocks.

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by Phillip Coetser » 2019-09-27T08:44:47+02:00

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Hi all, this is happening more and more.
Be very vigilant when approaching bridges, especially when traveling at night. A number of...

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2019-09-27T08:44:47+02:00
Safer Online Shopping

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2019-09-13T05:57:58+02:00

by Phillip Coetser » 2019-09-13T05:57:58+02:00

Hi all,
The growth in the popularity of online shopping websites has brought an increase in the activities of cybercriminals that are targeting...

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2019-09-13T05:57:58+02:00
Download Offline Maps In The Google Maps App.

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2019-05-14T07:54:04+02:00

by Phillip Coetser » 2019-05-14T07:54:04+02:00

Hi all, where would we be without Google Maps? Downloading Google Maps directions can be quite useful if you're going somewhere that doesn't have a...

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2019-05-14T07:54:04+02:00
Windows 7, 8, 10 Forum

Last post by F.Viljoen « 2019-04-02T09:42:57+02:00

by F.Viljoen » 2019-04-02T09:42:57+02:00

Very useful information over here. :cool:

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Map Converter for Mac

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2019-01-14T04:18:37+02:00

by Phillip Coetser » 2019-01-14T04:18:37+02:00

Hi all....found this at Garmin for Mac users that might be interested....(
•MapConverter converts maps and unlock codes on your Windows PC to the...

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NavWorld

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by Phillip Coetser » 2018-10-27T09:38:26+02:00

Hi all, Navworld is now in three areas, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape town......read more here (

Regards

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2018-10-27T09:38:26+02:00
Windows 10 October 2018 Update is deleting user data

Last post by Jan Horn « 2018-10-09T17:16:57+02:00
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by Phillip Coetser » 2018-10-09T11:31:10+02:00

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Hi all, Phillip. For information, the Windows 10, October 2018 Update, version 1809 is now available for download, but along with the new features...

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I believe that Microsoft delayed the pushing of the upgrade to their registered users until they have fixed the bug that is causing the wiping of...

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Garmin South Africa

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2018-08-09T09:43:23+02:00

by Phillip Coetser » 2018-08-09T09:43:23+02:00

Hi guys, Phillip. For information, Garmin South Africa has moved to:

The Mall Offices
Office 802 - 8th Floor
11 Cradock Avenue
Rosebank...

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2018-08-09T09:43:23+02:00
Speed cameras in Cape

Last post by Jan Horn « 2018-06-27T12:58:11+02:00
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by Phillip Coetser » 2018-06-26T14:41:30+02:00

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Hi guys, Phillip. Speed cameras in Cape 'will now have to be clearly visible', and I quote,

Cape Town -

Speed cameras, often hidden behind trees...

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Wow that is quite a different approach to what is currently being done. I have seen cameras mounted on top of the overhead trafic robots in a few...

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2018-06-27T12:58:11+02:00
Windows 10 Maps App

Last post by Jan Horn « 2018-06-19T17:21:54+02:00
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by Phillip Coetser » 2018-06-19T09:20:52+02:00

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Hi guys, Phillip. Has anybody used the maps app. in Windows 10 yet? Quite interesting, I must say. The maps app. is powered by Microsoft, and...

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Never noticed it before. If my memory serves me correct Microsoft has some share in here maps (City Navigator) at one stage so the data is likely tp...

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2018-06-19T17:21:54+02:00
Useful link for DIY mechanics

Last post by fugglefeet « 2017-09-30T07:50:54+02:00
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by fugglefeet » 2016-03-23T05:37:09+02:00

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Hi all,

Here is a link to a website for DIY mechanics looking for OEM part numbers on vehicles:-

Hope this is helpful

Darryl

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Hi all,

It has been some time now that this link has died an untimely death. I haven't been able to find out why, but I will surely miss it. It has...

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2017-09-30T07:50:54+02:00
Powerful text editor alternative to Windows Notepad

Last post by paswanepoel « 2016-08-04T16:06:47+02:00
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by fugglefeet » 2016-01-04T19:21:47+02:00

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Here is the link to Notepad++. It's Notepad on steroids:-

Hope this is helpful.
Darryl

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Cannot agree more. Have been using it for the last 4 years.
Can also load much bigger files.

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2016-08-04T16:06:47+02:00
Toll Calculator

Last post by Jan Horn « 2016-02-25T07:48:07+02:00

by Jan Horn » 2016-02-25T07:48:07+02:00

A nice site to calculate toll fees for your trip.

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Last post by Jan Horn
2016-02-25T07:48:07+02:00
Archieved GPX files and Current Log files

Last post by Jan Horn « 2016-01-04T13:03:11+02:00
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by Willem N » 2016-01-04T12:27:14+02:00

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Hi
Would like to share experience on GPX files on the Garmin units

The units archive the tracks in a GPX file.

What is the criteria before...

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Been trying to figure that one out for sometime. It seem to be totally random. Some time it is archived during a stop along a trip and some time it...

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Last post by Jan Horn
2016-01-04T13:03:11+02:00
Outdoor Camping

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2015-12-01T05:53:48+02:00

by Phillip Coetser » 2015-12-01T05:53:48+02:00

Hi guys, Phillip. For all the camping enthusiasts, here is a link for www.wegsleep.co.za Very useful website, with a lot of info

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Last post by Phillip Coetser
2015-12-01T05:53:48+02:00
Connecting the New Model Nuvi's to Mapsource

Last post by jvermeulen « 2015-11-16T07:04:14+02:00
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by Jan Horn » 2015-11-14T13:44:48+02:00

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The newer nuvis aren't designed to work with Mapsource, but its replacement Basecamp. However there is a work around that involves switching your...

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Thanks Jan for this

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2015-11-16T07:04:14+02:00
Community Page

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2015-06-04T10:39:58+02:00
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by Phillip Coetser » 2015-06-04T07:39:02+02:00

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Hi guys, Phillip. Is this webpage still in use? Last data posted there was in Dec. 2014

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Hi Jan, thank you for the reply. I had this link on my web page menu bar for a long time.

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Last post by Phillip Coetser
2015-06-04T10:39:58+02:00
JaVaWa GMTK

Last post by Jan Horn « 2015-05-20T20:37:56+02:00
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by Jan Horn » 2015-05-15T08:26:12+02:00

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I came across this very useful program recently. It can backup all the maps, gma and unlock codes currently on your computer to be used later to...

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Yes it is worth visiting. There are such a vast array of features it will cover a few pages to list all and describe what it can do. It is a must...

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2015-05-20T20:37:56+02:00
New ASOD in Cape Town

Last post by Jan Horn « 2014-10-06T18:20:02+02:00
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by w429074n » 2014-10-06T17:41:21+02:00

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Article on new ASOD implemented in Cape Town,

The City of Cape Town has installed an average speed over distance (ASOD) system on Nelson Mandela...

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Thanks for the info. Personally I think that Asod's are by far better and more efficient in reducing speeding than either fixed or mobile cameras...

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Last post by Jan Horn
2014-10-06T18:20:02+02:00
1:50 000 TOPO MAPS

Last post by greenleader « 2014-06-02T15:36:06+02:00
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by greenleader » 2014-05-27T12:03:05+02:00

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Where can one find these maps for downloading. I need a few from the Hardap region in Namibia
Thanks

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Thanks for all the replies. I will look through them.

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2014-06-02T15:36:06+02:00
Link to Gary Hayman Web site

Last post by Jan Horn « 2014-02-23T15:23:56+02:00

by Jan Horn » 2014-02-23T15:23:56+02:00

Here are two links to The Gary Hayman website which have some interesting information and reading

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2014-02-23T15:23:56+02:00
Garmin Express

Last post by Jan Horn « 2013-05-14T11:38:58+02:00
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by Phillip Coetser » 2013-05-14T10:44:33+02:00

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Hi Guys,
While browsing the internet , I found this ( Garmin Express Updater ), updated version of the Garmin web updater, which is a better way of...

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The problem sometimes are that big firms tend to develop a big brother attitude. I think computers were more fun prior to the windows era. Hopefully...

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