My full thoughts were too long for here, so I wrote a blog post: xanderjake.com/blog/2025/2...

It can even do live slideshows and news tickers, plus it uses xHE-AAC & HE-AACv2 audio codec, which means low power stereo sound on AM waves. Who thought of this! I'm so mind-blown!

That’s a new dish every day for 27 years. But for real-real, what's your secret takeaway hack I should try?

What do you think? Would you take your Xbox to Currys for repairs? I sure would if I had one, but this made me consider.

I love seeing more repairs, which means less e-waste, leading us to a more sustainable gaming industry.

And on top of that, the fact that you don’t need to have bought your Xbox from Currys to get it repaired there makes this a game-changer for UK & Ireland gamers.

And what's more - Currys is also serious about tackling electronic waste. Through their Long Live Your Tech initiative they already have repaired, reused and recycled 3M electrical items annually, that's 60k tonnes!

This move builds on the existing Surface repair program that Microsoft & Currys launched earlier. With this new Xbox repair service, tech is getting a longer life, which is great for both players & the planet, so I'm excited.

Why do I care? Well, we get:
✅ Faster & more convenient repairs
✅ No need to ship consoles overseas
✅ Expert service from an authorized provider

Gamers won’t have to stress over lengthy repairs anymore!

This is such a major win for gamers. Whether your Xbox is in warranty or out, you can now get it fixed at Currys, either in-store or at Europe’s largest tech repair center in Newark.

Tag a work buddy who gets it and share your best (or worst) self-driven moments. 👇

Self-driven? Here’s how to work smarter:
🤖 Use AI/chatbots for repetitive tasks.
⏳ No weekend work—protect deep work time.
📚 Keep learning & upskilling.

Survival tips:
✔️ Document EVERYTHING - emails, timestamps, proposals.
✔️ Find efficiency-focused allies.
✔️ Question outdated processes.

Ever heard "That’s not how we do things here." or "Let’s ask another team (again)." Yet the change magically happens later. #EmployeeEmpowerment
Here’s how I handle it ⬇️

The dark side? Self-driven employees face 3x more workplace bullying.
🚨 Credit theft
🚨 Gaslighting
🚨 Sabotage

Ignoring this? Say goodbye to your top talent.

Why companies love (and fear) them:
✅ Get things done, no red tape.
✅ Work independently, own results.
✅ Drive efficiency like pros.
❌ Intimidate insecure managers.
❌ Workaholic tendencies.
❌ Demand growth - deny it, and they bounce.

What makes them tick?
▪️ Passion over paychecks.
▪️ They Google, YouTube, or ChatGPT their way to solutions.
▪️ They recover fast & thrive on trust.