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OT Win 10 update to EDGE denies existance of Firefox
The most recent Win 10 update was a new EDGE browser but it has assumed that it is THE browser without asking first. I use Firefox and if I go into options, Firefox says it is not the default browser....
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New nukes ?
I'm not a fan of nuclear but I don't mind the idea of numerous smaller ones.
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Plastic tubs
I have a number of the ubiquitous plastic tubs similar to these: all seem to eventually split near the handles after moderate domestic use around the garden. Has anyone found any that are...
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OT: And yet another reason to go vegan (if any more were needed). ;-(
And yet more examples of how all this 'mass production' of sentient creatures for our consumption and exploitation is coming back to bite them, us and the suppliers. ;-( was watching something on TV...
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B&Q w***ers.
Ordered a basin from B&Q. According to their website in stock in several stores, including my nearest one. Went to look at it, and it was on display - but was told they didn't have it but would be...
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3 years ago
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Royal Mail confusion
I'm expecting a package to be delivered. It reached Royal Mail in Chelmsford early this morning. This afternoon, I arranged for Royal Mail to leave it at a neighbour if nobody is here to receive it,...
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Hiosting stuff into loft
In a couple of months shall be downsizing from a 4-bedroom house to a small bungalow. I shall be flooring the loft which will be esential for storage. The existing loft ladder is a flimsy affair. I...
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3 years ago
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Fancy an anglepoise lamp anyone?
A snip at £250
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3 years ago
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Boiler jobs.
Well the tuits finally reached the required level. Also the forecast advises the boiler won't be missed for a few days. Progress and concerns so far:- A benefit of underfloor heating manifolds is they...
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Grr.
Bought some Knightsbridge flush down lighters from TLC. For GU10 etc lamps. What an a***hole design. The terminal block cover has a machine screw into the steel frame which doesn't line up easily. And...
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3 years ago
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Replacement electric shower head time.
Our shower hose has just begun leaking so I have ordered a replacement, but the head is looking rather tired too, so probably time that was replaced too. Present head is one of those with a selector...
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3 years ago
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screwfix special electric chain saw £39.99
bought one...no idea why I need two......
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3 years ago
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Decent mpact driver bits?
A while back a mate gave me his spare (Makita) impact driver because he'd upgraded all his power tools to the same make / battery. I was building some simple racking yesterday and used it but the few...
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3 years ago
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Repairing an electric Oven
I am in the process of repairing my Zanussi ZCV667mx lower oven, it has two ovens. Basically the thermostat has failed meaning the over heat thermostat has also gone. I noticed when looking at the...
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3 years ago
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Toilet fill valve
Anybody any idea where I can buy a bottom fill toilet fill valve with a 70mm long tail, 1/2? thread. Struggling to source one and don?t want to replace the toilet. Thanks Bev
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