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Dyson with death
One of our neighbours was taken to hospital in the night with suspected Covid. I hear he?s been put on one of the new Dyson ventilators and is now picking up nicely:-)
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Computer back-up qustion
I have an external HDD permanently connected to my PC via a USB port. The HDD has it's own power supply, and is switched on when the computer is switched on (they're both plugged into the same 4-way...
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what do you think?
Does anybody think all this is making them feel more alive and appreciating just breathing and what is important ?....we were taking so many things for granted and squabbling over nothing and some...
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Washing machine door lock
I don't need help, but I'm writing this account in case it interests or helps others. I bought my Candy washing machinein 2011 because its front to back depth is only 40cm whereas all other makes and...
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Wonders of Technology ;-)
The government insists the coronavirus crisis will not slow its timetable for reaching a trade deal. The government insists the coronavirus crisis will not slow its timetable for reaching a trade...
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feckin telly
Try setting the language to English.
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OT: SitRep Morrisons
To Morrisons Canterbury today. They have barriers up for queueing just like at the airport. You take your trolley with you in the Q. This is just the Q to get in the store; while waiting you respect...
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O T 100mph Tornado
Pacific Tornado 101.6mph run 15th May 2017 Prt2 Due to copyright issues with the music used in this clip, it cannot be viewed on mobile devices.....sorry not down to me.
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uk radio amateur (2024 Update)
Those recordings that Jim made of Paul when he snitched on him were astonishingly good quality and were able to be matched perfectly to that broadcast radio recording of ?John Wilkie?, to a ?forensic...
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Timber merchants still open?
I need (if possible) some lengths of 2 * 2 sawn timber. Travis Perkins has shut down and is only delivering to essential services. Does anyone know of a Builders' or Timber Merchant which is still...
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OT cold calling
I would expect in most cases they won't have access to the originating number (an in many cases there may not be one anyway - i.e. the call comes into the network via VoIP, not a phone line) When it...
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Possibly for ARW - cable reel recommendation
I'm looking to buy (by *delivery*) a 25 - 30m extension cable and reel. Single socket output is fine but water resistant if possible. Fully unwound with a minimum 2500w rating/240v/13A. Fully wound...
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VOIP (Softphone, Donestic)
Hi All, I used to have an all on my (O2) mobile which allowed Me to make and receive calls which appeared on my BT bill (at the same rate as if I?d used my BTLandline). Can?t remember what the App was...
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OT: Ho hum - less new cases today than yesterday...
In my county anyway. It's as quiet as the grave here. If everywhere else bis being as conscientious as round here, this thing could stop more or less dead in its tracks quite quickly.
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Travellling to Scotland
Of course you can, If Prince Charles can travel there while infected then you can surely?
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