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Preventing Wifi download copyright infringements
we have two holiday cottages on the farm, and there is a WIFI access point provided for their use which is on a VLAN isolating it from the rest of my network. Never had problems, but yesterday i got...
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Dashcam install
I'm about to install a Next Base 312GW dashcam in Management's car and am not sure on whether I should connect it to a permanently-on source or one which is live only when the ignition is turned on....
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Filling gaps between concrete slabs - HELP!
Hi, I need some advice. I have huge concrete slabs in my patio which were never filled. I?ve removed all moss and weeds and plan on power washing. I?d like to fill them afterwards. I?ve checked online...
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You are a 4th Year apprentice, what do you do next?
You are a 4th year apprentice working in a school. Having earlier in the day fallen through a classroom ceiling it is time for you to enter the loft again. Do you a) Get up there and this time take a...
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Elonex 386 battery (again)
Many thanks for all the useful comments and links. Pics here : I assume the first picture shows the battery - helpfully stamped Timekeeper :-) What I'm not sure is whether that battery just unplugs or...
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Decent British or German solenoid valve manufacturer?
Does anyone know of a *decent* manufacturer of water solenoid valves, preferably a source from which there could be some come-back in the future, such that I can get an outdoor valve (240V, I don't...
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Scanning newsprint - tips?
Trivial question really, but this group is the fount of all knowledge ... I do a quiz for the pub, every few weeks. I do a picture round, by cutting out photos from newspapers/mags, and sticking them...
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multitool trick
Wrap a bit of sandpaper round a multitool blade and secure with a dab of superglue. A far better was to do detail sanding than any of the gadgets I've tried. Bill
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made to fail?
What's the purpose of this hole in handle at the stress point, other than to break? Bill Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily....
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Clarke tools
My CHT132 lazy tongs riveter broke yesterday. It's not quite two years old and has only done 200 rivets. I emailed Clarke for spare parts availability. Here's part of the reply: "Good Morning, We are...
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OT Garmin Etrex 10 GPS device
Some friends of mine bought a Garmin Etrex 10 GPS device for use when out walking. They're not very techy so asked me to look at it. It's very primitive, with utterly useless instructions and I can't...
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Oven with temperature readout
I am trying to find a reasonably priced single oven with a digital temerature readout. None of the sites I have visited boast of one. Anybody any useful recent experience?
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Talking smart meter display units
Has anyone, anywhere had one actually supplied yet? Ofgen claim they are available but EDF who I'm with say they are not. Who is telling porkies. I have put my foot down with a firm hand and told...
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Sturmey Archer gurus?
Hi, I am in the process of stripping a 3sp SA brake / hub (X-RD3) and wondered if anyone here was personally familiar with this range of hub (rather than the older models) and could offer any general...
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OT Geert Wilders on events last week
Geert Wilders, Dutch MP: "I am here on behalf of millions. Freedom of speech is being violated all over Europe and also in Britain. Restore freedom of speech."
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