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Running a microwave oven (almost) empty

Here's a question for all the microwave experts. I know you shouldn't run a microwave oven empty because of reflected e...
5 comments posted 9yrs
posted by actodesco
5 comments posted 9yrs posted by actodesco

W/7 -8 Network password question

OK so I am running 7 or 8. Is there a way to disable that network password deal so my XP machines or presumably other w...
10 comments posted 9yrs
posted by gfretwell
10 comments posted 9yrs posted by gfretwell

Now , about Linux Mint ...

I decided to try it out in one box that's kind of "extra" as a dual boot with WinXP Pro - on a separate hard drive of c...
46 comments posted 9yrs
posted by snag_one
46 comments posted 9yrs posted by snag_one

Can A 12V Power Supply Wire Be Run Through A Wall?

Is there any code-compliant way to plug a 12V power supply pod into an attic receptacle and have the 12v wire run to a...
44 comments posted 9yrs
posted by teamarrows
44 comments posted 9yrs posted by teamarrows

Drill bit sharpener

any recommendations pro or con?
8 comments posted 9yrs
posted by nospamplease
8 comments posted 9yrs posted by nospamplease

OT Rickles

Don Rickles R I P His bio is quite interesting ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Rickles He was certainly a mainstay...
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by hubops
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by hubops

opinions on bifold doors vs. french doors?

Hi, I'm framing a laundry closet in the basement for side-by-side washer and dr yer. The doorway I made is 72" wide. My...
11 comments posted 9yrs
posted by millinghill
11 comments posted 9yrs posted by millinghill

Recommendation for cordless drill/saw??

I have a big pile of 20 year old cordless drills and saws. I have a big pile of batteries. Problem is that the batterie...
32 comments posted 9yrs
posted by ham789
32 comments posted 9yrs posted by ham789

Metal roof over shingles

I have 2 roof on my house now & am thinking about putting a metal roof on without tearing the old roof off. Would this b...
7 comments posted 9yrs
posted by JT
7 comments posted 9yrs posted by JT

Opinions

I'm looking for a vacuum for carpets. Any suggestions?
17 comments posted 9yrs
posted by overthere
17 comments posted 9yrs posted by overthere

Par20 led bulbs

I installed the Par 20 50 watt led bulbs. Why don't they work.
3 comments posted 9yrs
posted by Mackie
3 comments posted 9yrs posted by Mackie

OS upgrades

I'm still searching for more speed from this desktop , and have plans to upgrade to a Phenom X4 CPU and go to 64 bit XP...
190 comments posted 9yrs
posted by snag_one
190 comments posted 9yrs posted by snag_one