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I would to solve problem
More info i need to :). lisgero. I would to solve problem...
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Windows 10 - installing drivers
This is a continuation of the transferring video tape to PC, in that I now have the device, which comes with various cables, installation CD and dire warnings to download and install drivers BEFORE...
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OT. What the withdrawal agreement really means.
Just as we thought the orchestrated fog of confusion around the Withdrawal Agreement was about to lift, there were reports that Theresa May might even postpone the meaningful vote again while she...
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Transferring files, folders and programmes to new computer
I have a new-to-me computer, running W-7 64 bit. My existing computer runs W-7 32 bit. I want to copy all the files, folders and programmes to new computer so that it looks much like the old one....
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Dot & Dab fixings
FYI Been using these to fix TV brackets to dot & dab walls. long so go through the board/gap & leaves over 50mm in the block. Really strong fix. One-piece heavy duty concrete screws. Simple to...
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New apprentice gets off to a flying start
He filled in his new starter form and where it said "Next of kin" he put "My Mum".
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how hot do you run you CH boiler
That may be true, but in practice I don?t think Legionella has ever proved to be a problem in domestic systems. Tim
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How to remove waterproof spray from skin?
We suspected someone use waterprood spray to blow my house . Our body,face and hair contain this waterproof spray. Skin very glossy, and all wrinkles come out. Is there any product can remove...
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Not being allowed to use surge-protectors on cruise liner mains supplies
Anyone who goes on a cruise liner will (probably) know that if you take a multi-way mains block, to power multiple appliances from the single socket that they normally provide, it must not incorporate...
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PVA glue
A Youtuber claims to use PVA and superglue together. Lay down the PVA and then add superglue, Brting the joint together and the instanmt action of the superglue removes the need to use cramps . Really...
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Electrical contact cleaners
Does anyone have a favourite product for terminals in battery boxes for normal AA cells, etc? When I was a kid, my father used to blag little capsules of an Electrolube product from somewhere when he...
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13amp plug with micro usb
What I would like is a through plug, so that I can still connect another mains device. I find plenty on the net price varying greatly, but non specify it the 13Amp plug is a "through" one. I hope this...
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Does anyone know what these grips are called?
We were in Italy over the new year visiting in-laws. They are retired farmers, and there are interesting mountains of tools both ancient and modern lying around. One of the modern ones that I rather...
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We also need to stop making
We also need to stop making flu shots and MMR vaccines. It's a kind of "congestion pricing".
 
Help needed - plaster / filler
Looking for help. I have about 8 holes like the images and had various recommendations. This is what looks like plaster or browning straight onto breezeblocks. No plasterboards. Some say, use pva and...
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