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UK to specify new charging cable standard

A Brexit freedom, yay. What would folk here prefer ? https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/14/uk_usbc_charging_standard/...

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posted by jethro_uk

83 comments posted 1yr posted by jethro_uk

Strange PVR behaviour

The setup: an elderly Humax HDR-FOX T2 feeding a fairly new Panasonic T-42MZ800B TV via HDMI 1. Headphone output from t...

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posted by me

13 comments posted 1yr posted by me

RCBO question

Without seeking comments about the methodology employed (I was the only person in the house at the time), I have a ques...

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posted by newsgroups

17 comments posted 1yr posted by newsgroups

Lock failure on medicine cabinet

We've had a lockable stainless steel mirror-fronted medicine cabinet in the bathroom for around 10 years (grandchildren...

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posted by Jeff

2 comments posted 1yr posted by Jeff

Back to the shared monitor thread

Now the fibre installation has settled (we now have 5! working handsets) back to the two computers, one display issue....

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posted by tim

30 comments posted 1yr posted by tim

Drayton scr

My Drayton digistat scr wireless system is blinking red. When I turn up the thermostat to heat my radiators, the green...

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posted by Molly

0 comments posted 1yr posted by Molly

[OT] "Blackout prevention system activated as electricity demand set to spike" (14th Oct 2024)

This may be of interest to some people. A backstop system designed to prevent blackouts has been activated for the firs...

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posted by pamela.private.mailbox

10 comments posted 1yr posted by pamela.private.mailbox

OT: Problem launching programs in W10

My W10-Pro desktop machine has just developed a problem with launching programs. When first (re)-booted, it's fine - bu...

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posted by mills37.fslife

14 comments posted 1yr posted by mills37.fslife

Internal combustion engine emissions using pure oxygen.

(I know none of this is realistic from a practical p.o.v., it's just an idle thought.) What sort of emissions--primaril...

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posted by pastedavid

6 comments posted 1yr posted by pastedavid

SpaceX recovery

OK, so Musk is a total bellend. But I have to say well done on the launch and catch today.

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posted by jethro_uk

5 comments posted 1yr posted by jethro_uk

Air receiver hydraulic test pressure

I've just acquired a compressor with a modest sized air receiver. It's a 150 litre rated at 10 bar. I need to perform a...

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posted by fredxx

14 comments posted 1yr posted by fredxx

The End of Nails

Buying some galvanised clouts this morning and my friend over the counter remarked that they don't sell so many nails t...

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posted by timw

17 comments posted 1yr posted by timw

In case you forget your keys

No problem if you've left your keys behind. You'll be in in a jiffy. :) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-essex-6...

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posted by NOTsomeone

17 comments posted 1yr posted by NOTsomeone

OT: Generic UK-based electronics NG?

I have been looking on Eternal September if there is a UK-based generic electronics NG (In particular old school analog...

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posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012

35 comments posted 1yr posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012

Removing sticky adhesive left by Velcro

What is the best solvent to remove the thick gummy glue left behind by self-adhesive Velcro?

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posted by pamela.private.mailbox

12 comments posted 1yr posted by pamela.private.mailbox