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Two computers, one display

Moving on from my AVG saga.... how likely am I to struggle finding a compatible KVM switch allowing me to run my W7 des...

88 comments posted 1yr

posted by tim

88 comments posted 1yr posted by tim

Removing and refitting SWA cable

I have an old shed which is leaning a little and might need replacing. It's powered via 2.5mm^2 (I think) SWA cable run...

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posted by Jeff

6 comments posted 1yr posted by Jeff

Linux, desperate, how can I find a particular website that sucks all my bandwidth?

I have a mobile broadband contract with Spusu of only 5GB data per month. I use my Android phone for tethering and I ha...

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posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012

7 comments posted 1yr posted by ottavio2006-usenet2012

Have your say on BS7671 Amendment 4, from 7-aug-2024, due 2026

https://www.voltimum.co.uk/articles/iet-and-bsi-urges-electrical-industry Doesn't this suggest that the new regulations...

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posted by Andrew97d

2 comments posted 1yr posted by Andrew97d

Duracell CR2032 batteries are shite

Today I noticed that the dates of assorted daily info updates were a bit 'odd', and then I noticed that the computer da...

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posted by Andrew97d

27 comments posted 1yr posted by Andrew97d

Hedge Trimmer Problem

I'm having problems with my venerable Black & Decker hedge trimmer. According to the markings on the mouldings, it date...

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posted by diy

23 comments posted 1yr posted by diy

TV? No one is watching it any more.

"Warner Bros Discovery has slashed the estimated value of its television channels by more than $9bn (£7.1bn) in a sign...

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posted by tnp

5 comments posted 1yr posted by tnp

OT: interest on my money?

I have just received a message from my bank, suggesting that I consider different account options to make as much inter...

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posted by davey

1 comments posted 1yr posted by davey

re-installing AVG anti virus

Something appears to have cocked up my anti-virus installation. Windows won't open it from the desktop icon claiming it...

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posted by tim

23 comments posted 1yr posted by tim

Replacing a socket (follow up)

I have now replaced the socket, which proved a bit of a challenge. There are three live cables and three neutral cables...

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posted by newsgroups

3 comments posted 1yr posted by newsgroups

Repairing bonded leather

Earlier this year I sought advice asto how or whether I should seek to repair my bonded leather office chair. The chair...

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posted by pinnerite

0 comments posted 1yr posted by pinnerite

Chemistry advice - dissolving limescale

A common remedy for dissolving limescale from taps or kettles is a weak acid (vinegar - acetic, or lemon juice - citric...

27 comments posted 1yr

posted by me

27 comments posted 1yr posted by me

OT: 4G or 3G connection, how to tell?

So a laptop with a 4G dongle, how do you know when/if it drops down to 3G connection, other than when 3G is swiched off...

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posted by diverse

6 comments posted 1yr posted by diverse

Temporary Fencing

I need to temporarily fence off some areas of the garden, say 5m x 4m, so I can get some plants established. The main r...

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posted by patchmoney

11 comments posted 2yrs posted by patchmoney

Shed construction phase one

My son came to help. And made a video of himself, also me. Not instructive, but I like it. https://youtu.be/2sHlUoqP0cMT...

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posted by timw

0 comments posted 2yrs posted by timw