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VMS Hobby Licence to morph into Community Licence

and it runs on Intel chips now (but I always thought this was never possible because the x86 architecture lacked a vita...
11 comments posted 3yrs
posted by Andrew97d
11 comments posted 3yrs posted by Andrew97d

How can I transfer ownership of a Windows PC?

I have a desktop PC with Windows 10 installed. The software was activated online by me and was registered in my name. I...
13 comments posted 3yrs
posted by mail
13 comments posted 3yrs posted by mail

SOT: solar panel installation

My brother has bought a new-build house and the solar panels are facing north. I am wondering if there is a technical o...
21 comments posted 3yrs
posted by newsgroups
21 comments posted 3yrs posted by newsgroups

Isolate an Aqualisa power shower

The joint pictured is leaking. It’s in my loft just above the bathroom. I’m told it’s a 15mm push fit elbow joint. Can...
0 comments posted 3yrs
posted by Keith
0 comments posted 3yrs posted by Keith

New Makita cordless tool

The world's first battery-operated portable microwave oven https://boingboing.net/2023/04/12/here-is-the-worlds-first-b...
6 comments posted 3yrs
posted by alan
6 comments posted 3yrs posted by alan

Bose AmPlus 100 query

I've been gifted a 100 volt line amplifier but it's missing a couple of bits and pieces. Chief problem is the lack of a...
11 comments posted 3yrs
posted by johnjessop46
11 comments posted 3yrs posted by johnjessop46

Speaking of beans....

t's not exactly something you would keep track of, but most people pass gas between 13 and 21 times a day. It can happe...
11 comments posted 3yrs
posted by judithlatham
11 comments posted 3yrs posted by judithlatham

TOT Made Where?

Today I purchased a large Nylon spoon - for use with non-stick cookware. On the front of the package i) the union flag...
19 comments posted 3yrs
posted by junk
19 comments posted 3yrs posted by junk

Source for Whitworth quick release nut?

I'm tired of winding the stop nuts up and down on my pillar drill so want to fit a "quick release" or "push-button" nut...
6 comments posted 3yrs
posted by nothanks
6 comments posted 3yrs posted by nothanks

What is this type of connector called?

Hello, I have an electric organ to sell but first I need to purchase a replacement mains lead for it. It is based on a...
19 comments posted 3yrs
posted by i.love
19 comments posted 3yrs posted by i.love

tumble dryer handle problem

https://www.flickr.com/photos/66134733@N00/52806171551/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/66134733@N00...
2 comments posted 3yrs
posted by tpmccann
2 comments posted 3yrs posted by tpmccann

Lighting circuit short

I went to turn on a bedroom ceiling light last night and it didn't come on. Nor did some other ceiling lights. The kitc...
43 comments posted 3yrs
posted by Jeff
43 comments posted 3yrs posted by Jeff

Surgical mask [Wikipedia]

Although the material of which surgical masks are made will filter out some viruses and bacteria by trapping the aeroso...
0 comments posted 3yrs
posted by imbibe
0 comments posted 3yrs posted by imbibe