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OT:UAE nuclear reactor fires up

and only last week they sent a probe to Mars. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-53619916
8 comments posted 6yrs
posted by jethro_uk
8 comments posted 6yrs posted by jethro_uk

Dry wall / fine surface filler

Have a dry lined ceiling, (Fermacell) had been gone over with a fine surface filler when new ...... but once painted yo...
5 comments posted 6yrs
posted by rick_hughes
5 comments posted 6yrs posted by rick_hughes

Reliable backup-restore program for windows 10

I have tried Macrium, the problem there is that is reformats the "dump" disc into a format that windows10 10 does not r...
13 comments posted 6yrs
posted by messageboards
13 comments posted 6yrs posted by messageboards

OT: Rattling helicopter

Yesterday, I heard the sound of a helicopter nearby, but with a loud rattle as well as the normal noises. It flew past,...
32 comments posted 6yrs
posted by davey
32 comments posted 6yrs posted by davey

Cutting fibreboard 12mm

What's the best way? The original sheet was cut by saw, but is there an alternative way for cutting out a small sheet 3f...
6 comments posted 6yrs
posted by fredxx
6 comments posted 6yrs posted by fredxx

OT: What's the point of a laundry basket?

What's the point of a laundry basket, why not put the dirty clothes straight into the washing machine?
101 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
101 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey

Win 10 file sharing problem

Just an update on the latest state. Only one PC is now giving problems. It's also the oldest one. It uses a TP Link Wi-...
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by dave
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by dave

Power meter plug suitable for PC?

Is this sort of plug-in power meter suitable for measuring a desktop PC with a switched mode power supply? I bought som...
13 comments posted 6yrs
posted by pamela.poster
13 comments posted 6yrs posted by pamela.poster

Compact float valve for [high] mains pressure

What compact float (or other sort of level sensitive) valves will cope OK with mains water pressure of around 5 bar? It...
1 comments posted 6yrs
posted by cl
1 comments posted 6yrs posted by cl

Kingsman or Celutex

As part of the kitchen refurbishment I am looking to insulate the floor whi ch at present is a suspended T&G floor on 1...
33 comments posted 6yrs
posted by tricky.dicky
33 comments posted 6yrs posted by tricky.dicky

Stone sealers

I have laid some natural limestone floor tiles, very pale, porous and open grained. I haven't grouted yet and I am thin...
4 comments posted 6yrs
posted by tim
4 comments posted 6yrs posted by tim

Mobile phone

Probably done before but can the knowledgeable suggest something suitable for the following spec:- Modest price Navigat...
40 comments posted 6yrs
posted by tim
40 comments posted 6yrs posted by tim

OT: Armadillo nonsense

https://www.cyclehoop.com/news/february-2014/introducing-the-armadillo-the-latest-creation-in-cycle-lane-safety-to-hit-...
14 comments posted 6yrs
posted by CFKinsey
14 comments posted 6yrs posted by CFKinsey