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Video settings - how modern tech fails us ...

Interesting story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46449906 TL;DR is that modern TV sets seem to default to...
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posted by jethro_uk
4 comments posted 7yrs posted by jethro_uk

That's my Xmas shopping done

Always wanted one so I bought myself one. http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:Slotmachine.jpg A picture of a slot...
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posted by adamwadsworth
21 comments posted 7yrs posted by adamwadsworth

What would you expect this to do?

This is the description of a device being sold on Ebay:- HDMI Splitter 4K X 2K Powered 4 Way Input 4 Output With ON/OFF...
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posted by dave
16 comments posted 7yrs posted by dave

litre bottles of beer (lager)

I have obtained a litre beer glass (intended for a christmas present). Can anyone suggest a readily-available beer (lag...
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posted by spuorgelgoog
23 comments posted 7yrs posted by spuorgelgoog

test ignore it.

Sorry bit quiet. Brian
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posted by briang1
0 comments posted 7yrs posted by briang1

best hand wipes

Confusing choices. Any recommendations ?
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posted by tpmccann
8 comments posted 7yrs posted by tpmccann

Paint finish

Lounge ready for decorating - currenyl papered with a very suble - almost plain paper. I would like to have it painted...
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posted by Somewhere
7 comments posted 7yrs posted by Somewhere

Two PIRs, one floodlight?

I have a PIR controlling a floodlight but the positioning of the PIR is less than ideal. To get decent coverage I would...
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posted by news
4 comments posted 7yrs posted by news

Box gutter

We have a conservatory with a box gutter attached to an outside wall. If it rains heavily against that wall, water runs...
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posted by timstreater
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by timstreater

3d printers

Are UV light types worth the premium over deposition types? What's a reasonable uv one cost? Can you get them in kit for...
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posted by jk989898
2 comments posted 7yrs posted by jk989898

will paint reduce shrinkage and expansion of wood?

The shed door is only covered with some brown preservative stuff. It shrinks and warps and stretches a lot. Should I wai...
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posted by wrightsaerials
12 comments posted 7yrs posted by wrightsaerials

For those who 'get' the internet/networking

I've 80mb fibre at my workplace, and I get almost full speed. But it gets slower and slower over the course of several...
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posted by rsandr
26 comments posted 7yrs posted by rsandr

Laithwaite - on linear motors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tJfqMYHaQw I had not seen this one before!
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posted by harry.m1byt
8 comments posted 7yrs posted by harry.m1byt

plaster on walls , could it exacerbate condensation?

Well the question is in the title really. I have a 1950's bungalow in deepest darkest Cornwall ( it rains a lot and is...
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posted by aprilsweetheartrose
27 comments posted 7yrs posted by aprilsweetheartrose