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OT: Optane Install and partitions

Hi all, build8ng a new pc, with a gigabyte mb, 32gb Optane, and a new 960SS D. Im at install Windows time and it?s show...
6 comments posted 8yrs
posted by lmmcams
6 comments posted 8yrs posted by lmmcams

Garden bench

Taking advantage of the recent good weather I used some off cuts and made this garden bench, wife has been moaning to m...
7 comments posted 8yrs
posted by noname
7 comments posted 8yrs posted by noname

Micro chainsaw anyone?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-06033C9070-EasyCut-Cordless-Lithium-Ion/dp/B071NW5S5Q
46 comments posted 8yrs
posted by dennis
46 comments posted 8yrs posted by dennis

Water Softener update

The other week I mentioned that my Twin Tank non-electric softener had died. The advice from EMWC from whom I purchased...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by 0845.86.86.888
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by 0845.86.86.888

Well, that saved a few bob

(Sorry to interrupt, with some actual DIY) Our little used UPVC front door had begun to catch a little on the bottom fr...
4 comments posted 8yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
4 comments posted 8yrs posted by harry.m1byt

OT: Why A'Mhoine ?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44841123 I thought it was beneficial for space-launch sites to be as clo...
31 comments posted 8yrs
posted by me
31 comments posted 8yrs posted by me

CPC search engine is shite and general ramble

Search for freezer alarm; nowt Search for fridge alarm: several products intended for freezer use. I'd given up so I ha...
19 comments posted 8yrs
posted by wrightsaerials
19 comments posted 8yrs posted by wrightsaerials

freezer problems

Two of us have had problems with our freezers in the last few days. Just stopping working but showing no warning lights...
3 comments posted 8yrs
posted by wrightsaerials
3 comments posted 8yrs posted by wrightsaerials

oldish Parkside drill charger

My Parkside drill charger has suddenly come over all poorly. It worked fine 2 weeks ago when last used but now it won't...
17 comments posted 8yrs
posted by thereal
17 comments posted 8yrs posted by thereal

Linux networking issue Q.

Upgraded to Linux Mint 19 ("Tara") a few days ago, after running it off a live CD to check compatibility - and it ran f...
12 comments posted 8yrs
posted by jethro_uk
12 comments posted 8yrs posted by jethro_uk

Barnsley council on top form

Next door neighbours toilet will not fill up. So they called the council who told them "flush the toilet with a bucket...
35 comments posted 8yrs
posted by adamwadsworth
35 comments posted 8yrs posted by adamwadsworth

Filling Electrical chases Gyproc Easy Fill 60

I have some electrical chases to fill and am planning to use Gyproc Easy fill 60 (unless there are better suggestions)...
0 comments posted 8yrs
posted by news
0 comments posted 8yrs posted by news

The lost nut

A small ebay purchase was delivered yesterday, which involved some quite tiny nuts and bolts, plus assembly. So, sat on...
5 comments posted 8yrs
posted by harry.m1byt
5 comments posted 8yrs posted by harry.m1byt