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    Driver Updater

    I cannot believe that this has not been asked a million times, but the search facility shows nothing, since 2009. But the search facility is useless, as it is not intuitive. Simple question: Is there such a thing as free of charge driver updater, that actually updates with no charge? Would be...
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    Goodnight Sweetheart-homage to OFAH’s?

    Just caught the last ten minutes of Goodnight Sweetheart. Don’t know the title or number, but Rodney, sorry, Gary nearly falls through the bar trap, but stops himself than taps the side of his head, knowingly. A few minutes later, a drunk Reg DOES fall sideways, maintaining a vertical profile...
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    Model railway power supply

    I am trying to redo a railway / Xmas village scene diorama. I started a few years back for my grand daughter, but although the train set was reasonably expensive it is too fragile, and now a bit rubbish, so want to dump that and use a Hornby set. This one will run around the Xmas tree, so I...
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    is 1Litre big enough for Octavia?

    Hi, I know little to nothing about cars and even have less interest in them, so I always struggle at car replacement time. ( I traded my XJ8 in for a Kia Sorento, some years ago, which proves it). 4 weeks ago a lorry smashed into my 2014 car, which we had from exactly one year old. We have...
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    screed looks like Aero

    New house, just discovered what the screed (may be levelling compound) is like . Any reason to be concerned?
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    Short shoe laces

    I hate long shoe laces, and having measured, it seems that 500mm is perfect for a single bow. But, as far as I can see, they are not obtainable. I have mainly Barker shoes, and even those come with long laces. I bought a pair if shoes in italy on a a cheap groupon Rugby weekend. the shoes cost a...
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    Battery query

    I have a couple of battery questions , if any can help. These may sound like stupid questions , but I do pretty much everything around the home - except car work. I have an Octavia 3 (14 plate). I am told that I have to have a special battery charger as it is stop/start - is this essential...
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    bAck Market Refurbed iPhone

    My Mrs. needs a new phone. Currently using a 6plus, but battery is knackered. There is no support or upgrades so apparently are a security risk. I loathe the idee idea of spending silly money on a phone so was thinking of a refurbished 11/12 from Back Market. Gas anyone any experience or views...
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    Socket under sink

    My daughter just texted to say that she has just noticed a plug and socket under the sink , for the dishwasher. This is a brand new house. I told her it may seem a little strange but is probably within the regs. Can you confirm it is still allowable, please? Thanks
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    Best pneumatic syphon?

    I have never been really impressed with the performance if with either of our WC syphons. The cisterns are concealed below vanity top, so fairly low. has anyone any genuine recommendations for replacements? One has ceased to work properly at all. The push button goes loose, but by removing and...
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    Anyone for Maccy D’s?

    I sat in a McD’s at teatime today for the first time in literally several decades. (Long story, which I will refrain from sharing ) I ordered a chicken and bacon thing, and shared fries with the wife. The fries were a bit weird - have they changed the recipe and cut down the salt? The chicken...
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    Car insurance - what happens at night?

    We were driving home from the theatre on Friday, when we came across th aftermath of a 2 car collision. An older lady was wandering around, complaining of chest pains, so we got her to sit in th front of my mates car. Her son in law who was driving then phoned the Admiral 24 hours helpline for...
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    Just popping in…..

    … to GD, for a rare visit. It gives me a pleasing sense of intellectual superiority.
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    Windoes 11....

    my laptop is suitable fpr upgrade to Win 11: Is there any particular reason why I should or should not? Only use it for basic stuff - Emails, Spreadsheets, Googling and a few forums like this. No "proper" gaming or much streaming - mainly 5 Little Ducks ;)
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    Screwfix 10% OFF until Monday

    SF are doing 10% off for everyone until Monday, using SF10. Has anyone any view, good or bad on Aqualux Edge 6 1200 x 800 shower cubicle? It is weird that it is not listed on their own site - is it rebadged for SF. Only have about 24 hours to decide o_O
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    Is it necessary to change a 23 yo fuse box?

    The electrician said that any 23 year old CU is due for replacement.l Thanks for any comments
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    Lenovo not resetting

    I posted on the software side about my inability to find password. I bit the bullet and decided on a full Reset, even though I don’t have back up files . Anyway, it appears to start but then this pops up. I do as it says, but it it returns.: Could not place image here, see above The LT is...
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    System restore password

    I have a Levono laptop which will not liar. I tried to force stop and restart to get to system restore. I have got there but it is asking for password. The page had my name and email address followed by “Enter the password for this account. (Keyboard layout: United Kingdom I tried the email...
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    Skin On NonDrip Gloss Paint

    I have just reopened a nearly full 5 litre tin of "non drip" paint. there is a thick skin on it. I have managed to remove it. However, the other half insist that we should bin it, and buy new. Fair enough, but it is snowing, I am short of time and want to get it done today and we are supposed to...
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    Skin on Gloss URGENT

    I a have just reopened a nearly full 5 litre tin of "non drip" paint. there is a thick skin on it. I have managed to remove it. However, the other half insist that we should bin it, and buy new. Fair enough, but it is snowing, I am short of time and want to get it done today and we are supposed...
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