Recent content by Neil B

What will Microsoft do about the licence on my old computer if I use the licence for the new computer.

My old computer is coming to the end of its life. I have a licenced version of Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 installed on it. Would Microsoft allow me to install this on my new computer when I buy it and if so, what is the proceedure to install it legally.

My son has a 1998 Caterham Roadsport A with Rover 1600 K series engine. On checking the coolant level today we found the expansion tank empty. A litre of water topped it up to the correct level. We started the engine with the expansion tank cap off. When it reached operating temp water...

Thanks for the advice. Neil

I have heard that there are compatability problems moving documents between Office 2007 and Office 2003. Does anyone know if this is correct?

Thanks for that Flameport.

Has anyone any knowledge of the Dimplex Opti-Myst electric fires. How reliable are they, what maintenance is required etc, SHMBO wants one. Neil

I think my old Baxi back boiler is on its last legs. I thought that there was going to be no replacement for it which would meen a major re plumb. I have recently heard that the Gas Board have commisioned a ne back boiler from Baxi, Has anyone any knowledge of these?

I am having problems with Pinnacle Studio 12. While I am capturing a video from camcorder the sound through the computer speakers is ok. When I go to edit it, the sound on some parts does not work. I recently captured some old video tapes through Dazzle 80 onto Pinnacle 12 and none of...

thanks for the replies. Looks like Dormer are the ones to get.

I have a number of different size holes up to 13 mm to drill in steel. I bought a set of jobber drills from Screwfix, but the 4mm one bent while drilling through chassis rail of a Catterham. I know one gets what one pays for, but there are Jobber ones, Titanium ones and Cobalt ones. What...

Thanks for that. I will have to go into town one Saturday to get it done on the market.

My son has upgraded his Orange mobile contract and given me his old handset, a Samsung SGH-D900. Am I able to unlock this handset so that I can use it on the O2 network as I have quite a lot of credit on my O2 sim.

Thanks for that. I dont fancy parking in retail park so I have booked long term Pink car park for £42

Anyone recommend good reasonably priced parking for Luton airport.