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    Wine before Bridge!

    Am using Ubuntu and missing a good Bridge Game to play. I see that WINE can be used to run WINDOWS software. Is this any good and, if so, what is the easiest way to install please on 20.04. thanks
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    National Service RAF 1950

    Many thanks Iha, that was the name in 1950,I remember now.
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    National Service RAF 1950

    I remember buying a "cake" each morning from the NAAFI van. It was quite heavy to lift (!!) and was made up (I think) of pieces of stale cake and various bits of fruit etc. Can any-one remember what it was called, I think it was just one word.
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    Glen Electric Fire BERWICK Series A

    I have the above fire, it's getting on a bit but fits great into the surroundings. Just before Xmas the top bar stopped working, took it out and tested for continuity, this showed OK. I was tempted to see if the bottom bar would work in the top but decided against that. Am I right in assuming...
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    Using Gimp to whiten snow

    That looks just the job, many thanks.
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    Using Gimp to whiten snow

    I'm a newcomer to Gimp. I have an old ski picture on which the snow background has lost its brilliance. Would welcome a beginners way to whiten this up. The pic just consists of a close-up of a skier in action, there are no other objects in the pic, just the skier.
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    Car Port Roof Panel Replacing

    Due to recent weather have just lost part of a corrugated plastic roofing sheet. Unfortunately this is in the middle of the roof. I can easily get to the gap from underneath. The roof won't (I think) support my weight. Are there any ways of fixing part panels from underneath please. I was...
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    Rug to Carpet Grippers

    Am having problems finding the correct materials for this. We have a fire-side rug, fitted over an existing carpet, this rug keeps trying to leave the room! Would be grateful for advice on what is the best thing to use to stop the wandering.
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    Using VLC with UBUNTU

    Would be grateful for any advice on starting to use VLC with Ubuntu. For instance, how do I load and play audio files.
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    Win 10 Desktop keeps cutting out

    I have a desktop machine which runs OK most of the time but, occasionally, it has acquired a nasty habit of cutting out after 10 - 15 minutes roughly. It then starts up again and tells me "you have files to update" otl.
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    Installing a QR Reader on motorola e20

    I have the above motorola e20. I don't want an internet connection on it. Can I download a QR Reader on my Win 10 machine then install from there to the e20.
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    QR code scanner for Win 10

    I would like to read QR codes with an attached camera on my Win 10 PC. What is the best, easiest, software for me then to use please.
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    Mobile refuses to connect to Internet

    I have a motorola E20 mobile which I want to use with a Drone. Have tried to connect this to my Plusnet account but am unable to do so. I am using the correct password...help!
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    QR code installing on Note 4 mobile

    Thanks for the info fp. OK I have a motorola e6s, would that do the job, I don't use it online ?
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    QR code installing on Note 4 mobile

    Have just bought A Qinux Drone, which has a good write-up. The "APP Operating instructions" are very, very brief as to how to install the App on my Note 4. Have never used any scanning on the Note 4 and would be grateful for any advice on how to install, and use, the Android App displayed on the...
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    AVG Free

    Is this too good to be true?
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    Installing an App without being Online

    I have a Fire HD 8 Tablet which is not online. I would like to use this with my Qinux Drone. How do I install the necessary App please?
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    Galaxy Note 4 Battery Replacement

    I understand that there have been a lot of "fake" Note 4 batteries sold. I think my used machine had one when I bought it. It is now losing its charge almost overnight. Can any-one point me towards a reliable source for a replacement.
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    Ride on Mower for sloping lawn

    Many thanks for info B & e. I hadn't considered such things as lubrication, a very relevant point! Many thanks to both, will start a search.
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    Ride on Mower for sloping lawn

    Would like any advice on using/buying the above. The land is gently sloping, is it feasible to use a ride-on. I was thinking about tackling the cutting not "up and down" but sideways on?
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