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    Mozila Firefox. Does it slow down & destabilise my compu

    I've been having problems with a slow PC. Also the desktop ikons flickering & not opening up when clicked on. I have just un-installed Mozila Firefox & things now ok. Also everything working faster. Can Mozila cause problems ? I did hear something about Mozila & Avast not working well...
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    Ford Focus. Rear carpet damp.

    I just bought a 52 reg Focus & discovered that the rear nearside floor carpet is damp. Could anyone advise me where to look for any related drainage holes or any possible causes. Thanks.
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    Converting VHS Video to DVD...Suggestions please

    We have a number of VHS video tapes of the children that we want to convert to DVD. Can anyone suggest the best way for us to do this. Our situation is... An old PC which is very slow. No VCR machine. It recently packed in. So that narrows it down to buying a specialised converter...
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    Best product for paint chips/touch in etc

    Thanks for the tip. I did some research on Chips Away & got some very mixed reports from great to useless.
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    Best product for paint chips/touch in etc

    I'm about to buy a Ford Focus from a friend & there are two or three very minor scuffs/chips. Supermarket trolley type of stuff. I've heard of various products for this type of repair. What works for you?
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    Shooting Magpies

    I will be borrowing a friends Air Rifle with a scope. I think it's a 177. He shoots Magpies & Squirrels regularly, I'll be going round there for some practice & to learn how to set it up. My Garden is about 60 ft from the main rd & I intend to keep my shots within my garden. Thanks for all...
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    Shooting Magpies

    Now that's what I call a quick response. Some interesting info there On the subject of space & surroundings, my garden is medium size & there are houses nearby, but I know I can work in relative privacy as there are lots of bushes & trees around & I can aim well down into the bottom of my own...
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    Shooting Magpies

    If I offend anyone here, I really do apologize, but we're getting to the end of our tether. Our neighbor has two massive Monkey trees with two magpie nests in them. We are a Nature/bird loving family. We have a bird table & feeders hanging in the trees & as I'm sat here, I can see every 5-10...
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    Virgin Media Catch up on demand. Freezing picture.

    Thing that puzzles me though is...Normal TV viewing is fine. No freezing or squares on the screen. It's just catch up TV that seems to be affected. We had a new V+ box installed 2 weeks ago as well.
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    Virgin Media Catch up on demand. Freezing picture.

    We recently got a V+ HD box. Thought it might cure it but it still freezes, but not as much.
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    Virgin Media Catch up on demand. Freezing picture.

    Wondered if this is a common problem. When we watch catch up TV it often freezes into little squares on the screen. Doesn't happen on regular TV though.
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    Best Digital camera for £100 or less

    Thanks for the responses. We just need a basic, pref slimline point & shoot camera. We will be wanting a bigger memory card, around 4GB. However, we'd like to try & get the best within our budget if poss.
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    Best Digital camera for £100 or less

    Hi. Just wondering if you good folks can recommend a good Digital camera for up to £100.
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    Buying a used car...suggestions/advice needed

    I know it's going to the other extreme, but what about Vauxhall Cavaliers. Always liked them. I've had 3 over the years. Been eye-balling a couple. L & M reg.
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    Buying a used car...suggestions/advice needed

    We're about to take the plunge & get another car & want to go for low insurance group & low road tax band. If we go with cash available, we'll be looking at £1500 to £2000, but if we decide to go the 0% interest over 5 years option, we'll be looking at £4500-5000. We're aiming for a mid sized...
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    Re-roofing my shed. Any tips.

    Parts of my shed roof are rotting. Just wondering about best way to re do it. Tongue & groove sections were used originally, but I thought about using ply boards instead. Any suggestions folks?
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    Help!!!! Unwanted bytes transfering onto mobile phone.

    My Daughter has a Motorola L6 & 2 days ago she discovered that there were unwanted bytes being transfered onto her phone at the cost 3p a time. This happens every few minutes once the phone has been switched on. She has been advised to re boot the phone & has been onto Motorola but to no...
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    Best way to fit Eaves trays

    We had new PVC fascias fitted, but no felt was on the roof to funnel rain into the gutters to start with and the tiles fall a bit short. Damp proof strip was pushed under the tiles, but has since blown off. We need something more permanent fitting
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    Best way to fit Eaves trays

    Forgot to mention, I have asbestos tiles
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    Best way to fit Eaves trays

    Here's the type of Eavestray I'll be using. [/URL][/img]
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