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Yeh I have broadband, I think ADSL, and the main computer is next to a phone line, does this help? Thanks

I've just purchased a new laptop and it has a wireless connection. I'm looking at buying a router. It's for use at home and would also need to link up with a home PC. I have no idea about wireless things. How does it all work? Is it easy to setup? and can anyone recommend a mid range (basic)...

I have a Ford Focus and have just noticed that when I depress the clutch there is a cllunking sound from the engine. When I get up to speed the sound stops. When I slow down and change gears it starts again. Any Ideas? Also if you have an idea can I drive my car home, which is about 70 miles...

Thanks for the advice. I've had a look at the anti-vac traps - am I better off using a bottle trap on the sink, and are they easy to fit?

Last year I had some work carried out on my house.This resulted in the bath and sink waste pipes being connected into the same exit pipe out of the house. The problem is that exit pipe runs for about 3 feet before exiting into the drains (all enclosed). When I pull the plug on the bath it...

Yeh I wondered what it was called. Anyway is there anything I can use to seal cracked and broken render etc. Thanks James

I've just finished painting some silicone sealant on my outside walls and chimney. Now the rendering/plaster work on some of the joints between the slates and the top of the roof aren't in the best condition. Is there a sealant I can buy which I can just squeeze in to gaps to stop any leaks? I...

I want to move my computer to another part of the room. The only problem is that there's only one phone socket in the room and by moving the computer I'd be moving away from this socket (10 ft). What should I do? The phone line from my modem to the socket isn't long enough to reach. Can I buy an...

When it rains a damp patch seems to appear through the brickwork and onto the slanted ceiling. The room is a converted loft. The damp appears around the chimney area and seems to spread lower. The house is an end terrace with this wall facing the patch between my house and next-door.

I was looking at getting my walls insulated with some cavity wall insulation. I've been told that I can't do this as the wall doesn't have an cavity wall ties/tyes installed. Is this correct? Thanks

Tony I followed your instructions re "my computer". My device manager tells me it's a Pioneer DVD RW DVR-107D. I haven't tried the one to three yet, but any documentation which came with the computer doesn't seem to state if it takes DVD + or -. Thanks James

The computers a Medion, which was bought from Aldi 4 to 5 years ago. The two cd trays I have are worded DVD RW the other DVD Rom. When I go into my pictures and high light them and it asks me where do I want to send them I direct them to the DVD RW tray. The copy wizard software which I think...

I want to copy and backup a load of my digital photos. I purchased a load of DVD-RW+ discs but the computer doesn't want to copy onto them. Why is this. It seems to work when I copy them on CD RW. Thanks James

I have a computer which seems to freeze up after 10 to 15 minutes of use. What normally happens is that the computer screen turns off and recieves no signal or the screen just freezes. It's connected to the internet and my virus protection (Free) is up to date. What could be the problem.

I want to place some coping on top of a garden wall. I've never done this before. A couple of simple questions. Also note that this coping needs to accommodate some iron railings. 1: What type of cement/bound do I need to use? 2: How to I make sure that they're level and square? Thanks...

Thanks for the quick responses, I'll look at the CDI.

I'm looking at replacing my 17 yr old Britony multi point with a new condensing one. I've been recommended two different Worcester boilers Worcester 30SI Greenstar Worcester 28I What are Worcester boilers like? and what's the difference between the to above. The quote is to remove two...

Thanks for that. Is there anything I can do now to try and resolve it or do I get some one in Am.

Posted on her last night re my Britony 2t and the problems with it producing luke warm water. Well would you believe it less than 24 hrs later the bloody pilot lights gone out. Tried the switch to start it again and it doesn't do anything. What can I do, I've a 18 month old to get bathed at 6pm...

I'm not sure, however he charged me £50 for the advice and turned down the water flow to try and increase the temp, which I now know involved turning a tap! He said it'll cost me £150 to 200 to get it serviced and have the mentioned parts replaced. With a 17 yr old boiler is it worth it. It...