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    100% cpu usage

    Grab a copy of Process Explorer from Sysinternals. It gives a much better view of running processes than Task Manager. It may help pin down exactly what's eating the CPU power: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/ProcessExplorer.mspx
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    LCD TV's

    The usual reason for this is because your aerial cannot pick up all of the multiplexes. Digital TV signals are broadcast on six multiplexes. What's happening is that your TV is receiving notification of a new service and then tries to scan for it but it is on a multiplex that is too weak for you...
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    Arial lead to earth voltage

    As Big_Spark says, this is normal. It happens on any double insulated appliance and is caused by very slight leakage through the capacitors that are present to ensure EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) compliance. As you've noticed, the current is tiny and is only usually measurable with a high...
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    Bloody pop-ups

    Better still, download Firefox and use that in place of IE.
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    fan reconditioning

    Probably CET: http://www.cetltd.com Used them for a neighbour's fan. Looked and worked like new and about a third of the price.
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    Copying Video Tapes

    The disadvantages doing it this way are: 1. You won't get stereo sound on the copy. 2. The picture quality of the copy won't be as good as when using a direct SCART connection as the signal goes through a lot more processing.
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    Freeview set top box....

    Digital signals are very sensitive to impulse interference such as that from electrical switches and car ignitions. The most likely source (assuming the aerial isn't pointing straight at the washing machine!) is leakage into the cable. If you bought the cable from the usual high street stores...
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    Homemade weedkiller?

    If you really want to kill everything, try Pathclear. As the name suggests, it's really intended for paths and will kill just about anything. It will also prevent anything else growing for a couple of months.
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    Pressure Washer Recommendation

    Hi All, New here so please be gentle with me, I want a pressure washer for general domestic duties, cleaning the patio, cleaning the crud off the car, etc. Around £100 or a bit more for a good one. Anyone got any recommendations? Also, are the more expensive ones worth the extra over the...
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