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Whilst your there, type in IPCONFIG /ALL and press enter. Look for something like "Local Area COnnection" and see if you have an IP address... You are looking for something like: Local Area Network Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : Description . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Go to www.samknows.co.uk and type in your postcode to get your local exchange details. This tells you what ISP's are available. I have used many ISP's over the years... Currently I use BE as my local exchange supports them. They are pretty good, support is good and speed is excellent. I...

Hi, My aunt has a small cottage in a tiny village in France. When she bought it one of the rooms was a bit ramshackle and sticking out of the floor a couple of inches from the wall is a pipe with some live cables that used to have a socket for a washing machine in it. I am going down there...

Hi, Just one other thing - not sure if it is still the case but make sure you get the right connector on the fan. You will probably have a 3 pin connector on the motherboard giving you a black, red and yellow cable leading to the fan. If so make sure you get the same. The yellow cable is...

That's what I am saying, I need to study during evening / weekends rather than full time. Actually I have been trying to persuade them to make me redundant so I can take the cash and decide but am not relying on that.

I don't know if it is the same now but Dell PC's are often quiet as they tend to use large fans and air ducts rather than bolted on processor fans. Also, a Mac Mini is very quiet during normal operation, just depends if you want to "Go Mac". Of course the latest Mini's also can run XP / Vista...

Passport is the 2.5" Western Digital drive. When choosing a drive this is what you need to consider... There are two sizes and 3 different types of connection: 2.5" Drive These are the same drives as used in laptops, at the moment they go up to about 500gb in storage and generally spin...

Hi all, I have a full time job in IT which I cannot afford to give up for full time training. I've been (carefully) messing about with electrics, wiring circuits etc for a few years on my own properties but am now thinking of changing career. (not sure if electrics is a good move!) Just...

Hi, Last night my RCD tripped whilst both the dishwasher and washing machine were on. The MCB for the circuit they are on did not trip, just the RCD. Firstly, why did the MCB not trip also? Secondly, what could be the cause? - I turned off the dishwasher and the tripping stopped. When I...

Hello people, Does anyone have any answers re: the foil backed plasterboard? I need to know whether I can use regular board or whether you think it was used for other reasons than just for insulation.. Do my other ideas seem daft? :roll: Thanks Graham

Thanks for the advice and the link. As it happens right now I do not want to start insulating the party wall (I just ripped a load of plasterboard off and found out a bit more). I have attached a diagram to explain... Basically i have a triangular roof void that butts up to my dormer at the...

Hi, I live in a semi with a dormar that continues all the way across both houses. I get a massive amount of sound from next door when they talk, babies crying even snoring... This was built in the 60's and it wasn't insulated at all. The outside wall resonates sound from outside and next...

Unfortunately there is a window in the way so losing that much would bury the window sill. I'll have a look round to see what products I can find that'll do the job. After drilling the hole I do get a draught from it, not sure if this is because there is ventilation or that it is just a crap...

Hi, The internal walls are plasterboard, we haven't decorated yet so I figured that now would be a good time to insulate! I am assuming that I can just fill this gap with an insulation such as that solid stuff you can get and then just re-plasterboard the wall. Is that the case? Also...

I have a 1960's house which is chalet style, the upper floor is in the roof and has dormers for all bedrooms at the front and back. I recently had the front dormer flat roof replaced and found no insulation in the roof space, this was remedied by the roofers and I have pushed insulation through...

This sounds quite interesting, I thought about this before myself but never thought of using a 12v drill motor... I have an old 12v one lying around in the garage. Anyone have any suggestions on how to regulate the voltage? I know nothing about voltage regulators really, could you use a car...

Well, I intend on simply keeping all 240 so no fittings, cables etc. Will be batteries, panels, switch and inverter. However you are right, for the amount I am saving it will take a while however... A - I am sick of price rises and paying for fat cat salaries. B - I like this sort of stuff and...