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The processor in that computer ( an AMD A8-7600 ) is not supported by Windows 11 and never will be. Windows 10 can be extended to get security updates for another year for free, instructions in this video: After that it's new computer time. Absolutely no way anyone should be attempting to...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MFY8799 or the USB-C version https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DLPK3388 Now relegated to fringe and seldom required niche items, as the vast majority of motherboards have ethernet built in.

What exactly does this mean? When the cold tap is turned on, cold water should come out immediately. If it's a mixer tap that's just been used for hot water, then perhaps a second or two to clear any hot water left in the tap body. Anything longer that that and something is fundamentally wrong.

It would if it's a microwave type. However they also detect things through windows, doors and even some walls, so may not be what you want. In theory that happens. Reality is often different. Humidity sensor fans are ideal if you want constant callbacks because it's on all the time or never works.

Everyone involved is to blame. Those who thought covering the garden with plastic was a good idea. Those who removed concrete they should not have. Those who hacked a section of the plastic out rather than just cutting it. Now all of the above must live with the consequences.

Cheap items previously sold by the likes of Toolstation. They meet the required standards but make no efforts to exceed them.

The microwave standby thing is a long standing mythical piece which surfaces regularly. There could be some truth in it but only if the microwave was rarely used. For the microwave which was looked at a few years ago, it used 5kWh per year in standby if left on permanently. With 1400W when in...

4mm² HO7 flex with pin crimps / ferrules on the ends. However the 6mm² T&E you already have can be used. No crimps or bending required for that.

Tallow does not damage PVC, despite what the Google AI slop machine might claim. You can use it if you really must. However tallow is a disgusting material and there are much better alternatives. This: https://www.toolstation.com/ideal-industries-yellow-77-wire-cable-pulling-lubricant/p67429...

Unless that's on an entirely separate device that's never used for any other purpose including visiting any other websites that require a login of any kind, then the best thing is to cease immediately. All of these AI browsers are a massive security risk and with a few seemingly innocent hidden...

Yes they did - https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/reconnecting-the-electric-from-a-demolished-building.649893/post-6095826 The local historical society, old newspapers, perhaps ancient records from the local council. However none of that will be of any use for a new electricity supply. If it...

That could mean anything. One persons high quality is the next persons substandard junk. Storage of what? 24/7 continuous recording of all cameras, or just recording the intervals with something actually happening? Or some combination of those? Then there is resolution, bitrate and compression...

Photos of whatever electrical equipment may exist there, as was suggested a month ago. Photos of some woodland glade and a gate are of no use. Electricity does not grow on trees. Unknown. it could be anywhere, or may not exist. You have been to the site and seen what is there, so you know...

This is a typical example. The later ones had flat sides and sharp corners, made in both brown and white. Approximately the size of a pack of cards or cigarettes.

Done properly you might do 100 per day, 3 days work, price £1000+.

They are MK specific, unlikely any other socket would fit into the enclosure, assuming you can even remove the one that's in there. If you want remote control, fit a Shelly1 or similar in it. https://shellystore.co.uk/product/shelly-1-gen4/

24 volts AC SELV supply for the switches, and a box of relays located somewhere convenient and out of sight to control the 230V AC lights.

The 5th wire would normally supply the night consumer unit directly, the contactor is inside the meter. Even if not, a contactor is a fraction of the price of the other options and would work reliably for years. A hideously expensive and disruptive option. Theoretically possible but like all...

True today for whatever and whoever quoted that. Will be entirely different in a year or five when you may regret disposing of the hot water cylinders.

Possible that the main unit was previously connected to a teleswitch or similar, and as that's been removed it's not connected to it any more. Look for a cable near to it and the meter that's not connected to anything. Or the unit has failed, which given it is 30+ years old would not be...