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    Can't access old hard disk

    I took my computer to have a new solid state drive fitted in place of its hard drive. I asked them to give me the old hard drive. The computer has a second hard drive for storage purposes, which has remained in place. I have kit of cables and a power supply which allows me to connect the old...
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    Wireless CCTV advice

    I'm thinking of getting a Y-Cam wireless CCTV camera to mount on my garage and look at the back of my house - specifically the patio door. If I get an outdoor camera it'll be vulnerable as the garage isn't very high. I was thinking of getting an indoor camera, cutting a hole in the wall of...
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    Alarm that'll text me

    I’ve got a Texecom Veritas R8 alarm system which a relative installed for me about 15 years ago. As I understand it it’s a fairly basic system, but it seems very reliable. I’ve had experience of changing some of the PIRs for pet-proof ones, swapping one PIR for a reed swich on the back door...
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    Amazing tiny DECT phone

    I've just bought one of these http://gigaset.com/hq/en/product/GIGASETL410.html I don't know how long they have been out but I've only just discovered them. It's TINY and works really well. Not bad for £40 inc delivery Not so good for making calls but great for receiving them.
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    A fascinating landline conundrum for phone experts to ponder

    I've just revived my ununsed BT phone line with a landline and broadband from Plusnet and in the process I ported in my number that was previously on Sipgate. It seems to work ok but the bizarre thing is I cannot ring in to my landline from my main mobile which is on Vodafone. I can ring in...
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    Have I got a setup that'll give me the best broadband speed?

    I've just abandoned Virgin cable for my broadband having got sick of paying £23 per month for broadband only. My old BT line that's been unused for years is about to come back to life and I've signed up with Plusnet for my broadband. I'm keen to get the best speed out of my line so I have...
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    Texecom Veritas alarm, can I have one that rings me?

    I've got a Texecom Veritas alarm system that's about 13 years old. I'm reasonably familiar with programming it and a couple of years ago I replaced the bell box and battery and I've swapped all the PIRs to pet friendly ones. Would it be possible to upgrade to a system by the same makers...
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