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    Microsoft Office 2007

    My old computer is coming to the end of its life. I have a licenced version of Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 installed on it. Would Microsoft allow me to install this on my new computer when I buy it and if so, what is the proceedure to install it legally.
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    Coolant issue

    My son has a 1998 Caterham Roadsport A with Rover 1600 K series engine. On checking the coolant level today we found the expansion tank empty. A litre of water topped it up to the correct level. We started the engine with the expansion tank cap off. When it reached operating temp water...
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    Office 2007

    I have heard that there are compatability problems moving documents between Office 2007 and Office 2003. Does anyone know if this is correct?
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    Dimplex Opti-Myst fires

    Has anyone any knowledge of the Dimplex Opti-Myst electric fires. How reliable are they, what maintenance is required etc, SHMBO wants one. Neil
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    New Baxi back boiler

    I think my old Baxi back boiler is on its last legs. I thought that there was going to be no replacement for it which would meen a major re plumb. I have recently heard that the Gas Board have commisioned a ne back boiler from Baxi, Has anyone any knowledge of these?
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    Pinnacle Studio 12

    I am having problems with Pinnacle Studio 12. While I am capturing a video from camcorder the sound through the computer speakers is ok. When I go to edit it, the sound on some parts does not work. I recently captured some old video tapes through Dazzle 80 onto Pinnacle 12 and none of...
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    HSS drill set advice

    I have a number of different size holes up to 13 mm to drill in steel. I bought a set of jobber drills from Screwfix, but the 4mm one bent while drilling through chassis rail of a Catterham. I know one gets what one pays for, but there are Jobber ones, Titanium ones and Cobalt ones. What...
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    Unlock mobiles

    My son has upgraded his Orange mobile contract and given me his old handset, a Samsung SGH-D900. Am I able to unlock this handset so that I can use it on the O2 network as I have quite a lot of credit on my O2 sim.
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    Parking at Luton Airport

    Anyone recommend good reasonably priced parking for Luton airport.
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    Treating wood boring insects

    When my son had a survey done before he bought his house, he was told 'There are signs of wood boring insect attack in the garage roof timbers'. What chemical should we use to treat the wood? Neil
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    Water temp low

    I have a Worcester 28CDI RSF boiler. The water temp from the kitchen and bathroom hot taps and shower is very low even though temp dial on boiler is full up. The central heating radiator are nice and hot.
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    Pinnacle Studio 9

    I have Pinnacle Studio 9 software on my computer which works fine with DV video. I have been trying to copy VCR tapes to my computer using the software and Dazzle Digital Video Creator 80. I have had Studio crash several times but have managed to overcome this now. My trouble now is I tranfer...
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    Electric sockets

    I want to buy some sockets for a bedroom. What is the difference between Single Pole switches and Double Pole switches.
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    No earth wire in lights

    The wiring to the ceiling lights in my sons house have no earth wire. I would like to fit some metal ceiling lights but they have earth wires and say they should be earthed. What should I do?
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    Roofing felt breaking up

    The roofing felt in the loft under the roof tiles of my 1960's house is brittle and breaking up into dust. What is best thing to do from the inside of the loft without having to take the tiles off. Is there any product I can use?
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    Problem recharging pressure on Worcester 28CDI RSF

    My son has just purchased a house with a 4 year old Worcester 28CDI RSF boiler. I removed the radiators while decorating and have now put them back on. The boiler pressure is now 0. I have put the white T shaped key in hole, turned to lock it and opened the grey valve as the instructions say...
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    Removing wallpaper paste

    I have removed wallpaper from my walls and now want to paint them with emulsion. What should I do to remove the old paste from the wall before painting. Neil
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