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netibiza

Viber Won't Install.

Daughter wants me to install Viber on my Leotech Pulsar phablet but whenever I install it, and put in the number is says can't use it as I have to update Viber, have tried and tried , any answers, I...

Bramleyboy

Gopro Hero 3 Edition Camcorder - Black (12 Mp)

Any information on the above would be gratefully received, like what is the difference between them, are they really good etc. I've only seen them advertised on Amazon and the feedback looks...

Retrochic

Formatting Text On Ab

Is it possible to use Italics on AB? Sometimes a word highlighted in italics can slightly change the context and much better than using capitals but I can't find a way to do it.

Pollypeptide

Electric Heating

I am about to lease a small unit from which to work as an aromatherapist. There is no heating in the property, which will be a treatment room 12' x 9' and a small waiting room of about 8' x 10'. I...

Valeriea

Housing Benefit.

Does anybody know if you are allowed to work some hours if you receive housing Benefit, also can you get housing benefit on incapacity benefit? Many thanks.

shortpaul

Pre-Payment Energy Rates.

There is a common understanding that payment for your gas/electricity thru a pre-payment meter and a pre-paid "top-up card" is more expensive than other means of paying for your supply ie thru a...

Prudie

Beach Wedding

Not really a category for this but have any of you been involved in a beach wedding that is actually on the sand? What kind of shoes were worn? Is heels a possibility, possibly wedges?...

espeak

Sky & Freeway Together?

Can I have sky on my main TV and freeway running off the dish on another TV in different room. Is, how do I go about it? Thanks...

jennyjoan

Removal Of Make-Up

I have got make-up on the inside doors of my car - anyone know how I can remove it. Thanks...

tamborine

Freeview Etc

My news channels have all been reset into 100s channels, ie Skynews used to be 82 but now its 132. Have reset my box, alas no change. Have yours moved & why ?...

SeaJayPea

It's / Its

May I, dare I, presume to correct some of my fellow contributors? I was brought up at a time when bad spelling or misuse of words brought about a sharp rap on the knuckles. This one was my primary...

ask100

Can One Successfully Detach Self Adhesive Postage Stamps?

I have a collection of unfranked first and second class postage stamps which I know cannot be detached by soaking in water. Does any member know how they can be taken off the backing without tearing?...

HongKongphooey

How Do I Get A Photo On Answerbank Name?

How do I put a photo on my profile name?

Hopkirk

Hashtag

I don't 'do' Twitter, and I have no intention of starting to. Why do I regularly hear DJs saying 'hashtag something' when reading twitter messages out? I find it really irritating....

March-Hare

New Bbc App

Saw an advert last might, mainly featuring Frank Skinner, showing a new BBC phone app. Was something like I - knowledge or I-question .. can anyone tell me what it is actually called? It seems to have...

steveb

Toaster Settings

I have tried googling this but been unsuccessful in finding anything really. I was wondering does putting your toaster on a higher setting actually increase the power going through the element or...

llamekuf

Splashback On Gas Cooker.

Can't find the Gas Regulations regarding size. Can anyone please advise what the size of a Splashback must be on a Gas Cooker measuring: H90, W50, D60....

hc4361

Microlights

Are there any rules regarding the flying of these machines? Most of yesterday and today there have been at least 2 continually flying overhead in a big loop. The noise is one thing, lack of privacy...

Bazile

Superglue On Lenses

Accidentally got superglue on spectacle lens . Wipe it off , however it left a semi- transparent patch . Is there any product that can get rid of the patch , or is it now engrained into the lens...

jonty23

Html5

Hi, trying to view a video I received the message "the adobe flash player or an HTML5 browser is required for video feedback. I have tried and tried again to instal adobe flash player but without any...