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tamborine

Online sales

How are online sales taxed, ie shopwiki, amazon et al. They're mostly offshore retailers.
14:12 Wed 28th Dec 20116 answers, last by AmyCNace 08:15 Wed 18th Apr 2018
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flobadob

Freeview TV Guide button on Sky remote?

I have programmed our Sky remote to work our LG tv. But is there a way to use the Sky remote to work the tv guide for freeview on the tv? The remote works the channels and the voume. When I press the...
20:36 Sat 24th Dec 20114 answers, last by harshal123 12:03 Fri 06th Jan 2012
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sas200

region code for dvd player

I have a Panasonic dvd player, & have been given a dvd from oz region 4, is there a way of adapting my player to be able to watch it. thanks
16:44 Mon 26th Dec 201112 answers, last by sas200 16:21 Sat 31st Dec 2011
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allgram

Barclays PINsentry needs new battery.

Hi, does anyone know if I can remove the 4 little screws at the back and replace the battery myself or have I to take it back to my branch or any branch for a replacement.............. as I live in...
17:43 Wed 28th Dec 20116 answers, last by Alf_a2 13:09 Fri 30th Dec 2011
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MRsnail

Can telephone wires go under the sea??

been reading about the cold war and it appears they can am I just being thick or did everyone else know this all along lol
02:55 Mon 26th Dec 201116 answers, last by 237SJ 20:32 Thu 29th Dec 2011
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starone

What I want to know is

Why is gold so valued? It doesn't seem to be useful for anything except making ornaments or baubles. The same thing applies to so-called 'precious' stones, some of which are extremely difficult to...
09:53 Mon 26th Dec 201124 answers, last by tamborine 16:52 Thu 29th Dec 2011
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pusskin

Saved Emails

I am Yahoo Mail. (it was classic mail?) Before certain changes to the pc a while back, It was so easy just clicking on to save special emails. Now I dont know where to click--it doesnt actually...
16:15 Wed 28th Dec 201110 answers, last by pusskin 23:35 Wed 28th Dec 2011
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impact5

DVD Recorders

do the new dvd or cheap dvd do not have the ability to burn on to dvd disc
14:42 Wed 28th Dec 201111 answers, last by AlBags 23:26 Wed 28th Dec 2011
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in a mo

Technic's Remote Control

Hi I have a Technic's AV Amplifier Surround Sound ,the Remote is damaged beyond repair,I have searched for the correct replacement,no luck so far. ANY iDEAS PLEASE . THANK YOU merry CHRISTMAS TO ALL...
11:41 Mon 26th Dec 20116 answers, last by AlBags 19:21 Wed 28th Dec 2011
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EDDIE51

Hotpoint WF 240

Hi, I have a Hotpoint WF240 Aquarius washing machine and the drive belt from the motor to the drum has come off.Seems to be a simple repair but I can not see how to get the back off to get to it. The...
13:05 Wed 28th Dec 20113 answers, last by EDDIE51 17:03 Wed 28th Dec 2011
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tinkerbell23

Changing name

My previous bankruptcy thread.. I was looking up stuff on internet various pages... Seen someone saying they just changed their name to avoid debt.... Surrrrley that is easily traced? Come on!?...
01:15 Wed 28th Dec 201111 answers, last by hc4361 11:17 Wed 28th Dec 2011
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tinkerbell23

Bankruptcy.....

If one person goes bankrupt at an address, how does that affect others who live there? X
22:56 Tue 27th Dec 20112 answers, last by tinkerbell23 23:05 Tue 27th Dec 2011
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em1986

USB to HDMI??

i have an external hard-drive with a USB output. I want to connect this to my tv so i can watch videos on it rather than on my laptop. My tv only has the standard HDMI ports. Is there some kind of...
15:58 Tue 27th Dec 201112 answers, last by AlBags 21:00 Tue 27th Dec 2011
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dyli795

GOODMANS TURNTABLE, RADIO,CASSETTE+ CD PLAYER

bought this music centre about 3 years ago new. ive not used it much. when you plug it in a red light at top lef hand corner lights up . when you press the button underneath the mode you selected...
13:55 Tue 27th Dec 201110 answers, last by AlBags 15:03 Tue 27th Dec 2011
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IsamardKB

How do the archaeological experts exlain to me (construction engineer) ....

How on earth could relatively primative societies (circa 3000 bc) lift and transport stone monoliths in excess of 1000 tons across the land and then lift them into place with startling precision. We...
20:57 Fri 23rd Dec 201125 answers, last by heathfield 17:05 Mon 26th Dec 2011
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nfn

First time going wireless

I know it's going to be a really simple answer but ... This Christmas we've replaced our old desktop computer with a laptop and netbook. The laptop is a PAYG mobile jobby for my son and the netbook is...
12:02 Mon 26th Dec 20118 answers, last by MarkRae 15:41 Mon 26th Dec 2011
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pusskin

tiny heart icons

How do you get a little black heart sign at the end of a message on ab --f/book. Is it googled then copied and pasted from the google site? havent a clue really. Any one care to enlighten me, ta...
20:28 Fri 23rd Dec 201118 answers, last by pusskin 10:49 Mon 26th Dec 2011
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bigglez

new adress

how can I find peeples new adress
08:51 Fri 23rd Dec 201112 answers, last by EDDIE51 22:43 Sun 25th Dec 2011
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flobadob

Little problem with Microsoft Publishing.

I'm using Microsoft Publishing 2003. I have edited a 12 page left edged. However I have needed to add in a 13th page. When I have done this and then print off the booklet, for some reason there is a...
00:03 Fri 23rd Dec 20116 answers, last by flobadob 20:16 Fri 23rd Dec 2011
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MrMario

Samsonite lock problem

Hey everyone, Tomorrow I am leaving and for some reasons my suitcase doesn't want to lock. I have a lock I tried to turn it on and off with hundred of combinations. Nothing. The lock doesnt work. If...
13:18 Fri 23rd Dec 20111 answer, last by dzug2 14:01 Fri 23rd Dec 2011

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