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fairkatrina

removing password from the new version of excel

I'm trying to get onto a spreadsheet I've not used in 6mths, it's on the new version of Microsoft Excel. It's password protected, but no-one can remember what the password it. Is there any way of...

mikegm

fitting radiator in conservatory (bungalow)

Just qualified as Plumber, but have a question for somebody 'in the know' - Where would I pick up the feed for the new rad.

lulu_bucket

Letting a house/renting another/ costs/tax etc

If I let my house out ( I dont have a mortgage) and then I rent another one with my partner - what expenses can I offset ? He will be letting his too so we would be renting a larger one together but...

bantingm

automatic wind screen whipers

i often wonder this whilst driving along... i have automatic windscreen whipers, but they become 'active' when i turn them onto the first setting (noramlly intermitant whipes) but i can also prgramme...

bubbles4920

age of death

is it true that poorer, working class people die younger than more affluent people?

Sally

Bank Account

Right, I went to the cashpoint this mornin to get some money ( I knew there was sufficient cash in there I checked my account yesterday - over ?500.00) and when I put in my pin it says insufficient...

Belfast

Battery/ airbag problems

I have a 12-yr old Ford Fiesta. Recently I bought a new battery for it and it was going great. Last night, however, it was doing kangaroo jumps with the battery light coming on and off and also the...

sarahingram

Science

How do laser detectors work

Barquentine

Burning DVDs

I've only just got around to burning a couple of DVDs. I've discovered most DVD-R discs are 4.7Gb or 120mins. How do I burn a 2-hour film onto a disc? I managed to get the burner to compress the film...

pinstripe

What is the actual size of a suit length?

Could someone please tell me how much material I need to make a gentleman's suit. Iv'e tried Googling what an actual suit lenght is but to no avail. My apologies for not adding - A two piece suit for...

chocbiker

Shower Tray fixings

I have a and ABS capped strong stone shower tray. I am considering fitting a screen that requires screwing into the rim /top profile of the tray. Any suggestions as to the best method?

maxd

mobile phone batteries

is it still the case that you should let your battery die completely before you charge it? Have just got a new phone and am a bit worried about it giving up the ghost just when i really need it in...

pinstripe

Material for a suit

Could someone please tell me how much material I need to make a gentleman's suit. Iv'e tried Googling what an actual suit lenght is but to no avail.

veritymoon

Fiat Cinquecento window wipers

my kid sister's window wipers arnt working. they squirt water but they wont wipe both back and front. does anyone know what the problem maybe before we book it into the garage? my dads good with cars...

carmalee

computer question

Seem to have a problem sending pictures I've put on my computer from a digital camera. using Outlook Express.If I send the pic as an attachment to myself, it opens perfectly however on both occasions...

devilbliss

dwp payments

my mums on incapacity & mobility, both were paid into her bank together once every 2 weeks now they have change it. They seem to have split them . can anyone explain how they pay it now

smurfchops

My Pictures in Windows XP

When I load photos from my camera into My Pictures file, it takes forever and nine times out of ten My Pictures crashes. Why is this ?

villafan58

disk cleanup

i went to do a disk cleanup to free up space, i noticed debug dump files which are taking up 114MB of space, what are these files & is it safe to delete them?

in a mo

Can I download

I realise that I can watch or save programes on the BBC etc via the i player On Demand service ,but can I record this download onto disc . Thank you

gredosman59

how do i connect to wi-fi?

can someone tell me how am i supposed to connect to Wi-fi? i?ve got a Macintosh Emac desktop. but have gone around in circles trying to connect to the internet. i was given a number to enter, but...