In my program files there is a folder called ComPlus Applications but when I click to open it there is nothing but an empty folder. I'm tempted to delete it but don't know what it is for or whether it...
I normally use Outlook Express but see I also have on my computer Microsoft Office Outlook. What is the difference between the two please? Does Ms Outlook do anything that Outlook Express does not?...
I’ve had many Scottish friends and shared interests over the years like a big family and would be sorry to see it change. Would we need passports to visit each other? Presumably the idea is...
I'm fascinated by the wide ranging website of the Vegetarian Society at https://www.vegsoc.org/ and wonder how many ABers are aware of it, and are perhaps themselves vegetarians. Many people go veggie...
Several years ago I bought an 02 jet mobile phone but it was so complicated I've never really bothered with it. It has a 200+ page instruction book and no doubt will do many wonderful things, but I'm...
I'm getting loads of advertising mail through my letter box, perhaps because I do shopping on line. They're all trying to persuade me to buy more items whether I need them or not. Is anyone really...
PCCs have been in the news these last few days. It appears they were elected a year ago by a small turn out of electors and many people don't know whether they have a PCC or not, or what they are for....
Recently I posted an item here regarding remote controlled sockets and am grateful for your replies. I bought a set of three and have now received a follow-up email from Amazon telling me that people...
I've just bought some Remote Controlled (three pin) Sockets. Quite amazing to be able to sit in my arm chair and switch lights and heaters on and off in another room without having to get up and go...
We hear a lot these days about unsatisfactory treatment or lack of care of the elderly. Human attitude is very important but many seem to regard it as just a job. What do you hope for in a care...
I have a pair of cordless phones and would like to find a simpler kind. All I need is to receive and make personal phone calls. Apart from that the BT services on 1471 and 1571 would be quite...
I had some work done at home recently and in the event paid by cheque. The accounts I received made provision for BACs payments but I’ve never used that system and wouldn’t know where to start....
There is much in the news about the United Kingdom Independence Party and its increasing membership. I don’t say they wouldn’t do a good job in government, but what worries me is the prospect of...
On TV I often see 'also available in HD', or 'you do not have the means to receive HD'. I understand HD means High Definition, but how do I get it? Is it a plug-in or a different aerial, or what?...
I have a website with oldtimes songs and automatic background sound (Windows Media Player). Every time I click to change from one item to another the sound shuts down and I have to open volume control...
I am cursed with shingles across my chest and left side and am taking prescibed pain-killer tablets which are nearly all used up. What treatment have other had? Can anyone suggest a soothing cream or...
If an elderly person gives power of attorney to someone else, does that elderly person loose all rights over their own affairs, such as buying goods, writing cheques, controlling their savings...
