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Old Sixpences

I've found a bag full of old sixpences in a deceased relative's house; there must be several hundred of them. Are these coins still legal tender ? If not, will my bank exchange them ? Thanks.. D...
20:18 Fri 25th Feb 20114 answers, last by derekpara 22:46 Fri 25th Feb 2011
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Accessing e-mail

Bit of a numpty question but here goes. How do I access my e-mails (Outlook Express) from, say, a friend's house. He uses Hotmail. Cheers. D...
16:07 Thu 17th Feb 20113 answers, last by derekpara 19:01 Fri 18th Feb 2011
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Antique Firearms

Does anyone on site have a good knowledge of antique firearms ? I have an old revolver accessory which I would like to identify. Must be around 100 years old I would say, but with no identifying...
12:23 Thu 17th Feb 201120 answers, last by scorpiustactical 10:33 Tue 03rd Jan 2023
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Shampoo

What is the origin of the word, Shampoo ? Could it Indian, or French ? Cheers D...
20:48 Wed 09th Feb 20114 answers, last by rosedew 17:53 Thu 06th Feb 2014
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Cat Pulling out Hair

My sixteen year old cat has started pulling out her hair in clumps. The vet has checked and there is no skin disease. We have recently had some upheaval with builders so I wonder if stress could be...
11:48 Sat 29th Jan 20115 answers, last by boxtops 20:33 Mon 21st Feb 2011
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Gatsos

Are Gatsos still in operation ? I know, I know, you're all going to tell me to test one ! D...
11:53 Sat 22nd Jan 20111 answer, last by AlBags 12:56 Sat 22nd Jan 2011
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Cat Losing Hair

My 16 year old cat has started losing lots of hair. She has no obvious bald patches yet but I am finding several clumps around the house every day. She doesn't go out any more and hasn't got fleas....
11:12 Sun 09th Jan 201113 answers, last by billandhiscat 18:07 Thu 13th Jan 2011
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Connecting up a VCR

I'm asking this question for a lovely old lady who has a collection of videos and a VCR which requires connecting to the TV. She knows this is almost stone-age stuff now but she feels comfortable with...
16:05 Thu 06th Jan 20113 answers, last by derekpara 16:17 Thu 06th Jan 2011
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Trouble with Internet Explorer

I'm having trouble getting my Google home page to stabilise; here is the sequence of events, repeated over and over many times until it somehow eventually resolves itself: 1. Google Home Page appears...
22:10 Mon 27th Dec 201016 answers, last by derekpara 09:19 Wed 29th Dec 2010
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Finding Military Medal Holders on Line

Is there anywhere I can trace citations of WW1 & WW2 MM holders on Line ? All I have is name and initials; no service number, no regiment. Thanks. D...
12:44 Fri 17th Dec 20106 answers, last by derekpara 19:53 Fri 17th Dec 2010
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Problem Copying Photos

When I scan/copy and print a photo, say 6x4, the resulting images are printed about one third larger than the original. Any idea how I can correct this ? I have an epson V350 photo scanner and an...
08:49 Tue 14th Dec 20103 answers, last by derekpara 15:43 Tue 14th Dec 2010
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Arthroscopy

I'm due to have an arthroscopy on my knee for miniscus repair and a pulled ligament ,which has caused swelling ( fluid) and stiffness. I have an idea what the procedure involves but how long is the...
09:18 Mon 13th Dec 20106 answers, last by derekpara 19:37 Mon 13th Dec 2010
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Problems with Google Home Page/ Explorer

I can't open Google Home page. When I try I get an error message saying I can't be connected to Windows Internet Explorer and a label asking me to send a report. When I try to open a new tab the same...
17:11 Sun 12th Dec 20102 answers, last by derekpara 22:25 Mon 13th Dec 2010
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Virus Warning - True or Fake ?

I have been warned of a new and dangerous virus which has apparently been confirmed by Snopes. It appears as a seemingly harmless e-mail headed ' Here You Have It' . If you open it a message appears '...
22:55 Tue 07th Dec 20105 answers, last by ChuckFickens 09:02 Wed 08th Dec 2010
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Avast Anti-virus

How do I temporarily disable Avast Anti-Virus. ( For about 30 minutes) Cheers. D...
21:47 Fri 03rd Dec 20102 answers, last by derekpara 22:02 Fri 03rd Dec 2010
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Buffering Speed

Is there anything I can do to increase the buffering speed when listening to music on YouTube? I'm fed up with all the stops along the way ! Cheers. D...
21:54 Thu 02nd Dec 20106 answers, last by derekpara 22:07 Thu 02nd Dec 2010
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Printing Labels

Can someone please give me an idiot's step-by-step guide to printing labels ? I need to print off Christmas labels, so require one of each address. I'm using Windows XP and have a supply of 99x34mm...
20:37 Wed 01st Dec 20102 answers, last by derekpara 21:16 Wed 01st Dec 2010
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Copper water pipes in comcrete floors

What are the current regulations for burying copper water pipes in in concrete floors ? Say, in a kitchen. Cheers. D...
23:05 Fri 26th Nov 201013 answers, last by AlBags 22:11 Fri 17th Dec 2010
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Frozen Mouse

If I leave my Pc on for more than a couple of hours the mouse pointer becomes immobile. The only way I can 'unfreeze' it is to diconnect the lead and replace it. My question is: 1. What's causing the...
22:54 Tue 09th Nov 20102 answers, last by derekpara 19:20 Fri 12th Nov 2010
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Freezing Mouse

After leaving my PC switched on but unattended for quite a while, say, 3 hours, the mouse arrow refuses to move and I have to re-boot. Is there a PC problem ? If not, how do I revive the poor old...
09:09 Sun 17th Oct 20104 answers, last by derekpara 08:10 Mon 18th Oct 2010

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