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    Don't understand AC/DC adaptors/transformers

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    Noisy Fusebox

    My fuse thingy also is noisy. When the door of the metal box enclosing the fuses is shut, there is a drone which vanishes when the door is open. The level of the drone is low and does not pose a nuisance. The whole electrical installation dates from the mid-60s, and a complete re-wiring...
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    date printed onto photos?

    Date information you'll have seen on photographs will have been imprinted onto the photograph by the camera which took that photograph. This data normally is part of the metadata for that photograph, but with the option of displaying publicly on the photograph the date on which it was taken...
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    PDF forms to be filled out

    You haven't said which operating system you're using, but if you're using a Mac, you can create and edit .pdf files easily, and your wish to provide information in certain sections is a piece of cake with several cherries on top. These edits are readable on computers on all OS(es). If you use...
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    Creosote indoors

    No, it won't poison you merely be being in the background, but if you have young children or pets, try to ensure they do not come into frequent contact with it.
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    Creosote indoors

    Yes, you can safely use creosote on wood inside your home. But you'd be absolutely bonkers to so so! Do you know that this stuff smells very strongly, that this smell stays for an awfully long time, and disappears very s-l-o-w-l-y? Try the modern wood preservatives instead, such as the...
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    Ipod with Radio?

    What's preventing you from transferring your music through your computer? This is the normal way to manage music and apps with Apple's iThingies. And you don't need no stinkin' ol' shop to do it for you.
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    Ipod with Radio?

    If you can wait until next Wednesday (1-9-10), Apple are holding a shindig in San Francisco. They are expected to introduce lovely shiny new iPods which could very well include far better radio stuff than the current range.
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    Prevent drawer from tipping

    Leo; Doesn't this suggestion mean the method will not be hidden within the piece of furniture?
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    How to locate the exact position and length of an existing RSJ?

    You could try this little goodie - http://www.amazon.co.uk:80/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddiy&field-keywords=BOSCH+DMF10+Zoom+Cable+Voltage+Pipe+Stud+Metal+Detector&x=17&y=14. It's a bit expensive, but quality rarely comes cheaply. These things are available at virtually any good DIY...
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    Transferring music from iphone to new laptop

    The method described to you earlier will transfer content purchased from iTunes Store only. All other content will not be transferred. When you have successfully transferred your iTunes content to your computer, and then choosing to sync your iPhone with iTunes will erase this other content...
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    Transferring music from iphone to new laptop

    ericsson; If you can de-authorise the old computer, do so by opening iTunes, and in the 'store' menu choose 'De-authorsse This Computer'. If it's not possible to de-authorise it, there's no need to worry about it; just let dead computers lie in peace.
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    Transferring music from iphone to new laptop

    First, you must authorise your new computer before connecting your new iPhone. To do this, open iTunes, from the 'Store' menu choose 'Authorise Computer'. Follow the dialogues and enter your Apple ID and password, then click the 'Authorise' button. Next, connect your iPhone to your computer. On...
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    Prevent drawer from tipping

    if you can reach behind these drawers when they are partially open, you may be able to attach a length of chain to the end of the drawer and attach a hook to the back of the sideboard. The length of chain will determine the extent to which the drawer can then be pulled out without causing...
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    Anyone transferred from PC to Mac?

    NorfBank; There may be a solution to get your printer working in Mac OS X. I assume you've looked for a Mac-compatible driver on the manufacturer's Website. If none is available, you may find one at Gutenprint. They write drivers for a wide range of printers for both the Mac and Linux. Be aware...
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    Anyone transferred from PC to Mac?

    You can use all your Windows applications on your new Mac, but only under the following conditions; 1) You must use the Mac's Boot Camp application to create a separate partition on the Mac's HD. This is a very simple procedure and takes but a few minutes, and then you can install a copy of...
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    external hard drive

    Dr Moriarty Yes! Or No, depending on the circumstances.
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    external hard drive

    There are a number of ways you can backup your files. 1) If you're using Windows 7, you can use the backup software in your operating system. This backs up folders chosen by yourself. These can be either everything on your hard drive, or you can elect to back up files created by you. Usually...
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    Recommend a good family PC

    I don't live in the Emerald Isle, but won't you need a licence to use your computer to receive television broadcasts? As for the channels you can receive, I would assume that depends upon the quality of both tuner card and reception.
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    Recommend a good family PC

    canicemcavoy; Please answer this question; are you employed as an IT consultant, whose livelihood depends upon fixing a broken system, one which is virtually guaranteed to get just as broken soon again? I have this user-name for about ten years, long before Apple's iThings became ubiquitous. I...
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