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AA batteries in adaptors same as C Cell?
I am running an item that takes 4 x C batteries. I have loads of rechargeable AAs (2000-2700 mah). I bought size C adaptors and have tried to different sets of batteries in the items and it doesnt seem to be running at the power it should. I am now not sure if the item is faulty, or whether there isnt enough power in the…
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Like to build a Sound to Light disco sequencer
Years back (when I was 14:eek:) I built a 240v sound to light sequencer from a Maplin kit that cost around £20 for all of the parts and a pre designed circuit board. I thought of it the other day as I have a party coming up and for my own satisfaction I would like to be able to say that I built the light show. The problem…
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Excel help?
Morning all. You always manage to let me know what I need to do so I've come begging again!! I'm creating a excel s/sheet at work and I want to bring back specific data in one column dependant on what has been selected in the column before. For example, if white is selected(from a data validation list), I want the next…
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Iphone4,iCloud,AOL....argggg problems
I have an iphone4 and downloaded iCloud last year and it says that the server cannot relay mail and it has been placed in my outbox. I cannot send email from my iPhone but can receive. For Christmas I received an ipad2 and exactly the same. I have an AOL mail account. It does seem that there have been lots of issues with…
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ford radio code
help ! need radio code for 1997 fairmont serial number 94DA-18B865-BC. The numbers on the front of the radio only go up to 6, 1 2 3 4 5 6 , so don't give me any zero's or 7,8,9 . hope someone can help, it's frustrating Radio also has the number 9450 0n it, but again, how can i make a 9 ? Thanks Tim
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audio files for websites
hi again was looking to put video on youtube to share but will be to large as may be between 40 -50 minutes each week if I did audio only can I put in on some sort of sharing site like youtube then just link to it from website? have seen it done on some sites , where just shows audio controls and plays sound only . Can…
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Inserting track numbers (separators?) into one long MP3 file?
Hi, I am trying to piece together 12 tracks from a musical score I have in MP3 format, that was originally a continual 47 minute piece of music. I have 12x individual .MP3 tracks that when I play on my MP3 player (for running!), there is like a little popping noise and a 1 second gap between each piece of music :( Is there…
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Word Template For Kindle
Hi guys Over the years I’ve collected about 200 of my favourite recipes and have saved them in a special World Folder. The recipes come from various sources: newspapers, magazines, favourite cookbooks, and of course straight cut and paste menus from the internet. Now that I’ve moved into the 21st century and got myself a…
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Advice wanted. Pc for gaming
Hi My 14 year old wants a pc for gaming and I have no idea where to start. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks
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Sony Vaio VGN-NR38E
Hi My Dad has the above laptop and has lost his internet connection - I know it is purely just that he has somehow turned off his wifi, so laptop isn't picking up any broadband connections. Laptop doesn't have a button to turn on Wifi, but I think its one of the Function keys (plus another maybe). Can anyone tell me how to…
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A3 all in one wanted - recommendation please
Need an all in one to print/copy/scan at A3 ~ don't require fax facility. I was recommended to look at a Brother and nearly bought it when I found out it did not scan A3 - near miss! Quality is not that important but price of unit and ink is. Thanks for any help.
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Is there any point removing a fully charged battery from a laptop on the mains?
When you use a laptop without a battery, the current obviously bypasses the part of the circuit into which the battery fits. But is this still the case when a fully charged battery is inserted, therefore maintaining its longevity?
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Internal Blu Ray writer
Hi Everyone, i'm looking to build a new pc/media center for home and one of the must have's is a Blu Ray writer, trouble is i am looking at a silver case and i can not find a silver fronted blu ray writer anywhere. Does anyone know if such a thing exists, or can offer any advice? Thanks
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video to youtube help
hello I need to put a video on youtube. it is a avi file, approx 45 minutes long. It needs to be edited, will be approx 25 minutes after editing. Can anyone tell me a program that I can edit then convert to the best file format for the quickest upload to youtube ? I did this years ago but cannot remember now the program I…
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iTunes and my Meastro card
Hi all I've come across a bit of an oddity and couldn't find anything on Google so I'm hoping someone has a solution. I've installed iTunes now I have an iPhone 4S but it's decided it doesn't want to know. I wanted to download a couple of apps (65p each) and put in the details from my Maestro card. Now here's the odd bit.…
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The dreaded red cross
Trying to look at IQ test on website before taking the DWP test and got the dreaded red cross in the corner of diagrams so couldn't answer that particular question. Fortunately not the actual job test, just wondered if there is an easy solution to the problem?
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best land line phone to connect to my fax machine?
Hi - at present I have a Motorola land line phone which is connected to my fax machine. The phones need replacing and I have tried connecting a BT Freelance phone in exactly the same way as the Motorola one is connected but calls are ringing only to the fax machine. I can buy another Motorola set online but would prefer to…
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network printer problems !!!
I have been operationing wirelessly for a while now with an Acer laptop connected via wireless router to a HP deskjet 3050 printer - all has worked fine. Bought another laptop for another member of the family and try as we might it has been impossible to connect this 2nd Dell laptop to the HP printer wirelessly - when we…
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My first ever video recorder
Technical numpty here... ;) I'm looking for a 'low end' video recorder, something which also records sound (Do they all do that? See I don't even know!). Can anyone recommend something which is not too complicated? Oh and will they all record at night?
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Hooking up DVD player and TV to Home Cinema system
I have just got a new HD TV (Samsung 46D7000) and would like to know if I will loose any audio quality if I just connect the TV to the Home Cinema System via the Optical Digital Output when viewing DVDs via a DVD player connected using HDMI. I could rig the sytem up using two optical audio cables (one from DVD player and…
