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  1. NickR

    Can't drill into the area just above window

    Don't use a masonry bit , use an HSS bit High speed steel drill bits, known as HSS drill bits are ideal for everyday drilling into metal and plastic but will last longer if reserved for metalwork. The front edges will cut the material, whilst the spirals remove the debris from the hole. In the...
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    Quick Question about BT Infinity

    don't forget to try PlusNet :-)
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    Mice

    Dairy Milk Chocolate + Standard Mousetrap = Ex-mouse :-S
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    Getting a decent Master box for ADSL

    The 'bell box' you refer to is officially known as a Block Terminal 52A and simply joins one length of cable to another. They are usually used to convert from external feed (overhead dropwire or underground cable) to internal cabling. However, that was many years ago before the adoption of NTE5.
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    Linux media server for PS3

    Vortexbox may also be worth looking at ... based on Fedora
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    Has anyone been able to get a non-iPhone contract out of Orange for an iPhone?

    + 1 for Rebel Sim Cuttter - cut down BT Mobile Sim a treat. Plus includes 5 adaptors to convert your new microsim back into a standard one if needed :-)
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    Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4 & Patriot Viper Sector 5

    Hope you have already sorted this ... but just in case ... Patriot Sector 5 supports XMP but default SPD setting is 1333MHz To run at 1600MHz ...In BIOS, select: > MB Intelligent Tweaker (MIT) > Advanced Memory Settings > Extreme Memory Profile(XMP) > Profile 1 ...this should set...
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    Wonder how many guys on here are Radio Hams

    I passed my RAE and morse test back in 1978 :eek: Used to enjoy the challenge of building up something from scratch ... like converting an old mechanical teletype machine to send /receive radio teletype (RTTY) ...ahh.. the memories .... :D
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    *** NEW Fractal Design Case - Coming Soon ***

    ..only minor irritation I have is no 'HDD' LED .. may have a go at attaching one to the existing plastic moulding used for the blue 'ON' LED
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    *** NEW Fractal Design Case - Coming Soon ***

    I have a Corsair HX750 in mine and it aligns no problem ... and 'just' fits lengthwise without touching the bottom fan mount bracket, although I haven't tried fitting bottom fan though ... it looks like it may not fit due to PSU slight overhang 550 is slightly shorter so should be no problem...
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    Moving house, which broadband?

    have you looked at Plusnet offerings ?
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    Spec me a girl dog's name

    Doris
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    Fat Tax on Ryanair

    ...dont forget the additional charge in the event the aircraft has to make an emergency landing---£1 to open the emergency exit and a further £1 if you want to deploy the emergency chute....... Can't remember the charge if you need oxygen mask during the flight.....
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    Here We Go Again

    Diwali was yesterday - probably the reason tbh
  15. NickR

    Would this powerline setup work?

    no problems at all with that set up :)
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    Whats the best network through electicity product?

    No problem at all here with Netgear 200Mbps HDX101's :)
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    Wireless or ethernet over power.

    Plug powerline adapters into mains sockets - one near to your router / ethernet switch with the Broadband connection and the other where you need the remote connection - your office. Connect the main powerline adaptor to router / ethernet switch and your X-box / computer in the office to the...
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    Wireless or ethernet over power.

    I replaced wireless with Netger HDX101 on one of my PC's which was farthest from the router to get rid of slow speed and 'limited connectivity' messages. Been absolutely great since then :)
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    Computer screwed.... =[

    Have you reset the BIOS?
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    Powerline Network Diagram

    so long as you are on the same distribution board you should be OK
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