How it Works

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Here you can find out about how almost anything works! Ask anything, from how solar panels work to how the heart works and we'll our best to explain.

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bigsister

Cold fill washing machine

I have had my washing machine for about 5 years and although it has pipes going to both taps, has only ever filled from the cold tap. I have taken the pipe off and it seems to be clear. Any other...

Panic Button

Aircraft wheels

Following on from 1960darrenh's question I have often wondered something else about aircraft. When they land the wheels are not spinning so there is a screech, a big cloud of smoke and huge black...

charlandy

google earth

When viewing google earth recently some areas were not seen properly. the views were blured - pixalated. Why is this and what can I do to get better images.

Dreaming

dvd recorder

Hi, can anyone recommend a reasonably priced dvd recorder, which is also easy to use. Thankyou.

milly143

Lime Wire

Is there any way to improve the connection strength on lime wire?

ahhdundee

more memory

how do i add more memory on to my pc? is there a device i can buy to give my pc more memory?

lh8503

laptops

I'm looking at buying a new laptop but I know nothing about them. What should it have on it for example whats a good memory size? pentium? I have no idea at all so all the help would be great. I on;ly...

happymum

broadband connection?

hi there, please can someone explain why i keep loosing my broadband connection for a fraction of a minute all day everyday, ive had a word with my isp provider and they have checked but found no...

fly258

Optical illusion

Can anyone explain this http://tunteella.org/4chans/1166622255471.jpg please.

1960darrenh

Jet Engine Anti - Icing

Just a question that popped in my head. Why do pilots not leave Engine Anti-icing on all the time

lorraine29

text onto photos

I've been asked to provide a set of photos complete with size and prices of sweatshirts, t-shirts etc and wondered if anyone can suggest the best software to do this. would like to be able to add the...

Amiira

posting a link

How do you post a link to an email site?

chris281150

Gel hand warmers

Anyone know the science / chemistry behind these items. You have a plastic 'bag' with a liquid inside it and then you 'click' a small metal disc inside the bag a few times and the liquid becomes quite...

happymum

macromedia flash player

hi there this is happymum hope you are all fine, right could anyone help me sort out this problem i have with downloading macromedia flash player, ive tried several times but it just wont start the...

weemang

how to change default e-mail address in outlook express.

i bought a new laptop for my daughter and tried to use her hotmail e-mail address as the default for outlook express.We now get a message saying you cant use a hotmail address can i change the default...

annalou

Sky + Box

I have a normal sky box at present, but would like to upgrade to a sky+ box, can anyone tell me whether it's possible if i purchase a 2nd hand sky+ box whether i can plug it in to the connections that...

galltin

YouTube

Why can't I access YouTube? By that I mean whenever I follow a link or just go into the page I can't play the videos no matter what I click. What am I doing wrong?

laurentwink

Nissan Micra maintence reminder???

Hi everyone, i bought my brand new nissan micra last year, had a service from someone not from Nissan, and now the maintance reminder comes up on the screen every time i turn on the car, i press ok...

sunnyday2d

transfer music.

hi all, can anyone tell me in easy terms, how to transfer music from my cds to mp3 player, as i am quite new to computers. thanks ray

Flossy3

Memory Sticks

I am trying to use a memory stick on a laptop that has Windows 98 on it. I managed to download a driver from the net and install it but I cant quite seem to figure out how to use the memory stick...