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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noisynose

Pinterest Does It Cost Me Anything?

I frequently trawl through Pinterest for images Do I just pay for accessing the site or for each image from my mobile account Confused Gordon 😳🤞

Tilly2

Changing Broadband Suppliers.

We have recently transferred from BT to Sky. Sky are dealing with all the bits and bobs that have to be done before the installation date. We had an email from BT today saying sorry you're leaving... ...

Cindy1302

Do You Think If Someone Ran Over And Killed Another Person For Littering, Would That Person Be Insane?

Like do you think they'd go to prison or mental hospital?

Maydup

Google Maps

How does Google maps know about a road closure on a minor road in the middle of nowhere?

SparklyKid

Upload Pics Here, How Please

something with a B in it

ladybirder

How Do I Stop Gmail From Replacing Safari?

I'm on an AppleMac and I don't know whether I have done something daft to cause this but it's driving me nuts. I have tried suggestions from googling the problem but nothing has worked. I chose... ...

wolf63

Electric Problem - Safe To Use Or Not?

I have a laser hair zapper, when I plug it into the plug there is sometimes a bright spark. I was told that there is always a spark of some sort when you use mains electricity. But this is quite... ...

DDIL

Planning Permission

Good afternoon, If a plot of land is being sold with planning permission for a eco friendly house, 2 floors. How difficult would it be to change it to a single story eco friendly bungalow? The... ...

joko

Back Gate Broken By People Climbing Over Alleygate - The Councils Fault

back gate broken by people climbing over alleygate - the councils fault
some years ago, the sewers under alley at the back of my house overflowed & caused the paving slabs to collapse.
The council... ...

barry1010

Death Certificate Copy

Have the rules/procedure changed? The last time I ordered a copy of a death certifate online I input the details and waited. I got a reply by email stating they had found the relevant death... ...

paul1763

Power Tool Batteries

When lithium power tool batteries batteries are fully charged, does it do any harm to leave them in the 'switched off charger'? as once before I just turned off a car battery charger at the wall... ...

ImLostAgain

Smart Meter Installation.

I get my elec through e-on and they informed me my smart meter needed replacing. EDF have been in touch telling me it could take up to four hours to install (actually they say my electricity could... ...

smurfchops

Galaxy A23 5G

The screen is never very bright even when Brightness is full on. Looks slightly bluey, not sharp and not very clear. Is this just the Samsung trait? Are Apple phone screens much... ...

ladybirder

Anyone Using The Nationwide App?

I'm being asked every time I log in if I want their App. I don't really do apps. Have I got to do it, now or eventually?

barry1010

Anyone Understand How Video Works?

I have watched several vlogs on YouTube made by an amateur couple. I don't think they are deliberately trying to produce an effect but I can't figure out why it happens. One of them has a missing... ...

cleoval

When To Claim State Pension Query.?

Hi I will be eligible to claim State Pension this October 30th. Do you have to inform the Pension Office in advance .? and if so what office and telephone number is it please.? TIA.

Jennifervill

Why Is Instagram Sequence Not Working On My Device

i was trying to get sequece of some videos, but unable to do, i hav chked all of videos on instagram are not working with "sequence" option.