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Reviving Colour Photos.

Is there any way of reviving the colour(s) of several old photos taken about 50 yrs ago ? They've been in a book all these years and not exposed to daylight but have faded somewhat and lost quite a...
20:32 Wed 05th Oct 202213 answers, last by derekpara 17:24 Thu 06th Oct 2022
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Portable Radios

I'm looking for a DAB/FB portable radio for use in the bathroom. It must be USB chargeable, not AA batteries and above all, easy to preset a few stations. I already have an old one (i-Star) with about...
14:01 Sat 01st Oct 202216 answers, last by mjwman 11:20 Sun 02nd Oct 2022
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Cordless Phone Question.

I've just bought a trio set of BT cordless phones to replace an ancient and grubby set. Is there any way I can transfer the address book from the old set to the new without having to input each one...
13:18 Wed 28th Sep 20227 answers, last by derekpara 07:25 Thu 29th Sep 2022
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Does It Go Off ?

In my garage i've got an opened, but little used, bag of cement covered in a plastic bag which I bought about two years ago. (The cement, not the bag!). Does cement kept like this 'go off' or would it...
13:43 Tue 27th Sep 20227 answers, last by johnk 05:32 Wed 28th Sep 2022
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Amazon Music

I pay for Amazon Music on one of my Alexa wotsits and can get a wide range of music, perfomers and radio stations - all but one; Classic FM. ! Alexa mumbles some unintelligable excuse or other but is...
17:18 Sun 04th Sep 20222 answers, last by derekpara 19:26 Sun 04th Sep 2022
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Printing Uk Size Passport Photos.

I need to print some photos for a UK passport . I have the photo on an email attachment but don't know how to print the required size (45 x 35mm) Any help in an idiot's guide form would be much...
14:38 Mon 15th Aug 20224 answers, last by ladybirder 16:47 Mon 15th Aug 2022
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Binabs ! ?

My father never called me by my Christian name, only as either 'son' or 'Binabs' which I accepted as being expressions of affection. Long after he died in 1964, I was 30 by then, I began to wonder...
16:14 Sun 07th Aug 202218 answers, last by douglas9401 19:44 Sun 07th Aug 2022
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Tyre Pressure Sensors

I have recently had to replace three good original tyres on my 5yr old Hyundai i10 which have been chewed through by foxes. True ! My question is, is it necesary to replace the tyre valves with...
15:13 Mon 01st Aug 20225 answers, last by derekpara 20:42 Mon 01st Aug 2022
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Pop Ups On Answerbank.

I am getting around 6 pop-up ads on AB where once I had none. Is this something I have to accept or can I block them ? Cheers D...
17:26 Thu 14th Jul 202227 answers, last by Huderon 11:23 Fri 15th Jul 2022
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A Rare Australian Bank Note. Help, Please.

I have a rare Australian $10 Polymer bank note which I am considering putting up for sale. It is in VG uncirculated condition apart from one small corner which is quite sharply creased, but not...
16:55 Mon 11th Jul 20226 answers, last by derekpara 20:26 Mon 11th Jul 2022
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Old £20 Notes

Will a Post Office exchange a couple of old paper £20 notes for plastic ones without going through a bank account ?...
17:31 Sun 10th Jul 20228 answers, last by jennyjoan 10:46 Mon 11th Jul 2022
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To Sleep Or Not To Sleep ?

Is it harmful to put my pc to' Sleep' every night when I've finished with it for the day ? Cheers. D...
21:21 Tue 28th Jun 20227 answers, last by Old_Geezer 09:06 Wed 29th Jun 2022
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What Jig-Saw Blade ?

I need to cut a large green plastic water butt into pieces for easier transportation to my local council refuse depot. I have a good battery operated jig saw which I hope may do the job without too...
16:03 Sat 18th Jun 20227 answers, last by derekpara 07:18 Mon 20th Jun 2022
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More Estimate Info, Please.

Any idea how much I can expect to pay for an 8m fence across the end of my back garden ? I require 6' long by 5' high feather edge panels with concrete slotted posts and 12" concrete gravel boards....
09:22 Mon 16th May 20222 answers, last by derekpara 18:41 Mon 16th May 2022
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Daily Work Rate.

Any idea what the daily rate might be for a jobbing builder to do some basic repair work , ie, pointing, a little brick-laying etc. ? Outer London borough (South) Cheers. D...
18:43 Fri 13th May 20228 answers, last by Ken4155 09:15 Sat 14th May 2022
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Is This Email Message Genuine ?

I quote in full, and exactly as written, an email purporting to be from 'Admin (then a name ) [email protected]' and not sure if it's genuine and safe to click the link. My quotation marks but their...
11:37 Fri 06th May 20228 answers, last by Peter Pedant 12:02 Mon 23rd May 2022
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Security Light

Will an exterior security light with attached movement sensor work inside an enclosed glass porch ? In other words will the sensor detect outside movement ? Cheers. D...
20:58 Mon 11th Apr 20225 answers, last by Old_Geezer 10:19 Tue 12th Apr 2022
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Anything To Worry About ?

I've been prescribed a seven day course of Trimethoprim 100mg twice daily for a UTI ; one AM and one PM. Through a lack of cencentration I took two together this morning. Two questions : a. Is there...
14:11 Sat 22nd Jan 20226 answers, last by derekpara 16:42 Sat 22nd Jan 2022
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Should I Go ?

I am due to attend an important 2 hour annaul meeting in three weeks time involving around 30 people in a medium sized hall. This is to be followed by a meal with another 30 people added. I am late...
16:21 Thu 06th Jan 202232 answers, last by Foryinath 02:42 Wed 26th Jan 2022
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Should I Have A G & T Or Not ?

Two weeks ago I had a Urethral Dilatation and a Prostate TURP procedure. All went well. Everything seems to be functional as it should and I am following the usual guidance re taking it easy, no heavy...
10:45 Sat 04th Dec 202111 answers, last by derekpara 21:02 Sat 04th Dec 2021

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