Daughter just phoned in blind panic. She's away at University.and must hand in essay Tues am. She has a new Sony Vaio laptop but cannot open 'Word'. Apparently the hourglass (where her cursor is) just...
Software repair Wizard System Restore keeps telling me your computer cannot be restored to ...(date) . NO changes have been made to your computer. I've tried numerous dates. Today I picked up a pop-up...
I have recently noticed that sometimes when I'm signing in to Hotmail, the space where I type in my email address is yellow. A colleague suggested that this is a warning that a hi-jacker was present...
Red light on dashboard comes on momentarily especially when I make a right turn. I thought this indicated low brake fluid but on checking, this was not the case. Could it be a faulty sensor or brake...
A colleague has a 'salix caprea kilmarnock' ornamental willow in a large container on a balcony. Though I have not seen the plant, it has become infected with an orange 'rust' on about 20/25% of the...
Hello, Its my 60th birthday today and as a surprise present my wife has arranged a three day break in Prague. We are flying out early tomorrow morning (Sun 10th Sept) Normally, I like to plan a trip...
I need to change a bulb but when I pull handle to release the bonnet, nothing happens. It dosn't feel as if the cable has snapped .How do I open the bonnet or get access to the mechanism?
I'm looking for a disc type attachment for a standard electric drill. It is for applying and buffing faded paintwork on car using T-cut. I've tried Halfords and several smaller car accessory shops to...
Last weekend I read several reviews of this newly published book. They were unanamous in their praise and I felt so strongly that I had to buy it. Just finished it and it met all expectation. A must...
I've just splashed out on a Bush DAB radio (over ?50). It is not possible to listen to it. At all times I have the aerial fully extended and it sits on my kitchen worktop. As I walk around the...
M reg Corsa in for MOT next week. Though I've got no reason other than vehicle's age to be worried about emissions it has been suggested that as a precaution, the day before the test I put in ?5...
Just bought some. They each run off a single AA rechargeable battery. Instructions say to position in full sun for three days before switching on to enable a charge to build. Being somewhat impatient,...
It is now possible to cross into Northern Cyprus from the South. However, strict warnings are given to the effect that no cigarettes purchased in the North are to be taken back into the South....
I recently bought a well-known brand rear-view mirror to windscreen adhesive kit from Ha**o*ds for ?3.99. I fouled up when using it so had to go to my local car spares shop when it opened the...
I have several sheets of 1960's mint commemorative postage stamps. I feel that it would be a good idea to use some 4d 1966 World Cup ones on an entry for a 2006 World Cup Competition as I believe,...
