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Connecting an external cd-rw

I have an external CD_RW. It is connected to the pc via a serial transfer cable. Is there any way I can adapt the connection so I can connect it via a usb cable instead?
08:19 Thu 15th Apr 20041 answer, last by j2buttonsw 08:26 Thu 15th Apr 2004
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Rolling Easter Eggs

Do kids still roll their Easter eggs? I used to roll my chocolate (and hard-boiled) Easter egg before scoffing commenced. Nowadays though it seems as if an egg is not enough - money and pressies are...
13:01 Wed 07th Apr 200419 answers, last by uber_pea 19:27 Sun 11th Apr 2004
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Beta Bars.

Does anyone remember a sweet called a Beta Bar? It was a bar of puffed rice coated in syrup and was hard. You could get either a 5p bar or a 10p bar. The last time I spotted one in a shop was aound...
13:21 Mon 05th Apr 20043 answers, last by gazzawazza 10:49 Fri 09th Apr 2004
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Backing-up the Windows registry.

How do I back-up the windows registry? I came across this: 'In RegEdit choose Registry, Export Registry File. When the dialog box opens, select the radio button labeled All and name your file RegBack....
12:32 Mon 05th Apr 20043 answers, last by monty0703 08:11 Wed 07th Apr 2004
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Refreshing folders.

Windows has somehow lost the ability to refresh folders automatically. For example, if I delete some items from a folder I have to press F5 to refresh the folder to have the items rearranged. Before,...
13:23 Wed 31st Mar 20041 answer, last by smorodina 18:39 Thu 01st Apr 2004
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Interview tips.

Does anyone have any interview tips? I realise there are loads of sites devoted to career advice but I'd like to get folks personal insight. I know all about giving a firm handshake, being smart etc....
10:17 Tue 23rd Mar 200418 answers, last by ilovetohelp13 05:07 Thu 23rd May 2013
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Commuting between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Does anyone commute (by car) between Glasgow and Edinburgh? I'd like to know how long it takes (roughly) to drive from Glasgow's West End into Edinburgh during rush hour along the M8.
09:55 Tue 23rd Mar 20047 answers, last by monty0703 09:48 Thu 25th Mar 2004
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Online job hunting

Most online job sites offer you the chance of registering your cv so potential employers can contact you. Has anyone done this? Have you ever been contacted?
13:45 Mon 15th Mar 200412 answers, last by tha120 08:48 Thu 19th Jan 2023
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Pear-shaped.

When something goes wrong, why is it described as going 'pear-shaped?'
10:13 Mon 15th Mar 20043 answers, last by monty0703 14:29 Mon 15th Mar 2004
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Rating answers

What is the procedure for rating answers? I have had answers to my questions and must admit to not rating all of them. I hope I haven't offended anyone in the past for not rating their answers as I...
13:56 Thu 11th Mar 20049 answers, last by Catapa 10:45 Fri 12th Aug 2011
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usb key.

Can a USB 2 key work in USB 1.x ports? I wondered if there was some sort of driver I needed to download to make it compatible or will it be compatible anyway?
09:15 Wed 03rd Mar 20041 answer, last by Kerplunk 09:41 Wed 03rd Mar 2004
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Airport auctions

Does anyone know anything about airport auctions? I remember seeing on telly a programme where the lost property department at Heathrow auctioned off lost luggage. Do other UK airports do this?
09:57 Mon 23rd Feb 20042 answers, last by templeman 16:36 Tue 24th Feb 2004
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Restless Natives

I've tried everywhere online for this video. Can anyone suggest a physical shop anywhere in the UK that I could maybe get this video?
09:51 Tue 17th Feb 20045 answers, last by map71070 21:52 Tue 08th Aug 2006
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Online auctions

What has been the best bargain you have got from an online auction? Anyone been really ripped off?
10:08 Thu 12th Feb 20041 answer, last by wizard 15:20 Thu 12th Feb 2004
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Window Blinds

Does anyone know where I can get reasonably priced roller /bamboo blinds? Either on the high street or online. Places I've already tried have been quite expensive for basic blinds.
10:06 Thu 12th Feb 20049 answers, last by smith1982 15:54 Fri 11th Sep 2009
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hunger pangs

Can anyone recommend anything to diminish hunger pangs? I've heard of a chewing gum that contains something that is supposed to work - anyone tried this?
10:43 Mon 02nd Feb 200412 answers, last by Wee Kaz 15:35 Thu 12th Feb 2004
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Savings under �8000

Someone I know has recently become unemployed. When applying for benefit he was under the impression that his savings (well under ?8000) would not be a factor because the amount is below the...
10:28 Wed 28th Jan 20046 answers, last by Miss Zippy 15:03 Tue 03rd Feb 2004
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taping satellite/digital channels

Why is it not possible to watch one satellite/digital channel and record another?
11:02 Wed 14th Jan 20042 answers, last by lisa74656 13:48 Fri 16th Jan 2004
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Windows windows everywhere

I can be using my pc quite happily when all of a sudden chaos unsues when my mouse pointer sppeds randomly around the screen opening and closing different windows. I have no control at all and have to...
14:40 Tue 13th Jan 20044 answers, last by banana 21:29 Tue 13th Jan 2004
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Teenage Wasteland

I'm sure that The Who's 'Baba O'Reilly (Teenage Wasteland)' is in a film (at the end maybe) but can't think which one. It's driving me nuts! Any answers?
10:47 Tue 06th Jan 20048 answers, last by morrstac 08:54 Tue 07th Sep 2004

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