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    Setting up Griffin iTrip for ipod nano 2nd Gen

    anyone got one of these in-car fm transmitters Griffin iTrip for ipod nano 2nd Gen? I am having trouble getting a good reception - pretty rubbish in fact :mad: What I do get is fairly weak too - any experiences guys?
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    house carpets - any experts on 'stretched' v fitted

    Just had new carpets in dining room, lounge, stairs landing and whilst the stairs landing is nicely done, the 'fitting' in the lounge dining areas is IMHO very poor. But am I being pedantic? There are raised bulges at the edges and a couple of areas where the carpet seems 'loose' with like...
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    tax software recommendation?

    aaargh - its that time of year again :mad: Can anyone recommend any personal/self employed taxation software please. I know there are a few around but any 'easy to use' recommendation would be be appreciated. cheers
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    2 HD's for one laptop query

    Help please IT guru's. I have an IBM laptop setup for work only with dial up internet to send /receive work emails only with only administrator access etc as normal with these setups. What I thought I could do is in the evenings replace the HD with a second one set up for home work with my...
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    wheres the fuel prefilter on 1996 C220 D

    'm wanting to change the main fuel filter as part of a service and notice that the prefilter needs changing too. I assume its around the main filter. injectors etc but where and how does it come out? Anyone have a clue where it is please guys :confused:
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    Company car versus extra salary - confused?

    Hi guys - can someone help a confused person please? I am currently self employed and have been offered a job with a company car. My query is that I really enjoy driving my current W202 and dont want to get rid. Ive searched websites but all advice re 'company car versus extra salary' is...
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    Thought for the day . . .

    Thought for the day . . .
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    How to squeal on a non UK licence holder ?

    My brother is aware (somehow) that a neighbour drives on a Canadian licence and has done here for over 15 years because she hasnt bothered to get a UK one. I assume this is 'illegal' :confused: His concern is that were she to cause an accident then her insurance would be invalid and...
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    Activate with HHT ??? any ideas guys

    I have been searching the MB WIS to find out why my retrofit outside temp indicator may never have worked. I got to a point where the retrofit instructions (which I never had before) state to followed by checking for proper function. Sounds promising but the question is - what on earth...
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    Brodit Pro Clip Phone/PDA/GPS Mount on ebay

    Brodit Pro Clip Phone/PDA/GPS Mount on ebay Item no. 652812 fits: Mercedes Benz C-Class (180-320) 00-06 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8044919696&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
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    IDE HD to SATA MB converter, anyone tried it

    I have a new pc with a SATA motherboard etc and was interested in fitting a second HD. Then on ebay I saw a 'IDE HD to SATA MB converter' for about £10. A small plug in for an IDE HD with a SATA cable to attach to the MB. Got one and tried it with 2 different IDE HD's, 60 Gb and 17 Gb but...
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    how to use dual monitor please

    Help please :crazy: I have setup my ATI card to use dual monitors ie my 19"DVI flat screen and a 17" CRT. So far so good - but how do I actually use the second CRT monitor to show anything :rolleyes: :crazy: I have looked in the help files and all over but the assumption from the...
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    how to set up a wirless hotspot tips please

    My daughter lives in an apartment block and rather than her costing approx £20 a month for broadband I thought I might try setting up a simple wireless hotspot to share with eg a couple or 3/4/5 of other occupants. I've got some info and done some searches but most seems to be about a US...
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    aaarrgghh banks !

    Just had a call from, apparently, NatWest, about identity fraud. That of course peaked my interest as I use my NatWest Credit Card on the internet fairly often. The girl wanted me to confirm my identity before she could discuss the account. So I agreed wholehearedly - thats when it started...
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    Falling Sand mesmerizing thingy

    Falling Sand mesmerizing thingy :cool: Look at the screenshots to see what to do and try the different materials http://chir.ag/stuff/sand/
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    New petrol price website

    Just found out about this FREE site, and you can get email updates too. http://www.petrolprices.com especially good sice the AA stopped theirs recently
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    how do I copy video files to DVD please

    I have a few video files that I would like to put on DVD but it seems they need to be special DVD type files :confused: - is this correct and can I 'convert' files like mpg or avi to go on DVD, thanks anyone. . .
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    divorce in Scotland - solicitors advice please . . .

    A friend of mine (not me ;) ) in Scotland is being asked for a divorce and half of the sale value of his long term home by his recent wife of 3.5 years which would put him out on the street with little money. Is there anyone on the forum please that could just give me a pointer about the...
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    "Roon sirbees and tenjewberrymuds" anyone . . .

    Just for a little light relief . . . The following telephone exchange, between a hotel guest and Room Service at a hotel in Asia, was recorded and published in the Far East Economic Review. It's a great illustration of how much effort a High Probability Propect will go through to make...
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    1Mb to 2Mb - can anyone tell the difference?

    I've been on 1Mb broadband for a few months now and can upgrade for an extra £3 to 2Mb - but is it worth it? The change from dial up to 512Kb was fantastic and from 512Kb to 1Mb 'seemed' to be noticeable but what do you guys think of goig from 1 to 2 Mb please Ian
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