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Don't let someone else use your broadband DSL login!

We had a bizarre situation recently where our internet access went highly unstable. It was very patchy, with some website access being fine and other access being impossible. Interestingly, video streaming would work - but only after many ... (more)

Combined Heating and Power (Co-generation)

Combined Heating and Power (Co-generation) This is actually a pretty old concept. It's immensely logical to be efficient in how one uses energy. Why use Energy source A) to heat your house and Energy Source B) to put electricity into ... (more)

Internet Access: UK Broadband

Broadband in the UK What do we need to get access to the Internet nowadays? The hardest part is choosing an access provider (otherwise known as an ISP), but it certainly isn't hard to get cheap internet access any more. Once upon a time ... (more)

Do It Yourself!

Do It Yourself! Doing it yourself is a great way to save money, re-use things and have fun at the same time! There is a huge array of skills that you can acquire as a DIYer, but your learning curve can be as steep or shallow as you like ... (more)

Share Your Seeds!

Share Your Seeds The BBC's Gardeners Question Time raised a dual issue common to virtually all small-scale gardeners: how to economise on seed-buying, and what to do with your leftover seeds. Some gardening websites feature 'seed swap ... (more)

What has your broadband experience been like?

Here are some people's experiences of their broadband provision. Some are quite vocal about how good or bad it is, and others are more candid. Voice your opinion by completing the mini-survey on the right of the page! The responses: ... (more)

Churches and Historical Buildings

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Solid Fuel Stoves and Central Heating

Solid Fuel Stoves and Central Heating We used to have a regular (small) open fire in our house, and started investigating the options for making more of the wood we burn. We looked at solid fuel stoves, the suppliers and installers, and ... (more)

Keep your passwords safe and secure

Most of us have registered our details on multiple websites such as Facebook, eBay and Strava, and most of us will use only one or two passwords for all of them. This wouldn't normally cause a problem, but if one of those websites has its ... (more)

Computer Retailers Rated and Reviewed

Computer Retailers Rated and Reviewed If you fancy yourself as a bit of a hobbyist when it comes to PCs, it helps to know where are the best places to shop. You'll need to avoid box-shifting companies if you need that bit of extra advice ... (more)

iPhone and other Smartphones

The iPhone and other Smartphones Do you own a phone that doesn't do much (except make calls), but would find sat-nav (GPS), social networking and email capabilities useful? If so then you should seriously consider getting an iPhone. Not necessarily ... (more)

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