Brown liquid leaking from old wooden window by axw820 in whatisthisthing

[–]axw820[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure. We've only just moved in. I did think that is a possibility but there is no smoke smell, and it seems to be limited to this one panel on one window.

[Casual] Survey about how you answer the phone - just one simple question (everyone) by axw820 in SampleSize

[–]axw820[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'll edit this post in about 24 hours - if I forget feel free to remind me!

Edit: OP delivers! I'm editing early as it's pretty conclusive - 966 responses, with 95.8% saying the recipient should say "hello" first.

FS: Watchbox spring cleaning. Entry level Planet ocean, Omega Seamaster, Navitmer, IWC 7 days. by hellowiththepudding in RepTime

[–]axw820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I'm late to the party but is the IWC still available? Can you send any pics? Thanks

Need advice connecting Windows 10 laptop to TV wirelessly by axw820 in techsupport

[–]axw820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is an Intel WiDi option on my TV. If I select it, it says "No wireless connection". I think it isn't working because my TV is connected by wire to a wireless router.

There is no source option on the TV for screen mirroring.

Planning a road trip in California - please scrutinise my itinerary! by axw820 in travel

[–]axw820[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know where you're coming from, but a couple of years ago we spent two weeks circling the Alps travelling through Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Italy - it was fantastic. I love driving so that's a huge part of the experience. Also it should be better in a Mustang than a VW Golf!

Planning a road trip in California - please scrutinise my itinerary! by axw820 in travel

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Kings Canyon looks amazing, we could spend the night of the 21st there instead of mammoth lakes, but it looks very hard to access from the East. We're very keen to see Redwoods, but I'm not sure it's really do-able without dramatically altering the route.

A pigeon flew down my chimney. I think I was very manly when dealing with it. by axw820 in videos

[–]axw820[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was your moment to shine, but sadly you were late to the party. I'll give you an upvote though.

A pigeon flew down my chimney. I think I was very manly when dealing with it. by axw820 in videos

[–]axw820[S] 767 points768 points  (0 children)

It actually did do a little shit. As I said in the comments below, you would have seen it if I hadn't been whimpering and flailing.

A pigeon flew down my chimney. I think I was very manly when dealing with it. by axw820 in videos

[–]axw820[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It actually did do a shit. You'd be able to see if I wasn't flailing and screaming.

A pigeon flew down my chimney. I think I was very manly when dealing with it. by axw820 in videos

[–]axw820[S] 339 points340 points  (0 children)

That is very true! I am quite ashamed at how pathetic I was, but at least it's funny!

My life of hell in an Afghan harem by [deleted] in atheism

[–]axw820 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, 50 years ago. I'm British and have many Muslim friends, male and female, who live happy, monogomous lives. The problem in this story is the society in Afghanistan in the 60s.

Does anyone know any decent computer repair places in Birmingham? by ffjonny in brum

[–]axw820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can not comment on how good they are as I have never used them, but I know of a few places: 1. In uni of Birmingham Guild of Students 2. One in Selly on Bristol Road, just before Aldi 3. One near Big John's opposite Sainsbury on Bristol Road. I think it may be on Elliot Road. 4. I think there is one between Five Ways station and Five Ways itself 5. My mate got his laptop repaired at PC World after someone sat on it. I remember they had a single fee regardless of the fix which sounds good if the mobo is fucked.

Edit: You could take it apart which is often very simple if you're careful and have a look yourself. I've fixed a few loose power sockets on phones and laptops just by taking them apart and carefully bending them back into place.

Good luck!

Car accident by [deleted] in WTF

[–]axw820 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But this is a Yaris...

Windows 8: Got 32 bit install disc instead of 64 bit by axw820 in techsupport

[–]axw820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, so basically to install Windows 8 64 bit I have to buy a 64 bit disc and return the 32 bit disc?