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  • How to auto select a Wi-Fi Adaptor with the best signal?

    I have 2 Wireless Network Adaptors installed on my PC - And they both connect to the same Router - The problems is that sometimes one of those has better reception than the other, so I use that as my default connection; other times, the other adaptor has a better signal, so I change my connection to that.

    Is there a way to automate this process, so that Windows selects a "default" adaptor based on signal strength.

    2 AnswersComputer Networking9 years ago
  • LM12W Wring Diagram X10 Lamp Module?

    I've just bought 10 of those modules for a home automation project (see link below).

    http://www.uk-automation.co.uk/products/Marmitek-X...

    Only problem is that they each seem to have 3 wires:-

    Brown = Phase

    Blue = Neutral

    Black = Live

    I know that these are designed for a single phase supply, so I can only assume that what they mean is:

    Brown = Neutral

    Blue = Earth

    Black = Live

    Can you help please and tell me whether I'm wrong and how do you think I should wire those...

    From Website:

    These Marmitek units are versions of the popular Marmitek LM12 Lamp Modules, but instead of plugging into the wall they come with trailing leads for connection directly to equipment.

    Specification

    Supply voltage: 230 V +/-10% 50 Hz

    Supply current: 20 mA capacitive

    Making capacity: 40W to 300W (normal light bulbs only)

    Signal sensitivity: 15 mVpp min 50 mVpp max at 120 kHz

    Input impedance: > 55 Ohm (L - N) at 120 kHz

    X-10 transmission: 1 puls burst on 0, 60 and 120 degrees

    X-10 key codes to respond to: All units Off, All Lights On, On, Off, Dim, Bright

    Fuse: F 3A 250V 5 x 20 mm

    Ambient temperature: - 10°C to + 50°C (operation), - 20°C to + 70°C (storage)

    Dimensions: 52 x 122 x 33 mm (width x height x depth without plug)

    1 AnswerDo It Yourself (DIY)9 years ago
  • UK TV - Red or Black - What was Simon Thinking?

    I just watched the worst thing ever devised (by man, monkey or machine), and shown on UK TV - The so called Game Show "Red or Black" - No questions, no talent, no tasks, nothing... And to think that Simon C was behind this monstrosity... What was he thinking?...

    3 AnswersComedy10 years ago
  • 911 what did you / we lose?

    I lost a big chunk of my humanity...

    13 AnswersCurrent Events10 years ago
  • Can you live without food?

    I remember watching a program on TV, where a Family only consumed the nutrients that the body needs (Vitamins & Supplements), nothing more & nothing less, and they thought that they could live pretty much forever, or at least to over 150+, the man was around 40, but his vitals & cells were like those of a 20 year old...

    12 AnswersEthnic Cuisine10 years ago
  • Where to buy Tutti Frutti Ice Cream in the UK?

    I love Tutti Frutti ice cream and I can't buy it any more, in the UK, not at any supermarket, not anywhere - I tried a lot of the ice cream parlours and they all seem to have a cheap, pink, Strawberry type ice cream with bits in, but sadly, and despite of the name, it is still not a proper Tutti Frutti ice cream..

    I tried 2 on-line recipes and they don't bloody work....

    3 AnswersOther - Food & Drink10 years ago
  • If planets are made up of debris, boulders, asteroids & comets then?

    why are they so perfectly spherical in shape? Why not just a random, lumpy mess?

    13 AnswersAstronomy & Space10 years ago
  • Birthday Greetings - 1 Year Old Girl - What 2 Write?

    I need to write a Birthday Card, my mind is blank - please help...

    2 AnswersOther - Holidays10 years ago
  • Cher Lloyd - Swagger Jagger - Did Simon Buy the No. 1 Spot?

    Go to iTunes or wherever else & buy 20000 downloads, artificially manipulating the charts, and wait for the sheep to follow...

    2 AnswersRap and Hip-Hop10 years ago
  • What is the UK's "REAL" Inflation Rate?

    And I'm not just talking about the Government Induced Fantasy - I noticed that my car insurance has doubled, the petrol, clothes shoes, drink & food are all a lot more expensive - even my parking charges have doubled - so what is our "Real World" inflation rate....

    I asked this question before & I got 2 pompous & smugly rude answers - you can find the original Q/A here - http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au... - Regardless, and in light of new Utility price increases, I'm asking the same question again...

    2 AnswersEconomics10 years ago
  • The easiest way to Kill a Windows PC - With Script / Batch File?

    I sold 8 computers to a company, and they are refusing to pay, I'm trying to stop Windows from working / loading - I will only have limited time / access to those machines - less than 30 seconds - over the internet & I want to use my time wisely. These are all networked machines...

    9 AnswersProgramming & Design10 years ago
  • Should Students be allowed to Sell a Kidney to pay off debts?

    See this link below, and please tell me what you think - Regardless of the moral argument, would that not just shift the problem to another generation, and then what would happen? Same cycle, but this time with twice the number of kidneys needed, or what...

    http://uk.health.lifestyle.yahoo.net/Students-coul...

    6 AnswersLaw & Ethics10 years ago
  • What would happen to food prices & the economy, if immigrants were repatriated?

    I'm old enough to remember when my food bill used to cost around 40% of my actual income, nowadays, this cost around 12% of my income. I know that this in part is due to the Black Economy & people who do the work (for way) below minimum wage & also advances in agriculture....

    So the question is what would happen & how much would food & things cost without this Black Economy....

    If possible, please read this article before answering - http://dailynightly.msnbc.com/2007/05/immigration_...

    9 AnswersImmigration10 years ago
  • What is the UK's "REAL" Inflation Rate?

    And I'm not just talking about the Government Induced Fantasy - I noticed that my car insurance has doubled, the petrol, clothes shoes, drink & food are all a lot more expensive - even my parking charges have doubled - so what is our "Real World" inflation rate....

    2 AnswersEconomics10 years ago
  • I have a BIG idea - who to tell?

    It's a new concept within the insurance industry, and I know that If somebody implements it, they would make a BIG MONEY.

    I don't know who tell, and how would I get compensated when the idea gets used. I have no background or contacts within the Insurance, Advertising or Financial Sectors, and I don't want to lose out....

    3 AnswersInsurance10 years ago
  • The word Nincompoop makes me happy?

    It's like a word that is invented by a 6 year old. Do you know of any other words that have the same effect...

    4 AnswersWords & Wordplay10 years ago
  • US Elections - Why spend $1000,000,000 for a $400,000 a year job?

    I just heard on the radio that the next US election is gonna be even more expensive than the last one & that some candidates are expected to spend the best part of a billion on the campaign.... I have few questions regarding this...

    Why so much, especially during these austere times?

    We all know that the money is coming from rich benefactors & big business. Would that not skew the polices of whoever is elected in favour of those benefactors?

    5 AnswersElections10 years ago
  • Without Cheating or Searching the Internet. Can You Please Tell me?

    How Many Calories, on average, do you think there are in a Standard Can of Soda (None Diet -like Coke, Pepsi, 7UP - Dr. Pepper, etc...) - Please give me the first answer that comes into your head and without cheating or searching the internet.... (you can look after)

    7 AnswersDiet & Fitness10 years ago
  • Why ask if you are....?

    going to block people who disagree with your opinion... I've just been blocked because I answered a question. I didn't think the I was rude & I certainly didn't insult the asker, I just answered the question and gave my honest opinion....

    Link to the original question is below....

    http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Al...

    1 AnswerOther - Society & Culture10 years ago
  • Should there be a Maximum Wage as well as a Minimum Wage?

    This will stop greed & the money saved, would be taxed...

    9 AnswersLaw & Legal10 years ago