Enlarging the Screen Display on a Laptop?
Most operating systems, including Windows and the various Linuxes, should have and Accessibility set of controls, usually under Accessories. You can find things like screen magnifiers, which enlarge sections of the screen for you.
Is A/C Condensation Water Safe for a Dog to Drink?
Provided there isnt any oil, solvents or other toxic stuff in the AC /pipes, I dont see why not, it will essentially be distilled water anyway. Most dogs drink from puddles which are far from clean. They have really tough digestive systems.
Ideas for Child's Disco Birthday Party?
The 70s were the Disco years! Ask friends and family if they have any old 70s clothing stashed away somewhere. Wide collars, flared trousers, stripy tank-tops, and so on. It wont matter if things are too big for the kids, as its part of the fun. See if you...
Trouble Viewing Web Pages on a Notebook?
What is the screen resolution? Most web pages should fit nicely on a 1024x768px screen. Also, have you tried pressing the Control (Ctrl) and the minus (-) keys at the same time? This should shrink the text, and some images, so they fit better on the page - it...
Painting Over Wallpaper?
I dont know what you mean by tight wallpaper, nor have I heard of oil Kilz, but I have painted over wallpaper many times. If the wallpaper is smooth, like a plain wall, then use a roller. If it is textured, then a brush (about 10 cm / 4 in.) is better. Dont...
Acrylic Paint on Clothing?
I suggest you try a solvent, such as alcohol or methylated spirits. Then rub the affected area quite hard.
How Do You Kill A Mulberry Tree?
If the Mulberry tree is the same a mulberry bush, then I think you need to cut the roots. I was at college, many years ago, and there was a mulberry bush on the grounds. While installing a power cable to the boat house, the bushes roots were damaged. I believe...
Cleaning Out the Medicine Chest
I dont know about the US, or other countries, but here in Finland, and in the UK, the best way to get rid of old prescription medication is to take it back to a chemist/apteeki.
Computer Monitor is Stuck at 800x600?
You need to know what make and model your graphics adapter is. If Windows Hardware Manager does not/cannot Identify it, then you will need to open the PC case up and have a look. If your PC is a standard make and model (For example, IBM, Toshiba, and so on...
Tire Savings
One comment about rotating tires, a lot of tires these days have rotation marks on them. That is, they can only be fitted one way. If this is the case, then you can swap the tires on one side of the car, that is front-right with rear-right, and front-left with...
Getting the Last Drop Out of Body Wash and Other Containers?
A No. 1 hair cut will cut down on the amount of shampoo he uses. ;) But seriously, just adding a bit of water to the bottle gets the last drops out. As *thriftyvicki* suggested, just get the previous empty and half fill it, then top up with water. Ive read...
Computer Tip for Degree Symbol?
For Windows, you should be able to use the Character Map (Start > Accessories > Character Map) and copy/paste the degree symbol from there. I sometimes just use an apostrophe () or asterisk (*) when quickly typing.
Can You Recall a Sent Email Before It Is Read?
You used to be to be able to try and recall emails - there was a feature in Microsofts Outlook. But, I havent seen it for some time. Your best bet is to send another mail apologising for the typing error and include the correct version of the mail, or at least...
Removing Rust From Tools
Steelwool, or even the plastic pan-scourers are good. In Britain, it gets called Scotchbrite even if theyre another brand. Dont use kerosene, petrol, or any other solvents unless you wear latex/rubber gloves. Solvents and fuels wont do your hands any good. After...
Reducing the Noise from Laundry Cart Wheels?
Are the wheels squeaking as they turn, or is it the noise of the wheels on the floor? If it is a squeak, then a lubricate such as light oil or grease will do the job - WD40 is very light-weight, and is really just a water dispersant. If it is the wheels on...
Cat Losing Hair on Its Belly?
It could be a hormone imbalance. Many years ago, we had a cat that was spayed too early, and she then suffered from eczema. She needed a daily dose of Ovarid. You should check with a vet.
Lawnmower Cord Won't Retract?
This happens fairly regularly on my lawnmower - I just tip it up and turn the cutting blade anti-clockwise (counter-clockwise). Also, squirting a healthy dose of light oil or other lubricant, such as WD40 into the hole where the cord goes helps.
Fluorescent Lights Not Working?
Have you tried changing the starter unit? Thats the small cylindrical thing about one-and-a-half centimetres diameter across. If that is not giving a high enough charge to gas in the tube, it will not light properly.
Repairing a Light Spot in Dye on Leather Purse?
Can you get any shoe polish to match the colour? One trick I have used on scuffed/damaged leather is to use acrylic paints. Find the colour that matches, or, if you have a good eye, mix it yourself. Then with a *tiny* amount on a cloth (wrapped around your...
Trouble Installing Seagate Driver for External Hard Drive?
What operating systems are you using? For Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 99% of all Linux distributions, you should not need to install any software for a USB connected external hard-drive. When you connect an external hard-drive to the USB port, open...
Treating Chest Congestion in Infants?
Homeopathy is total rubbish, it is not medication. You need to take the child to see a doctor straight away. OK, this is easy enough to say when one lives in country where the nearest medical center can be less than five minutes away and the treatment is either...
Python 2.2.1 Programming Language?
If you have to ask, then you dont need it. It is a programming language. Check out http://www.python.org for more info.
Use Wallpaper Samples for Scrapbooking
You will have to check whether the wallpaper is acid free, it should say on the label, or you could check with the manufacturer via the web. As for the samples, borders are good as well. they often have nice pictures on which can be cut out for greetings cards...
Scenery: Lake District, England
How would it spoil it? You could get it printed up as A2 size (images 4 sheets of A4 in a 2x2 rectangle) In a wooden frame, it would look great. I lived there for three years, 20 years ago, but still think of the place.
Swivel Sweeper G2?
I dont know about the G2, but we had the Swivel Sweeper for all of three days. We decided it was a load of rubbish. It hardly picked anything up. A regular dustpan and brush was easier to use, and more effective. The sales company (TVINS) refunded our money...
Removing Ink from a Photo?
I dont think you can. The solvent in the ink will have probably etched into the photo. If the photo is of sentimental value and you do not have the negative, and it is not too badly damaged, then you could try scanning it at a high resolution. Then you might...
Saving Money on Paint?
as well as craigslist, check to see if there is a Freecycle group for your area.
Photos Saved from AOL Email?
Windows often saves images files (ending in, for example, (b)(i).jpg(/i)(/b), (b)(i).gif(/i)(/b), (b)(i).bmp(/i)(/b), and so on.) in the (b)My Pictures(/b) (under (b)My Documents(/b) ) folder. If they are not there, then (i)right-click(/i) on (b)Start(/b). Select...
Packaging for Homemade Body Oils?
I havent read it for a while, but Dynamic Graphics magazine (http://www.dynamicgraphics.com/) always used to have really creative ways of making an impression. From logos, to business cards, and packaging, they had great ideas. I often felt it a shame I didnt...
Buy Family Members Different Socks
Hmm... youll never get any of the boys in our family to wear white socks. We buy packs of 5/6/7 pairs, so the two older boys and myself end up with the same socks. However, one has smaller feet. I stitch a knot of coloured thread near the top (inside) of each...
Growing Grass on Bald Spots?
How about cutting turf patches from the edge of your garden? Then replace the bald turf patches to the edge, or leave it open and plant flowers and plants taken from some wild area (woods, plains, what ever you have locally) A good time to start a vegetable...
Eliminating Leftovers and Food Waste
When I was a kid, left-overs often became a curry or soup a day or so later. My work lunches are usually left-overs from the previous evenings meal, with added garlic, chili, pepper and so on. (i)What the dog dont eat, Dad will!(/i)
Uses for Leftover Fabric Scraps?
I have a suede waistcoat made of scraps. The scraps are of different colours and patterns, and most folk who saw it said it looked neat. You might need to do a fair bit of hand stitching, though, to join the scraps together. Draw your pattern first, then make...
Eucalyptus Spearmint Bath Salts
Sounds great - just out of interest, I take it the food colouring is diluted so much, in the bath, it doesnt leave you with a green tint?
Military Ball Theme Ideas?
Why not make it historical? Pick a year, say 1812, and the guests are invited to dress in the period costume. Since formal events havent changed that much, you wouldnt need much in the way of different decoration. Maybe hang up a picture of James Madison, and...
Cat Repellent Spray?
My friend had a big problem with cats peeing and pooing in his garden. His solution? He got a spray bottle and mixed water, Tabasco sauce, and pee. Yes, he used his own pee, not a lot. The mix was mostly water, so people could not smell it, even in hot summer...
Painting a Logo on a Hard Hat?
Simple - dont! Hard hats are safety equipment. For paint to take on to the surface, it needs to either be absorbed or etched. Both involve the paint getting into the material. For plastics, paints usually etch into the plastic, which means some of the plastic...
Use an "Old" Slipper for Waxing Floors
A few million years ago, well, it seems like it... when I was in the army, for the first few weeks, our rooms were inspected every morning. A few hours before inspection we waxed the floor. After that we would shuffle around with soft yellow dusters under our...
Installing Corel Print House Program onto My New Computer?
Do you have the original installation discs? If you use the same OS, such as Windows XP, you could try copying the appropriate folder, under Program Files, for example, (b)C:\Program Files\Corel\(/b).
Scratches on a Plastic Sink?
You need some sort of gentle abrasive rubbing compound. Try toothpowder, if you can still get it. It used to come in a tin, about a couple of inches in diameter, like a shoe polish tin. Toothpaste used to be pretty good at polishing scratches out of softish...
What is the Title of This Movie?
Did it have cavemen in, or cowboys? I remember seeing bit of an old film, black and white, with cowboys and dinosaurs. The title was something like The Lost Valley.
A+D Ointment for Dry Feet
I have the same problem. For many years, my heels were very badly split and would sometimes bleed. I read up on the internet, that the problem is caused by the sweat glands in you feet not working, often due to spending too much time on your feet, and/or being...
Use Blank Sides of Handouts for Printing
We save paper which has been printed on one side for our children to draw on. One office I worked at, used cover pages on the printer, so when ever someone printed something, you got a cover page with the persons name on it. These ended up in an empty printer...
Buying a Secondhand Laptop?
Check out the Freecycle Network (http://www.freecycle.org/) and see if there is a group in your area. New, or even 2nd hand laptops are well out of my range, so I put a request for an old one, maybe something to old to sell is what I posted. I got a ten year...
Don't Say It's for Your Wedding and Save Money
Its not lying - its being economical with the truth. Anyway, what business is it to a vendor/shop/business if I buy a cake for a wedding, party, whatever? Or if you get your hair done really special, why should the hairdresser need to know if it is your wedding...
Saving Money on Tools
I have to agree with zoodad - While I am keen to keep costs down, I am careful what I buy cheaply when it comes to tools. I dont know about the US, but here in Europe you get lots of Chinese cheap crap. A hammer and chisel, say for removing old tiles, might...
Does Putting Batteries In The Freezer Extend Their Life?
Freezing batteries usually kills them. I accidentally left some out in our garage for a few days - the air temperature was around -15 C (A home freezer should be about -18 C). When I tried them, they were all dead.
