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External Harddisk

sapper — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 11:33:58 +0800

I just bought an external 2TB external harddisk.
The file system is ExFat which my LG TV is not able to read.
I tried to reformat the disk to NTFS but it hangs before completion.
Connection is through USB2 and the harddisk light blinks forever.
Now my PC cannot read the disk and message me to for it again.
What shall I do now to make it work again.

CPU Heatsink

sapper — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 19:16:15 +0800

I broke one of the CPU cooling fan blade. It is now vibrating badly.
Want to buy a new one buy but don't know what to get for -
AMD Athlon 64 x 2 processor

How do I know the new heatsink can fit into the motherboard and CPU.
Please help

Reinventing the rotary engine

sapper — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:36:14 +0800

Improvements to the rotary engine.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/06/24/...-rotary-engine/

Built-in Oven Cabinet

sapper — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:26:08 +0800

I have just purchased a built-in oven. My present kitchen setup cannot accommodate this oven.
I have to buy or ask someone to make a small cabinet for it. Anyone know where I can get one.

Sand for outdoor water filter

sapper — Fri, 09 May 2014 16:39:58 +0800

Hi, anyone know where to get the sand for outdoor water filter. Are there
different grades and how much does it cost. I just want to filter off dirt and
grit only. For cooking and drinking I have another filter.

3D on TV

sapper — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:48:03 +0800

Anyone tried the 2D to 3D converter?
Is this available locally?

Pest Control

sapper — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:21:01 +0800

This is one unavoidable long term problem i.e. termite control.
Do you DIY or call the professionals. If you DIY what chemical do you use.
I DIY but after 1yr I found one of my beams on the verge of collapsing
due to termites attack. I buy my termiticide from the hardware shop -
Stedfars by BASF. This is a class III chemical which is quite safe to handle
and almost odorless. There are other cheaper class II chemical but it is quite
dangerous to handle and has a very strong smell. Most termiticide from the HWare
shop are contact exterminator i.e. it kills most insect on contact. This will not
kill the queen and the colony will just migrate.
I am trying to source for Premise SC200 (Bayer). This is a slow kill termiticide
and it can spread through contact amongst themselves. The whole colony will die
including the queen. Anyone know where I can purchase Premise SC200 by Bayer or
know of other termiticde that can kill the whole colony and where to purchase.

Unifli Modem

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

Unifli Modem

sapper — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:10:30 +0800

Just want to know whether the connection to the modem is by copper or fiber optic?
I have at least 5 modem destroyed by lightning. Does this happen with Unifli?

SD Card For Panasonic DMC-FZ7

sapper — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:28:19 +0800

Just want to ask whether I can pluck in a 4g micro card into this camera. At time of manufacture the highest capacity is only 2g and it is stated in the instruction booklet. Now we have up to 16g micro. I have 2g now but want to get one with higher capacity.