I have a USA-standard Samsung LCD flatscreen TV (
specifically this one). I'm moving to the UK in a couple of months and would rather not have to replace it. What do I need to do to make it work in the UK?
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posted by TrashyRambo
on Jan 2, 2011 -
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I'm studying abroad in London for six months, starting this Wednesday, as in three or four days from now. I need advice on how to live cheaply in London and still enjoy myself. Rent and two meals a day are covered, but I need advice on everything outside of that (Very long, sorry!)
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posted by MadamM
on Jan 1, 2011 -
42 answers
2 part question: 1. I used to be a member of a movie site which made recommendations based on your likes and your friends likes and movies of a similar genre, but I've forgotten what it was called. Do you know of a site like that? Maybe I can recover my membership if I can find it again!
2. Can you recommend a social network for the cinema? Preferably one with similar characteristics to the one i used to know, with a good number of European & British, as well as US, content & users.
posted by dash_slot-
on Jan 1, 2011 -
8 answers
Need help installing WiFi at parent's place in London! Can I get a cable wireless router which will provide WIFI ***and*** at the same time provide a wired link? Thanks for any tips!
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posted by Bwithh
on Dec 26, 2010 -
8 answers
What pop / fashion / gossip magazines in the UK are suitable for 14 year old girls?
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posted by seanyboy
on Dec 21, 2010 -
4 answers
Is it easy to get a renewal of a British passport in one day? Looking for people with experiences and tips!
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posted by Bwithh
on Dec 18, 2010 -
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I'm studying abroad in London next semester, and I'd like to use my iPhone 4 while I'm there. I need some help figuring out how to jailbreak and unlock my phone, and what UK plan to use when I get there.
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posted by MadamM
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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[UK FREESAT] Can I use my SKYBOX dish/white cable to watch Freesat+HD from the Netherlands ?
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posted by madeinitaly
on Dec 9, 2010 -
2 answers
More Giftfilter: where neither the giver nor receiver is a musician, and what one should look for in a piano accordion.
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posted by outlier
on Dec 8, 2010 -
5 answers
I need to get from Bedford to Solihull near Birmingham, UK, on Christmas Day, ideally via public transport. I have no idea if this is possible but it's looking like it might not be. Help!
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posted by mdonley
on Dec 7, 2010 -
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A friend and I want to climb a mountain, ideally inside Europe. Only question, which one? Advice for beginners much appreciated!
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posted by dragontail
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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YANMImmigrationL: Should I apply for UK provisional visa as a spouse now OR apply for indefinite leave to remain in 8 months based on residency? With the new immigration caps coming into effect next year I'm not sure what is the best choice. Snowflakey details inside.
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posted by like_neon
on Dec 2, 2010 -
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US citizen, settled in UK. If I want to study mental health nursing in the UK, will I need (or should I get anyway) an access to higher education course, or can I just submit my old high school good grades from the 1990s? I'm 31.
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posted by By The Grace of God
on Nov 27, 2010 -
2 answers
Does the word gumbo have a slang meaning in the UK / London? Specifically, when referring to a person, as in "Hey gumbo..."
posted by doowod
on Nov 17, 2010 -
7 answers
GiftFilter: I need ideas for a gift that will be bought on-line and reliably delivered to Manchester, UK by next week.
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posted by Dr Dracator
on Nov 16, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm looking for a web developer in the UK, for a new startup business. I'm finding it surprisingly difficult to find appropriate companies - the site is fairly complex, and although both of the two companies we've found quoted us 10-15k for it (which seems reasonable), neither has much work of comparable complexity in their portfolio.
Does the hive mind have any recommendations, either on where to find such a company, or of one with whom you've had a particularly good experience? It's one of the most important decisions we'll make, and it feels uncomfortable to be making it on no more than googling.
posted by piato
on Nov 15, 2010 -
9 answers
Where should we go in the general Birmingham, UK area in mid-December for a long weekend?
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posted by chiefthe
on Nov 14, 2010 -
13 answers
In a couple of weeks I will be traveling from the USA to England and would like to use my iPhone 3G while I am there. I would like to purchase a sim card from three.co.uk because that's the network all my family (who live in the UK) use. Am I correct in assuming that I'll need to jailbreak first before I can use a different sim card?
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posted by ericthegardener
on Nov 13, 2010 -
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UK shopping: looking for an interview suit for an average height bloke who is, ah, more generously built. None of the shops in Medium Sized Town have anything that's really big enough, so it's probably going to have to be online. And any general advice for suit-buying for the larger bloke is welcome!
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posted by Coobeastie
on Nov 7, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm a physics graduate trying to sell myself to potential employers in a variety of industries. One of the points I'm trying to emphasize when applying is that I did comparatively well at university. However, I'm unsure how to best convey that fact to international employers.
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posted by themel
on Nov 3, 2010 -
10 answers
What issues should I be aware of with respect to buying a PS3 in the UK and then eventually bringing it back to the US?
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posted by undercoverhuwaaah
on Nov 2, 2010 -
5 answers
What are good sources for legal nootropics in the UK? How do I determine a good source?
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posted by MetaMonkey
on Nov 1, 2010 -
1 answer
Is it sensible to tutor adolescents of ages 14-18 in your home without other adults present?
Plus extra CRB/ISA stuff specific to the UK.
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posted by Marlinspike
on Oct 28, 2010 -
14 answers
How much more expensive is it to get bus or train tickets on the day of travel in the UK?
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posted by Grinder
on Oct 19, 2010 -
11 answers
So, my awesome great aunt passed away, and she left me a bequest! It's coming this week. Snowflake: She was Canadian, I am an American citizen resident in the UK. It's a Canadian cheque, how long will it take to clear and will I have to pay US or UK tax on it, or both?
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posted by By The Grace of God
on Oct 18, 2010 -
11 answers
I will be arriving into London Heathrow on Sunday, Oct. 24 around noon. What are my best options for getting to Cardiff by train and how do I book tickets ahead from the US?
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posted by wsquared
on Oct 15, 2010 -
11 answers
Itunes tells me my iPhone has 1.06gB 'other' used space [as opposed to audio/video/apps/photos].
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posted by dash_slot-
on Oct 13, 2010 -
14 answers
I want to insure an HTC Desire mobile phone in the UK for all the usual stuff (theft, damage, loss, etc.) Does anyone have a recommendation for an insurer/policy?
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posted by alby
on Oct 11, 2010 -
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Long term American ex-pat with question regarding foreign state pensions.
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posted by Mutant
on Oct 11, 2010 -
4 answers
What's the quickest possible way to buy a house/flat in the UK? What obstacles are there that stop things from going this quickly?
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posted by handee
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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I am looking for a service which can receive my postal mail and forward it internationally. I have seen some companies [eg
1,
2,
3] advertised which offer to scan envelopes and then forward/shred/open and scan contents according to instructions issued from a website. Has anybody had any experience with services of this sort?
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posted by rongorongo
on Oct 4, 2010 -
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Two part question. Would like to access US only websites from the UK (like Pandora) through a VPN service (currently using HotSpot Shield, don't like the ad's). Would also like to use VPN service whilst still being able to access UK only websites like iPlayer at the same time (in another browser or tab). Willing to pay.
posted by nam3d
on Oct 1, 2010 -
4 answers
A non-English colleague's non-English son is off to the University of Warwick in England tomorrow! What not-obvious but super-useful UK websites will help him take full advantage of his new-found freedom (and maybe even save him some money)?
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posted by mdonley
on Sep 30, 2010 -
20 answers
Help me get a care package of "Only in America" type stuff for some friends in Scotland.
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posted by arishaun
on Sep 27, 2010 -
32 answers
I'll be a student in the UK for at least one year. While there are many threads dedicated to unanimously deciding the process is a long, painstakingly near-impossible one, I've yet to see someone recommend a specific type of account and/or bank. (Especially since newer regulations have been implemented). If anyone knows of a FREE way of opening a UK bank account without an established residency, please share details. Thanks.
posted by Steve073190
on Sep 26, 2010 -
10 answers
I've got several trips to the UK coming up. I typically only travel with my 3G iPad, and while the last few trips I've been lucky in finding wifi, I'm considering trying to get the iPad's data service working.
Anyone have recommendations for a prepaid data SIM that I can use with my iPad in the UK (requires a microSIM, not a normal SIM)?
posted by kaszeta
on Sep 23, 2010 -
10 answers
The British Consulate Visa Section in LA today COMPLETELY MISSED the fact my visa application was entitled to priority service from UK-Worldbridge Service despite the priority service notice being the first thing they would have seen upon opening the envelope. My university in Birmingham has been extremely bad at getting documents to me and I start in a week and a half. Is there any way I can notify the consulate that I have made a priority service application and so it should be treated as such?
posted by parmanparman
on Sep 20, 2010 -
5 answers
How can I buy a pair of shoes only sold in the UK?
There is a pair of Clarks that I want but the model is only available in the UK. The website will only ship with in the UK and the US retail stores can't order them. I have an email into Clarks UK and I'm awaiting an answer.
I don't know anyone in the UK so I cant ask them to buy them and ship them.
Is there a way I can buy them and get them to New Jersey? Some sort of shipping relay?
posted by nivekraz
on Sep 15, 2010 -
4 answers
Where can I buy a really good pair of gent's shoes in the UK that will fit me perfectly and last me at least a decade? Budget is I guess up to £500 GBP.
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posted by chill
on Sep 14, 2010 -
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