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- Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:46 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: USB PC operating system
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2381
Re: USB PC operating system
Another great piece of software is hiren's boot CD. A bit complicated to get it onto a USB drive but includes a scaled down copy of Windows XP that can boot from the USB and a huge amount of freeware diagnostic and utility software. http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/ +1 for Hiren's, I've used it...
- Thu Oct 26, 2017 1:57 pm
- Forum: Medical and Healthcare
- Topic: PL Codes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2359
PL Codes
If this has been mentioned previously I apologise. Search didnt bring anything up.. Was having a discussion today with someone who claimed that <Insert expensive brand> tablets are better than cheap brand. After pointing out that the PL code on the back of the packet meant that the products are iden...
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:04 pm
- Forum: Finance
- Topic: Mining as a part of prepping
- Replies: 44
- Views: 34895
Re: Mining as a part of prepping
The only real winners for Bitcoin were the initial investors.
Bitcoin has its uses for buying items anonymously, but for a SHTF scenario I think its uses are quite limited.
Bitcoin has its uses for buying items anonymously, but for a SHTF scenario I think its uses are quite limited.
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:06 pm
- Forum: How are you preparing
- Topic: Spend my money
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11153
Re: Spend my money
Mail order bride... Isn't that what blow up dolls are for?Ultimate Shopping List wrote: 1000 tins of beans
750 tins of Spam
250 tins of sardines
Noddy suit
Airsoft AK47 to scare off intruders
List of places to loot
47 zombie knives
Paracord
Duct tape
Mail order bride
Etc
Etc
- Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:43 am
- Forum: How are you preparing
- Topic: Spend my money
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11153
Re: Spend my money
Aye, the mind boggles what you could accumulate with 3 grand to spunk on prepping toys. it would be fun to go shopping anyway. Could definitely get some good toys with £3k! For me, my main focus is prepping for being unable to work/get out of the house. This could cover lots of scenarios, such as &...
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:26 pm
- Forum: Radio Communications
- Topic: What is HAM radio used for?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8175
Re: What is HAM radio used for?
From what I've learnt (may not be 100% correct): HAM radio runs special frequencies outside of the range of normal off-the-shelf 2 way radios, which you need a licence to use. There are clubs which will help you take and pass the test. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-...
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:04 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Bug out bag
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5233
Re: Bug out bag
I don't think I've ever had a waterproof bag, rain proof-ish perhaps, if you fall while crossing a stream then water will get into your bag no mater how good it is. Personally I use lots of bin bags and some tupperware. Speaking from experience, if you do fall into deep water you better be able to ...
- Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:32 pm
- Forum: Medical and Healthcare
- Topic: Antibiotics
- Replies: 26
- Views: 14804
Re: Antibiotics
I've heard things regarding fish antibiotics.. being the same, but lower quality. Although never tried it! Would be interesting what others think?
- Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:40 am
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: New Prepper
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1461
- Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:56 pm
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: Old survivalist new age preper
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2336