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A life hack that works!

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  • 21-11-2014 8:25pm
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    wonski
    Registered Users Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭


    I've had an issue with my satellite receiver. The remote didn't work at all and instead of looking for an advice online I went out and paid €5 for 4 AA batteries that I will never use:mad:

    I came across a forum where a member advised me to put the batteries wrong way (-/+ +/- - you know what I mean) for a while and put them back in order after that. It didn't make sense at all, but I did it and it worked.

    According to the poster this was a "remote reset" and, believe it or not, it worked.

    There are things in this world that I will never, ever understand.


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    #2
    Frynge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭Frynge


    Your new iphone can be charged in the microwave.


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    #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Instead of chocolate I just eat Special K


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    Sheep Lover
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,730 ✭✭✭Sheep Lover


    If your batteries are too small for the remote etc. Pack tinfoil into the gaps between the contacts and the battery itself and they'll work, trust me.


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    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    Put a lemon in to the microwave for 10seconds, make it easier to pour over fish n stuff.


    Wooden spoon over a boiling pot will stop it spilling over.


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    wonski
    Registered Users Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Sheep Lover wrote: »
    If your batteries are too small for the remote etc. Pack tinfoil into the gaps between the contacts and the battery itself and they'll work, trust me.

    If I knew this one before I wouldn't have to spend a fiver on the new batteries:D

    I have checked the remote using my phone camera but all you can see is the ir light coming through - I knew the remote is working but you never know if it is working as it should and if the receiver itself works.

    It worked and I have no explanation. Any of you, AH's, have an explanation ready?


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    qo2cj1dsne8y4k
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,646 ✭✭✭✭qo2cj1dsne8y4k


    I'd be wary taking advice from AH. You think you're getting a life hack but what you're really doing is burning your house down


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    fineso.mom
    Registered Users Posts: 1,090 ✭✭✭fineso.mom


    Yes. You basically turned it off and turned it on again...sure that always works.


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    AndonHandon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,384 ✭✭✭AndonHandon


    If you tie your shoe laces together you only need to tie once.


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    Donkey Oaty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,533 ✭✭✭Donkey Oaty


    A good cure for depression is to retune your radio from RTE Radio One to a different station between 13.45 and 3.00.

    NB - only works on weekdays.


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    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    My 86 year old great uncle emailed this list of 101 household tips,and some of them are genius.

    http://www.glamumous.co.uk/2013/03/101-household-tips-for-every-room-in.html?m=1#sthash.sfDGzdNK.gbpl

    I kid you not. He's a genuine silver surfer.


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    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Hold your car's central locking remote beside your jaw whilst opening your mouth really wide to extend its range by at least three times. Really works.


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    leakyboots
    Registered Users Posts: 5,911 ✭✭✭leakyboots


    Wet a bit of kitchen paper and wrap it around your bottle of beer/wine/whatever and put it into the freezer - ice cold in 5 mins


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    Sir Osis of Liver.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭Sir Osis of Liver.


    If a car breaks down or stalls in front of you, beep your horn and wave your arms frantically. This should help the car start and send them on their way.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Can't say I'd ever suggest to someone to connect batteries backwards. Has the potential to do damage.
    Donkey Oaty wrote: »
    A good cure for depression is to retune your radio from RTE Radio One to a different station between 13.45 and 3.00.

    NB - only works on weekdays.
    Don't forget between 07:00 and 09:00 too. :pac:


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    Son0vagun
    Registered Users Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Son0vagun


    You can jump start you car by connecting the jump leads to your nipples!


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    soundcrowd
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭soundcrowd


    A jug of boiling water poured down your throat will help if you're choking on ice.


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    silverwood
    Registered Users Posts: 269 ✭✭silverwood


    Don't waste your money on binoculars. Just stand closer to what you want to see.


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    jimgoose
    Registered Users Posts: 20,174 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    People who talk about "Life Hacks" are incorrigible ****. You were lucky reversing the polarity of the batteries didn't destroy the equipment, what you actually did there was a hard restart. And trust me on the sunscreen. ;)


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    Nib
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Nib


    Holding down the lock button on your car key will let up the windows.


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    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    If there is no salt on your table in a restaurant simply stick your tongue out and pretend to shake some salt on to it, you'll be able to taste it.


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    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    No mouse trap or poison..?
    Simple...

    Put down fine white pepper...

    When the rodent sniffs it they will sneeze and bash their head off the ground. Knocks em out stone cold so just pick em and put em in through your neighbour's letter box.


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    Timmyctc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,825 ✭✭✭Timmyctc


    If only there was a life hack for the fatcats running this country into the ground


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    CrazyRabbit
    Registered Users Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    silverwood wrote: »
    Don't waste your money on binoculars. Just stand closer to what you want to see.

    Doesn't work on cows.


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    Ihatecuddles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,986 ✭✭✭Ihatecuddles


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    If there is no salt on your table in a restaurant simply stick your tongue out and pretend to shake some salt on to it, you'll be able to taste it.

    I did that to my mam years ago, and my husband just now.

    If there's two people you never want to see do that :o


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    Duggy747
    Registered Users Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    Holding Alt + F4 brings up a faster way to organise through the tabs you have currently open.


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    Fate Amenable To Change
    Registered Users Posts: 223 ✭✭Fate Amenable To Change


    Voodoomelon wrote: »
    Hold your car's central locking remote beside your jaw whilst opening your mouth really wide to extend its range by at least three times. Really works.

    If you hold a remote-key pressed against your head it should extend the range, nothing to do with your jaw as far as I know though.


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    mad muffin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    If you stick your thumbs up your bum, you won't need gloves.


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    john the one
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭john the one


    If Barry has 6 oranges and 4 apples and I eat one of each, I won't be hungry any longer


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    Saipanne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,882 ✭✭✭Saipanne


    Timmyctc wrote: »
    If only there was a life hack for the fatcats running this country into the ground

    No matter what the thread topic, some whiner will pop up talking about politics or the economy...


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    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    Timmyctc wrote: »
    If only there was a life hack for the fatcats running this country into the ground

    If only there was a lifehack to rid the country of tedious dullards who attempt to steer every topic to their misinformed political rants.

    Now f*ck off away back to thejournal where such nonsense is not only tolerated, but actively encouraged.


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