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help with digi camera photos
I am using a compact flash card in a digi camera. Just received the memorex CF card reader. Plugged it in my Dell Dim 3000, Win Xp and i can read the photo files. However, It would only let me view them as Paint Shop Photo Album files using the preinstalled Software by Dell. How can i obtain these files as jpegs to burn to…
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PDF form filler software wanted
I am sure I have seen somewhere a freebie software package that you can save a PDF file to so that you can fill it in on your PC rather than print it and use a pen. Anyone know what I am talking about and where it could be found.?
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DVD Camcorder Help
Hi, I'm on Holiday in the states and looking to buy a DVD Camcorder. I made my mind up on a Sony as it is not RAM dependent. However since then I have read many articles which give a very poor review on the Sony systems. The 2 question i have are:- 1.Can any one reccomend a DVD based Camcoder 2.Should i buy a NTSC format…
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zone alarm
sometimes when i try to open a link from a web page i get the message that you are not authorized to view this page is it to do with a setting in zone alarm any help would be welcome
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Unwanted web site keeps appearing ...
Hoping someone can help me here ... Occasionally, when trying to access a web site (usually this one ;) ), the computer seems to slow down and I get a page come up (looks like some sort of search engine) called http://www.incredifind.com/. This appears in various forms and I usually get pop-ups appear at the same time.…
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Google desktop - its cool
Right. Google has this new bit of kit. I've tried it and i like it. You download it, it then searches through your harddrive and then when you do a google search you can do it just on the contents of your harddrive. Now of course there is already a search facility on windows - but it takes ages and isn't very powerful. The…
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black web database?
Hi all, Over the last couple of days my computer has been freezing while booting up (on the "windows xp" screen) and i have to turn it off at the back of the computer and start again... ...also when i finally get in an error message is there saying something like "blackweb database out of date. Please exit and re-install"…
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printing out a long thread...
sorry if this has already been asked.... does anyone know how i can print out a thread (say 7 pages worth) in one go without printing it out one by one. (dont fancy reading it on screen..easier to read on paper)
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Cheap base unit
My old compaq deskpro has packed up, however I'm fairly strapped for cash at the moment. Any suggestions on where I'd find a cheap base unit ? I plan on using all the peripherals from the old machine I need something to run office and connect to the internet so it doesn't need to be anything too high spec I am hoping to…
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Anyone Else Having Problems With Hotmail Freezing?
IS anyone else having probs with hptmail freexing when you log into your account? I get the page up telling ehat mail i have and then it all just freezes, its beginning to really annoy me now >:(
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Dell 720 printer
Having ordered one of these for £10 a few months ago, I've only just tried it out for the first time, and the black ink cartridge doesn't seem to print (the colour cartridge is fine). Did anyone else experience this, and is there an easy fix? Thanks Dan
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My firewall!
I have the Zone Alarm free firewall. Most of the time, we get along fine. However, sometimes I'll be chatting to my friends on MSN messenger and it will suddenly sign me out and not let me sign in again. If I close the firewall it works fine. I've checked the settings and I can't see what's wrong. It works fine most of the…
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Mini SD card - cheapest/best cards?
I am after a 512mb MINI SD (secure digital) card for my mobile phone but have only seen discussion concerning the normal size of the secure digital (SD) cards. Can anyone recommend any cheap memory card web-sites or brands! Thanks PS The cheapest I have found so far is on ebay for £45 plus £4 postage to UK Leekee
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Info needed on motorised satellite dishes....
I've heard a bit about motorised satellite dishes before and kind of have an idea about their uses. The websites are quite deep and I'm just a beginner..so can someone please clear up the following.... 1)Can I get all Sky channels without a subscription by using a motorised satellite dish?? 2) What else should I expect to…
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Installing an NEC 3500 DVD Rewriter
I've just received an NEC 3500A DVD rewriter. It is an OEM unit (not retail) so I expected minimal supporting information and hoped there might be Nero 6 Suite 1 or equivalent burning software. In practice neither. It's to replace a broken MSI CDRW. I haven't yet examined it in detail but assume there will be dil switches…
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Windows media player ?
Sorry if this is not the right place, but i just wondered if anyone could help me, When i put a cd into my drive, the windows media player thing pops up, but when the music starts to play its all fuzzy and sounds dreadful, its not just one cd it happens with them all. it hasn't alway been like this, all seemed to be fine…
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Terrestrial TV Aerial Cost
We currently have an oldish aerial on the roof plugged into our freeview box which gives a fantastic picture. I have just rung a few local firms to get a quote on getting a second aerial fitted so we can watch TV upstairs, in all 3 bedrooms. They quoted me £65 for an aerial going in to one bedroom, saying that splitting it…
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Installing a CD Rewrite on a Dell
Hi All, Do i need a special variety of CD Rewriter or brackets to fit a Rewrtier to my dell 2400? I have a CDR from my old base unit (non dell) that i was going to try and install. I'm not experienced at doing this at all! thanks in advance
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How to Stop Page Hijacking?
Hi all, Have installed all the free anti-virus software offerings but my browser is still being redirected to 'smileycentral' without my permission, which is getting v. irritating. I don't have smileycentral installed on my machine (at least not that I'm aware of) it's a brand new machine also and i have a firewall etc.…
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One eared money saver seeks assistance
I've been stone deaf in my right ear since having mumps as a child. A problem I have is with portable players, as far as I can tell none of them have a mono switch. Thus when listening on headphones I dont hear half the content. Its particularly bad on spoken word recordings. Does anyone know of a mono adapter for the…
