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internet explorer problem
we have recently changed fron aol to tesco to save a few quid but ie is`nt working like aol or for that matter ie when i use it in the library or college...........when you load up (we have yahoo as home page) and put in a web address , then you shrink it you are left with the blank icon screen, which means you have to…
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Dell 6000 vs 510m
Has anyone got Dell Inspiron 6000?. I am little confused whether to go for 6000 or 510m. While looking at the product views for 6000, it doesn't seem to have all the port as in 510m, such as Fast IR (Infrared): sensor compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR) Parallel port: 25-hole…
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cheap web cam
hi there...looking for a cheap web cam pref with built in mic to enable the kids to chat on msn.....any ideas....? have to try and get one tomorrow if possible ...thanks
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new pc how do i transfer my stuff
hi i have a lot of music and files on my pc but i have just purchased a new pc can anyone give any ideas on how i can transfer this stuff -can i use usb cables or will that not work :confused:
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Deleting Sensitive Information for Good!!
I am going to be sellinin my PC and getting a newer model soon (maybe a Dell from the 'Grabbit while you can' board), but I will be shortly be formatting my machine and wanted to pick some techies brains. I downloaded a program called 'Eraser', on the recommendation from 'Computer Active' magazine, as I have some financial…
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Moving Folders
Could anyone please tell me if you can move the default my music and my pictures etc to another hard drive. I have a 40g hard drive for everyday stuff and was told that my second hard drive 80g could hold all my music/digital/video etc This is all very well, but everything I download is going direct into the default C:…
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Wireless on one laptop. a question
Keep reading about wireless networks etc but all i want to do is connect a wi-fi enabled laptop to the phone line without any wires. (my phone line box is in a very inconvienient location) How do i go about doing this? I'm on AOL Broadband. Thanks for any help. I'm a novice!
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Setting up family/childrens own website - HOW??
Although I am an internet addict (& obviously MSE!!) I have never set up a site. My older children (9 & 11) keep asking if we can set up a family site or really they would like their own sites. We have family living abroad so I think it would be nice to have somewhere to put our news and photos rather than keep emailing…
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Norton Anti Virus/ Internet Security
I've just started getting the pop up to renew my NAV/IS product, so I had a look and it costs £21 for a years renewal :( . Firstly is it worth renewing the subscription ?. If not how easy is it to remove NAV from my computer, I've heard it is quite complicated to remove the programme from a computer. I've heard AVG is a…
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Configure PS2 settings over LAN?
I have managed to eventually get my PS2 online using an NIC card, and a crossover patch cable. The only game that works so far is Tony Hawks 4, which has the capability to manage it's own network settings. I have just sent off to Sony for my Network Access Disc (s'pose I should have read the docs when I bought it), but I'm…
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Is a 19 inch TFT ok for a small room with short viewing distance or 17 inch better??
Hi all, I've narrowed down my TFT hunt to a couple of 19inch screens and a couple of 17inch screens. I'd really like to go for a 19inch screen but my worry is that because I have a small room and very short distance between me and the CRT screen at the moment, it may be too big for the separation distance. What I mean by…
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Missing / Bouncing E Mail
I'm using Firefox, Thunderbird, NtL Broadband and XP. A few people have told me that their E mails to me keep bouncing back and 2 hotels I've E Mailed for accomodation haven't replied, which is unusual, or maybe they have and they've bounced back. Yet I am getting mail, so some mail is getting through. Any one help? Thanks
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Using the phone blocks my broadband connection.
As soon as I start to use the phone my connection to the internet cuts out, I am on broadband and the modem tries to reconnect but cannot until the phone is not in use. Can anybody out there help me to put it right.
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Newbie to XP - help needed
Hello I am totally new to windows XP and virus software etc since i have been running my old computer to it's death (windows 98 !) Now, I have relevant virus software installed etc, but I keep on being told that I need to back up. Could someone explain to me in simple terms why i need to back up and what program I use to…
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Epson C44 Printer
I have had this Epson Printer for over a year now. It is not a brilliant printer but it has proved adequate. This weekend however all it seems to want to do is make the appearnace of printing but nothing is printed. It certainly goes through all the noises, probably even louder than usual and that is saying something. My…
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get rid of msn
simple question, how do i get rid of all of msn stuff from pc thanks
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Observations using Firefox
After ridding my PC of a trojan last week I've started using Firefox and am getting on fine, and with a couple of addons (Googlebar and Autofill) have the same functionallity as IE6. If anyone else is using FX can you tell me why it won't load certain pages, it displays a URL cannot be found check address alert. When if I…
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Essential Applications
Just thought I'd create a Thread where people can post applications they feel are essential for their computer. I'll start it off with the following: Norton Ghost (or similar imaging program) - £35 Easily one of the most essential apps to have. After perfectly installing and setting up Windows, take an image of it using…
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Dull Screen On Dell Laptop
When running my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop from its battery the screen is very dull. I thought it must be set at some battery saving mode but when checking power saving options cannot find anything about changing the screen to full power. Does anyone know if this is something that can be changed or is it a factory setting…
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PC in crisis...help!!!!
I would really appreciate some helpful hints, my PC is in crisis!! I have had a dell PC (XP version) for the past few years, but over the past year, performance has worsened big-time - within minutes of starting up, the ram seems to become overloaded with programmes running (the task manager list is very long), and it…
