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How to back up, best methods
i'm computer literate to a degree but some stuff escapes me, so apologies if this is a bit thick now i'm the ruler of my computer since i no longer live at home, i want to avoid problems i've had in the past by backing everything up. how to go about this? i have stuff like nero which has an option to make back up discs.…
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Digitial Cards SOS
I have just bought a Canon Ixus 40 Digitial Camera, it only has 16Mb card. I went on e-bay to purchase a 256mb card and was somewhat confushed by about 8 diffrent type of SD cards - Compact Flash, SD Digitial secure etc... Can any one shed light on what all these variations are for? Should I buy a brand like Toshiba or…
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How do dvd rw work
Are you ment to plug them into your pc i dont have a clue please help
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autorun / disk detect
when i first got my windows XP laptop, when a CD was put in the drive it autoran or gave option how to open/run it. it no longer does so. is there a setting somewhere to reinstate this? if so where?
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Any recommendations for DVD recorders
Can anyone recommend a DVD recorder that will do the sort of things a sky+ box does for those of us that do not want to subscribe to Sky?
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Sharing Broadband
I want to leave the dial up dark ages and sort myself out with broadband. I'm already a Telewest Digital TV customer and have a Telewest phone line. Therefore BT ADSL is not a real option. Therefore I would like to go for Telewests 256k broadband. I want to share the connection between a PC and a Laptop. The Blueyonder…
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I assume this is not good? Spybot report
Current Filename: Database status: Unknown Value: NWEReboot Filename: dummy.exe Description: ?? Source: Paul Collins Startup List I've only just finished reformatting and reinstalling, then Spybot pops up with a registry chage window and the option to allow or deny. I denied, but I don't really know what I've denied?
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Karaoke Software?
I was wondering if anyone knew of any free downloadable software so I can make my own karaoke cdg or dvd from my favourite tracks?
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Using exceed to open new UNIX terminal windows
Hi, you have managed to solve quite a few problems for me so quickly, wondering if anyone knows how to do this. I need to remotely access a UNIX system, and need to allow new terminal windows to open. I've been told exceed is the tool for this. I can log on using either putty or an SSH Client, no issues. I have installed…
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Reformat query re: partitions
Please someone put me out my misery and explain to me why Windows wont partition the amount of space it says it has available to partition? I'm in the middle of reformatting son's computer today and there were 2 existing partitions - a boot something or other which I don't know anything about and so I've left well alone,…
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connect my laptop to tv
i have a packard bell e6100 laptop/notebook i want to connect it to my tv so i can watch tv it there is a place for the tv thing to go in but where do i get the speical cable,how much is it plz help
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Increase Web Site Hits / Visits
Hi, i have created the following website: ***URL removed - Commercial website *** Do people know how to increase the amount of people visit it for free? i have tried to insert the website in search engines. thanks
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graphics problem
I've recently tried to download updates for my ATI ragepro turbo driver. However, after updating, I couldn't get my championship manager 2 game to work. the graphics went haywire. I clicked on the ATI icon and it said to uninstall the update, just use the control panel remove programme window. This is what I did, but now…
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May be of interest!
To check your internet speed against what you think it is try this web page, nice and easy, very clear. https://www.abeltronica.com/velocimetro/pt/? idioma=uk&newlang=uk (Copy into your web browser) Have Fun, Badfinger
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diary on laptop
Will there be a diary on my laptop? if so where i`ve looked but no success Or can i down load one cheaply? Hope someone can help :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Network connections?
I have my broadband through ntl and am just wondering what should appear in my network connections? I currently have two connections showing: Local area connection and 1394 connection, is this as it should be or not? Not sure if it seems correct to me! If it is correct what does the 1394 stand for/ mean? Any input…
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Pocket PC Database
Hi everyone, Any suggestions for a good (and maybe free) Database for Dell Axim X30 Intel XScale processor up to 312MHz Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Thankyou in advance
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Is there such a thing as a handheld pdf reader??
Hi all, I've got a tonne of pdf documents on a flash drive that I would like to be able to read when I have spare time such as travelling to work on the train etc. Printing them all out is time consuming, a waste of paper and not very handy on the train. So an electronic handheld pdf reading device would be great…
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Keyboard problem - Help required, please
Hi, I have been helping my mum set up her new pc tonight. All devices loaded easily and things were going well until I tried to set up her email account. I have discovered that I am unable to make a @ sign with the keyboard. When I try to use the appropiate key I get this " instead. Thinking it was a faulty keyboard I…
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DVD writer LG GSA 4163B
I am trying to back up my dvd collection and bought the lg dvd writer GSA 4163B. Having installed it without any problems, i am finding that it takes about 2 hours to back up a dvd using dvdshrink3.2 or nero. This should not take more than 30 mins. I have a pentimum 4 2.8 Hz. Does any one know how to speed it up or is this…
