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I am replying to a person on a website,i'm.........
trying to attache a copy of a newspaper cutting to my reply but no luck so far. I've tried to copy & paste but won't do it any ideas.
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CD copy protection will turn me into a pirate
That darn EMI - I've bought, quite legitimately, a new CD by Turin Brakes to listen to in my car, on my home stereo, and on my lovely new 40th birthday present, a Sony MP3 player. But... aaarrggh!!! the CD is copy protected! How dare they! I can't "rip" it to listen on my MP3. Instead, and here's the infuriating rip-off, I…
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MP3/Ipod?
My 12 son wants to get an mp3 player. I dont know very much about mp3s so could do with some advice. My son would like an ipod as a couple of his friends have them and he reckons they are the best. I have had a look around and there seems to be alot of competition. He wants a 2 or 4mb. What is the general consensus are the…
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FAT 32 resolved
A while back, I posted a threat regarding the tendency my computer had to instigate searches of a FAT 32 file, despite the fact that, being Windows XP, it should even have! My computer eventually wouldn't boot and I therefore had to take it into the shop to be repaired. I was told that there were essentially two problems,…
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Sky Box Connection
Hi Guys I just moved into a new flat and want some extra tv channels. I borrowed my friends freeview box and received precisely zero channels on it. Being on a communal aerial makes it a little tricky when it comes to aerial upgrades. However the previous owner had sky, so I still have a dish outside. There is a white…
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All that guff on start up
Hi all, When my home computer starts it goes through a checking phase, lots of numbers checking this then that. My laptop just goes straight into the Windows XP mode and loads up much quicker how do I disable this, my son says it can be done in the BIOS? Would you please give me directions as this is an area (BIOS) where…
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electric typwriter type thing ???
My gran has asked me if it is possible to get something that will type and print letters, with a screen of sorts so she can see what she is writing. I would suggest a laptop but she is 83 and is not willing to learn now how to use a computer. Literally all she wants to do is type a letter and print it out. Any suggestions?
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Skytext not working
Hi Folks, My Skytext service hasn't been working for the past week or so. Either I receive a blank blue page or the teletext service doesn't start at all. All other functions are fine, BBC teletext works and all other "red button" interaction works. Has anyone had the same problem? I haven't tried ringing them. I could do…
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Scan in and edit
Hi, Does anybody know if there is away to scan in a text document and then edit the text within it. Sorry its a short note, but im at work and im not meant to be on here lol
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PC Upgrade / Rebuild advice...
Hi, OH wants to build a new PC, but I want to clarify a few things before I go searching for components from the likes of Ebuyer, dabs and Aria (any others?). At the moment he wants a Skt 939 processor & board. However, if I understand correctly chances are the new skt 939 board will need a PCI-Express Graphics card.…
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wireless router with modem and allows sharing printers
with the bad experience i have had with 2 wireless modem/routers..... a long story... but basically i have now got a full refund..... I still want a wireless router prefereably with a modem, but i would also like to share my printer between desktop, kids and my laptop does any one have any recommendations, budget isnt too…
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USB Floppy Drive required
I recently bought a Dell Inspiron 1150 online for my daughter to take to Uni but found to my horror that she is unable to save data onto a CD/DVD. I have been told that I can attach a USB Floppy Drive to my laptop which will save data onto a floppy disk. However on the Dell websie they cost £48.18 plus vat. Can anyone…
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Portable Dvd Player
Hi I am hoping to buy a portable dvd player. I have seen a 9" Venturer (PSV1090) that I like but cannot find reviews for it anywhere. Has anyone got one of these? is it good? I have read good reviews for the smaller screens 4.5 & 7 but saw on another forum someone having problems with jagged lines on edges of 9" when…
