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Troublefree removal of Norton antivirus and firewall
Hi everyone, my partners computer always seems so slow - particularly at start-up when it takes an age before you can do anything. Norton is not only running in the background but he does regular scans too - I'm sure he's not infected with a virus. He also runs spybot regularly and we've used ccleaner to see if that would…
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mouse problem
hi! hoping someone out there can help me. when i use the mouse, instead of showing as an arrow or a hand, very often it comes up with a black cicle with a broad black diagonal bar through it. it will still work and click, but its so irritating its driving me up the wall. can anyone tell me whats gone wrong, do i need a new…
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The Ten 'net Commandments
Just a little something to keep in mind, going into the new year. 1. Thou shalt not buy merchandise found in pop-up ads or spam. 2. Thou shalt not post thy email address, phone number, address or social security number to the internet, nor shalt thou post anyone else's. 3. Thou shalt not forget to update thy Windows every…
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scht17 speakers to pv500 plasma and dvd recorder help?
Anyone got the scht17 home cinema system with pv500 and dvd recorder,i am trying to set up the amp player with the plasma and recorder and becuase it did not come with leads i am not sure what is needed,it comes with a remote that can also control the tv and recorder and on the instructions it has component cables,audio…
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NTL Netguard
Any NTL users had this offer of free security software? Is it safe to use?
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Any Experience Of 1&1 As Mail Hosts?
I want a cheap but reliable mail host. I need it to host my domain, have at least a couple POP3 mailboxes, and prefeably have masked URL forwarding. 1&1's Instant Mail package looks good (69p/month), and fits my needs perfectly, so I wondered if anyone had any experience of it, or had any other recommendations? Cheers…
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where can I find
I am looking for a playstation 2 for under £90, can anyone help
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Maxthon Browser help please
I've just installed it and am generally very pleased with it. I've got a nice set of tabs set up but what's bugging me is how do you set it so that when you click on a link (that would normally open in a new window) to open in the same tab instead of opening in an adjacent one which you then have to select? Any advice much…
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Broadband connection help!
Hi people, hope you can help me. I am staying with my parents over Christmas and need to connect to the internet whilst I am there to run my business. I'd ideally love to take my laptop and connect onto their broadband connection (talktalk). I currently use AOL broadband. Do you know if this can be done? Is it as simple as…
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Digital Tv
Looking to buy an integrated digital TV (Philips) am I right in thinking that this type of TV will pick up the digital channels without the need for a set top box.
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Help - blank screen
Hi I need help. every other time i start up my computer the monitor stays in standby. This has been happening more and more often in the last few weeks. I had new windows updates yesterday. Its a PB Imedia1410 Please help! :beer: monster
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Hushmail.com or Safe-mail.net
Has anyone used a hushmail or safe-mail account, they are supposed to be more secure than other free email accounts
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Need a Centrino laptop for £600!
Hello Techies, I bought a Dell Inspiron 6000 following a lot of advice from you guys (thank you :D ) but unfortunately Dell have managed to send me a used machine when the invoice is clearly stating it will be built for me. The first laptop (which I still have now) arrived with worn out keys, a faulty screen (dead pixels)…
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which Colour photo printer?
I need to buy a colour printer for a Christmas present and I'm not sure which one to get. I'm looking to spend about £80 ish, and want to be able to insert camera's memory card direct into printer. Not too fussed about other options: e.g. bluetooth - would be nice but not essential. Who's best? HP? Epson? Canon? any help…
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Warning - Misco - Hewlett Packard!!!
I am sooooo angry!!!! I had to replace my laptop after it broke and my insurance company told me to get a HP Compaq N6110 as it was closest to my original laptop. My excess was horrendous and it came at a really bad time money wise, but It needed to be replaced so I ordered it from Misco - it arrived on the 21st October .…
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Any MS Word Experts Out There?
I've got a LOT of printing to do (a whole books worth). All the docs are formatted for A5 size. As it stands, when I print the pages, they are set up for A4 size, so the pages are only filling part of the page from the top left hand side (giving no indication of the actual page size). I could go and get some A4 sheets cut…
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Wireless, Totally stuck! Techie needed
Hi, What I really need is a simple step by step guide to try to connect this Netgear MR814. I have a pc downstairs on NTL broadband via usb. My son has a pc upstairs. I dissconected the modem then re connected with an ethernet cable I also connected the router with another ethernet cable. Got onto Netgear set up followed…
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Satellite Radio - what is it all about??
Does anyone know anything about satellite radio?? I want to be able to listen to a programme broadcast on the XM Satellite Radio Station based in the U.S. Is there any way of doing that in this country?? If so then how? I understand that you have to have a particular type of radio but that's about all I know. Any info much…
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CPU usage 100%???
I have just noticed a little green box bottom right, when I put the arrow over it it says CPU usage 100%, can you tell me what this is and if is OK, My PC is running very very slow, all my scans are ok so wondered if this could be the reason. Thank-you Michelle
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Windows download problems
Hi I have been unable to download my windows updates for a couple of months, it is usually automatic but now something is stopping it working. I have been in touch with Microsoft service who have sent one reply so far, since last wednesday! I did everything they suggested and it still doesn't work. It seems to be a…
