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How does Radio Times have an animated favicon.ioc?
http://www.radiotimes.com/tv/now.html It moves in forefox. How's that?
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Car audio help
I am thinking of buying a new stereo for my new car. At the moment I have a cassette stereo but I would like to play cds or MP3. I have seen this stereo in Argos and it seems really good. I just wondered whether anyone had any advice that would help me choose wisely. Acoustic Solutions CD Radio with MP3 Playback 4 x 40…
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vhs to dvd
Hi all, I'm interested in your methods for converting vhs to dvd. I have alot of films taped from the tv that I would like to put onto dvd. I do not have a dvd recorder. Currently I am trying to use nero reloaded - connect my camcorder to the tv and to my laptop, play the video and capture via nero. Since dvds only take…
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Problems in sending email using AOL
Has anyone experienced using AOL as ISP and sending email through Outlook Express. Partner has Demon account and he wanted to set up outlook to send and receive his email. Will receive all mails no problems but we have problems in sending mail and get error messages such "Your server has unexpectedly terminated the…
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Need some advice on Wireless Networking.
Hi can anyone please give me some advice, as i want to set up a wireless network at home. Just now i have 2MB ADSL broadband, using a USB broadband modem connected to my pc. My PC is running on Windows XP SP2, and is of pretty decent spec. My PC doesnt have any wireless hardware but has Ethernet. I also have a Laptop with…
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AGP Graphics card question
Just a quickie, if i was to buy a new 8xAGP card, does it matter much that my motherboard is over 3 years old and only 2xAGP i think. Does it make a lot of difference?
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Sims 2 - PSP
Hiya, I've just got the Sims 2 PSP game, loaded the UMD and created my Sim (won't tell you the name 'cos it's embarrassing!!), I've been to see Mamba Loa, peed etc., flirted (I think my Sim's bi - because she's so far flirted with male and female) and fed my Sim. All is perfect except all the talking is in :mad:…
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Microsoft WindowsOneCare Live
anyone seen this ? or tried it ?? http://www.windowsonecare.com/ What is it? This PC health service is always on, running quietly in the background. It helps give you round-the-clock protection and maintenance—virus scanning, firewalls, tune ups, file backups, the whole nine yards. Delivered to you in a smooth, hassle-free…
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Laptop keyboard problem
Hello Bought a Toshiba L20-197 laptop from Currys last week, after using it for a while I noticed it was missing the odd character when typing. I took it back and the shop assistant agreed and swapped it for a Packard Bell EasyNote. This is doing the same thing. My question is : Is it just a case of 'wearing the keyboard…
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Make IE British
Here a question I've been unsuccesfully asking for years. You probably already know that hitting the Ctrl+enter keys will add the "http://www." and ".com" bits before and after a word to get the approariate Americanised version of a website. i.e. do this with the word "disney" on the address bar and you are taken to…
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IE7 preview beta/IE7 install (merged)
Was going to put in freebie but this seemed a better place http://www.betanews.com/ Microsoft on Tuesday made available for public download a pre-Beta 2 release of Internet Explorer 7, which is designed to showcase features the new browser will bring and give developers time to play with the latest technology.
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TV card
I've looked on ebay but theres so many different ones. Can someone direct a link to a decent one, preferablly cheap too :) I think PCI TV cards are better than USB ones, but can someone confirm this My desktop computer Specification is 1Ghz 256MB RAM 20GB Hard drive Windows XP Can someone please help me find one!
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new monitor?
The display on my monitor has grey lines across the entire display it is very noticable on a white background,it is like the text has been highlighted.this started last night I have checked the display settings cant see anything wrong.Even the desktop colours seem to be lacking sharpness, any ideas anyone? or is it time…
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All-in-one printer
Need some advice on a new printer. Currently have a HP720c thats just about reaching the end of the road and want to replace it with an all-in-one. Have about £60 to spend. Any ideas, advice on what to buy/not to buy would be greatly appreciated. Cheers :beer: monster
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AVI files to SVCD or VCD
Hi everyone Does anyone know of a good Freeware/Shareware program that will let me convert avi files to VCD or SVCD? Many thanks
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Is this a good DVD recorder
I am looking for a decent DVD recorder and noticed this one on the Maplins site and you can also get £15 off with a voucher code supplied by maplins and free delivery. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48482&doy=#DOY&criteria=criteria I dont want Sky+ as I already have Sky and they want me to take out Multiroom…
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How to avoid being placed in a call centre queue!
I don't know if this is in the right place, so please feel free to move it! Its a handy tip that was on the Richard Hammond show: When ringing Sky, as soon as you get an answer and the recorded message starts, start pressing 0 and hash (the button on your phone with the square) repeatedly and very quickly. You will find…
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Sky+ no subscription fee ?
I was told today that I can get Sky+ for a one off payment of £80 and no further subscription but cannot find any other info. Has anyone heard of this offer ? Raymond
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Can someone recommend a wireless solution for me?
Sorry in advance for being thick, BUT I'm looking to go wireless as have just upgraded to Bulldog Broadband and expect to get some decent speeds from it. I wanna connect: A desktop pc A laptop and my sony psp on occasion :) My pc is a tiny pc and has a "802.11g pci wireless network adapter" in it (according to my pcs…
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What Printer to Buy?
I need to buy a new printer. Only need it for home use. Not too much needed to be done on it. Any suggestions as to what may be suitable and best places to purchase from? Had HP and Lexmark previously. Must say prefer the HP as being more reliable.