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Recording part of a song....
I have several mp3 songs and wanted to know if it is possible to save just part of a song to put as my ringtone on my mobile. I am running XP and have Nero and a cd maker which came with my Acer laptop. I am sure I have read this somewhere before but cannot find the link. Thanks in advance Paul
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Dell LCD Monitor
Hi, I have a dell LCD 17" monitor and am finding that it strains my eyes. Is there a way to use some sort of program that helps you to set optimal settings eg. contrast, or does anyone know what these are?? thanks
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Getting rid of Yahoo toolbar?
I have just downloaded the latest version of CCleaner but forgot to untick the yahoo toolbar option when intalling the program. Now I seem to be stuck with it which I dont want. I've tried unticking by right clicking it but when I open up IE next time around it's back, I've also tried uninstalling CCleaner then…
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Philips SPD5110CC external 250Gb hard drive / general external HDD discussion
The Staples in-store offer on the above external hard disc drive was recently posted in the "Grabbit" forum: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=186532 The offer will soon be over (and indeed some people are having trouble getting hold of one due to them selling out quickly) so I've decided to start a…
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Netmeter question?
If I close IE and all other internet using apps p2p, torrent, xbox is off etc why does it still show a small amount of bandwidth usage?
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New Security Enhancement For Ad-aware Se
QUOTE A vulnerability was recently discovered that could be used to compromise the definition file used with all versions of Ad-Aware SE. Once alerted to this risk, our development team together with our research team immediately assessed the threat and produced a solution (currently in BETA) that will ensure the integrity…
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Setting up computers for older people
I'm setting up computers with broadband for my mother and my inlaws (all aged from 65 to 75), none of which have any previous IT knowledge. In my mother's case it's a PC, and in the inlaws it's a Mac. Both are likely to use the web a lot, checking the bank, shopping (Tesco's, Amazon). They're also going to need email, and…
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Free SQL 2005 Courses
Towards the bottom of the page are a number of free e-learning courses for SQL 2005 https://www.microsoftelearning.com/sqlserver2005/
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Converting NTSC Video into PAL format
Hello, I had a short video (30 mins) made of a skydive in America. When I got back to the UK, I realised that the video was in NTSC format, rendering it unplayable on my VHS player. It will work on some players (I assume they are set up to play both NTSC and PAL), but not all. How do I go about getting the vid into PAL…
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Technika dvd recorder, help can`t tune tv in
We`re trying to set it up, it plays dvd`s, this morning we`ve been trying to tune it in and we can`t.The scarts are as follows: Vcr to set top box(sky) Sky to dvd Dvd to Tv on av1 We have RF aerial link to sky, From Sky to VCR RF link from VCR to TV Do we need an RF aerial from the Sky to the DVD and if so which is best.…
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'Power Options' - Best settings to use??
I posted recently about a problem with an Acer monitor going into hibernation,(or is it standby?) and refusing to wake up... http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=184894 I took the monitor back to the shop yesterday and they suggested it may be a problem with the Power Options settings and to try different…
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tcp / ip ????
Anyone help with this ... i recently aquired a program (technical information system) for my car. Whenever i try to load the software i get the following message tcp/ip ...... unable to get echo service and the software wont load ... any ideas ... im thick! cheers
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Is anyone having problems logging in to Hotmail today???
It's giving me the runaround. Can't think why. Anyone else having trouble today?
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Tables in Word ..
Hi all.. need some quick advice.. I have created a table in word.. and a want to draw an arrow between cells to show connections between Cells.. The drawing option does not work, because that just inserts a new drawing. Does anyone know how to ahow connection between cells in these tables.. Many Thanks
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Can`t see new laptop, any ideas??
I have NTL cable modem Linkseys wireless router and for some time have been using a wired desktop and wireless laptop without problems. I have now added a Dell wired laptop, got the new laptop online and it can see both the desktop and the wireless laptop and I can access both from it, great. But neither of the other two…
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No sound through speakers - help!
Hi, I have a Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theatre 5.1 DTT2200 set up. Using Soundblaster Audigy. Problem is no sound. Have tried to reinstall but get the following error message "The Win16 subsystem was unable to enter Protected Mode. DOSX.EXE must be in your AUTOEXEC.NT and present in your PATH" Means nothing to me !!…
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Free 175 page Tweakguide for XP
Was recently pointed to this excellent site, with a host of tips etc for pooter users in general. The 175 page XP tweak guide is an fab piece of work. Free pdf download here.
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Forum searching automatically
Not sure if what I am looking for exists but here goes.... I was wondering if there is a way to search a website - eg a for sale/trade forum, for keywords on a regular basis and be emailed the results. I keep seeing items that I might be interested in buying that were snapped up before I get chance to look at them as I…
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Average xbox live download amount
Hi, I have just started to use xbox live on Supanet's 2 mb bandwidth, 2gb download service. The games are working fine with the 2mb bandwidth but do people think the 2gb download limit will be enough (I don't expect to be on it constantly), or should I upgrade to the 10gb limit for £3 more? Cheers, Steve.
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iPAQ wifi connection hElP
Hello and thanks for taking the time to look in I have just bought myself a new iPAQ with built in wifi. I have a Wifi usb adapter which I use to connect my daughters pc to mine, so she can surf the net. I have tried doing it with the iPAQ and both the pc and the iPAQ say they are connected but I canot get onto the…
