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How do I clean a CPU and heatsink ... ie remove the thernal pad/ compound??
Hi folks, My CPU is running too hot according to views by some people in this forum 64deg (AMD ATHLON 3000+). I am planning at the very least to clean and reseat/or replace the heatsink/fan combo. I am aware that I need a solvent to clean off the thermal compound etc but I do not want to use acetone. Xylene I have seen…
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Should TV remote controls light up when you press the buttons?
Should TV remote controls light up when you press the buttons? I brought a TV remote control from AVUKltd and it isn't working. They havent replied to my mails and the phone number is 0870. There is no light whe buttons are pressed and it doesnt work with the tv anyway and weve tried 3 different lots of batteries I rang to…
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Cheapest email provider (via Outlook Express)
Hi I am just changing to BT business ADSL (paid for by my employer) so don't want to keep my existing NTL Broadband. However, I don't get any personal email addresses with the service & I need a couple of new email addresses and a service that means I can read them (and newsgroups) via Outlook express. I see that Hotmail…
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New Virus Warning?
Got this email this morning: I know it doesn't hurt to send this kind of email on anyway, but is it real or a hoax? PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS: You should be alert during the next days: Do not open any message with an attached filed called "Invitation" regardless of who sent it It is a…
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legitimate popups in Firefox
I am a heavy user of Firefox but I really am thinking of moving back to Opera and leave Firefox to when it will be better. My main problem is with legitimate popups. When I open a legitimate popup (like in autotrader for example) the popup tend to open very slowly sometime up to 25 seconds which make surfing in broadband…
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Technology!!!!!!!!!!!
:mad: I foolishly removed window98 second edition from my pc last teusday and couldn't put it back on. Bought a new pc yesterday and also bought Norton security package. I have switched on today and between installing Norton and accepting windows updates it has been a nightmare. I clicked yes to some updates which then…
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Vb.net
I really need to learn VB.NET but have never done any VB, I'm a total VB virgin! Is it best to know a bit of VB first or is it best to learn VB.NET directly with a clean sheet? Is there anywhere with free tutorials, I've downloaded the free Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition but I don't want to go down the wrong…
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Website Hosting Help!
I want to build a website which will have a good forum,links and graphics. I haven't got brilliant idea of HTML or Flash so i am a novice really, i wil need to have a sitebuilder which would be easy enough to work with, but will look professional at the end. ** Forum with signing up facility ***Plus Newsltter Option…
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Wireless connection with AOL Broadband
Hello, Looking at getting a wireless network set up at home. I already have broadband at home using AOL as my ISP, and notice on their website that they offer the set up etc but for £29.99 a Month. This is a little steap as I have recently hammered them down to £9.99 a month for next 2 years. Is there anyone our there with…
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Powerful Laptop / Graphics ... Tiny Browser??
Hi there Just got my new laptop and it is the business. Really great. However I have a problem... because the resolution is so high, the windows, particularly browser, look tiny and, after longer-term use, give me a bit of eye strain. I know the easy way to change the resolution in the Properties menu, but this just…
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choosing a webhost
hi, i need to get my website up and running but dont know how/who to get it hosted with? i havent registered the domain yet, but this will be a .co.uk address and i will be selling things on there so, i will need some sort of paypal or other payment method on there any ideas of who is most reputable? who to avoid etc? i…
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MS Access 2003 Help
I have having a spot of trouble designing a new access database here and would like some help from any one with MS Access know how, I have 2 problems and they have both been spit into 2 parts below. I would be grateful for any help with these. Part I How do I get a query to repeat itself to gernerate extra rows of info…
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Computer RAM upgrade
I'm in the process of upgrading an old Compaq Deskpro computer for cheap internet access + wordprocessing (no games!). It's currently got 64mb of SDRAM (100Mhz). I'm thinking of fitting a compatible 256Mb Ram from Kingston, alongside the existing 64Mb module. Will this improve the speed please? Thanks. Polybear. p.s. It's…
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Windows Security Alerts
Hi, Does anyone know how to disable windows security alerts on Windows XP, fed up with that red shield on the task bar all the time!!! Many thanks.
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Personal finance, online banking and budget software
Hi I've been investigating some personal finance, online banking and budgeting software. Never heard of them before this afternoon, so there's been quite a learning curve. The software I'm talking about lets you* check all your online bank accounts, * add in information from non-online acounts, * manage share portfolios, *…
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bbc hd channel - is it on freeview?
will u need the sky hd box to view world cup/wimbledon or with it be on the freeview channels? sky hd is a lot waiting list at the moment,, will miss world cup
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Any `Sound` experts out there???
I have purchased a Samsung 40inch LCD, when I play a DVD using a scart lead the sound from the TV is low, even with the TV sound on full. There are no adjustments in the Tv`s sound menus that increase the volume. Volume from the normal TV is or through Sky+ is OK. First question is how do I get more sound from DVD player…
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Gps
Where can you get the cheapest and best GPS system? If this post is not in the right place, move it then Thank-you!
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Help With Virus Please !!!
i have norton antivirus which is all up to date. if i run an all system scan i get the following viruses coming up which i cant delete or repair.WinAntispyware. it gives a source ? which is C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\NI.UWAS6_0001_N73M1104\setup.exe description The file above is a security risk threat. also i have Trojan.Zlob , some…
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Power supply
Hi all Have got a Sony TFT monitor in need of a power supply with an output of 18V and 3.33A. Does anyone know where I can buy one for less than about £20? I've checked Maplins' website and they don't seem to have anything suitable. Thanks Dan
