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Quiet DVD burner/rom required
Hi, The loudest part of my pc is the optical dvd burner i have. It's a NEC 3500AG. So I'm looking for recommendations on a quiet (or at least quieter) drive. I don't actually mind if its a little noisy while burning but it's when i'm playing back a dvd that matters more. Currently, the 'spinnning' noise is unacceptable and…
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Don't know if anyone can help but Printer Problem
Yesterday my printer was working ok, today when I try to print I get a message saying that there is no printer installed. I have tried to reinstall the printer by reinstalling the disk but the install fails. Also if I go to install the printer by clicking on 'new printer' in 'my computer' then it says 'the print spoiler…
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Acer extended warranty
I'm thinking of purchasing an Acer laptop soon and would like to add an extended warranty. I've been looking around and the prices seem to vary wildly. The cheapest I have found is: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000225LCS/qid=1147635091/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_0_1/203-6346052-4737553 Does this look genuine for 3 years…
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Downloaded Music Has Disappeared from my IPOD
Title says it all really, downloaded some silly podcasts this afternoon and all my other downloaded music has disappeared. Anybody know where I can retrieve it from??? UPDATE - Panic attack sorted, found the deleted files in my recyle bin - phew great relief! BTW Viru ITUNES will only allow you to download purchased files…
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HOW DO i MOVE CONTACTS FROM OUTLOOK TO OUTLOOK EXPRESS
Can anybody tell me how I move my contacts or copy them, from Outlook into Outlook Express step by step please?
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Movie trailer to hard drive?
Hello all, Is it possible to download movie trailers from a web page to my hard drive?I've watched trailers using both Quicktime and windows media but can't see a way to save them.
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computer slow - again!!!!!!!!
how do i find out why my computer keeps slowing down? thanks
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computer freezing when launching internet explorer
We had wireless broadband through BT yahoo but changed to tallk talk had to change the wireless bt 2091 to linksys and is connected to a lap top via usb adaptor. The lapwork works fine through the usb adaptor and via asdl modem. But the main computer has been a problem ever since installing TT BB. it has been wiped clean…
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Forum software - Which to use?
I am about to install a forum on my website and i have been looking at a few. I was just wondering what everyone thinks is the best forum software? I am after free software really as i cant afford to buy any. Cheers
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I broke my Minidisc player!!
Hi! I happen to have dropped my minidisc player and it now gives me an error message, but everything seems to be working except playing the actual discs. It would seem that something has disconnected or has moved as it tries to read the discs, then it gives me the error. Sony repair people have said that it could cost…
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Normal, high speed or very high speed SD card?
I have just bought a digital camera and am looking at the following 1gb sd cards. Is it worth me paying the extra for the really high speed card or should I get the high speed one? Or would the normal card be fine? Viking - normal My Memory - high speed Peak - very high speed Thanks in advance to those with the knowledge!
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MP3 Player Suggestions
I want to buy my son who is seven a cheapish mp3 player - one that holds about 256mb would be suitable. I tend to use Napster to download tracks at 79p a time. The files we download are wma protected files. Can anyone suggest any suitable products/websites for me to have a look at? Does the fact that I want a player that…
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Help with Belkin Wireless please.
I have just bought a new pc tower and have reinstalled my Belkin Wireless to it. The wireless is showing as connected, and I did get online when my pc was connected to the wireless during setup. My laptop is working perfectly with the woreless connection. But my pc can't get online. I have called Belking CS who went…
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Cheapest place for Norton?
I've always had Norton on my pc and it has worked with no problems. I've been told by friends to get a different make but I feel, if it aint broke dont change and the Macafee that came with our new Dell has just expired (it was a pain in the a**e) Amazon look about the best for price but should I take a chance by waiting…
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External DVD Re-Writer
Does anyone know where I can get an EXTERNAL dvd re-writer cheap? Just for backing up my HD. Thanks.
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Where is the "my recent documents" file stored?
Is there a fixed path to the file? Anyone know? I know how to add it via the "start - right click - properties" etc. Thanks
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Can't receive emails from Outlook Express
After getting rid of viruses, I can no longer receive in coming emails. The message I usually get is Your server has unexpectedly terminated the connection. Possible causes for this include server problems, network problems, or a long period of inactivity. Account: 'pop.tiscali.co.uk ', Server: 'pop.tiscali.co.uk',…
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Phoning tech support lines - will they ring me back?
Hi al, I dont have a home phone, just a mobile, so I dont really want to be on the line to Netgear support for ages because of my bill. Does anyone know if they would ring me back? I suppose this doesn't just apply to netgear, but all tech support companies. thanks!
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Er photobucket but for mp3?
Anyone know of mp3 file hosting and sharing a bit like photobucket. Nice one :beer:
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Is it my lap top that's the problem?
I'm trying to fill in a credit card application online with one of the 0% balance transfer charity card providers recommended by Martin. The window for the application form appears to the right and to the bottom of my screen and the maximise icon is out of view so I can't enlarge it. My up/down buttons won't work on the…
