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Displaying IP address on web page
Does anyone know a fairly reliable way to display a visitor's (external) IP address when they visit a webpage? I've tried using Javascript and SSI but my ISP (Tiscali) doesn't seem to support it. Also, is there a way to enter the IP address into an email - like the way JavaScript can write a mailto link with a default…
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Urgent help to get a new laptop
i have to buy a new laptop tomorrow from any of the high street stores so if anyone can help me show me the rite store to get it from. im so confused looking all the websites. plz help me out my requirements in laptop are: 1gb ram swivel screen cd/dvd-rw wi-fi enabled sd/mmc cards slot usb ports amd64 mobile tech as i ll…
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Hotmail Plus. Easy in, nightmare out. Beware
This probably should be in rants. A few years ago I upgraded from (free) Hotmail to (14.99) Hotmail Plus as the capacity at that time wasn't sufficient. Finding that I am using 1 to 2% of my Hotmail+ capacity of 2 Gig, I have requested that my renewal to Plus be cancelled and that I revert to free Hotmail on renewal. Ah,…
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Dead Desktop
Tried to turn my PC on to access all of my music but there's just nothing there. Tried the fuse in the plug but no joy. Any suggestions please?
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Firewire leads
Im after a Firewire lead for my Camcorder i bought (JVC GRD240EK). I am looking for one relatively cheap. Is it easy to transform movies from a camcorder to my pc then onto a dvd disc? Any help,suggestions or good sites to look at would be great. I have googled, but all im getting is in depth detail for "techie minded"…
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PC Cutting Out
I have a Mesh system which keeps cutting out on me, the system shuts down suddenly but the power light stays on. Could it be the system overheating? My CPU usage seems to be running at 100% all the time. What can i do to prevent this happening? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Photo Editing /sharing
I have recently been playing with PhotoShow Express, which is linked to/owned by Snapfish. I am amazed by the simplicity of use, but wish to use my own music and make DVDsof the show. I have been unsuccessful in finding any competition to compare prices/service.The upgrade prices seem fairly reasonable. Do any other…
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Phillips Dect Phone Problem
I have just purchased a Phillips Onis Vox 300 cordless DECT answer phone. I have connected everything up and the batteries are fully charged but I get no dial tone and the phone want ring. I have checked everything read the manual a few times. The only thing I can think of is perhaps it’s not compatible with a ntl cable…
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wiireless laptop
Hi guys I have an Acer laptop it is wi-fi b/g compliant.It is my only computer.What will i need to : Make this wireless for internet Make this wireless for printing I am on BT and have the speed touch modem from them as well.Will i still need this if i go wireless ? Sorry i really dont have a clue doh !! trevor
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Uninstall McAfee
My free trial period expired yesterday and my spamkiller is disabled. When I tried to open Microsoft Outlook I got an error report and it would not open. I suspect this is linked to the expiry of McAfee but cannot see how to uninstall it (used to have Avast! and Zone Alarm on my old PC which I would install in place of…
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why isnt my laptop detecting my D: cd rom drive????
i am trying to play a dvd/cd rom...and ive tried all of them...they used to work before i restored my laptop i have a dell inspiron 2200 and when i put the cd into the drive it makes a few sounds, and doesnt show up when i click on my computer..all there is in hard disk drives is my local drive C Dell is currently closed…
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Dvd recorder with tuner
I am looking to invest in a dvd recorder with a hard drive that has a built in tuner, but don't know much about them. Is it best to buy one with a built in tuner?? Is it best to have freeview built in or without? Can I put in a blank disk and copy from the hard drive if I want to keep a programme? Any recommendations and…
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Freeview Reception
Hi just moved into my new home, for the first month Ive had my freeview box wired up to a 14" portable, in the main reception was good and i got 86 channels - including ITV etc Just tryed to tune it into my big TV now ive moved it in - only get 43 channels, no ITV, Ch4 and others to mention any ideas why? ive done a…
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PC Input - New LCD TV
Hi Just got myself a HD LCD TV from argos. The thing that swayed the decision to go for this one was that it said PC INPUT in the description. I read this to mean that I can connect my pc base to it and use it as a monitor. Ive scanned the TV and the manual and it makes no mention of PC input. Have I mis understood the…
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Virus, Spyware updates??
Hey guys....... Just wondered if anyone has any updates the free anti-virus, spyware etc section?? Hope thats not too cheeky but as a few of you know im a bit of a techno dunce. Cheeeeeeeers everyone...... :beer:
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Can't delete a folder - help please
I can't seme to delete a folder in My pictures. Don't know why, but every time I try to do it, it says it is being used by another programme, which it isn't to my knowledge It wont even let me change the folders name. Anyone any clues as to why it's doing this ? Thanks in advance
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Help! Lost all my Internet faves!
I use Firefox instead of I.E, logged on before and all my faves were there, the pc crashed and now everyone of my fave saved sites has disappeared. Is there anyway I can get them back please?
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Keyboard all mixed up since reformatting?
Aswell as my colour(on other thread). My keyboard that was fine before it got formatted but now is muddled up . The @ and the " are round the wrong way and my pound sign is this # anyone know whats up and how i can correct it please?
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N056M5 Inspiron 640m Dell Laptop
I have pretty much made up my mind to buy this laptop which is currently being offered a free Hard Drive Upgrade to 80gb from 60gb, free memory upgrade from 512mb to 1024mb and free shipping till wednesday priced at £649 if you don't add any extras. Included in this is one years warranty which seems sufficient to me but if…
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Home visits
Hi all I am thinking of starting up a small business to fix people's machines at home. Intially it would be a sideline. The problem I am having is to decide how to charge. Do I charge a simple flat fee or should I go for per hour? If I end up having to do a total reinstall, that could take hours! Given its for home users,…
