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HD on NTL???
hi, i have NTL instead of SKY as i find NTL cheaper! but does anybosy know if NTL are planning to bring out a HD compatible box as i have just bought a '37" LG HD ready LCD tv with surround sound dvd player and stand' but my NTL picture is not the best of quality on this new tv, whereas it is a great pcture on normal tv!…
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Advice on buying MP3/MP4 player please
Hi there I am looking to buy an MP3 or MP4 player at a reasonable price and wondered if anyone has any recommendations as I don't know very much about them at all? I would like either 521mb or 1gb (not sure of difference in number of songs held) and something with a screen so I can see what song is playing. Would also…
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Anybody know how to make a (printed) banner?
I want to make a banner for boss's retirement. Anybody know if there are any decent programs out there (preferably free!). Never used one before either, do I have to get special paper or join up A4s? I haven't a clue but know it can be done.
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Alternatives to YouTube
Hey Does anyone know any alternative websites to YouTube.com where you can upload fairly short video's for free?? Thanks
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HDD & CPU Temperatures
Hi, My new Packard Bell imedia 1307 desktop lives in my Conservatory (not much I can do about it at the moment). I've started using a free program called "HDDThermometer", to check on my HDD Temp. It's currently running at 48 C. Also, in BIOS I've found that the CPU Temp is 68.5 C and the M/B (Motherboard?) Temp is 46 C.…
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Help needed buying OEM 4000+ AM2 dual core
Hi folks I just need some tips and advice on buying a AMD in its OEM form rather than in its retail box. It is just that I cannot find any AMD 4000 AM2 x2 retail packs anywhere and I have seem OEM chips available on the cheap. I assume all I need to do is buy the right heatsink and compound and thats it?????? Jules
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Windows 98/ME Support ends.
Just a note for those still using geriatric operating systems. Microsoft will no longer provide security updates for the above systems from next month. http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=6357
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Pvr -cheapest And Best
I am looking to buy a PVR with built in freeview but i'm getting stuck on which to buy. What is the best price for one with good reviews? Also what is the difference between 2 tuners and 1?:confused:
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Freeview on my PC
Hi i have recently bought a freeview reciever for my computer, its great but only when plugged into the house antenna. If there a way of getting the antenna signal from the living room to the bedroom (were talking 10 inches through a wall) and i cant drill holes becuase its Can this be done without ttrailing a wire through…
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What shall I use for web graphics editing?
Hi Everybody! We'd like to open a new department for web site design, but I know nothing about PRO graphics software. Can you tell me what software to choose and what it will cost me? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Watching TV on Laptop on the move
Hi, Let me throw out a hypothetical scenario here. Let's just imagine that one's family were planning on a fairly long car journey over this weekend. And let's just say that one member of the family is not too happy about this, especially if there is any suggestion it might coincide with a certain football match. If one…
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Fomated Laptop And Cannot Install Xp Pro Now. Help Needed
Hi I just got a IBM 600e laptop. Stuck a xp pro disk in it, done a format. Started the install of xp and it gets to 34 min left then i get a blue screen that says " your computer(bios) has reproted that a component in your system is faulty and prevented windows from operating. Run diagnostic disk or tool that come with…
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freeserve pop3 and smtp servers names
Folks I have a freeserve email (still active) of the format forename@surname123.fslife.co.uk I want to set it up in Outlook Express but don't have the SMTP / POP3 servers (eg smtp.fslife.co.uk) Can someone enlighten me as to the correct mailbox servers to use? I've tried the website but it's Orange now and it's a nightmare…
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Website closes browser
Need some advice. When I try to open https://www.s1jobs.com, my browser window closes. I have tried clearing cookies and history. I run norton security. It's just this one website, and just the last 2 days. Any clues?
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I Need Adobe Writer
All I need is the version where you create a document (Word, Excel for example) and you can print to Adobe pdf files, and save the file from there. I have this at work (I am not allowed to copy theirs) but I now need it at home. I have searched for a free download for this, but I can't find one. Can anyone help me on this…
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Programme Function Keys
Hi Techie's. Is it possible to re-programme the 'F Keys'? I would like to be able to programme an 'F' key, so that while in Microsoft Outlook, I can change font type, at the press of a key, rather than stopping, going through the change font format. Or, If it's not possible to change the font while doing this, maybe…
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linking laptop to gps, chartplotter and internet
If anyone can explain the how to do the above in understanble english to a (n almost) technophobe then that'd be more than very helpful. I'm aware that net connection through a laptop via a mobile 'phone is expensive and slow. thanks
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Finding MSN addresses?
Hello I was just wondering if I could enquire about something, although I am not sure its possible. My son uses MSN to chat to his friends at school and I do try to keep an eye on him whilst he is on there, but I was just wondering, as I know if is possible to create extra accounts. If there is anyway of checking if he has…
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DVD Burning Problem
I tried to make a backup copy of my Packard Bell Master DVD using "Record Now". Everything seemed to work fine, and the dvd-r appears to have a burnt area on it. However, when I click on the d:\ drive to check for the files there aren't any on the destination disk, and under properties both the "free" and "used" areas are…
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Epson C60
Hi all u techies - hope someone can help.. Have just reset a friends Epson waste ink counter, after first washing out pad. But error still remains. The lights on the printer (on/off button and ink button) are flashing alternately. You can switch it off with the off button, but holding the ink button produces no response.…
