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Emachine extreeeme budget mod pc thingmebobdooodaa HEELPP
I used to own a emachine pc but then used some parts to build a new one and others for another pc. Anyway all was left was the case, mobo and proc. So i thought why not make a test machi ne to mess about on?? I wish i hadnt started now, i did a case mod, sprayed it, added a cathode kit. Chucked some ram and new 20gb hdd in…
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Openoffice - Free alternative to Microsoft Office
http://www.openoffice.org/ The title says it all really. I've recently been having some activation issues with my Office suite for some unknown reason and this is a perfect alternative. I've found this to be better than office in many ways. It includes some handy features which aren't included in office such as the ability…
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Word help needed
Hi, I am trying to fill in an application form I have downloaded off the web. The document is in Word format but when I start entering text into the boxes the text colour is green, and I cant change it to black! I know its probably something simple. any ideas? Thanks
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Choosing a Laptop
I am helping someone choose a laptop. Which of these two do you think is best? http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/572_314420.html http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/572_314315.html Thanks!!!!!
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Digital camera- will someone please tell me which one?
Saved my Boots points so have about £150, I have been looking for weeks and i AM SO CONFUSED. I was trying to stick with olympus, Nikon or canon. Olympus seem to take XD cards, should I get a camera with SD because the cards are cheaper. Batteries, I was looking at one that included rechargable and charger, but after…
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Patch Issued For Microsoft WGA Update
Microsoft have issued a patch for WGA that will stop it phoning home every day. They have also issued an advisory to disable or delete this bit of dogs doodah. Very nice of them to finally put right their own mess! (At least on this issue) Read more HERE
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Windows Defender with SP1?
Folks I was updating a pc and installed service pack 2 and then installed microsoft's spyware program "windows defender". Thr pc in question was grinding to a standstill so I uninstalled SP2. Now, during the uninstall it tells me Windows defender won'tl work anymore. But I'm after checking and it's still there and it still…
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Any problems with Windows Live Messenger
I was having some big problems with Windows Live Messenger (the next version of MSN Messenger) and it would let me sign in. So I contacted Microsoft and I thought I should share the help that they gave me with everyone to save them and you some time! The cache files are just temporary files that are stored in your computer…
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Pc Fan Is Always On
My PC fan is constantly on & is driving me mad ! The room temp is not high. I was wondering if any programs are causing this. Any help would be much appreciated.
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TomTom ONE/PSP charger
Quick tip for you guys with a TomTom ONE and a PSP (or the kids have one!) then the charger for the PSP also fits the TT1. Saving about £25 in buying one from tt and allowing you to charge at home!
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Want to buy a Divx Dvd Player
Hi all I would like to buy a divx dvd player so that i can watch burn divx files and xvid files on my tv downstairs. i have no clue which one to buy as i need to ensure that the dvd player will play all the files that i have already burnt! Ebuyer has a few cheap ones :) £50 is my budget! any advise as to maybe a website…
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wireless (again!)
Through help I got here, I managed to install a Linksys ADSL gateway router onto my wife's laptop (WAG54GS). The only problem is that I can only connect to my broadband via the ethernet cable. When I try to go wireless it disconnects from the web. Everything appears to be working, the wireless switch is on, have tried the…
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3 in 1 Printer
I am looking for a 3 in 1 new printer can anyone tell me which sort to buy and where to buy it from thats not too expensive. Thanks
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WORM_NYXEM.E Virus
Can someone tell me a little about this virus? Ive just picked it up from a normal looking email (not a junk/p0rn type), that was in my personal email account. My virus protection is up to date, and i am about to run a scan to make sure its gone completely but i would like to know how it manifests itself in case the virus…
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Burning smell from PC - PSU?
My son built his new PC 2/3 weeks ago. He's just noticed a burning smell coming from the PSU(500w). It's very hot to touch, Is there anything this could be other than a faulty PSU?
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Hotmail
Hi Has anyone noticed something happening with Hotmail. Now you can tell if one of your contacts has checked their hotmail because it comes up with *NAME OF CONTACT* has signed in using (Web) messenger. This is even when you haven't even got web messenger loaded up. Also when I go to hotmail, at the top you can see your…
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DV/AV Input (desperate) question to do with recording mini dv onto dvd
I wonder if anyone can help me with this, I'm going round in circles big stylie. I have a Canon Mini Dv camcorder and want to buy a Panasonic DMR-ES20D DVD recorder (the one with freeview) as we are in the stone age and trying to get some decent technology here that we dare use. I notice on a thread (that I can't find)…
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Webcam recommendations please?
Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good webcam between £15 and £25 or so that is easy to use and good quality? :confused: Also, I have a Konica Minolta Dimage Z1 digital camera, would this be usable as a (decent) webcam at all, & if so how? If it were, then I'd Money-Save £25... :T All help much appreciated! EagerLearner
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Can't open photo attachments
I can't view photos sent to me as email attachments unless I save them somewhere else first. My jpegs/jpgs are supposed to open with Kodak EasyShare, but double-clicking on the attached file just brings up the message 'there is no program associated with this file type' etc etc and telling me to create an association. The…
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Wireless problem
I have a laptop that connects wirelessly to a netgear router and I have had no problems, however, recently I can only get a connection if the laptop is just a yard or two away from the router. I have tried changing the wireless channel on the laptop, but this makes no difference. I really miss using the laptop downstairs…
