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Mystery email
Hi I received an email which apparently i sent myself - has my email address on,only I didn't send it and wasn't online at the time, it was a bit weird, any ideas?
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Laptop for basic video editing
We got a digital camcorder last Christmas and now we want to replace our laptop. What kind of spec should we be looking at for basic video editing - parties and sports etc ?? We'll be using the laptop for that, iPod (external hard drive has all the mp3's on) and the odd letter / spreadsheet. I'd like an Apple but they are…
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Savastore and Watford Electronics complaints
I would advise anyone thinking of buying any products from this rogue outfit to look at the customer complaints on following websites. http://www.grumbletext.co.uk/vt.php?t=430&postdays=0&postorder=desc&subj=complaints+Watford+Electronics+complaint&start=0 http://www.clik2complaints.co.uk/DPs/savastore.html…
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create cd/dvd with pictures and backing music
my daughter wants to give a friend a cd/dvd wiht pictures that have been taken during the last couple of years (they have just finished school) i know how to put pictures or music onto a cd, but how can i put both on, so that the pictures play as a slide show accompanied by some music?
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IS THIS A GOOD SOFTWARE OFFER for tv on your pc?
Hi, has anyone tried this software offer for tv on your pc? Can anyone comment on whether this is a good offer,or not, please? http://www.inklineglobal.net/adsales/incredimail/tvo_offer_234_incredimail_autotune.html?mcp=GB MANY THANKS, LINDA
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Basic but reliable free Backup
Any recommendations? I am really after something basic that can be schedueled to copy regular files and folders from one hard to another periodically. Found a lot of free programs through google that it is really difficult to know which one to use. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Transferring file Via Sata WIRE
Hey, I recently bought a new computer after my old one broke down on me. I bought a SATA IDE Wire to transfer files from that old HDD on to my new computer via USB. The only thing is i cant get to my old files. You see when i was on the old one there were 2 different user accounts and i had mine passworded. So when i try…
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Camcorder as webcam..?
Hey, I have long distance friends ahem... and my girlfriend & I wanted to let them see us. I have a webcam but the picture is so blury and my clients i mean friends can't see us properly... what's the best solution?
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Dell Inspirion 6400 Video Problems
Just bought a Dell Inspirion 6400 with 1Gb ram and 256Mb shared memory on the video with an Intel Media Accelerator 950 Video chip running the graphics side. Main processor is a Intel ® Core™ Duo Processor T2300 (1.66 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB). Couple of issues I've got with this notebook: 1. The general colour from…
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couple of old thinkpad questions..
got a 4 yr old thinkpad, and i use it for hrs at a time, been pleased with it so far. However, i was just mucking about with it and it apppears i dont even know how to adjust the brightness on the damn thing!. in four years, i have pressed the thinkpad button once, which was just now. whats the sodding thing actually meant…
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Timer that will auto-boot pc from 'off' or standby?
Does anyone know of any programs that can be set to automatically turn your computer on after a complete shutdown. Failing that, is there one that will do the same from standby? I'm looking to set my new Freecom DVB-T receiver to record some of the football over the next few weeks, but obviously would prefer to not leave…
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Laptop for Mobile Djing...
Does anyone use a laptop for djing? if so can you advise me what spec of laptop i should buy..? I want to produce music - also i want to take it when i go on gigs etc.. I was even thinking of buying that hercules equipment that fits into the laptop.. is that any good to use? All advice is appreciated - thanks
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Laptop Advice
Hello all you people who make up a huge mind of throbbing technological goodness. I have a mate who has asked me to recommend a laptop to him for £300-£400. He is happy to buy off ebay and does not need to worry about vat as he is buying it for his business. I thought I would seek your wonderful guidance before researching…
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Sky+ and TV link
Hi I hope this is in the right place... I've recently had sky+ installed (bargain price-thanks to this site and the digital tv cost cutting thread :D ) But am encountering problems with the tv link to the bedroom. I don't have a multi room subscription, i've just always had a little magic eye/mouse type thing and another…
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Sandboxie
Came across this program at: https://www.sandboxie.com Been using it for a while and found it to be really great so thought I'd share it with others who want to try it.
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How to resize photos??
I have MGI Photosuite and Adobe Photoshop installed on my computer but cannot seem to resize the photos. Can someone please give me step by step instructions on how to do this - I'm trying to upload some pictures to a website. I'm sure it's easy really!!
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DVD Editing Software (free)?
Brother in law did a video of his sons wedding on his camcorder. He has copied the results onto a DVD. Now looking for some free software to edit out the rubbish (feet only, missing heads etc) to make the DVD more professional. Anyone any suggestions please.:beer:
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Computer running so slow its going backwards!!!
Hi All You may remember me as having an original problem with a VX2 virus on my computer last month. Anyway thanks to the help of you techie lot I sorted that out, thanks! Unfortunately I'm still having problems with my computer and whats more they've got worse. My computer is so slow it's unbelievable! And it seems to…
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emoticons in gmail?
A friend sent me incredimail which has some fun emoticons - don't normally like them but these ones are good. It is fine in Outlook but I use gmail. Is there any way to use it in gmail please? (don't think so, but what do I know) thank you
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NTL emails
Does anyone know how to set up ntlworld email to prevent message expiring ? mine automatically go after a couple of months at the moment and it's driving me nuts :huh: Thanks H
