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What to do with an old PC?
I have an old Gateway DX4-66 that is sitting around collecting dust. Do I just throw it in the skip or is there any charity or anything that may want it?
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google address bar
hHI CAN ANY-ONE TELL ME HOW TO GET THE ADRESS BAR BACK, NEXT TO MY GOOGLE SEARCH BAR AS I DONT NO WERE ITS GONE LOL--LOL :rotfl:
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Speakers for TV?
Have just bought a new tv, picture is great but am not happy with the rather tinny sound. I've never had a tv connected to any speakers, so I have no idea how to go about it or what to buy. Can I just buy a set of hifi speakers and plug them in? There are 4 speaker terminals on the back. Bearing in mind we have a smallish…
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£400 To Spend On Laptop Help Needed !!
My Daughter has saved £400 for a laptop.Wondered if anyone knows of where to find the best value for that kind of money...any ideas on models etc would be appreciated...As Im a total novice when it comes to pc's/laptops etc. Thanks in advance
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Is it the same cable...
First problem with installing wireless Netgear Router DG834G, the line router cable with the RJ11 plugs isn't long enough. I need about 2 meters to get from the BT socket to the Router. I am on aol gold and want to hook up 2 other laptops to the internet. I'm wondering if i can use the cable i use now with the old router…
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Cheapest Dual Core Computer
I am looking for a replacement dual core PC. but my budget is between 300-400 - am I being too optimistic! I also want a decent ram (512 or even 1gig) and at least 80 hard drive size Any help would be great:T
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FAO All Dell Inspiron Users
Hi guys, I have a question about the battery life for my Dell Inspiron 1300. I bought a laptop from Dell Outlet a few months back with the standard battery and the extended-life 6 cell battery. However, I'm not particularly happy with their performance and wonder how others fare in terms of battery longevity. When fully…
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problem with new freeview picture?
hi, Sorry if this is not posted in the correct place, please move/remove as necessary. I have just installed a freeview box into my kids bedroom. the picture is crystal clear but is very blue and adjusting the tv settings makes no difference? but the Freeview box doesnt have picture settings (as in colour, contrast,etc)…
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Money off music downloads!
Hello everybody First time I've been on this website. Very useful. Just thought I'd share this with you. I opened a LUUP account through Wippit yesterday and they gave me £3 credit to spend at Wippit. All I did was enter my mobile number and I got three downloads for free. :T
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Setting up new pc and transferring data
Hi, I have finally got round to investing in a new pc. My "old" machine is still running w98se and the new one is xp media. As it is due for delivery tomorrow, I wondered if there was a checklist/idiot's guide of things that I need to do in order to: (a) set up new pc/printer etc (b) transfer some of the programs/data -…
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Cheapest Hard Drive?
Can anyone recommend where I can get the cheapest hard drive (internal)? I am looking for one of around 300 gigabytes. Thanks :money: :money: :money:
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Whats the Fastest Processor My Motherboard Can Handle?
Are there any website or utility programs which can interrogate/analyse your mothboard and work out the fastest processor the motherboard can handle? I have a 3 yo motherboard running an AMD 1.8mhz, and I wanted to ramp it up as much as possible. The manual doesnt refer to any other processors as the 1.8 was the fastest…
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Advice about inkjet cartridge
I'm sitting in front of a dead cartridge without any maker's name on it. It's a clone for use with Epson Stylus Photo R300M/R300/RX500. Does anyone know if these can be refilled? (How?) If not, does anyone know if they can be recycled?
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IMAP or POP3
hi all, having been using pop3 email based servicefor some years now but have realised my provider also offers an IMAP service, what are the advantages of using IMAP over POP3 if any ?? bearing in mind, i am theonly onewho uses the email account
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website help
hi i want set up a scription list on my website so i can email my users update so on what best way to do this i found these 2 ebook on ebay are they worth getting ot does sumone know where i can get these for free or any other advice…
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Alternative to Norton Antivirus
A message from Norton informs me that my AnitVirus is due to expire on the 11th Sept. Recently someone posted somewhere on MSE that there were alternatives to Norton which were as good, if not better and free. It so happens that I'm going on holiday on the 11th, so quite unsure what to do, now or after the holiday. Were…
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Recommended LCD 19 in monitor
hi, my brother is looking for a lcd flat screen 19 inch monitor whilst i know a little about pc hardware, i know next to nothing about flat screen monitors any got any recommendations? budget is up to £180
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Asrock motherboards any cop?
Hi there, my wifes2 and half year old emachines' power supply shorted frying the motherboard. My brother in law has tested everything else which is luckily ok. But need new motherboard and would appreciate your advice. Seen this by Asrock - are they any good? PS. Anyone with a emachines should check their power supply is…
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Orange broadband internet set up help
This may be long winded so please bear with me. I have or am in the process or changing from ntl to orange broadband as orange is free to me. I have been given a computer free from work and have been using that to set up the orange broadband - we set it up fine at the weekend using the ethernet cable but my OH read you…
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Why isn't my question showing
When I open the techie stuff page, my recent question is never there, I have to move to page 2 and then back to page 1 to see it, any ideas. Not sure if this happens in all the forums or just this one.
