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Freeview Picture Quality on LCD TV'S
I've heard that the freeview picture quality on a LCD TV is not very good, is this true? I'm looking to buy a LCD TV from Argos whilst they have their sale. Also can you tell me if this TV is good?…
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uptown engine.....arghghghgh
ive tried and failed using all instructions on how to get rid of stuff but cannot get shut of uptown engine - i cant even find it on my system yet its there hiding somewhere and keeps giving pop ups my way - sooooooooooo frustrating.... anyone help please? thanks
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Windows Explorer is not refreshing automatically
I am running XP Home and have a problem with Windows folders not refreshing automatically, I have to hit F5 to update the view. This only happens with Shared folders which are available to other members of my family and appears to be a known issue (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823291). This Microsoft document explains…
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Sonic decoder problem 47010
Previously when i was using Sonic to make my dvd's it worked fine but today when i tried it came up with an error message saying "Could not make a thumbnail. Make sure you have the appropriate decoder installed - 47010" By googling the phrase it seems there are loads of problems with this error.. I cannot re-install as it…
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TomTom One XL or 910 & WHY ?
Hi, I'm interested in comparing the features of these two tomtom products but don't really understand the technical lingo. If someone can summarise the main features of the two or even recommend one I'd be grateful. XL - I like the large widescreen 4.3" 910 - I like the idea of having 20gb hd though i would prefer flash…
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Another TomTom can I do this
I recently had to return my 3wk old TomTom as it suddenly developed a fault (wouldn't turn off and no touch control) they changed for a new one... what I want to know is do I have to uninstall the TomTom home I have installed on my computer and reinstall it with the new TomTom connected to the computer? and also I had…
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Sky + recording onto a DVD
Does anyone know how to copy a recorded programme on Sky+ onto a memory stick via the USB port? Or do you have to record it some otherway? Thanks
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Should I buy this laptop?
I am about to buy this laptop http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/016717 I have just found out that the chip is 32bit and not 64bit. How will this spoil my enjoyment? Is there a better machine for the money? I would like to buy from Currys, Dixons or PC World as I have vouchers. I will be using it for video…
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Stop motion animation
Does anyone know of the right software and equipment needed to do a reasonable stop motion animation at home? It is for youngsters so don't want to spend too much. My DD and I did a work shop about 12 months ago and had great fun and would love to have another go. We have a PC, not a Mac and currently only have a still…
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windows live messenger
I downloaded windows live messenger for my 10 year olds, every time we start the computer the log on window appears, I have been into start up and unticked the box to stop it doing this, but if you do log into WLM. it seems to reactivate the logon window at startup, is there a way to stop this and use a short cut when they…
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daft question
the nokia n95 has sat nav.. do you have to pay via the network (orange) for using the sat nav:confused: ( sorrreeee)
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Free Skygamestar reward codes?
Hi, someone posted a reward code on the freebie forum at the weekend to get free sky gamestar. Someone else mentioned that there are forums out there where you can get reward codes etc from but they can't remember the name of the site. I've searched on google and cannot find anything anywhere! Does anyone here know of…
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help please! too many desk top icons!
hi there! this may be a silly question but i hope someone can help! my parents computer seems to be multiplying icons on the desktop and we have no idea why! if we click on some of the icons individually< a large proportion of them become highlighted too?? any help very much appreciated :confused:
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wii - connecting to the internet
I am about the connect my wii to my wireless network and the internet but what can I do with it when it is connected? Looking at my manual I see that I can send messages and do something with wii points(whatever they are) but is there anything else that can be done? Any chance that it can be used to do a spot of browsing?
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2 computers 1 monitor??
a while ago my laptop screen broke, i have loads of uni work to do so havent claimed on the insurance yet as i need it to do uni work. it still works fine i just have to plug my crt monitor into it. i still use the monitor for my pc as well, so i have to keep swapping the lead around to display either my pc or my laptop.…
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Domain hosting - UK2Net
Hi Money-Savers Is anyone else with UK2NET for domain name hosting? I am and they're trying to charge me £4.99 per month for email forwarding (domain name hosting and registration only about £6 a year). Anyone having the same problem? Or know of an alternative where you can have all email ie [email]anything@domain.co.uk,…
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hasn't dual booting become complicated?
Hi guys, I work in IT, and I know how to do this illegally, but am trying to do it legally. How complicated do everyone make it for me though? What I want to do is dual boot my new HP Laptop between XP Home and Linux. I've had many pcs before but never my own laptop (couldn't afford it), and always built my own pcs at home…
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At my wit's end with Vista installing Lexmark
I've posted before and have tried the solutions previously suggested I have Vista home edition, I'm trying to install my Lexmark Z640 printer. Obviously the disk which came with it originally doesn't work with vista, so I've been to the Lexmark website, downloaded the driver software and unzipped the file ready to install,…
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Online databases: MS Access based or MySQL based
I've set up an online database using MS Access. and it works fine. But with the Access it's more expensive than MySQL database hosting and less hosts support it. Is there a way to convert across platforms? I've looked at the MySQL website and it's left me none the wiser. Is there a program like Access to manipulate and…
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Internet Browser Alternatives
I'm currently using internet explorer 6 but for the last few weeks, i'm assuming when there has been a crash, xp just gets rid of the internet explorer windows without even notifying me that there has been an error or something. I would upgrade to internet explorer 7 but ermm i'm after an alternative, i've tried firefox…
