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Old laptop to router connection
I normally use my company Dell laptop connected connected to adsl via a linksys wifi router. I also have a very old Compaq laptop running windows 98 which I would like to connect to the router with a cable so that my wife can keep up with her email when I am away form home. The Compaq does not have an ethernet port. Is…
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Windows messenger
I have MSN on my computer for contacts with friends. Sometime ago I allowed a friend to use it by logging on with their own username and password. Ever since I find I now have a related program Windows Messenger which as far as I can recall I have never installed on my computer Now, often once I've turned my computer on I…
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Annoying Favourites tab problem!!
my PC is always kept nice and clean with regular updates and scans to remove rubbish etc. it is running fast and smooth with no issues except for this one, which only started tonight. i am running IE6. when i click on the favourites tab it reveals my files as usual, but now, when i scroll down the various files that should…
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Home/personal accounting software?
Can anyone please recommend me some kind of home accounting software (that's free of course!).... doesn't have to be anything too complicated, I'm not a businessman of any kind. Just after something to keep track of my finances.... incomings, outgoings, direct debits, that kind of thing. Any help would be much appreciated.
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'System Error' message on camera
Back in U.K. - evening all, and needing techie help even en route. 'System Error' message came up on camera as I left NZ airport, with the lens remaining out, rather than automatically retreating into the camera body(Lumicron LDC-825Z3). Camera has not been jolted or dropped. The only Solution in the User Guide is 'Turn…
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Orange live box, any good ?
I've had an Orange livebox in my cupboard for over 12mths now as I couldnt set it up. Is live box any good, am I missing out on something ?
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'On Demand' schedules..?
Not really a tech question, I know, but I'm at a loss as to where it should go. Does anyone know if there are any published listings for what's available on digital 'on demand' channels? More to the point, I'm interested in knowing what's due to come on and for how long the particular programmes are available. This seems…
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Slow motion for VLC file?
Can anyone help please? We need to slow down a VLC file- it is a video of martial arts moves for my 8yo DD- they are encouraged to practise the series of moves-( a bit like fast tai chi ) at home using the demostration videos, but the demo person is moving very quickly -can it be slowed down any? TIA for any help.:beer:
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TV with integrated Freeview
I think I am having one of those “senior” moments and cannot get my head round having a TV with integrated Freeview. Are you able to watch one channel and record from another? I am under a bit of pressure to buy a new TV and I am trying do some research. Many thanks for comments
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connecting sky to dvd recorder
we have a acoustic solutions dvdrw 300 recorder (argos) and wish to record from sky,we cant get it to pick up a decent picture,any suggestions,it goes onto auto search channels and doesnt seem to pick up sky at all(just upgraded to sky+ but it didnt pick up ordinary sky either)
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The post your desktop screenshot thread?
Whatever happened to all the great desktop screenies? Can we all post 'em? :D
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False positive on this forum?
I'm using NOD32 and it's giving me a threat warning of JS/TrojanDownloader.IFromot.B Trojan when I try to go on the thread: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=485599 Any ideas? Wasn't doing it before.
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Connecting to Wireless Network ok but not internet
I have 2 PCs and a Dell Inspiron 1300 running off a Netgear Router which all recognise one another on the wireless network but the laptop cannot connect to the internet via either Firefox or Internet Explorer. Please can someone steer me towards a solution.
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Laptop Extinct
My OH has been using my old Compaq Presario lap top, the top cover started cracking some time ago, and this week the hinge cover fell off and it appears that the cable wihich runs into the back of the screen has been almost pinched through. I am fairly sure that getting a new screen fitted is going to cost more than the…
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Internet has slooooooowed dooooooown
My internet has slowed down drastically over the last week, to dial up speeds even though we have broadband on a wireless router. How can I check the speed it is running at and check out what is going wrong? I have run both my McAfee and Spybot, and they haven't helped. Very sad internet user :(
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Dial up box keeps popping up.... I'm not on dial up!
I recently changed broadband providers and am now with Sky. With my old broadband provider when you first turned the computer on you had to 'dial' the connection but it wasn't 'dial up' as we know it - it was definitely broadband. I have uninstalled the old router and now when I turn the computer on broadband is…
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New PSU
How do i find out if i have an ATX V1 or V2 motherboard, I have a gigabyte "GA 8ISXT-FS". when i go to the following website: http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/department?department=29&sort=2 It asks ATX V2.0 Yes or No... Help please :o
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PHOTO PRINTING PROBLEM plus sign in
I am being very careful setting things up to print a photo 4x6". My printer is HP all in one (PSC). Each time I try I get only a part of the picture on the photo card even though I am very careful with the setup. anyone know why this happens? PS - Can anyone tell me why I am having to sign in each time I use MSE?
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Avast
I have just downloaded the free avast. In my task barr it says. avast on-access scanner 7 provider(s) total 6 running. Does this sound right. Got rid of McAfee. working on a new Dell laptop, windows home basic vista. Will I have a firewall and what else do I need to be protected. Many thanks.
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Vista Version Question
Hi, I am currently running the 32 bit version of Windows Vista Ultimate. How can I tell if my laptop can handle the 64 bit version? Thanks.
