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Does ADSL work with no installation?
Does ADSL work with no installation? This may sound like an odd question but: If I were to plug in an ADSL modem having contracted for the Internet service, will there be instant Internet service via the RJ45 Ethernet connection on the modem with no configuration or installation to do at all? I ask because I'd like to…
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Can you watch tv and record freeview?
My father has recently bought a freeview box and tells me that he's got it set up but no way can he record a freeview channel and watch an ordinary channel at the same time. A quick google makes me believe he can if he uses a scart switcher box is this right?
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Sky Packages: Advice please.
Not entirely sure if this is the right board to place this, sorry if it's not :) We have the full sky package with all channels (aside from the pay-to-add ones) and tbh we watch less than a third of it now it's just myself and my mum. The box is temprimental at the best of times, it's as old as the deal (10 years+) and…
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Is a MAC right for what I want?
I will be using my computer for -web browsing -Office: spreadsheets, word, -e-mail I love the look of the MAC and would like one of the MACs that are included in the monitor. I won't be playing Games it will mostly be for work, oh perhaps for my girlfriend to chat to her sister which uses the webcam. It is important that I…
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HELP! Spyware/Adware/malware present
My PC has been infected by something called "the nssfrch" toolbar and I am unable to remove it, I have scanned with AVG, Spybot search and destroy and Ad/aware but it still comes back, it is a unwanted toolbar on IE7 and it has a pop up cream bar at the top of the web page offering a spyware scan, any help would be much…
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Old Laptop >>>> New Laptop - Help!
Hi I have my old and trusted laptop which I have tweaked and customised to work exactly the way I like. However as it was getting on a bit I decided to but a better spec one and I am looking for a relatively quick and easy way (if possible) to "migrate" everything over (including the look of my desktop, shortcuts,…
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Could any of you techi experts check if this is an ok laptop for me please?
I will be using it for uni work, excel stuff, word and the internet and I would be grateful if anyone could tell me if it looks ok? Thanks The Dell™Inspiron® 1520 base laptop is the newest in the ‘next generation” laptop technology, it really breaks new ground. The new Intel® Celeron® processor delivers a balanced level of…
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DVD problem
I have stupidly ( didn't read the whole item description) bought a set of DVD's from Ebay that are in Region 1. I have been told I can buy a program/ebook off ebay that will allow me to make my DVD player region free. Is this possible?
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Please help with spyware problem
I want to start a new thread in the Techie forum because I have spyware/malware which i can not get rid of. For some reason I cannot start a new thread in the Techie forum even though I'm signed in it keeps asking me to sign in again but i keep getting refused. Can someone move this post to the techie forum as I can reply…
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Can I charge NiMH batteries with NiCd charger?
Would there be a problem?
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Site Advisor - why doesn't Google have this?
I've stumbled on this McAfee thing "SiteAdvisor.com". It's a plugin for Firefox, which when viewing search results, says whether a site is "ok" or not. Excellent idea, but should this not be a standard feature of any search engine?
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Firewall
Are there any free firewalls that are good that I can download onto my PC? Thanks
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Reciva type internet radio with Ethernet connection?
There are many designs with wifi but I am looking for one that additionally has an Ethernet J45 type socket for a bulletproof connection. Also should be simple and obvious to operate and be loud. Does such a thing exist in the current Reciva range?
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How do I restore a lost FONT, please?
I have Microsoft Word 2000, windows 98se, and somehow have lost the font SIGNATURE. I like it and would like to restore it. I have even downloaded this font from other sites, but then do not know how to OPEN the file and get WORD 2000 to use it. Your help will be appreciated, THANK YOU, Linda
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Wireless Connections
Hi Ya all Has anyone used the belkin f5d7632 on the MAAF connection. They do not used that one them selves so they do not know how. so i would be greatful if anyone has got this set up and how can i get the drivers. Many thanks
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Hardware Problem-ACPI
I am trying to sort out a problem on my sons computer. It's a Philips-Iqon running XP. After a few problems he decided to do a reinstal. All went well until he got a message saying New Hardware was found-Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. He also got a message saying there was a problem installing it.He now…
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Losing Internet connection everytime I go onto a different site
Hello-can anyone help me please? Recently whenever I go onto a site linked from another ie when following a link from one of the forums on MSE to another website , I lose the internet connection when I leave that site in order to return back to the original site ie when I follow a link from the MSE forums onto another site…
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windows xp cd
does anyone know were to get one cheap need to wipe my laptop
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Ipod touch
Hi Need a new MP3 player and was thinking of the 80g ipod until I saw the Ipod touch. It seems to do so much more and I wondered what people think about it. Not very technical but would really appreciate some advice Thanks:j
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Laptop AC adapter - can I buy one in a real shop?
The AC adapter for my Dell laptop has just given up the ghost. I can order a new one from the Dell website but wouldn't get it until the middle of next week and I use my laptop far too much for the battery to be able to last that long. So I was wondering if anyone knew if I'd be able to buy one in a real shop over the…
