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platform to lift laptop higher up
As per title - I'd like to lift my (15.4" widescreen) laptop about a foot higher on my home desk, so I don't have to look down at the screen. I use an external keyboard/mouse, so don't need to type on the laptop's keyboard or anything... If anyone can suggest a reasonably-priced, sturdy, and ideally adjustable…
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good basic pc
my fil told me today that he wants to buy his first pc after joining a silver surfers club and he asked me what is the best one to get- i know how to use one, beyond that i am lost! can anyone give me any advice on a good basic pc pref from a shop not online? he would only really want it for internet use and the like cheers
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Vista & Dial Up Connection
I am using my laptop to connect to the internet in Spain, it is has Vista OS, and I have a 24/7 dial up connection. ADSL is very expensive out here 40€+ per month for about a 1g speed, and as not here permanently cannot really justify it. Speed is not my beef, but the fact I keep losing connection. I have tried various…
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going wireless
I'm on Orange broadband using their standard Speedtouch modem. I want to go wireless but am quite confused by all the different options and posts that I've read on this forum have only added to the confusion. Can someone recommend what router/modem I should get ? Is it just a case of unplugging and doing away with my…
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Vga Lcd Monitor Cable
Hi Folks Where is the best place to pick up the above please? Bought an LCD monitor from a car boot and the seller forgot to put the power and monitor leads in the box. Got the warranty card and discs but no cables! Thanks
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I need to etch a PCB
I've made a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) in my education days, but I don't have access to the equipment now. I have a PCB to make about 4 x 3 inches, and I'm wondering if any one has some ideas about how to get a single board done as cheaply as possible. I've thought about asking the local University, if they would let me…
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MSE Thread Subscriptions
I've just subscribed to a thread (on purpose), to be told that I already have over 400 subscriptions, looks like every thread i reply to, i subscribe to, and I can only see a way to remove 20 subs at a time, which could take all evening. any idea what's gone wrong, and how i can fix it?
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Panasonic TZ5
I'm looking at getting a new digi cam and like the look of this Panasonic: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DMCTZ5-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B0016CNOHM/ref=pd_sbs_ce_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1211313358&sr=1-115 It's coming down in price now, being a little over £200. I currently have this camera (nearly 3 years now):…
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Where can I download the User Manual for the O2 wireless box
I have decided to switch form AOL to O2 broadband. When I get the O2 wireless box I will want to make some changes such as the network name and set it up from WEP to WPA. I have 3 computers / laptops set up already to that name and WPA pre-shared key so the idea is that once I have set the router to the same name and WPA…
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do i need anything else
I have ordered a bt homehub which i will get next week, saw on the order bit that they offered a usb stick for £24.99 but only went up to windows xp, im on vista do i need this to get connected? anything else i need have a wired router at the moment but isnt working properly thanks
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Need Help re Laptop Spec
Hi My son needs a new laptop and I've offered to get him one. He's told me what he will need to use it which is as follows: Normal internet browsing Word, Excel etc Memory to store music DVD re-writer Ability to copy video footage from camcorder onto DVDs Wireless capability The things I'm particularly stuck on is the…
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Unlocking Samsung J700
I bought the above phone from Virgin Media for my daughther who at present is on PAYG. She is going soon to Australia so I would like to unlock the phone so she will be able to buy a new SIM card over there and use her phone. Can somebody help me with this please? Thank you.
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Ipod Shuffle Help!!!!
Hey everyone, I recently got a Ipod Shuffle from my sister because she is going on holiday. The thing is I don't know how to remove the tracks that are stored on there.Can anyone Help?? Also I was wondering if once I have removed the tracks off of it would I need to download songs from itunes or would it be ok to put on…
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New IPhone to be cheaper by c £100.00
Hi there, As per a news item in today's Financial Times (Sat 7th June 2008) on the front page in the top right corner, Apple will be selling new iPhone for about $200 cheaper in US. Reason given is that their current pricing strategy is unsustainable. Year to date, they have sold 1.7m units and they want to sell 10m by the…
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Getting e mails back from archive
My husband archived the e mail in-box in Outlook. Now need to restore them but don't seem to be able to. When we use "import from another prog or file" we get an error message saying "this personal folder file.pst is already in use in the current profile". I need my e mails back - help please!!!!
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WIRELESS DESKTOP which is the best price
Hi Just Looking For A Unit For My Dad He Only Uses It For Ebay And Letters Etc So Does Not Need Anything Like The Highest Spec It Will Need To Be Wireless Looking For The Cheapest Possible Does Not Need A Keyboard Or Mouse Or Monitor Thanks In Advance John
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Bought software, now suppler says price has more than doubled!
On Thursday I bought a copy of Ad Lib Express Server, plus a year's maintenance, from the Software Paradise web site. It cost a total of £1527 plus VAT. I paid using a company credit card. On Friday I got an email from Software Paradise saying: " Many thanks for your order below, however, due to changes in interest rates…
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Replace XP with ... Xp
Good afternoon. A couple of years ago I put together a PC with XP64 (XP for a 64 bit processor). This didn't work with a lot of software and even my printer so I (to my shame) installed a pirate copy of XP (normal version) just to get things to work. I have now bought a genuine copy, and I was wondering if there was a way…
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Game cube Vs Wii games
I keep reading (on Ebay) that Gamecube games can be played on a Wii does anyone know if this is true only there is a game my daughter wants that I cannot get for a Wii. When I emailed GAME they told me it could not be done and they are the 'experts' so can anyone enlighten me please.
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Viewing pictures on TV
Hi. I've put a lot of my holiday pictures onto a c.d - approx 300 in total. Putting the c.d into my DVD player I can only ever access 150 pictures, i.e i've lost half the pics. Any ideas? Thanks
