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Unable to reply
Why is it that sometimes I am unable to reply to threads? The reply box comes up but when I clcik in it my font is funny and when I type I get an error message saying your text is too short try again. The only way I can seem to clear it is by running window washer like I just have hence I can type this. Also my smilies…
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Please recommend a dongle
I need to buy a USB adapter for my PC to pick up wireless internet from my router (that's all working fine, using my laptop's wireless no problem) as they're too far apart to use an ethernet cable. Preferably under £15 please.
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3Com wireless router problem - NEED HELP!!!!
Hi, I have managed to get locked out of my router. Its a 3CRWDR101A-75 I had set it up to have a WPA password for security buy when i had to remove the usb remote, it now asks for the password which i dont have!!! I also cannot access http://192.168.1.1 to get into the settings for the router. Previously any problems could…
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Broaband, Sync speeds, REIN issue? & BT.
Has anyone out there had any luck getting BT to investigate R.E.I.N (Random Electrical Impulse Noise) issues on their line? I have an ongoing fault whereby my line sync speeds seems stable at 4500 and then plummets to 2000 ish at some point in the day. When this happens my SNR margin then falls to 1 or 2. When I resync at…
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backing up help
hi i have read through some posts on backing up but still need a little help please. i want to make a copy of my internet explorer favourites folder, all the e-mails in my hotmail account and some files from my documents etc what is the easiest way to do this? i cant seem to locate some of the files on my pc?! (internet…
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Should I Run AVG Anti-Virus Daily?
Previously on other versions of AVG Free anti-virus I have left it to run a daily scan as per the automatic settings. I have now installed AVG 8 and am finding that the daily scan now takes on average 2 hours and 45 minutes (think the others took less than an hour?) during this time my Pc is much slower. Do any of you…
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Acer Aspire 1360 laptop
It's just died. Won't power up on battery or mains. Is it worth repairing?
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Slow isn't the word!
Until a few days ago, pages loaded quickly with no messing about. But today, they are taking ages. Coincidently yesterday I saw on BBC news, something about testing download speed and they gave a link for anyone to try (https://www.bbc.co.uk/technology) and then clic on download speed test. After the test, it displayed…
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History of websites visited using our wireless network?
Hi Does anyone know of a router or a utility which will give me easy access to a list of all the websites visited on our network. Kind of like the Internet Explorer History feature but for the whole network. For a very short while I had the Actiontec Wireless router This was the one which had a partnership with NTL. The…
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power saving on laptops
Hi , I can see using the power saving on a laptop will make battery usage last longer , but if its used on the mains are you using less electricty . My son says you are but Im not sure as surely the power supply is outputting the same voltage either way . What do you lot think
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PVR recording to DVD
I have a Thompsom box but require to copy to a dvd some files. Cheaply is there a way using my laptop for the connections. Looking forward to you answers
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Cannot connect to Internet!!
:mad: Hi All, I have a Supanet Broadband account which was working fine until Monday. I was online when my modem connection light started flashing & I was hence 'kicked off' the connection. Since then I cannot get back online. My Computer boots up ok - Modem Power comes on, connection light flashes then comes on static ok…
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computer won't load up
My friend has a Sony Viao and when she switches it on it won't come on, also there is a small clicking sound from bottom right corner? she has had it a year! I have to go round there tonight and she asked me to look at it but I said I am no expert and would ask you guys!!! Lol :rolleyes: Thanks
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Recommendations for Wireless TV Link
Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good Wireless TV Link? There seems to be so many around and different types. I want to have my sky on the tv upstairs as well and be able to change the tv channels as well.
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RAM Upgrade
I've just done a system scan to see what RAM I have so I can increase it. It says that I have 4 ports. 2 with 256 in and 2 available. I can then purchase 2 x 1GB which will give my computer 2.5GB of RAM. Is this fine to do???
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RAM Upgrade
I've just done a system scan to see what RAM I have so I can increase it. It says that I have 4 ports. 2 with 256 in and 2 available. I can then purchase 2 x 1GB which will give my computer 2.5GB of RAM. Is this fine to do???
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Which Magellan Sat Nav?
Which is the better Magellan Sat Nav.... 1. the Maestro M3100 2. the Roadmate 1200 Looking for a cheapish one, and currently ASDA has the Maestro for £80, and Tesco the Roadmate for £70. Cant see anything on the internet as to there differences (or I'm not looking properly). Only spec difference is the Maestro (ASDA) has…
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Maximising Broadband Speed
I recall some many months ago a fix regarding the wall phone socket and how it could possibly increase your broadband speed if using older phone sockets and the disconnection of a certain cable within the socket I cannot seem to find this...can anybody point me in the right direction on this...also are there any fixes for…
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Windows Virtual Memory & Print Screen
Hi all, I know I can print my screen from my pc but what buttons do I use with the 'prtSc' button? I know I have a couple of print screen programs somewhere but why bother with those if your pc already has one built into it? Second question. I keep getting this message popping up opn my pc 'Your system is low on virtual…
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vista probs?
I find now when i go online it is really slow and when i click on something there is a delayed recaction before it works, roughly 10 -20 seconds or so, when i first got this computer a week ago it was quite fast and was great, but now it has slowed down even worse than my last computer. Have done virus scan, spybot scan,…
