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Thunderbird Problem.........
Just recently the OH laptop started experiencing a problem when running Thunderbird. The laptop runs Vista and TB is configured to automatically go and download e-mails from ISP, Hotmail, etc on start-up. We've had the occasional problem in the past where the login failed or couldn't connect but this one is new and it is…
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OE spelling check?
My MIL has a new PC, but the spell check in OE doesn't work. If I install Microsoft Works 8.5, will this allow the spell check to work? Thanks nicks
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2gb sd card-quick question
hi, i ordered a sandisk 2gb sd card to use primarily in a navigo satnav and they have sent me a 2gb micro card with an adapter instead. Could someone please tell me if there are any cons to using this instead of the normal sd card thanks
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Want a GOOD camcorder
for our holidays the last 2 ive owned were absolute rubbish. I want 1 with a good pic quality and decent battery life. Our last samsung only lasted for 15 mins of recording! I dont care if its DVD or HDD. Can anyone recommend which is better between the 2 formats? Also, can anyone recommend what to buy and / or what not to…
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Open Office Spreadsheet
Hi all. I have done a spreadsheet on Open Office and I want to put July on the tab(sheet) at the bottom, but there isn't one. How do I add one? Many thanks
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Camcorder & laptop help
Im looking to buying a new camcorder, a HD one. Ive been told I connect these to the pc then copy the footage onto a DVD. Can anyone confirm if this is correct? I know this sounds silly but how do I know if my laptop can burn onto dvds? no dont have the manual anymore
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Sky Freesat No signal Being Recieved code 29
I have Sky Freesat and suddenly on Saturday I turned it on to find 'No signal Being Recieved code 29' We did have a short power cut that blew the virgin media broadband for a few hours but I didn't think to check the free virgin media tv but thats working now anyway. I've tried turning off at the plug and waiting up to 10…
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outlook express has gone barmy
Hi I am not in the slightest bit technical so this is probably a daft question.I went away fro a week and shut of my computer at the plug completely .I booted it up when i came home and I keep getting the same ten or twelve emails copied over aand over again every time I switch on.I keep deleting them and five minutes…
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Camcorder advice wanted
Having just been told by Jessops that my panasonic mini DV camcorder will probably cost £200 :eek: to repair (it needs a better clean than a head cleaning tape can provide) I am looking for a new one. Any tips on which format is the best to buy (or any advice on how to get the current one repaired for less?) Thanks in…
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Mac/CD burning help
Hi guys, need your help again! I want to create a music CD from some MP3s on my mac. I've tried dragging and dropping the tracks from itunes into the blank CD and burning it that way but I end up with a MP3 CD. I want to create a proper music CD that I can play on normal CD players. Can anyone help? I've tried looking on…
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synchronise outlook express/windows live mail
I have a web mail account with heart-internet.co.uk, and I have managed to sychronise it with outlook express, everything seems to work okay apart from the dozen or so spam emails a day. My wife has bought an asus laptop and it has windows live mail and I just can't get it to sychronise with OE etc. it keeps asking for…
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Game Help
Hi I bought my daughter a new game to play on her laptop,the game loads then plays for about a minute then a message appears saying ht has stopped working and that windows will close programme.It works fine on my laptop and both laptops are the same,any ideas please
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AVG is bad
AVG disguises fake traffic as IE6 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/26/avg_disguises_fake_traffic_as_ie6/ http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/07/03/1411254 http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum.cfm
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pc overheating
hi my pc started to cut off after about 1/2 hrs use,,I was told it was because it was over heating,,, I took cover off and blew all the dust out,, so far this has been sucessfull ,,question is,, can I stop this happening again,,
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Best Place To Buy A Cordless Mouse?
My mouse has decided that it will only worked when it can be bothered, despite having almost full batteries in them. I've been given on with a wire, but the wire is extremely long and the light on the scroll wheel is very bright. Can someone please recommend me a cordless mouse please?
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Electrical Goods - Best Discount for Multiple Purchases?
We need to buy a few TVs, washing machine and a couple of other electrical items. Does anyone know of somewhere where we can buy everything we need under one roof (like Curry's, Comet etc) and receive a discount on doing so?
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Can't Use Freeview Box When Updating
We have a Phillips Freeview box which behaved itself for 6 months, but now it won't switch on between 20:00 and 21:00 when it seems to be 'updating.' The blue LED, which is lit when it's off (!) flashes on and off during this period, but we cannot get a signal from the unit during this time. I know my Panasonic DVD/PVR…
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Ipaq 3630 question
I have just bought the above model from ebay. I know it is old, but is supposed to have internet access on it. Although it does not come wifi enabled, by using the expansion pack and a wifi card, I beleive you can use it to surf the net via hotspots. My problem is although the device in sync'd with my PC; I cannot get the…
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Wireless Coonection - Showing Connected but cant get online?
Hi Guys, I have recently purchased a new desktop PC to supplement my existing Laptop. I already have wireless internet working fine on my laptop. However since installing this on my desktop aswell it has stopped working on my laptop. My Laptop now is showing as being connected to my Network however when I try and sign in…
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printer that can be refilled easily
I want to buy a new printer scanner copier, that I can refill the cartridges fairly easily does anyone have any ideas as which one to recommend .The high cost of buying new cartridges out weight buying the cheap on offer printers in some shops can any one help me choose wisely many thanks willoscar
