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Please can someone check out this monitor
I'm looking for a reasonably priced, reasonable quality monitor. mostly for general browsing, occasional gaming. I've pretty much decided on this one, but wanted to make sure it was a decent one and also that it has built in speakers as I can't find any mention of that in the spec. Would appreciate any comments...I can't…
Please can someone check out this monitor
I'm looking for a reasonably priced, reasonable quality monitor. mostly for general browsing, occasional gaming. I've pretty much decided on this one, but wanted to make sure it was a decent one and also that it has built in speakers as I can't find any mention of that in the spec. Would appreciate any comments...
Getting rid of Vista and installing XP
Ive put in the CD and the install xp button is greyed out and unclickable... Ive tried doing this in safe mode too and same thing Ive also tried booting from the CD first using the BIOS and it doesnt work, loads Vista anyway... Ive looked around on the web and have been told to format the drives and delete any partitions…
using vlc and zdsoft screen recorder ... won't record/screen black
Hi, sorted this problem easily on a previous format, and can't work out what's wrong, apart from I installed a different pack of codecs ... now replaced with Ace Mega Pack, but don't know if traces of other codec pack are messing things up. I've tried ticking the thing in VLC that stops video overlay, have switched off/on…
Best back-up for photos and files?
Hi could anyone advise me the best way I can back up my precious photos and documents on my PC on a budget? I have a LOT of photos and quite a lot of documents. A friend recommended a 2gb USB stick or two... what would you knowledgeable folk recommend? I have put some on cd but not sure if this is the best way... thanks in…
Ub Funkeys Cheat Codes!!!!
Hi i have a game called Ub Funkeys for the pc and i got A good cheat code for you all :D : TIKIHUT327 : gives you 200 or 500 coins also does anyone know what the big red button does in laputa station?? ill give them a secret cheat code that gives you 1000 coins if its the right answer.
hiding identity in message
does anyone no if i can hide my identity while sending texts on a samsung u600. me and some friends are setting up a surprise party for for someone and leading them to it with a set of text clues without them knowing who is sending them. i can phone and withhold my number but ive cant workout how to text.
New to ipod
I have just bought my first ipod. I plugged it in and now I have my sons whole list of itunes on the ipod. How do I get rid of them all and start again? Thanks
IP address - networking help
Seen a few posts with problems with IP addressing and network problems Haven't found any guide on here so have doen this one - hope it helps someone out. (if theres something already like this then please delete the post - sorry) This is mainly based around a simple home network with a router (wireless or wired)- not the…
VHS to DVD
Hi all, My Dad wants to put his VHS collection onto his PC and back them up to DVD. Can anyone recommend some hardware, preferably from experience, that will do this well? I've looked around and have seen usb devices that appear to do the job but I reckon the quality won't be that good, or am I wrong? Zahc
want cheap balance board
dont know if this is the right place to ask this so feel free to move if not, but does anyone know the best place to buy a balance board cheap,for the wii .dont need wii fit game with it as the console is modded so got the game
Resetting wi fi connection help please.
Hi there. I've just received a wii for my birthday and would like to play Mario Kart online via wifi, unfortunately i've forgotten my WEP key which it seems i need. Also can't remember my username and password to access the netgear modem so i can change the WEP key myself. I know they were the default username / password,…
DVD editing.
Could someone advise here, I have a dvd of our baby scan, and want to edit the best bits but don't have the software to do it. I've tried using Nero, and Cyberlink Powerdirector, but neither will find the video files which are on the dvd. I want to copy all the info to my hard drive, and edit from there. could someone…
Transfering From Zen Touch To Zen Vision W
Hi I wondered if anyone could help, I have a Zen Touch which no longer docks to my PC - I have been told that this is something to do with the conflicts on XP and Zen's software. I have now bought a Zen Vision W and I wondered if there was a way which I could transfer the Zen Touch stuff to the Zen Vision W without having…
Digital Television Query
Hi guys, I would be grateful if you could provide some clarification on the Digital Television switch over. As our Analogue Aerial for the house hasn't been upgraded, in order to get a signal to use a Freeview Box, we had to purchase a Freeview Aerial......one of those manual home aerials you can just plug in. I was…
Download Limits
Hi. According to AOL I have a monthly limit of 10 GB. Can someone explain how I can found out how much I have used? I love Iplayer , youtube and download songs. Also -Does anybody know how much one hour of radio streaming is? :confused:
2 W/L routers, 3 PC's, need to connect them ?
Hi all I have 2 wireless router (O2 & Peak router) I do not use the peak wireless router as its slight older model and i use only the O2 W/L router. the O2 router is kept in the room where the BT tel. line is and a long network cable (around 20m long) connects it to my pc in the other room + my laptop connects wirelessly.…
Bluetooth Unable to pair Samsung Tocco
As the title says folks, I have the Sony MBS bluetooth speaker that was fine with my w910i, however my new samsung tocco will not pair with the MBS. I have checked play.com and Orange websites who confirm that the MBS and tocco are compatible.....any ideas ?
DVD-R discs, speed?
what does the speed mean, ive seen some are 8x, some 16x and some 48x. ive no idea whats what and what i need to record a holiday video onto for playback on a dvd player?
Ripping DVD to Creative Zen MP3 player
I just bought my 5yr old daughter an MP3 player for her Birthday, as her older sister has an ipod, and she wants to be like her! I didn't think it was worth spending loads on an actual Apple Ipod, so I just bought a funky looking pink Creative Zen Mozaic. I was just going to get her a cheap 2GB version, as she doesn't know…

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