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Is there a way to upgrade my processor from 1.73GHz to 1.8GHz for free?
Hi, I don't know a thing about the tech side of computers but I need to use my laptop for work but they said I need a 1.8GHz processor, but my laptop only has a 1.73GHz. Is there a way to do this for free? I only bought the laptop brand new in Feb!! My laptop is an: acer aspire 5715Z if that helps. If anyone has any info…
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Have a trial, then get it for free...maybe
I had a free trial of net meter but I don't want to pay ($19 I think) so I tried to remove the programme which directed me to; http://www.hootech.com Hootech (yes!) want my name and e mail address and will give me net meter for free and ,not only that, there are lots of other trials that you can get... free. Too good to be…
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I want google back!!!!!
Hi guys A few days ago I posted because I had a virus on my laptop. Thanks to the fab advice I got, I managed to get rid of it by running malwarebytes anti malware. Since then I have noticed that any time I perform a google search, and I click on the link I want, my search gets redirected to a search engine called…
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Cheapest ultra-light laptop?
My laptop is about to die, so I need to buy one in the very near future. I'm looking for an ultra-light model (under 2kg). I don't need it to be very powerful. I have a G5 PowerMac desktop for the fancy stuff. I just need a basic reliable PC laptop that runs Windows. Basically, something better than the new toy laptops…
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MS works database
Hi How do I remove all autofill formula's in an MS Works data base? If I type something in "A" it auto fills all the other boxes which I want to stop Any Ideas? Ta
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Horribly expensive printer cable....
I was lucky enough to be given a Lexmark printer/scanner/fax X8350 It came without a mains lead, I've looked in pc world and it's £69 ! Is there a "universal" cable I can get, it's a 3 pin cable, not the standard 2 pin one
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Order not honoured and no refund given from illgadgets.com
Hello, Last year for Christmas my fiance tried to buy an Ipod Touch from illgadgets.com. She received an email a week before Xmas stating they could not honor the order and she would receive her money back. At the start of this year the company went in to liquidation, however they emailed my Fiance again to ensure that she…
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Quick software4students question
I've just ordered Office Professional for my children from software4students. If I download and install the trial version from Microsoft in the meantime, will I simply be able to type in the product code to unlock it to the full version when my order arrives, or will I have to uninstall the trial version and install Office…
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Wiring Speakers to HIFI and Surround
Can anyone help? I've just bought some new floor mounted speakers which are supposed to be ok for both HiFi and front speakers for surround. I've connected to HiFi, superb ( haven't biwired yet but planning to at weekend) I have a 5 1 surround system and understood I could use the new speakers as front speakers. There's…
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Printer problems
BEtween yesterday and today my printers have gone on strike they are all printing half a a5 size if not less!!!:confused: don't no whats happened only thing i did was add one of the printer via my network to a vista laptop as they are all connected to a xp desktop. printers are as follow hp laserjet 2100tn hp psc4300 are…
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Identifying unlabled webcam for drivers and software?
Someone gave me a webcam, its an old one but it has no name on it and they don't know the name either. I have plugged it in by usb and xp says new hardware found but it can't find to instal drivers. I have tried drivermax and Balarc Advisor and nothing shows up. Is there a way I can find out? I can't post any pictures of…
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Recording digital broadcasts
I have an LCD HD-Ready TV with built-in digibox for viewing all freeview channels. I also have a VCR/DVD Recorder/Player which has an analogue tuner, so I can record [on either VCR tape or DVD disc] the 'terrestrial' channels only [BBC1 & 2, ITV, Channel 4, and a snowy Five], while watching another channel on the TV. If I…
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Recording digital broadcasts
I have an LCD HD-Ready TV with built-in digibox for viewing all freeview channels. I also have a VCR/DVD Recorder/Player which has an analogue tuner, so I can record [on either VCR tape or DVD disc] the 'terrestrial' channels only [BBC1 & 2, ITV, Channel 4, and a snowy Five], while watching another channel on the TV. If I…
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Bandwith throttling-how to avoid?
Hi Im with Tiscali and they seem to be throttling my speeds around 6pm. Does anyone know the times of day that Tiscali throttle bandwith- or does it vary? Furthermore, is there any way of escaping bandwith throttling?
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Wii - LEGO Star Wars game
if anyone has this game can they please tell me if it's multi-language, does it have the 5in1 logo on the back? Thanks.
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Recording telephone calls
Hi all I'm having some difficulties with a company who shall remain nameless. They are disputing the fact that I have contacted them phone on several occasions which is causing delays and problems. To save any future hassles, is it possible to record a phone call on the computer with a time/date stamp? I have a broadband…
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ADSL Router & existing BB modem/connection
I am a Silver Surfer and not very technically minded and was very pleased with myself as I have just managed to set up a wireless connection from my desktop upstairs to laptop downstairs. I am with Madasafish and have used their G ADSL2+ modem router that I blagged as a free gift for continuing my contract. I thought…
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Laptop advice please
Hi, I did have a Fujitsu Li1705 that i got in april 07 £399.99 , to cut a long story short the screen broke and it wasnt worth repairing i was told. I have a new Fujitsu (mobile)and as the old one is ok apart from a knackered screen what parts can i put in my new 1? Memory etc. The old one is just sitting in my room going…
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Sale Of Goods ?
Can anyone with experience on this type of thing help. I have a LG plasma tv model 42PX5D, its 27 months old and the screen has failed, I have no extended guarantee. Do i have a case under the sale of goods act as the TV has not been "durable" 2 1/2 years for a £2000 tv set is hardly acceptable.. Also i've searched the web…
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help with dell laptop connection
I think my grandson has pressed some buttons on my laptop and I cant get connected to the wireless network. I get a message saying it has probably been disabled. Can anyone tell me where the switch is for internet access on the dell insperon laptop please??????
