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BBC i Player on netbook
Just bought a netbook and checked it worked etc.On the BBC i Player site the programs are only available to download not watch "live".The netbook is running XP. Any ideas on how to watch content live?.
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dvd burner
Hit here just need a bit of advice, am looing for a dvd/cd drive but want one I can burn dvd's on, when I'm lookng what do I have to look for that tells me I can burn? Is it the rewriter part? Thanks in advance, as you can tell I am not a techie! :beer:
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website
We have a website which needs updating, unfortunately the person who created it for us is sadly no longer around. Neither of us is techie minded & have no real idea how to do the necessary updates ourselves. Having a complete new site built will cost alot and as we only need alterations to the site I was wondering if…
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rebuilding computer what motherboard ?
hi all rebuilding my home computers, looking at am2 cpu motherboards with 2gb ram, any suggestions as to good motherboards normally use on board video, sound,lan, these are just used as home computers not gaming
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Avast Problems - Please help?
Hi, I've recently installed Avast, but I'm experiencing problems. Unfortunately the "allow" "disallow" buttons are missing from the right hand pop up box. There is a very fine top line of each button that works when clicked on, but it is not possible to see which button is which. Also, when the internet is connected, the…
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IE 8 to IE 7
Please Seeing that Internet Explorer 7 had a problem with security I installed IE 8 Beta thinking that would overcome the problem. Maybe it has but now I have another problem. I got on to Norton Internet Security about the issue and it turns out they know about it (all to do with phishing) but Norton 07 08 09 is not…
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Xbox 360 problems
Hey, went to use my Xbox360 this morning and it doesnt seem to want to work. The sound is working fine but there is no picture! I have tried it on a different TV but no luck.....and Ive been out and bought a new AV cable but still no luck. So the problem seems to be with the xbox itself. Anybody gota clue about how to fix…
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Yet another digital camera query - sorry!
Help. I'm going bog-eyed searching the forum to find out which digital camera to get! Basically I'm after a digital camera - 8 megapixel with movie mode, face recognition, li-on rechargable battery, lcd screen, sd card (and maybe xd as well if possible) and all for around £80 - £100. Is this possible for a good make? And…
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Help message says windows is a fake
For some reason when I switched my computer on just now it asked me to validate the copy of windows on the computer, it said that the copy I was using was not a valid copy of windows. It was installed on my computer by Advent, before I bought it. I had a similar problem a few weeks ago and had to do a restore back to when…
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Extending a wireless signal
I have an excellent wireless signal in the house I've just moved into (ie -it's just there,not through a router),but only in one spot in the house.Can I "transmit" this through the house,is it a booster or range extender I need or just an antenna for the laptop?
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Technika 19" LCD TV with built-in Freeview, DVD player & iPod dock
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.205-9013.aspx This looks quite interesting, anyone got one or have any opinions? Could really do with a new one for the bedroom!
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Help!!!! my edition of windows not recognised
For some reason when I switched my computer on just now it asked me to validate the copy of windows on the computer, it said that the copy I was using was not a valid copy of windows. It was installed on my computer by Advent, before I bought it. I had a similar problem a few weeks ago and had to do a restore back to when…
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Laptop cpu useage always at 90%+, need help.
My acer laptop of 3 years has recently gone bad with cpu usage at 90%+. At first I thought it was a virus which caused the problem but this still persist after fully formating the hdd. I'm using the laptop to type this message with a usb keyboard and mouse as then laptop keyboard and mouse pad are rendered useless. I can…
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SONY or LG?
I have a dilemma, please help. I decided on a SONY kdl32v4000 lcd tv (£359.95) for my sons xmas present and was all set to go down to my local richer sounds store to collect. I rang up to confirm stock and got chatting with a member of staff who asked the question "will he be playing games on it" my reply was obviously yes…
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Is my new lcd TV ok?
I've just bought a Samsung LE32A457 and have noticed on black screens (eg dark scenes or when changing channel) there is a large paler (grey) patch in the upper centre of the screen. Is this "normal" on LCDs or have I received a duff one? (John Lewis £349 with 5 year guarantee, ordered Tues afternoon delivered Wed morning…
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Weird USB external disk/caddy recognition problem
I apologise for the long post. I have a Dell laptop running XP. I have two external USB IDE/PATA disk caddies. One caddy is a Rapsody RSH-100 multimedia jukebox. The other is just a standard disk caddy. Both connect via USB and are seen by the laptop as external mass storage devices. I have two IDE/PATA 250gb disk drives,…
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I want to by a new TV and want some advice
I have been looking at the vast range of TV's that are on the market now its mind boggling. I also see that new companies like LG are now producing good LCD screens that seem to be as good as the old makes like SONY. Does anyone have any advice or information on what to avoid please many thanks
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Windows Vista Laptop and BT Home Hub HELP!
Hi I've just received my new laptop and I'm trying to set it up on my BT Home Hub wireless network and I can't do it! I've never used Windows Vista before so this is all very new to me. Do I need to install the BT software, i've still got the disc somwhere? I've googled it and I can't find anything and I've had a look…
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recycle bin (cannot find)
Sorry to ask such a novice question.but where will i find my recycle bin on my laptop.
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I Phone Advice
Hello I was thinking of getting the pocket surfer for the internet but have noticed that the Iphone is now availiabe on pay as you go with free internet access for 12 months. Therefore, as i could do with a new phone as well ,would i be better getting this. Can you buy things etc using it like ordinary computers. Is it any…
