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Which one to use to monitor broadband usage?
on http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/cheap-broadband three programmes (tbbMeter, Rokario,Netmeterare) are listed to monitor broadband usage and I want to monitor and ensure I'm not going over my monthly usage limit. Which one do people recommend and why? Thank you!
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have I lost data Lacie HD..?
Techies.. It's a Lacie d2 HD 120gb FW DV... Having used it for several years with success it is now playing up.. ..Used to 'kick in' eventually though with 'spinning' sounds..now no longer kicking in and just gives off a starting sound attempt, like the motor isn't powering up (can hear it attempting to...and continuing to…
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how can i block a website?
i want to block a website but i dont want to use a program to do it because i dont want to make it obvious that i've done it if that makes sense? i've googled it and all i get is a step by step on how to do it with a hosts file but it wont save it! is there another way i can do it?
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Can I legally sell my Vista retail disc?
As the title asks really, I've removed my copy of Vista Home Premium from one of my pc's a couple of months ago and it's now happily using Windows 7 beta and will continue to use 7 until it's officially released later this year. So I now have two pc's; one using Vista Ultimate oem (which I am keeping) and the other using…
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Sky Digibox goes to standby!!
Hi Folks, Over the past few months we have noticed our sky digibox goes into standby mode all on its own periodically for no apparent reason. I thought it was just our box, but my daughter tells us that theirs is doing the same. Does anyone know if this is something that is being done by sky themselves, or is it a…
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Ink
Iv got an Hp Deskjet D1470, which uses Hp 21 and hp 22 ink is there any shops i can buy this cheap from or one which would fit my printer? Had ordered from printerink.com but they have let me down and iv been waiting 10 days, after calling them and being promised it to be delivered by today it hasn't come and i am now…
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laptop gone dark...:(
anyone know why my laptop screen has suddenly gone dark, i can plug into monitor and it works great but the sceen is black otherwise.... has it gone to the laptopcase in the sky?
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Ghost in the machine !
I have a Lexmark X3470 all in one printer/scanner etc. There is this strange behavior that occurs occasionally. The printer is NOT switched on or connected to my laptop, but the power cable is in. Ever so often, after a few days and at a random time, there is the sound of the print cartridge moving, as though it was…
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EasyPeasy for Netbooks
I thought I'd share this with anybody who is frustrated by the Linpus Linux OS on the Acer Aspire One (or any Linux distro on any netbook). EasyPeasy is a distribution of the Ubuntu Netbook Remix. I'm using it right now and it is so much better. It used to be EEE-Ubuntu but has been re-named EasyPeasy as it will run on all…
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Ipod look-a-like mp3
Hi I recently bought an ipod look alike mp3 player and it now refuses to let me play any songs? It was okay when I first bought it but now just says initializing on the screen when I try to goto the screen where my songs are the screen dispalys a message saying 'intializing...' but thats all it will do :confused: Can…
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Help virus
I did a malware bytes full scan and it detected all of these Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.36 Database version: 1955 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 09/04/2009 15:09:15 mbam-log-2009-04-09 (15-09-15).txt Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|F:\|G:\|) Objects scanned: 312027 Time elapsed: 2 hour(s), 18 minute(s), 11 second(s) Memory…
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Wii online????
Hi please can someone tell me how i protect my son's Wii when online? E.G the pc has norton, But what protects the Wii from nasties? Thanks niall
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Freeview on medion pc
Hi everyone (happy easter:beer:) Can someone advise me on how to get freeview channels on my in laws medion pc , it came with usb areial which i plugged in but when i scan for channels it dosent pick anything up :confused: . I've read the manual but there isnt really any instructions regarding this issue. Help Please:p
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Is it better to have a longer Ethrenet cable or phone cable??
Hi, I need some help so thought I would pick your brains. I have a newish modem and want to be able to sit it on top of a cupboard. The cables I have aren't long enough so I need to buy a new one. I want my computer connected by ethrenet so, what will give the best result..... longer ethrenet ( which will allow me to put…
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Email notifier
Can anyone recommend a good reliable email notifier?
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Help needed with PS3 mercenaries 2 online play
Please can someone help me. My son has just bought this game and is trying to play online co op with his friend, but it won't work, it won't connect up. They have tried it both ways round with one trying to host and then the other but still no joy. As per usual Ea games website is no help whatsoever. He plays loads of…
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Help please! Can't update any Antivirus
Looking for some techie help. Used to run AVG & encountered a problem that it wouldn't update, so tried Avast (same problem) and have now moved on to Avira which has the same problem. This is the log Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Updater Creation time: Thu Apr 09 07:18:06 2009 Operating system: Windows XP…
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Problem with IE8
I have recently upgraded my IE to 8. Since then, my laptop is running very slow and i am also not able to open some sites such as www.debenhams.co.uk and www.nokia.co.uk I know these sites are working since i tried on my husbands laptop therefore the problem is with IE8. I have tried restoring the laptop to a previous date…
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Warning, fatal error - media codec error (help).
Tried to use my laptop this morning and up popped an error message saying I have a media codec error and to update now. I've tried restoring and it won't let me and I'm running virus checks now. I don't want to click on the link, and my computor is showing a warning message on my desktop. Hubby watched footy on it last…
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How do i open a nbu file
I just installed my software disk for my Nokia N96 and used content copier to create a back up folder, Mainly for my contacts from the sim card. Trouble is I can't view the data as It's a NBU file and my laptop can't open it. Can anyone help please? Thanks
