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my laptop has just died???
Hi, I'm a lorry driver and was on my laptop while being unloaded about an hour ago and closed the screen to leave it ready for my next drop an hour away. So I've just gone to have my break and the thing was red hot!! And won't do anything now :( have I lost everything on here like an idiot I never got round to backing up…
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Samsung N130 advice on buying please
I'm thinking of buying this for my 12 year old son for Christmas http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-N130-Netbook-Processor-Battery/dp/B002MQOI3K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253869443&sr=8-1 He has just started secondary school. We have a very slow PC in the house and my laptop which I use a lot. Was thinking of…
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Vista and black screen problem - only mouse pointer shows
Hoping someone can help here. Last night my son had his pc on and no problems, nothing had been installed recently. His fiancee wanted to switch to her user but it wouldn't so he restarted the pc. That's where everything went wrong! Vista would not load - it tried but was getting a BSOD. We tried using the Vista CD and…
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Reliable pop3 email account ?
Hi I'm looking for a low cost, UK based, reliable, pop3 email service. I'm currently using UK2.net which is certainly cheap but also quite unreliable. Any recommendations gratefully received. PS I'm not looking for webmail. Thanks
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Norton 'a little bit' naughty
I was aware and had been told by Norton that my annual subscription expires on Oct 9th and unless I turned off automatic renewal it would renew it automatically; fair enough. Since then I've been toying with the idea of switching to Kaspersky, however the decision was made for me when Norton informed me they'd…
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"Beatletube" no access
A friend e-mailed me this site that seems great, but if i try to use it, i just get "you are forbidden access" type stuff, why can they use it, but i cant?(im on Virgin BB)
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Is this worth buying for a quieter pc?
Is this worth buying for a quieter pc? http://www.grabitnow.com/ecamp/daily Thanks.
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laptop keyboard needed
hiya can anyone help me please i need a keyboard for this laptop HP 530 Celeron M 440 /1.86 GHz 15.4" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ta for any help
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Rate/slate proposed AMD (AM3) build
Hi everyone, My current system is an AMD 2800+ XP system with 1gb DDR. I managed a modest overclock and upped the ram speed to 400mhz (from 333). Graphics are supplied via an Nvidia Geforce4 Ti4200 AGP 4x. All good bits back in their day (and cost me quite a bit), but I would now like something a little faster so I can…
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Battery Charger for Laptop
Hello I have a SONY VAIO VGN-NR21J I suspect I need a new charger (but not certain). Where is a good place to get a new charger ?? Ideally somewhere where I can take my laptop in with me to confirm that it is the charger that is the problem - or a website that will happily take no fuss returns cheers
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Canon Printer Ink Cartridge question
Hi I have a Canon MP140 printer and have run out of ink. To buy new ones is around £45 for both. However, a whole new printer with ink cartridges is currently reduced to £30. Which means it could possibly be cheaper to buy a new printer. I asked if the cartridges that come with it are full or just partially full for a…
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Windows 7...
Hi. Being an IT student give me the possibility to get the Windows 7 free of charge... Anyone have any experience on using it? So far have used XP on my PC(and happy with it). Thanks in advance for any comments.
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Canon MV750i problem viewing
When I turn on my Canon MV750i camcorder on, although I get the date\time viewer displayed. I cannot see the image through either the screen or the viewfinder (as if the caps left on), it will allow me to record but with no image. I can however playback any previous recordings from the tape. Does anyone know if there is…
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Help with laptop PLease
Hi am not very technically minded especially where computers are concerned so your help would be appreciated. Daughters laptop screen has decided not to work! its been playing up lately and tonight seems to have given up, is it repairable or does it look like i'll have to buy a new one?
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Anyone throwing a Windows 7 party?
In a strangely creepy and ultimately cringeworthy move, Microsoft want people to host [strike]tupperware[/strike] Windows 7 parties, where we can all gather together with some cheese and crackers to discuss how great Windows 7 is, and introduce it to our friends - "it's a lot like throwing a party with Windows 7 as an…
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Microsoft's big new shed in Dublin
Microsoft today opened a BIG data centre in Dublin. (on Arthur's Day) http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0924/breaking30.htm But I still don't get it. Why is my data going to be safer in a big warehouse in Dublin than on my own pc? You're bringing at least two more variables into play - the internet…
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Thinkpad T60 / E160 USB modem / Error 720
I'm just posting this here to take advantage of MSE's search rankings in the hope that someone may find this useful in the future. I' ve found the solution to my issue after many hours and many failed "fixes". I have a Thinkpad T60 and an E160 USB modem (o2). The two don't seem to get on. I kept getting Error 720 and while…
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Email on own domain
Hi, I'm looking to get my own domain in the near future so I'll have my own personal/professional looking email address. I'm also wanting to set up alias emails to use for various companies and contacts i.e , [EMAIL="physioroom@mydomain.co.uk"]physioroom@mydomain.co.uk[/EMAIL], etc. However is it possible using an email…
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Best place to buy a camera/
Hi everyone, looking to buy my wife a Cannon SX10 IS for her birthday. It has just been replaced by the SX20 IS so should get a bargain. Seen refurbished on Ebay but would rather get mint. Best price seems to be Camerabox but have seen lots of bad comments. Recommendations please.
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Not able to send mail with outlook express?
Hi there, I have an msn account and use outlook express, a few weeks ago I got an email from microsoft saying that I would have to change the settings for outlook if I wanted to continue using it. I changed the settings and though I can receive email ok I cant send any is rejected by the server. Has anyone else had this…
