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Files in folder disappear... re-appear... disappear...re-appear etc.
I have a folder on a slave HDD with a large number of files in it. In the last 6 months I've experienced temperamental behaviour when opening this folder. For no apparent reason, over half of the files began not appearing when the folder opened. I'd restart the computer and try again and they still wouldn't appear. So I…
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Reinstall
I have just done the above using XP. Things look OK but when I look in device manager it isn`t showing my Nvidia graphics card. Tried a game today and again it`s not picking up the card. Any suggestions please?
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maximum speed
Hi there Aol recently decided they did not provide my broadband even though they have done for years, so before hand in the same house with the same phone line i was getting 1meg, aol reconnected the broadband eventually, they had to do a housemove request, even though i wasnt moving , and i got connected. Now i am only…
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A Wii warning (BBC i-Player)
If you have lashed out on the Opera browser for the Wii then you have been able to enjoy watching the BBC i-player on your TV. Nintendo have updated the Internet browser and its now a free download, previous down-loaders can upgrade and get some sort of credit (have not looked at this) Do not upgrade, as the i-Player will…
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How much HDD space do you use/want on your console?
I am going to get a PS3 Slim, but I know Sony registered a 250Gb model as well the 120Gb that is available now. I assume that will come at a later date with a game bundled in, rather than having any extra functionality (e.g. the fabled backward compatibility) so the only real advantage will probably be the extra storage…
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Macbook + printer. UPDATE! Solved :)
Long story, but in brief.... OH bought a new printer, Epson Stylus SX300 (I think). I tried to install it to the Mac, nothing. I was running Tiger at the time. OH installed it into the PC and it was touch and go if it would connect. We bought a new lead which made no difference so assumed it was faulty and took it back. We…
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Samsung NC10 Netbook @ Comet
Anyone know if the Samsung NC10 Netbook at Comet and Argos come with a 6-cell battery or the cheaper 3-cell one? They seem to make a point of not stating this on their websites. I want this Netbook but I don't know if I should just get if from eBuyer or Amazon.
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CFL Lightbulbs
Hi I have been using some of these lightbulbs in my flat. I am not too upset by the issue around lack of light from them as in the places where I read I have put in more powerfull bulbs than what is usually recommended. However these CFL bulbs were supposed to have a much longer life that our old ones. I have had quite a…
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Computer acting strangley
Yesterday, I opened up the PC to install a PCI wireless card which went fine and I also updated the drivers for the graphics card. Since then everytime I startup the PC, the fan is much louder than it usually is but it does stop about 1 minute after I've logged in. Also I've noticed it's a little bit louder than it usually…
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Shadow on LCD screen
I have a Dell Vostro 200 (low profile so narrow PCI cards) with a Samsung LCD monitor. The display has always shown a slight shadow on all vertical lines and I guess I have got used to it. Seeing a new laptop with no shadow has made me realise that I should fix it. The Dell has the graphics card that it came with, can't…
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Upgrading RAM
I am planning to upgrade my laptop memory with an additional 1GB RAM. Just wanted to know, if there is any possibility of data loss or any other problems...... just in case!! Thanks in advance.
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Two PIRs for security light?
Hi guys, I hope this is the right place for this... When we bought our house, I installed a security light with standalone PIR sensor. It's attached to the shed wall, which is about half way up our (quite long) garden. It's been very handy when coming home in the dark, as we come in through the back gate and walk the…
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Computer clubs
Hi ,anybody know if there is any computer clubs or linux clubs in and around London ? ,ive been using the internet for near 10 years and have never heard of any an cant find any via search; seems strange considering just about everyone uses computers nowadays that there can be none around ?
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How do I update maps on to GPS system
I want to update the maps on my Panasonic CN-GP50N Sat Nav, but can't find any instructions. I have been on Panasonic site, and emailed them, but need to get this done before next week - travelling in Europe for 6 weeks.
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Think my gmail was hacked but password still working - spam link sent
Morning all, I've just logged into my gmail this morning and had a load of "this message could not be delivered" bounce back e-mails... It was strange because they were from people that don't work at this particular company any more, I don't ever speak to them and wouldn't have e-mailed them... Anyway the bounce backs…
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Strange Internet Setup
Hi all, I went to China last year to visit the inlaws and they seem to have a strange internet setup. There is a network cable that comes into the flat that can be plugged into a single computer. When you switch the computer on, you can go to a specific website which allows you to then enter a username and password to get…
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Bank log in niggle
When typing 2-4 letters of my username into my Halifax online bank account it very often drops the rest of the username into the password box. Is this normal, is it my computer or a halifax thing. It happens about 60% of the time.:confused:
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Another day, another Vista reinstall.
For some reason the product key had been corrupted and Vista was flagging it invalid. Now sometime over the weekend it had gone past it's 28 days / one months grace. So today it had locked me out. It shot up some validation error and told me to go to correct the error on the internet (only thing accessible) in standard…
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dab booster
hiya not sure where to post this so i'll try here i have a mikomi dab radio but it has interference on some stations i think it's because we live in a built up are is there a booster of any kind i can buy so it can pick up all the stations? ta for any help
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online tv
Does anyone know anything about online tv streaming? We are huge Rugby League fans, but when we holiday in America, we can never get to see games on TV. I have found a site which claims to have all the games online, but can I then watch it abroad on my laptop? It's a subscription site, and I don't want to pay out £36.00 if…
