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PHOTO SOFTWARE (free or cheap)
I need a new programme for my new laptop. On my very slow PC I had Microsoft Digital Image Suite Editor 2006 which I did like however I no longer have the disc. Can anyone recommend a free software download or very cheap programme? I have windows live but I don't think it has all the functions I want. Thanks (p.s. How do…
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Ipod shuffle 2G not working
My ipod shuffle 2G has stopped working, I've had it connected to the pc now for 4 hoours and nothing happens. there is no light coming on when I turn it on nothing, it is completely dead. Can anyone offer any advice.
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Better sound from DVD player
Hi, I sold my surround sound speakers for my Samsung DVD player as we didn't have room for them, and also had a TV with surround sound. However, the sound through the TV is so quiet even at max volume! I have a Scart cable attached between the TV and DVD player. Is it simply the case that I need to buy and attach an RCA…
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Problems logging onto Facebook
Hi, Can anyone shed some light on what may be the problem? I put my email & password & click login but the page won't load up - the message at the bottom says 'waiting for facebook etc' and the progress bar gets up to about half way but thats as far as it gets. I've cleared all the cookies, cache, temp files etc and it…
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vista documents link in "open file"
Not sure if it ever existed but when I do "open file", the side links include "Desktop", "Recent Places" and "Computer". Each time I want to open a file I keep having to go through Computer->Users etc. to get to open the file (unless the location is remembered). Is there any way to put a link to Documents folder in the…
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Using old sky box as a freeview box
Hi all! I'm already doing this, no problem, but I stayed with my mum this weekend, and she has a dedicated freeview box. And she has 3 channels I don't get, that I really want - Yesterday, Dave, and Virgin. I've just retuned my sky box, but still haven't got them. Does anybody have any ideas what else I could do? Do I just…
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'Total Security' Virus
For any one that is struggling with the recent wave of malware virus - 'Total Security' and 'AV Care'. I hope this helps. Out of nowhere it seemed, I noticed the fake Windows security shield alert beside my PC's clock, then suddenly had message on my desktop - very amateruish, wrongly spelled - warning me to pay up for…
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gas fire spares
i have a valor visage gas fire which new coals are needed part no541289 ive been quoted £96 00 pounds which seems exspensive.
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Pc with windows xp will not start help please
Guys hoping someone can help. PC will not boot in safe mode or anything else. Have inserted CD with a view to repairing but I'm now faced with a C prompt and don't know what to do next. Have trawled through help pages on web using laptop but I can't find any instructions on what to do. Can you help please
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Can anyone reccomend a good compact digital camera?
Hi, I originally posted this on the I want it board but didnt get any replies so I thought here might be better, apologies if this isnt allowed, Can anyone reccomend me a good digital camera, I have been using a cannon powershot s70 for the las few years and have been very pleased with it but the lcd screen has broken,…
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Plusnet security message
Hi, just wondering if anyone else has had this message from Plusnet, 'Plusnet has been made aware of a potential security vulnerability in the Thomson 4-port (585v7) wireless router we supply, We are advising our customers, whether you have a 585v7, or any other model of router, to change the default “router admin”…
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Pleas suggest a dummy proof RESTORE programme software that is FREE
I used to use Norton Ghost to restore to a previous IMAGE when I messed up my pc somehow. With the a of pc (second hand) I had Paragon on it and so continued to use it. However, whenever I tried to restore am image I had made with Paragon it did not work. So somehow I managed to make a mess of that too. Do not ask me how!!…
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iPlayer on TV
What options do I have to view iPlayer streams on my non-HD TV? I have a wireless broadband network, a TV with 2 scarts, an S-VHS/Hi8 and video / audio input RCA sockets. Both scarts are in use for a Humax PVR and a Panasonic DVD player/recorder. Would an Xbox or a Sony playstation be the way to go, and if so, could I do…
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Free (and legal) software!!!
There are a couple of free pieces of software i recently discovered... You will have to search for them on google because i can't post links yet! The first is a must for all music fans. Spotify offers a program which basically acts as a jukebox, streaming music for free! Its free to register, and the only 'catch' is that…
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Google
Google look to have removed their image, videos, maps links from search results pages...
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"Send Error Report"
Can anyone tell me what the point is of clicking "Send error report"? they must get millions every day, surely the most annoying box "This programme is not responding" I BLOO*** Know that. :mad:
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Connecting a HDD to a laptop via USB
Hi I have a Toshiba HDD that came with my HP laptop a while back. I want to connect this HDD to my new laptop without actually fitting it where the current HDD is. It has 47 pins on the HDD. Is there some sort of adaptor which will let me connect this to my laptop through a USB port? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks.
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possible phishing email pretending to be from Facebook
I received an email tonight which appeared to be from someone at Facebook stating that members could send pictures direct to their facebook account. I say that it "appeared" to be from Facebook, but it could have come from anyone. Hi (it knew my christian name), " Now you can upload photos or videos straight to your…
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Trojan.Vundo.B
Tonite Norton has twice picked up this trojan. After the first pick up - ive run updated scans with Malwarebytes, Superantispyware and Spybot. Since running all these it has just identified the Trojan again. HJT log is attd below: Any advise? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 23:08:53, on 04/09/2009…
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MP3 vs Ipod
Hi all - I've got songs saved on iTunes from when I had my shuffle - can I use any MP3 player with iTunes or does it have to be an Apple appliance?? I 've seen some MP3 for £15-£20 compared to iPods for £45-£70 !! TIA Gert x
