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Help needed with using Word with Windows 7
I have am using Windows 7 for the first time with Word 2007. I have been doing labels in Word for years using mail merge but now when I try to set up a label using name and 4 address lines, it will not fit on the label size I have previously used. There seems to be too big a gap between lines. Can anyone tell me how I can…
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Should I buy new PC to replace sluggish Dell?
Hello my machine seems sluggish, i've reinstalled windows, defrag ext and its the same. I have seen an offer in ALDI and was wondering weather to buy. Is the Aldi spec any better than my current one, would i gain a lot or hardly anything. Many thanks for your time. My DELL spec My spec Manufacturer: Dell inc. Model:…
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Whats the main difference between xbox arcade and normal?
I'm looking to buy an Xbox and have noticed that the arcade versions are cheper. Am I right in thinking these don't come with an internal drive? Is there a massive difference in having one with a HDD? I would mainly use it for games like C.O.D. With online multiplayer functions. Any suggestions for which Xbox to buy and…
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IPod help please
I've got a 5th Gen Ipod Nano which has a radio. Just bought a JBL docking station ( which is V good, by the way) but I cant find any way to play the radio through it. The Ipod just tells me to "no signal". I'm assuming this is because I need to connect the earphones which act as an antennae. Of course, when I do that, the…
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Where to buy microsoft office from?
Daughter a student and needs to load microsoft office on to her laptop. Any suggestions who to buy from pls?
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Desktop pc advice
Was looking to replace my 5 year old desktop pc and came across this deal http://www.ebuyer.com/product/161640 I only use the pc for surfing and watching online video's i am sure it will be ok despite a 1.66kz processor and 1gb ram should help but before I take the plunge is it an ok pc for daily basic everyday use? thanks…
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is it safe deleting shotcuts?
Hi, I have sent lots of shortcuts that were cluttering my desktop to the bin,as I do not use them, usually always use "all progams".Is it safe to delete them from bin? will it affect the actual program i.e. remove it, or does it just delete the shortcut which can be reinstated should I require it ?I like to keep the bin…
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attention alienrik - ref my earlier post...
i was running the malwarebytes full scan & the computer screen went blue & the following message was displayed: a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to you computer DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL ..... there was a full screen of other info which i took a photo of on my mobile (didn't…
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How to tell which generation an ipod is?
Hi, I have an unwanted ipod classic which I am looking to sell which is still sealed in the box. I was thinking of selling it on ebay but I don't know which generation it is and I'm presuming any buyer would want to know this info. Is there anyway of telling from the box, I want to sell as sealed so don't want to open the…
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laptop not connecting with wireless router
I have a HP laptop. It has been fine connecting wirelessly previously. However it now won't connect even if I am next to the router. It has a wireless card but I have tried with a dongle also. The laptop says my wireless conection has a excellent signal but it just wont connect. We have tried restarting everything but…
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Nintendo R4i card thingies
Hi there, I'm interested in getting one on the R4i cards for the kids Nintendo DSi, I've seen a 2gb one on the internet for £20 which is a microcard with an adaptor type thingy? Are they pretty easy to use? I've been given a website to download games from but to be honest I'm not really sure how to do it? does anyone have…
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What security software do I need on my laptop?
Hi everyone, I'm really hoping some technically inclined people here might be able to help me. At the moment I have McAfee on my laptop. It scans viruses, has a firewall, not sure what else. It's paid for until April. I'm not sure what to do after that. I suppose what I'd like to know is: * What protection do I need for my…
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hijackthis HELP NEEDED!!
Hi, i've downloaded hijack this as recommended in another post & now i don't know what action to take with the log its given me!! This is what it displays: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.3 (BETA) Scan saved at 13:16:58, on 09/01/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00…
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fuzzy pictures!
hi Can anyone help ? my sons laptop has gone funny! Its 3 weeks old, and the pictures, screen saver has gone fuzzy , like a sandstorm picture ?? the writing is ok, but any pictures or images are fuzzy Its Windows 7 compaq, he hasnt changed any settings any ideas Thanks
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Gmail accounts
Anyone else having trouble with gmail? We in the family have several gmail accounts, and usually the first one loads up OK, but then if we try to switch, it gets stuck on 'redirecting', and can take an hour to come up.
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sansa clip - what now?
I am a real technophobe but have bought a sansa clip mp3 player so I can use walking and at gym - new year resolution:rotfl:, I like it (apart from the earphones) and have downloaded music, but I have several questions :o can I buy a charger that plugs into the wall? Is there a way to get it to play through my hi fi? can…
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Can I share a keyboard and mouse with 2 computers?
Hi there, I Know there are software solutions for this but I think it requires both computers each with its only display to be switched on, but is it possible to get a hardware adapter so that a single keyboard and mouse can be hooked up to 2 computers (both computers not to be switched on at same time) many thanks Joe
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Digital Camera options/comparisons?
Hi, Hope I'm on the best board to ask! I'm looking for my first digital camera and am getting a bit swamped by choice. Is there any kind of comparison site where you can select features such as resolution, battery type, optical zoom...? I was looking at the Nikon P90, and trying to decide whether it's weak points would be…
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MACBOOK PROBLEMS - Apple known issue, my rights?
I have recently have had problems with 2yr old Apple MacBook. The corners of the keypad area have worn away and snapped off due to the bumpers on the screen. To my frustration I searched on how much it would cost to replace the keyboard, after searching through the official Apple.com discussion board it was evident this…
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Virgin Wireless Installation Problems
Can anyone please help. I got a new notebook bought and I'm trying to install wireless, but having problems. I'm already on Virgin broadband. I've got the virgin router ( Netgear WGR614) and I've installed a wireless adaptor to the pc ( TPLINK WN321G) The pc is in the bedroom over the lounge where the router is. When I try…
