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Which Satnav can I have pubs as points of interest on?
I'm looking to buy my hubbie a satnav for his christmas present in the jan sales (we've delayed christmas this year to save money!). He goes gigging in a band most weekends, and mostly plays at pubs and hotels - I'd like to be able to get him a satnav that can list places like this reliably. Budget is £150, traffic updates…
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Firefox crashes
Hi over the last couple of days while listening to local radio on my desktop computer and browsing the sites at the same time ...bbc/facebook etc... it all goes...and a message saying sorry firefox has crashed comes up. it's just a simple matter of clicking on restore and it all comes back...any idea why this is happening?
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Dell A10 810 printer ink
Hello all and a happy new year to you. Not sure where to post this ... but due to a lack of funds I was unable to 'immediately order a new ink cartridge from Dell' when my level was low as usual at £15 a time (nothing else fits to my knowledge) - just wanted to tell everyone that I have got another 400 print outs from my…
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What training should I get?
Hi techie people. I work for a charity advising small local charities on just about any topic that arises, and my job is about to change from being a generalist/jack of all trades, to specialising in Websites/New Media/IT. I've designed a couple of websites and a forum already using some free online tools, and I'm…
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locked iphone
Hi all, hope this is right place.... I have an iPhone on contract with O2 since 08, I lost the iPhone 2G, I dropped it in a taxi (well I had it in there last) reported this and O2 locked it and I had a new 3G model, this was about a year ago. A few weeks after I lost my original phone, I bumped into the same taxi driver…
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cold computer-not switching on!
i have found over the past week or so since weather has got colder, my computer does not start when i press button. i have to continuously keep on pressing it for up to about 30mins before it starts without switching off again. could it be because the computer gets cold or would it be a fault with the pc? any advice…
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Sony Vaio wrong spec advertised in sale on website
Hi there...not sure if i'm posting this in the right area? Just thought I would share my experience with purchasing a Sony Vaio Laptop direct from the Sony website with you. It’s a long story so bare with me. Has this happened to anyone else who has recently purchased a Sony Vaio VGN NW 26003B from the Sony website? I was…
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Which XBox wireless adaptor?
Ok so I've been looking around at the various wireless networking options for the XBox 360. 1) Official Wireless G Network Adaptor 2) Official Wireless N Network Adaptor 3) Ethernet-to-Wireless Adaptor. Now I've got some CEX credits which I could use against either 1) or 2), but then again option 3) should be cheapest,…
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Wanted Cheap Desktop & flat screen with XP
Can anyone please recommend a good deal on a desktop computer and flat screen? I have v. little knowledge about computers, and going through various sites, it all seems a minefield. Would like XP (not Vista or 7) as am very happy with it on my laptop. Will use for web surfing, e mails, photos, and some music, but not…
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What software to store photos on DVD+RW
Hi Please forgive me if I've missed this - I have searched the archive but not come up with anything. Can anyone recommend free software to enable me to backup photos to DVD+RW? I'm using Windows XP. Cheers Lesley
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No English Manual/2 Pin Round Plug for new PS3 Slim ??
Hello I just had delivery today of my new PS3 Slim 120GB bought via Amazonmarketplace. I was very surprised to find it had no English language User Manual (only instructions in other European languages) and it came with a European-style 2 round pin plug instead of a Uk-style square 3-pin plug. I have emailed the supplier…
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Windows 7 God Mode
Right click on any blank space on your desktop. Click new from the menu and create a New Folder. Rename the folder as follow: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} DO NOT use this trick on Vista 64X. It will cause your Windows to crash! This simple command will create a special shortcut to the God Mode option…
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wireless network - 802.11 N in mixed mode question
Hi, I am thinking of upgrading my current wireless network to 802.11 N from G. The reason being because I get a flaky connection from the other side of the house and could do with the extra range. In the house we have 2 laptops a netbook and a desktop all currently with G. I was wondering if I upgrade my desktop to N will…
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Guitar Hero 5 for Xbox 360
Hi, not sure if this is classed as techie, however, my daughter was given the game of Guitar Hero 5 for Xbox 360 as a Christmas present. Please can anyone advise as to where I can purchase the guitar for this game?
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broadband and gb useage explanation/help please
ont he 5th jan i got an email form bt saying last month i exceeded my 10gb allowance and used 13gb thsu was being charged extra. last month i also had an email saying similar but 1gb over iirc and they didnt charge as it was the first time. i thought it was strange that happened in november given i have been with bt option…
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Best Free Blog Site
Can someone tell me the best free blog site. I want to setup a blog ! Thanks :D :money:
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A nightmare experience with dell
Has anyone had problems getting a refund from Dell!!!!!!! I ordered an XPS from them in November and i should have recieved it on the 2nd of December then the 9th followed by the 16th,23rd and then the 6th January 2010 I was fuming and phoned there useless customer service and was given some lame excuse for the delay, when…
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What to look for in a laptop?
Bit of help please. looking to buy a laptop for home use. My opinion is that most people by laptops/PC's that are far to highly specced for what they need. My current PC was the cheapest i coud find in Staples about 5 years ago, and has really poor spec like 80GB Hard drive, 256 MB (!!)RAM etc (with some added a couple of…
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Help upgrading Laptop
Hello all, Id like to upgrade my laptop to make it quicker and so that it runs better. I dont no what is in at the minute memory wise etc but i havent upgraded it since buying it new so it will be how they made it. I have a Emachine D620. If someone could post links to the things i need to buy "preferably cheapest prices…
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Matsui TV on the blink, anyone able to help?
The Matsui TV in my room has went on the blink. It was purchased roughly 1.5 - 2 years ago (by my mum who has memory probs, i didn't live at home at the time so no idea when it was bought) and mum can't find the receipt. The problem is that when you turn it on at the wall the blue standby light comes on but when you press…
