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Sat nav advice
Hope this is the right place to post. I've had a TomTom One for years now but am looking to get a new one as I find the maps to be completely out of date and the updates aren't any use either. Other than this I do like the TomTom software. I'm looking for one with traffic updates (the tomtom traffic isn't compatible with…
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Looking for advanced mask options whilst using "today's posts"
hi There are only selected forums on MSE that I am interested in, however when I use the quick link facility "today's posts" every post in all forums are listed. Does anybody know if there's a way to mask the forums that I consider unwanted from the "today's post" result? Thanks in advance ..
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Impressions of this desktop?
Hi, Just saw this desktop at argos. I thought a good price for a quad processor. Will be used for some light gamplay, some video editing and music making. http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001801&langId=-1&productId=1500516063 What do you think? Joe
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sagem 800 modem tweeks and tools
is there any software that tweeks up a sagem 800 modem. The reason im asking is that ive just joined talktalk and was told to ring them when my internet became live and ask for a free internet tune up kit. Well ive been on the phone for 40 minutes on hold now and have given up hoping that actually you can get this tune up…
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Mic input on front panel not working.
Hi there, The hard drive on my dad's PC died a couple of weeks ago. We've replaced it, reinstalled Windows (XP) and got everything more or less back to normal, except: The microphone input on the front of his box doesn't want to work. The USB and headphone sockets next to it work fine, as does the mic input on the sound…
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Can anyone help with my computer problem please?
Yesterday the electricity went off to some parts of the house. This is the second time in a fortnight this has happened and the house was rewired less than 12 months ago. Nothing to do with the weather. The sockets and lights to some of the house went off and I checked the box with all the switches in (sorry, don't know…
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Q Reg memory card for canon powershot a480
Daughter bought the above camera and it only came with a small memory card and only holds about 6 pictures i was shocked at this as it wasnt a cheap camera does she have to buy a cannon memory card or will any do ? she is going into town now so we have argos , currys , comet etc any advice please ? Thanks
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Netbook with 11" Screen
Hello I wondered if anyone could give me any advice. I'm looking to spend my Christmas money on a netbook. I've been looking at the Samsung NC10 for a while but think I would prefer a slightly bigger screen - 11 inches. I'm at a loss where to start to look and compare, does anyone has any suggestions? I want to be able to…
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Wireless help
After reinstalling XP, I am using my Sagem router. Loaded up my Belkin usb wireless dongle but have a problem. It has detected my wireless network and indeed, using Windows zero configuration, shows a strong signal. However it refuses to connect. Any thoughts please?
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Computer running slowly
My computer takes ages to boot up and to regenerate screen can anybody give me a clue how to speed it up
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deleted bookmark help
hello techie peeps:hello: happy new year DS has deleted a few main links on the bookmark tab..im using Mozilla fire fox. get add ons ,,,,not so bothered about that one recently bookmark,,,would like his one back,,,,how do i restore or get a new link thanks shaun
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Need a good free auto-responder
Hi all first of all thanks to anyone who will take the time to answer my query. You would have saved me so much time and effort! ;) Here's the scenario: I have a google sites website. I want to embed a simple 'subscription sign me up now' 'form' on it. I want their info to collate in a spreadsheet but then I also want them…
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split laptop this migt help
http://lifehacker.com/5440670/how-to-save-your-laptop-from-spills
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Cheap desktop pc's?
Hi there, have just posted on another thread as my pc might be on the blink, so may have to buy a new one :-(. Where is the best cheapest place to get one? Have had a look around and thet seem to be going for around £300 and really cant afford that much. Just want something basic really, possibly with monitor included. Any…
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HELP!! PC broke
Hi there, hope some techie people can help me out here. Turned on pc earlier and i get an error message at start up saying NTLDTR is missing and cannot get any further. Have googled the problem but i am being told that i may have to repair windows with the disk, and so to get into bios settings. I cant even get into the…
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Clock on PC keeps changing time!
Hi Does anyone have any idea why my clock on my pc keeps losing time, currently its running about 15 mins behind:confused: I change it daily to the correct time and within a couple of hours its dropped back again, this has only started happening in the last couple of days before that it was fine!
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HDD takes ages to open folder
Hi, PC is not connected to Internet but recently tge HDD is taking ages to open a folder, it has a SATA hard drive about 4 years old, 4 gig RAM. Any odea what is causing it, is it dying on me? Help most appreciated. rgd seb
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Need your views on this desktop spec?
hello there, I need a new desktop (definately not a laptop) badly aand I wonder if you would be kind enough to look at what I have configured at pcspecialist. Processor (CPU) AMD PHENOM II X4 945 SOCKET AM3 (3.00GHz/8MB CACHE) Memory (RAM) 4GB CORSAIR XMS2 DUAL-DDR2 800MHz - LIFETIME WARRANTY Motherboard ASUS® M4N78-AM:…
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Camcorder SD based and 1080p
I thought I'd have a play and am looking for one of those new fangled slim camcorders that record on to a SD card, something like the Toshiba Camileo S10 I have no experience of these types of recorders so am looking for advice from forum members, budget is limited so as cheap as possible would be better, so what would you…
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Printing Problems- Canon MP210
Hey Everyone, I recently started having problems printing with my printer and I have tried everything and nothing worked, Does anyone else have any other suggestions. Also it comes up with the error message "error printing". Thanks
