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Old CorelDraw, new Windows
I now have my nice new Win7 PC and am gradually getting my software and data loaded onto it. I can't for the life of me find my CorelDraw CD, though I seem to recall it was 'Select Edition', ie v7, and I get the impression that only current versions of Draw will run on Win7. Is that right? If so, rather than pay a couple…
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Consolidate my MP3 and/or photo Library
I have recently bought a shiny new laptop - Samsung R519. Just wondered what is the best way to consolidate my MP3 or photo library. I have them on external hard drive, recorded in various bit rates etc. It is possible to copy and consolidate my library in some way shape or form? I have a piece of software given to me at…
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Which mac book pro for final cut use?
I wondered if anyone might know how powerful a mac book pro I need to run final cut (probably final cut pro) at a decent speed on it? Some say the 13", 2.53GHz (4GB memory, 250 GB harddrive) would be enough but I am being told instore I'd need nothing less than the 15" 2.66GHz (4GB memory, 320 GB hard drive). Any…
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1&1 help please
I had a 3 website addresses through 1&1. I was sure i had cancelled all 3. I've received a letter from their debt collection agency saying to pay them £11.88 straight away. I was shocked to receive such a letter as i always make sure i pay what i owe so after logging back into 1&1 to investigate it appears that my card…
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Opinions needed please on Acer 5810TZG
Hi Techies! I was hoping that someone could give me an opinion on Acer laptops. The reviews I have read are very mixed. I was wondering if anyone has the Acer 5810TZG? I have chosen that latop as it is lightweight and the battery lasts for up to 8 hours. TIA :)
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what cable do i need to link tv to laptop
what cable do i need to link tv to laptop, the tv and laptop are both under 12 months old, which cable is best for better picture quality, will mostly be used for all the iplayers and youtube. thanks [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Getting MMS and settings for Nokia 7260
My work colleague has been given a Nokia 7260 to replace an old PAYG mobile. It is second hand but from his brother so there's no worry about it being dodgy. After going through the settings process on the 02 website he recieves a text with the settings. When pressing save the phone prompts the following: only 10 sets…
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SONY NWE103 256Mb - Help with MP3s Please!
I recently bought my little daughter a Sony MP3 player and have struggled to work out how to download tracks onto it. I have followed various instructions such as syncing with Windows Media Player but I keep getting a message on the MP3 player saying "No data". When I explore the F drive on my computer it tells me there…
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Tojan Virus - Programs deleted
PC has become affected by a Trojan virus through the net. MacAfee detected something and ran a full scan which did not bring anything up however later Vista came up with warning message and MacAfee results had one virus quarantined but Vista said a Trojan was being detected. When Vista Windows update came up later my wife…
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external hard drive enclosure
Need an external enclosure for my 3.5" hard drive. Best i've found so far is for £19 for a sumvision on from ebuyer. Anyone know of any deals? or any that are instore because without deliver it was only £14.25. Also please note i do need: USB 2.0 and E-SATA. Ideally i do not want to be waiting around and picking it up from…
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Help with Outlook please.
Hi, I am trying to set my email account connected to outlook. When I try to open Outlook it half opens with a blue box in the left hand corner of screen that says configuring Outlook accounts. Then a dialogue box comes up and says "cannot open your default email folders. You must connect to Microsoft Exchange with the…
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re - government grant computer but which to have?
hi, we have been lucky enough to be awarded a grant under the new government scheme for my daughter to have a pc (rather than rely on kindness of family to lend old pc to us)............but which one to have?? My knowledge of pc innards, memory etc is about zero so not sure how to compare them - any help would be…
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New Monitor
Hi guys My current 17in TFT monitor is 5 years old and on its last legs. This is the one I have my eye on - it's at the very top end of my budget so not looking to pay any more than this... http://www.ebuyer.com/product/161787 Anyone have any views or anything similar that they've seen for less? Cheers MJ
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ps2 online gameing
Is there any games that have some regular community . I've played starwars battlefront 2 which has but was wondering is there where any others out there . I cant afford a next gen console at the moment but love on-line gaming
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Best webcam please
I want to buy a webcam, I have seen some on you tube etc that are really clear, I bought one for a tenner (dont laugh) and the quality is bad Can anyone tell me what are the best ones...oh and I want it half price! :rotfl: any advice would be good, my kids love seeing themselves on screen and it would be nice to be able to…
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Pop ups
Any1 Help! I have got latest McAff virus software, pop up blocker on yet constantly get pop up!! Am not a Techie, anyone any idieas?
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printer
bought a hp deskjet 1660 printer do i need to download the disc that came with it.am running with windows vista on pc .i did download disc but then found internet explorer kept closing down & restarting.have now uninstalled printer .any advice out there thanks
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Acer laptop built in webcam stopped working?
I have looked for it on the device manager and its disappeared I have uninstalled and re installed the drivers loads of times now but that doesnt work either I searched the net for people with similar problems and it appears to be a common problem with no solution, something to do with the motherboard eek Does anyone here…
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audio cassette to PC (poss. sold by Amazon)
Has anybody seen a advert for a cassette player that can do this? I`m sure I spotted one on Amazon for £19.95 but try as I have I can not find it again. Thank you for any advice you can give
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Gimp--weird tip to speed up loading
I have Gimp installed, its a freeware photoshop type of program and very powerful, but it always takes ages to load, when the fonts load it takes ages anyway, someone told me to install "Pidgin" the chat program thingy to speed it up I thought this very strange but being game for a laugh I gave it a try and it works! Gimp…
