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facebook
so i thought i'd set up a facebook account. god knows why. unfortunately the site is really poorly made and seems to only be inclusive of people with mobile phones since without one there's no way to verify your account. this can't be right, surely?
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Free Imaging Software query?
Can anyone recommend free imaging software that can be used without a Linux Rescue CD? I looked at Macrium Reflect but the Linux rescue CD it needs won't work with my PC, even in compatibility mode. I don't really want the effort of making a Bart one as I only want to re-image when Windows slows or free encoding software…
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Dell Delivery
I've just had an email informing me the delivery date for my new laptop has changed from (estimated) 20th to (est) 26th May. I shall be away for a week 22nd-29th May - but I can't see anywhere where I can tell them this! Anyone know how I can alter this date, or do I just have to wait until they try to deliver and then…
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Excel help pls
Hiya Wondering if someone can help - I have several spreadsheet set up but i am now unable add any text/figures to any of them!! So seems somehow i have managed to put a lock on without knowing :o ( Microsoft office excel 2007) I can tab up/down/left/right - but nowt else... Any idea what i have done... and more…
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Wacom Intuos4 Graphics Tablets
Anyone know a reliable a reasonably priced place to buy a Wacom Intuos4 graphics tablet from? I'm looking for the medium wired one at the moment. Best price I can find at the moment is £265.25 inc delivery still trying to find reviews about the site. Found it cheaper on eBay and at another website mentioned in another…
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Rechargeable battery question
One of my house phones needs new batteries. The present ones came with the phone and are Panasonic AAA size. It says on the battery 1.2v Min 550mAh so does that mean I can use absolutely anything above this? Duracell have ones that are 1000mAh but it doesn't state the voltage. Someone told me the newer rechargeables need…
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Converting PC to Server
Have an old PC that I was considering junking but am thinking about using it as a file server. Was my mates originally so it's probably riddled with viruses from dodgy sites etc... :rotfl: What's the best way to set up something like this? Wipe everything and start from scratch (re-install windows) to get a good solid…
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Spotify Open
For anyone who's been waiting to get on Spotify you can now download Spotify Open and listen to 20 hours a month for free. http://www.spotify.com/uk/get-spotify/open/
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Tesco 20% off computers massive sale!
hi all, my friend has just told me that on the 11th june 2010 tesco are doing a sale. 20% off all things to do with computers including computers and laptops etc. im not sure if this is true and i cant find anything on google or anything im just wondering wether anyone on here has been told this. and if so what will you…
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Microsoft security update? New problem
I have just put the phone down on the 5th consecutive inaudible call 'from Microsoft technical dept'. The first three calls were from a woman who did not understand being asked to identify herself, offering free all-singing all-dancing security for my PC. A male colleague then took over, blaming her 'illness throat…
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Printer that can handle card
I'm looking for a printer that can handle card up to at least 200gsm. Can anyone recommend a colour laser or inkjet that might fit the bill. I know some inkjets say they can handle up to 300-odd gsm but only on the company's own media. I want to be able to print on standard matt card and occasionally gloss paper/card. At…
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windows service centre
just had a call from windows service centre saying i nned to log onto my computer so they can help me restore computer because a virus is attacking my mother board every time log on not sure if it is a scam they gave me a number to ring back bit niave myself when it comes to anything like this the phone number is…
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ACER Aspire 3690
Hello; A friend of mine just upgraded her laptop to Win7 ultimate, she did a clean instal. The problem is that the webcam no longer works and the Acer website doesnt have win7 drivers yet, is there any other way to make the webcam work?
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buying printer ink
Arrrggg... this is a minefield. I've spent an hour scouring the internet for ink. I've got a Canon MP620, which requires 5 separate cartridges. Has anyone used INKredible? They seem so ridiculously cheap compared to everyone else. I know they are compatibles, and before I found this site I had decided only to use genuine…
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Deleting History/clearing backlog - Help
Hi all wonder if you can help. I have an old pc that I'm either thinking of selling (might not be worth much tbh) or will just bin but want to totally delete my old photo's, music (I had loads as I'm a dj), old web history - ie cards details, message board passwords etc. I've done the old delete history but are they then…
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Compaq Presario 2100 plug/cable thingy
:o Sorry, you can tell I'm a technophobe. I bought my laptop in the Emirates so it's got a two pin plug. Please, what do you call the bit with the plug that connects to the adaptor, and any idea where I can get a 3 pin version?
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Narrowing down new Laptop choice
I have been looking for a laptop for about a month now and I have been looking at Dell, Toshiba, Samsung and Sony. I have one main requirement and that is that it will run Sims 3 even if only on medium settings. I also want to get the best I can afford as I want to be able to future-proof a little. I have a budget of £450…
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Elonex Onet 7
Have been looking at Netbooks to buy for my Niece and Newphew and just found this one on Amazon for reasonable price--but i know nothing about computors/laptops. Was wondering has anyone had one of these and are they any good? they would just use them for searching things on web and playing games really---any advice would…
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Which Netbook?
Ok, so have learnt from OP's to ask before you buy....so, which mid range Netbook would you recommend for my "techno fear" DH' as a surprise. Would prefer XP ( he doesn't do change:rotfl:) Hoping to spend under £250 Thanks!
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Transfer audio cassette to PC/iPod/CD
Hi I would like to copy all my old cassettes and have them on my PC, iPod and/or CD's to listen to in the car. There's an old thread on here from 2008 about this, but things may have changed a lot since then; aso it does not seem to tie in with the cables I have. I'm assuming that I need to transfer the cassettes onto my…
