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Would anyone recommend Google Chrome?
Apparently its meant to be faster but i was wondering if its any good?
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Virgin Wireless Network Key
I'm trying to log my works laptop into my Virgin wireless broadband for the first time. Its asking for a network key. Is this always the same and if so does anyone know it? My own notepad works fine but I can't remember the key I used. Thanks
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Anyone using HotSpot Shield VPN?
I have downloaded it, got the toolbar to prove it but when I hit the red icon in the bottom corner to activate it all I get is a "connecting.........." message on a new web-page and a blank screen. Anyone know why this might be?
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Skype virgin
I am a Skype virgin, and my notebook has Skype installed. What exactly is Skype, what does it do and how would I get started?
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MSI Bluetooth USB Btoes Dongle
I have an old Msi Bluetooth dongle, which I used with my PC. I now have a Dell notebook, without disc drive, and wanted to install it. Is it possible?
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Buying a PC Desktop: Advice Required
Hi everybody, I'm looking to purchase a new PC Desktop. I did have a laptop that's now 6 years old and it's on its last legs, so it's been a while since I've had to shop for a computer! Could anybody recommend companies/websites that would be useful? My budget is £400-£500. I do have monitor, mouse, keyboard etc already,…
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hp colour laserjet 2840 - fax wont work
hi i hope im posting this in the right place! in work the fax machine wont work - it dials but always prints a report to say no answer when you try to send a fax! it is plugged in to the phone line and all cable are ok! just wondering if anyone would know if it is more likely to be a problem with the machine or the phone…
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jumping...
Hi there Am trying to help sort mums lap top...basically when you type on right side of the keyboard cursor keeps jumping, taking text elsewhere. Have been careful not to tap the touchpad but its still doing it. Any advice appreciated...suspect that wemy have touched a key or sommat but which key lol! Thanks in advance!
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Bought seperate PC parts, but something(s) is faulty?! Return rights?
Hello, First a little discription of the problem so you can see where we are coming from regarding the confusion of the returns policy. My son bought seperate computer components from ebuyer, which is a UK Online Store. One or more of the components is faulty as Windows seems to act erractically when installed (Aero is…
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Should it work
Hi My friend has given me there old printer Canon IP2000 so I brought the lead and want it to work with windows 7 , put the disc in and it asked me to download drivers from canon it took me to the canon page but its not having it it said something about spool ? , I had only put the disc in does the printer have to be…
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AllFine 7" Mini Netbook/Notebook Your Thoughts Please
Have been looking at this item, currently £89.99. Thinking may be ok for partner usually just uses the pc for emails and general surfing, no downloading, no movies or music etc. Also l'm not sure what Operating System Microsoft Window CE. It seems very cheap indeed, l understand you cannot upgrade it etc Here are the…
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will this work?
hi all, heres the situation.....if im downloading or surfing the net my pc runs fine but my wifes laptop runs slow on facebook takes ages for things to load+change pages. ive got v***in b/band.my pc is connect to the router direct feed from the cable, the laptop is wireless. if i put another router upstairs+connect the…
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Laptop Insurance (Macbook pro 13")
HI, i just bought my fiancee a macbook pro so she had a laptop for her studies when she starts college in a few months. The laptop cost about £1000 and, obviously, i want to protect this investment with insurance that covers theft, accidental damage, liquid damage etc. However, I am struggling to find a company that can…
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Accessing email when away
I have about 8 email accounts under different providers due to work and other things that i access all under windows mail. I have just bought a notebook for when i am traveling home and abroad which will not be often. Is there a web programme that will let me access my mail on my netbook without setting up all my accounts…
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getting cross now !!
Suddenly my laptop screen has got very l o n g :eek: how in heavens name do I reduce it back to normal size again:mad: had a quick fiddle but need an expert ( or someone with a younger brain than mine) to tell me how Laptop is an Acer aspire 5315 thanks :A
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How to connect second computer?
My friend is giving me her wireless computer as she is buying a new one. She told me the computer will pick my sky wireless router as soon as it is switched on. My current computer is not wireless and I understand I will need the password for the second computer. I am not sure what it is, is it the network key or SSID I…
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Iplayer/youtube problems
Can anyone help me? I have a wireless internet connection which was working fine until this weekend. Now I can't watch iPlayer or youtube or any other videos online as they keep freezing every 5 seconds. I am with Plusnet for my internet with a BT landline. I have checked my bandwith with plusnet and used the BT speed test…
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What is best way to back up drivers
Want to reformat drivers due to clean install of windows 7. I believe you have to back up all the drivers. Anyone know the best way to do this? Please answer in simpletons terms, thanks:)
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hotmail account
could someone help me please? My friend asked me if I had signed into hotmail today, as apparently I signed in and sent her an IM with a link, she immediately thought it was dodgy, as it was flagged up by her software as a possible threat. It wasnt me, what do I do?
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Password protection question
I have question for all you techies out there! If a computer is password protected is it possible to hack into it? Im talking about the windows administrator account. I had a row with a friend today about this, he says he knows sombody who has written a programme that can hack any password, But I said unless he can get…
