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Archives for July 2010

Photos Won't Open
This is probably the best Forum to ask this question. A photographer recently gave me a large selection of old photographs. Some of the photographs will open others won't can anybody suggest what I can do to open these ones. For the ones that don't open I get this message from photoshop. "could not complet your request…
Advanced SystemCare
I have the free version of this on my PC, which I use quite regularly, but I was wondering if there was anything better (free) out there? I also have Cr*p Cleaner and Tracks Eraser. I also use AVG (free) and Malwarebytes.
Which cables/convertor to order help please
Hi all, I`ve just ordered this box http://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/product.asp?ProdRef=10076&cat=&page=2#reviews to replace my sky box, i`m currently looking at cables to connect the new box to my television and i`ve worked out that i need a hdmi to dvi-i convertor, what i can`t work out is if the connections are male/female…
XP changing to Windows 7?
Without any prior warning I could not get any internet service yesterday,and as my boy has a router for his laptop[that had no probs],I spent over 45 minutes with Virgin Media[Indian call centre] trying all manor of things to find out the problem.Firstly finding out that virgin was OK ,left with the advice that either…
Connecting laptop to TV
My TV has a D-Sub socket, what is that for?
Web hosting help
I need some help from more technical types- I'm setting up my own business and need to get a web host for my website and I was hoping My broadband is through Virgin Media as part of a cable package and I only need a small site with about 5/6 pages and a couple of email addresses. Is there a comparison website for web…
would there be any compatability issues with this set up
thinking about getting this 3d tv http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LE40...0574086&sr=8-2 it will be my first hd and it gets decent reviews as a normal tv as well as a 3d t.v i want a 3d blu-ray home cinema to go with it but the samsungs all seem to be tallboy speakers which i dont want so i saw this ,seems a good price for…
just want a moan!!
i am sick of technology and how it always lets me down!!!! i buy an iphone and get all excited at prospect of watching tv on it during my many hospital stays. i have a go at it only to find i need to add an app for tv so off i go all full steam and see channel listings and whats on and i can almost smell only to then find…
PC fails to start! HELP
Hi folks, i,ve been having major trouble starting up my pc for an age now. A short version of a long story of my dilema, a friend of a friend has been trying to fix the on going problem with limited success finally deciding that my hard drive was on its way out. He replaced the hard drive saying it was ok now, replaced all…
Please help
I have read through pages and pages but still feel the need to make my own post. My desktop computer is about five years old. I have had problems with the virgin wireless router and the new modem. I feel perhaps its time to replace for a wireless computer with a web cam. I don't know whether to buy another laptop, we…
Panasonic Lumix TZ9
Wondering if anyone can help please. Bought this camera from Currys last week (its the TZ10 without GPS) we have bought some 8gb class 6 SDHC Transcend cards to use in it. I have just put a card in for the first time and it is showing 1550 photos which is comparable to the Panasonic site on the best quality. The videoing…
Problem visiting Google using Chrome
Suddenly, whilst using Chrome, when I try to visit google.co.uk I get the following message: "The website at www. google. co. uk contains elements from the site bin.clearspring.com, which appears to host malware – software that can hurt your computer or otherwise operate without your consent. Just visiting a site that…
Help File Just Disappeared
Hello I was happily typing away in a works database file entering my information and then I always press ctrl s every so often to make sure my work is saved. Something came up and said there was a problem think along the lines of this file is too large and then I now seem to have lost the file altogether. I have looked in…
My Hotmail has changed
Hi Guys. My hotmail doesn't look the same and I don't like it very much. Is there any way to change it back to the old style. Many thanks
Help: Have problem with Entourage and Microsoft Office on my Macbook Pro
I have got the latest Macbook Pro laptop. Last week i updated a software update for my Microsoft Office 2008 package i have on the laptop. Afterwards i went to open my Entourage email program which i use for my business emails and it comes up with an error message 'This identity cannot be open with this version of…
Cyber Security
Anyone had a go at this, first puzzle solved, but more to come. https://cybersecuritychallenge.org.uk/
dvd from pics & film
I want to create a dvd to advertise events in my local pub, things like upcoming bands, that may have some video footage + other things in pictures like quizes and customer photos for that embarasing birthday photo. when completed we intend to run a dvd onto the tv and maybe project onto a large screen. i am working on a…
What do you think?
Hi all, After much messing around (and one virus attack) My ex-hubby completed a website for an Avon representative that included full e-commerce capability. she has constantly added to it and wanted more done to it (which he's done as a gesture of goodwill) and now she's demanded that he remove the link to his own website…
PC donation
Hi i woul;d like to donate my pc old (desk top) for a good cause i was wondering if any of you guys had any sites which i could utilise. Also before i donote i would like top wipe the hard drive could any body direct me to useful site to facilitie this please ta.:j
Advice on Freeview+ Recorders
Hi, I'm looking to cut down my bills and one obvious way to do it is to get rid of Sky and buy myself a Freeview Recorder Box. My OH is very keen on making sure that we buy one that is very reliable so she doesn't miss any Sex in the City repeats. I have done some research on the web and like the look of these three:…

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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