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Can I retrieve an email from a dead laptop?
Hi. My old laptop died, keep getting blue screen and when windows try to fix doesn't solve anything, keeps going round in circles. I also have a working laptop. Is there anyway of me hooking the two up and retrieving the old email I need, or another way? I can access the set up etc before the dead laptop boots of this is…
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HD graphics card
I'm looking to get a HD monitor eventually but wasn't sure in what order to do it, if I buy a HD graphics card will that work ok on a normal monitor until I can afford a new monitor? Or is it best to wait and buy both at the same time?
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Using phone as modem-any security issues?
Hi all, I have recently used my HTC Hero as a modem, really just to see if it works!! I am connecting using Tmobiles network. Do I need to be aware of any extra security issues compared to connecting to my home wifi. Computer is running Avast, Windows XP inbuilt firewall, Malwarebytes, Spyware Terminator and Spybot S&D.…
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AVG update problem
I'm hoping someone can help as this is driving me round the bend! We have just gotten our first wireless hub thingy (I know bit behind the times!). AVG now appears to be having a problem locating our wireless network and won't update. I have tried updating and also downloading version 9, but it still says that AVG can't…
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Broadband for Oldies
Hi Apologies if this is covered somewhere else here but I'm toying with the idea of getting my parents (who are in their 70s and rather technophobic) online. I'm only at the preliminary stage at the moment as I'm sure that the stress of training them how to turn a laptop on and off will no doubt kill me before we get to…
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No driver cd *help needed*
Hi i have been given a Halina Urban Girl Mini Digital Camera for my daughter from a friend but the CD is missing, can anyone advise me where i might be able to obtain the driver online, i have had a look but with no luck, thanks in advance:)
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PC security
For info: I’m using Windows XP Home edition. When I first loaded Microsoft Security Essentials (SE) it worked fine. Lately however it takes for ever to start when I switch on the PC (over 20 minutes), or doesn’t start at all. :mad: The icon in the system tray stays red and if I ‘right click’ it the SE screen informs me…
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tv screen blurred including menus
Have a Philips tv - older style (not plasma etc). Today the screen is blurred, even the menus. Thought it was a tuning problem.. Have checked all the connections and turned it off and on. Am at a loss as to what is wrong. Any suggestions very welcome. Thanks
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How to open MS 2003 docs in MS 2007?
I have been using MS 2007 for a while and love it. However, my new employers continue to use the old MS 2003, which means i can't open/work on the 'old version' documents in my newer Office version. Does anyone know how i can do this?? thanks all PS I'm ok with saving 2007 to 2003..its the other way round (2003 to 2007)…
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Mail going to spam but can't get it.....
Morning all I'm needing a bit of advice from techie-minded folk :p For some reason over the last few days I've been getting an email in my outlook (work account) telling me that the messages it lists have been sent to spam and I have 28 days to get them. Not only have I already received emails from these addresses in the…
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EPSON printer problem
I have an Epson Stylus CX3200, it is showing;- Error. Scanner error---- > See your documentation and call service if necessary. It won't print or do anything, ink levels are Black 20%, Colour 40%. Turning off and back on gives same message. If I try to print on turning on, the printer goes though warm up, then starts to…
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pdf to excel
Hi Is it possible to convert a pdf file to an excel spreadsheet ? I'm not very techie so if poss one syllable answers please !! Thanks
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Help, laptop screen dead ...
..... my other half has a Compaq Presario, the screen is a totally dead. When she switches the machine on All power and indicator led's seem to be operating normally. Got me stumped!
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Good Printer/Scanner/Copier with cheap ink??
Hi, I have an Epson DX5400 at the moment and have found the cheapie knock off ink (like £3 for full pack) works really well in it but the printer is absolutely massive and we spilled something on it so it looks a bit beaten up. So thinking of upgrading but would like to be able to get the same cheapie ink still, was…
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best internet dongle for my dad
my dad's 83 and has decided he wants the internet via his laptop. Thought I would buy him a pay as you go dongle to avoid monthly costs and to see if he likes it. He would be mainly using it to look at pictures and golf stuff and maybe only for an hour a time but I have no idea on capacity as I am on a package where I use…
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skype phone s2 - how to upload mp3 tracks?
Hi everyone, How do I download mp3 tracks onto a s2 skype phone? I can't work it out and want to use it for listening. I am able to plug it into the pc usb port but then I get lost.... it doesn't seem as straight forward as with other gizmos. Does anyone know?
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Sky BB router newbie questions
hi just bought sky broadband on landline. ADSL. Just BB, no tv deal. have a PC desktop(old) and mac laptop(newish). and might be getting another mac desktop (old) Want all on internet. Would a ethernet cable connection be faster and more efficient than wireless? generally speaking. I want the PC permanently connected with…
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Spare parts for Bush Steamer
Im not too sure if this is the correct thread to post this on, if not perhaps someone could point me in the right direction. I have a bush 3 tier electric steamer that is missing a part, I have tried online to find contact details for them but the last info i can find was that they were bought over by the Argos group a few…
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Which printer is the most cost effective?
I own a Lexmark X4650 printer... great printer but hideously expensive on the cost of replacement ink cartridges... I've even tried refilling the refillable carts but they never work properly. So can anyone recommend a reasonable price printer (sub £100) that is cheap to run on ink. :)
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Magnet on Phone Case
I wonder if anyone could put my mind to rest. I am looking at purchasing a case for my phone, however it has a magnectic closure. I know they wouldn't sell them if they did, but surely wouldn't the magnet effect the phone in some way. Please see photo below. The magnet would be above the screen Many thanks for your thoughts
