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Avast slowing webpages
Recently had upgrade to adsl2+, plus removed old version of AVG and installed latest Avast, BUT on testing using speedtest.net and top10 speed tests, results were poor, 7.1 or less on downloads, should be much higher. Used another computer with latest AVG and speed tests gave around 12.88 at the same sites. Back to…
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Problem with Dell Inspiron 1545
When I put in a CD or DVD, my system just doesn't recognise it. Any idea what I can do? Thanks.
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Can My Laptop Run COD4
Hi there an easy question for a techie, however I am unsure of how intergrated graphics work etc. The Spec For The Game Is: “Recommended Specs” CPU: 2.4 GHz dual core or better is recommended RAM: 1GB for XP; 2GB for Vista is recommended Harddrive: 8GB of free hard drive space Video card: 3.0 Shader Support recommended.…
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Sony Vaio: advice would be appreciated
Hi all, I'm about 1-2 years behind the times with the new processors etc so would really appreciate some advice about which of these two Sony Vaios is better value for money and which will perform better for everyday tasks and handling things like video streaming, photo/video editing: the EB3J at Best Buy:…
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Apple TV
Being the lonely saddo that I am, I have had to buy myself my own Xmas pressie...:rotfl: I already have an Ipod Touch, 3rd Gen. I bought myself Apple TV. But it doesn't appear in devices in iTunes. Or under shared. I can download trailers etc on the TV, but when you are on the main screen it doesn't show anything under…
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Windows 7 certificate of authenticity
I bought my daughter a new laptop for Christmas, it is running Windows 7 home premium but no where on the laptop is there a Windows 7 certificate of authenticity with the licence number on it. It is a Dell that was bought brand new from Tesco, so not some dodgy outlet, should it have one, nothing in the paper work that…
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buy now pay 12 months later -apple mac
HI I'm looking for a buy now pay 12 months later -apple mac. Can anyone recommend a site thanks Michael
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Pineapple Clear Pendant -- How to mount it.
Hi Everyone, sorry if this is the wrong board to ask this, but I couldn't find another place to post this question. I have bought the following: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4326577/Trail/searchtext%3EPINEAPPLE.htm and thought it would bring some pieces to attach it to the ceiling. However, there's only…
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Printing business cards
Can anyone recommend a simple business card printing program. I need it to produce membership cards. Ideally, something quick, cheap and easy.
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Setting up HD TV with computer
I have connected my new Sony HD tv to my PC via a HDMI connection and I have all of the sound coming through my tv. I have a nifty surround system on my PC and thought that if the TV was switched off, I would then get the same through my computer speakers. THis is not the case. Does anyone know how I can fix this? Better…
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Wireless problem
Our computer (and a borrowed laptop) will not connect via wireless to the internet or will connect for 10 minutes or so but pages very slow to load or won't load. The hard wired Xbox is ok. We have tried a different router and have also switched off all electrical devices to check for interference. Also called BT who could…
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Humax 9300T commercial skip
Does anyone now how to use the commercial skip facility on this Humax PVR
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Printer not printing !!
Hi Folks I have recently bought an Epson SX415 printer and connected it to my desk top. I have a Packard Bell machine. However, when I press the print button to print a document, nothing happens! As far as I know, I have connected up the printer in the proper way and switch it on (!). When I pressed the control panel to go…
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Turn an ATI 6950 -> ATI 6970 with just a firmware upgrade, save £50
Dunno how much interest there will be in this around this forum, but as it's all about moneysaving, I figured I'd share the news for anyone thinking of spending their xmas money on a shiny new graphics card. It turns out that the ATI 6950 (Cheapest price: £222.89 on Scan.co.uk) and the ATI 6970 (£275.76) are in fact the…
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Windows 7 back up
I hope to be getting Win 7 for my machines & Will want to create a back up copy of the DVD onto blank DVDs that I can use and refer back to whenever I need to. Any tips on what I need to do or what (preferably free) software I should use to do this. I have almost zero experience of burning cd/dvds. Will a back up work?…
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Unloak Regions on Argos 306a DVD player
Hi I am trying to unlock the regional codes on the Argos 306a DVD player so my son can watch his DVD's from america (region 1). Can anyone help. I saw a tread but it was a couple fo years old and the code is not working? Thanks Sam
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Porting From Orange To O2
Hi Folks Do I need to have the orange sim in the phone to do this,my phone is unlocked Samsung Tocco Lite on O2? Many Thanks
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Laptop battery goes down quickly
The battery on my laptop loses it's charge very quickly (about 20 mins). How can I stop this happening, I know there used to be a setting for making the widows less transparent but I cannot find where it is. Any advice would be welcome.
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URGENT...NEW Laptop
:mad::mad: aargh......new laptop for student (going back to uni 2moz) has windows 7 already installed. Trying to install office 2007 but won't let me...keeps telling me I have to be in administrator to install this No idea how to be administrator or why it just won't install it. Has to install office as otherwise cannot…
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Emachines desktop wont turn on - PSU or motherboard?
Hi Have an EM desktop, c5 years old, no problems to date. Go to switch on today, nothing happening. On the rear of the base unit there is a flashing green light below where the power lead goes in. Opening up the unit there is another small green flashing light/very slight clicking noise on/being made by the motherboard…
