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Spotify on my Hi Fi
I have just got into using Spotify by connecting my laptop to my Hi Fi. However this is going to become a bit of a pain - e.g. when I want to use the laptop for something else and don't really want a headphone cable attached to it + my wife won't be able to use it when I take the laptop to work. So, what is the cheapest…
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Start up progs
I am trying to improve the speed of a friends laptop and would like to know if all these start up progs are needed. Yes HKCU:Run TOSHIBA Online Product Information C:\Program Files (x86)\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Online Product Information\topi.exe Yes HKCU:Run Sidebar C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun Yes…
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Mozilla wont let me type in hotmail??
Hi there. Cannot find an easy answer to this one on search engines so far so maybe someone out there can help. My mail program is hotmail - which is fine if i use internet explorer - but my IE8 is the sloooooooowest thing around, so i generally use mozilla to do everything. BUT I cannot type anything in hotmail on…
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which one please
ok i know this exact question was asked last week but the prices have changed now, i know this is the better one but the best price i can get today is £539 http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/sony-vaio-vpceb3j0e-wi-cek-07580330-pdt.html this is my other choice…
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Xbox 360 Data Transfer advice please
My son wants to upgrade from his Xbox Elite to the new, slim version and also get Kinect at the same time. Dilemma: Game will give me trade-in for the console and wireless adapter BUT will not perform Data Transfer in store. Options are: 1. Buy the new console and transfer cable. Bring home and transfer data. Return to…
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Playing MP4 and avi files on Portable DVD
I am trying to get a Sony Portable DVD player (DVP-FX730) to play MP4 and avi files, but I just get a Data Error on the player (either via the USB or disk). The files play fine on the PC. I need to test the player with a known good file that is known to play on one of these machines. Could someone please let me know if…
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Wifi connectivity for mobiles
Santa finally went for the Tocco lite for my little girl, and the LG GT350 for my boy. I heard that sometimes, these touchscreen mobiles can connect to wifi, for checking emails and internet, but the instructions do not explain if and how it can be done. Does anyone know or have any experience?
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Learning software packages
Hi Is anybody aware of any resources on the internet (via youtube or otherwise), which can enable an individual to learn packages such as Excel and Word. Thanks in advance for your response.
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Automatic battery charging station (AA/AAA)
Have a pile of mostly rubbish chargers to charge batteries. And i get through them pretty fast, what with kids toys, wireless devices, console controllers et cetera. Got sick and tired of finding dead batteries then i need them charged... So, my question. Need a quality charging station for AA/AAA batteries so i can charge…
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Apart from PC World, where else to buy a PC?
Hi, I'm looking to buy a new pc... But the only retailer I know of that sells a wide range is PC World. Can anyone suggest other good retailers (in store/ online) to look at? Thank you. Scotty
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How easy would it be to build a website?
I am setting up my own company while studying at University, so funds are limited. The company itself does not have any overheads, running costs just the time i put in myself! I am needing a 20ish page website made with a CMS built in to change text/images/colour here and there when needed! The site will have a template…
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Nettop/Mini ITX vs Micro ATX build
I'm looking at building an always on server for NAS, print, bittorrent, and maybe Voip PBX. I will probably be using a Linux distribution, possibly FreeNAS. The main options are Mini ITX and Micro ATX. In terms of mini ITX for energy efficiency I would be looking at an atom based board. In terms of for and against: Mini…
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New Laptop very slow
Hi Ive just bought a new laptop and it is really slow. Im not in a great area for broadband (too far from exchange etc etc), but I havent changed provider since I got the new laptop, so I dont think its anything to do with the broadband. The problem is when I have more than one page open at once. Im running windows 7…
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HELP needed-Laptop flickering greeny grey colours
Hi Seems to be getting worse. It looks like a tartan patern in grey and green. Its quite frequent and sometimes the screen goes white. I have also heard a fizzing noise comming from the laptop and thought something inside may be loose. Any advise would be appreciated Many thanks
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Desktop computer power problems
My Dad's computer is doing a very strange thing. A few days ago it would not switch on until I took the plug out of the socket and put it in a diffent one. The next day it did the same thing and the day after. Every time you have to switch sockets. The plug which is put into the socket the PC was in always works fine and…
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Pick roller for Epson PX710W
Does anyone know where i can purchase a pickup roller for an all-in-one Epson Stylus Photo PX710W ?? Many thanks, Andy
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stop/continue script??????
unresponsive script- the script on this page may be busy choce give continue script or cancel script??? this message comes on my screen every few minutes it doesnt matter which option you choose once pressed it disappears for a few minuts anyway.... i havent a clue what it means can anyone help please????
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DV Camcorder to Webcam
Hello I would like to use a DV camcorder as a webcam on XP using firewire. Can anyone recommend free software/drivers. Many Thanks David
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LED tv - worth it or not?
Hiya I have had a look around the site and done a search but im not the best at all this stuff so hopefully no-one will jump down my throat :( my oh wants a new tv - we used to have a samsung 40 inch lcd which was fine i thought but anyway - we went to the shop today and he likes the thiness of the led tv's (i think he…
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XBOX 360 - 3 red rings and new game stuck inside!!!
Son's XBOX 360 just stopped working and displayed 3/4 rings around the switch as red instead of green :( New PDC Darts 2010 game he got on Xmas day is inside. Turning on and off and reconnecting all leads has made no difference. It is out of warranty :( I understand this is a fairly common fault but does anyone know how…
