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adsl cunning plan
Not sure if this is the right board (apologies if it's not). My set up: isp : O2 wireless router: upstairs (has to be sited there since its connected to a non wifi enabled pc via an Ethernet connection) Basically, my signal is patchy downstairs so I was going to install another wifi router to cover the downstairs rooms.…
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Analysing spam emails. How do people do it?
Knowing how to spot the "forensic clues" that distinguish a genuine email from a fake one has always puzzled me. I never open any email that either wasn't expected, or has come from somewhere I don't recognise, but that's about as far as it goes. Our computers run Vista with Avast antivirus "live shield" email scanning. We…
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ps3 freeview?
hi we are currently stationed in aki,cyprus and i was recently told you can get freeview on your ps3. i was wondering if any1 knows how i could go about this? cant use bbc iplayed as only works in england and even with expatshield i cant get it to work many thanks
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Need 12"/13" laptop, £400ish suggestions?
As per title, had enough of the 10" underpowered Atom with stupid low-resolutio (1024x600) screen, would like a CULV 12" or 13" laptop, any good deals? Obv. still looking for something fairly sleek/lightweight
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Hard drive repair
Hi I have 2 hard drives that have crashed (1 I think is a physical issue and the other is just a formatted harddrive) and I cannot get the data off. Can anybody recommend a company that can give me the data back? either on a DVD or back on the harddrive cheers Kevin
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please help, new pc and can't open links
hi guys, here's hoping you can help, i got myself a new pc and now when i want to enter comps for magazines and click on to the links it say:could not perfom this operation because the default mail client is not installed properly.:mad: not sure i shall be able to reply to your answers till late tomorrow as i have…
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PS3 Fifa 2011 online code problems
Having problems with our fifa 2011 on ( ps3) online code put the code in and it says the code you entered may not be correct or may no longer be valid but the code we have is new and has been entered correctly has anyone else had problems wth fifa online code not sure what to do next
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Halfords website
What's wrong with it? http://www.halfords.com/
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iPad cable melted!
Hi all I was given an iPad for my birthday last week and when it was charging last night I smelt burning plastic and then noticed the bit that plugs into the iPad was melting! I pulled it out and by the time I switched it off at the wall it was totally unusuable-does anyone know it this is a common problem, what caused it…
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seagate external hard drive question
hi folks i bought a seagate 2tb external hard drive yesterday which is mains powered there is no on/off switch on it. it powers up same time as when u turn pc on. however i have noticed when i turn the pc on i can hear the external hard drive powering/spinning up but then halfway thru the pc booting up it powers/spins down…
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TV over the internet
Hi, I used to know a website that was excellent for showing all the TV channels online but i have forgotten what its called and a google search is finding lots with a lot of dodgy downloads required. Does anyone know of a good internet TV site ? Thanks
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Network Drive not working
Hi guys. I have a Buffalo Link station NAS 1TB and tonight it seems to have just stopped working. When clicking on the drive Icon I get the following error message. An error has occurred while reconnecting (to share location) Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use. This connection has not been…
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1GB internet usage
Ok, so long story short...where I live/work were going over to an internet cafe system which basically means were issued with password and user name and given 1GB allowance a month for internet usage. However, I am aware that there are alot of programmes that connect to the internet to update etc without me even knowing…
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Weird Problem with Computer/Router?
:( Hi - I am having a weird problem on either my computer or router. I have a Dell desktop running Vista and a Belkin Modem/Router. I have my broadband with Talk Talk. On Wednesday and today when using the computer there is a dialling tone, like someone ringing a telephone number out. This lasts for approx 30 seconds.…
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Windows Messenger on iphone
Hi, I am trying to work out how to stay logged into Window's messenger on the iphone. Currently what seems to happen is that I log onto it, but as soon as I exit that screen it signs you out and you're no longer online. Is there a way you can stay online all day, I've seen people do this really easily with the BB but can't…
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Seagate expanion drive-best way to prolong its life?
Hi there, I bought a 1tb seagate expanion drive in dec 09 and it started to do a clicking sound a few weeks ago as well as a warning about its health when I installed wubi ubuntu linux. Did some research on internet and it seems this is a common problem with these seagate drives. Anyways I sent it back and just got it back…
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MSN install?
I can't access any of my email accounts unless I install a new version "windows live messenger". Why is this happening? I don't want to install anything and wondering if there's any way around this , or if I should just install it?
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IP Forwarding/Pointing
Can anyone help me,last weekend I set up a website for a holiday home website for a house I want to rent out in Cornwall, I know very little about computers or websites but thought I would give it a go, so I registered the domain name at 123 and tried building a website, paid (£7.50 or thereabouts for 2 years for the…
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HELP! Virus...
I have a virus that keeps displaying messages on the bottom right of the screen, telling me I have security warnings - virus etc. It puts a pop up that is scanning my PC and telling me I have viruses and no doubt I'll need to pay to get rid (obviously I cancel). My own AV is now disabled (Virgin) and pretty much most exe's…
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How much would you pay for your tech.
My Kids whom are both gamers and love their ds consoles .Have found the price of the new nintendio console the 3ds . Its £230. Both kids are over 16 but think its over priced . what do you think .to my way of thinking its a price point right up there with I pod touches and bottom end note books . Granted its nice but not…
