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Archives for January 2011

Security flaw IE
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12325139
Macbook and Galaxy S
I have a macbook running OS 10.5.8 and have recently got a Samsung Galaxy S. The computer will not recognise the phone on usb connection and wondered if any one can help I did google for the answer to this and as a result have switched on the debugging on the phone but still nothing :( Anyone got any advice please :)
Acer Aspire One problem with internet connection
Ok folks, before I start I have no idea whatsoever how Linux works or how you type commands into it etc so please bear that in mind. :o We have one of the Aspire One's that were on offer in Asda a couple of years ago, the ones that run Linux Linpus Lite (I think that is what it is). Anyway, my husband tried to get online…
could someone please help with
my post that i bumped up called please help with this odd one.
hp 27 black printer ink - questions
Hi Peeps, Recently replaced ink with Morrisons £13.99 ink which repeatedly 'dried up' and now will not work at all. (Tried everything to make it work). What's the current thinking on printer ink. The HP own brand is about £27, which for me, is out of the question, money wise. If I buy supposedly compatible, but cheaper…
Data on iPhone
Hi guys, Long time lurker, first time poster. I've just got back from holiday and I've had data roaming turned off on my phone all the time, however I've returned to find that there's a HUGE amount of data been used on my O2 bill. What can I do about it as it's clearly not my fault...?! Is there a bug with the iPhone or…
How useful are laptop's guarantees?
İ live abroad and i am considering buying a laptop. They are about 50pc more expensive here and i was thinking of waiting til the summer when i return to the uk-i only stay 1 month which would mean the laptop would be out of the country whilst in guarantee and therefore impossible to return --how useful are these…
We need a new computer
Hello all - first time posting in this part, wonder if anyone can help. We have decided to buy a new computer, ours is now about 10 years old. - Say no more. We don't tend to replace things until they are broke, well this one sort of is, and sort of isn't. We use ours for surfing, abit of word processing and spreadsheet…
powerline adaptors
I have 4 comtrend 9020 adaptors for sale and was wondering where would be the best place to sell them. I dont like or use ebay, so any ideas as to where to sell them thanks in advance diggerman
Non-widescreen monitor
Can anyone recommend me a non-widescreen computer monitor, about 19", for somewhere around the £100-£120 mark? Every monitor I see seems to be either widescreen, which is no good for my desk setup and the work I do, or generally not very good. I'm just looking to replace the one I have now which is of the same spec, an old…
Old Games Consoles need new TV?
Hi to all, Mad question,we have several old games consoles, old Nintendo 64 and others, but they don't work with our new tv, only the old crt, something to do with the refresh rate I think. Don't quote me I am a middle-aged woman, just like playing games! Don't want to get rid of the old games machines, but the old tv is…
Where to buy laptop & camera/camcorder??? HELP
Hi, I need help please! Looking to buy a mid range laptop, max spend £500 where should I look to buy from for best deals? Main issues will be size, weight and battery life as it's for travelling... I have looked on ebay, Top Cash back & reward points card sites such as Boots treat street and Nectar etc. I really don't know…
MY PC how much to sell?
toying with the idea of selling my PC. its not your NORMAL PC as in bought from PC world. the specs. jeantech unicorn gaming full atx case modded with red/green led fans with speed control. mobo asus p5q. p45. processor intel core E7400 2 duo 2.8ghz OC 3.5ghz with a thermaltake duo orb heatsink keeping it really cool.…
games console for 8 year old
Can anyone recommend a games console? It's for my 8 year old son. I don't want the latest console that would cost me a fortune. I just want something second hand or new old stock that has a good selection of games suitable for a boy of 8,reliability of console is important and could anyone advise the best place to look,I'm…
European voip on a blackberry
Hi there I wil be travelling to europe soon and I want to take advantage of free skype to skype calls. Will it work if I use iskoot to connect to skype over a hotel wifi connection to make calls to uk skype members? I would have to turn off my network (o2) signal to avoid a fat phone bill:eek:. would this work?
Elonex Etouch 700ET android phone trapped in a tablet body?
Just wondering if anyone else has come across these android tablets? My girlfriend bought one for her daughter - and if all she would want it for is to browse the internet and check emails and possibly use live msn chat to her friends over the internet browser than that would be OK. even if its a little slow. However, she…
5.1 surround sound - set up?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3016256 Seen this post and I'm interested in getting the system. I'm a 5.1 novice and so a couple questions: 1) I have a TV, blu ray player and sky. Where does the home cinema system need to connect? does it connect via HDMI into the TV? 2) Is this likely to have everything…
Android Phone - Data Usage Really High
Please help! Got my last phone bill which was huge. With vodafone, have had a shock as my data allowance is 1 gig but I've used 2.93 in the last month - an extra 25 quid on my phone bill - 500 megs = £5. Not good money saving! Any advice on what I can do to curb this usage? I've currently removed the auto syncing of…
Best way to connect Sony TV to the internet ?
Hi my parents have just bought a Sony internet ready TV and want to know the best way of connecting it to the internet. A Sony dongle is £70+ and would prefer something cheaper. Running a cable from the router is not the best option either as it may cause them to trip. Any advice would be fab. tIA Dx
Toshiba NetBook
I want to buy an SD card but the biggest I can get is 2MB, but if my Toshiba NB305 Netbook can use/Read a SDHD card I can go up to 16 Mb can anyone help. Thanx Hotto

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