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How to get rid of mergefield if no data for mailmerge in Word
I am trying to prepare some address labels using mail merge in Windows 2007. I have done this in a previous version of Word and there was an option not to leave a space if there was no data eg in address fields, some of my people have 3 address lines and some have 4. Can anyone please tell me how to not leave a space for…
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laptop wont start up
My daughter has a hp laptop and when it is switched on all she gets is a flashing cursor. Cant remember which option to press to try to get passed this. Any ideas thanks
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no power to processor
Hi - after my own pc died I was given the pc that had belonged to my deceased F-in-L, this had been in storage for 18 mths & it was working when it was disconnected after his death. Tried to power it up today & nothing, tried it with the lead off my pc, still nothing - any ideas or advice would be appreciated - thanx
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Kindle and ebook readers - advice on downloading needed
I am currently doing a research project for which a lot of the information can be found in out of copyright books available, in electronic from from american university library databases (and including the gutenberg project). These are not classic texts available everywhere but early travellers accounts etc. which a…
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help needed for a friend
my friend has an Acer laptop and needs to re install the Disc but can't find it, where is the best place to get one it is windows vista basic OEM SNID 74702381716
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Writers?
Not sure if this is allowed but i can't see why not as we're all friendly here. I run a hardware review website that reviews the latest hardware from big computer manufacturer's. We are branching out into writing news too and am after some people who are willing to write up to 5 articles a day of the latest news…
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how to sign up to forum who need pop 3 account when you only have webmail
Hello I hope someone can help me. I want to sign up to the forums at dogpages org uk but they state: Sorry, the email address entered cannot be used. To minimise spam registrations, it must be a standard POP address such as ***@btinternet etc. rather than than a webmail address such as Hotmail or Yahoo. Please insert…
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can i somehow use mobile phone as dongle
if i connect to net on laptop wirelessly via a pay as you go dongle can i also somehow connect via a mobile phone which has broadband? reason why is that mobile has unlimited internet useage wheras dongle is limited to monthly allowance. I am not sure if it even can be done i was just curious to see if i can? if it can be…
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Spybot official download link.
Hi I am trying to download the free version of Spybot but the link on Matins page sends me to allsorts of sites that download rubbish. I think this is due to viruses on my pc. I have run malware but not all viruses have been removed. Any help appreciated. Thanks pam
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cant access hotmail when connected to wifi but every other site works
using wifi i cant access hotmail it just connects then says page cannot be displayed but if i use my broadband dongle it loads up no problem dont have a problem with any other page and this happens in chrome and internet explorer
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NoScript for Chrome?
Just started playing around with Chrome as a replacement to Firefox (which is slowing my system down). Managed to sync all my passwords and bookmarks with xmarks and lastpass. I also found AdBlock Plus had been developed for Chrome. Can't seem to find NoScript though - is there an equivalent? Seems to be something called…
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Opening csv files on Office X for Apple Powerbook
I've tried to find some information on csv files, but failed miserably! I have a Apple PowerBook which is significantly out of date, running OS X 10.3.9 and running Microsoft Office X (Home/Student Ed). I am trying to open csv files, which have been emailed to me. The download has no icon attached; so doing a control/click…
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Need decent netbook for uni asap
My laptop has just broken and is away being repaired and as I have exams at uni next week I desperately need online access, don't see the point in buying another laptop as the insurance company will replace my laptop if they can't repair it so think the easiest thing to get is a netbook. My budget is max £300 and want one…
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Help I melted my laptop charger!
Have just been wandering around MSE and thought I could smell burning, checked that my candles were all OK then on returning to the laptop realized it is the charger for this laptop. I turned it off at the wall, then turned the machine off. The "male" part that pushes into the laptop was very VERY hot and is now a bit…
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NO HDD or CADDY
Lets hope this answer can prove as helpful as the last! :) Im bidding on a Dell Lattitude D620 laptop from Ebay, but the listing says no HDD or Caddy. Not being the most techie person in the world, could anybody tell me what this means? Thanks!
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wireless usb
ive connected my old pc to my tv upstairs, installed a wireless usb, found my netgear wireless router down stairs,but the wee screen at the bottom right hand side of desktop keeps flickering between connected and not connected, when i try to get on to internet it tells me theres a problem with connection. can anyone advise…
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Need help with new phone
Hi, I bought my son an LG GT540 phone for Christmas, its one of the touch phones. He was messing about with it and there is a "unlock pattern" that you can put into the phone. Hes put a pattern on, cant remember the bloody thing, so, now the phone is locked, and we cant unlock it :mad:. I dont know how to unlock it and im…
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saving photos from laptop
I have lots of photos on my laptop & want to save them somehow. Can anyone advise me on an easy way to do this? Do I need a memory stick? and if so how much memory on it will I need for approx 500 pics? I use IE & Windows vista if that helps :o TIA x
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DVD player to go with my new Sony Bravia 32" (not blue ray
I've just bought the 32" Sony from John Lewis .. Kdl32ex403 Really pleased with it, great picture and ease of setup was perfect I now need a DVD player preferably Sony I'd like an upscaler type as I don't want to waste £10 on a blu ray DVD film when I can get the same film on DVD for a few quid .. Can anyone recommend one,…
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Laptop rental
This is my first post, so hello to everybody! I hope this is in the correct forum. I am going to estonia for 3 months with my college and staying in student dorms. I have heard they have internet access there, but only have a home PC! Short of buying a new one (which could be up to £500) I thought about perhaps renting one…
