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2nd computer internet break-up!
Hi everyone, The main PC is downstairs. I have 2 other computers upstairs(1 desktop and 1 laptop) which are wirelessly connected for internet. Most of the time, the internet connection upstairs will just cut off. It shows that the signal(strength) is low. Its Talktalk. What can i do?
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My new laptop is driving me mad - think it's a wireless problem
I've just got a new i3 laptop and everything was going good today. I downloaded Avast, Malwarebytes and Firefox. However, now I'm having problems connecting and would this be a wireless problem? It shows a little yellow triangle and says limited access/connected but then shows no internet access. Am currently connecting…
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PC keeps updating same updates on shutdown ?
I have made a few changes to my pc thanks to the help of the techies on here and my pc is now whizzing along, but on shut down it has 16 files to update, fair enough i think and let it do it, but next time i shut down it asks the same again, and again the next time :( what can i do..... it must be the same files each time…
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Foursquare
Hi, Can someone sum up in a nutshell what is Foursquare and what it does please? Thanks.
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extenal hard drive help
hi i have an external hard drive that i want to link up to my ps3 it is formatted to NTFS and the only other option is exfat i understand it has to be formatted to fat 32 any ideas on how i can do this i tried swissknifev3 but as i have windows vista it woldnt work is there another swissknife type thing i can use that will…
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Camera Icon Apple 3GS iphone
Lent the phone to daughter and the icon to use the camera has vanished!! Looked in manual on how to restore but can't find anything. Any clues? Thanks
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Help! Primary HDD suddenly not detected!
Hi all, I'm hoping someone can advise me. I have a PC that I don't use on a daily basis anymore (I use a Mac for surfing etc), but I still consider it to be my 'main' computer. Anyway, I switched it on yesterday and it wouldn't boot up because the primary hard drive was not detected. I have 2 SATA drives in the PC - and…
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Recommendations for new PC + screen for £500
Could some of you lovely techy types help us find a decent PC and screen for £500? We want something robust, durable and reliable for us and and our three kids under 9. No gaming, just iplayer, dvd-watching, surfing, email, etc. We want something that will last five years plus (as all our previous PCs and laptops have).…
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USA Tablet into the UK
Hello ! OK so I am pretty techie.... but I don't know the answer to this. I am tempted to buy the upcoming Acer Iconia A501. Now, in the UK this is going to cost a whopping £530. However in the USA it is going for $450.... which is £280.... The only difference is the HDD size (32GB in UK, 16GB in USA). Which personally, is…
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Hijack this log - can someone take a look
can anyone help please? trying to sort out a relatives computer which is always slow, and tricky - just run hijackthis, here is the log, what do I need to do next? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 18:52:08, on 18/04/2011 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00…
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Dell Inspiron 8600 asking for Dell password
My daughters inspiron is asking for dell password for her to access her computer. She deleted some software (MSN I think) and now it starts up Windows XP then says username: Dell and asks for password. Anyone any ideas?:mad:
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Screen problems
Hi, wondered if anyone could help me? I've had my fujitsu Siemens amilo laptop since Sep 2010. I've always been able to watch DVDs without a problem but in the last few days a fault seems to have developed. Whenever I try to play a DVD the message 'your display environment does not support protected content playback'…
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Puttin an image gallery on my website ...
Hi guys My knowledge of makin websites is very limited and ive been asked by a local club to help them out producin one. I will do it by designing the pages as images, slicing them in photoshop and saving for web. One thing theyd like is an image gallery. Because of my limited knowlegdge ive no idea how to put this in. Id…
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Laser jet printers
Im considering buying my nan a printer, she already has an inkjet but im worried about the inks getting dried up due to not enough use, do lasers dry up when not used often, just noticed on ebuyer had some relatively priced laserjets, anyone point me in right direction
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Home wireless network?
Having almost recovered from viruses which took out my own and OH's laptop (different viruses on successive weekends), I've now bought a wireless backup system, in case we should lose everything on the laptops. But, although it says it backs up all computers, the tech support line have just told me they need to be on the…
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Web design help! Swinging light effect??
Hi all, I'm looking to help build a website for a friend's company but one thing he's asked for is a page where it looks like you're looking at the floor with a swinging light overhead. I know it's possible but don't know what software is needed, ideally the cheaper the better! Any and all ideas are appreciated. :beer:
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Updating my Tom Tom
Hi Folks I bought a Tom Tom One about 3 years ago. Is it necessary to 'update' it every now and again, because of route changes (new roads being built every now & again) etc? If so, how do I go about updating my Tom Tom? The cd that was provided with it does not seem to work properly. Lastly, if I don't update it and leave…
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Links in e-mails??
Hi Guys, Not too sure what I have done here.......:eek:. But I can`t click on links that I receive in e-mails, the error message says..Application not found..:mad: Can anyone help Please Cheers Suzanne:A
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Got a new i3 laptop :) is avast and malwarebytes enough for protection?
Hello everyone Oh I'm so excited I've got a new Toshiba i3 laptop and it's just great. Have just downloaded Avast and Malwarebytes and wondering is this enough protection or do I need anything else? In Avast I can schedule it to scan daily/weekly/monthly - what should I select or should I run it manually? Thanks sunni
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Laptop help
Hope someone can help. I have an E-System laptop which is really rather old now but does the job. However the battery started draining and wouldn't charge. I replaced the adaptor and all seemed fine but now it seems to be playing up again. As it is old and having looked at the prices of replacement batteries I am looking…
