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For those Mac users living in fantasy land..
I'm a Mac user myself so I'm not trolling but many seem to be living in some kind of fantasy world where they think OS X is invincible to malware. I suggest those of that persuasion read and inwardly digest: Applecare support rep - Mac malware getting worse
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Editing image with Paint Shop Pro
Anyone know how to edit an image, cut out a piece & replace with the "dithered" pixelated background that surrounds the cut out piece. Scanned image, can cut out piece & fill with a colour but can't work out how to fill with dithered pixelated background. I know how to use the Dropper tool to pickup a colour. If you select…
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Dirty keyboard?
They can be a pain to clean especially if that means taking the keys off, the easiest way is to put them in the dishwasher, yes the dishwasher, you just have to be really sure you let it dry thoroughly for a good few days.
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My slow computer is driving me mad
Please can someone give me advice on how to speed up my computer.
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microsoft office 2007 not responding
Hi, I am having huge problems with microsoft office 2007, esp powerpoint. at the moment I cant even make one slide iwthout it crashing every 30 secs. it just says not responding. It is getting to the point that a 6 slide presentation has now taken me over a day as it keeps crashing. I have run the diagnosis and it says…
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Transfer VHSc tapes to my computer
Hi How do I transfer my VHSc camcorder tapes to my computer? I don't have the camcorder only the tapes, tape adaptor and a VHS/DVD player. I popped into a computer shop today but the person in there was a bit vague so I thought I would try my question in here. Thank you in advance. SB
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Anti-virus & banking?
I suspect that this is a load of sales patter but wanted to check it out for sure. In the process of getting a feel for a new laptop, a sales person at Currys told me that if I used free anti-virus and my online banking was compromised leading to fraud, the banks would not pay out because I hadn't used a paid-for version.…
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Asus X51RL laptop battery powered boot-up blues
Odd one this - Daughter's laptop boots up normally if connected to the mains but hangs if you try to boot up on battery power (even if fully charged). The battery is new but (I only now discover) it was always so - DD forgot to mention it! Once the boot sequence is over you can work normally on battery. Any thoughts guys?…
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Lost OS
A total Dumb Blonde question here. My youngest son (17) has totally managed to lose his Windows 7 OS from his laptop, all he will admit to is he put his laptop into standby and when he went to open it up again it wouldn't boot up. My middle son who knows his way around, tried to find out what he'd done and got nowhere. He…
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Laptop deals
Hi there, I am new to this forum. Basically my query is: I am looking for a new robust laptop for work. I am a designer. I need it asap, but I only have half of my budget saved. The price range I am looking for is no more than £1000. Can anyone recommend a good laptop deal? I have searched and searched for 0% interest…
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Cheap digital camera with good macro function?
Hi, could anyone recommend a cheap digital camera with a good macro function? Currently using a Casio EX-Z22 and the macro is dire, and I need to take close-ups for the parts I list on eBay. Many thanks in advance!
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Eeek Possible Trojan Help Please ?
Hi had a Trojan come up on my computer at work - the AVG said it had quarantined but have just ran malware and it found 3 infected files which it asked me to remove and then restarted. This was the first log:- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100 Database version: 6609 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer…
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"Anti Spyware" Virus switches off MS Security Essentials
My PC has been attacked by a virus which switches off MS Security Essentials, and Windows Defender which I have been running as my anti virus protection. The virus comes in various forms with names like XP Pro Anti Software, to claim it will protect and remove viruses, when in fact it does the opposite. In my case it…
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do a need a tv licence to buy a tv ?
hi all i only use my tv for watching dvds and playing video games and watch bit of catch up ( iplayer 4od), hence i do not have tv license as i do not currently need one iam thinking of upgrading my tv , do i have to have a license in order to buy a new tv? many thanks
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Maling list in thunderbird, is there a quicker way
hi there i am wanting to create a mailing list in thunderbird but it seems very time consuming as you have to start to type each email address into the mailing list is the an add on todrag and drop the contacts in to the mailing list, i have tried drop and drag from the address book but this does not seem to work, man…
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Infected Win 7 Dell Laptop
I am trying to fix a work colleagues laptop. Keeps shutting down once trying to run anything. Tried to run Malwarebytes but shuts down. Ran in Safe Mode with networking, found loads of infections which I asked to fix. (see log) Re-booted into normal mode and ran Malwarebytes again and it sut down again. Tried to follow…
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Office stuff needed
I would appreciate any advice here? I need to buy a laptop, which will be used for a small business, the laptop will be used in and out of the office and will need to be able to hold quite a lot of excel files, plus I will need to be able to plug in a keyboard for the office use and a mouse, plus a printer, plus one of…
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Connected with laptop, but my desk top cannot get on internet? Any help?
Hey there all, I have tried to remedy this myself through endless searches, which led me to this site. I have three laptops that operate off the cable broadband wireless router. I just reconnected my desktop using XP sp2 (after office renovation) and now my desktop which is hard wired to my router does confirm connected to…
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Setting up my own linux server?
hi all first time on this forum part of MSE. need some help please. i want to setup my own linux server to host my own site. anyone done this before? how long does it take? how hard is it? anyone point me in the right direction? an easy step-by-step guide would be much appreciated. thanks
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Computer forensics
Beta progam but free. http://www.betanews.com/article/OSForensics-gives-up-your-PCs-deepest-darkest-secrets/1305663831 May interest a few techies. http://www.downloadcrew.com/article/14757-osforensics_096_beta
