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Techie Sofware and Hardware
Hi all I wonder if anyone can help me. I am looking for a bit of advice on what software and hardware I would need to go about repairing PC's. Looking at things like diagnostics and hardware testing. I am trying to raise a bit of extra cash and was thinking of turning my hobby into a part-time venture. Any help would be…
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SD pic/angle/gaming - Am i asking too much of an LCD TV?
Hi folks, I seem to be going round in endless circles of reviews and dead end questions Currently have a 10+year old 26" Sanyo CRT TV - perfectly happy with it, but since we moved into our Vic Terrace its never found a good place to 'live', its the slimness of an LCD that we need, in a 32" size I only have 3 criteria; Good…
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old xp laptop hd on new windows 7 laptop?
Hello I have an old laptop (Acer) which was loaded with xp but although the hd is still working fine the laptopps pretty well broken so unusable. My question is,is there anyway i can buy a usb case for the old laptop hd running xp and get it to work on my windows 7 laptop via the usb (new laptop is packard bell windows 7…
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Anyone recommend a good/cheap adsl over power line adapter?
One of my maxvalue adsl powerline adaptor things has just broken. They're pretty pricey to buy, so I wondered if anyone knew of: a) one that is cheap, yet compatible with mine b) alternately, a cheap and reliable alternative Thanks!
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Can I get Outlook to work with live.co.uk email acccount?
Hi, I have been trying all morning to work out how to use my Microsoft Outlook with a Microsoft "live.co.uk" account, but no matter what I try it comes back that it is unable to connect to the server. Can anyone direct me to where there may be help or directions as to how to do this as my Outlook is full of archive emails…
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Is there anymore I can do to fix this spoof (?) email issue
Got a hotmail email addy which I check online. Received some bounced back emails today saying I had emailed various contacts with either blank email/spam link. Am obviously mortified as I havent sent anything and nothing is in email sent folder. Have deleted all contacts in hotmail, changed password, run AVG (found…
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PC Repair Shop Business - Worth doing or not?
I've got 10 years experience in IT. Have worked from Junior all the way to 3rd line Systems Engineer. The idea is to open up a small shop offering to repair PC, Laptops, Phones etc. with minor emphasis on selling. Stuff I would consider selling - Mice, Keyboards, Ink Cartridges, Disc Media, USB Hard Drives (stuff I would…
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hotmail server problems?
Is anyone else having problems connecting to hotmail? my computer did an update last night, so not sure if it coincidence but can't access hotmail account. keeps coming up with server error in / application. however also can't access it on my mobile either?
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returned mail
The last couple of days my internet has been real slow, i have just started getting returned mail "Delivery Status Notification" from addresses i dont know, has somone hijacked my mail or got into my wireless. i dont get alot of help on line as im on a mac and it all seems to be for windows. my son uses xp on his wireless…
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New external hard drive not showing up
Just bought a new external hard drive. Connected it to my laptop running Win XP and showed up fine. Connected it to old desktop still running Win Me and it said the drive was not formatted and wouldn't let me write to it. It asked me if I wanted to format it and it seemed like the only way to get it to show up, so I did.…
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my netbook screen appears stretched
hi i plugged my netbook into my TV Monitor to watch football, since then my netbook screen appears to be stretched. it seems like the netbook screen hasnt reverted back to the original resolution, it still thinks its plugged into a monitor, does anyone have the answer to get it back as its doing my head in! its an Acer…
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email address problem
My email address is joebloggs1@gmail.com and I'm getting emails (spam) that have been addressed to joebloggs@gmail.com. Any ideas how/why this happens please?
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Automatic email spam
Its clear that my pc is infected, as a virus is picking up contacts from my address book and firing junk email to friends, family and business associates. Is there anything I can do to stop this apart from reinstalling the o/s. Its very annoying and I have started to delete entries in my address book, will this contain the…
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Outlook 2010
I have literally just set up my new Office 2010, looks very good, some nice features in there......two things...... In the settings how do I configure it so it will only access/negotiate through a VPN to an exchange mailbox? At the moment it will only work without VPN, switch it on and it loses itself And two, underneath…
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Where can I get a battery for a Viglen Dossier GS laptop?
Have just bought a second hand one which has a charger but no battery. Does anyone know where I could buy a replacement battery? Thanks.
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Need to find an App Programmer
Following the Apprentice tonight, I have decided to try and actually get an App idea that I have had for a while created! Where might I find an App programmer to work with?
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kb2535818 FAILED
Oh what am I to do? Running Windows 7 Professional on my laptop and this windows update keeps failing. What can I do to get it to update? I've tried manualling installing it and it still fails..... I've tried the windows update fixer and it still fails ..... When I check windows update log I get the following error code…
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Dead Pixels on HTC Phone
Hi all, I just ordered the HTC Desire Z phone from Amazon. The device itself is great, however, there seem to be 2 dead pixels central of the screen which are very distracting on a white background. Do people think there is a chance that amazon will exchange the product. On such a small screen, the dead pixel are quite a…
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Bl**dy wireless router
Got new pc yesterday, signal strength from router is 2 bars, then it zonks upto 4 then down to 2 again, and often it loses the signal altogether. Old laptop (oh how sorry I am that I traded you in, wee friend) was fine. Just checked this now and signa; strength is 1mbps. :mad: Also, it has Bullguard installed. Am sure I…
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Laptop recommendation please- what you got ?
Hi I'm looking to buy a new laptop, please recommend me the best one which could be bought under £370. I had toshiba A300D but the fan was making so much noise and had to replace it twice in 6 months. Cheers
