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Help with new pc spec!
Hi, my current pc is lagging, on it's way out and needs updating. So I have been looking into a new custom built pc to suit my needs! - however, I am no expert, all the cpu and ram and motherboard specs just confuse me, so I am hoping someone can advise if this pc is going to be good for what I need! This is what I have…
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Got This Link In An Email - Help
Hi I got this link in an email from a friend. I thought because it was from a friend it was ok and I clicked on it. Something came up on my screen and said checking for virus and trojans etc and then a box came up trying to get me to download it which I denied. My free avira anti virus software came up defend. I just want…
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Need Good IT support shop in London and SE area
Recently had my PC trashed by a virus which can by pass (by turning off) Ms Security Essentials software. So need it cleaned up and contents rescued (seems it is hidden rather than destroyed), Decided to upgrade my home office network at same time by getting new pc and using old cleaned up one for my photo library etc.…
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Status Remote Control Socket problem
We have a set of the above. We had a power cut about 9 days ago and when the power came back on two of them were operating on the same number on the remote. Wouldn't mind, but specifically do not use the two items at once! Fortunately had one unplugged at the time and have substituted one of them, but was wondering if…
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Ipad 2
Im thinking of buying a ipad 2 mostly for use at home and for traveling on the train. I cant decide whether to just get one with wifi as i will mostly be using it at home or if i should go for wifi and 3g. What do over moneysavers recommend? :j
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Firefox 4 - Whats it like - should I upgrade now? Updated: Firefox 5.0 Already?
Hi everyone! :) I keep getting pop ups on firefox encouraging me to upgrade to version 4. I held off for a while originally as a couple of months back people seemed to be having problems with the new version? Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on it now as I would happily upgrade if it's better/faster but would…
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Sata Hard Drive Error - Computer wont start up :(
Hi guys, right before my exams i got a message saying somehting like "sata hard drive error" and then wouldnt load up after i had shut it down. So a month after my exams i have returned to attempt to fix it or atleast know if it is fixable. I dont have a windows installation Cd for it. Im using windows Vista. The problem…
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macbook can't find external hard drive
My macbook can't find my external hard drive anywhere. It works on our mac-mini absolutely fine. We've tried the following: * usb ports are working fine * it's not to be found in system profiler or disk utility * we've checked the power supplies Any ideas?? Thanks in advance for your help.
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Is this a stupid question/idea?
I phoned someone today and their phone switched to a fax tone. So they must have a fax machine that answers if they don't answer the voice call. So I had to search on the net for a free internet fax service as I no longer have a fax modem connected to my computer. I don't even have a phone line in the same room as my…
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What Digital Camera around £100
Hello there I have £40 Curry's vouchers and I need a decent digital camera. My budget is around £100 I am a bit overwhelmed with all the choice, can anyone give me a few pointers on what features I should be looking for, to help narrow the choice down.…
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Comodo Internet Security Pro 2011 v5.4
Free for i year. $500 virus-free guarantee(USA only) http://www.downloadcrew.com/article/22370-comodo_internet_security_pro_2011
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Lines on laptop
Hi my advent is about 3 yrs old and when I put it on last wk there was a line about half way down all across the screen, and now there is another near the bottom, I don't know what they are and don't want to pay for somebody to fix it if you guys can help me. It never goes away whatever is on the screen, sorry I am not…
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help- new computer
Bought a new computer today and have to collect it tomorrow. What do I take out of this one ? I have online banking and amazon accounts etc - is it possible to get all this out ? What else do I do ?
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Netbook advice please!
Hello Techies Can I pick your brains please? I have been vaguely on the hunt for a netbook for a while now but every time I research it I get too bogged down in all the detail and end up leaving it alone. I'm after something small (obviously) for portable use around the house - web surfing, iplayer, email etc., all of the…
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Raid 0 partitioning?
Can anyone help me with this please? I have a Dell Dimension 9200 which has two 320GB hard disks combined to make a 640GB partition. Is it possible to split this into, say, 80GB for the operating system and software with the balance in a separate partition for data? If so, what is the easiest (cheapest!) way of doing it?
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Adobe update?
When i switch on my laptop it says that my adobe is out of date and to update it, should i do this and is it safe to click on the link my laptop gives me??
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sony and lovefilm
hello, i hope someone can help! i have a sony tv and have it registered and have previously watched love film internet films on it no problem but with a different email address to what we are using with love film now it says my account is not active,it is as i have dvds here from them lovefilm say i need to change the…
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Acer Aspire 5622WLMi Fan Replacement
I too have an Acer Aspire laptop, model 5622WLMi. The cooling fan does not work most of the time. It comes on quietly (as one would expect) when the machine is first switched on, but only runs for a few seconds. Sometimes it cuts in loadly and I believe that this is its fast speed. So it would appear that it doesn't run at…
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Problems. Back up and wipe clean?
I am having problems with my PC and feel it is time to give it a deep clean. Having never done it before, although I use CCleaner, I would like a bit of guidance if someone has the time. I am in the process of doing a Windows (XP) backup. I have left the settings as all checked, so does that mean that my emails will be in…
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Burn mp3s to CD - size problems.
As a guy with a degree in computing, you would think I should know this, but I have rarely burnt cd's and now need to, but running into a few problems. I have 20 or so mp3 files from a pod cast downloaded. I want to burn them to a cd so that my gf can listen to in her car. When I select the files in Window media player and…
