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Ie9
Hi all, Can anyone please tell me how I can go back to using IE8? Have just switched on laptop and it said to update internet explorer which I duly did and now I think its really crappy and my gmail now wont load properly :doh:. Can it be changed!! Thanks
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Epson printer DX4400
Hi Any advi ce would be gratefully received. A non techy friend asked me to look at her printer. She bought it a couple of years ago and only attempted to install it last month. A message said the black ink cartridge was empty. She purchased a new one and with the same message asked me to take a look. After doing some…
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Internet access on the move?
What is the least expensive way of getting a laptop on the internet for about 10 to 14 days whilst on the move in the UK? What equipment is needed and much approximately would it cost?
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itunes and mp3 players
I want to use iTunes to store all my music but i don't seem to be able to put the music onto my Samsung mp3. Is iTunes only for apple products. I'm sure I read on here somewhere that there was a way of converting the files.
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Ad Blocker for Opera
as per the title, anyone recommend an ad-blocker for Opera please ?? :)
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Problems downloading mp3 file from email link (Outlook 2010)
Hi I wonder if any moneysavers can point me in the right direction here? I've recently got a new PC with Outlook 2010 and not quite sure if something's changed in the way it treats links. For example, somebody has sent me a URL for an mp3 in an email which ends as a .mp3 but if I right click I don't get the "Save Target…
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Problem with new ram
I've been trying to increase the ram on my Dell Dimension 3000 from 1 x PC2700 256mb ram to 2 x PC3200 512mb but my computer won't load with the new ram installed and I get blue screen errors. It works with each ram stick individually so each stick is ok. When both inserted I get a message 'new memory installed' and the…
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Which LNB do i need for Sky+ box using 20+ year old Sky dish ?
Wanting to give me old Sky+ box to my old boy, he currently has an old standard sky box with just a single output on the LNB and a single cable running from dish to sky box. I know i'm gonna need a new LNB with at least 2 outputs and to run a new cable but not sure what type of LNB i need to fit the dish ? The dish is…
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Best 14" Laptop?
I'm moving jobs in a couple of weeks so need a new laptop asap to replace my current work one, which is a Dell Vostro 1400. I want a laptop I can use every day in the office but also easily take out with me as I do a lot of travelling, so needs to be reasonably light but also have decent battery life. Useage is largely for…
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All In One Printers
Hi Folks After having spent an afternoon reading loads of reviews for one of these machines, my mind's a mudddle - lol. So I thought I'd post what I'm looking for and see what can be recommended. I'm looking for an all in one that sits nice and flat, prints fast, (don't have patience waiting for it to start - lol), it has…
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Opening page with IE
Due to mega problems with Firefox today, I've resorted to Explorer again. One thing I can't sort is the ability to open a new page in a new window with the right click button. Any ideas would help Thanks
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Wireless internet link
Hi - I hope someone can help me with this. We have a second computer and want to link it to the internet. We have wireless internet on our first computer. We bought a tp-link adapter, and have loaded the software from the disk. It's still not connected to the internet. What do we do next? The model is TL-WN422G. We are not…
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Could someone please look at my hijackthis log and performance stats
PC been running very slowly for a while...would be grateful for any advice. Thanks Commit charge total 715296 Commit charge peak 784284 Physical memory total 522224 physical memory available 135912 system cache 206712 hijackthis log... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 17:22:54, on 12/06/2011 Platform:…
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Windows 7 Homegroups & Virus Risks
Am l correct in thinking that being part of a Homegroup between all the pc's in the home that if one pc obtained a virus all other pc's are at risk if a file was opened/shared etc. Looking to set up a Homegroup but trying to establish if there is a real need and whats the risks are. Would hate to have all pc's infected.
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Drive D space low
Hi My new lappy runs Window 7 and I've just noticed that the D Drive, labelled RECOVERY, is almost completely full. When I bought the lappy in February it was almost all free, now it's almost totally taken with only 2.2 GB left. Anything I should do about it? Please note I'm not very techie, so baby talk only please.…
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Help! Security Shield
I keep getting pop ups from Security Shield telling me I have lots of viruses and then trying to get me to pay for a licence to run Security Shield. I have tried to follow the instructions on the sticky to download th anti virus software but it seems to be blocking me from downloading them! Please be very gentle with me as…
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Desperately slow LAN connection
I am using a PC with a usb broadband dongle without a problem and have today tried to connect with a lan cable to see if it is faster. With the cable I can connect to the internet but the connection is unbelieveably slow, 2/3 minuits to change page, if it changes at all. Some pages simply time out. Reverting back to…
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Best MP3 Player that isn't an Apple iPod/Touch
Hi Geeks, I'm looking for an 8Gb MP3 player. Don't want to spend £120 on a Nano or Touch and I'd rather avoid iTunes and be able to drag and drop files into the MP3 player. Realistically whatever I buy may end up sitting connected to the MP3 input in the car which is why an Apple product would be complete overkill if I…
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Broadband Speed test
Official MSE Insert: If you've arrived from Google, our fully researched Boost your BroadBand speed guide may be helpful. Back to the original post... Hi, I have just done the above test as recommended by MSE and don't really understand the results. You can give out this URL to other people to show them this speedtest…
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Photo Size
We have recently changed to an Apple Mac and I use iphoto. However, I am trying to upload a photo to a website but they are saying that my photo is too big. I have searched the application, but can't find an option to change photo size. Can anyone help? Thanks
