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external hard drive.
We have just put all our music onto our pc and are looking to put it on an external hard drive. my question is , would we be able to create play-lists etc. to connect to and play music though our amp? Or do we need to buy an mp3/ipod. I hope that makes sense. Thanks in advance.
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microsoft updates
hi having recently cured my previous problems with a virus, trying to do updates but there all failing....anyone
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Getting to grips with new Netbook.
First thanks to all for the advice regarding security, have installed the free version of Avast, do I need to run it from time ti time or just leave it to do its thing? (first PC, have Macs) Then what is the normal thing when I leave it for a while, sleep or hibernate? Next, should I use till battery is flat as friend says…
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Need to have different versions of Excel spreadsheets
Hi Folks At present, I have got Excel 2010 on my computer. However, I need to have excel 2007 to do other work. Is it possible to have 2 versions of excel on my computer at the same time. Would that cause any interference between the two? Finally, if it is ok to have the 2 versions at the same time, can you recommend any…
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Changing to Windows Live Mail from Outlook Express - help needed
I recently got a new PC running Win 7 professional (64bit). I used Outlook Express on my old pc and the nice young man who set up my new one, said I now had to use Windows Live Mail which was its replacement. He migrated over all my emails. However the address book did not migrate with them. There is an option on the…
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Help with what security I should be running.
I posted in the what security do you use thread, and RussJk suggested I open a new thread with my hijackthis log in, to see what Im running. This is my OP; Hi, Im after some advice please. I was running microsoft security essentials and avast on my lappy. Now wether coincidence or not, I ran scans with both a few weeks…
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dvd region
how do I unlock a region code on my dvd its a sum vision 1000,it only seems to play certain discs!!:mad:
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Looking for Stocks & Shares accounting software
Any recommendations for simple stock & shares accounting software. Already have Sage for other accounts, and want to keep share accounting separate. Don't like the look of GnuCash as it does too much. Just need something simple for share cost, broker charges and stamp duty. Then sale revenue from share sale and broker…
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Wireless TV?
Hi, I have recently installed a wireless bridge to work with my HD TV on Freesat. It works well with great reception/pictures on I player and itv player. This "Catch up" TV is a great facility--much better than fiddling around with tapes! However, I was wondering if I can use this type of facility to transmit my desktop…
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think im going to scream .....
ok ok a few of you might have seen me asking for help before :eek: i do appologise but im asking again..... i love doing the competitions and freebies :j BUT im having problems when i click on some of them an email box pops up... i cant send emails from this email box it says it doesnt recognise my email address :mad: i…
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My website has 300 outbound links??
Hi all, I have a website called ( link removed to comply with MSE) Its over 10 years old and has always done well on google, always on 1st page and often number 1. I tweaked it a few months ago and it disappeared from Google. I just figured that I had been greedy and added too many keywords. I have uploaded and old copy of…
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Alternative Operating System
Got an old laptop I'd like to try using a different OS to windows on. System is 6 year old Toshiba with 55Gb HDD, 2Gb RAM, 1.73 Intel Celeron processer. Recent install of Windows Vista Home Basic and no data I need on it. Tried reading some of the tech sites about this but whilst they start making it sound easy they often…
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help windows chrome crashed
My laptop will not open windows. the fan comes on and the screen lights up but windows will on open, As anyone got any ideas or advise please.
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help lost wireless connection on my laptop
A cry to all techies out there. I have wireless sky internet at home, no issues. Went away from home and took a 3 mobile broadband dongle that we also have and installed this on my computer. Came back today and computer does not recognise and can not find ANY wireless things, like my sky, next doors sky or my wireless…
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How do i watch a film from my laptop on the tv?
What kind of wires/leads so i need to do this? Is it complicated?? Is it scary? Is it effective? Is it expensive? That is all :) :cool:
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problem viewing youtube in full screen
For the last couple of months I have had an annoying problem when viewing youtube clips, I can watch any clips I want but whenever I try to expand the clip to full screen view all I get is a black screen although the audio is still working. At first I thought it was something to do with my graphics card or computer setting…
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Threat of legal action!
About 10 years ago I 'bought' 2 domain names, they included the name of one of the worlds biggest companies. I received an email and letter attachment from their legal dept (I've checked it out, it is legit) saying they 'want' 'demand' that I sell them the domains, or face legal action. I think I'm probably on to a loser…
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Replacing Windows 7 OS with XP
Hi, I've been asked by a friend to switchback his Windows 7 OS with Windows XP. I've never done this before, though I have reinstalled XP on my own computer on numerous occassions. I just want confirmation that it's the same procedure. He has the setup CD and product ID. Thanks mr_vampy
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Facebook friends disappearing
When I logged onto Facebook, one of my friends wanted to add me, so I added him. I remember adding him (or him adding me) a long time ago when I first signed up for Facebook. Why are friends disappearing from Facebook? Anybody having the same problems? Don't think hacking is the problem though....
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Orange SF Syncing
Hi How do you sync contacts with gmail FROM phone to gmail? I must've done it once because the contacts are all there lol but can't remember how I did it. Thanks in advance.
