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should hard drives be packed in anti static bags?
I just sold 2 on ebay and now need to pack them. Is is strictly necessary? I just recieved a graphics card a few days ago that wasnt, it was just in a jiffy bag and it works fine.
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Any way to watch HBO Go from UK?
I am trying to watch Game of Thrones tv series shown on HBO earlier this year but its not out on dvd or available on lovefilm etc yet. But it is available to watch it seems on HBO GO but only to those living in America, is there any way round this?
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Samsung N130 netbook (sorry bit long)
Hi all :o My nephew got this netbook 18 months ago on a mobile internet contract for his now ex girlfriend to use, it has been used at the very most for 4 hours on facebook. My nephew has no interest in computers at all, he don't even know how to shut one down! He asked me yesterday if I wanted to buy the netbook when the…
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Help Needed Please- HP D2360 Printer Ink Issue
Hi all, I would be grateful for some advice. I have this printer and replaced the origina HP21 black cartridge with a Tesco/Currys own brand. The ink has ran out so in good moneysaving style used a JR refill to top up the black ink. There is an error 'Printer cartridges(s) Problem' which I cannot clear despite being on…
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Cannot ping or connect to device on wifi network?
I can see my printserver on my wireless router WGPS606 is its hostname. My Home Network Devices currently connected to your BT Home Hub:Wireless network:asuseeepc WGPS606 Ethernet:No devices detected USB:No devices detected I can see from the log its ip address: 16:07:38, 18 Sep.(462356.100000) Lease for IP 192.168.1.70…
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Download Portal pc game for free until 20th Sept
use this link... http://www.learnwithportals.com/ then click on the download link....it will take you to Steam's page... Steam is an online computer game download store.... click on the link to download for free until 20th Sept.... to play the game via Steam you need to download the Steam program first on your…
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£10 MAGIX products code
newbie alert i really wasn't sure where to post this...but it's free so i will try here... MAGIX develop software for creating, editing, managing and presenting photos, graphics, videos and music... maybe not for everyone, but if you're looking for Pro to homeuser PC software for Photo, Music and Video management, sign up…
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Where to find iPod Classic Games?
I have a 120GB iPod Classic, and was looking to download some additional click wheel games in preparation for a long flight this Thursday. I can't seem to find any on iTunes, they all seem to be for the iPhone / iPod Touch or iPad. I'm using the latest iTunes 10.4.1.10 on Windows. I now they previously had Sonic, Asphalt,…
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DVD Burning software for mac (lion)
Hi Does anyone know of or use a good DVD burning/copying software for Mac. My os is lion so it will have to be an updated program. There are quite a few pieces of ripping software on the market and also in the mac app store but i'm struggling to find a good burning/copying program. Any advice will be gratefully received…
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Gimp software how to superimpose a face over another
Hello, can anyone who is experienced in using GIMP software give me a simple rundown on how to superimpose a face from one photo onto another. Many thanks.
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Mac: "Camera built in isight is busy"
Hi I'm trying to use my webcam on MusicMagpie, but I keep getting the error message: "Camera built in isight is busy" I've googled it a bit, and looks like it could be a problem with Google Voice, but none of those solutions seem to work. Can anyone here help please? The webcam works fine on Skype. I'm on a MacBook and…
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Ie and FF opening multiple windows
I have a new laptop (2months old) and for the last week or so whenever I have opened IE or FF it opens multiple windows - about 40+ of them! The screen then flickers as so many screens are trying to open at once. any idea why this is happening? It won't let me close or use any of the screens unless I wait ages and then…
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Have you heard of Chillblast computers?
Thinking of getting a Chillblast Computer as recommended by PC Advisor - around £750 - has 5i processor - which I want as I want a computer that is quite fast. Know nothing about them so wondered if anyone could recommend them. Or indeed recommend any other reliable brands/similar spec. Thanks.
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Reformating my computer.....should I?
I want to speed up my clogged up old laptop. Have read the sticky thread with 12 steps of things to do - it sounds very complicated. Forgive me for asking what is possibly a daft question (I'm not very technical) or something that is answered elsewhere (it can take hours to read through every little thread until you find…
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Looking to buy a new printer - which brand?
I'm looking to purchase a new printer; which brand would you guys recommend as being the cheapest / most cost-effective for lots of printing in colour? I read Epson would be good for the above - could anyone vouch for this? Thanks!
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Virgin super Hub password.
Likely a stupid/simple question . Have installed the hub .... working ( or you would not be reading this) Last Router was a Linksys and I set up passwords to protect my bandwidth. This new hub/wireless router has a 8 letter password on a sticker . Used that to log on with a laptop ( wireless) . Is there any point messing…
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Can someone please explain Microsoft .NET Framework?
hi I'm trying to keep my pc clean / tidy, currently on windows update custom I'm shown this: "Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile for Windows XP 86 (KB982670) Date last published: 9/13/2011 Download size: 28.9 MB The Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile provides a subset of features from the .NET Framework 4.…
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Sky+ playback not available
Hi, to avoid a double post I have a thread on techy problem with a SKY+ box over here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3494461 Any help/advice appreciated
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How can you paste something into Windows Explorer?
http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/using_bbc_iplayer/dr_problem On this page of the BBC iplayer guide it says in step 2 try copying and pasting the following address into your Explorer window: C:\Program Data\Microsoft\Windows\DRM But Windows Explorer is just a file hierachy; there is no box in which to paste such…
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hijack this report
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 12:58:09, on 18/09/2011 Platform: Windows 7 SP1 (WinNT 6.00.3505) MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16421) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\LightScribe\LightScribeControlPanel.exe C:\Program Files (x86)\Hp\HP Software…
