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iPad or tablet with flash?
I am ready to bite the bullet and get a tablet - but which one? Anything that supports flash and is as good as iPad?
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Password protected computer
Can anyone give me guidance as to how i can remove the need to enter a password whenever our computer is switched on please? It is a samsung computer. I am completely computer illiterate. When i got the computer it was automatically set up to need a passport to be entered in order for it to "switch on" fully. i want to…
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Dead PC
Just came back from holidays and heard a pop when i just turned on the mains switch, even though my PC is connected to a surge protector. I assume it's the power supply. Just took out all the other leads and left the 24pin in to the motherboard and no luck, neither on a different power point with a different kettle cable,…
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Updates been going on all night/'stuck'? - is this right/what to do?!
Hello, I'm wondering what to do about this - as my son was shutting down his netbook last night he gave a great sigh as it showed there were 42 updates to do! It's a brand new machine and running on Windows 7 starter. It is stuck on Update 28 - the same as he left it last night. Wondering if this is normal and just leave…
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Which DSLR
Hi guys and gals I'm considering buying a DSLR, but I'm looknig for some advice as to that is good. I've used them before, but I'm far from an expert; although, I do have a reasonable understanding of the relationship between megapixels, lenses and image processors... all that Mainly looking for advice/recommendations on a…
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why can i not get the edimax wireless adapter to work on a old pc
Hi my sister has given my dd an old desktop pc to use for doing home work and to use for facebook, the desktop has no wifi so i bought a edimax ew-7811un adapter, the desktop was taken back with the restore disc, have also installed the edimax cd driver and updated them using a memory stick. the edimax cant detect any…
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Hijackthis log - please can someone check it
Hi I've been having problems recently with slow running laptop. I've followed the sticky thread and think I've carried all steps correctly. Please can someone have a look at my hijack this log to see if there is anything else I can/need to do. I have 3GB RAM. Thanks Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at…
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Laptop advice: Fujitsu AH530 4Gb.
Hi, I’d appreciate your thoughts on this Fujitsu 4Gb laptop: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330619604404?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Was wanting to get a laptop to supplement the desktop PC, ie a second device to surf the web, shopping, banking etc. Was looking for a mid range laptop (haven’t really got…
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IE9 'not supported'.... help!
Hi guys. I run Vista Basic on a Dell Inspiron 531 desktop pc. Yesterday I allowed a routine Windows update to go through which happened to include an update of Internet Explorer to IE9. My main browser is Chrome but I keep IE installed an a backup basis. After the update, both browsers seemed to work pretty well as usual.…
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cant access safe mode due to a virus/malaware
Help!! My netbook shut down on me, then when it rebooted I get some stupid message telling me to pay €100 for a code to enter my pc, checked online and seems to be malaware How can i access safe mode so i can run my antimalaware, virus checked etc?? hitting F8 is having no effect, i can only acccess the bios on F2 Any help…
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Re-Sizing A Facebook Image
Hi, How can I alter the size of my profile picture on FB? I noticed people have pictures the full length of the screen and I think it looks well.
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samsung tv hdmi problem
hi there i have my virgin box and xbox connected through hmdi, when i tried to use them i get this message ( i have changed no settings "Mode Not Supported, The Resolution is not supported on this TV. Please change the resolution" i reset the tv to factory settings no luck could there be a fault with the tv?? , many thanks
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Waterfox " The fastest 64-Bit variant of Firefox "
The final version of Waterfox 7.0 has been released, get it from the Downloads page. If you are upgrading from previous versions of Waterfox and you want automatic updates you MUST do the following: * Type about:config in the address bar * Right Click > New > Boolean: app.update.cert.requireBuiltIn * Value: False * Right…
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PC Speakers..can I just plug them into the headset socket on my Toshiba SL738BHD TV?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9384002/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7COffice%2C+PCs+and+phones%7C14418968/c_2/2%7C14418968%7CPC+and+laptop+accessories%7C14419129/c_3/3%7Ccat_14419129%7CPC+speakers%7C14419136.htm Guys.....not wanting a mega surround sound or anything....just a better 'sound' than my TV has at the…
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Sound gone dead - High Definition Audio Bus problem
Hi all, Sorry to bring forth yet another issue but after updating a load of drivers I ended up with no sound. Was working OK before I 'Improved' things. I suspect that I have stupidly installed some soiftware that my system cannot run and that it is now looking in the wrong place for my hardware or looking for something…
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New laptop
Ok so my 5 year old trusted HP laptop needs a new powerjack for a cost of £75. Due to age of laptop i have decided it may be time to buy a new one instead of paying for repair. Any recommendations for cheap laptops? (under £350) I only really use the laptop for web browsing, downloading music/photos, facebook/u tube etc.…
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Can anyone recommend a good laptop tray?
Hey everyone. I have one of those laptop tables that has the pen holder, cup holder and the bit for the mouse but it takes up quite a lot of room on my bed so I'm looking for something a bit smaller. Ideally I'd like it to fit on my lap and my laptop has a bit of a overheating problem albeit it doesn't cause it to turn off…
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freeview HD box recording problem
firstly im not to good with cables so please be gentle:) I have purchased a technika 2010stbhdis freeview HD box, what I am trying to do is to record from the freeview HD box to vhs (yes remember them) I have connected the HD lead from the box to the TV and works fine. to record I have also connected 1 scart from box to…
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BT Broadband Collections
Anybody here having intermittent problems with their BT Broadband connection? I am FED UP with having to ring up their Helpline to complain about the constant problems I am having getting connected. The worst time is night, when I can't get connected at all for over an hour! And now the daily connection is getting worse,…
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Epson 525 default settings help
We have an Epson SX525WD printer and it prints great photos, text etc so no problems with anything in that respect. What I am wondering is if there is anyway to set print preview as a default setting so any time someone presses print they get their preview first. In the settings I can check the print preview box press…
