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ON LIVE is now live..
This is a games cloud that's free to sign up...if you have a computer you can not play games on as it is slow then this will let you play on a low spec computer..free games and demos http://www.onlive.com/welcome/3 PS i have nothing to do with it...saw it on the gadget show(they raved about it)
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using more than 1 version of browser
Hi A website i use does not work correctly with IE9. It suggests i use IE8 or IE7 or Firefox 3.6. I am using Windows 7 with IE9, Firefox version 6 and Chrome. Is it possible to use either IE8 or Firefox 3.6 while IE9 and Firefox 6 is still on my computer? Thanks
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Windows Live Mail
I have a 17 months old Medion computer running Windows 7 Home Premium. Using Windows Live Mail (which I prefer) I was able to press the envelope key on my keyboard and go directly to my inbox, no other action needing to be taken. After the PC being away at the Medion workshop for a problem to be fixed (it wasn't) I had to…
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How long should a 6V 1.2 Ah Rechargeable battery last
My 6V 1.2Ahr rechargeable battery, which I bought from Maplins and I use for my WIFI Solar House Alarm, has lasted less that 18 months. I have been advised that this battery should last for between 3-to-5 years. Is this correct and, if so, what should I do next ?
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Left mouse button on trackpad not working
Hey everyone. This problem has literally started within the last hour.:think: The left button on my laptop trackpad isn't working anymore. I can click the trackpad to open links etc and right click works fine. I've had alot at the mouse properties in Control Panel and nothing has changed. I changed the right button to…
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Who knows all the ins & outs of Nintendo DS ?
My son has been given some money by various people for his 12th Birthday, and bless him he has collected just over £100. Now I know he really wants a DS of some sort. I'm not really a fan - he already spends enough time on his Wii and his PC, and I'm quite strict about the types of games he plays (no Call of Duty or GTA…
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Does changing the Operating System affect a warranty?
I bought a 2nd hand Dell PC from someone & it came with Windows XP installed. I want to change to a Linux based system. Does this affect the warranty? Also, is it easy to change back to Windows XP, if I need to?
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Firefox not performing UK searches on Google
Currently using Firefox/3.6.21 - I do not like the latest version and I am happy to stick with this version. However having just come back from holiday - my laptop does not automatically perform UK searches on Google Have read various threads - but I cannot find a simple solution Any ideas?
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Unable to get my Web Site working - Help !!
Hi All, thought I would have a play (Big mistake) at setting up my own web site. Registered my site, navigationexpert.co.uk with 123-Reg and decided to use zoneedit.com to handle the my DNS changes as I do not have a fixed IP. Changed the NameServers in 123-Reg to point to Zoneedit. They are ns1.nameresolve.com ns2, ns3…
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Ink cartridge help needed please.
Thank you for the help I have already been given with my printer connection. Ive spoken to Lexmark support and now have the printer installed. Which leads me to the next problem. I need ink! I remember previously buying a cartridge from Tesco which was a lot cheaper than the Lexmark equivalent. I know the Lemark cartridge…
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Spybot Search & Destroy - temporary files not deleted
Whenever a scan commences, the following messages appear: We have located 966 temporary files... Scan speed will increase if you allow us to clean your temporary folder. Do you want Spybo-tS&D to do this for you? Yes No Never (will not ask you again). I selected 'Yes'. After that, it says 966 files can't be removed. Why…
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new ipod touch
I don't suppose anyone has any insider info on the release of a new ipod touch soon? Thought I'd get on over the next few weeks and was wondering if a new generation is out soon, if so I'll wait. :j
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PC wont detect Garmin sat nav
Edit: the problem solved itself....for no apparent reason. I didnt do anything differently - had tried the same thing several times. That's computers!!
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mac compatible, user friendly sat nav?
just hung on for Garmin CS for 1/2 an hour with musak and hung up. I am bewildered by the no of models of Satnav. My budget is £120 odd maximum, hopefully less. I need one that: fits ok in a small car, on the windscreen; has good battery life and can be charged by car cigarette lighter, mains or usb; is mac compatible…
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windows 8
Who is excited about windows 8? :j
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How to connect my printer to Laptop
I have an old Lexmark printer (30 Series, if that means anything) and cant find the disc to install it to the laptop. I have the lead and have tried to install it without the disc but even though it recognises the printer it says it cannot install unless I download some software. I have no idea what Im doing and dont want…
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Maximum number of items linked to wireless router
Is there a maximum number of items that can be linked up to a wireless router? Off the top of my head, we have around 10 items - possibly more - although not all will be running at the same time! Also.... how often do people find they have to reset their router; we tend to have to reset ours 2-3 times a week. It shows as…
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Windows 7 media center compatible DVB-s2 USB devices
I'm trying to find a compatible usb (can't be PCI) device that will work within windows 7 media center. I (wrongly) assumed any device with a BDA driver would work, but the 2 boxes I bought from ebay (some cheap chinese rubbish) just crashes, and the 2 replacements do the same. I used to have a compro s350 PCI which worked…
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About to have sky broadband and line fitted in need help!!!
OK so I was looking at various websites to see what estimated speed I will get once my Broadband and phone line is fitted in, however all the answers are different! SKY said I should receive between 2.5-7.0 Meg of download speed, however because I do not have a phone line fitted in I need to ask does anyone know where I…
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Log in blocked?
I am attempting to log into my Dell inspiron 1525 and getting the message 'The user profile service failed the login. User profile cannot be loaded'. Phoned Dell and they offered to fix my problem for £59.00. Up until yesterday my laptop was working normally - very very reluctant to fork out £59 quid without any advice -…
