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setting trusted IP address on router
I've blocked some sites on my netgear DG834G router but It wont accept my IP address as trusted so I can't see the sites either......Ticked the box and put my address in but still blocked....what am I missing here? it looks simples:D
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phone to portable speakers. Can Ido it?
Trying to connect my mobile to portable speakers. I need a connection between male usb and male 3.5ml jack. Is there such a thing? Help!
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Inspiron 1501 getting hot - HELP!!
My laptop, which I am looking at giving to hubby after treating myself, gets very hot, is there a way to clear the dust out without having to remove the keyboard? DG
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Is this Windows update stuck?
I have had a service pack 1 update loading now, stuck on 55% loaded, for over 50 mins. Says installing 2 of 3. Think it is stuck. Will it be harmful if I stop it?
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bt wiring linebox
Hi I am new and hope someone can answer my question plse. I moved my bt line box for decoration purposes and all the wires have come out of their slots. I have a BT NTE5 line box and on the bt side I have three screws? marked A,B and E. The four cables coming in from outside are coloured orange,blue, green and brown. I did…
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PC World £50 Voucher Issue
Hi All I recently bought a laptop from PC World. I chose the laptop carefully (well not as carefully as i thought) and intentionally chose one that had a £50 voucher as i wanted to get some other bits and peices. Asked if i could use the voucher at point of sale and they said NO you will have to wait until Feb 2012 to use…
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Library audiobooks: convert Overdrive WMA to MP3
Hello. I have recently subscribed to my local library's ebook service. They use Overdrive Media Centre to deliver the books. I had to upgrade my Windows Media Centre security to allow me to do this (I now know that this has to do with Digital Rights Management). My issue is that I would like to listen to the audiobooks I…
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Shredder
I am thinking of downloading a free shredder on my laptop instead of using the recycle bin ? Do you think this is a good idea ? I have been googling them and am unsure also which would you recommend for Windows Vista ?
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Are you an IT support person for elderly relations?
After yet another frustrating visit to "fix" my 80 year old dad's PC (nothing wrong with it), I came across this alternative take on Silver Surfers in the Daily Mash http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/elderly-parents-reveal-plan-to-buy-!!!!-computer-201111184563/ My dad seems to have a complulsion to set his…
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Network Stumbler please help
Please help i have had a stroke and suffer with Aphasia, so reading and writing is not good for me so if you could be patience with me i would be pleased i am am finding that I have not added the programme of Network Stumbler could you please tell me know how that i can delete it. thank you :mad:
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Portable DVD players
Any one have much experience with portable DVD players? We`re traveling with the little one over Christmas and thought it would be good to have. It`s a long flight so does anyone know how much I need to pay to get one with decent battery life? Any help much appreciated.
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Java Auto Updates
The most irritating thing on my new laptop is the constant interruption by Java to advise me that there are updates. Driving me MAAAAAD! Not too sure what Java actually does for me, assume it probably is better to keep it on. If updates are essential then fine but I read somewhere that java updates can be large and do not…
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Open Office and file formats?
Have decided to not bother with MS Office on my new laptop but to use Open Office.org instead. I have some Excel files which i still use and these do open in Open office so that is great. Just a bit confused about file formats. Sometimes when I open an Excel file it asks me what format I want to save it in. Please could…
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Avast Icon Problem
Following advise fro here I removed my Avira antivirus and installed Avast. However, I have no icon on my main screen or in the system tray. Without these I have no control over the program. When I check on the Security CEntre in the Control Panel it says that Avast antivirus is on and up to date. I have tried to repair in…
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Printer Installation Question
Hi all, I have a Toshiba notebook without a cd slot and am thinking of buying a Kodak Hero 5.1 all in one printer. Can i download the installation program because i cant use the cd:beer:
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re-speed
Hi, I had my daughters laptop yesterday to try and see if my printer was faulty, or pc.;;It seems it must be printer, as I had same trouble trying to load it on hers as mine, I have posted this before.. The thing I noticed most was the speed of hers, compared to mine; Hers was twice as fast. I was getting 2.4/2.1/1.7 and…
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Samsung to release modified tablet
A modified version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is set to go on sale in Germany later this month. Samsung has redesigned the model in order to satisfy a recent court ruling, which said the original model resembled the EU-registered design of the Apple's iPad. The court banned sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in Germany…
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Where to swap games consoles?
Does anybody know where I should start looking to try and swap games consoles? Is there a specific place that people use to swap them? Would I be best going to a shop and trading in? Would I be best selling on ebay and then using the money to buy the other console? Any other ideas? I am trying to swap a wii, with balance…
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Is it safe to bank online with wifi?
Is it safe to use online banking with wifi? ...and what security software would anyone suggest- macafee, norton...? :beer:
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Flat screen monitor
I have a flat screen monitor from an apple mac, although the plug on this is different can it be used with my pc either by fitting a new plug (wiring instructions would be needed) or using an adaptor plug.
