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Virgin Superhub - separate router?
Hi I hope someone can help me. I have Virgin broadband and when working it's brilliant, but it constantly drops out and the hub is reportedly pants. For a long time there was talk of being able to use the hub as a modem only, and attaching a separate router. This was repeatedly delayed however, and I'm not sure if it's yet…
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Could someone help me spec a build please?
Hi Posting on behalf of a friend who asked me for advice on speccing a build he wants for video editing etc About the computer upgrade.. This is where you might be able to help me. My bro hasn't ordered anything yet as he said that Motherboard etc was just a suggestion of what he thought i might need. He says it's been a…
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using skype on Xoom tablet
Hi, I have Xoom tablet and installed skype on it. Now whenever someone calls me I can hear other party for just afew seconds then it tries to show up video but then application freezes and cannot end the call either. Any idea why this is happening and how can I resolve it? Thanks MS
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Good file shredder ?
hi there can anyone recommend a good free file shredder ?, many thanks
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Red line on the screen of my telly
I have a LCD telly that has suddenly started showing a thin red line from top to bottom towards the centre. Once the TV has 'warmed up' after say half hour or so it tends to vanish, but I'm wondering about a possible cause. Any ideas?
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Syncing iPad
At the risk of sounding extremely dense , I have synced my IPad to my laptop and got my purchased items from iTunes onto my iPad , can I transfer other tunes in my library that I didn't purchase. eg from cd,s etc , and how do I do it ( I have been trying for hours):rotfl:
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sony tv and iplayer
hi for some reason i player is not working on my sony tv, it says loading etc sometimes it will find the program but after less than a seconds play it just does the swirly loading thingy i also cant get my photos up and demand 5 is as bad so there is obviously an internet problem? ive checked all connections but thats as…
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Hyperlink permissions
Is it just me? For the last few months, on occasions the I am told when using the hyperlink tool that I don't have the required permission to post a url. There doesn't seem to be any consistency as to when this happens, and when it automatically allows a url to be included on the post. It's totally frustrating having to…
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How to Install a Software fix?
Hey how do you install a software fix? I have been given an anti-virus CD, do I install the CD as normal then restart my computer and double click on the fix or do I install the fix without a restart?
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Trying to copy cassette to PC using Audacity - why won't it work?
I am trying to copy some cassettes (compilations) onto my pc. I have installed Audacity. I have a personal cassette player and have plugged one end of a standard jack into its "earphones" socket and the other end (a matching standard jack) into the line-in port on my dell. The player works fine on its own but when I turn…
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What counts towards a BT broadband 'usage limit'?
Prior to joining BT at the end of last year I was advised by them that their 10gB package was adequate for my purposes since, whilst I spend hours every day in surfing, I NEVER download films, music etc. BUT... ... already in the first month I have exceeded the limit by 2gB and have received warnings that I may have to…
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usps
I keep getting a email from the above which I have never opened because I think I read somewhere that its a scam,can anyone confirm if this is true or not.
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Google search problem
As above, a very annoying problem with google search. When I search a topic, on the results page when clicking on an address below the first couple(that are shaded) I get redirected to some random webpage. Can anyone help me please?
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Firefox keeps crashing
Helloo, Its all in the title really, Firefox keeps crashing and it is really doing my head in! I also have google chrome (for some reason?!) and same thing is happening, and ideas? Thanks YDSM
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Old unused mobile phone
I have an old Nokia phone that has not been used for about 4 years, I was going to charge the battery and gift it to an elderly neighbour to have for emergency use but the battery does not seem to be taking the charge, is it worth persisting ie. leave it on charge overnight or should I just give in now? I am not sure of…
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Blackberry battery life
Looking for some advice. My one month old blackberry's battery lasts for less than a day. Eg, I charged overnight, from 8pm - 8am this morning (battery was 100% charged) and although I've never actually made/received any calls, BBM'd, texted, received/sent e-mails, used internet, listened to music or played games etc etc,…
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Where is spelling checker, grammar guide in Word 2010?
I am sure this is blindingly obvious but I can't find it. Where is the spelling checker and grammer guide in Word 2010? I am running windows 7 64 bit. :(
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Router Securiy
I have used an old router to extend the range of my wireless range. It now is working well but I am concerned that the security on the number two router being used as an extender may be open. I have tried to open the settings for the extender router but all I can open is the settings for the main router which is well…
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Favorites display how do I get it back?!
Im using Internet explorer 9 on windows 7 64bit how do I get my Favorites bar back on the left hand side built onto explorer?. I hope someone knows what I mean!!!. Now a star with a green arrow use to be something else their as well which make a list on the left rather than using the tool bar. Thankyou. When I click on the…
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Suggestion for laptop with firewire
I need a laptop with a firewire port and I think mine might be about to die. I can't seem to find any current models with firewire apart from super expensive macs. Any suggestions? Was planning to spend £500-£600.
