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Registering a domain and building a website
Hi all I've been asked to build a website for a friend and I'm after some advice (basically because I've never done it before). I've found the domain name for a decent price on 123reg and it looks like they'll do the hosting as well. It's not going to be a massive site (to start with at least) but I want to do it properly…
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sony vaio dead with no warranty
My laptop has died after 3 years. Took to a tech shop and the bloke said motherboard was gone and would cost Minimum on 150 not inc labour. He said its not worth doing. I dnt use the thing excessively but he said it was gd that it lasted 3 years. I'm.not happy though shouldn't goods like this be expected to last at least 5…
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Intel vs. AMD for a new laptop
I'm in the market for a new laptop which will be used at home for basic stuff i.e. web browsing, downloading photos from camera, bit of word processing and spreadsheets etc. Having looked through the specs on some of the laptops, I'm getting a little confused as to which type of processor is best for this purpose. Can…
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Dell Dimension - Failing RAID0 HDD
I have a Dell Dimension 9200 Desktop PC about 5 years old which came with 2 x Seagate 232GB HDD in a RAID0 configuration. A month or so ago I got a message that one of the drives (Port 0 – ref ST3250820AS) was failing, and recommended that I back up immediately. I’ve done this for all my data, and now back up any new or…
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web page
Hiya Is there an easy and free way of getting a webpage?
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On line photo storage - can not view photos
Can anyone help? I have an account with Kodak Gallery but recently I have been unable to view the photos stored there - I just get a white box with a cross in it for each photo. I've tried using three different browsers (Chrome, IE and Firefox) but all with the same results. I contacted Kodak but forgot to say that I had…
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Laptop poor build quality
Are laptops excluded from argos's money back guarantee? A friend has bought a toshiba for himself but says the build quality is terrible. There's sharpish edges where plastic sections meet and it feels very flimsy. Is there anything he can do or is he stuck with it?
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Google maps..AAARRRGGGHHH
Why when I put in an address doesn't that address come up. Several flags but not even the same post code!!!!! Try it, the address I want to see is in Seville, Spain. 1° escalera 2° derecha Sevilla 41002
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Advent monza E1 pc world
Saved like hell to get laptop for daughter..no way could I afford cover..within a week she has damaged to top cover (the lid ) Does anyone know where to purchase a replacement...thanx in advance
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Permanent email address
My husband wants a new permanent email address for his business (not gmail or hotmail). As we keep changing ISPs we keep having to change email addresses. Do we have to register a domain name for this - he doesn't want a web page or anything as his business is through personal recommendations. All he wants is a simple…
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iPad 2 no sound on some apps- help please
Hi, I seem to have lost sound on some of apps, the sound is ok on itunes, youtube. I've looked at my settings and that seems ok and I've tried switching it on and off again but no difference. Any ideas?
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Laptop died - powerpack light flashing??? Help!
Hi Hope someone can help, I'm not techie at all! Was using my laptop this evening ( plugged into the mains) it suddenly switched off, tried switching it back on but nothing. Checked was all plugged into mains and noticed that the green light on the power pack was flashing. It's an Advent laptop. Any help gratefully…
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help with laptop keyboard problem
about an hour ago my the cursor on my son's laptop froze, wouldn't even work with arrow buttons, he tried restarting with no joy, he then downloaded the synaptics drivers. Cursor then started working but now a number of buttons aren't working eg A, B, N, R, Y, #, =, 0, 9, 8, 7, 5, 3, `, SHIFT and ENTER (at one point L…
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Disappointing wireless speeds - can anyone advise me?
I was given a Belkin N600 Modem Router for Christmas to replace my ageing Netgear DG 834. The main reasons were to be able to share a printer attached to it between our Desktop and Laptop and to be able to use my Laptop outside. (I'd been told that 820.11n offers better range than the Netgear's 802.11g.) The laptop is…
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Gran wants a computer!
Hi, Gran (who'll be 86 on her birthday!) has decided she wants a computer...! She knows nothing about them, but one of her friends plays 'Bridge' online during the winter evenings, so I think this is spurring her on. Mum said she's too old, which has made game old granny determined to get online! I've to advise her, and…
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mobile share dock
ive got a t mobile broadband share dock 100 + modem stick that we no longer require ,is it linked to the contract sim it was bought with or can i just sell it as is ?
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Gaming mouse
Hi, I received the pc version of Call Of Duty MW3 as a Christmas present, and am now in search of a gaming mouse. I have a budget of £35, can anyone recommend a gaming mouse to use with this game, I am a first time user of such an item. Any advice will be gratefully received, thanks.
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3 music store - DRM
Hi, I used to buy quite a lot of music on my old phone (nokia) that I had on the 3 network as I had a £5 free download allowance per month - so 3 songs per month. I used to be able to save them to my computer. I have a new phone as that one broke, and have been trying to download all my old songs plus a new song I just…
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Avast versus Avira
Hi everyone, sorry if something like this has been posted before, but I couldn't see it on a search. Anyway, what your experiences with Avast and Avira free editions? I've got AVG 2011 and I'm seriously considering switching because of all the extra features that appear on the main screen, plus the fact it does seem to be…
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ipod touch
son just bought himself an ipod touch and were wondering whats the best way to put music on it for free, am i right in thinking you pay thru itunes????
