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MP3/MP4 - which one to buy?
Hi MSE Members, I am enlisting all your help to find an MP3 and MP4 player. Ideally the internal memory should be atleast 16GB with expandable memory (via memory slot) and a very good battery life. Maximum spend to be around £120. However, I was wondering what make and brand would you suggest in getting that will last a…
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notice about battery on laptop
Hi my daughter has a Sony vaio laptop model PCG-7184M and has it about 2 years with no problems. Tonight when she turned it on a notice came up saying: "the installed battery may not be properly connected to the computer, or may not be compatable with the computer, click ok to enter hibernate mode and remove and insert the…
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Netbook reset
I have a HP Compaq Mini running XP, and i now no longer use it much and want to give it to my Nephew. Over the 3 yrs i've had it, I have installed quite a bit of software, so would rather do a complete reset. As it has no disk drive, is this possible??
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HP 8500 Copies Have Streaks
Hi All I have the 8500a and found it to be a decent printer. However when i photocopy the sheet comes out with hundreds of vertical black streaks running down the page. Have tried googling but everything is refering to a streak (from dirt etc) or streaks where it is discoloured or similar. Have cleaned & aligned…
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DSLR Camera
can anyone reccommend a decent entry level DSLR camera for someone who would like to take up photography, and if they like it, may consider a part time self employed business.... thanks in advance.
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Outlook Express desktop message alert - how please?
I'm using outlook express and think there is a way to have abox come up on the desktop when you receive an email but I can't find it in the Options box. Please can anyone explain how to set it up? Thanks
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Tabs in chrome
I have just downloaded Chrome as Firefox was beginning to cause problems despite removing and reinstalling. However I remember now why I got rid of Chrome previously and reverted to FF - it's the tabs on top. I can see that this is a continuing issue with lots of other people and google don't seem inclined to give people…
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Scanning problems, please help
Hi Guys, I've just installed my new CanoScan LiDE 110 into my MacBook OS X Version 10.6.8. I followed instructions and all seemed to be great. Plugged in scanner to MacBook via USB cable but when I try to scan a photo I get the following message: Cannot communicate with scanner. Cable may be disconnected or scanner may be…
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Symantec advises disabling pcAnywhere software
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16740153
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google earth
is there a way i can get more updated versions of the sat. views on here, currently i'm seeing 2006, somehow I thought there was a way of subscribing to it
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Help in keeping clean and tidy
How about a Sticky thread with the above title? As I hang on to my old computer as long as I can I'm a devoted fan of HOW TO SPEED UP A SLOW PC but I need more. I make the case thus: If, like me, you like to try out new software then don't have time to tidy up so just can't imagine what my main drive has on it and what…
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All in one pc's. Any good.
Just been into currys and seen the all in one PCs. I have very little computer knowledge so spoke to the assistant, but it soon became apparent that he knew even less than me. I liked the look of this one…
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Cannot connect bluetooth mouse to Windows 7 - help!
Hi, been having problem with this across multiple machines with Windows 7. I've got a Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000, and I cannot get any W7 installation to recognise it. When I first got it, it connected and worked, but since switching that machine off, I've never been able to get it to connect again. Any ideas?…
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how do I get windows mail after changing isp
Hi I had windows email and did have plusnet providing broadband but have moved to sky. can I continue to use the windows mail account and somehow connecting it to sky? not a techie person so any advice appreciated.
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Freebie websites?
Can anyone recommend a decent but free website builder/hoster? My mum is just starting up a new business, and therefore I'd like to get her online to help advert Any advise gratefully received. Thanks
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Internet on Netbook
The other night I was using my netbook and all was fine. I turned it back yesterday morning and I could only log onto to certain sites. Last night when I got in from work I can access nothing. I presume it is something that Virgin have done has I have tried a different netbook and it does the same. Any ideas would be…
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Editing video & removing/covering up logo
I have been given a product video by a supplier who has given me full permission to edit it, remove their logo and use our own branding in place of this. They have helpfully cut the video into chapters so it is easier for me to pick the bits I need. It is in .MOV format and the logo is static and on a white background…
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pre paid dongle?
I was given a netbook with a pre paid dongle as a gift,I hurriedly got another prepaid one on three when it expired,the first one cost about £60,the second about £80. Any advice on where to buy them,and how to get a better signal?
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new printer
Hi I'm getting really confused and can't work out what printer I should buy. I was looking at a Kodak as they advertise cheap ink as I have a lexmark atm which costs the same in ink cartridges as a new printer:eek: I'm looking to get a printer which I can use for printing work stuff so ideally need one which prints on both…
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Free Driver Download Site or Software?
Please can anyone recommend a site or program which will identify missing drivers and allow me to download them without opening an account or having to pay a sub? I've seen a number of supposedly free sites, but most seem to require registration, and some appear to be rather dodgy. I'm trying to obtain the XP Multimedia…
