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Windows Easy Transfer-Which Sequence Do I Use?
I'm shortly doing a PC data transfer from Windows XP to Windows 7 using the above. It's a couple of years since I last did one (XP to Vista) so I'm just trying to remember the sequence. All the Microsoft tutorials online suggest to run the software first, and copy the file and settings over to the new PC. Then install any…
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Streaming question
Forgive the basic question but I just want to be absolutely sure of my facts before I go off on one. :D When 'streaming' is listed as being a heavy drain on your monthly internet allowance, could the likes of YouTube be to blame? YouTube is streaming? Also, what would xbox downloading come under...'web' or 'streaming'?…
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keyboard missing out letters
i have no idea if this is a keyboard problem or a pc problem. what has started hapening is that random letters will just not work. today it was the space bar, other times its seemingly random letters etc. i thought i may have a virus so ran a full avg scan plus a malaware scan but nothing turned up. the keyboards about 6…
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Switch Virgin cable from TV to internet?
I have Virgin, but the router is in another room, but I have a cable going to the Virgin box which happens to be next to the Sky box. I want to use Sky Anytime on the Sky box now they allow any broadband supplier. Could I take the lead out of the TV, connect it to the old virgin router and then to the Sky box?
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Is this site slow or what?
Is it just me that seems to get very slooow pages loading in the forums? This happens with IE and Chrome.
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please help to find laptop £400 to £450
Hi guys, Thanks for your help. I am looking for a 15' to 17' laptop Prefer with fast processor - i5 - what is AMD equivalent? Think I need at least 4 RAM - but more is better. I don't play games, but I do watch iPlayer a lot on-line. I know John Lewis, M&S and Sony give 2 year guarantees - but they don't seem to have any…
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Is a phone cable live?
Hi, I have a phone cable that runs up a wall, I have no idea where it starts, or whe it finishes, but I want to get rid of it. Any idea how I can test if it is "live" I would say that there is an 80% chance that it runs to an old phone socket which it removed years ago, but before I cut it, want to make sure Cheers
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Internet trouble?
Been finding some sites won't load so cleared cookies etc. and did a speed check, but this froze and just said "preparing to start" so went to another speed test site, this started and then froze after 30% of the test! What should I do next?
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Recoomendations needed please?
I need a couple of things for my PC the main being a portable hard drive of either 500gb/1tb. Ive found one or two 500gb for 60 quid, is there any good ones cheaper elsewhere? Also can anyone recommend any 80mm case fans for a desktop?
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Laptop only working in safe mode?!
Evening, I have an Advent (6553 I think!) which has been playing up for a few weeks mainly Firefox crashing and lots of window explorer errors. I ran all my Avast anti virus and it didn't find anything and I tried a System Restore but there is no set point to go back to, even though it has been set before. Last night (and…
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Which TVhas a socket/port to be able to use some sort of headphones with?
Hi all, sorry if this is the wrong thread to ask on but the Television thread did not seem to be the place for this question either. My TV has finally given up the ghost and I want to buy a new one but as i want to be able to watch the TV in the evening without complaints from the neighbours (live in a flat)I want to buy…
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help needed - broken laptop
I hope someone can help. I have got an old Toshiba laptop with windows xp still works great. However, in a fit of rage today, my OH punched the back of the screen and the screen has now gone. I could still see half but its all gone different colours now like almost fragmented:mad: I have got important files on this laptop,…
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Do public libraries charge for ebooks?
I read a lot usually books from charity shops. I have my eye on a Sony PRS - 600 on ebay, as the title says do libraries charge for borrowing ebooks?
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Dell Bios?
Hi just double checking as everything is running OK. My Dell Inspiron M5110 says within system information that the 'Bios version string is A04' yet when I check 'Downloads' it recommends 'Bios Version A03'? Will this be the latest Bios? & is it important to download the latest Bios? Appreciate any help
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0% interest deal on Mac Pro (not 'Book') anywhere?
Hi, I want to purchase the entry level Mac Pro: http://store.apple.com/uk/configure/MC560B/A ...but I want a deal where I can offset a full repayment, without having to pay more than a small admin fee, and perhaps a small deposit. The best deal I have found is with Andertons.co.uk, who buy through Apple's official…
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Powerline networking
Hi all I currently use a wireless network adaptor to pick up Internet on pc but was wondering what peoples experiences are with Powerline adapters? The reason I ask is i am going to need more than one connection - Xbox, PS3, Sky HD etc?! Would you recommend them? Thanks
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Reputable laptop recycling
Hi I have a packard bell laptop/netbook (think its a 13" screen) which is about 3 years old but has a faulty power connection. I no longer need the laptop as I have acquired a new one, does anyone know of an envirophone/mazuma type service for laptops? I'm really not expecting much value wise. A quick google brought up a…
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My printer doesn't work with my new laptop
Advice needed please. My HP deskjet F2400 doesn't work with my new toshiba laptop. Can anyone help me find out what I am doing wrong. I have installed the printer and it says 4 documents waiting to print. I get flashing small orange lights on the front of the printer and the paper comes out blank. I have installed the ink…
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The best program that can log my network activities
Hello All, I'm new here and I'm seeking for the program that can log which processes are using my network connection. That logs entire transfer through my TCP/IP. I think that I have virus on my computer that random sends some data (probably emails). Thanks very much.
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Is it possible to.....?
Hello I would like to know if it is possible for me to transfer a programme I downloaded to a new laptop. If it is how can I do it? I really do not want to pay for it again. I bought it 4 years ago and they do not have that version avaialble anymore - they have a new one but the original suits me just fine. Thank you.
