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Freesat TV technical question
My humax freesat box has a 'thingie' called diseqc switching which allows me to alternate between two satellite sets of channels from my bigger satellite dish. If I buy a new freesat tv (thus doing away with the humax box) does it have such a facility? Everybody I ask goes blank when I ask this question.....
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Apple tv, recommended?
Hi, can anyone recommend Apple TV, is it worthwhile?do I need to buy an HDMI lead from Apple store?
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On-line Grand Prix
Sorry if someone has already asked this But does anyone have a link to watch Grand Prix's on-line for free ?
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VHS-c to Mac/Pc but no camcorder
Is there any way to transfer our old VHS-c and Hi-8 camcorder tapes to Mac/Pc without the camcorder? Or should I send them off to a firm to do.
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Error Code 9C48 for Security update (KB 2256532)
I am continually getting error code 9C48 when trying to install windows Security update (KB 2256532. i have tried every suggestion on this and other forums both with no success. i have also E Mailed Miscrosoft got a reference code nearly a week ago but they have not replied. HELP
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PC TV Tuners
Can anybody recommend a good Freeview HD TV Tuner for a (soon to be acquired) Windows 7 desktop? The basic requirements are for: - Either internal PCI (or PCI Express 16x) or external USB 2/3 - Receive Freeview HD content - Be able to record the SD/HD content to video files that can then be watched via Serviio DLNA server…
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Internet Explorer 9 - Recommended security and compatability settings - or not?
Sorry to ask another question (I'll probably be asking a few until I get used to the new computer :o ). Internet Explorer 9 keeps asking me if I want to: "use recommended security and compatability settings" or "don't use recommended settings" I don't know which I should select as it mentions the recommended option uses…
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My tools button has vanished from tool bar
Hi Im using windows internet explorer and was wanting to delete my cookies etc to go through a cashback site. However the tools button has disappeared from the tool bar and after playing about with it for 10 mins I still cant work out how to do it. Any advice greatly appreciated. TIA x
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Best PC cleaner
Hi, I have problmes with my PC and I want to clean it up, what is the best free download cleaner to do this with. It is dell XPS 210 PC and running windows XP. :T
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Can I pls check if this 'Microsoft provider' is a scam??
Apologies if this has been raised elsewhere but I wondered if anyone could advise me on a call I received this morning. A call centre rang with 'extreme urgency' that as a 'provider' to Microsoft that they had a duty of care towards me. Apparently my recently purchased laptop has some hacking issues which they had…
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TV Lead
Can anyone help? I have an old Panasonic TH-42PWC60 and have mislaid the lead that connects the TV to the (separate) control box. Does anyone have a clue as to what the lead is and where I could buy one?
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Ad blocker for IE
Hi, Can you recommend a free ad blocker for IE? Many Thanks:A
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how many or how big a memory card do you suggest for honeymoon cruise?
i currently have just a 4 gb card obviously will be taking lots of photos but how much does anyone think we will really need? we will mostlybe using my camera which goes up to 12mp but i think i usually use a smaller level of quality. i have seen a 16gb card on amazon. cheers
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Windows 7 - How to do I check to see if I selected English or English UK on set up?
New computer, went to install Adobe Reader and it automatically detected that my computer is Windows 7, English. Just out of interest I selected the other language options to see if there was UK (as English could refer to US) and there is an option for English UK. I'm now wondering whether, when I set up Windows 7, that I…
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hijackthis log
Hi - am following instructions for "How to speed up a slow pc" sticky. Am unsure of point 5. have uninstalled AVG including the toolbar - is that safe? (have installed Avast). Also I cannot find windows defender to disable it - have looked in programs and security. My OS is XP. Point7. - am using Google Chrome- if I go…
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Todo backup not recognising external hard drive
Hi - am trying to back up to an external hard drive Have downloaded todo but it doesn't provide the external hard drive as a destination option when I try to do disk back up. In my computer the HD is drive E but only C is available. It also doesn't recognise hard drive as destination for automatic backing up and also for…
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IPAD 2 or Sony S
These are £329 and £299 respectively at John Lewis. Which one would people recommend for a first tablet, please,
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Can I run my laptop off a car battery
The battery's not very good in my laptop and I want to to use it while I'm out in the car (stationary with the engine off) Is it okay to use an adaptor in the cigarette lighter socket or will this flatten the car battery? Probably be for a couple of hours. Or am I better off buying a new battery for the laptop if I want to…
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Stack overflow at line 160
I've sent two emails tonight and got the above message each time. What does it mean and would the emails have been sent?
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Kindle/e-reader for 100 year old
Any thoughts about this idea? My grandmother is 99, 100 in May, she just went into hospital a couple of days ago with heart problems, but she is ok if weakened. Anyway my uncle, who lives with her (aged about 70/, mentioned something about a Kindle. My uncle has bought a few gadgets in the past, but he doesnt really know…
