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Freeview reception improvement after switchover?
Hi, I live in an area that hasn't yet turned off the analogue TV signal. I understand when this happens, they can crank up the digital signal. At present there are many Freeview channels I can't get - I'm not that far from the transmitter but I'm in a bit of a dip so I don't think there's a clear line-of-sight. I don't…
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google chrome is not responding
what is the problem with a laptop that always gets this message "Google Chrome is not responding" Most of the time, I open MSE, HUKD, FB and Yahoomail at the same time. But in the last couple of months even if I just open one site I always get this message.. So whats the problem with my laptop? Im afraid im not technically…
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Sky error code 104
Help please. I have upgraded from sky+ to sky+HD today,but i now can not use the interactive services or set up the HD channels. When ever i try i get error code 104 and when you check in settings it says phone line not connected. Worked fine on the + box. Tested the socket with a phone that works fine,tried another lead…
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wireless mouse not always responsive.
I use a wireless mouse and after a period of a minute without use or so it fails to respond. The batteries have power(tested with battery meter) but mouse does not respond without switching off or re-inserting. This also ocures with a different wireless mouse on my Netbook. What is the solution to this annoying problem? h
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I want to watch DVDs...
But am having a bit of a mental block. I'm sorry if this is a really dull question and in the worng place but please bear with me. I am going to Afghanistan this year and would like to take something with me so I can watch some films. I'd like to take something like series 1-8 of a tv show like House etc. I won't be able…
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Using a sandbox as extra security?
Hi just wondered if anyone is using 'Sandbox software' like 'Bufferzone Pro' http://www.trustware.com/BufferZone-Pro/ Is it a good way to prevent programs leaving junk on your PC ? The software runs in a secure section of your PC's hard drive or memory. Is it as good as it seems? Any problems? Which software are you using?…
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Windows keeps closing on its own?
Hi Guys, My lappy keeps shutting down on its own and then I have to restart. Its not when I'm using it, only when I've left it on for a while. It says : Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3 Locale ID: 2057 Additional information about the problem: BCCode: 9f BCP1: 00000003…
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How Much Do I Sell My Website For??
Hi, I used to buy websites to then work on the SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and try to get the page rank as high as possible. I then stopped doing this, and one of my websites was dormant anyway as I didn't use it at all. I originally bought the domain name back in May 2010, and it is due to expire in May 2012. The…
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IE8 Crashing/locking up
Hi, I have just recovered my PC from an infection using the instructions listed here. I am now left with a problem. IE8 keeps locking up on me requiring Task Manager to close it. I can have ONE tab open then open another and it then does it or I can have MANY tabs open and then go to open another and it does it. Sometimes…
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Error 0xc0000022
I have recently got a new laptop and have tried running the latest Football Manager (2012). It seems to be installed ok but when I go to start the programme a message appears as follows: "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022). Click OK to close the application." Does anyone have any suggestions to sort…
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Question about viewing pdf pages
Hope you understand this, its a question from my daughter at uni. When she goes onto the online uni library site on the desktop she can view all pages of a book clicks open, ie 1- 250. It is an adobe link. But when she tries it on her lappy she has to download each page individually. I've downloaded latest version of Adobe…
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Dabs.com - whats their refund/returns policy like
I am getting nervous as I returned a camera and wondered if anyone had experience of how long it takes them to reimburse your money back to your credit card? I have used Amazon in the past, for other things, and have found they refunded within days.
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Word processor for Android on a netbook
I've just bought an netbook and it has an Android operating system, which I am used to on a mobile phone and it's interesting to see it on a computer. My question is does anyone know a decent office package that is compatible with Microsoft Office and works on Android? Oh, and free too please. :) Or should I just download…
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MS Office 2003
Hello I wondered if anyone could advise on something. I've read the main MSE article on Office software. At work I use Office 2010 but at home have been happily using Office 2003 for quite a long time. My PC recently went to get repaired [luckily it was under warranty], one of the things they did was restore it to factory…
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Cloning program & recovery partitions
I have a hard drive split into three partitions - Recovery, program & data. Is there any way I can just clone the recovery & program partitions to a smaller hard drive producing a bootable hard drive? Fortunately SSDs are not involved.
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This week's security panic
Possible DNS problem on Thursday 8th March. If nothing else you could test whether if your computer is infected with the DNSChanger virus, and from that webpage link to see what the FBI has to say about it!
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WordPress plugins
I'd seen WordPress recommended on here a few times so when I decided to give one of my sites a face lift I decided to convert it from hand coded html/php to WordPress. I was so impressed with the simplicity of WordPress that I've even started to knock up another site based on it. I had to find some plugins to make my…
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BT and Talk Talk lose file-sharing appeal
Right so they have to send letters to cusotmers to warn stop downloading movies or we cut you off... Well how does that work!!! If some hacker is downloading via my router!!! how am i suppose to know he (or next door) hack into my router.. so if they hack into my routor and start downloading movies to their own laptop i…
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In car dvd player ?
We are looking for an in car dvd player for our car that not only charges through 12v and mains but has a built in battery. Not necessarily looking for dual screen as we only have one child, also must be able to be sited on the headrest and include straps etc. Does anyone know of any good offers on at all or…
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Dell PC working Monitor not righ colour
Hi, got another problem with PC the correct colour on my monitor screen, I got the disk that came Monitor when purchased it but when I load it asked for Spectral Code which I do not have. It is a LG Flatron screen L1915S, I do not want to purchase a new screen right now. Where would I get Spectral codes that I am asked to…
