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Facebook - can't share links with a community only with a group?
I recently joined a facebook community. When I see something on another fb page that I want to share, usually I can share with the rest of a group of which I am a member, by selecting share and entering the name of the group. This share function is not available for a fb community. Why not? What is the difference in…
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Broadband
I have been using the same ISP for years so I'm well out of contract I'm just paying month by month. Because I have a slow broadband connection I then qualify for a grant to have a high speed wireless connection. My question is am I paying in advance for my current broadband or are they billing me for the month thats gone…
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Jessops repair cost?
Hi Everyone, I sent my Pentax K-r to Jessops to be repaired after two issues arose:* The kit lens mount suddenly broke, I took it out of the camera bag and it was broken (no lie.) * [A few days later] the shutter suddenly started going off whichever button I pressed and the viewfinder became very fuzzy. So I took it to be…
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selling computer
Hi techie guys, I am thinking of selling my computer and upgrading, however my concern is that I do a lot of financial transactions and want to know how to safely remove all traces of bank/CC details that are stored/used any ideas
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Slow Netbook Hijack Log
My mum's Acer netbook is always showing high CPU usage/internet explorer using high memory etc. She only uses it for internet and email and has never installed anything since she has had it - apart from the norton antivirus. Details are as follows: Commit charge total - 494008 Commit charge peak - 576056 Physical Memory…
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Buying a cheap PC
Hi all, Looking to buy a cheap PC for a family member for around £200, maybe push to £250. I thought this would be quite easy, but it appears not! :mad: He only really uses the PC for internet browsing, with the most taxing thing he does being steaming video such as SkyPlayer. For some reason his Windows XP machine has…
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Web Design Training
Hi, does anyone know about or have experience with learning the basics of web design from home? I would like to take steps towards gaining the basics through home learning / study Thanks
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Android tablet recommendations up to £200
Good morning. I'm on the look out for an android tablet for a birthday present. I know there are a lot of options and I don't mind trying our one of the chinese tablets as long as they are from a decent UK seller. Does anyone have any recommendations? Don't really mind about having either a 7" screen or 9/10" screen but…
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Which Media Streamer
OK I need your help. I am looking at a media streamer, initially so photos, and videos on my laptop can display on our LG42LH500 TV. It can be wireless or wired, as I do have a couple of Net-X Homeplugs I can use for a wired option, but would like advice on benefits / disadvantages of either. I would also like to look at…
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Lots of spam emails.
Hello. Since the start of April i have been getting 30-40 spam emails a day of which nearly all seem to be from the same place. It has a link for you to unsubscribe from the emails and all the emails have this (D.P.C., 1357 Broadway, #553 New York, NY 10018) in the email. I have not clicked the link by the way. The part at…
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Keep Getting 'Internet Explorer Has Stopped Working ...' - with HJ Log
Hi Am wondering if you guys can help please? I have been having problems with my laptop for a couple of weeks now. This was just before Norton expired - I now have Microsoft Security only. If you try to open more than two seperate Internet Explorer (for example if you have followed a link to a new website) I get a message…
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LG Bluray Home cinema return? repair or replace? help
im rather at a loss what to do im suffering with a problem with my LG HB405SU home cinema system. my best guess is that maybe the bluray laser is failing. it keeps ejecting bluray discs with error check disc. this is on blurays that previously worked no problem. dvds seem ok and the surround sound is working fine.…
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How do I update my Garmin Nuvi?
I have plugged it in to the laptop but the only options are to look in the files or open the data, I can't see an option to update! No disc came with it, so I'm thinking it must be doable online.. any ideas? Thank you x
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Dell Basic Warranty - Next Business Day. Any advise and customer experiences?
I have just bought a Dell laptop with a Business Warranty called "Dell Basic Warranty - Next Business Day" Does anyone have experience with dealing with Dell and could you please explain what this actually means? Thanks!
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Laptop not picking up home broadband
My DS's laptop was working fine until a few days ago and now does not connect to the internet. When you go onto the control panel and look at the options for wireless connection, there is a red 'x' besides the Sky broadband connection we have at home but shows other options, (ie BTOpenzone), are available. My son has…
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Laptop issue
Please be kind - non techy person! DS got a laptop for Xmas, which uses the wi-fi from our Virgin hub. However, it frequently 'drops' the wi-fi and he has to re-connect all over again. The phones, wii and PC itself are all fine with the wi-fi its just the laptop. When he reconnetcs it can see our account OK, but sometimes…
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ram upgrade can i use compatibilty
hiya i have a hp 530 notebook with vista home basic under system information it says "installed physical memory" 2.00 gb under system information it says "available physical memory" 626 mb i need to update the memory vut not sure what i need can i use compatible ram if so anyone have suggestions please?
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Has anyone heard of : Discount Laptops Today
I want to buy a laptop recommended by Which magazine SAMSUNG Series 3 NP300E5A-A01DX 15.6" Laptop - Silver but it seems to be end of line as having real difficulty finding it actually availalbe on line. I've come across it at this online store called: Discount Laptops Today... Does anyone know this company and know if it…
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Parental Control and logon time limit
Looking to restrict my children on the family computer to X amount of hours per day. Last night I downloaded "Windows Live Family Safety" - part of the Windows Live suite. This seems quite good and what I am looking for. However one problem - this only denies/allows the times that they can login at, NOT the duration they…
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Slow Laptop
Hi, Wondered if I can get some techie help please? I have followed Closed' guide but pages in IE are still very slow to load, also my laptop gets v hot and sometimes shuts down. My hijackthis report is below and I have noted the following Commit Chg Total - 540276 Peak - 647228 Physical Mem Total - 1038768 Logfile of Trend…
