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Avast antivirus
Avast Antivirus 4.7.1098 (VPS120531-1) is on but is reporting it's status to windows security centre in a format that is no longer supported. Is there an updated free version of Avast? I have automatic updates so don't understand why the format is no longer supported. Appreciate any help.
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Anyone heard of IJT?
My father who is elderly and rather confused has announced he's buying a TV off a company called IJT who rang him up trying to flog him stuff. He's bed ridden so he lies in his special bed chair thing in the living room and watches TV all day, so it's pretty important he has a decent one. The one he's got now is well over…
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Can a PVR double as an external HDD?
I don't have either of these, but might be tempted if they could be that versatile. What port would the PVR require?
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Flickr
Can anyone tell me how to get into my Flickr account? I want to upload some more pictures - I can see the existing ones but when I try to sign in to add some more I keep getting a load of stuff about a yahoo ID which I'm sure I haven't got, then it suggests going in via my gmail account which I've tried but it tells me…
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How do I block notifications from Facebook friends who are constantly posting????
I don't want to remove these few friends from my Facebook.. I just want to stop seeing hundreds of notifications from them every day. I am missing out from seeng what my other friends & family are doing. I am starting to not use Fb, as all I get is constant notifications from them. I worked out how to unsubscribe so they…
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Think Jessops have sold me a used camera as new
About a week ago, I reserved a camera at Jessops and was phoned later that day to be told they only had the display version in stock, would I prefer it if they ordered me in a new version instead, which I obviously said yes to. So it gets there yesterday, I pick it up and switch it on, and am a little suspicious the set up…
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Free firewall-alternative to present zone alarm?
Hi folks, Wonder if anyone could suggest a good free firewall, as I have had it with zone alarm, wont let my AVG antivirus update, have tried everything even reinstalling avg? Thanks for any suggestions, was thinking of comodo but would appreciate yoru advice. martin57
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Is it possible to reset iTunes?
A couple of months ago I transferred my entire iTunes library to my Apple Time Capsule as my movie files totalled more than what could fit on my MacBooks HDD. I now have no use for the movie files to be on my laptop so I want to move my music, apps, books etc back to my MacBook. I want to completely start from scratch with…
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Need Parental Control software for children
I need Parental Control software for children. Virgin Media Security was used before, and we could allow children access to the internet for say 30 minutes. But I don't rate the software, so have been tasked with finding alternative software. I plan to install ESET Antivirus - unlike ESET Smart Security, this does not have…
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better than a GForce 9800 graphics card and ASUS P5N-E SLI ?
I have a Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6400 Dual Core Processor (2.13GHz,2MB Cache,1066MHz) and a ASUS P5N-E SLI nForce 650i SLI(C55) Mainboard with a separate GForce 9800 graphics card. I am going to be building a new computer and giving the old computer away after replacing all my upgrades with the original parts. I have all the…
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Open Office- now owned by Apache, or SourceForge?
trying to download OO, but get redirected to a site offering ' Apache Open Office3.4' From their, I get a download site called sourceforge..? also, my internetdownloadmanager, despite expiring, still wants to try getting it, even though i thought i deleted that already?!
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Firefox 12 update?
After loads of reminders my Firefox now says it will update automatically - but when I looked at doing this myself I was concerned that it said I would have to disable AVG Safe Search. Does that matter? Will I have to upgrade my AVG? (Hate tampering with the computer whilst it's all working fine!) Worried!
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Tablet for child advice
I want to get a tablet for my little one for her 4th birthday as she likes me iphone I keep seeing ones for sub £100 but are they any good? I want to buy it second hand as being so young I don't want to spend a lot I want her to be able to watch videos from you tube(mickey mouse clubhouse and the like) and to be able to…
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TV Speakers & Headphones to work simultaniously
Hi I was wondering if anyone could help with a solution to my problem. I want to plug in wireless headphones into the tv, and the tv speakers to still work. At the moment, when I plug them in, they cut the sound off on the tv completely. Which is no good to me. My flat mate is hard of hearing. So when we want to watch tv…
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Business phone deals
Hi All I know this site deals mainly with personal stuff and household utilities. But does anyone know of a site or have any personal recommendations for business phone deals. My 3 year deal is now up and today I got a call from a company saying they will find me the best deal , but then proceeded to push just one company.…
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lost photos
Hi there, i was wondering if anyone knows of a free programme that could help me get my photos back. i deleted them off the sd card. any help would be much appreciated. thank you
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Cant get wifi on Iphone in house ?
I have just noticed in the last few days that my iphone is always saying not connected to wifi in "settings" so i am using 3g in the house. It has worked before on my wifi but when I go in to settings and click to my wifi network it says " unable to join the network netgearinternet" My daughters iphone is saying the same…
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best way to extend wireless signal?
Hi I have a sky wireless router which is pretty rubbish. Whats the best way to improve its strength? Should I buy a new stronger router or should I get a second one/repeater to put somewhere else in the house? Also, will any brand work or do i need sone compatible with sky? Bizarrely Sky dont seem interested in helping…
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Deleted Excel 2007 files by accident - Help!
Was removing lots of old stuff from a memory stick and accidentally removed the file containing years and years of budgets and financial info. Went straight to the Recycle bin, sure it would be there, but nothing I deleted today is showing. Is it still there and if so, how do I find it? Thanks
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Crash course in using the new ipad
Hi I have bought my daughter the new ipad for her birthday, complete techno phobe, can someone quicklyu run through the pointers for me to get going? She went on something last night which required my card details for apps etc is the necessary, how do you send photos etc? Thanks b