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maximising RAM usage by software
Hi guys, I'm currently using a piece of software on a PC optimised for 64-bit windows 7 which requires min 8GB RAM. Unfortunately, IT support haven't got round to buying me the right PC so I'm using it on a 32-bit Windows 7 enterprise with only 4GB of RAM. The PC is 2.2GHz dual-core so not a processor speed issue. When I'm…
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Card reader for ipad3
Wonder if anyone could point me in the direction of a sd card reader and camera connector suitable for use with the iPad 3. I know apple do one but they are pretty expensive. There are some available on line for about £5 but I have heard stories that they don't work properly,something to do with the power needed to run…
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Chrome > Firefox bookmarks
Hi, I have had enough of Chrome throwing a wobbler and not loading pages, or having to load a page twice for it to display, so have upgraded Firefox 3.6 to Firefox 12 - which is meant to be the bee's knees! Question is, with Chrome (v19.0.1084.56), we have bookmarks in the "title bar"(?!), under the address bar - as in the…
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Google Play problem
I've just bought an android phone and i'm trying to download apps for it on Google Plus on my computer. On my computer, I'm clicking Install but it's not downloading to my phone, even though it changes from "install" to "installed". please help!!
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AV - Buy it or not?
Hi All, I posted this in the Security thread a few days agao and no replies so thought it best to post today. My Avast (paid for) AV runs out in a couple of days time. Should I purchase another AV (Avast? AVG? Norton?) Or is it really safe to just download the free MS Security Essentials and just use that please? I have…
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Best price for an ipad 2?
Hi Anyone know of any good deals atm? Thanks
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Archos 70-need OTG host adapter that works
Hi, Love my Archos 70, but cannot seem to get the micro USB thingy to work. I originally purchased a case/keyboard and an adaptor which worked for about 5 minutes and then didn't! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004OYXMEO/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00 Have connected keyboard to laptop and it works fine. I have tried to…
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Problem solving non-working desktop
Yay for being the techie one in the family at the end of a phone! :rotfl: Desktop computer, has Graphics card and sound card only card extension wise. Not sure of overall specs, but essentially powers on, powers off immediately. Was powering on, powering off, then powering on, moving just a wee bit on to the Gigabyte logo,…
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DVD Burning programme
Hi guys I expect you have been asked this zillions of times but whats the best dvd burning programme to use? I want to make a dvd from a dvd (nowt fancy as I can't do fancy stuff) I'd prefer free, but would be willing to pay for something good. Many thanks for any help you can give me :)
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Google Chrome & MSE "Bad Request"
For some weird reason Google Chrome has suddenly stopped working with MSE beyond whichever page I first choose. Only MSE mark you. Fine earlier today. Now getting Is anyone else getting this with Chrome? As you can see from this post Firefox is working fine.
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Samsung Music Hub
I've just bought a Galaxy Ace and don't have music hub in my pre-installed apps. I've search in Samsung apps and can't find it. Anybody know how to download it?
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Hashtags and twitter
Still trying to get my head around twitter and how it works Say if I want a lot of people to pick up my twitter post, how do I compare the effectiveness of using different terms for linking? For example would I use #airpollution, #airquality, or #emissions? Presumably people interested in these terms would somehow pick…
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Firefox/Roboform Problem
I use Roboform and am aware that it doesn't work with certain versions of Firefox. So far I have been able to ignore the prompts for me to update to the latest version as Roboform doesn't work on it. Somehow, last night, I accidentally upgraded to the lastest version of Firefox and of course my Roboform doesn't work…
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If you were going to set up media streaming through the house...
...where would you start? What brands would you recommend? What's worth getting, and what would you miss? I am, apparently, now not with the times. I watch TV on my laptop, and I have a HD tv (and Sky) and that's it. I don't even have an external hard drive. So, if you were starting from this basis, what would you go for?…
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Disabling “Insecure Content” Warning in Google Chrome
Hi Lately i've been getting a lot of "insecure content" warnings in Chrome even on sites such as Scotrail yet i haven't changed any settings. To stop this happening again i added "–allow-running-insecure-content" in target box under properties of chrome. However when i open Chrome expecting my home page to open, i get the…
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Can I change audio in youtube video?
Hi folks, I have uploaded a video to youtube a music video set to pictures. As the sound is not to my pleasment can I redo the audio part of the video just by uploading a new mp3? thanks Martin
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Re: Ripped off..HELP!
Hi, have been properly ripped off this week :( Was after a tablet for my 10 year old (to get her off my laptop)! Rushed it due to the bank holidays and bought this...... (Can't post link)! 10.2 inch 8GB 512MB DDR2 Google Android Tablet PC - Cheapest 2.2 Android Tablet works with Flash 10.1 - WiFi , Touchscreen, Epad, Apad,…
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Laptop insurance for outdoors, please help
hi, looking to get my laptop insured and general personal possessions for when outdoors. anyone recommend any company? or website comparison? how do i find a reputable insurer? thankyou
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Hotmail blocked - how do I get it unblocked?
Hi all Hotmail has blocked my account after some spam emails were sent to all my contacts. but when I try to log in it only gives me the option of having a code sent to an old work email address to unlock it. I've been going around in circles trying to resolve this but you have to be logged in to send a message to their…
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Burn MP4 Videos to DVD
I want to burn an MP4 video from my laptop (Windows 7) onto a DVD that it watchable on an ordinary DVD player / TV. Any recommendations for software to use? Would obviously prefer a freebie but would consider paying a modest amount for something that is more user-friendly. Thanks
