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Broadband problems
My broadband provider is Orange, I have recently upgraded the package I receive from them to include home phone calls & a faster broadband speed & that is when all the problems started. Instead of getting a faster download speed it has now dropped to 0.24. So far they have sent out a new router - no difference. Tested the…
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Laptop issues! Help please!
Hi everyone, hoping someone can help me please. OK, I'll try and describe the problem as best I can, bearing in mind that I am a technobimbo. Switched on my Fujitsu lappy,as normal. Tried to delete a document from the desktop screen in to the recycling bin and the action just hung for ages, only thing I could do was switch…
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Windows Updates KB2676562 and KB2670255 keeps downloading
Every time I turn off my computer it downloads Windows updates KB2676562 and KB2679255. successfully. This continues to happen every time I turn off my computer and has been doing so for months. I have tried the Microsoft Fix It remedy but with no success. I cannot get rid of these 2 updates. Can anybody help please.
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Wall bracket not fitting on my LG 32LD320
Evening all. I've had an evening of frustration as the wall bracket I've bought does not seem to fit my LG 32LD320 tv. I bought this bracket: http://www.tesco.com/direct/tesco-24-to-32-inch-tilt-tv-bracket-wall-mount/208-7881.prd?skuId=208-7881&pageLevel= When I go to attach the bracket to the back of the tv it seems the…
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Hijackthis.log
Any advice re a slow laptop please? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 21:32:37, on 03/06/2012 Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906) MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16421) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe…
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Where to find stickers for a Macbook
Hi there! I know some stickers are either of low-quality or leave a nasty semi- permanent mark that just won't come off a Macbook laptop. So i just want to ask where can i find (and buy) stickers for my Macbook Air? * this is also to distinguish between me and my wife's Macbook. (yes, we both have the same model)
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Missing back button and tool bars
My laptop is working well, very clear etc but, the back buton appears on some pages, e.g. on this MSE page, but not on others. Also, there is no tool bar on most page. Can someone help me please? It's surprising how much the back button is used and missed. I have been trying to solve this all day.
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N type router
I'm on Virgin media BB and using an additional Belkin wireless router , G type, some of my newer devices support N type eg ipod touch, mobile phone PC, is it worth upgrading my wireless router? It won't skin me to splash out, the one I was considering is the one with an LCD display (gimmick I know but routers are pretty…
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Opera problem
I really like Opera and want to use it well. I have a problem which occurs about 50% of the time. I get the message the site has been blocked. I look at the blocking options and find there is no such instruction. I understand there is a setting which involves editing the registry file but think that in such a well…
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Some websites not loading. (Post Office Broadband)
Hi, for the past week I've been unable to access certain websites whilst others are loading perfectly normally. For example I can access MSE and the BBC without problems but yet others will not load at all, notably http://www.travelex.co.uk and http://www.nationalexpress.com and some only partially load like facebook. I'm…
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better with 2 routers or not? just a thought
Our BT hub works off our phone line in the hall. Most of our laptops xboxes etc work wirelessly with no problems. I know from this phone point to the back of our tv there is an other bt socket, would it be possible to connect another router to the socket behind the tv to run an xbox (wired connection) to receive netflix…
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Blackberry playbook bookmarks
Does anyone know if or how to delete bookmarks from the playbook?
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8GB or 1TB Refurb?
Hi, Looking for advice please. Looking at two refurbed Acer, one has 8Gb RAM and the other has 1TB HDD but can be upgraded for another £60. Which would you go for please? http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/ACER__a1-LX.RQL02.068/version.asp?PID=171#feedback OR…
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Family Tree (gedcom) to PDF
I am trying to find a way of convering a GEDCOM file, of about 10 generations of my family tree to PDF - For free - to allow printing I have generated the file from ancestry.co.uk The problem being that the utility included in ancestry only allows for 5 generations to be printed - which, appears pretty pointless - since…
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Sirefef trojan problem
my desktop computer is stuck in a reboot loop due to this trojan, which I suspect propagates itself each time the machine reboots (so it's now off at the mains!). Even safe mode is infected. The problem started yesterday with "live security platinum" finding its way on to my computer (I suspect a website I visited to get…
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Will it still work?
If you was to download something lets say an internet security programme and it gave you the options of countries and languages eg,English US or English UK would it affect the programme.Would the security still be ok.
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Light weight laptop needed - has to be carried often
I am a self employed bookkeeper and have to carry a lap-top to some clients premises on public transport. Being a lady of "certain age" my current one feels heavy at the end of a long day. I need a lightweight, reasonably priced, reliable laptop, able to take SAGE accounting and Word, Excel etc. (with DVD drive) Also think…
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Camera choice?
My ancient Fuji is going to need replacement. Budget probably about £150. What I'm looking for in a camera is: * good point and click ability, as my photography skills are rather limited. * quick load / reload times. Yesterday I was trying to take pictures of low flying WW2 planes and by the time the camera had reacted to…
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Samsung colour laser printer
Looking to replace a canon i965 inkjet as it prints with horizontal faded lines, tried cleaning the print head with water and blowing air through but still not cured. We do not really print very often so looking for a colour laser, as it seems lasers should be more reliable for infrequent users. Having researched it seems…
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New scanner/printer
My printer has run out of ink, and I thought I might as well buy a new one as I'd like a wireless one. Any suggestions for something that will do printing (minimal, including photos)/scanning/wifi?
