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cheapest DSLR i can find?
Hi guys, i am looking at buying a DSLR. in fact i know exactly which one i want - its the Canon EOS 1100d. the reason i am posting this up is if anyone out there can give me a few ideas on the cheapest way to get one? When spending this sort of money i have heard of a few tricks of the trade to get cashback etc so any help…
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'Progressing' from Desktop to laptop and now ? tablet'
Technically I am a very slow learner. After a long time I'm now wondering if I could, as a beginner, manage to 'work' a tablet. Would one work off my exisiting wireless router (like my Toshiba Laptop) and would I need new software? I have Microsoft Word, Excel and I use Microsoft Outlook for email. Would I need to load…
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Is it too much hassle moving data to a new laptop?
Im interested in getting a new laptop with Windows 8 and better features but i have never transferred all the information from one computer to another, would it be fairly simple transferring everything from a Windows 7 machine to a 8? Im assuming i can store everything on a drive and then just move it over? would i…
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good free apps for ipad?
recently got ipad 3 for my birthday- any good free apps? only ones i know yet are bbc iplayer and a radio one shame who wants to be a millionaire isnt free, never paid for angry birds only done free version on iphone also still need more followers and comments for my media sitcoms blog :p
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A basic cheap(??) monochrome laser printer?
Hi I've tried searching the web for guides to find a good deal on a printer for quite a while, bearing in mind the cartridges are most important when it comes to getting a printer. I'm still lost. :mad: Could someone tell me what brands I should be looking at for basic black and white printing printers only, medium quality…
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No sound on laptop
Short version no sound from laptop - not even when starting up. However, did play sound during PSA last night. PSA error code was 2000-0142 status 79 ran microsoft fix it - no problems found read dell and microsoft help pages IDT high def codec listed under speakers/headphones- shows as operating normally. Is that enough…
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HDMI problem with PC
Just tried to connect an HDMI cable from my PC to the monitor. When I connect the cable I lose all my icons and therefore can't do anything, when I pull the cable out the icons return and all is fine again. What am I doing wrong, layman's answer if possible as IT numpty, thanks.
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HP laptop NC6400 software query.
Hi [HP NC6400 - XP SP2] I have a 'Golden Shield' icon in the System Tray which reports message: "Embedded Security - Not initialized. Credential Manager - User logged off." Anyone have the same setup and know what this software does? As far as I know my laptop does not make use of this software (As the above message would…
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Adblock plus won't download
I'm trying to download adblock plus 2.1.2 for firefox but I keep getting a error that just says "there was a error Downloading adblock plus".... Any ideas?
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Hijack this help/slow laptop
Yo dudes, my dads laptop is very slow... Can anybody help with this HJ log? MTIA:o Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 13:47:38, on 23/10/2012 Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906) MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16450) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe…
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Laptop Battery
My laptop which I do not use very often appears to have a duff battery. Unless the laptop is plugged into the mains adaptor it will not power up and even when connected the battery charge indicator does not light up. I want to be sure that it is the battery and not the charger before I go to the expense of purchasing a new…
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10" tablet HELP
Hi there Techie types! Can you help me? DD (14yrs old) has asked for a tablet for Christmas, now my budget for her is £200 this year, which I don't really want to spend ALL on a tablet. Have searched ebay, amazon and various reviews has anyone got any advice on the best tablet for my money?? I am tempted to ask her to…
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Recommendations for decent cooling PC case?
I have a Dell desktop which I bought reduced and stuck a lovely graphics card into it (ATI 5850) and it's been running well for my gaming, but seemed to underperform for some games, such as Witcher 2 and Skyrim (with the mods ramped up), and skyrim kept crashing. When I looked at the temperature readings on my card, I…
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How do I update my Windows 7 Home Edition?
Hi Folks Every time I try and shut down my computer an explanation mark (!) appears, signifying that Windows need updating. However, once I start the updating process, the process completes after a few minutes with the following message "Some updates were not installed". Can you please advice how to overcome this problem.…
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procamerashop.co.uk
Has anyone heard of or dealt with this company before? I'm looking for a couple of 'Canon' L series lenses, quite pricey items, so looking for the best deal obviously. I've previously dealt with Panamoz, who are excellent on price, but delivery from Hong kong where they're based is £20 tracked to UK. Procamerashop have the…
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Buying cheap cables - luck of the draw?
I've been doing a bit of research on this forum about buying cheap cables from Amazon (or wherever) rather than expensive ones in the shops or direct from (eg) Apple: 1) The "genuine 100% " "A++" type things on line would seem not to be, so what you are buying is a cheaper imitation. Morally this may not be OK, but then…
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PC World Laptop cover/insurance
Hi All A few months ago I brought a laptop from PC World and was sold their insurance, he gave the good sell on it and a months free. What I need to know now is it worth it. Am I covered for everything like it says, What if I need a new charger common problem on my last laptop, am I covered for that? Paying £10 a month…
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RFID Reader/Writer & read-write tags
Hello, I want to get some RFID tags and use them to store information for some items. Where can I get an RFID reader/writer and some tags for a reasonable price? (Under £60?) This is for a student project, so I don't have a lot of money to spend. I'd like it to have USB so i can connect the writer to my PC.
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Laptop with Blu Ray ODD
*Probable stupid question alert* I'm thinking of getting a new laptop, (Samsung RF711), which comes with a Blu Ray ODD. My question is...will I be able to write to and play CD's and DVD's with this? I know little about Blu Ray and the spec does not offer much help. Really sorry if this is a stupid question...I have tried…
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Lovefilm on my tv options?
Am after getting lovefilm for a few months while gf recovers from a big operation, but dont fancy the trips back and forth posting DVDs back to them. The streaming option they do, how would I get that on my tv? I have broadband (virgin) but no consoles etc connected to the tv that will allow Internet access, is there any…
