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IE10 tab what have I done? OK. fixed it
Usually when I click the tab to get another page in IE10 there is a list, or icons, of previous pages and also a piece of text that if I click opens a private browser. Now I just get my home page, Google.co.uk. Obviously I have done something, but what? Fixed it, I had reset how the tabs open a new page.
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Xbox live and adapter?????
My son has an xbox360 in his room and due to the set up in the house with the telephone cables I cant connect it directly to the router so I need a wireless adapter. I have a router which although fine downstairs it doesnt seem to have a very good range for the signal on it but that may be the house as its a big old house.…
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Sky HD box making noise
For tha past week I've been hearing a strange noise when I'm watching a recorded programme. The best way I can describe it is that it sounds like a heart beat in the background all the time. It goes faster if I fast forward the programme. Its not loud enough to distrupt the programme but it is annoying. Any ideas what it…
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Ethernet splitter
My router only has 2 ethernet ports but I have 3 devices I wish to connect.Is there such a thing as a 2 into 1 splitter/adaptor so 2 devices can share 1 of the ports ? Only 1 device will be on at any 1 time.
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immobilise
I have been told about a website called 'immobilise' where you register your valuables/gadgets and stuff online, and its directly linked to the police. its completely free. Has anybody heard of this before? I just had a horrible thought that its advertising whats in your home.......if it isnt legitimate. many thanks
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Help netbook has a virus
Im not very techie so bare with me. started with facebook- dodgy ad on my fb wall and other freinds not sure if me or others can see them-thourht must be fb fault. But on here now my posts and others have underlined blue words the hover over and pop up advert appears. Happens on other sites clink on links that look like…
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DVD drive not opening with button press
Hi all, On my laptop (Dell) periodically the optical drive doesn't recognise a button press to open it. Normally the light will flash once and the drive will open. Occasionally it just stops doing this. I press the button and nothing happens, no light or opening. If I go into My Computer and select the drive and eject via…
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new netbook?
Dad's just asked me to search for a netbook for him, problem is I've no idea what to look for. It would just be for web surfing, checking emails, facebook etc but he wants something that runs quickly. He initially wanted a laptop but thinks it's too big so I suggested a netbook - anyone any idea what to look for or know…
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Corrupted 32gb memory stick
Yesterday I managed to corrupt my 32gb memory stick. It worked ok on my Samsung Galaxy tablet yesterday morning. I must have pulled it out of the tablet too fast or something because when I put it into my laptop it wouldn't read it. I tried it in my netbook running Ubuntu, but still it wouldn't read it. I downloaded PC…
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Blocking the MSE right side panel with ADBlock
Hi all, Was wondering if anyone could help me block THE WHOLE right banners on MSE forum. I want to block: * "We run the MSE forum" Picture * Forum Jump - User Control Panel * Free MoneySaving Email Panal * Popular Now * News * Twitter * Tunechecker Top 3 * MSE's Twitter I have ADBlock, so I would have to manually add the…
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how long does a tweet take to appear?
hi there i have just signed up to twitter in order to tweet a company , have tweeted them about 20 mins back, but has not shown on their feed, how long will a tweet take to appear on their feed?
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Maths question...need assistance please.
Stuck on these questions, and with the answers and a brief explanation i think it will help me greatly. Please help.... Three cards are picked from a pack of cards. Each card is picked and then PUT BACK into the pack. What is the probability that the cards consist of: A. Three red cards - I assume this is 1/2 x 1/2 x 1.2 =…
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Microsoft Office / Word
I have two related problems: 1) Each time I open Word with a User account, I get the message "do you want to make changes to this programme" and need to click 'yes' using administrator password. Word then opens. 2) When I save a document, the 'save as' location defaults into the administrator account. How do I set up…
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Greedy Sky admits: We crippled broadband with TOO MANY users
Sky has confessed it has overloaded its broadband service by putting far too many Brits onto its network. The media giant told The Register that it has run out of capacity in certain corners of the UK, which has knackered its users' internet connectivity at peak times. Subscribers to Sky Broadband Unlimited in Doncaster,…
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Camcorder software
I've just bought a JVC HD Camcorder and am now looking for some good software that will allow me to edit and save/burn the movie. Any suggestions?
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Google Drive Tab
Google has decided to pin a tab for drive in the top left when i open chrome, been all over the net to try and find a solution on how to get rid of it. I have uninstalld drive with Revo but it's still there, i have the latest version of Chrome, this tab loads first so i have a list of documents instead of my normal Google…
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Microsoft Security Essentials - Not Updating
For the last 2 days my Microsoft Security Esseentials has failed to update. I have tried doing this manually clicking the update button, it starts searching but then just stops with no update and no error message. Anyone else had the same problem or know what the problem is?
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Warning for Wireless users
Please remember to log into your hub and change the channel your router is on. Now most people who already know this will have done it because of other routers set the channel 11. However I have noticed that a council installed device for measuring my energy supply was interfering with my router set to CH13. If you have…
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FLAC to WMA VBR transcoding...?
I have an archive of audio recordings in FLAC format on my main PC. Sometimes I want to listen to them on my portable audio player, which only has 1GB memory, so I'd like to convert them into WMA variable-bit-rate (VBR) files for listening on-the-go. Are there any good, simple (e.g. drag & drop) and free (!) FLAC to WMA…
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Canon Scanner HELP Please
I am having a problem with my Canon Scanner. I have had the scanner for several years with no problems but now I'm getting the following messages & have no idea how to resolve the issue. "Release the lock switch, detach the USB and reconnect. Scanner will be closed" then "Unable to open the TWAIN Source. Please check the…
