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selling an old computer.
How safe is this. The computer (desk top ) is in good condition but it is 7 years old. I have tried to do a format but it won't let me so i have deleted everything i could on it apart from the main working programs. I have no broadband on it now so can't download anything to format the drives. I did my banking on there but…
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I've Downloaded PIXresizer
PIXresizer is what I want but when I try to upload my photos, I get a message saying " The location you picked is not available please pick another folder" I want my photos from Photobucket to be resized. so I can try and sell on ebay. Hope someone can advise me. THANKYOU!
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How to retrieve Mac's Password (prev. data lost!)
my Mac died on me last week and had the choice to save the data but being the fool/skinflint that I am, decided against paying for a £6 caddy as I knew paying for the upgrade would be costly (hardrive and 4G £120). Now, I'm totally regretting it, and hadn't realised 'losing data' means my passwords, prev. software, the…
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Saving files from mac AND pc to external hard drive
I want to save files from two different machines on one external hard drive. I have loaded all the pc documents onto my Seagate hard drive and the mac can see them and open them. I have spare space and want to load mac files onto the hard drive too but the mac won't let me. I can only read files. How can it be done? It…
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Separate forum for tablets?
Am I the only one who thinks there are enough tablets around to warrant separate forum to 'techie stuff' or Mobile Forums?
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Google chrome for android missing history button
Just got a new tablet and using Google chrome for android when i noticed they have forgotten to add "history" button to it After a little bit of googling about this I found someone posted a great solution Just type: chrome://history in the bar then save this as a favorite works a treat - and because GC is in sync with all…
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Choosing a new laptop.
Hi Just after some thoughts on the best spec for my usage. I'm after a new laptop. I mostly use a tablet for browsing the web, but need a laptop for syncing the tablet my satnav, and my phone. I will want things like iTunes and it needs to be compatible with my WD Elements external drive where all my precious photos are…
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Decent Camcorder advice with £150 budget
Been doing a bit of research on camcorders and looking for one for holiday/special occasions mainly. I really like the feel of the Panasonic HX-DC2 but a bit worried about the tiny aperture, but I like the fact that you could just pop it in a coat pocket. Can anyone suggest something within my budget that could give me…
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Ipod charging?
Hi I want to take my ipod abroad with me and wonder what is the best and easiest to pack way for charging it while I am away please? Have seen a USB plug socket but wondered if anyone had any other solutions. And also if I get one of these do they need to be an "Apple" one only my husband has a Samsung one for his tablet,…
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Shared printer at home
I have a PC and a laptop, both W7 and connected to WiFi. The printer (very old one) is connected to the PC. How can I make it accessible from the laptop? I've ticked the box "Share this printer" in the properties. What next? When I try adding a device in laptop Control Panel it keeps and keeps searching ... If it's…
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GFX Card Recommendations.
My gtx card has died and would like some help in choosing another. I don't want a seperate power supply so would like the best I can get that runs off the motherboard for my desktop. Specs I can find on my desktop: ACER ASPIRE E700-1E7I INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q6600 @ 2.4GHz -2400Mhz 4 Cores 320GB SATA 2GB DDRII DVD +/- RW,…
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windows 8 - where is the help file?
Hi all, My sister very kindly bought my mum a laptop for Christmas with Windows 8 on it. My mum is a complete novice. I only have Win 7 on my own computer and want to point my mum at her help and support section so that she can watch / work through any guides and tutorials that are available. Given that I can't see her…
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Laptop not charging properly
Hi All, I have a Acer Aspire 5551 laptop and recently the battery isn't always charging when the mains is plugged in. If you unplug from the laptop and plug back in multiple times eventually it will start charging, but then if the cable is moved slightly it stops charging and you have to start wiggling it around until it…
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Apple iMac graphics failure...
Hi guys. Basically, I have a 2008 Apple iMac. It has been problem free, or so I had thought up to now. I had noticed that running vertically across the entire screen were a series of white lines. They aren't dead pixels, but they look like a kind of hue. I've tried to take a picture unsuccessfully, but did find an image on…
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Firewalls
I have a Firewall built-in my wireless router, Linksys WAG54GS. I also use ZoneAlarm Free Firewall. I have read before that you should only use one Firewall. Are these two likely to be conflicting with each other? I can't say that I have noticed any conflicts. Any advice on the Firewalls would be grateful. Cheers.
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Wifi network disapeared
Hi, last week I picked up my new netbook and set it all up with much help from guys on here .. However the other night it went kaput... Now I cannot find my wifi net work - it took me ages to figure out how to connect last time but this time the name of my network hasn't even appeared as an option.... How do I connect…
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Micro sim for iPad 3
I have bought a micro sim , that I am hoping to put in my iPad . It has £5.00 free credit and free Internet access ( it was going cheap on eBay ) so thought I'd give it a go. http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/orange-payg-micro-sim-with-5-00-free-credit-free-internet-ebay-orange-ukdirect-1335756?page=3#comments Hopefully…
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Freeview
Is there any way of getting Freeview if you do not have an external aeriel? - currently have sky hd box to view telly but looking at possible savings by cancelling sky.
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Replacement All In One Printer
My old Dell 1600n multifunctional printer needs replaced. I was given it about four years back and it has served me well since but now the pickup arm for lifting paper from the tray has broken. It would probably cost me more to have it repaired than buy a new machine. Don't know where I'd get the part anyway. So question…
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Adobe Real Player on Android -help!
I've just bought a Samsung Tab 2 and discovered that I can't watch 4OD, I player etc because the tablet didn't have Real Player. I thought this was a simple problem and that I could just download it but apparently it's not supported by Android anymore?! Tried googling this problem and downloaded various other apps that…
