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Archives for February 2013

Shockwave flash crash in Chrome
Hi everyone I am getting frequent crashes of shockwave flash in chrome. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for your help :)
Iphone will connect to internet when out & about with or without 3G
I don't know if this should be on the mobile thread or on the techie stuff thread. However both my hubby & I have iphones, both 4S, and the settings are the same on both of them but when we are out and about he can get online with or without 3G and I cannot get online with 3G or without. My mobile will still alert me to…
Avast! Free Antivirus 8 has been released
Pay attention during installation to avoid Google Drive unless you require it. http://www.ghacks.net/2013/02/28/avast-free-antivirus-8-has-been-released/ Updated with no sign of Google Drive so must be for new installs only.
Need a sub-folder in opera favourites bar
I use Opera, but have forgotten how to create a sub-folder that I can title "travel" and have all associated travel sites listed within. Because I have IE and am familiar with FF/Chrome, I like to have my favourites along the top. A dozen individual icons and the sub-folders are easily accessed. Already I have a few…
Hotmail to Outlook?
I use a couple of Hotmail addresses regularly and I am confused about the transformation to Outlook. I don't think there is anything I have to do (is that right) I currently access my hotmail.com address at https://www.hotmail.com but in future it will be at https://www.outlook.com, yes it looks slightly different but it…
2 wireless adapters
My new(ish) PC came with an internal wireless adapter - I had a USB adapter from my previous PC - Is there any reason why I should not use both ? Both are running at the moment - and it appears to be a faster connection than just using one !!
Email Problem!!!
I was with Talk Talk when Firefox crashed and I could not browse. Talk Talk told me to adjust settings and mentioned a Proxy Server(did not understand but followed instructions) Firefox was now working but Outlook Express which I have used for 10 years did not allow me to open links within the Emails. As Talk Talk have…
3g & hspa
I've got a broadband dongle with Three Starts up & connects as 3G normally, open outlook express and that works fine, open firefox and the connection changes to HSPA and everything slows to a crawl Any suggestions gratefully received
2 little problems with laptop
Hello there. I have just been deleted downloaded games and other odd programs from my laptop. (Put on by sons). There are 2 I can't get rid of! One is called Program Starter 2.0.6. The other is, when I type something in the search bar, it sort of defaults to a delta search, instead of Google? Thanks for any help.
Could I use Facebook .
I have a Facebook username, but I have very strong reasons for not wanting to be identified , for my personal safety. I have three family members that I would like to be able to have some online contact with,I also have regular phone and personal contact with, but, I have never used fb and don't know how to use it or what…
ipod nano (2009) synch question.
I have a nano that was given to me by my brother with a lot of music on it in that year... Obviously from his computer/iTunes account. It is 4th gen I think (the longer one with slightly larger screen makes videos) I used to link it with his laptop but he has now moved away, what I'd like to know is if I synch it to my…
Netbook/tablet
Hi. Thinking about getting a net book or tablet. I'm a student, so not overly heavy user. I've looked into iPads/android tablets, but have been told they don't have word, so not sure how I could do work and if my printer!(hp) could print it. I have also looked at net book, but have seen a review saying they can't support…
SAMSUNG AA5900465A remote control
Im looking for a replacement remote control for a Samsung tv. the remote is SAMSUNG AA5900465A ive searched by and there are a few one is 14-99 A very quick look on google and see some for 20 quid and up. Any one know a website where I can find one cheaper than 14-99
Help. Cant remove virus
AVG has detected this: C\windows 32\logonui.exe luhe.gen.b which I think is same thing, I read that apparently its connected to when you log on and off. AVG cant remove and states I will have to do this manually. I have no idea how to do this. Is there a program I can download that will do this for me? only AVG will not…
Netgear DGN2200 VPN
Hi, trying to set up a VPN to access my mediaserver at home and whilst understanding what a VPN is i've never set one up before. What i'm trying to say is, is the DGN2200 acting as the VPN server to the rest of my home network or is it just a VPN passthrough?
How to view a thread that's been deleted.
Hi and thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give.Basicly I was writing a post on a thread and it said invalid thread specified and I can't even view the thread.Does anyone know a way to view the thread in the condition it was when it was deleted.I heard something about google cache but I am not sure. Thanks…
HELP..uninstalled product key
My smart alec son has accidentally uninstalled his product key and now has the message that his copy of win 7 is not genuine. He used command prompt- run as admin- and...slmgr.vbs -upk. then hit enter.:eek: I think the product key is in the battery compartment but how do we re install it to make the copy genuine again…
Dell Windows 8 repair/rescue/recovery crap
Dell are confusing me (its easily done). I have received a new Dell and have created "recovery media" on 3 DVDs. Also created a "system repair" CD (hidden under Control Panel -> Windows 7 File Recovery). Now Dell wants me to make a "rescue disk" and Dell say "Create a new Rescue Disk that will include all the necessary…
Adding sub-titles to a film on DVD?
OK, so I'd love to watch a DVD of a Shakespeare play with a foreign friend. Since the language is tricky, I'd like subtitles. I have found and downloaded an .srt file from the web, which appears to be subtitles synchronised for this film. How do I get it to play at exactly the same time as the DVD? Or do I need to rip the…
Nokia 710 Cant See Emails ??
Set up my Windows Live Mail account on my new phone. Connects to the account OK, says checking for new messages thens says no new messages. Oh yes there are new messages whay cant I see them ???

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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