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Windows 8 Boot Manager
I've just installed Windows 8 which I've dual booted on top of Vista on my laptop. I have one drive which had two partitions (Vista on C: and Data on D: ). I shrunk the D: partition and created a third (which I re-lettered as X: to get it out of the way when I was using vista). I then installed Windows 8 pro on the new…
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Touch Smart HP
I have a touch smart HP 520-1010uk desktop windows 7 home premium 64 bit, and for some reason the bottom left hand corner approx 6 inches square the touch screen does not work to the touch, mouse pointer ok. anyone had this problem if so is there a quick fix. started a couple of weeks ago and system restore did not clear.…
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on/off switch for my desk top not working properly - please advice
Hi Folks My on/off switch (which is situated underneath the monitor)for my 3 year old Packard Bell desk top is not working properly. Very often the PC is on and the switch does not work - i.e. I get a blank screen. Do you think there may be a loose connection or is there some type of fault with thee software? Thank You.
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PS3 and VITA questions
Can you access content on your PS3 hard drive from your vita when out and about? What are the best deals for 3G VITA contracts, can you get unlimited internet? Can you make skype calls or other VOIP on the VITA?
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Two people can't have the same email, right?
I'm getting several Hotmail emails for someone who has the same initial and surname as me so initial & surname @hotmail.co.uk. These emails are from holiday companies, Owner's Direct and Sykes to name but two. They don't ask for anything and simply refer to booking enquiries and include this other person's mobile number…
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Cortex 8,9,10 what is the difference
I have seen this variations of cortex mentioned with tablets, does any one know what these are? is there a reliability issue or just different makes. thanks in advance. sebastian
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dinopc - good? bad?
Thinking of buying a (non gaming) Pc from dinopc. Any reports? good, bad. thanks.
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Domain name
I have found a domain name I like and it is available. Does it matter which company I register it with? Not planning on starting the websiteyet just want to secure it.
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How do I find a reliable computer repair person (other than word of mouth recommend)?
I have two laptops awaiting repair/diagnosing...quite complicated problems, a friend who works in IT said it was beyond him. How do I find a reliable person to repair them? Someone who won't rip me off? Is there anything like the equivalent of being Corgi-registered for a plumber?! Any recommendations? Thanks a lot :)
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Printer just for copying
I know there are threads on which printer to get but I feel this requires it's own.My mum copies approx 30-50 sheets of stuff each week for the several groups she is involved in,doesn't have a computer so it is primarily to save her going to the local newsagents for 5p or 10p a copy.Are there any cheap to buy/run copiers?
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Nokia lumar 610 phone unlock
Hi My husbands friend has given him a Nokia lumar 610 as its too technical for him to use but its locked to the 3 network. As my hubby is on orange is it possible for us to unlock it or do we have to take it somewhere and pay for it to be done? Many thanks Dora xx
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Free people search ?
Does anyone know a website i can search the name of someone ? I need to send a card but only know the address (long story) . T.I.A
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Dropbox didnt sync photos taken on stolen mobile
Sorry, double thread
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iPhone and wifi - no 'renew lease' button
I changed my router and set up wifi a couple of weeks ago and today got a message on laptop and desktop that there was a conflict withIP addresses. I dismissed the boxes and all continued ok. I later found that the iPhone would no longer connect (my iPad was ok). In researching the problem I am convinced that I need to…
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TV / DVD Combi - invalid disc
Hi Just recently my bush LCD tv DVD combi that I have in my bedroom won't play DVDs. It whirls and whizzes and eventually gives the "invalid disc" message. The discs work fine on the machine we have in he living room. I've switched it off, tried to clean the lens, used one of those cleaning DVDs (just get the same…
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Dropbox didnt sync photos taken on stolen mobile
Hi Ive been using Dropbox to save all the photos I take on my camera phone automatically. However I went to SA recently and it did not save any of the pics I took out there, including the ones I took on the plane in the UK before take off? For the first few days in SA I had data roaming on all the time and within 4 days I…
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advice for recording from V+ box to DVDs please
hi there we have had several tries to record a couple of films from our recorded programmes with Virgin but our last attempt we had sound only on the DVD and no vision. Please could someone provide an idiot's guide of what to plug into where to achieve a recording of sound and vision! We've followed instructions in the…
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Help needed setting up a new business email
Hi I'm in the very early stages of setting up an online based business and I am wanting to create an email address. I do not want to be using hotmail or msn but I would like some advice to point me in the right direction for a preferably free, email site. thanks in advance!
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Outlook.com
Is anyone familiar with the workings of Outlook.com? I have a 'myname at live.co.uk' email address. I can't open a 'myname at outlook.com' address as someone else already has it in pretty much any combination. Now I can set up a MS account on outlook.com using 'myname at live.co.uk' as the username which is fine. I could…
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Hard drive wont function
Hi I have an external hard drive that I use to back up data. It is a 1 gig Free Agent drive. This morning I noticed it wasn't showing up on the desktop. When I switch the power on; the led light of the hard drive comes on and then immmediately goes off again. I have had external hard drives fail before so am not expecting…
