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Moving My Documents folder
Hey everyone, I've just had a look at the Microsoft Knowledge Base article (which is here) about moving your My Documents folder to another location, and I know that you can specify whether you want it to move the files for you or leave them where they are. However, has anyone used it because I can't see any reference to…
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usb lan (usb to ethernet adaptor)
Hi im trying to hard wire Wii to the router so im not using it wirelessly as some one here suggested i try it wired as it kept coming up with insufficient bandwith messages when using bbc i player. ive now purchased a usb to ethernet adaptor (USB LAN) but when using this the wii doesnt recognise an internet connection? (it…
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LCD tv picture problem
Hi all, Today my tv picture started developing lines across the tv....like when something is causing interference to the picture. Originally I thought it was interference but it has been going on all day now and now the picture has just gone to white.....but the sound is good. I have now put another tv there and the…
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I need advice for buying a laptop
Hi all, I need some advice. I need to buy a new laptop but I don't have much money - max spend £300 including p&p etc. I used my current laptop for watching online TV (BBCi etc) and writing, but now the fan is knackered and it keeps overheating and switching off. I've only recently replaced the hard drive for £100+ and…
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recommend an 8" tablet please
Now I know I cant get the apps I want on my Blackberry I am looking for a tablet but my budget is limited and I think I'd like about an 8" screen Ive looked at this one and this one both have a lot of good reviews and as usual the not so good but since I am spending the OHs money not mine I dont want to make a big mistake…
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Any free download managers recommendations
My ISP offers free downloading between midnight and 8am. Is there a download manager that can cope with hosting sites timers and Captcha automatically? TIA
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Which laptop is best with all these requirements ?
Requirements are: - Less than 2kg in weight - Must be an Intel core i7 - Must have an SSD hard drive - Around or ideally less than £900 I found some levano ones which tick all the boxes EXCEPT the SSD!! Appreciate any pointers..
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Spreadsheet help
Please can I have some spreadsheet help? I've created a spreadsheet that I download my monthly credit card transactions into. I'm using Google Docs. I want to be able to group certain transactions together so I can track my spending against my budget. I have been using the SUMIF command to do this. This works when the…
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Help with Ipod please.
Morning all, I hope that some clever person out there can help me? I have bought my husband a second hand ipod and am trying to load 'his' music onto it as a surprise. When I connect it to my computer it is comming up as guest, I have opted to link it to my itunes account with no problem. I have checked the box which says…
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bug on laptop .....police warning !
kids must have been doing something naughty! laptop has the "cheshire police fine warning" trying to remember how to sort , thought it was f7 safe mode then run malwarebytes ? , ....... f7 gets to screen "boot manager"' chose "windows 7" then to a "video source" box ' cancelling takes it back to police message. help ?!
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Sub £200 mobile phone
Hi guys, I'm looking to upgrade my mobile phone, looking for an unlocked phone, or one that can be easily unlocked. Ideally want to spend around £150 and definitly no more than £200. At the minute I have a nokia 5530 which I've had for over 3 years and honestly if it had 3G i probably wouldn't be replacing it. I don't need…
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Seagate external Hard drive
I accidently let my external hard dive fall and it looks like the connector to thte USB-cable socket has broken off, I have open it from its case and can't see any way of attaching it back. There is no cable connected to the USB-cable socket. The socket is - or rather was - just stuck onto the board and not very securely.…
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Laptop with no hard drive.
I have a laser printer that does not like to work with Windows 8 64 bit. There is no solution to it not working with Windows 8 64 bit. I do a lot of B&W documents and using a colour inkjet is not all that cost effective. 2,529 A4 pages so far and still on the original toner cartridge. And I still have a spare toner…
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Facebook page problems
Help. Pulling my hair out. I have set up a facebook page so i can advertise my website, but surely it should be linked to a personal account. I done this ok with my wifes but just cannot do it. Its driving me mad. How do i now set up a personal and link it?
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Will Apple let me replace 4free my Iphone 5 cable that no longer works??
My iPhone 5 usb power cable no longer works. Can I just take it into an Apole shop to replace it for free?? Can I just walk into the shop and do this? Thanks
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Samsung HDMI3 port & CEC anynet+
When I connect something into the HDMI3 port on my samsung smart es8000 tv the CEC anynet turns off automatically i.e my samsung soundbar which is connected thru HDMI2 port(ARC). This is really strange and im ripping my hair out trying to figure this out. have been at it last 2 days. Can anyone please help
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Windows media center. "no data available"
I use Media Center a lot for downloading tv programmes. Unfortunately there are a number of channels on the Media Center Guide that show 'No data Available'. They include ITV1, Channel 5, Gold Bid Tv and some others. I have reloaded the channels and the guide several times and even tried an alternative transmitter but all…
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HELP ! No connection upstairs
Hi Guys, I really need some help . I have a desktop and laptop . Both connecting via router to internet , but my daughters laptop and three mobiles have no connection . ISP says the laptop has no wirless card when it has . Any ideas please Thank you .
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Microsoft forcing me from hotmail into outlook
It is probably more than 15 years ago that I got my hotmail address. Someone told me about the concept we now call "in the cloud" though he called it "thin client" computing. It made perfect sense to me to keep all my correspondence out there in the web somewhere; available all over the world, where ever I could beg borrow…
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Changing cartridge on Epson SX445W
My new printer has just ran out of black ink. First set of cartridges came with the printer - Epsons own. I have a set of compatibles. Is there anything I should know about replacing the cartridges? What process should I follow and I replacing all the colours or just the black ink? Thank you.