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Old PC Games
Not sure if this is the right place, but it is computer related:). We have a large box of old pc computer games. The sort that were either on 3.5in diskette, or right at the very start of cds. They are mainly old d & D games. I am not sure we even have a pc that would run them now, so I was thinking of listing them. My…
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New Desktop computer-Where to buy??
Advice needed please on best deal and price for a new desktop computer. Box with operating system needed but not monitor. Office work with no gaming speed etc needed. My not so old system is showing "no signal" and I have changed the cable and hooked up a different monitor AND taken out graphics card and reseated it, so…
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Can not re install Windows 7
When trying to install Windows 7 , it will load the windows files, ( white bar go's across the screen ) then i get the windows 7 background ,the disc drive spins for a bit ( no light on ) then stops spinning , the computer "working light" is doing nothing, the pc is just idle , then a long time after looking at that, the…
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Chromebooks
I am thinking of getting a chromebook for their "instant - on" ability However - I have never used Chrome OS before - what is it like ? (I have 20 years of Windows behind me) I assume that chromebooks don't need the net to operate - and can store data locally as well ? I am thinking of…
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Recommendations
Can any one recommend a safe site for downloading an electronic diary (free preferably) Thanks
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Best free backup image software?
Hi folks, Acronis 2010 home (paid for version) is not really working right for me now, as outlined in this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4793429= I have tried everything but acronis is longer reliable for me and I am on the lookout for a good reliable and preferably free backup solution. I have…
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Replacing Dell Computer
My Dell computer is now over 6 years old and I am looking to replace/upgrade. I have no idea what the spec was when I bought it. However, I have been offered the following refurbished computer and wondered if anyone can advise as to whether this is a good spec. My Monitor, keyboard and mouse all work fine so won't be…
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RSS feeds
I just found this site whilst searching for news rss links, hope it may be of use to others. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/_/rss-directory.htm ;)
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Phishing - not happy with bank response
I usually report phishing emails to the action fraud website which then provides an email for the suspect messages to be forwarded to for investigation. For the banks this is usually the phishing email address for the bank that the suspicious email claimed to be sent from. I have noticed that for Halifax their reporting…
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Advice on picking an extrnal battery charger
[FONT="]I have power problem seriously for my phone. You know, smart phone wastes a lot of battery, big screen, automatically popping up app, etc. And you need your phone to make sure your baby stay online with you when you are outside.[/FONT] [FONT="]I was thinking about buying an external battery pack for my…
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Laptop for less than £250?
Hi, I'm looking for a new laptop, my budget is really £250, I need it by the end of the month really for study. I've seen the HP 255 on ebuyer for £249, which looks OK, a 1.75 ghz dual core processor. Is there anything else cheaper that would work just as well. I had a. Dell last year with a 1.0 ghz dual core, and it was…
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What laptop?
Can anyone suggest a laptop for me please? I use a ipad most of time but need a laptop for household accounts, printing and picking up email to print. Think I would need excel and word on it. I have no idea what the best value is or what spec I need, so would really appreciate any advice. Thanks
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DVD Player connections to TV & playback problems!
Help please anyone who understands the more techie side of setting up DVD players with TV with BT Vision Box. Please note this problem has only just happened in the last couple of weeks! I have 2 DVD players attached to my TV. One is a SONY standalone & I have connected it with the yellow phono lead plugged into a SCART…
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Need cheap universal remote for F&H tv?
am after a cheap remote for my (cheap) F&H lcd TV? Its the 32" model if that matters, i dont want to spend £££'s on one as the TV isnt great, just in the spare room Can anyone recommend a remote that'll do the job? Thanks
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avast
what site is best to go on to install avast free,and other such programs that are of use on my computer
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Looks like adobe has been hacked
Got an email tonight telling me I hope it wasn't someone there using a compromised reader :cool:
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Cheapest bright, matte touchscreen
I have been looking for a touchscreen laptop forever now. I want a 15.6 inch touchscreen with an i5 processor and pretty much the main models out there at the £550 price range are the Asus S550 or a similar Acer. The issues I the Asus has a glossy display that reflects outdoors and the Acer does not have a bright display.…
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Help Choosing a first Desktop
Can you help my confused head on helping a friend choose their first desktop? Will be mostly used for a 9 year old for future homework and "easy" ganes such as sims etc and their parent as surfing. Budget is up to £550. I have found this from chillbast http://www.chillblast.com/Chillblast-Fusion-kevlar.html or this from…
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changed chrome
I think I have installed something I shouldn't have and now my google page on chrome has changed when I search for something - the page is entitled 'ads relating to (whatever the search is). I have uninstalled something called 'mobogenie', which I haven't knowingly asked for. I've run malware and spybot, deleting a lot of…
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Windows/Linux help required
I dual boot Windows 7 and Fedora. Not had any issues with it until recently when Win 7 wouldn't boot - the startup repair tool was no help either. Fedora will still boot and I've been able to mount the Windows partition - so I can still get at my data. I just wondered if any Windows/Linux experts out there could help me…
