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3 dongle not connecting but web pages loading...
I have an acer aspire e1-571 laptop and last night a message popped up on my desktop screen to update to windows 8.1 so I did. Since then my 3 internet dongle wont connect to the internet-yet I am online now, pages loading and im typing this!!! I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the 3 software, no change. I tried…
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is it worth the hassle to order from amazon.com (usa)
Hi folks, A family member wants to order the following from amazon.com I take it that's in USA. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CE590Z0/ref=amb_link_387471622_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-2&pf_rd_r=0JPNW1SBXTAEHNEHEZWQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1650439922&pf_rd_i=7586088011 She says that she will be paying by CC and…
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How to remove a password.
I have a HP Compaq 6720s laptop which I bought whilst at uni. As well as having a password set on start up, I also set a password which I need to imput a seperate password as soon as I switch the laptop on. I set it up that way, so if someone got hold of the laptop, it had extra proctection. Now I'm not at uni, I don't…
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Washing Machine
Not my area, but can anyone offer any recommendations for a cheap washing machine. All that's needed is a basic and reliable unit, for use by a single person with a budget of £250. A quick look suggests it's a choice of Beko or Indesit. TIA
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Which Camera??
What camera would you recommend for a pensioner who wants to be able to take photos which can then be uploaded to his digital photo frame? He currently doesn't have a camera afaik and is dependant on others taking the photos and then copying them on to his digital photo frame memory card. The budget is about £40.
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have I picked up a virus?
Hello, looking for advice on my computer. I seem to have picked up something dodgy - my computer is suddenly much slower than it was and I am experiencing some new stuff: a) advertising all over the place where it previously wasn't - mainly payday loan, gambling and mail order bride sites. b) when I click on a link - such…
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Sorry! You've landed on a page that doesn't exist
When I try to click on some threads on the forums I get a message saying that I've landed on a page that doesn't exist. I am guessing that the fault is with me as other users are answering the thread so obviously have access. Anything I can do?
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New pc advice please
I am looking for a new desk top pc but am a bit lost with all the technical details and would very much appreciate some help please. I'm on a limited budget up to £600 absolute max and hoping to find something of that price level on a deal / sale price. I have a monitor so that isn't a problem. I'm a hobbyist photographer…
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Printing Gmail Threads
Hello All I need to print some lengthy email threads from Gmail. When I load the to print it says there are hundreds of pages as it seems to repest them all. However the actual thread just has the relevant messages and it is only when it converts to print that it does this. Does anyone know how you can print just the…
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Watching movies offline on Surface 2?
Hi there Just wondered if anyone knew a way to watch movies on the Microsoft Surface 2 offline while out and about. Thanks.
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Nest buy print, scan, copy, fax ptrinter
I have always used HP but need a new machine and am considering Epson or Canon. I was wondering if anyone had any comments on the best, budget, machine and the running costs of the latter two brands?
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Problems Logging onto Citrix
Hi, I've been given sanctions to work from home some days if the week, however I'm having problems with the Citrix application that I need to use. When I log-on and select the desktop application, a launch icon displays at the bottom left of the page and when I select this a screen pops up to 'view and track downloads' and…
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Recommend a laptop please?
I'm looking for a new laptop to replace my old NetBook that no longer holds a charge. It's 6 years old and slow as a week in jail. I don't mind what operating system it's on. It's main use will be to store my iTunes library, play emulated games on (snes and gameboy games mostly), print the occasional letter, online shop…
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Laptop won't start up - please help
Hello you ever helpful and knowledgeable people. I hope you may be able to once again help me, this time with my laptop that appears to not want to let me in! I have been as thorough as possible in the description of the problem and hardware but will no doubt have left out some vital piece of knowledge so please let me…
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Recommendations for a home laser printer with cheap toners?
Hey, I am fed up of my parents having to buy a brand new (and sometimes not inexpensive) inkjet printer every 18 months purely because their last one has dried out/broken inexplicably. They do print things semi-regularly but can have periods of printing drought which just cause an inkjet to dry out and clog up. When they…
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Help with a component list for gaming pc
Hope somebody can help me. 14yr old son wants to pool his Chrimbo money, then build a gaming pc with my help. Promised him i'd do it with him last year and thought it would be a good project for him to learn from, but never got round to it. Has a troublesome Xbox 360 at moment, but needs a new pc anyway, which he wants to…
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Bypassing/removing a password
Hi. New to te forum and I hope you can help My son has a Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook. When he boots it up, it asks him for his password (which he knows). He would like to by-pass/remove this prompt so it takes him straight into his normal desktop Can someone advise how to do this please? At this point I will say the machine…
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Problem with Computer and Printer
I am helping neighbour whose computer was running extremely slowly, & her printer wouldn’t work at all. The browsing history had never been cleared before, so installed CCleaner ran cleaner & then did a Registry clean (created backup), also installed Malwarebytes & did scan which was clear. She already runs Avast and…
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1080p and touch screen on a 15.5" laptop
How important are these two option? I cannot decide. Will touch screen become more and more significant?
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replacing Paper Feed Kit on printer
Hi, I have a Brother HL 5130 laser printer, and lately the quality of the print has faded uniformly. I am told by Brother that this has been caused by the remaining life of the PF Kit being down to 4%. Is this a DIY job? if so, any pointers as to how to go about it? Also any ideas where to buy the components? (Repair Kit?)…
