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Dead laptop
I have a HP CQ61 - 310SA laptop, which is dead :( was OK yesterday :mad: When I press the power button, with or without the AC adaptor in the 3 LED lights flash for about 5 secs, that's it. I've removed the battery, tried to boot up with just the AC adaptor, but nothing happens.
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Blackberry Playbook
Please someone help. My plabybook stopped charging and not turning on. I have tried charging it but nothing is happening. After continuous charging and after turning on, sign of the battery with a lightning sign appearing and going away. At one time, it started turning on with the writing of Blackberry Playbook with the…
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Patio design software
Hi Everyone, I have just been given some very lovey sandstone paving (am just so over the moon, they are soooo lovely!) But they are random sizes.. 900x600, 600x600, 600x300 & 300x300. and odd numbers. I am looking for a free design programme so that I can map out on a plan where they go so that OH, doesn't bite my head…
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Unused Norton Antivirus Subscription - Refund possible?
Here's the situation. Someone I know, originally purchased a 12-Month Norton Antivirus CD online, several years ago. After purchasing, it wasn't actually ever used (CD buried in a draw, unopened, Product Key not used/activated). After two, 12-month auto renewals later (...Yes, that's three years of paying for an unused…
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Settle a debate for us......Please!!
What is the verb for marking an unsolicited email as unwanted? i.e. sending it to your spam or junk folder
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New Software Available For Kindle Paperwhite
Just a 'heads up' that Amazon have released software version 5.3.9 for the original Paperwhite e-reader. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201064850 You can either turn on your Paperwhite's Wi-Fi and hope it downloads automatically, or manually download the .bin file (it is a humungous 163Mb)…
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Laptop Key Problem
So, my "F" was sticking so I decided to take the key off to clean it. Now I can't put the darn thing back on! I have both parts of the retainer clip but DH says that the metal hooks that it hooks on to in the actual keyboard are slightly bend inwards making it impossible for the retainer clip to hook on. :( Is there an…
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Failed profile load
Running Vista +SP2 IE9 Fired up the computer, which seemed to take longer than normal. Logged in as usual, (just one user account on this pc which is the admin account), and on accessing my account my desktop was completely changed. The background was different and lots of my desktop icons were gone. Some progs have…
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Moving home&business-maintaining business email and website
I’d really appreciate some advice about how to sort out the IT as I’m having to relocate. I’m self-employed and have a business domain name, business emails and a business website. I work from home and currently have a BT residential phone line, and BT Business Broadband. I’m going to have to move 200 miles away in 4…
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Recommend a budget graphics card?
I'm hoping to get a recommendation from anyone re a budget graphics card. It will be for mid-range PC gaming, nothing too taxing though. But at times there is some lagging despite fiddling with the game settings. When I say budget, it's around £20! :o I've seen a whole load on fleabay going for this amount, but would…
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problem with Avast free
Hi. Hope someone can help out with this. Am running windows 7 and just downloaded Avast as wanted to change from the MSE anti virus. Everything seemed to download ok, but cannot get Avast to open. Have pasted the message below of the problem. Have tried add/remove, but there is no response. Hope one of you techie guys can…
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Best way to dispose of old laptops - recycle or sell ?
Hi we have 2 old laptops and not sure of the best way of disposing of them, I would like to ensure they are as clear as possible of any of our own information ?
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Roberts Stream 205
I've had this radio for over a year working perfectly ok on the internet. I've recently gone fibre optic & there fore a new modem (Netgear N300) installed. Its connected via a cable from the radio to the computer (just 4 yards away) I'm know unable to get back on the internet. I've rung there helpline but of no help. Is…
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Virus and security
I have been using windows from last 15 years. Virus and security has always been a concern especially while using online banking etc. My kids are growing and have started using the system I am more concerned as they end up on sites which looks or redirects them to a dodgy sites. In terms of virus or external threat what…
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Vista Repair
My pc is so slow I am on the verge of buying a new pc. I have very little knowledge about the workings of the pc. Was looking through ebay and came accross this item. Is it worth trying this as really can't afford a new pc and don't use it for much other than buying holidays, insurance etc and ebay . Didn't make a recovery…
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toshiba satellite c660 108
Hi i have a problem with laptop black screen. Tried removing power cable and battery then holding on power etc. Failed to start. I can access start up F2 and F12 wont boot though. What is BIOS ? Any advice ?
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Re-hacking iPad air
Hi guys, appreciate advice,Has an attempt to hack my new Ipad been made, or was it a glich? Reason being, I am convinced my PC and E-mail is compromised, after upgrading to w7 from Vista.Every check shows clean; But,,I am not convinced,it is;It,s been very erratic. When trying to bank, get umpteen denials, yet I know the…
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Replacing Lenovo Z570 with Sony or Toshiba?
I spent ages researching laptops about 18 mths ago and finally plumped for a Lenovo Z570. I've been very happy with it until yesterday when it cut out - I plugged the charger in and the light on the adaptor started flashing and the laptop behaved as if no charger was connected. I took the battery out and again, the adaptor…
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Picasa
My oh uses Picasa and was deleted some photos the other night and a lot more seemed to have disappeared. Any ideas anyone?
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Which brands would you recommend?
Which brands would you recommend for reliability in laptops and desktops please?
