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Do I really need a NAS?
Hi I have a burgeoning digital media collection - movies, photos & music and hardly any room left on the hard drives of my 2 laptops. I would like to consolidate my collection on one device using either a NAS with a hard drive or just a hard drive - but the more I read the more I get confused about what I actually need.…
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Probs with Firefox.
Hi Running Windows 7 with Firefox 25.0.1 My problem is that the buttons for Bookmarks, Home and back to previous screen keep disappearing so I am stuck on the screen that is opened and have to restart computer to get a page with the buttons on. It used to be now and again but is happening more and more now and is a real…
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Ipad Mini 32GB White
I'm getting the above on the cheap as an unwanted work prize from a friend of a friend, shrink-wrapped as new. How do I tell if it's a 1 or a (retina-display) 2, given the box is shrink-wrapped? Any tell-tale box markings? The low price means I'll take it regardless but a model 2 would be an extra bonus? Thanks.
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Faulty Microwave ... must I wait for a repair
An elderly relative has a carer to make his meals and the microwave is essential. It was only bought about 2 months ago from 'one of those famous German supermarkets' They have offers in store so don't keep their electrical items for more than a couple of weeks, so a straight swap is not possible. They usually take the…
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Setting up a extra e mail address
Hi, does anyone know how do you set up a second e mail address? thanks
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How to copy contacts from Nokia 6021 to Sony Experia Z?
I'm considering taking a leap in technology (!) and changing my trusty old Nokia 6021 phone for a smartphone possibly a Sony Experia Z (good deal with Three refurbished phone and appropriate tariff for my needs). How do I go about copying my phone contacts from my Nokia to the Sony? Although I can save the contacts on my…
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book reader ?
have bought a £30 tablet 7 inch with andoid & google / playstore How do i go about getting hatetver app i need to be able to read books .. and what is best way of getting free books / and / or buying books the best way ? i had a quick look through the list of " top free apps" and only saw one.... for amazon kindle ... but…
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Transferring Comic/Book to IPAD
Hi I just downloaded some comics online and am reading them using comic reader called Ehon on my laptop. Just wondering how i can get these on my iPad? I have tried dragging and dropping them into iTunes..but it doesn't work. The files are not in a pdf format etc just single pages thanks
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Education needed please - Smart TVs
Hi. I still have an old CRT type TV - perfectly OK but I'm now wondering about buying a new flat screen/slim one. The thing is, I've not been keeping up with latest developments e.g. I understand the term 'Smart TV' is now being used but I've no real idea what it means. Similarly I don't know what type of TV technology is…
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Freezing Hudl
Hi I am struggling with my new Hudl: it freezes regularly, especially if I am playing games. I only have 4 downloaded (all from Google play) 2 word games, pet saga + blitz. I do have AVG for tablets. Other than this I only browse, Facebook + email. Plus I know I need to alter settings to improve battery life but can't find…
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old cam corder tapes to disk how ?
I want to make a xmas cd of past Christmases which I have on camcorder tapes as I have family visiting from abroad I thought it would be nice, plus my granddaughter will be coming is now 7 as her parents gave us a picture of her scan on xmas day so that will be nice to see her reaction, so any simple ways would be…
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Is the 'System restore' function disabled when..
When the activation Period begins/ends, does the 'System Restore' get disabled? Only nothing happens when I 'Click' on it. Thanks.:beer:
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probs downloading Google Chrome
IE for some reason is being an ar5e lately.. Tried downloading Chrome browser direct from Google as an alternative, but after clicking 'agree and install' i just see the blue circle going round and round, nothing else?
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charge up or keep plugged in?
what is the best way to run my laptop please? I only use it in the home. charge up, then use until battery dies, then charge up again? or just keep plugged in when using? told that its better for the battery to run out regularly??
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Laptop HDD question
Sorry but not technical at all so this may be a stupid question, but.......... I see lots of laptops for sale on ebay without hdd's, can you transfer a hdd from any laptop and use it in another or are they make, model specific? We have 3 old laptops that we don't use and I was wondering if I could just take out the hdd to…
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iPad PC world/Currys £30 Voucher - When will they email them?
Hi all, I recently bought an iPad from PC World whilst they had the 5% off and £30 voucher offer. I remember reading somewhere that it would be emaild end of November to be used before Christmas. But does anyone know the exact dates? Cheers Sam
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How to get rid of bloatware on new Lenovo
Finally I have had to buy a new desktop. I want to get it as clean as possible before creating a recovery disk. What is the best way to get rid of bloatware that was pre-installed on it? Many Thanks, Jackie
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Office Starter download - help please
I have a new Lenovo desktop, running Win 7 Pro 64 bit. This has a trial version of Office 2010, however someone recommended MS Office Starter. MS Starter sounds as though it will do everything I need. When I tried to install it I get an error message about it can't find q drive. Would anyone be able to advise me on this.…
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Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013
Hi I am looking to purchase Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013 for my sons laptop hes getting for xmas is there any deals where you can buy to upload to two pc's want to upload it to another one too? Thanks.
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7" tablet - why is no-one mentioning Kindle Fire HD?
Yet another 'what tablet' thread, but haven't seen anyone mention Kindle Fire HD - in a good or bad way? Looking for tablet for OH for Xmas. General internet browsing. Online banking (especially Halifax). Youtube. Email of some description (doesn't use it much so setting up new account would be ok). Hargeaves Lansdown -…
