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USB Hubs - worth it?
On the back of the hard drive thread, a USB hub was mentioned. Are these things worth it? Do you ONLY use them if all your ports have gone or do they have some other advantage? My PC only has 2 USB 3.0 ports. It's got a few more USB 2.0 ports at the rear, 2 on the top & 1 at the front. When we finally get into our own…
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Search Engine Easy Be careful
Has anyone with an online business had a call from www.searchengineeasy.com This company offer you five search strings which they will put on first page of Google sponsored listings for 89 pounds/month This apparently allows unlimited clickthroughs with no daily caps. They say that because they buy Adwords wholesale they…
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Unable to uninstall old version of Calibre
I just installed the latest version of Calibre (1.15.0). But it was not able to automatically uninstall the old version (v.0.9.31). Went to add or remove programs. Attempted to remove old version and got pop-up "The feature you are trying to use is on a CD-ROM or other removable disc that is not available. Insert the…
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Help with Nexus 7 tablet, please:)
I bought DH this for Christmas. Never had a tablet before but thought it would be good for him to watch footie, download films, surf the net etc. Have manageds so far to get him a book from kindle. I have no IT knowledge whatsoever and many of the terms that are flung about are greek to me:) Can manage to use my own…
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Good, cheap, wireless router recommendations needed please.
Hi, Ive just bought my first wireless device, a Nexus 7 tablet. I have always used a desktop pc with virgin broadband so am completely new to wireless technology. I have just connected a D link wireless router that i was given free years ago when i first signed up to Virgin but it seems it is faulty. (I have spoken to an…
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Which drivers required for motherboard?
I'm going to format my hard drive as it's been acting up lately. I have the CD that came with the MOBO but i built this PC just over 3 years ago so i'm sure things will have been updated since then. The mobo is: ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Now i wont need things like BIOS. & i wont need VGA as i have a separate graphics card.…
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Problems with Avast Antivirus.
Following message comes up This application has failed to start because HTMLayout.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem. If I just go ahead and install from start again, will it uninstall existing programme. I have been unable to remove the existing programme. Thanks. ..._
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Recommendations for a first gaming computer for my son please?
my 13 year old son would like a gaming computer / laptop. I have looked into upgrading his existing computer but it is too old / slow / not powerful enough. I am on a budget so the most cost effective option would be good! He is new to computer gaming, loves minecraft but wants to get into more pc gaming now. TIA
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iTunes card and iPhone
A quick question regarding an iTunes gift card. If I purchase one for someone who has an iPhone then can they spend the credit on the 'app store' icon directly from their phone to download paid for app etc or does it have to be spent 'through' iTunes on the lap top. I don't really know if there is even a difference between…
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Which Kindle to buy? Paperwhite or Fire HD
I have the Kindle Paperwhite which in 2012 and have bought for Christmas gifts The 2nd Generation Paperwhite. I chose to buy it based probably advice from this forum can't remember but I also think is looked at Which I have and and am delighted and use it almost every day My Brother lives in Australia and asked my advice I…
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Screen seems horizontally 'stretched'.
So I've re-installed Windows and all is working well on the Dell Inspiron N5050 laptop-thanks to all for your help-saved me at least £300. One thing is irritating me though-the appearance of the screen seems 'stretched'. It's only a minor irritation, but if anyone has any ideas of how to remedy it, I would be very…
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15.6 inch Windows 7 laptop, any ideas ?
Hi, I'm looking for a Windows 7 laptop for an elderly relative who doesn't want the hassle of learning to use Windows 8. Can anyone point me in the right direction please. Budget is £400-£500 and use will be word, shopping and some excel etc. (possible iplayer as well) Many thanks
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Dash Board Camera Under £50
My partner wants one of these for Christmas, he told me that his friend got one from Argos but I can't find any at all in Argos. If I need to order from Amazon I need to do it today. Does anyone have a car camera that is preferably under £50 (I know that this is a small amount so not expecting the absolute best) My partner…
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Which is the better processor?
I am trying to find a laptop for my son for Xmas. The two I am looking at both have Intel Core i5 processors in them. One has the i5-4200U and the other has i5-3210M. Please could someone provide some advice on which one of these is better.
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Why did my iphone sync with my old ipod?
As above...... Any way of getting my contacts and pics back?
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animation screensaver
Hello to y'all (and Merry Christmas). Does anyone know how to convert a cartoon (I have the jpegs (or PNGs)) which make up the cartoon) so that it works as a screensaver. I know that you have to save the movie to swf extension (with some software - whatever that is) and then do some more magic to is.. .. does anyone know…
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Windows 7- can't read pdf files
I tried downloading adobe reader and it says it's already installed. Yes when I try to open any pdf file, A pop up appears asking what program to use. What should I do?
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Product key Windows activation client
My laptop went for repair - screen smashed. Came back yesterday all working fine but they installed a new hard drive (they gave old one back). Worked fine last night but today when I turned on it asked for Windows activation client or it will expire in 16 days. So what do I do?
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WD Caviar SE16 dead
Hi-the first dead hard drive I've seen for a while. Its a 6year old SATA1. Symptom (apart from no boot and nothing listed in BIOS) is a quiet ticking noise for a few seconds and then goes quiet. (on another computer) WD Lifeguard extended test fails straight away (disk error). This is for a neighbour who has no backup.…
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LG DVD Recorder Region-Free Unlock Code Question
Hi, I'm new to the forum and have headed here thanks to the tips on how to unlock DVD players. I have the LG DVD Recorder DRT389H and have found the right unlock codes, but I'm nervous to unlock it incase it messes up my recording settings etc. So the question I'm asking is, as long as I make notes of all the codes before…
