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Cant see video on computer??
Hello. I am running widows 8 and only in the last week I cant play videos at all. I can hear the sound but can only see a bright green screen....Please help. Thank you
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Help me choose a netbook please!
I want a netbook for no more than £500, I mainly use my phone and tablet so it's mainly for light spreadsheets and word and storage and backup. I have seen two in Costco I was thinking about: Toshiba 15 notebook m50a11n £419.98 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00G4CBEIA?pc_redir=1396066947&robot_redir=1 Sony 15 svf1521q1ew…
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Gmail - how to add additional recipients when replying to an email?
It is probably obvious but I cannot work it out. I want to be able to add additional recipients when replying to an email using gmail. For example I recently got an email from my sister-in-law, I wanted to reply to it and, at the same time, copy in my sister so she could read the emails, which concern a family trip. When I…
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Putting films on Windows Surface help..
Hi, my son has a surface RT. We have quite a few DVD's on iTunes from DVD's bought. The Surface doesn't allow iTunes, so is there any good legal software that can convert the DRM versions so he can download them? He has 'googled' this and 'free' converters have popped up but not sure they are safe and will not download…
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Grano.la
Please will someone tell me how to activate DVFS on one's PC to run Granola software?
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Password failure
Hello My operating system is Windows Vista. A couple of times in the last few months (most recently last w/end). When I have come to log on my password is not recognized. I checked the cap/number locks everything was fine I am sure I was keying the password in correctly but could not gain access. Both times it happened I…
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Emailing sensitive documents: Is it worth sending encrypted?
I have been asked to provide copies of bank statements, most recent P60 tax form, last 3 pay slips, mortgage statement, health insurance policy etc. to a mortgage broker that I trust. I have no problem sending the documents, but in my opinion these documents contain sensitive information so should be sent encrypted in…
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Problems setting up new printer
I bought an HP 2540 printer today to use with my ipad. It says on the box, in very big letters, SMARTPHONE and TABLET Printer. On the front of the instruction book it says "insert the software CD in your computer and follow the on- screen instructions" What CD/DVD drive, my ipad doesn't have one! It then says "no CD/DVD…
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How to prepare pc for a next life?
I've got a couple of old pc's that I will be donating to the local council recycling site. I would like them to still be useful, but with non of my id on it. Stripping it back to basics. Is there a free program that does that? Or what is your advice? Thanks guys.
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Couple questions about writing kindle books
My wife is wanting to write some kindle books to sell, she is a shy person and doesn't really want to use her own name, so she wants to write under a pen name, is this allowed? Also will her real name ever be revealed so people can see it. What about Tax, amazon mention about US Tax, but cant find anything about UK tax.…
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Help with password
My friend has recently lost her husband and she does not know the password to get onto his laptop. Does she need to take it to a computer shop or can it be found another way? Though it needs to be said that she is not at all computer literate and though I can help her I am not much better! Thanks in advance.
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New Laptop, Question on Battery
Im getting a new laptop this week. Is there a requirement to charge the battery before first use to get the maximum out of it over the longer term or just urban myth? Its a Dell
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Does anyone know what's happened to getfreehosting.co.uk?
I use getfreehosting.co.uk for my website, and my dad's website, using custom domains that I purchased. I also have custom email through Google using my domain name. I noticed that I hadn't received any email to it since Friday, and today I tried sending myself an email from another account, but nothing happened. Going…
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Reasonably Priced Tablet for 10 year Old!
Fellow Savers, Can someone recommend a value-for-money tablet for a 10 year old. All i want is something that will improve his education. Cheers Kay
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3D camcorder.
Does this 3D camcorder work with the modern, "passive" 3D televisions? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fujifilm-FinePix-3D-W3-Digital/dp/B003VTZ7TQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396348213&sr=8-1&keywords=Fujifilm+FinePix+Real+3D+W3+Digital+Camera+with+3.5-Inch+LCD Has anyone actually got one of these, and tried it on a 3D TV? If so, is…
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iomega storage device
So a few years back I bought an iomega storage device and transferred all my old photos to it. It was set up connected to an old laptop which has now died. The problem I have is that I cannot seem to be able to get the storage drive to work with any other device. If I plug it into the network hub nothing happens and if I…
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Macbook Air vs Chromebook...which is for me?
Hi. I am looking to replace my ageing 2011 Macbook Air with a brand new 2014 Chromebook. They are becoming more popular not just because they are cheap but because of their simplicity and ease of use (much easier i heard than a Mac) but my questions are related to what i normally do (and expect) of my Macbook which i got…
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New Laptop needed - does this one seem OK?
http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk/Toshiba-Satellite-C50D-133-Laptop-AMD-E1-2100-4GB-500GB-Windows-8-1-15-6/id-TOS-LAP-C50D_133-BK?gclid=COP91vPwvr0CFWT4wgodA3EAZw&gclsrc=aw.ds#sthash.kLht95Wp.dpuf Hope that link works - never posted one before. We are only basic users - internet, home correspondence, I've got a few…
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New laptop....
:wave: My family have given me £380 to buy a new laptop for a new job. My job will require me to have microsoft office (word/powerpoint/excel). I have been looking into laptops and have found this one;…
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A message for Nifty Digits, please
I tried to send you a message, Nifty Digits, and I'll try again later. This message came up "NiftyDigits has exceeded their stored private messages quota and cannot accept further messages until they clear some space." Thank you very much. Crimson
