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I've only got L Mint installed but can't boot any live iso/distro's or reinstall it.
Hi peeps, I've only got L Mint installed but can't boot any live iso/distro's or reinstall L Mint if necessary. Bios is set to boot from live cd's, but startup goes straight to LMint and Grub doesn't show up at all. I'm just a get by oap so if you've got any basic tips I'd be most grateful. Acer Aspire 3690 model BL50.
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iPad to tv
Hi I wonder if anyone knows of a way to get video content from an iPad Air directly onto tv screen. Not sure what connector I need or even if it's possible. Thanks for ny answers.
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Windows 8 not starting properly
Hi, wonder if anyone can help. My daughter restarted her laptop (Lenovo G580) last night and now it won't load the start page for Windows 8. After putting in the password it opens to a blank screen. I can get Explorer up by going through Task Manager and 'start new task'. I tried to upgrade to win 8.1 to see if that would…
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Virus?
Hi guys I have a stupid pricce chop virus thing on my PC, adverts keep poping up. I have gone to add and remove programmes but there is nothing there….I have only recently reformatted my PC. I have also ran malware and it hasn’t found anything. Any suggestions? Regards
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Legal streaming methods
It appears that MSE decided to close my previous thread rather than just delete the replies that they didn't like, so I'll try again. And just to make it clear, I will not consider any method that could be considered illegal so please don't waste your time posting any. ********************* Having decided that a minimum of…
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converting .swf files for youtube?
Hi, I have been using the camstudio program to record some videos on my pc and saves the films in two formats, AVI or SWF The .AVI files are huge and even a short 30 sec video can end up being 1.5GB. Which then takes ages to upload and convert itself. The .SWF files are small, 40mb for a 30 sec vid, but youtube does not…
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Stumbler type App
I am looking for a (preferably free) app to run on Android to run a scan to determine the signal strength of the internal WiFi around a school !! I have tried many - but am looking for one that can link to google maps to automatically plot a plan with signal strength... So all that I need to do is walk around with a tablet…
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Good Adblocker program
Could someone please recommend me a decent adblocker program for my laptop using windows 8.1 I specifically want something that works well with wiziwig. I mainly use internet explorer and Firefox browsers
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Firefox question
Using Chrome customise/settings, I am able to control individual page settings ie zoom and that stays on the page it is set only. Using Firefox in a similar way, any change of setting ie zoom, to ensure that which is being viewed accommodates the screen ideally, affects all other sites, so scrolling is required. Isn't it…
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Time to replace netbook? What with?
I have a Samsung N150+ netbook which I bought, in a hurry, to go to the States and use on the road, in 2010. In many ways I have been very pleased with it. It has a proper keyboard, which I like, and an effective power saving hibernation mode. Sound is good, so is Bluetooth, it has 3 USB slots and the usual other ports. It…
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How can I save a small clip from a Youtube video
I want to save a 30 sec clip from a BBC programme available on Youtube. I wouldn't be contravening any copyright etc, as it would be covered by the terms and conditions on the page. But I don't know how to take a small clip to show someone off line. There seem to be various programs you can get etc but I have no idea what…
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What will work in this case?
Hi All, Not sure if this is the right board I'm sure someone will point out the error of my ways. Background I have just moved into a flat and for sheer speed of getting it sorted, got Virgin services installed, as previous occupant had them. Also the local council have an issue with people putting up new dishes. Anyway,…
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Watching the Ryder Cup
Having decided that a minimum of £125 to get into Gleneagles for one day's play of the Ryder Cup was a bit steep for my blood, I'm now thinking I might spend a lot less to get a streaming device and access to Sky Sports for 3 days and sit in my warm, dry living room instead. I can see that a NOWTV box with a 1 week Sky…
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sites needing Java (update just done)
Either IE, or Chrome, some sites O go to don't show captcha codes, or supposedly says it is loading a 'java applet' , needed to view full content.. but I keel java updated ??
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Pale Moon question
I use Chrome, but decided to try Pale Moon earlier today. The installation went perfect and I imported all favorites/bookmarks across. Via PM, I went though each of them to see how they loaded and as I did, the respective icons launched themselves. As I entered those sites that require me to log in, despite being logged in…
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USB 3.0 card not working?
Hi,I installed a usb 3.o pci card in my win7 computer,there is power to the hub I have plugged in to it,as I have a usb fan working from it,but anythingelse I plug in,i,e. ipad,cd player,does not work???I have checked device manager,no warnings there,installed and updated the drivers,just can't work out why,there is power…
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A3 Printer?
With Students returning to college around now, including no1 son, all advice re laptops appreciated. What about Printers? Any advice for good choice for A3 Printer - drawings and sketch/design work, not necessarily photos. Thx
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Student Laptop
I have just started back at college and require a laptop or new computer. Current computer is very old still running on xp, used for gaming and has no office on at all. Hoping someone might know of some good student deals on new laptops?
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New Laptop recommendations/advice please
Hi All, I'm looking to buy myself a new laptop as cheaply as possible but know very little about them (which brands are good etc). I only need it to do basic Word stuff, excell and go on the internet and store my itunes. Its been years since I bought one, my current one, an asus is really slow to start up despite being…
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Downloading sites to read offline.
How can I download books to my netbook from this site so I can read them offline when I do not have access to the internet? http://www.onereads.org/category/detective
