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Freeview text is slow?
Anyone else finding that the text service on BBC freeview (news, weather, lottery results etc.) is slow to appear / doesn't appear when you "press red"? I find I have to change channels & back again to get the "press red" logo to appear. If the logo is missing, and I press red, nothing happens. I'm using a freeview box…
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Problem with sound on PC
I know I am doing something silly, but I can't work out what. I have an HP tower computer with monitor. It was all working perfectly until I moved house recently. I have set the machine up in my new place, and it works OK except for the sound. I have a subwoofer with 2 small Dell speakers that I had from my last computer.…
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Help pls!! Some kind of virus / spyware on my PC!
I am just after a bit of advice, but I will try and explain properly so please "bear with!" ;) I normally do ok-ish!! :o techie wise but I'm currently really unwell and my brainfog and memory is shocking.... :mad: I thought I had somehow ended up with some odd virus / spyware on both of my PC's 1 x XP with Kaspersky on and…
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Apple Mac Mini Wireless Keyboard & Trackpad Alternative
I have a new (to me) mac mini & I am after Wireless Keyboard and Trackpad. The official Apple one would be great ;)but I am not looking to spend that kind of money but I like the functionality. Are there other people that make them? I can't find anything on Amazon, I already have a big keyboard and mouse but its not a long…
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Generic PnP Monitor Disabled
Second query from me today! I am getting a Device Manager alert on my new Windows 8 laptop (I say new..I've had it a few months now). The message is that the Generic PnP Monitor is disabled. What is this and do I need to do anything?! The laptop seems to run fine. Thanks! M
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What should I do after being hacked?
Hi All I discovered my Amazon account had been hacked yesterday. I have done the following: 1) Regained access to Amazon through talking to them, including changing my password. They deleted the fraudulent order! 2) Removed all financial details from my Amazon account. 3) Cancelled the affected credit card and bank card…
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Pdf
Morning, I have a Returns label to print off, I can get the PDF file open showing the label but I cannot see anyway to print label off. Advice please? Smudge
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Does anyone actually buy a new printer every time they run out of ink?
I've just bought supposedly compatible ink from two suppliers for my Epson printer and neither is recognised. I've run countless nozzle cleaning operations and printing of test pages and been through a complicated procedure to clean the heads. The printer still doesn't work. So I'm looking at buying some new Epson ink for…
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Nook HD+ not switching on
I bought a refurbished Nook HD+ six months ago and have been pleased with it for reading books and watching catchup tv. However it now won't switch on unless plugged in which rather defeats the object. The battery is fully charged and the screen starts but then goes black. Any advice what to do would be appreciated.
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Problem with 'send as' from new gmail account
For new starters at work I set up two email addresses: newperson.ourcharity@gmail.com, and then newperson@ourcharity.org.uk using 123-reg Then I go into the gmail account and set it to send from the @ourcharity.org.uk address. This used to be really simple, but now involves setting an app specific password, using…
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Virgin Fibre speeds?
Just reading a thread below, I'm making a new thread for my question as not to hijack... I'm on Virgin's 152Mb fibre. Doing the Ookla speed test I get 90.22Mbps down, 12.21 up. However, in actual practice, my connection peaks or max's out at around 10Mb downloading. Is that normal?
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Memory sticks
Best makes please? And where to get the best deals? Thank you :)
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What internet speeds can we expect to see in a few years time?
Hi folks, Been on Fibre broadband with talktalk for past year and a half, overall fairly satisfied, little down time, download speed usually 36 mbps or thereabouts. I do realise that its Bt openreach optic cable to nearest cabinet, so effectively its openreach that's running it. I have noticed these past few evenings speed…
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Ipod backup
If I backup an ipod to my computer via the 'Manually backup this ipod to your computer' option in iTunes, where does it back up to? It just syncs and then there's nothing.
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Not receiving texts from one number
I get texts from everyone else part from my mum! She replies to texts from me, but I never get a reply. She has changed phones and it still doesn't work. She is on 3, I am on Vodafone. My husband is on Vodafone and he gets texts from my Mum!! I am stumped. Any ideas? Thanks :A
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Help I need my webcam for an interview tomorrow!
Hi, I have an interview tomorrow and need to do a skype. I have a Sony vpcej2a9e laptop. I have looked in my device manager but cannot find it? Can anyone help please. Tried the Sony website but does not have a driver. Thanks in advance, Chris
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Computer infected?
Looking for help please. The last 2 days I have had all kinds of pop ups appearing and something called Zombie Invasion. I have gone into the 'uninstall programmes' but it is not letting me uninstall although I have never installed it n the first place. It says 'programme does not exist' I have Norton installed on the…
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IP address
Hi, where do I find this please
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Youtube to MP3 Converter?
Hi just wondered if anyone could recommend a good 'youtube to mp3 converter' pls. Seems quite a few out there so if anyone had a preference or dislikes through experience of use? thx
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Youview
I'm looking to upgrade my old humax, which I have to keep formating the HDD. I've been looking at youview but which one humax or bt. I know they are both the same box but does the bt do anything different? Any general reviews would be greatful.