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Linux Mint Rafaela Beta release
My internet search skills have failed me. Does anyone know if the Linux Mint developers publish Beta testing releases of new versions and, if so, where they are available to download? The reason? I have a new Intel NUC based on HD6000 graphics and the current version of Mint does not support it (even though the current…
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Hurl 2 and Lollipop
I can't find if this will happen. Anyone know? Or is rooting easy? Ta
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Malwarebytes
Morning - just run a scan and malwarebytes found nine 'potential threats' - mostly called PUP.Optional.Tivo or PUP.Optional.GlobalUpdate They are now removed, but are they really a threat? What can they do? I have an anti-virus installed (Avast) is this not good enough to stop these things? Or am I worrying too much?…
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ebuyer (not ebay) :: Ubuntu laptop is not as advertised
Hello, Ordered a laptop from ebuyer (not ebay). The confirmation e-mail from ebuyer (not ebay) describes the item: HP 455 Probook Laptop AMD A10- 7300 8GB RAM 1TB HDD 15.6" DVDRW Ubuntu 14.04 - Qty: 1 but the laptop I received has: 7GB RAM and Ubuntu 12.04 Put simply, the laptop is missing a gigabyte of memory and the…
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security question about selling un-needed sky wifi hub on ebay
as per title - I have a new/unused hub I dont need the hub comes with a preset wireless network name, password & PIN ( not sure what the last one is ?) are all these OK to give to a buyer ? - I assume at least the first 2 are needed to log onto the the hubs local wifi network I assume Sky wont think its me using the hub at…
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TalkTalk phone calls
Anyone else had 'courtesy calls' from TalkTalk? I've had two calls today from 'TalkTalk customer services' asking if I'm satisfied with their services. I just told the first caller that everything was fine, which it was. About half an hour later, I discovered that I couldn't receive emails, on any of three computers, so…
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If you are using CHROME !
If you are using chrome, have you noticed if some of the websites you use, have had their favourite button (the yellow star) grayed out?. Having been through a selection of mine, on a small proportion of mine, the star is grey. I have discovered on another forum, that this has been noticed there too. It is grey here whilst…
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Microsoft Word Help!
I was required to submit an assignment in Microsoft Word 98-2003 form. (I was using Word 2007). So, i converted the documet. Now i'm worried that the images and Graphs I used from Microsoft Word 2007 if they will show up? ...really worried because I used LAtex (maths software) and pasted the calculations into the document.
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Cheaper DDR3 Unbuffered-ECC RAM
Hi Guys, Currently specing up my new DIY-NAS box and need to get some Unbuffered-ECC RAM. Looking to get 32Gb, cheapest I've found so far is 4x8Gb of Kingston ValueRam for just over £63 per stick on Amazon. Annoyingly registered ECC RAM is dime a dozen, but Unbuffered-ECC seems to be a rarity. I'd prefer to not have to get…
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Really basic Wordpress website help please!
Dear all I have been tasked with setting up a basic, very basic, website for a small voluntary community organisation but am getting stuck before even starting. We want about 5, max 6 pages of basic information, and a few attached documents (trustees meeting minutes etc) and that's all. There are hundreds of themes, and as…
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garmin nuvi 2519 satnav
hi everybody thinking of buying my father a new satnav for fathers day is this a good model to buy him http://www.kandco.com/garmin-nuvi-2519lm-uk-5-inch-sat-nav-with-lifetime-maps-and-digital-traffic-bundle-includes-carry-case-and-air-vent-mount/1460202922.prd
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Desktop computer, time to upgrade
Hi, I would be grateful if anyone could post or recommend any good deals on a desktop PC, my Dell Inspiron is giving up the ghost, so time to change it. I just need the PC, I have dual monitors, a sound system, keyboard and mouse, just need a decent PC for surfing for LadyboysRus etc ;) The computer is mainly for using…
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Website options - GoDaddy?
Hello, I need some advice on website hosting (I think) LAst year I started up a website, bought my domain from GoDaddy along with their website builder package which I thought was just the software you needed to design/build the site. My domain renewal came up this year which I did but since the web builder package was…
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Buying new 15.6 Laptop
SWMBO needs a new laptop for home/work, she bought a Surface RT some time ago but has trouble using it due to limitations because of availability of apps etc. and she isn;t particularly struck on touchscreens now, Her budget is around £250 ish, given that she would also want to install Office on it (she doesn't like Libre…
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New laptop advice
My wife is looking at this laptop to replace a very old hp she has. Any advice/thoughts welcome http://www.johnlewis.com/hp-envy-x2-15-c000na-convertible-tablet-laptop-intel-core-m-4gb-ram-500gb-16gb-ssd-15-6-touch-screen-silver/p1742231
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Windows 10
MSE Insert: Read our Free Office Software and Free Antivirus guides too. Back to the original post... So im getting this notification on my tool bar to dl Windows 10 I like to keep up to date with things and this says free upgrade. What does that mean 'free' does this mean free upgrade with nothing to pay or does it mean…
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Persistan "Sign in to Google" pest
Right, ive got an old NTL a/c which i use for e-mails,I also have a G.Mail a/c which I dont use but on my 2 android devices, im persistantly being asked to "Log in to my Google a/c" which I dont want, but even if I do I get "incorrect password" (it isnt) or "Invalid request" driving me nuts, how can I correct this? thanks.
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Taking out files from folders in a batch
I'm not sure how to describe this one, but I have a folder containing multiple folders each with a video file inside. Is there an idiots way to take out all the video files in one go instead of opening each folder and laboriously extracting each one in turn? TIA
