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Can I open/create a .OTS spreadsheet without downloading Open Office?
I want to create a spreadsheet using this program but I have neither MS Office nor Apache on my PC. Apache Open Office is 134 MB which I can't really afford, so is there another way? I've looked at Excel spreadsheets but MS Excel Viewer only lets you open/view/print. I'm using XP but it also needs to be viewable by…
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Budget camera for travel
My iphone's actually pretty crappy for pictures as there's barely any memory and gets a green screen if I use a flash... no idea what that's all about but I bought it out right rather than a contract, so I'll just deal with that until I want to fork out for a new phone (not for a while). So... I am in need of a digital…
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Samsung M3 1TB Portable Hard Drive
Hello I have the Samsung M3 1TB Portable Hard Drive. I've had it for a while. I went to plug it in. It plugs in, makes a little beeping noise then stops. It doesn't show up in Windows Explorer but does in devices. I have no idea what to do. There's nothing important on there. If someone could help, that would be great.…
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Best IP Camera
Looking for an Ip camera somewhere around £50 mainly be used to keep an eye on our newborn,and dog when we're at work Needs to be able to viewed at night,remotely via app and audio be good i have seen this on Amazon anyone know of anything better or similar?…
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Windows Media Centre on W10
Someone told me that windows media centre will be removed during the upgrade to W10. Apparently, it will be replaced with a DVD player app to play DVD's. Can someone please explain the implication of this. Will it stop me from playing music and see my photos on my laptop. Or am I getting mixed up with windows media player…
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Do TVs need to be next to an aerial socket? Stupid question I know...
Hi all, I know this is most likely a stupid question but basically, we are having a new flat completely refurb'd. We had some problems with our previous builders abandoning the job and employed some new ones recently who seem ok. Long story short, it seems that the old builders connected the TV aerial socket behind the…
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Windows 7 fails to update, reinstall etc.
Hi everyone :) Me and a friend put some new compoents into my computer yesterday: replaced the motherboard, processor, RAM and added a SSD and new HDD. We also installed Win7. After a couple of hardware issues (cables not being shoved on tight enough) everything went fine. I downloaded Office 2013 (as part of a deal I've…
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Laptop with external graphics card required
Am looking to buy a new or refurbished laptop (£300-£400max), all I use it for is streaming TV so I need a hdmi port and a dedicated graphics card. Has anyone come across any good deals as most of the ones I find have shared graphics cards which are no use.
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Failed windows 10 install
so after 3 hours of windows 7 to 10 upgrading i finally get a message that it 'failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with a n error during BOOT operation' code given is 0xC1900101 - 0x40017 if it matters its an acer aspire 5536. any ideas please? many thanks
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Viber security issue
I've used Viber for a while and have it installed on my kids Hudl's so they can freely message/speak to their gran in Spain. However this morning whilst my wife was message chatting with her friend, in mid chat her friend received a !!!!!! video link, as though my wife had sent it as part of their chat. Thankfully her…
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How to make a recovery disc for Medion PC - Windows 8.1?
I bought a new PC a few months ago, a Medion Akoya E2049, 4GB memory, 1TB hardrive, i3-4160 processor, running Windows 8.1 When it arrived it came with no manual (only a quick start guide) and no recovery disc. I emailed them and they replied They then sent me a manual which the only relevant section seems to be as quoted…
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Recommendation for y connector
Can anyone recommend a y connector/adapter for a Sansung Galaxy S tablet please. I need to be able to charge the tablet while I'm watching films etc from a usb stick. Cheers N x
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Santander offers me Rapport but it's already installed
Our libraries don't have Trusteer Rapport installed, so when I log into Santander a window always comes up offering it. I had cause to view the login page on my home PC today, and noticed that this window still came up, even though a couple of Rapport programs are showing in my processes on Task Manager. Is it possible…
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Video Calling for Granny?
My sister has announced she's emigrating. We're all very excited for her, and we know that when we're not popping over to visit for holidays, there's Skype and FaceTime. However, we have grandparents in their nineties, and we're not sure how to keep them in touch. They have a basic Doro mobile phone on Virgin Mobile, and…
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Not received the windows 10 permission to upgrade yet
I have on my windows 7 home premium SP1 acer laptop the windows 10 icon and I reserved my 10 upgrade beginning of July but I have not yet received the ok to download the upgrade yet. Is this unusual as my other laptop ( windows 8.1) has received the 'ready to install' notification? Thanks
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Inkjet all-in-one printers
I’m looking to buy a new inkjet all-in-one printer, ideally one that will accept compatible inks rather than the usually over-priced branded inks. Can anyone tell me which manufacturer’s haven’t locked their printers down to their own branded cartridges? Thanks very much
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Buying technology is USA
Hi, Sorry if this is on the wrong page. Next year I am travelling to USA for 3 weeks. I'm planning on buying a decent (£4-600) camera and a laptop out there. Mainly because they are cheaper! Do I need to declare them when I come back to UK ? Also we are planning on getting a load of clothes over there as well - what about…
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Lionsgate, UV Copy?
I've got a redemption code, for a UV copy of a Lionsgate movie. I've gone to the site https://www.redeemmovie.co.uk but I can't find anywhere anywhere to enter the code? Where on the main page do I click, to enter the code?
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how to connect computer to Plasmat tv?
Hi I was wondering if anybody new how I can connect computer that does not have hdmi port to our plasma TV my sons passing out dvd can only be watched on the computer I would like to be able to see it on a bigger screen An my elderly relatives can not see it on the computer many thanks Bluebell
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What's the best £300 desktop (box only)?
My computer is now over six years old and is beginning to get a bit cranky with age. I want to buy a new desktop (just the box as I'm happy with my current peripherals, which are newer) and my budget is £300. It doesn't need to be compact one. Can anyone recommend something? I use my computer for the internet and word…
