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Dual Boot???
Computer(XP) packed in so now have Lenovo H30 Desktop PC, Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, 1TB on Windows 10. Have old hardrive in enclosure and have recovered some files but am wondering if it is actually possible to boot XP from it. I know I have to change bios to legacy but cannot find where to change to boot from external drive…
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Hacked account
When an email account has been hacked is the hacker able to see and keep access to your emails even after you have changed your password?
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Laptop recommendation question
This seems like a really good deal for an i7. Am I missing something? http://www.ebuyer.com/697232-asus-x555ld-laptop-x555ld-xx056h I'm looking for a new laptop mainly for office stuff and photo editing so want it to run fairly quickly and smoothly. Would appreciate any expertise on the matter - thank you
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Twitter Trends problem
I have twitter on my Android phone, tablet and desktop. About 2 months ago when I was in Tenerife, Twitter trends stopped working on my phone and then on my tablet. I kept getting the message "Cannot retrieve Trends at this time". I have another twitter account which I use for a website and I noticed that trends worked on…
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Improving Website Search Position (SEO)
I have a website that is a couple of years old and I need to improve its position within the search pages such as Google, currently I rank on page 2/3 for my keywords. I have made sure that the site is optimised for my keywords on the pages and that the Meta Tag reflects this (I appreciate that there is limited value in…
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removing untagged photos
If someone who's not a friend but has mutual Facebook friends adds pictures of you (untagged because you're not friends or if you decline mutual friends tag requests), and others at an event but you find them unflattering (ok they're not visible on your profile but they're out there in the domain), and if the person…
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20 month old hp computer, "not upgradable to win 10"
My HP PC is 20 months old and they have decided not to provide the drivers for the graphic card (which I find is over 5 years old) for Windows 10. I've been in touch with their customer service, after being passed around for hours on end, and been told "Your PC is 20 months old, we are selling new graphics cards that will…
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Java Runtime Environment 8 writing unwanted files
Hi, I updated my Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to the latest update for version 8 last night on my Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit edition, so I updated both 32- and 64-bit versions of the JRE. Now, it's regularly creating a folder called ".oracle_jre_update" in my user profile folder - this contains one or more .timestamp…
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Vista and iTunes
Does anyone know if it is now impossible to download iTunes when using Vista as I keep getting this message 'iTunes requires that your computer is running Windows 7 or newer'.
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Storage of data on partitioned hard drive
My mum's laptops hard drive is partitioned in to 2 drives, C drive labelled OS and D drive labelled Data. The C drive is 58.5 GB and the D drive is 392 GB. The only problem is that nothing automatically stores on the D drive so the C drive keeps on filling up and the laptop goes really slow. What is the best way of…
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Cloud Storage - Alternative to Dropbox that sorts/organises files by Devices?
Hello, I was wondering if there are any recommended cloud storage solutions beside Dropbox? I currently use BT Cloud (free as a BT Broadband customer), but will have to move the Data as I am planning to move BB provider. We have multiple Devices in our household (Iphone, Ipad, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Tab) and I like the fact…
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Any alternative software to Fineprint or Cleverprint?
Hi folks, I have been using fineprint software to print my stuff from my Epson printer for ages, it runs in trial mode (printed at bottom of page and a nag screen) allows me to easily delete pages and print booklet size, also had cleverprint which more or less did the same thing, got registered version on a pc mag,…
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Safe video downloader 2015 for Windows
Whats the best safest video downloader for windows 7 , is vidmate or tubemate any good, I used freemake for 5 years and never updated it then the other week done update and it was a mess with virus, and tricky downloading with the yes/no options/addons so had to remove and then system restore
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Having to bin 2 Canon printers that are working perfectly
I cannot believe that I am having to throw away 2 Canon printers (ip4850) that are working perfectly. The reason being is that the ink absorbers are full. Having researched it, I can either tackle the job myself which requires almost a total strip down and looks very difficult or pay a company to do it for me which will…
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Citizen Eco-Drive watch repair ?
Have had a Citizen Eco-Drive (H500) for about 6 Years with no problems at all .However , a couple of weeks ago it stopped . I left it on the window sill for a couple of days and expected it to work . It seems to have charged it but it is still not working. The seconds hand is working but the hour and minute hand arent…
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how to watch something off internet when offline?
i took on the £79 annual fee for the amazon prime package, i wanted to be able to download progs/films to watch when i was away from home, and without any internet connection. i scoured through pages of stuff, but was not able to down load anything. i was then told that was because i was using a hp chrome laptop, that…
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Android 5.0.1
Is there a known problem with Android 5.0.1 in that emails are not "left on the server" despite being set as such ? My Galaxy 4 keeps on deleting emails !
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Kaspersky pop up messages re webcam
Hi This morning I have had a couple of pop up messages from Kaspersky saying the snapshot.exe is accessing my webcam. I have googled and cant seem to find what this is, can anyone help? Thanks.
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Want to get internet with USB dongle, how?
Hello all, I want a back up internet USB dongle that I can use incase my internet at home goes down. I want a T-Mobile one as that works best in my area. I just want one I can just plug into the USB port on my Desktop Computer and connect to the internet, one which I can top up my internet credit online too maybe? Can…
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Kindle app for android help pls
Hi - maybe someone can help. Assuming it was as easy as advertised I downloaded the kindle app for android on my tablet. It won't let me access any kindle books via the app. On their website they are saying to also download the amazon app which automatically registers the device. I heard that this side loading is not…
