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Browser problem, please help
Hello I seem to have a virus and/or a problem with my browser. Firefox keeps crashing - often as soon as I open it - and even when it doesn't, I can rarely get to any websites. (There isn't a problem with the wifi itself, as I can connect fine on my laptop, which I'm using for this.) I have run full antivirus scans with…
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How to disable Vista silly security alerts?
I've just reinstalled Vista and now am being harassed by these stupid alerts. I've gone to control panel/security centre and 'change the way security centre alerts me, checked the 'don't notify me and don't display the icon' but it ignores me even after rebooting. I've even tried to change to value in the registry but even…
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Can I buy a new Sky+ HD box from ebay?
am after another Sky+ HD box for the bedroom (already have the twin cable ran into the room), can I buy a new box with a large Gb capacity from ebay to use, or do i have to go through Sky to get the card with it? Dont want to buy one and have it blocked a few weeks later? Wheres best to get a new Sky+ box from please?
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Printing from ipad
Hi I have downloaded the app for my printer (Epson x225) onto my iPad Air but when I try to print anything the iPad searches for the printer but comes up with "no air printer found". Don't think my printer is an air printer but it should be compatible with tablets and smart phones. The printer was switched on and on line…
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Microsoft Outlook - Strange situation?
Got an issue with Outlook. It started when Avast antivirus decided that it wanted to do a 'Boot Scan' (I think it said), anyway it took quite a while to complete but when it finished I noticed this problem with Outlook. The 'Sent item' folder in the archive folders section had disappeared - completely gone along with all…
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Oops. Accidentally deleted Icon on Hudl.
I just installed an app, but, as I dragged the icon onto the main screen, it accidentally got deleted. :o How do I put the Icon back on the desktop?
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JIS screwdrivers - Tamiya
I need a JIS screwdriver for building a Tamiya RC car - the model shop and, unbelievably Tamiya UK does not have there for sale !! (Tamiya support deny that they are even necessary) They are more "pointy" than generic crosshead drivers - necessary to fit some of the screws in the car - I have tried several "phillips"…
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whats the difference re Office?
when Installing M-soft office and word you get asked to tick one; office open XML formats or open documents formats What the difference and which one should I tick In the past I have just ticked either but I thought it is time I knew what they are It is just for home use Thanks
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any DAB radios mains powered not transformer plug
Hi folks anyone know of a DAB radio that is mains powered, but not using the transformer plug, got 2 DAB radios and the transformer plugs/wires coming out of them always break, been using a transformer multi plug for last few months on the radio in the house but that has packed in this morning so I'm looking for mains…
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Which digital TV/Film sites allow you to download?
Hello, I'm wanting to purchase a TV series online. However many of the major retailers seem to have done away with the option to download the video to store on your computer, to avoid having to stream it/buffering every time you want to watch. Some let you download to store on a tablet/mobile but not PC. Or only a PC with…
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Amazon Fire TV Stick - poor playback quality?
Just bought a fire stick as i have amazon prime, having previously had a chromecast. All connected up well - display ultrasharp on the menus and pictures BUT the playback quality is very poor. If we watch a TV program via Netflix and cast to the Chromecast the picture is crystal clear. Watch Netflix (or anything for that…
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laptop battery help please
Hi my son laptop is nearly 5 years old and it shuts down with out warning at 47% battery level Am I correct in thinking the battery needs replacing? Is there much difference between a 5200mah and a 5600mah battery? Thank you
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HELP - Cannot connect Canon printer to Chromebook
Hi, I bought a Canon Pixma MG2950 for printing from my Chromebook. The manual says it should take seconds to set up, however, after an hour of going round in circles, I am at a dead end. This model is Google Cloud print enabled. First of all, the printer is set up in LAN list. Its IP address does not conflict with…
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Long shot ... Samsung One Connect Box
I have a Samsung UN55F9000 TV with an original One Connect box (black one, no fan). The box has stopped working. (It causes the TV to go into a boot loop showing only the SmartTV logo). I know it's the box because I have another identical setup and I've tried swapping the boxes - the fault follows the box. (I need both TVs…
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Help with Excel formula please
Hi Just trying to do a 'new to me' formula which I suspect is an 'IF' one but I am not sure. I have three worksheets - for ease of use labelled A, B and C. I want cell B2 in worksheet C to put 28 into it if cell B2 in worksheet B has a date in it. I can then copy it down the remainder of the cells Is this doable? I'd…
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Keyboard for tablet
I have a Toshiba at 300 se 10.1 tablet, is it possible to buy a keyboard for it, if so, can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Network Storage
Hi I'm looking at the following as a replacement for my Windows 2003 Server as I don't utilize as I possibly should and think the following will be more suited. D-link ShareCenter DNS-340L 4-Bay Network Storage Enclosure I have been doing some reading about and I'm getting conflicted information on the type of HDD to use…
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Should i refill my printer ink cartridge
I need to replace the black ink cartridge in my Epson xp-202 printer but as the original ink cartridges are so expensive is it worth refilling the cartridge or should I go and buy a non oem refillable ink cartridge.
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MSE Forums Not Completing Loading
I currently have a problem where the forums are not completing loading in Firefox. The little circle in the tab is constantly rotating and at the bottom of the page it shows either "read staticsome number.moneysavingexpert.com" or "waiting for images.moneysavingexpert.com" No other forums or sites are affected. Any ideas ?
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Bios update?
Hi I have done a clean ISO install to fix the Asus issues Now do I need to update my bios or just leave it? what do you people think? Thank you
