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Upgrading to Windows 10
I have an old Dell Inspiron 1011, currenly running Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3, with a 1.60 gigahertz Intel Atom N270 processor. I have been searching and apparently it is possible and even makes the old machine run better. However, I am asked for either a 32-bit or 64-bit download, and I chose the 64-bit. After…
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Oven timer replace.
Anyone know how I can get to my Timer so that I can replace it - Neff Oven U1442 Thanks.
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GWX Control Panel - New Version
Just a 'Heads Up'. For those using GWX Control Panel to keep the infection known as Windows 10 at bay, version 1.7 is now out of Beta and available for download ... http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/
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NOWTV box connection ??
Bit of a Dumbo i'm afraid when confronted with a mass of wires at the back of the tv. Thinking of getting a Nowtv box I already have a Humax recorder and a blue ray dvd player connected up to the tv can someone please tell me how I would connect up the additional nowtv box to my existing set up. Does the nowtv box have to…
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Sleepphones
I currently use Sleepphones, as find get a better nights sleep listening to stories/music. Two pairs have failed on me within the last 12 months (arranging replacement again). Just wondering if anyone can recommend anything similar or a comfortable headphone that can be used whilst sleeping.
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Charging Query.
When charging appliances is Vacuum. Cleaner, Toothbrush, Phone etc, is it better to allow the device to run out of charge first?
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Looking for a new computer
My faithful Windows Vista machine is showing its age. It freezes regularly and has to be 'kickstarted' into working by control +alt +delete on a daily basis. Now the the on/ off pressure switch is also temperamental and only works when it feels like it. Time to replace I think. For convenience and speed I was looking at…
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Ethernet splitter
We have a virgin superhub and currently on 200mb bb. The superhub only has 4 ports on the back and we are short due to gaming pcs at Xmas. I have seen the splitters from netgear etc but am concerned that it will reduce the speed to the pcs. Is this the case and is there a particular model anybody can recommend, preferably…
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Problems accessing Steam
I'm having a problem with Steam. If I click the shortcut on my desktop, the Steam icon appears on my task bar but if I click on it nothing happens. If I hover over it I can see the steam homepage, if I right click on it I get options but none of them can make the screen appear. I can get the big screen option to work but…
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Is this laptop any good?
Hi all, looking to purchase a new laptop and came across this deal on pc world. Is this spec any good for the money? Need something for everyday use and a bit of streaming/downloading. Use photoshop and video editing suites a bit also. Any help welcome... Cheers…
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NAS on TalkTalk router
I am assuming that a NAS can be connected to my TT HG635 fibre router to the USB port ? If a NAS can be connected - is it possible to plug in a 64Gb memory stick instead ? This is to give storage for a network connected security camera (not yet purchased) Any advice welcome
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Reduce size of PDF's
I have a number of PDF's that I am trying to reduce the size of.. They are currently around 20-40Mb in size - they are only 3 or 4 pages A4 in physical size I have tried opening them in Word 2013 to re-save them as higher compressed PDF's but they lose format They need to be reduced to around 1-2 Mb each in size for…
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Choosing a NAS, what do i need?
Fair few computers in the household, desktops, laptops, tablets and phones. So many TB of storage spread across them all. Dedicated media centre has the most storage and it was a pain in the whatsits when 2TB of data was lost. The media stuff was not an issue, just having to sit there for a rfew days feeding discs back in…
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Samsung R7 multi room speaker download problem
Hi, I recently purchased one of these and another from their range however I can not download the file that they state to enable me to stream music from iTunes through the speaker. the following link on their website takes you to a download then I get error message Safari can't download. Wireless Audio - Multiroom for…
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Android update for Lenova Yoga 10 B8000-H
My tablet is running 4.2.2 and I have been happy with this until now. However, I want to buy a wireless activity tracker and it needs 4.3 or newer to link it. I have searched the Lenova and other 'official' sites but can't find anywhere that tells me how to update - or, indeed, if I can? I bought this tablet two years ago…
