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To mains on laptop, or not?
I use my laptop whilst connected to the mains, and unplug it when finished. Can you tell me if it is a good idea to run it on the mains when in use, or should I just run it off battery until it needs charging?
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Annoying notice, can it be stopped please?
How do I stop this appearing each time I start up:- http://s14.postimg.org/lrwv549b5/Capture.jpg
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Webbrowser issues in windows 10
Experiencing serious issues with windows 10 web browsers. Full history is windows 10 completely crashed, unrepairable after a recent upgrade to the newest version 1511. It had failed a number of times so I forced it and it broke - completely - wouldn't restore, wouldn't go back, wouldn't do a repair, or even a replace all…
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Problems with Mozilla Firefox.
I've started using Mozillla Firefox in view of the fact Google Chrome are soon going to stop providing updates. However, I'm finding that webpages on Firefox run very slow at times and even freeze, and sometimes I get a warning about unresponsive script. I thought it might have had something to do with Java script, but on…
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Legit Windows Key
Keep it short and simple. I need to get a legitimate Windows key as cheaply as possible, happy with 7, 8 or 10 as I'll be upgrading to 10. Anyone have any links? Paul
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MS Office 365 Personal
Can you save documents on own computer than you save them on cloud? I am not too keen on saving them on cloud. Thanks
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Cannot read files on dvd
Hi My DVD ROM drive is working fine apart from one DVD which I received recently. It will not open and the message I get is 'Your Internet security settings prevented one or more files from being opened' There is then a link which says Why can't these files be opened. It takes me to a Microsoft page for Windows 10 ( which…
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Virgin Media emails
Is there something wrong today? I haven't been able to get into my emails for 4 hours and I just caught the end of bbc news on the radio saying there were some problems with broadband in lots of areas. Would you believe it's probably quicker asking on this forum than the 5 minutes it takes jumping through call centre hoops…
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Index.dat
Hi I am trying to access the Index.dat file for IE 11. How do I do this? Thanks.
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Open office
I have a newsletter attachment which I need to open, but every time I try to open it, it says I have to buy Microsoft office or get Edge (which I arleady have). Is it possible to get Open office on my laptop, if so where is the safest place to get it from?
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Powerline adapter, what speed do i need?
Am looking to extend my broadband throughout the house, and looking at Powerline kits. My incoming internet is only 15 Mbps (we do not have fibre optic unfortunately), so what speed Powerline kit would I need? Would I need a 1200 one, or is it overkill?
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Anyone familiar with Word templates please?
Hi all,, I am familiar with the core functions of MS word ,i.e just typing a letter,basic formatting such as fonts,colours,cutting and pasting etc. I have a little project to undertake where i have a block of plain text and i have to use a template (i,e an MS template from the selection in the software or elsewhere) and…
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Outllook and Outlook.com
Any outlook experts out there. I have Outlook 2016 on a 365 package, home use only. I thought it was auto syncing with Outlook.com (the web version). I want to sync my calendar and contacts. Cannot see how to do this have posted in a Microsoft help forum, no suggestions either. Seems ridiculous, I can transfer my contacts…
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Streaming MOBDRO live tv to an HD TV overseas?
Ok...ok....sad I know but I quite like to watch corrie/eastenders when abroa (get a life I hear you say!). Watched Mobdro live streaming TV in France on a tablet via wifi-no issues at all. However....off to Greece later in the spring & wondered if there was any app to load on my tablet that would stream via the hotels free…
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What does this mean?
connection to mse-forums-db.hosted-at.thebunker.net:3312 failed (errno=111, msg=Connection refused) I cannot get any results when I do a search.
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Hyundai DVD player distorted image
I'm hoping someone can suggest a solution to this problem before I'm forced to go out and buy a new DVD player. I currently have a Hyundai DVD-320A and recently its started producing a double & blurred image even on the initial screen before you put a disc in. At first I thought it was the old TV it was connected to, but…
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Website Hosting
Hi I am looking for advice. I am looking to launch a new non-transactional website (think I will use wordpress for content management) and I am looking for recommendations where this can be hosted. I know a lot of USA web developers recommend HostGator but is there a better UK one? I'm not massively techie so all advice…
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bogus microsoft scammers
Has anybody had those scammers phone up saying you have errors on your computer I had one phone up today I usually tell them I work for Microsoft and they put phone down on me I can see somebody less tech minded falling for there scam .…
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SSD testing. End of life?
In 2010 I bought a Kingston 64GB SSDNow V SSD. I have used it daily since. I am suspecting it has reached the end of it's life and I had to reinstall Windows on it yesterday. Kingston don't seem to provide any testing software. I downloaded SSD life pro which said it was 100% bad and then tried CrystalDiskInfo which said…
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A good cheap Tablet?
I know good and cheap is rare, but looking for a tablet for my son to play his games/apps on and watch videos etc any recommendations thanks :money: