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Cheap option to run XCode using El Capitan on a Mac
Got a budget of £200-£250 What Mac hardware models support El Capitan and the latest version of XCode which would still have the power to run bothe Xcode and the OS in a workable fashion?
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Windows 7 updates and Microsoft cyberbullying
I've reformatted about a half dozen computers in the last month - the obvious reason - the cyberbullying of microsht. What I have noticed is that (Windows 7) Windows Update hasn't worked properly after any of them. The updates eventually kick in after a few days. I have also noticed that the Windows Update process gets…
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When "pentium" does not mean "pentium"
I remember in the not too far distant past - when picking a processor was a simple job of looking for the word PENTIUM in the specs - then Intel started to produce i3/i5 and i7 processors - leaving standard PENTIUM as an option But now - various manufacturers are offering PENTIUM powered laptops without specifying what…
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How to get rid of google+ toolbar on tablet?
I have an android tablet (4.4.2). I recently noticed that the google search toolbar had been replaced by a new blue version with very limited functionality ie does not include the usual options like forward and back arrows/full URL etc. It seems this is the toolbar for the google+ app which I must have clicked…
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IPad again
I have discovered photographs I have been looking for on Picasa on my Ipad, how can I transfer them to Dropbox so I can use them as a slide show on my laptop?:D I understand that picasa is not going to be supported, but images transferred to Google photo. I am anxious not to loose these photos, but am at a loss as to what…
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system restore failed
Hi, wonder if anyone can help me, i usually have to do a system restore every couple of months when i get the "user profile Service service failed the logon" This time a message popped up saying no restore was logged or something ? I really have no idea what i`m doing but i wrote down the steps in August 2014 and it`s…
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apps not loading win10
Hi got a weird problem , suddenly some of my apps have stopped loading. I have a Toshiba satellite laptop, windows 10, fairly new... the store app, the calculator app, the alarm & clocks app all that are pre loaded no longer work. when I click on them they load for a second then disappear like ive closed it down? they work…
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Deleting pdf docs problem
I'm decluttering my laptop and also getting rid of documents on my portable hand drives, many of which have multiple copies. Whenever I try to 'delete' pdfs I get an error message saying 'the action can't be completed as the file is open in another programme' - what does this mean as I don't have any (other) programmes…
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Transfer SMS between phones?
Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible transfer texts from a Windows phone to an IPhone 4? They are backed up somewhere - when I bought a second Windows phone they were all downloaded. I have synced my Hotmail account and restored my contact, but no luck with the texts Thanks
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Trying up upgrade Windows Vista
Please bare with me as i'm not very technical, i'm currently running on Windows Vista Home Package which came free with my PC many years ago, everythings been fine and it's been updating regular, the last few months some of the sites i've been visting, parcels2go, paypal, etc has been flashing up saying my "Internet…
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Storing iPad photos without a computer
Hi all, I'm confused! We don't have a computer to speak of ( recently burgled ) and so opted to pay for iCloud storage to help store our 1000s of iPhone / iPad photos. However, I've been looking today and our iPad is running out of memory, mainly due to the photo library, and everything I've read suggests that if I delete…
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Decent place to upload images for this website?
I used to use Photobucket & still do but it's become too irritating. It seems to slow my browser down like never before when i open that website. It used to be real slick but now it's incredibly painful. Can you recommend somewhere that is good & free to upload? Preferably somewhere where people can't go snooping around…
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Thunderbird Problems ??
Is anybody else having problems with Thunderbird today ??? Or is it just me ??
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opinion Zoostorm AMD A10 12GB 2TB Windows 10 Desktop PC
on the recommendation of her computer expert, my sister has just bought this http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerm/521%252F7960.htm I am looking to get a new PC (browsing mainly, not gaming). It does seem to be described as 'gaming'. Would also then make the leap to Windows 10. Any opinions welcome please. I/ve…
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What does this error message mean?
this page is trying to load scripts from unauthenticated sources I am visiting a site via chrome when i get the above message, what does it mean and is it safe to ignore?
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Another windows 10 query
I have a desktop PC and a laptop both with Windows 7. However, recently I bought another laptop with preinstalled Windows 10. I have had a couple of problems with the new laptop : It does not have Windows Live Mail which I prefer because you can store copy emails in files which you can't do on the email package provided…
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Windows 10
Microsoft seem to be desperate to force this onto everybody. Even asking whether to upgrade now or later -- no never option. It is probably very good but it trashed my 8.1 laptop, taking an hour to spring to life after installation -- and every time since. Still FUBAR after reverting to 8.1, which I was happy with. On my…
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HP Photosmart C3180. Keeps displaying out of paper warning
My HP Photosmart Model C 3180 will not print. The message out of paper keeps being displayed but that is not the case. I have checked for obvious paper jams but none are apparent. I have made sure the rollers at the back work. I have switched the printer off and unplugged. The carriage with the cartridges moves OK and just…
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Window 10 and Microsoft Works...
Hello folks... Last week Windows 10 forced itself upon both my wife and I's computers, despite us trying to stop it and now Microsoft Works Files will not go to print, it comes up with the following message: The file requires a newer version of the Microsoft Works Converter than is currently on your system. Do you want to…
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Photos from a disc to an IPad
I need to transfer some pictures from a disc to my IPad, can some one help me please, I do not have the faintest idea how to do it.
