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Best way to convert CD's to MP3
I am seeking advice on best solution for ripping my CD's to MP3, up to now I have used Windows Media player in Win7. It defaults to WAV but I want MP3 so changed the default. I am after quality and not worried about storage, I seem to remember max setting for Media Player is around 320, not sure if this is a standard…
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AVG browser hijack
I'm stuck and hoping someone with more computer knowledge than me can assist. I've recently purchased AVG ultimate 2017, now, my browser seems to be hijacked Tools > internet options > internet tab is showing Google as my homepage, however, when I click on a new tab, I get Bing search engine, also showing my recent…
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Malware advice please (Chrome popups/random websites)
Struggling with this one (don't see much malware, antivirus...); facts:- 1. at a neighbours (not within wifi range!) 2. 2 laptops in the house have been affected (wifi used); a third possibly (no usb sticks shared) 3. issue is with Chrome (I think the others are ok) 4. symptom 1 - randomly get a popup "you have a virus,…
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windows 7 logging in message
I am using windows 7 with ie11 when logging on I am getting this message c:\users\tammy\AppData\Local\Temp\174536Log.iniis lost Can anyone help with this problem
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History in Firefox
Can someone please tell me how to save the History in Firefox so I can transfer to another lapto? I have gone to History - Backup and it only saves bookmarks Running HP Laptop Win 10 Firefox
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Can't switch iTunes account on iPad Mini
Hi guys, hope you can help with this one, I'm completely stumped! So, I got my friend's old iPad and I've logged in with my own Apple ID and when I go to the settings I can see my info there. But in the App Store when I try to download anything it asks me for my friend's password and shows his Apple ID. Help?
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Technology price hikes thread
There are already sections of the site for bargains and special offers. It's also helpful to monitor price increases, so here's a thread for news on that. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/feb/13/sonos-hikes-uk-prices-by-25-due-to-brexit 'Home sound system manufacturer Sonos joins a growing list of technology…
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Acer Aspire One wifi connection problems
I have an Acer Aspire One netbook running Win 8.1 and it has problems getting online to some networks - a) At my public library when I try to get online, it comes up with full 5 bar signal strength but a yellow triangle ! symbol, and when I try to get on the T&C's acceptance page http://connect2wifi.btlancashire.co.uk…
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How to get old and discontinued Windows Updates
I've searched all over Google so now time to ask on here: I'm trying to download a Windows update for Windows 8.1 that has since been removed by Microsoft, (KB3161608). The reason is to test some new software that some of my customers will use, and I know some of them have this update on their systems. Does anyone know of…
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Plex sideloaded onto Now TV box-still working good for you?
Hi folks, I have the plex app sideloaded onto a few of the older NOW tv boxes and up to recently worked a treat from my pc. Just noticed that its now beginning to freeze on the NOW boxes, though reinstalling the server on the pc has only made a slight improvement. The Plex app that I sideloaded onto the NOW boxes must at…
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Yahoo problems
For quite a long time, (back when Outlook Express was working), I forwarded my mail from Yahoo and Google to OE. I have since changed to Windows Live Mail 2012 and up until a couple of days ago had no problems. But the other day I had a message from Yahoo about changing security for login?! I clicked on something asking to…
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NB: Update problem SOLVED.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. driver update for Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi Adapter "Successfully installed on 04/02/2017" It more than doubled my boot time. Rolled back to old driver and Voila. So I may need to block it permanently.
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3 Network deadspots
Good Morning A friend of mine has a dead zone in his front room where he cannot get 3 network phone signal. He has contacted 3 about a signal booster but there were not very helpful. Anyone got any ideas for a cheap solution apart from opening windows or changing network provider-thanks.
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Wireless mouse
Hi all I'm looking for recommendations for a wireless mouse (preferably with a docking station to save messing around with batteries). I'm not looking for something all-singing-all-dancing but a couple of programmable buttons would be nice. Thanks in advance.
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VBScript newbie
A long time ago I wrote scripts in Visual Basic 6.0 and VBA, but I've never used VBScript. So (although I'm a bit rusty) I get the basics of programming/scripting. I'm thinking of having a play with VBScript. In particular, I want to write a simple script that displays information that is periodically updated without any…
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MS Office for home use
I am looking for a copy for my laptop to include word and excel. I have seen some offers on Amazon, but I thought I would ask for recommends of what and where to buy a copy for home use.
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SkyGo on Xbox buffering
The past few weeks it has been horrendous. I've been watching a football match which is 18 mins in and it's on 12 mins on screen - shows how much buffering I'm experiencing. It is every few seconds, terrible. I have tried the usual fixes like clearing the cache, deleting and reinstalling the app and resetting my Xbox…
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Does AVG have a firewall?
I have an issue with slow running laptop. I have AVG but looking at the processes it seems that McaFee is also installed. Does AVG have a firewall? Or do I need to keep the McAfee firewall? Or should I uninstall every McaFee process including the firewall?
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Laptop not recognising CD & DVD/CD-rom drives missing from Device Manager
I have a Levono thinkpad E560 with windows 7 pro which I purchased new in June 2016. This evening I put a CD in the drive and it didn't play and wasn't displayed in windows explorer. I treid several CD's without any success. When I insert a CD I can hear what I assume is the CD rotating for a short while but nothing…
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55" 4K Tv under £800
Hi Im looking for a decent 55" 4K Tv for under £800. I heard the Sony has built in Android which sounds good but also heard they are buggy. Any recommendations? Thanks
