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New Avant Browser
http://www.avantbrowser.com/ Changes here For those of you who maybe aren't ready to try something like Firefox, Pleeeease give Avant Browser a go. It's become really good recently and because It uses IE's engine, it's probably easier to change over to. (though you can still use IE as your default browser) "Full IE…
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Microsoft Antispyware 1.0.615 now released
Time to update folks if it hasn't already automatically done so.
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Tech Forum?
Can anyone recommend a UK based forum for heavy duty technical issues on PCs, networking and stuff?
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OUTLOOK-problem receiving messages
New laptop-set up Microsoft outlook again but having trouble receiving messages....keep getting box asking for Network password, so 'send/receive' status never gets beyond 66%. Have changed password in Tools/e-mail accounts etc to make sure I was using correct one......is my user name the bit after '@' in my email…
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Advice re purchase of PC - Cheapest on Market at the moment
Dont know anything about megabytes, gigabytes. Just how to turn it off and on. Would like the internet at home. Dont want to play games just basic PC and then internet would do! Any advice as to which is the best/cheapest buy at the moment. Upto £500. Also which is the best ISP (hope Ive got that right) on the market at…
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Google Earth
Totally free and amazing, the entire globe available to view at your fingertips, most major cities in hi-res. You'll need a newish PC, broadband and a decent graphics card. The forum has links to load of places worth a visit, see if you can find your house................ http://desktop.google.com/download/earth/
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Hard disk refunds
I recently had to replace my hard disk as it was shot. Checked on the website and as it was under 3yrs old it was under warranty. Replacement under way. The moral of the story, always ask for replaced parts back from computer shop(if out of 1 year warranty) and check if they are still under guarantee. I had a neighbor give…
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Firefox 1.06 available to download
The British English version of Firefox 1.06 is available to download. Its a security update, and fixes problems with 1.05.
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Problems with uninstalled program
Please can anyone give advice on the following? I downloaded Virtual Audio Cable but it did'nt have the functions I needed so I uninstalled it using its own uninstall function. Since then everytime I start my computer I get a message starting 'Found new hardware wizard' and in the tray in the bottom right corner of the…
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MAC Mini
Has anyone managed to get their hands on this little baby from Apple? Just curious to know how it compares to PC desktops and other Apples.
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Win XP Password Prompt
Hi all, :D I've been having problems with my startup on Windows XP - when it gets to the blue welcome screen, I get a message box saying "Your password will expire in 14 days. Do you want to change it now?" There are then two options; yes, and no. I always click no. However, this is strange because I only have the one user…
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Budgeting/money programmes for mac?
Can anyone recommend a good (simple) money programme for the mac? Is there anything like Microsoft Money? Thanks.
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Comp, network, ntl?
I've just recently set up our home network- 1 pc and 1 laptop. Im having a bit of trouble sometimes with regards to loading web pages. I'd click on a fav bookmark and the page won't load. Yet i can still type through msn without problems and out of the websites i tried paypal would load and i could log in. When this…
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Serial Code for PC Game
Hi everyone, Basically i purchased the Game 'Command and Conquer - Generals' when it first came out, however now when trying to reinstall it, i cannot find the serial number in order to get it to work. Therfore i was wondering if there was any way round it, any way i could get another serial number, or if i would just have…
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cannot init language file
this is the popup message i get when i am trying to uninstall avg to replace it with another antivirus product. please help on how to over come this thanks.
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Apple Mac Powerbook Keyboard problem
My reQuest for help = I have a powerbook which has developed an annoying problem. I can not type the lower case of Q, upper case is fine as you can see but I can't figure out why such a problem would occur. Surely the censor is ok, could this be a virus/bug on the powerbook. I'm sick of typing words that look like the…
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LAN plus broadband sharing
I use NTL Broadband and understand that to connect my son's PC so he can also use the connection I would need a DSL router plus a wireless connecter but if we also wish to play games against each other between the two PC's, what else would we need? Grateful for some expert advice and suggested best buys for all the kit.
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Firefox not finding sites
From time to time I have had problems with Firefox (1.04, not going to 1.05 waiting for the British release of 1.06). Clicking on a perfectly good bookmark gets ' https://www.xyz site could be found . Please check the name and try again'. If I then clear the cache (Tools-Options-Privacy) and try again the page loads. If…
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outlook express 6 download
where can i get the download for this ?? i dont want the security updates yet I just need to reinstall .everything i,ve found so far has the security updates. :eek:
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BT Yahoo Problems
Hi guys Were do i start ?? Well i got home on Friday using the internet (BT Broadband) and it was absolutley fine, didnt have aproblem. Got up on Saturday morning tried using the internet, it said it connected (the two little Monitors in the taskbar come up) i clicked on internet explorer and then got the white page saying…