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  2. wiseowl
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    Windows 10

    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    wiseowl, Feb 13, 2015 ... 32 33 34
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    Gail_68
    Mar 20, 2018
  3. Scrungee
    Sticky

    Posting Images hosted on Photobucket

    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother...
    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother and just skip the post.I only look at pictures that are posted directly on to GC. I'm not ignoring...
    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother and just skip the post.I only look at pictures...
    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother...
    Scrungee, Jul 12, 2014
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    shiney
    Jul 12, 2014
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  5. capney

    Another email scam alert

    So why are Lakeland asking for you to return the fryer? Or is it Amazon that are asking you?If it's Lakeland then tell them you want the fryer (that's why you ordered it in the first place) but...
    So why are Lakeland asking for you to return the fryer? Or is it Amazon that are asking you?If it's Lakeland then tell them you want the fryer (that's why you ordered it in the first place) but you're happy to return the money less expenses (as mentioned above).If it's Amazon asking you to...
    So why are Lakeland asking for you to return the fryer? Or is it Amazon that are asking you?If it's Lakeland then tell them you want the fryer (that's why you ordered it in the first place) but you're happy to return the money less expenses...
    So why are Lakeland asking for you to return the fryer? Or is it Amazon that are asking you?If it's Lakeland then tell them you want the fryer (that's why you ordered it in the first place) but...
    capney, Aug 15, 2010 ... 19 20 21
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    shiney
    Dec 2, 2015
  6. Aesculus
    Like x 6

    Free Windows Software You Can't Live Without

    Driver Scanner!
    Driver Scanner!
    Driver Scanner!
    Driver Scanner!
    Aesculus, Jun 22, 2011 ... 2
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    Mad Hatter
    Sep 7, 2014
  7. PCMedic

    Free stuff for GC Members

    (SLIGHTLY late to the party but...)My advice is to only have one (active) security/anti-virus (AV) program on your PC.The only reason I say that is for performance. If you have more than one...
    (SLIGHTLY late to the party but...)My advice is to only have one (active) security/anti-virus (AV) program on your PC.The only reason I say that is for performance. If you have more than one AV program running at the same time then each file you open is being scanned not just twice, but...
    (SLIGHTLY late to the party but...)My advice is to only have one (active) security/anti-virus (AV) program on your PC.The only reason I say that is for performance. If you have more than one AV program running at the same time then each file...
    (SLIGHTLY late to the party but...)My advice is to only have one (active) security/anti-virus (AV) program on your PC.The only reason I say that is for performance. If you have more than one...
    PCMedic, Dec 8, 2009 ... 2 3
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    jpjeffery
    May 19, 2015
  8. Sheal

    New laptop

    Didn't know about that screen & now done & you suggested!
    Didn't know about that screen & now done & you suggested!
    Didn't know about that screen & now done & you suggested!
    Didn't know about that screen & now done & you suggested!
    Sheal, Sep 22, 2022 ... 23 24 25
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    Balc
    Mar 19, 2023
  9. clanless

    Cheap desk top

    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    clanless, Jun 14, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    ricky101
    Sep 28, 2023
  10. Dave W

    I've taken the plunge XP to Windows 8.1

    I like the new video card a 2gb radion 3D job which will run in digital on my dell monitor, windows score went down but that is because I have to tweek it yet.
    I like the new video card a 2gb radion 3D job which will run in digital on my dell monitor, windows score went down but that is because I have to tweek it yet.
    I like the new video card a 2gb radion 3D job which will run in digital on my dell monitor, windows score went down but that is because I have to tweek it yet.
    I like the new video card a 2gb radion 3D job which will run in digital on my dell monitor, windows score went down but that is because I have to tweek it yet.
    Dave W, May 5, 2014 ... 5 6 7
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    Jimcub
    Oct 7, 2015
  11. Logan
    Like x 4

    ask Alexa

    Not sure, sounds like it might have been an extra along side R2D2 and C3PO in the Star Wars franchise. :scratch::heehee:
    Not sure, sounds like it might have been an extra along side R2D2 and C3PO in the Star Wars franchise. :scratch::heehee:
    Not sure, sounds like it might have been an extra along side R2D2 and C3PO in the Star Wars franchise. :scratch::heehee:
    Not sure, sounds like it might have been an extra along side R2D2 and C3PO in the Star Wars franchise. :scratch::heehee:
    Logan, Dec 22, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    gks
    Feb 20, 2022
  12. HarryS

    Printer Ink Secret - True or false ?

    The offer's now finished - I hope somebody made use of it to get some 'free' stuff. I might exchange some the the points I got for T&M vouchers (500 points for £15 off online code)...
    The offer's now finished - I hope somebody made use of it to get some 'free' stuff. I might exchange some the the points I got for T&M vouchers (500 points for £15 off online code) http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/product.aspx?R=2280& bci=4294966483|Home & Garden*4294960047|Garden meaning...
    The offer's now finished - I hope somebody made use of it to get some 'free' stuff. I might exchange some the the points I got for T&M vouchers (500 points for £15 off online code) http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/product.aspx?R=2280&...
    The offer's now finished - I hope somebody made use of it to get some 'free' stuff. I might exchange some the the points I got for T&M vouchers (500 points for £15 off online code)...
    HarryS, Jan 12, 2011 ... 2 3
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    Scrungee
    Oct 29, 2012
  13. Sheal

    Your help please FC

    Yep, chill out this weekend and rest those bones. I don't envy you the training course though, I hope it goes okay. :)There is one issue that you can't cure for me........I can't see the touchpad!...
    Yep, chill out this weekend and rest those bones. I don't envy you the training course though, I hope it goes okay. :)There is one issue that you can't cure for me........I can't see the touchpad! :heehee: It blends into the keyboard area with no edging or scroll bar line so I'll have to buy some nail...
    Yep, chill out this weekend and rest those bones. I don't envy you the training course though, I hope it goes okay. :)There is one issue that you can't cure for me........I can't see the touchpad! :heehee: It blends into the keyboard area with no edging...
    Yep, chill out this weekend and rest those bones. I don't envy you the training course though, I hope it goes okay. :)There is one issue that you can't cure for me........I can't see the touchpad!...
    Sheal, Oct 18, 2015 ... 2 3 4
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    Sheal
    Nov 12, 2015
  14. rosebay

    Restoring Your Home Page If It Gets Taken Over...

    That's usefull Rosebay :)Mine got hijacked when I installed youtube downloader :doh:
    That's usefull Rosebay :)Mine got hijacked when I installed youtube downloader :doh:
    That's usefull Rosebay :)Mine got hijacked when I installed youtube downloader :doh:
    That's usefull Rosebay :)Mine got hijacked when I installed youtube downloader :doh:
    rosebay, May 7, 2015
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    Phil A
    May 7, 2015
  15. Phil A

    Kodak all in one printer won't scan

    Good morning everyone my Kodak printer 5250 is working fine at the moment ,no problems at all,prints,scans and copy's,I have set it up on wireless (not USB):)
    Good morning everyone my Kodak printer 5250 is working fine at the moment ,no problems at all,prints,scans and copy's,I have set it up on wireless (not USB):)
    Good morning everyone my Kodak printer 5250 is working fine at the moment ,no problems at all,prints,scans and copy's,I have set it up on wireless (not USB):)
    Good morning everyone my Kodak printer 5250 is working fine at the moment ,no problems at all,prints,scans and copy's,I have set it up on wireless (not USB):)
    Phil A, Mar 12, 2011
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    wiseowl
    Mar 13, 2011
  16. Retired

    Delete error message.

    Oops! I've just hit the agree button @shiney and realised it looks as if I'm agreeing you live in the stone age. What I mean is...I'm living there too, not needing complications. :biggrin:
    Oops! I've just hit the agree button @shiney and realised it looks as if I'm agreeing you live in the stone age. What I mean is...I'm living there too, not needing complications. :biggrin:
    Oops! I've just hit the agree button @shiney and realised it looks as if I'm agreeing you live in the stone age. What I mean is...I'm living there too, not needing complications. :biggrin:
    Oops! I've just hit the agree button @shiney and realised it looks as if I'm agreeing you live in the stone age. What I mean is...I'm living there too, not needing complications. :biggrin:
    Retired, Nov 16, 2022 ... 2 3 4
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    Sheal
    Jan 2, 2023
  17. Palustris

    Extender for BT Router

    Glad it's sorted :)
    Glad it's sorted :)
    Glad it's sorted :)
    Glad it's sorted :)
    Palustris, Oct 27, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    Loofah
    Nov 8, 2021
  18. Michael Hewett

    Broadband supplier

    I barely belong in the 20th century :old:Not sure that's a benefit if you lose the ability to make or receive calls if the hub is switched off or the power is cut. My old fashioned plug in phone...
    I barely belong in the 20th century :old:Not sure that's a benefit if you lose the ability to make or receive calls if the hub is switched off or the power is cut. My old fashioned plug in phone has superb quality sound. :blue thumb:My credit card is much lighter :blue thumb:That means you have to put clothes...
    I barely belong in the 20th century :old:Not sure that's a benefit if you lose the ability to make or receive calls if the hub is switched off or the power is cut. My old fashioned plug in phone has superb quality sound. :blue thumb:My credit card is...
    I barely belong in the 20th century :old:Not sure that's a benefit if you lose the ability to make or receive calls if the hub is switched off or the power is cut. My old fashioned plug in phone...
    Michael Hewett, Mar 6, 2022 ... 2 3
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    6,412
    shiney
    Mar 17, 2022
  19. Dave W

    MPEG4 (Quicktime?) to DVD Conversion?

    I use a programme called magix video editor, but it does have bells and whistles. I just downloaded an mp4 converted it no problem
    I use a programme called magix video editor, but it does have bells and whistles. I just downloaded an mp4 converted it no problem
    I use a programme called magix video editor, but it does have bells and whistles. I just downloaded an mp4 converted it no problem
    I use a programme called magix video editor, but it does have bells and whistles. I just downloaded an mp4 converted it no problem
    Dave W, Mar 11, 2012
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    watergarden
    Mar 14, 2012
  20. PeterS

    Say no to 0845 numbers

    Thankyou - shall forward this info too!
    Thankyou - shall forward this info too!
    Thankyou - shall forward this info too!
    Thankyou - shall forward this info too!
    PeterS, Nov 26, 2006 ... 2
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    JarBax
    Feb 8, 2007
  21. Gizmo

    confused

    lifeline is a careline company who we deal with , we have got door sensor , gps alarm , fall det, no complaint from them , we are with local council and yes trying to move we have filled in...
    lifeline is a careline company who we deal with , we have got door sensor , gps alarm , fall det, no complaint from them , we are with local council and yes trying to move we have filled in diarys of what the neighbours have and are doing , the police think its our mental state but after...
    lifeline is a careline company who we deal with , we have got door sensor , gps alarm , fall det, no complaint from them , we are with local council and yes trying to move we have filled in diarys of what the neighbours have and are doing , the...
    lifeline is a careline company who we deal with , we have got door sensor , gps alarm , fall det, no complaint from them , we are with local council and yes trying to move we have filled in...
    Gizmo, Mar 16, 2023 ... 2 3
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    Gizmo
    Mar 18, 2023
  22. Retired

    reCaptcha

    Hi,Sums it up brilliantly pete; thanks for posting it.Kind regards, Colin.
    Hi,Sums it up brilliantly pete; thanks for posting it.Kind regards, Colin.
    Hi,Sums it up brilliantly pete; thanks for posting it.Kind regards, Colin.
    Hi,Sums it up brilliantly pete; thanks for posting it.Kind regards, Colin.
    Retired, Apr 13, 2022 ... 2
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    Retired
    Apr 17, 2022
  23. wiseowl

    XP Still Tops

    I only back up the files I don't want to lose. They are backed up onto external HDD's and on the cloud (which synchronises both my computers). My important emails are backed up on the IMAP server.
    I only back up the files I don't want to lose. They are backed up onto external HDD's and on the cloud (which synchronises both my computers). My important emails are backed up on the IMAP server.
    I only back up the files I don't want to lose. They are backed up onto external HDD's and on the cloud (which synchronises both my computers). My important emails are backed up on the IMAP server.
    I only back up the files I don't want to lose. They are backed up onto external HDD's and on the cloud (which synchronises both my computers). My important emails are backed up on the IMAP server.
    wiseowl, Sep 18, 2010 ... 2 3
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    Larkshall
    Oct 11, 2010
  24. Ian Taylor

    New Laptop

    "Windows 7 Enterprise This edition targeted the enterprise segment of the market and was sold through volume licensing to companies which have a Software Assurance contract with Microsoft.[1]...
    "Windows 7 Enterprise This edition targeted the enterprise segment of the market and was sold through volume licensing to companies which have a Software Assurance contract with Microsoft.[1] Additional features include support for Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packages, BitLocker Drive...
    "Windows 7 Enterprise This edition targeted the enterprise segment of the market and was sold through volume licensing to companies which have a Software Assurance contract with Microsoft.[1] Additional features include support for Multilingual...
    "Windows 7 Enterprise This edition targeted the enterprise segment of the market and was sold through volume licensing to companies which have a Software Assurance contract with Microsoft.[1]...
    Ian Taylor, Oct 25, 2015 ... 2 3 4
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    4,345
    ARMANDII
    Apr 3, 2016
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