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  1. Dave W
    Informative x 3

    New Malware Warning

    It's better to arrange it so that they can't see me even if they are after me! :heehee:
    It's better to arrange it so that they can't see me even if they are after me! :heehee:
    It's better to arrange it so that they can't see me even if they are after me! :heehee:
    It's better to arrange it so that they can't see me even if they are after me! :heehee:
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  2. Madahhlia

    I can't believe I just did that.

    Sounds okay then, the rice method is fairly extreme. I spilt a pint of beer on my brothers and it was left like that for hours (until he found it in the morning). A couple of days in with the rice...
    Sounds okay then, the rice method is fairly extreme. I spilt a pint of beer on my brothers and it was left like that for hours (until he found it in the morning). A couple of days in with the rice and it's fine (sort of, the cooling fan didn't make it so it get's 'quite' warm).
    Sounds okay then, the rice method is fairly extreme. I spilt a pint of beer on my brothers and it was left like that for hours (until he found it in the morning). A couple of days in with the rice and it's fine (sort of, the cooling fan didn't...
    Sounds okay then, the rice method is fairly extreme. I spilt a pint of beer on my brothers and it was left like that for hours (until he found it in the morning). A couple of days in with the rice...
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  3. Madahhlia

    Weird laptop failing

    Usually am lol :cool:
    Usually am lol :cool:
    Usually am lol :cool:
    Usually am lol :cool:
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  4. wiseowl

    Doc Files?

    Good morning Clueless and Scrungee and thank you for your kind and helpful comments:ThankYou::) What it was , I downloaded some address label template's from Aviary's and they were in Doc files :)
    Good morning Clueless and Scrungee and thank you for your kind and helpful comments:ThankYou::) What it was , I downloaded some address label template's from Aviary's and they were in Doc files :)
    Good morning Clueless and Scrungee and thank you for your kind and helpful comments:ThankYou::) What it was , I downloaded some address label template's from Aviary's and they were in Doc files :)
    Good morning Clueless and Scrungee and thank you for your kind and helpful comments:ThankYou::) What it was , I downloaded some address label template's from Aviary's and they were in Doc files :)
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  5. HarryS

    Google Drive How Does it Work ?

    The modern ".xlsX" format is compressed, so probably 90% smaller than the filesizes of yesteryear - which will certainly help if they have to travel over WAN Comms :)
    The modern ".xlsX" format is compressed, so probably 90% smaller than the filesizes of yesteryear - which will certainly help if they have to travel over WAN Comms :)
    The modern ".xlsX" format is compressed, so probably 90% smaller than the filesizes of yesteryear - which will certainly help if they have to travel over WAN Comms :)
    The modern ".xlsX" format is compressed, so probably 90% smaller than the filesizes of yesteryear - which will certainly help if they have to travel over WAN Comms :)
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  6. HarryS

    Virgin Media Security to End ?

    I have been with Virgin media for years , they have there own security firewall "Virgin Media Security " . I have just found an email in my junk email saying this finishes on 31st Dec ! Is it to...
    I have been with Virgin media for years , they have there own security firewall "Virgin Media Security " . I have just found an email in my junk email saying this finishes on 31st Dec ! Is it to be replaced with one called F-Secure free for 12 months then £30 a year ? Or will the old Virgin...
    I have been with Virgin media for years , they have there own security firewall "Virgin Media Security " . I have just found an email in my junk email saying this finishes on 31st Dec ! Is it to be replaced with one called F-Secure free for 12...
    I have been with Virgin media for years , they have there own security firewall "Virgin Media Security " . I have just found an email in my junk email saying this finishes on 31st Dec ! Is it to...
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  7. wiseowl
    Like x 4

    Windows 8.1

    More updates to windows 8 coming your way soon...
    More updates to windows 8 coming your way soon...
    More updates to windows 8 coming your way soon...
    More updates to windows 8 coming your way soon...
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  8. Fern4

    Chrome

    My Chrome has been just fine, I did the same as Woo (upgraded to Win 8.1) a couple of days ago and it's still working as fast as ever.
    My Chrome has been just fine, I did the same as Woo (upgraded to Win 8.1) a couple of days ago and it's still working as fast as ever.
    My Chrome has been just fine, I did the same as Woo (upgraded to Win 8.1) a couple of days ago and it's still working as fast as ever.
    My Chrome has been just fine, I did the same as Woo (upgraded to Win 8.1) a couple of days ago and it's still working as fast as ever.
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  9. Madahhlia

    My suspicious mind

    Of course! Silly me for even thinking it :heehee:Sorry, I'm a software bod ... I tune out when information like that flies around. I ought to take notes really ...httpS is port 443
    Of course! Silly me for even thinking it :heehee:Sorry, I'm a software bod ... I tune out when information like that flies around. I ought to take notes really ...httpS is port 443
    Of course! Silly me for even thinking it :heehee:Sorry, I'm a software bod ... I tune out when information like that flies around. I ought to take notes really ...httpS is port 443
    Of course! Silly me for even thinking it :heehee:Sorry, I'm a software bod ... I tune out when information like that flies around. I ought to take notes really ...httpS is port 443
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  10. wiseowl
    Like x 3

    New Laptop

    Hi Dave all done my friend no problems, had to load 75 updates before I could do anything but that was OK.:)
    Hi Dave all done my friend no problems, had to load 75 updates before I could do anything but that was OK.:)
    Hi Dave all done my friend no problems, had to load 75 updates before I could do anything but that was OK.:)
    Hi Dave all done my friend no problems, had to load 75 updates before I could do anything but that was OK.:)
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  11. HarryS

    Ebay Items from USA ?

    Never thought of that!I like the way that Auctiva opens the links automatically in a new tab though.
    Never thought of that!I like the way that Auctiva opens the links automatically in a new tab though.
    Never thought of that!I like the way that Auctiva opens the links automatically in a new tab though.
    Never thought of that!I like the way that Auctiva opens the links automatically in a new tab though.
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  12. Val..

    Question about Firefox

    This worked!!!!! Thank you, at last it is cleared!!!!!:thumbsup:I tried this first, but this actually doesn't work on a Mac. :scratch:Val
    This worked!!!!! Thank you, at last it is cleared!!!!!:thumbsup:I tried this first, but this actually doesn't work on a Mac. :scratch:Val
    This worked!!!!! Thank you, at last it is cleared!!!!!:thumbsup:I tried this first, but this actually doesn't work on a Mac. :scratch:Val
    This worked!!!!! Thank you, at last it is cleared!!!!!:thumbsup:I tried this first, but this actually doesn't work on a Mac. :scratch:Val
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  13. HarryS

    Google Problems

    No, I use chrome and google maps, I have looked up 2 addresses this week and printed off directions to one, and another to print before Tuesday, I do like a hard copy as well as navigation on my...
    No, I use chrome and google maps, I have looked up 2 addresses this week and printed off directions to one, and another to print before Tuesday, I do like a hard copy as well as navigation on my phone.I will go and check it out now.Ok checked it out ,I do recall seeing that, but didn`t read it...
    No, I use chrome and google maps, I have looked up 2 addresses this week and printed off directions to one, and another to print before Tuesday, I do like a hard copy as well as navigation on my phone.I will go and check it out now.Ok checked...
    No, I use chrome and google maps, I have looked up 2 addresses this week and printed off directions to one, and another to print before Tuesday, I do like a hard copy as well as navigation on my...
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  14. wiseowl

    Laptop Recommendation

    Good evening all my friends and many many thanks for all your input,as always it is very much appreciated:ThankYou::)
    Good evening all my friends and many many thanks for all your input,as always it is very much appreciated:ThankYou::)
    Good evening all my friends and many many thanks for all your input,as always it is very much appreciated:ThankYou::)
    Good evening all my friends and many many thanks for all your input,as always it is very much appreciated:ThankYou::)
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  15. Gay Gardener

    free webhosting

    Thanks for the suggestions MsuH, appreciated. I'll steer clear of Google as I'm not a fan of their products or tactics (another story altogether) but will look into the wix one you...
    Thanks for the suggestions MsuH, appreciated. I'll steer clear of Google as I'm not a fan of their products or tactics (another story altogether) but will look into the wix one you mentioned.Cheers GG
    Thanks for the suggestions MsuH, appreciated. I'll steer clear of Google as I'm not a fan of their products or tactics (another story altogether) but will look into the wix one you mentioned.Cheers GG
    Thanks for the suggestions MsuH, appreciated. I'll steer clear of Google as I'm not a fan of their products or tactics (another story altogether) but will look into the wix one you...
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  16. Fat Controller

    Network storage.....

    Thanks Clue :)My company laptop has 12Gb RAM and a solid state drive, and it is pretty rapid to say the least - however, the size of them are limited and they are costly, so I don't think its...
    Thanks Clue :)My company laptop has 12Gb RAM and a solid state drive, and it is pretty rapid to say the least - however, the size of them are limited and they are costly, so I don't think its prudent when its coming from my own pocket :heehee:
    Thanks Clue :)My company laptop has 12Gb RAM and a solid state drive, and it is pretty rapid to say the least - however, the size of them are limited and they are costly, so I don't think its prudent when its coming from my own pocket :heehee:
    Thanks Clue :)My company laptop has 12Gb RAM and a solid state drive, and it is pretty rapid to say the least - however, the size of them are limited and they are costly, so I don't think its...
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  17. Jiffy

    Iffy Email

    Hope so, no problems so far, that i know of :)
    Hope so, no problems so far, that i know of :)
    Hope so, no problems so far, that i know of :)
    Hope so, no problems so far, that i know of :)
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  18. Sheal

    Yahoo email

    Thanks Loofah. :)
    Thanks Loofah. :)
    Thanks Loofah. :)
    Thanks Loofah. :)
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  19. wiseowl

    Laptop Question

    Might be worth rolling back to a Restore Point to last time it was working correctly.This is the process on Windows 7. I think it differs slightly on other versions but is generally the same...
    Might be worth rolling back to a Restore Point to last time it was working correctly.This is the process on Windows 7. I think it differs slightly on other versions but is generally the same (prior to Windows 8 which I simply can't figure out).1. Open your Start menu 2. See where it says...
    Might be worth rolling back to a Restore Point to last time it was working correctly.This is the process on Windows 7. I think it differs slightly on other versions but is generally the same (prior to Windows 8 which I simply can't figure...
    Might be worth rolling back to a Restore Point to last time it was working correctly.This is the process on Windows 7. I think it differs slightly on other versions but is generally the same...
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    3
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  20. Scrungee

    Tapatalk App

    It seems to. There are varying degrees of access, as I used to help mod a forum and we could choose certain levels of access for tapatalk. There's been some updates to the app since then so it...
    It seems to. There are varying degrees of access, as I used to help mod a forum and we could choose certain levels of access for tapatalk. There's been some updates to the app since then so it might not be the same now
    It seems to. There are varying degrees of access, as I used to help mod a forum and we could choose certain levels of access for tapatalk. There's been some updates to the app since then so it might not be the same now
    It seems to. There are varying degrees of access, as I used to help mod a forum and we could choose certain levels of access for tapatalk. There's been some updates to the app since then so it...
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    15
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