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  1. 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:
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  2. 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...
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  3. Jiffy

    How to change the name of a link

    That's because he was explaining the codes used around text to link it with a hyperlink ;) If you know the codes it can be faster than clicking buttons and relying on the bar above the reply box.
    That's because he was explaining the codes used around text to link it with a hyperlink ;) If you know the codes it can be faster than clicking buttons and relying on the bar above the reply box.
    That's because he was explaining the codes used around text to link it with a hyperlink ;) If you know the codes it can be faster than clicking buttons and relying on the bar above the reply box.
    That's because he was explaining the codes used around text to link it with a hyperlink ;) If you know the codes it can be faster than clicking buttons and relying on the bar above the reply box.
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  4. rosebay

    Safeguarding against hacking

    9 pages of tips...go to next page via arrow at top right corner
    9 pages of tips...go to next page via arrow at top right corner
    9 pages of tips...go to next page via arrow at top right corner
    9 pages of tips...go to next page via arrow at top right corner
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  5. strongylodon

    email question

    Thanks Moyra, they are not in my address book or contacts so I will have to enter them individually, I'll give it a try.
    Thanks Moyra, they are not in my address book or contacts so I will have to enter them individually, I'll give it a try.
    Thanks Moyra, they are not in my address book or contacts so I will have to enter them individually, I'll give it a try.
    Thanks Moyra, they are not in my address book or contacts so I will have to enter them individually, I'll give it a try.
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  6. Palustris

    External DVD Rewriters

    I go along with the idea of DVDs, might be old fashioned but al least you can drop them and they still work. I put loads of photos on a Toshiba external hard drive, dropped it just on carpet, and...
    I go along with the idea of DVDs, might be old fashioned but al least you can drop them and they still work. I put loads of photos on a Toshiba external hard drive, dropped it just on carpet, and now its a dead as a door nail.
    I go along with the idea of DVDs, might be old fashioned but al least you can drop them and they still work. I put loads of photos on a Toshiba external hard drive, dropped it just on carpet, and now its a dead as a door nail.
    I go along with the idea of DVDs, might be old fashioned but al least you can drop them and they still work. I put loads of photos on a Toshiba external hard drive, dropped it just on carpet, and...
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  7. Palustris
    Informative x 3

    Another Scam attempt

    I've had this one has well, again don't have a account with them
    I've had this one has well, again don't have a account with them
    I've had this one has well, again don't have a account with them
    I've had this one has well, again don't have a account with them
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  8. pete

    Wi Fi booster

    Bit late but maybe this can help people.The Netgear Nighthawk range is about the best router you can buy, I replaced my BT home hub with one and now get WiFi all around the house and to the end...
    Bit late but maybe this can help people.The Netgear Nighthawk range is about the best router you can buy, I replaced my BT home hub with one and now get WiFi all around the house and to the end of the Gardner (they do cost alot).Or maybe you could add I WiFi booster like the Netgear EX2700...
    Bit late but maybe this can help people.The Netgear Nighthawk range is about the best router you can buy, I replaced my BT home hub with one and now get WiFi all around the house and to the end of the Gardner (they do cost alot).Or maybe you...
    Bit late but maybe this can help people.The Netgear Nighthawk range is about the best router you can buy, I replaced my BT home hub with one and now get WiFi all around the house and to the end...
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  9. ARMANDII

    WINDOWS SEVEN UPDATES.

    Microsoft hardly do any testing, they just release and wait for customer feedback. They have such a monopoly and make so much money they don't care.
    Microsoft hardly do any testing, they just release and wait for customer feedback. They have such a monopoly and make so much money they don't care.
    Microsoft hardly do any testing, they just release and wait for customer feedback. They have such a monopoly and make so much money they don't care.
    Microsoft hardly do any testing, they just release and wait for customer feedback. They have such a monopoly and make so much money they don't care.
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  10. wiseowl

    Computer Problems

    I'll stand behind you Woo. Well behind!! :love30:I'll maybe think about "upgrading ?" in two or three years, but I've too many radio related bits of hardware as well as radio related software hooked up...
    I'll stand behind you Woo. Well behind!! :love30:I'll maybe think about "upgrading ?" in two or three years, but I've too many radio related bits of hardware as well as radio related software hooked up to my Win 8.2 PC. And I know that some of the software will not run on Win10.
    I'll stand behind you Woo. Well behind!! :love30:I'll maybe think about "upgrading ?" in two or three years, but I've too many radio related bits of hardware as well as radio related software hooked up to my Win 8.2 PC. And I know that some of the...
    I'll stand behind you Woo. Well behind!! :love30:I'll maybe think about "upgrading ?" in two or three years, but I've too many radio related bits of hardware as well as radio related software hooked up...
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  11. hans

    Funeral Expenses Again.

    Never thought about the harvesting bit. I do notice my browsing searches are used for marketing and pop up on other sites. Time for a secure email address. I realise I will have to pay for this...
    Never thought about the harvesting bit. I do notice my browsing searches are used for marketing and pop up on other sites. Time for a secure email address. I realise I will have to pay for this but no ads would be so nice. I use Google for financial things so a bit worrying. thanks.
    Never thought about the harvesting bit. I do notice my browsing searches are used for marketing and pop up on other sites. Time for a secure email address. I realise I will have to pay for this but no ads would be so nice. I use Google for...
    Never thought about the harvesting bit. I do notice my browsing searches are used for marketing and pop up on other sites. Time for a secure email address. I realise I will have to pay for this...
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  12. wiseowl

    EMAIL SPAM PROBLEMS(advice needed)

    You are welcome @wiseowl - sorry for the delaySent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
    You are welcome @wiseowl - sorry for the delaySent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
    You are welcome @wiseowl - sorry for the delaySent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
    You are welcome @wiseowl - sorry for the delaySent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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  13. stumorphmac

    Import photos window 10

    Good evening @stumorphmac is the date in your camera set to 2015;)
    Good evening @stumorphmac is the date in your camera set to 2015;)
    Good evening @stumorphmac is the date in your camera set to 2015;)
    Good evening @stumorphmac is the date in your camera set to 2015;)
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  14. 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.
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  15. 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!...
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  16. 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...
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  17. Vince

    I Should Know BUT

    Got windows Vista! My laptop has given up the ghost. Currently borrowing a Macbook so a whole new learning experience.
    Got windows Vista! My laptop has given up the ghost. Currently borrowing a Macbook so a whole new learning experience.
    Got windows Vista! My laptop has given up the ghost. Currently borrowing a Macbook so a whole new learning experience.
    Got windows Vista! My laptop has given up the ghost. Currently borrowing a Macbook so a whole new learning experience.
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  18. Palustris
    Informative x 3

    Malware alert

    Windows 10, and Firefox. I tried malware byte with no success. Also panda. And tried rolling back to a previous version of Firefox. But it's there in chrome and ie as well. Just read through that...
    Windows 10, and Firefox. I tried malware byte with no success. Also panda. And tried rolling back to a previous version of Firefox. But it's there in chrome and ie as well. Just read through that forum from malware bytes, goodness me! There's a man who knows his job! I will try that when I have...
    Windows 10, and Firefox. I tried malware byte with no success. Also panda. And tried rolling back to a previous version of Firefox. But it's there in chrome and ie as well. Just read through that forum from malware bytes, goodness me! There's a...
    Windows 10, and Firefox. I tried malware byte with no success. Also panda. And tried rolling back to a previous version of Firefox. But it's there in chrome and ie as well. Just read through that...
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  19. HarryS

    HELP ! WiFi extender Vs Powerline ?

    Glad you hear you are getting on with it @HarryS :) - once you have a TiVo you never look back, that is for sure. I just hope that they stick with the TiVo format if they decide to head toward 4K...
    Glad you hear you are getting on with it @HarryS :) - once you have a TiVo you never look back, that is for sure. I just hope that they stick with the TiVo format if they decide to head toward 4K in years to come.
    Glad you hear you are getting on with it @HarryS :) - once you have a TiVo you never look back, that is for sure. I just hope that they stick with the TiVo format if they decide to head toward 4K in years to come.
    Glad you hear you are getting on with it @HarryS :) - once you have a TiVo you never look back, that is for sure. I just hope that they stick with the TiVo format if they decide to head toward 4K...
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  20. Dips

    Imac screen flickering and freezing

    Thanx. This is actually my first experience if them being helpful. They were useless with my iphone last year. The guy was really rude barely spoke or looked at us there was no customer service at...
    Thanx. This is actually my first experience if them being helpful. They were useless with my iphone last year. The guy was really rude barely spoke or looked at us there was no customer service at all and the fixed button broke again in 15 mins. Previous to that back when i had my powerbook g4,...
    Thanx. This is actually my first experience if them being helpful. They were useless with my iphone last year. The guy was really rude barely spoke or looked at us there was no customer service at all and the fixed button broke again in 15 mins....
    Thanx. This is actually my first experience if them being helpful. They were useless with my iphone last year. The guy was really rude barely spoke or looked at us there was no customer service at...
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    2,704

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