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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:
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  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...
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  5. 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!
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. rosa

    lap top advice

    Thanks pc medic, jazz is trying her gremlins and she is at her topic she is going to call me iff she gets into difficulty.need a one of these now
    Thanks pc medic, jazz is trying her gremlins and she is at her topic she is going to call me iff she gets into difficulty.need a one of these now
    Thanks pc medic, jazz is trying her gremlins and she is at her topic she is going to call me iff she gets into difficulty.need a one of these now
    Thanks pc medic, jazz is trying her gremlins and she is at her topic she is going to call me iff she gets into difficulty.need a one of these now
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  9. wiseowl

    Antivirus 2009 Beware

    Sounds like your machine has been hit by an increasingly common hack technique.Basically, it works like this: Your machine becomes infected. The first thing the virus does is makes a little,...
    Sounds like your machine has been hit by an increasingly common hack technique.Basically, it works like this: Your machine becomes infected. The first thing the virus does is makes a little, innocent looking alteration to your registry. Then it does its more noticeable effects.The...
    Sounds like your machine has been hit by an increasingly common hack technique.Basically, it works like this: Your machine becomes infected. The first thing the virus does is makes a little, innocent looking alteration to your registry. Then...
    Sounds like your machine has been hit by an increasingly common hack technique.Basically, it works like this: Your machine becomes infected. The first thing the virus does is makes a little,...
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    3,924
  10. Aesculus

    What do you think of your Broadband supplier?

    I've been looking at the VOIP Tarrif. It seems that I was mistaken, there is a UK free service but also a Nat. fixed line service which is charged for, Mobiles get more confusing. I shall have to...
    I've been looking at the VOIP Tarrif. It seems that I was mistaken, there is a UK free service but also a Nat. fixed line service which is charged for, Mobiles get more confusing. I shall have to look seriously at it, it could be that the Swiss company I use is cheaper, UK calls 5p connection...
    I've been looking at the VOIP Tarrif. It seems that I was mistaken, there is a UK free service but also a Nat. fixed line service which is charged for, Mobiles get more confusing. I shall have to look seriously at it, it could be that the Swiss...
    I've been looking at the VOIP Tarrif. It seems that I was mistaken, there is a UK free service but also a Nat. fixed line service which is charged for, Mobiles get more confusing. I shall have to...
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  11. Sunshine P

    violation invasion

    any more news on this Sushine?
    any more news on this Sushine?
    any more news on this Sushine?
    any more news on this Sushine?
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  12. Palustris

    Extender for BT Router

    Glad it's sorted :)
    Glad it's sorted :)
    Glad it's sorted :)
    Glad it's sorted :)
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  13. Phil A

    Camera problem

    Only if he behaves himself.:whistle::heehee::lunapic 130165696578242 5:
    Only if he behaves himself.:whistle::heehee::lunapic 130165696578242 5:
    Only if he behaves himself.:whistle::heehee::lunapic 130165696578242 5:
    Only if he behaves himself.:whistle::heehee::lunapic 130165696578242 5:
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  14. 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:
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  15. 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]...
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  16. 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:
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  17. Paladin

    P-Bucket

    I find that mine does almost the same but when I put the mouse over IMG all I need to do is left click. It, very briefly - and faintly, says 'copied' and then I paste it on here. No problem at...
    I find that mine does almost the same but when I put the mouse over IMG all I need to do is left click. It, very briefly - and faintly, says 'copied' and then I paste it on here. No problem at all. What I do have a problem with is that they change the way they do things too often and then I...
    I find that mine does almost the same but when I put the mouse over IMG all I need to do is left click. It, very briefly - and faintly, says 'copied' and then I paste it on here. No problem at all. What I do have a problem with is that they...
    I find that mine does almost the same but when I put the mouse over IMG all I need to do is left click. It, very briefly - and faintly, says 'copied' and then I paste it on here. No problem at...
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    47
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    3,008
  18. 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
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    46
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    11,245
  19. 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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  20. Sheal

    Internet connection question

    The package was reduced as there was no room for those levels of speed in our area. Trouble is that people think that because they say London can get this everywhere can, not so business money...
    The package was reduced as there was no room for those levels of speed in our area. Trouble is that people think that because they say London can get this everywhere can, not so business money grabbing types.:snork: Now we have reduced the size of all the package we are getting better running in all of...
    The package was reduced as there was no room for those levels of speed in our area. Trouble is that people think that because they say London can get this everywhere can, not so business money grabbing types.:snork: Now we have reduced the size of all...
    The package was reduced as there was no room for those levels of speed in our area. Trouble is that people think that because they say London can get this everywhere can, not so business money...
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    46
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    3,319
  21. Paladin

    New PC

    New computer is good then Pal? - I can see GC on the screen when you took the picture :D and it looks so tidy. 'Fraid mine looks more like Dave's - if not a bit more cluttered !!! but my...
    New computer is good then Pal? - I can see GC on the screen when you took the picture :D and it looks so tidy. 'Fraid mine looks more like Dave's - if not a bit more cluttered !!! but my excuse is that I use the things all the time so no point in putting them all away is there.
    New computer is good then Pal? - I can see GC on the screen when you took the picture :D and it looks so tidy. 'Fraid mine looks more like Dave's - if not a bit more cluttered !!! but my excuse is that I use the things all the time so no...
    New computer is good then Pal? - I can see GC on the screen when you took the picture :D and it looks so tidy. 'Fraid mine looks more like Dave's - if not a bit more cluttered !!! but my...
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    44
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    2,094
  22. r2oo

    Windows XP Won't Start

    I use XP Home with IE7 and Firefox as browsers....I find that if there is a good Anti Virus, Firewall, Spyware blockers (both working in the background and real-time)installed, this should give...
    I use XP Home with IE7 and Firefox as browsers....I find that if there is a good Anti Virus, Firewall, Spyware blockers (both working in the background and real-time)installed, this should give adequate protection for Home users .... I run Ad-Aware and Spybot every week, Spywareblaster is...
    I use XP Home with IE7 and Firefox as browsers....I find that if there is a good Anti Virus, Firewall, Spyware blockers (both working in the background and real-time)installed, this should give adequate protection for Home users .... I run...
    I use XP Home with IE7 and Firefox as browsers....I find that if there is a good Anti Virus, Firewall, Spyware blockers (both working in the background and real-time)installed, this should give...
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    44
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    1,788
  23. Palustris

    Latest Scams

    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us so when I reported it I was expecting to get an automated "congratulations on spotting the dodgy...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us so when I reported it I was expecting to get an...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us...
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    43
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    1,279
  24. 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.
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    43
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    4,391

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