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  1. Stanleymad

    Nokia firmware update

    Just done a nokia firmware update a few days ago, which surprisingly completely changed my phones appearance, home screens changed, settings & other bits, thought for the better it gave me widgets on home screen. When i log into facebook it says download FB for N97 whereas before it was my...
  2. entwisi

    Ubuntu 10 (Linux for the non techies )

    is now out, download at Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu updates include Gwibber to collate your twitter/facebook/flickr/etc posts, PiTiVi video editing, plus lots more
  3. D

    dvd covers

    can anyone tell how to set the correct size for a cover to fit in dvd case? thankyou derek.
  4. T

    Help Getting Website Visitors

    Hello I recently bought into 2 ebooks which u have selling rights to,im new to selling things on the internet lke this,ive tried facebook ,freeads,marketgiant and some more but i dont seem to get anyone buying into them,if i got the right amount of visiters im sure id make a few quid a day which...
  5. L

    Anyone good with DS LItes?

    Hi - i have put a posting in the advice section for help but thought i would post here just in case anyone doesnt look at the other sections! Wasnt sure which one to put it in. Anyway, if anyone could help i would certainly appreciate it - and my 8 year old would stop asking if ive fixed it yet!
  6. entwisi

    For those of you who use Windows

    BBC News - Microsoft debuts 'fix it' program Microsoft to release a "Fix it" application that may help some of you non technical people. Personally I'd recommend Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu as a much better "Fix it" but hey.... :D:D:D:D:D:D
  7. T

    "Tornado" Photo opportunity

    The recently built "Tornado" steam locomotive is passing through our area tomorrow(Wed 14th),a good chance for some piccys.Leaves Preston about 9AM for Carlisle,on the return arrives Blackburn 1945,after passing Clitheroe and Whalley.Website at------ New Page 1
  8. flashy

    Internet Explorer

    Still getting used to this new laptop, its running on windows 7 but how do i find out which Internet Explorer it's running? i haven't used IE for ages, have Firefox on my pc, my thoughts are IE 8 but not sure
  9. fc:stanley

    Iphone

    Right, ive just got a new HTC HD2 on contract with Virgin. The windows phones just not for me and i want an iphone. I can sell my phone i have now for £400 and then buy an iphone. The only problem, can i use my virgin sim in the new Iphone?? On normal phones if the phone is unlocked then...
  10. shillelagh

    Firefox warning ..

    the german government has released a warning about firefox the latest version .. BBC News - Germany warns against use of Firefox browser
  11. entwisi

    symbian joikuspot on offer for first 1000 people

    joikuspot allows you to turn your symbian(or N900) into a wifi router/3G access point for use with laptops etc first 1000 users get it for 7 euros instead of 15 make sure you have unlimited data package if you want to use this!!!!!! http://www.joikushop.com/?action=user&mode=joikuFriend
  12. O

    Ocr scanning

    I have recently bought a "Talking Text" programme as I have increasing difficulty in reading. Of course I use Tlking books from both the Library and RNIB for general "reading" but find the new prog great for emailsand web pages. I am told that documents, magazine pages etc can be "read" if...
  13. C

    ' Sticky ' curser

    Anyone got any suggestions that might help me solve the problem of a 'sticky' curser. its often jerky & unresponsive as is the scroll bar on the right, sometimes takes a second or more to respond, then jumps. Cheers.
  14. Restless

    google wave

    anybody using google wave?? anybody figure out anything good about it????? I have invites....anybody wants to try can pm thier email...
  15. shillelagh

    Who wants one?

    The iPad has arrived ... Steve Jobs the boss of Apple unveiled it today ... So who wants one? I dont .. prefer the old desktop rather than that .. Can you imagine watching a film - your head bent down for 90 mins .. and i know he says its only 1.5 lbs ... notice though nothing was...
  16. BLACKBURN RAVER

    Facebook Spy App

    just come accross this on FB, seems as though it a wide spread thing, i had it in my settings Copied from a friend's post: Has your facebook been running slow lately? Check your 'application settiings', go into 'added to profile'. If you see one in there called "un named app" delete it...go...
  17. lancsdave

    ITV On Freeview

    Does anyone have problems with ITV channels breaking up on Freeview ? AT times it's horrendous, yet BBC and other channels are fine :(
  18. A

    remember folks piracey is bad pmsl

    remember all those mixed albums record companies release similar to now thats what i call music etc well it turns out artists dont get paid for them and record companies have the nerve to prosecute people for downloading them, well it seems they are guilty of piracey and are about to fall victim...
  19. Yolanda25

    Samsung s8300( samsung tocco ultra)

    Hello. Does anyone has this phone? There is a few questions i want to ask Thanks
  20. L

    Google's new phone

    I want one, is there anyone out there willing to buy me one & pay the monthly bills? Pleeeease :) BBC News - Google's new phone to protect mobile advertising base
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