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jeanette1976

Orange SIM card in a Vodaphone

Will this work? Vodaphone was previously a contract phone but I want to use a pay-as-you-go Orange SIM card. Thanks! X
10:25 Fri 29th Dec 20064 answers, last by bella10 09:57 Tue 12th Aug 2014
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sam100

New mobile phone recommendations??

Hi! I am looking at getting a new mobile..don't want to get a motorola...just wondered if there are any recommendations on what's new or about at the moment??? Am possibly looking at the Sony Ericsson...
10:44 Fri 29th Dec 20062 answers, last by minder1991 12:05 Wed 24th Jul 2013
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muncy

PIR Light

I have decided to replace my porch light with one that has a movement sensor on so it comes on automatically. The old one is just a straightforward light that is controlled by a switch in the hall. I...
12:33 Fri 29th Dec 20068 answers, last by hitbit 20:02 Wed 19th Mar 2008
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ConfusedMum

sunbeds and tanning

if you was to go on the sunbeds (using a tanning cream also) and then wash an hour or what ever later would your tan be effected? like fake tan andfake tan make up - it washes off, lightens it etc...
18:41 Sat 30th Dec 20066 answers, last by dexter7 16:01 Thu 01st Mar 2007
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maggie01

windows vista

I have recently got a new laptop (notebook) and it says it is Vista Capable. What are the benefits of vista if any?
20:58 Sat 30th Dec 20067 answers, last by stephen1947 23:35 Sat 03rd Feb 2007
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faraway eyes

Floppy Disc Drive

I have just accidently formatted the hdd on my computer and obviously lost the lot. Unable to get my english version of xppro to re load I have now installed a french version of xppro and everything...
09:19 Sat 30th Dec 20067 answers, last by Random Hero 13:05 Sun 07th Jan 2007
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tinkertontom

clearing your hard drive

I am planning to sell my mac computer and need to erase everything on the hard drive ,how can I do this ?
20:56 Sat 30th Dec 20064 answers, last by whowhatwhy 18:03 Thu 04th Jan 2007
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tali122

equity union exemptions

does everyone who appears on tv/cinema/broadcast have to be equity member? -what about members of public endosring a product on tv advert?, what are the exemptions?
00:25 Sat 30th Dec 20062 answers, last by CassJonson 15:19 Thu 04th Jan 2007
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bigsister

DVD recording for idiots.

I am finally taking the plunge in the new year and going to buy a DVD recorder. I have a few questions though? I have a set top digi box too so they will all need connecting together, (as the video...
23:17 Sun 31st Dec 20066 answers, last by sunnyday2d 10:35 Wed 03rd Jan 2007
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robbie bear

pavement

I thought pavements were for pedestrians to walk on but in my street you have to go in the middle of the street because of people parking their cars on the path .When the mrs takes the baby in the...
00:36 Sun 31st Dec 20064 answers, last by joko 00:30 Tue 02nd Jan 2007
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TheRealMez

Will British appliances work in France?

Please excuse me for my stupid question but I don't know much about technology and I've NEVER been overseas. I'm going to France in two weeks time and I'm trying to organise what things I need to...
19:26 Sun 31st Dec 20062 answers, last by TheRealMez 00:18 Tue 02nd Jan 2007
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Cadwgawn

cyfrifiadur

Mae gen i gyfrifiadur gartref un blwydd. dwi'n ddim yn gwybod y rheswm pam mae o'n arafu i cychwyn, ac eraill dyrysbynciau. dach chi'n meddwl dichon mae gynno fo feirws? diolch
15:56 Sun 31st Dec 200615 answers, last by Cadwgawn 22:41 Sun 31st Dec 2006
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jellytot01

Laptop Keys

Hey, is there anyway of changing the keys on my laptop. If i want speech marks, I hold shift and press 2 and I get @ . there are other keys that are swapped around as well. Does anyone know how to...
10:53 Sun 31st Dec 20064 answers, last by vehelpfulguy 13:30 Sun 31st Dec 2006
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nicolab6

New Laptop

My Mum (in her 60s) wants to buy a laptop. It will not get heavy use - mainly a bit of on line banking, checking emails and managing her ipod. To start with she will be on dial up, but hopes to move...
10:44 Fri 29th Dec 20063 answers, last by Mrs_Pegasus 01:24 Sun 31st Dec 2006
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alan07

sky broadband

when they advertised the base, mid and max offers, they told me that these were unavailable in my area, and would keep me informed when they are. i have never heard anything yet. also they said i...
15:11 Fri 29th Dec 20062 answers, last by Toureman 00:08 Sun 31st Dec 2006
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Alan2

Samsung mobile help

Got a new Samsung D600 mobile phone on 02 for Christmas, I've bought a 512mg memory card which i've put in, When i'm downloading music through Samsungs pc studio it is cutting off after about 14 songs...
00:28 Sat 30th Dec 20062 answers, last by almcd007 20:18 Sat 30th Dec 2006
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topkapi

lite-on dvd recorder

My son has bought me the above and I have mastered editing and merging etc but try as I might I cannot prepare the blank DVDs in long play mode - say 4hrs or 6 hrs. Can anyone advise me preferably in...
23:17 Fri 29th Dec 20061 answer, last by Hugh Spencer 13:55 Sat 30th Dec 2006
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scoobysoo

Sending MP3 file by MMS

Why can't I send an MP3 file by MMS on my Sony Ericsson K800i? Is it because it's too large? Someone I know wants the Ghostbusters tune as their ringtone, but my version is a Vodafone download and...
11:22 Fri 29th Dec 20061 answer, last by desparingdar 14:21 Fri 29th Dec 2006
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r4zorb4ck

I pod Nanos

Hi Just got an I pod nano for Xmas. Can anyone tell me how to delete songs from the memory. I have downloaded Itunes 7 but cannot find a delete button Please help. Thanks in advance
12:37 Fri 29th Dec 20061 answer, last by nicolab6 13:25 Fri 29th Dec 2006
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suzyangel

Why does my washing machine leave oil on my clothes, it is NEW!

HELP! It is under guarantee but my poor experience with machines makes me feel uneasy about anyone tampering with it.
11:22 Fri 29th Dec 20062 answers, last by Mortartube 11:43 Fri 29th Dec 2006

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