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    Home Finance Software

    I was looking at keeping track of my home finances on my home pc but was not sure which software to try. I have read about Quicken Deluxe 2011 online but unfortunately there is no trial version to download first before I commit to buying. I would prefer not to use online only software if...
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    How do you read saved Outlook emails in Thunderbird 3.x

    I have recently installed the latest version of Thunderbird and have Outlook 2007 installed also. I have quite a few emails that I have saved serperately using Outlooks 'Save as Outlook file' format to allow me retain the original look of the email. I have been able to import the existing emails...
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    PC via HDMI on Sony KDL-32W5710 problems

    I have built a HTPC and have connected it to my Sony KDL-32W5710 TV using a HDMI lead. Windows 7 detects the TV as 'Sony TV' and the screen resolution on the PC is set to 1920X1080. However when I have booted into Windows everything displays fine but sometimes the picture suddenly goes black...
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    Archos 5

    Having looked at various videos on You Tube saying how good the Archos 5 is, I've decided to try one in my local Gadget store. And on each occasion the Archos appears to lock up at random times and the display models are only in demo mode so I'm not able to properly use one. the Archos touch...
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    13" or 14" Laptop recommendations please

    Anyone recommmend a reliable brand of laptop around 13" to 14"... Main use is internet access /wifi and Office 2007. Already had a Dell 15.6 in past and returned it due to touch panel and optical drive problems. Have tried the Advent 4212 (Intel Atom), although it is good for that purpose...
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    Where does Outlook store typed email addresses

    I had to have my work PC re-installed last week by IT. When it was complete I loaded up Outlook and remembered that it would no longer auto recognise the learnt email address entries when you begin to type them in. Does anyone know where Outlook or Windows stores these typed email addresses...
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    Calendar Question

    I have just started using Google Calandar, but one thing I've noticed it can't do is when you set you start and end time it will only allow you to select preset times that are at 30min intervals.. i.e. 7.00 - 7.30 etc. There will be occasions when I like to enter times at 15min intervals. I use...
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    Safari for PC

    I've just installed the Safari for PC browser out of curiosity to see how it compares to Firefox, so far it seems to work great. I'm not to fussed about being able to modify the look of Safari as it seems to offer what I need already. What I cannot do is display the bookmarks bar to the left...
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    Cheaper Video Capture Software

    Hi - does anyone know if there any cheaper video capture software programs similar to Pinnacle Studio or Corel Video Studio x2. Or perhaps smaller in installation size without all the extras that I do not need but have to install. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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    Sending Emails to several people at once..

    Hi, hope this explains it clearly ... I reguarly send funny (joke) emails with or without attachments to many of my mates, however some of them get easily affended by certain subjects, as I don't often get much time to go on my PC the inbox quite often gets up to 40 - 50 emails so I end up...
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    Vista 64bit Query (users opinions required)

    Hi, sorry for asking what might be yet another similar question to others on this forum... I have the 64 bit version of Vista and was thinking about trying it out on a seperate drive. But before I do all this I was just wondering what other users views were after switching over from 32bit...
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    Sandboxie & Microsoft VM Advice for 32bit Vista needed please

    Hi, sorry for posting this twice but wanted advice on 32bit version - I have been reading your posts with interest. Before I buy Sandboxie, does it allow the programs running in the 'Sandbox/safe environment' to run at the correct speed of the PC ? - Is Sandboxie straight forward to use if...
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    Undelete / Recovery Software Recommendations

    Hi My previous post I am looking at getting an Undelete/File Recovery program to work with Vista 32bit. Does anyone recommend any particular software titles through personal use. Sam25 previously pointed me towards Recuvva which works great on individual files. but if you delete an...
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    Undelete Software

    Hi I am looking at getting an Undelete/File Recovery program to work with Vista 32bit. Does anyone recommend any particular software titles through personal use. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read and respond
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    PDF to Word

    Has anyone come across a PDF to Word converter that actually does what the title says WITHOUT losing ANY of the formatting. I have have tried around 7 different programmes claiming to do this, but each time some of the pictures have been removed and I am left with a box instead. If anyone...
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    Freeview TV Card ( UK ) Help

    Hi, I am loooking at buying a Freeview TV card for my PC and would be interested in anyones experiences when using them (good or bad) regarding... Sound & Picture quality Reliability Whether a PCI, PCI express 1x or USB TV stick is better Are there any particular models that you would...
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    Convert .chm to PDF of Doc Format

    Hi Can anyone help me with some advice in converting instructions that are in .chm format. What I would like to do is convert the file into either .PDF or a Word Document .DOC format that can be editied. Has anyone tried this before with sucess? if so what program did you use and what were...