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    What to do with an old, redundant, unsellable white MacBook?

    I have a knackered old MacBook which has serious issues but somehow still works - see this thread for details! I'm trying to decide what to do with it, other than throw it in the bin and run away before it explodes. I saw one guy online who turned his MacBook into a wall mounted display in...
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    Just heard some horrendous news

    I can't believe I'm actually turning to ATOT to share my horrible news but it's late in the UK and I don't want to bother friends and have been told there is no point in phoning home as my mum is beside herself. But I need to share and reflect on it. After enjoying a few days off work at my...
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    Climbing six mountains in six regions of the British Isles in 72 hours!

    Hello everyone I've recently agreed to participate in the WaterAid 6 Peaks Challenge for charity. All it involves is climbing and descending the highest mountains in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of Man in 72 hours... including travelling! You can view the...
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    My Poorly MacBook

    After the state of my MacBook cropped up in another thread, I decided to share some pictures of my poorly MacBook. To say I've looked after the poor thing is, well, a blatant lie. Well, I am careful with expensive things like laptops, but as it became more and more damaged I was more and...
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    Anandtech Decides if I buy an iMac

    Here's the deal... I'm about to pull the trigger on a 24" 2.8GHz iMac, but I've been holding off for updates for over a month now, and they haven't materialised. I am now getting bored of waiting but am going to give it until next weekend. I've thought... even if they update it with LED...
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    iMac - updates at MacWorld 2009?

    Anyone else really want an iMac but holding off in anticipation of some updates? I'm finding it a daily struggle not to order a 24" iMac, but I'm determined not to just in case of updates at MacWorld 2009. If they don't update it I'll just order one anyway. Upgrades I'm hoping for: -...
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    MobileMe: No IE6 Support... at all?!

    I've been using the MobileMe free trial recently, and have discovered that you can't even check your emails unless using Safari, Firefox or IE7. Bearing in mind the times when MobileMe is supposed to be useful is when you're away from your own computer - public computers, PCs at work, etc -...
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    Remotely stream iTunes library to iPhone...

    I'm thinking of getting the iPhone 3G this summer when my current contract runs out, and was pondering whether to get 8GB or 16GB. Neither seem good enough as I want to carry my entire music collection in my iPhone. Then I thought how amazing it would be if you could access your iTunes...
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    Strange things happening with sound in Leopard

    Recently some rather strange things have been occurring as regards sound playback when I am using Leopard on my 1.83 Core Duo MacBook. It will be working flawlessly, and then it will cut out silence with short bursts of sound, which speed up in frequency until whatever sound I was playing...
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    Apple Cinema Displays...

    I was working for a friend the other day, helping a company move all their computers from their old office to a new one. Whilst my mate got on with the important stuff like servers and networking, my job was simple, just unplugging computers and putting them in a box, and then taking them out...
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    To Mac or to Hack...

    I'm not in a position to buy a new rig now, but give it a couple of months and I definitely will be. I'm wondering whether to get an iMac or build a Hackintosh. Using a £700 budget, if I get an iMac (with the HE discount) I get the following: iMac £702.65 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 1GB...
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    Any jazz lovers out there?

    Hey, I have a dilemna: I think I really like jazz music and want start listening to more, but don't know where to start buying CDs, beyond the obvious really famous artists. Now I know jazz is a bit of a wide genre and lots of people say how much they love jazz and don't really know what...
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    Leopard not booting up!

    For some strange reason Leopard is no longer booting up on my MacBook. It just goes to a light blue screen with the mouse pointer on it then moves no further. That said I haven't tried leaving it for more than 5 minutes but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. I've tried botting in safe...
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    Quick image editing favor wanted...

    Hello there, I don't often do this but I'm away from my PC with Photoshop installed and was wondering if anyone could do me a quick favor. I would like the background removing from this GIF to make it a transparent background: http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/944/sparrowgz7.gif The...
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    Looking to beef up my MacBook

    I've currently got a 1.83GHz Core Duo MacBook with 1GB Ram (2 x 512) and 60GB 5400rpm HDD. I'm planning on make the following upgrades: - Memory: I'm looking to buy 2Gb DDR2 667Mhz either as one stick or two 1gb sticks. Is it better to put in 2 x 1Gb or have one 2Gb stick and one 512mb...
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    Require urgent help with powerpoint presentation!!

    Hello everyone. I have created a slideshow for my Dad using Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac 11.0 and although it is nothing special and has nothing advanced in it, we've spent quite a lot of time getting it to look just right. Unfortunately, when I put it on his work laptop using Microsoft...
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    I need help with calculations in queries in MS Access!

    I've agreed to build a database and then do a load of data entry for my dad but I don't really know what I'm doing. Basically, I'm fine with the easy bit - creating a table and form - but am having difficulty with some queries I have to create. The database is simple, having only three...
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    Installing Windows on my MacBook for the first time...

    I've had my Core Duo MacBook about a year now and I've decided its about time I got Windows on here. The main reason I'm doing this is because the BBC are about to launch an on-demand TV service which is Windows-only, and Channel 4 already have an on-demand TV service which is Windows-only. I...
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    Which entry-level bass guitar and combo amp to buy?

    Well, it's been a few years since I last learned how to play a new instrument so I've decided to take up bass. However I have quite a tight budget and would like some advice! My budget for both bass and amp is £200-£300 (about $400-$600), but for some reason most guitars effectively cost...
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    Why did I fail at painting?

    Last summer my dad built a greenhouse and I painted it for him. Unfortunately, a year on, pretty much all the paint is peeling off so I've offered to do it again. Where did I go wrong? I was painting on to a wood frame (not sure what type), I used a coat of primer, two undercoats and a coat...
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    Bluetooth Mouse to accompany Macbook

    Sure, the wireless Mighty Mouse looks good... but Apple charge £50 (~$100) for it... for a mouse?! Can anyone recommend one which is maybe more reasonable? The features I see as essential are 'dongleless' operation in OS X, a fairly decent level of precision (I don't do any graphics work or...
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    MS Word: Justified text in my essay going to pot, please help! (Pic included)

    Usually when I'm typing justified text in Word, as I type the text is essentially left aligned until I get to the next line, at which point it spreads the words across the above line... brilliant. But now it has started justifying the line I am typing on whilst I'm typing it which is extremely...
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    Does my cell phone have a virus?!

    I have a Sony-Ericsson K610i mobile phone. Literally about an hour ago it started going through a cycle of booting up, the screen turning white then going off, and so forth. The red light on top of the phone occasionally turns on. From the symbols on the home screen it appears to be...
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    For any lawyers out there (or recruitment consultants)...

    I'm filling in an application form for some work experience at a law firm. Most of the questions (e.g. "why our firm", "what can you contribute" etc...) have been ok and I think I've written good responses. But I also have to say why I want to be a lawyer in 250 words... the truth is I'm doing...
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    eBay removed my listing...

    Has this ever happened to anyone before? My listing got removed for the following statement in the listing: I'm sure it is a breach of their rules, but I mean... come on! I paid £3.50 (~$7) to list the damn thing. I can't believe they even bother looking for this type of thing, it's not...
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    UK launches 'Skynet' Military Satellite...

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6434773.stm :confused: It's ok though, John Connor will save us :D
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    Can anyone reccommend a good inline html picture gallery?

    Hey, I've been doing HTML listings for eBay so that I can insert many pictures at no cost, but as I'm not that great I've never been that happy with the results. I was wondering if anyone knows a site or some HTML snippet that can allow an inline gallery, similar to one eBay puts at the...
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    Dropped MacBook, now has dent and crack =(

    A while ago, I dropped my MacBook resulting in some unsightly damage to front right corner - PIC. I now want to get it fixed, and I have a few options available to me: Get Apple to fix it But I expect this would cost a lot. Any estimates? Take it into a store Again, I'm guessing this...
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    Brain scan 'can read your mind'

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6346069.stm :confused:
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    Anyone spent a few days in Venice before?

    Hey. I'm a 3rd year student at Liverpool University and every year after our exams me and my 7 housemates go on holiday for a few days to celebrate. We've done Amsterdam and Prague, so thought we'd go somewhere a bit more cultural this time! Not that Amsterdam and Prague aren't that...
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    Procrastination Techniques

    Today I have tidied and cleaned my room. I have sorted out the files on my computer. I have sorted out all my lecture notes. I have been out to buy some socks. I have browsed the internet. I have done some washing. I have played the piano for about 2 hours. I have organised all my text...
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    My bank has charged me £30 ($58) for going 24p (47 cents) over my overdraft limit...

    This is the letter I am planning on sending them: UPDATE: I phoned my bank today (28/12/06) and spoke to someone. I advised her that I had gone over my overdraft limit and so forth and then asked if there was any way this fee could be waived. She told me that only in exceptional...
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    What is your gadget of 2006?

    What do you think is the best gadget to have come out this year and why? It can be absolutely anything. Include linkage where possible!
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    Avi file plays but without sound...

    Not sure if this is the right section since the video section is about video products, so sorry if it isnt! I have downloaded an .avi file and it plays but without sound. I have tried it in both Quicktime and DivX player, and have the DivX codec installed. There is no clue in the file name...
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    Bishop Goes on Bender Across London

    Follow the link below then click "Listen" just below the picture. I was in hysterics whilst hearing The Right Reverend Tom Butler try and explain away the many accounts of his crazy drunken binge. Link
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    Wi-fi bad for your health?

    Wi-fi worry :confused:
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    Help me solve this problem!

    Whilst sat using my laptop in the living room, I just bet with my friend that with the internet in front of me I could answer any question he asked. The question he asked: How big would an indian elephant's ears have to be to generate enough lift by flapping them to fly? So I need to find...
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    Weird thing happening in iTunes 7...

    Firstly, I know this should probably be in the software section, but this is really getting on my nerves and I wanted a few people to see it. I have iTunes 7.0.2 installed. I like it quite a lot, except for one thing which seems to be happening to a few albums. Basically, the tracks on some...
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    Extremely slow performance of cable internet shared via wireless router...

    Ok so here is the situation: a student house with 7 people living here, and a 2mb cable connection from Telewest (we're in the UK) via a free Motorola SB5101E SURFBoard Cable Modem. Added to that is a Buffalo WBR2-G54 wireless router on default settings, but with WEP encryption and the...