Computers 1.0 - The Basics
Are you a computer novice? Let our expert give you the basics in how to use computers.-
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Mac, Windows or Linux? Which should I get?
Should you buy a Windows, Linux or Mac based computer? The Gadget Guru is on hand to make it easier for you.
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"Windows Explorer has experienced a problem"
Whenever I try to do things on my computer, I get told that "Windows Explorer has experienced a problem and has had to close down". Why?
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Laptop's cursor jumping around
The cursor on my laptop keeps jumping around the screen when I type. Do I have a virus?
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Where is the delete button on Macs?
I can't find the delete button on my new Mac. How can I delete the character in front of the cursor?
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Which laptop should I buy?
I am now without a PC after my last one went down with a virus. What should I buy?
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How do I make my own website?
How do I make my own website? How much will it cost me? It’s for my travel agency business.
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How can I remove a virus?
My daughter's laptop has got a virus which stops her getting on the internet. Is there anything I can do to solve it?
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What high performance laptop should I get?
I need a new laptop to run a DJ/singer/karaoke business. Which should I buy?
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Error msg: Operating System Not Found
When I turn my laptop on, I get the error message Operating System Not Found. How can I fix it?
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What spec for a second-hand laptop?
A local shop has offered me a good deal on a new laptop. What should I be looking out for?
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How can I make my PC run quicker?
I'm running a new Netbook with Linux and it's running quite slowly. Is there anything I can do to improve it?
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Which ISP choose I choose?
I want to change my Internet Service Provider, but don't know who to go with. Can you help?
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My PC doesn't boot up properly
My computer won't boot up properly, due to McAfee Internet security. How can I get rid of it?
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Can I stop Windows automatic updates?
How can I stop Windows automatically updating programs on my computer. I don't want to update to IE8.
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Can Macs get viruses?
I'm new to Macs. Do I need any anti-virus software on it?
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How do I get email?
Can you tell me how to set up an email account from scratch?
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Is Outlook available on the Mac?
I'm trying to persuade my partner to change to a Mac. But she uses Microsoft Office a lot, especially Outlook. Is this available on a Mac?
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How can I print wirelessly?
I've just got a new laser printer. How can I make it operate wirelessly?
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Can police track my stolen laptop?
My laptop was stolen recently. I have the id serial number of it. Can the police use this to find out where it is?
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My printer won't work with Vista
I have installed a printer - and it printed a test correctly - but it won't actually work when I want to print anything. Why won't it work?
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My keyboard is typing the wrong things!
There is something wrong with my keyboard. The exclamation mark comes out as @ and vice versa. How can I stop this?
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Problems using CCleaner
I tried using CCleaner but it won't fix my problems. Have I done something wrong?
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My cursor jumps around the screen
When I'm using my laptop, the cursor jumps around the screen. Is it someone controlling my computer?
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Bizarre text scrolling when I type
When I try to type something into the browser, the page scrolls up. When I move it back down, it scrolls up as soon as I type it.
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Is P2P software slowing my computer?
Limewire destroyed my last PC. Now I've got a Mac and I use Acquisition. My computer is just starting to slow down, could it be Acquisition's fault?
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Blue screen of death on my PC
I'm getting the Blue Screen of Death on my PC. I fixed the problem, but every time Windows updates, the problem comes back. How can I stop that happening?
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PC opens unwanted websites
My PC keeps on opening new websites whenever I'm on the internet. How can I stop it?
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Good speech recognition software?
I'm a hypnotherapist and want to be able to record the script. Are there any good programs that will recognise my speech and convert it to text?
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Can I keep a record of my email on two computers?
How do I keep a record in one place of what I'm emailing on different computers?
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Can I transfer my settings to a new PC?
I've got a new PC and want to set it up with the same settings as my old one. What's the easiest way to do this?