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I received my new pc a few days ago. The box/packaging all seemed fine and undamaged, however, on inspecting the internals, I noticed the following: 1) The CPU fan was hanging loosely by the cable. It appears that the retaining clips had come loose, probably during transport. I managed to...

Hi guys, My new PC is "awaiting despatch", so hopefully will be arriving this week. Could someone either link me to a relevant post/thread or give me a bit of advice on what I should do regarding initial setup, such as Windows updates, drivers, etc.? I'm guessing Windows will prompt me during...

Hi Guys, So after almost 10 years, my first PCS build has bricked. It had been struggling for a while, so it made the decision for me in the end! :) I would appreciate you guys giving my spec the once over, to see what you think, and make sure I haven't made any real blunders. I use my pc...

Hi guys, I'm back looking for my second PCS desktop, as my first one (purchased in Nov 2010) has finally given up. I'll be requesting some help with configuration soon, but until then I'm reading up on some threads etc. and messing about in the configurator. Can someone please answer the...

I've got two HDDs and I'm planning to use the second just for backups. I'm planning to use Macrium Reflect. When I first opened MR, it says I haven't yet created a rescue media disc. Do I need to do this in order to later open up a backup? If I do need to make a rescue disc, can I use any type...

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This nano-pixel technology should lead to some interesting things.

I just saw this on BBC's The One Show and thought I would share it with you guys. You can download a free app and play a little game, which helps research into cancer. Have a look at the link I've posted below and give it a go. Play it on your phone while on the bus or something....every little...

I just saw this on BBC's The One Show and thought I would share it with you guys. You can download a free app and play a little game, which helps research into cancer. Have a look at the link I've posted below and give it a go. Play it on your phone while on the bus or something....every little...

I thought some of you may find this interesting. Urthecast

Order a flat-pack kitchen, surrender your HDD's contents!

Similar to THIS, but not just for Firefox.

How can I play Max Payne 3 without signing up to the "Social Club"? I've just bought it on Steam and now I can't get passed the Social Club log-in. I had a look on line, but it looks a bit complicated how to by-pass the log-in. What's the best/safest way to get in the game? Thanks.

For the paranoid among you! :detective: I haven't tried this yet, but thought some of you might be interested.

I've just downloaded these Windows Office Suites security updates. The now just keep offering them for update constantly, so I would advise you not do download them at the moment. I've just uninstalled them for now. Here's a thread about it. Apparently it's just started...

Hi guys, it's me again! I'm planning to install my new WD Caviar Black as my main drive and re-install my Windows 7 OS on to it. I then want to transfer my files onto the Black from my current Caviar Green drive, reformat the Green and then use it as a backup drive. My plan is to unplug the...

Hi guys, So my new WD Caviar Black has arrived :) without a SATA cable :( Anyway, I currently have 3 things plugged into (numbered) SATA ports 1, 2 and 3 on my ASUS motherboard as below: 1. Current WD Green HDD 2. DVD drive 3. Front panel eSATA connection That leaves me with SATA ports 4, 5 &...

Hi, I bought Company of Heroes and COH Opposing Fronts on Steam a while ago. I've D/L'd them and when I went to play the game I had to open an account with Relic. Now when I try to log-in, it says my details are not valid. I know the details are correct, because I always write them down. When...

Hi Guys & Gals, I'm looking to upgrade my RAM and add a better HDD as my 1st drive and use my current WD Caviar Green as a 2nd drive for back ups only. On the main PCS site under the "Upgrade my computer" section, it does not give me the option to buy 2x 2GB DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz RAM, it only...

EDIT: ***PROBLEM RESOLVED ITSELF*** 2nd EDIT: No it never...see my 2nd post! The set up Lounge: LG digital tv connected to Sky+ box via HDMI Dining Room: Old Panasonic tv connected to (lounge) Sky+ box via coaxial cable My set up is currently that I can only view on the dining room tv...