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Why does Word replace my hyphens with a line?

Posted onJune 30, 2011Leave a comment

I’ve been using Microsoft Word 10 and found that it will add a horizontal line if a series of hyphens are typed. How can I clear these out?

CategoriessoftwareTagsoffice, software

How can I block ads on my Android phone?

Posted onApril 17, 2011Leave a comment

I’m getting a bit bugged with all the adverts appearing on my new Android phone. I’m used to AdBlock on my Firefox PC. Is there any similar way I can block the ads?

CategoriesAndroidTagsads, android

How do I change the icon for a program?

Posted onApril 9, 2011Leave a comment

I have a program on my Desktop and I’d like to change the icon for it. How do I do this?

CategoriessoftwareTagsicons, windows

How can I make my computer look really cool?

Posted onApril 6, 2011Leave a comment

My Mum’s birthday is coming up soon. How can I make her computer look really cool?

CategoriessoftwareTagsdesktop, software, windows

How do I Install the ‘NoDo Update’ On my WP7 phone?

Posted onMarch 31, 2011Leave a comment

I’ve heard there’s an update for my Windows Phone 7 but it hasn’t reached me yet. Is there a way I can install it manually?

CategorieshardwareTagswindows mobile 7

How do I run CHKDSK in Windows?

Posted onMarch 31, 2011Leave a comment

I’d like to tell a friend to run CHKDSK, but I think that asking him to drop to DOS etc might be a bit too complicated. Is there a Windows equivalent?

CategoriessoftwareTagschkdsk, windows

How do I recover deleted photos on my SD card?

Posted onMarch 31, 2011Leave a comment

My son just came back from a class outing and accidentally deleted all the photos on his camera. Is there a way I can recover them?

CategoriessoftwareTagsphoto recovery, sd

How can I download YouTube videos to my computer?

Posted onMarch 17, 2011March 17, 20112 Comments

A friend of mine recorded a gig my band played in and uploaded one of our songs to YouTube. He’s deleted the original file so I was wondering if there’s any way I can download Read More …

CategoriesapplicationsTagsapplications, download videos, youtube

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