richmondgal
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Post by richmondgal on Oct 23, 2008 8:32:31 GMT
I found that one too, but it's on certain vids aswell.
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Post by Wyvern on Oct 26, 2008 23:09:09 GMT
Been having a think about this and I know that YouTube has been having some serious bandwidth issues recently. The software I normally use for downloading and converting to .avi has been playing up and unable to find the files from YouTube. It's possible that other video sharing sites are having similar problems as the growth in user numbers has been huge lately. It's a distinct possibility that the problem is nothing to do with your computer and everything to do with the sites you're visiting. However, I would try reinstalling Flash if the problem persists in case the content has been optimised for a different version from the one you have installed, or in case some part of your installation has become corrupted. Just a thought  |
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Post by Mayfayre on Nov 27, 2008 15:34:24 GMT
OK, I need some advice here. My Dad wants a SatNav for Christmas. Given his complete lack of sense of direction (he makes James look VERY capable!) it's a good idea. The only thing is he's a bit deaf and finds complicated, fiddly controls hard to use.
As I get my sense of direction from my Mum, I have no experience of SatNavs. I have spoken to a couple of people, including the RNID, who say that, although he could link it to the loop setting on his hearing aid, everything else would be cut out (Police sirens, horns etc) so that's not a very good idea. Apparently you can also tune the car radio in to them, but presumably that means you can't listen to the radio on the journey. Is this right? Or does it butt in to whatever you're listening to when it has something to say?
It looks like TomTom are the better make, but does anyone have any suggestions about models that are straightforward to use and have a good, loud speaker and a clear voice option? Or something that is good but less expensive than Tom Tom?
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Post by Wyvern on Nov 27, 2008 16:17:04 GMT
Would you like me to take that question to Final Gear? The chaps there seem to be pretty knowledgeable!
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Post by Mayfayre on Nov 27, 2008 17:09:38 GMT
Yes please! DS has come up with nothing at all in the last 2 days!
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Post by Wyvern on Nov 27, 2008 17:25:36 GMT
I've posted. We'll see if the lads can come up with anything useful. Or possibly one of the ladies, though very few of us "not a dude"s seem to hang out on the technical threads!
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Post by Mayfayre on Nov 27, 2008 20:37:47 GMT
Thanks ;D
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Post by Wyvern on Nov 27, 2008 23:05:23 GMT
And we already have a suggestion - The Magellan RoadMate 1400. I've had a look at some info on Magellan in general, and they're mainly offering entry level systems at a fraction of the price of Tom Tom. They don't have a lot of bells and whistles, but they're quite basic and they seem to have pretty straightforward layouts. it sounds like they also have big arrows that pop up on the screen when a turn is coming up, so if you don't hear the voice commands very well you still know where you're going... I'll let you know as I get more suggestions |
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Post by Mayfayre on Nov 28, 2008 8:53:26 GMT
Thanks. That one does have good reviews. I'm not sure you can update the maps though.
Keep me informed. ;D
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Post by Doofey on Dec 8, 2008 4:17:24 GMT
Can anyone explain what to do when I download a torrent to be able to view it (in the most basic terms possible!!)?
TIA
Brooke
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Post by Jacksgirl on Feb 23, 2009 20:54:53 GMT
i'm trying to copy pics of james onto a CD but it keeps saying-The destination folder is the same as the source folder-would you have any idea what i'm doing wrong?
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 23, 2009 22:49:24 GMT
You're somehow trying to copy a folder into itself, apparently.
What software are you using?
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Post by Jacksgirl on Feb 24, 2009 6:17:53 GMT
You're somehow trying to copy a folder into itself, apparently.  i'm slow  What software are you using? what you mean?[/quote] |
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 24, 2009 16:38:43 GMT
OK. What is your operating system (Windows XP/Vista/Mac/Linux etc.) And do you burn stuff to CD using the inbuilt software or do you use a program like Nero to do it? The reason I ask is because the screens look different and it'll be easier to help you if I know which you're using |
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Post by Jacksgirl on Feb 24, 2009 21:20:03 GMT
Oh i get you now.............i think lol. I use Windows XP,as for software i have a inbuilt so no i don't have Nero.
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Post by Jacksgirl on Feb 26, 2009 23:44:59 GMT
What if i put all my pics onto my photobucket album then go to my local internet cafe thing lol&try&do the whole thing from there will that work?
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 26, 2009 23:46:23 GMT
Sorry I've taken a while to get back, I wanted to burn some stuff to cd just to remind myself of the process because last time I had to save anything, I did it with a weird bit of software because my hard drive had broken down  Anyway, if you put a blank CD in the drive, you can just drag and drop the files onto it. On the left hand side of the window, you'll see a box that says 'CD Writing Tasks'. Underneath there is the option to write the files to the CD. When you've dragged everything in there, click on that and the computer will burn them onto the disk. Hope that helps |
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 26, 2009 23:49:47 GMT
You could upload them and do it elsewhere, but you'll still need to do the same thing.
BTW, you might get a warning telling you that there is extra information that will be lost. Usually it's nothing vital, like information on when the files were created, and it's fine to just go ahead, especially with pictures and text files. There's not really a lot there that will go wonky.
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Post by Jacksgirl on Feb 27, 2009 0:14:18 GMT
You could upload them and do it elsewhere, but you'll still need to do the same thing. Yeah i've made up my mind lol i'll think i'm going to put my pics onto my ablum&go on form there. |
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Post by Wyvern on Feb 27, 2009 0:23:10 GMT
Good luck |
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Post by Jacksgirl on Feb 27, 2009 0:43:54 GMT
Thankyou so much Wyvern for your help!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 20:22:58 GMT
Bump
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Post by ulstermayniac on Mar 16, 2009 20:59:34 GMT
MG - Sorry and thank you. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2009 21:02:41 GMT
No problem hope it works. |
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Post by ulstermayniac on Mar 16, 2009 22:11:14 GMT
I am trying it now, all seems good so far.
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Post by Liz on Jun 1, 2009 19:17:50 GMT
Sorry if I sound a complete numpty here, but are you able to download iplayer programmes onto a DVD to keep? |
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Post by nobody on Jun 1, 2009 21:08:35 GMT
No
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Post by Liz on Jun 1, 2009 21:48:48 GMT
Thanks nobody, I didn't think there was, I did try once and failed, but hoped it was just my ineptitude on the computer!  |
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Post by Vixen on Jun 2, 2009 13:14:37 GMT
You can get them off Youtube if they are on there. The quality might not be as fantastic, but it's possible |
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Post by Wyvern on Jun 2, 2009 13:45:37 GMT
Actually, it can be done, but you need the right software and you have to have lots of hard drive space. You can use the same kind of software I use to save the videos from the BBC news site since they changed their format.
What you need is a piece of capture software that can save the output for your monitor and sound card. You have to do it 'real time' (i.e. you have to start the programme you want to save and let it run without using the computer for anything else) and you need to make sure your screensaver is turned off. The program I use is called Replay Video Capture and it isn't freeware so you have to pay for it. The files it saves will be HUGE but they can be converted to other formats. Of course, if you save it in a suitable format, you can put the resulting video onto DVD.
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