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Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh?
Hi, we're thinking of booking some winter sun for next year, just the 2 of us, and looking at our first trip to Egypt. We're not interested in party nightlife, but do like a bit of a town to…
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I know this is a daft question really but need a graphics card for son's PC
So, long story short I bought myself and my son new PCs last year, and smart a**e that I am thought "I know, I can save money by giving him my old graphics card so I only need to buy one new…
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Picture settings for Samsung TU8500 50"
Hi, did anyone manage to get one of these over the last couple of weeks, I know they were going in and out of stock all over. I managed to bag one from John Lewis, but I'm struggling to get …
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Monitor for gaming on PC and the new Xbox
Hi everyone. My son has been dropping non too subtle hints about wanting a new monitor for Xmas (he currently has a 1080p 60hz 27" screen). If money were no object he'd like a 4k 120hz+ scre…
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PC Upgrade - porting the hard drives?
I've posted before about upgrading my PC, and didn't go through with it back then for various reasons. But I have a sneaking suspicion that the coronavirus outbreak might have an impact on c…
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Looking to upgrade aging i3-2120 - Intel or Ryzen?
As per the title really, I do play games so want something that will handle latest titles (currently play at 1080 only as that's what the monitor will support) with ideally some future proof…
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Decent 32" TV with VESA 100x100 mount?
Our bedroom TV has broken (sound but no picture, tried various input sockets, different leads etc) so I'm looking to replace it. For various reasons it needs to be wall mounted, and the exis…
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Quickest CPU to replace an 13-2120?
Looking to try and upgrade my system to better play current games (1080 max resolution). Considering a GTX1060 graphics upgrade, but thinking that the old i3-2120 could also do with replacin…
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Best PC gaming upgrade for around £200
Hi, I'm thinking of upgrading my PC to something that might play games more than about 4 years old at decent framerates lol. Current spec is i3 2120 running at stock 3.3ghz on a Gigabyte Z6…
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9 replies
Cheap fitbit type tracker
Hi, anyone any thoughts on a good, cheap fitbit type tracker which displays at least a bit of a text message? Have tried a couple of cheap ones off Amazon (Mpow - didn't charge and Wilful - …
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Decent garage in Leeds?
Hi, daughter's car is on the blink so need a decent repair garage pretty quick. We're in Blackpool so after recommendations for garages near her in Leeds? Thanks
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Any codes for the Royal Yacht Brittania tour?
Hi, going to Edinburgh next month and thought we'd try the Royal Yacht tour. Looks pretty good value but always on the lookout for a bargain! So does anyone know of any codes to reduce the…
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Xbox One gaming monitor advice?
Hi, looking at getting my son a gaming monitor to minimize lag, budget £200 - £300 Max. Think I'll only get 27" for that money, and assume HD (is 4k needed?). Any recommendations? Thanks…
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Samsung S6 best contract, and is the 7 worth tge extra?
So I'm thinking if getting my son a phone on contract for his birthday, so was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for an S6 deal? Not bothered about data as he pretty much just us…
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Custom charges on items from the US?
Bought a ring from an American site for $20 with free worldwide delivery. It's arrived today, but Royal Mail have left a card stating there's a customs charge of £11.40 to pay. I've had a …
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Upgrade baggage allowance on Ryanair
Hi, we have one 15kg hold bag on a Ryan air flight next week, want to upgrade to 20kg which the website says should be £20. But I can't see where on the website you actually buy the upgrad…
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Best place to buy long lengths of ethernet cable?
Hi, I want to run Ethernet cables from router in front room to PC in back room and to Xbox One in upstairs back bedroom. Any advice where the best place would be for made up cables of this…
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Cheap e-reader please?
Hi, looking for a cheap as chips ereader for hols coming up. Doesn't have to be a kindle, just readable outdoors. Probably won't use it again after the hols which is why I don't want to …
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LG Simplink and HDMI ARC?
Hi, wondering if anyone can help me with this, had a quick look round the internet but still not 100% sure. I have an LG TV with 2 HDMI ports, which has a feature called Simplink (which I th…
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Best soundbar under £100?
OK so I've got a birthday coming up and just bought an LG TV. Although sound is pretty good already, thought it might be even better with a soundbar attached. Budget definitely below £100, a…
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Echoes through Xbox One headset?
Hi, my sone has an Xbox One and Afterglow headphones for it. Recently he's said that other players can hear an echo when he speaks, although it sounds fine to him. He's had a similar problem…
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