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A group of filmmakers has decided to put together an interesting new animated web series called "Copy-Me" all about copying and copyright -- and more specifically about culture and sharing, and why that's important. (while also debunking some of the usual myths about copyright). Among the things they've claimed the series will cover are: The importance of the public domain. Artists making money without restricting access to their work. A bit of copyright history. The paradox of originality. The state of the Internet today The impact of copyright on every single part of society today. https://vimeo.com/77356219 While they're just getting started, it l…
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I am currently working on Microsoft Server 2008 R2 and I want to set it up with the following things: I have more than 50 PC's, I need roaming profiles, group policies that needs to include that no-one can do a right click, scripts for users, & Mandatory Desktops meaning that the stuff people save on the server will not be deleted, and could be available on any of those 50+ Computers. Any suggestions are welcome.
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Has VLC released the player for Surface RT yet? I know they were working on it but is it out yet. Thanks. (June 2014)
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All my contacts, calendar, etc, sync up automatically, but I want all my folders and subfolders on my Surface as well. These are stored in the pst file. How do i get those folders synced up or copied over?
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On my RT, the process is different to that described; perhaps the security screens have changed since this item was first posted, because I can;t find the specific steps in Step 1, (b) and © above. Action Center only gives status (Network Firewall ON), but I can't find anything to change status. However, my biggest concern that turning OFF the Firewall would surely leave the computer open to attack. Assuming I can find the relative steps now to turn firewall off and allow apps to use my location, should I turn ON firewall again and if so, when?
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My son dumped my recycle bin. Is there any way to retrieve deleted files after the recycle bin has been emptied?
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Hi, I recently purchased a refurbished IBM Thinkpad laptop with touchscreen from Newegg. It worked great for the first couple or few weeks but now the screen is weirdly pixelated and the colors are off. The screen has a reddish tinge to it. I don't know what to do.
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I want to upgrade my system from windows xp sp2 to windows 8. my system configuration is as follows.. intel core 2 udo e4500 @ 2.2 ghz 2gb ram graphics :: Intel 82852/82855 GM/GM will it works?? for this?? Continue reading...
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I have had a problem with my computer for a while now. When I played video games or anything like that, my computer would occasionally freeze and I'd have to hold down the power button just to turn it off and on again. In the past month or so, my computer has been showing that I have no disk space left on my C drive. It will linger around 150 MB to 250 MB or so. I started uninstalling programs and games. It still says I have no disk space. I literally uninstalled every game except one and there wasn't any change. I just now uninstalled a program that was about 180 MB. Under properties on my C drive it said I gained about 180 MB. But then when I closed it and opened it bac…
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Hi , this is Manu I have 16gb SanDisk pen drive when I insert my pen drive it showing windows want to format the disk when I clicked it again it showing an error UNABLE To Format how I can I solve this.....? Continue reading...
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I purchased the Windows 8 operating system for Lenovo Computer. I installed the software with no problem. After a few months and several updates, the operating system began to have problems. I reinstalled the system with no problem and everything seemed fine for a few months. After this 2nd installation, I received messages from the app store to update to Windows 8.1 which I did and almost immediately I began having problems which ultimately led to my hard drive crashing. I have replaced the hard drive on my computer and now need to reinstall the operating system that I purchased. When the Windows menu appears for installation I receive the message "The product key …
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Original Title: Second Junk folder appears in Mail app In the Windows 8.1 Mail app I see a second Junk folder that I cannot delete. This second Junk folder is not visible in Outlook.com or on my Windows Phone. All Junk emails go to the other folder visible in Outlook.com and my phone. How can I delete this second folder from the Mail app? When I select it and click on manage folder, I do not get an option to delete it. Continue reading...
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G'day to the Community, I use Windows 8.1 and have a new Microsoft WiFi keyboard with lots of keys that I don't use. Is it possible for me to program a key or keys to print/type a phrase like my email address so that I don't have to key it in every time it is needed ?
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I have installed windows 7 on an older box. Now I'm in the process of doing updates. I have run into a few problems installing earlier updates but have worked past those until now. The two updates that have been reinstalling to no avail are : 1) Update for Windows 7 (KB2808679) Error details: Code 80246007 2) Update for Windows 7 (KB2800095) Error details: Code 800B0100 -Antikythera Continue reading...
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Have wasted my money..... Bought a brand new Asus Laptop i7 transforming laptop, and it came with windows 8 installed. I have been trying for the ast week to get it to install udates and they continually fail.. HELLLP Continue reading...
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This just happened to me after I installed recommended updates! I can boot windows in safe mode with networking, but if I try to boot normally I get a black screen. I am really annoyed. Split from: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/computer-blackout/94858089-cd2d-468d-9636-f10381ea602c Continue reading...
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I currently have the Windows RT, and it has been working remarkably well for me! But, I am having trouble updatingit to Windows 8.1. I can go to the store and click Install, but then it won't update, and I am not sure why. Please help...
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My laptop had an error and required a refresh. After this all works perfectly but the Activation Key for Windows has disappeared and I am having trouble with updates reversing constantly and a prompt coming up asking for an Activation Key. Microsoft via phone could not help as no Activation Key. Computer Manufacturer cannot supply me with one either. Any steps I can take to get the activation key info???? Continue reading...
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I have uninstalled cyber powerdvd and set my defaults to windows media player but WMP will not play my dvds (vob). How can I remedy this please? Continue reading...
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I have had a problem with my computer and had to clean it right back to new, it was windows 7 and now I want to rechange it to windows 8 which I had before the problems. Now it will not accept. Is this because I have already used the product key before. It is on the same computer, just that I need to reload it Continue reading...
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Downloaded Win8.1 to be installed on Win7. After downloading all required files and finally went to install, Win8 said "Something Went Wrong! Your Computer is Not Ready! Please Try Installing Again." This message continued to be displayed irregardless of the amount of attempts. Any ideas as to what is wrong? Continue reading...
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I've been having probs with this OS on my lappy for some time, cannot use app store any more and lately the system has been unbearably slow. I tried to refresh today but it failed, so I saved all my data then tried to reinstall and again it failed. I don't have any disks to run the OS from and reformat the partition so I'm wondering if anyone can tell me where the files are located on the drive and how to load them onto a thumb drive so I can wipe the HDD by attaching it to my desktop then do a clean install. Any other suggestions on how to get around this also welcome! Continue reading...
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Original Title: windows 8 signing in problem Hi; I am using windows 8 from long time but now suddenly I faced this problem my problem is : when I start the pc I cannot sign in Not that: I never set a password or another profile I was using it with out password now it will ask to click on user profile for loading it but it will sign out automatically Not also: I cannot use the safe mode and I cannot shutdown from the pc or use anything in this link my problem in the video http://youtu.be/b_BAKBxXHng looking for your help Continue reading...
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Hi For the last few days ive been getting a constant error report on my desktop asking to send the details to microsoft. Literally happens about eveery 5 minutes, closes most of what i am doing unless im using google chrome. Even in games it'll go back to the desktop then i wont be able to load the game again from the taskbar or close it from the previous session. If im searching through files on my computer i.e. my documents or the control panel it will close that aswell. I've ran norton and other virus scanner's and cant find a thing as of yet, although i do get messages from norton that it keeps detecting the trojan.gen.2 virus but says my computer is secure?…
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To say that a lot was at stake would be an understatement. The San Francisco launch event for Office for iPad was Satya Nadella’s first appearance as the CEO of Microsoft in the Bay Area tech industry and media epicenter. And Office for iPad represents Nadella’s determination to create a mobile first, cloud first Microsoft that is committed to making cloud services like Office available on every device, no matter the platform. As Nadella’s co-presenter, Julia White, general manager of product marketing for Office, was praised for her energetic hands-on demo – but also her sense of style. “I think Julia White’s very cool leather jacket should have its own Twitter …
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