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Why can I send emails but not receive them?

After changing his broadband connection to Talk Talk, Mr Hurst was unable to receive new email. We explain what could have caused this

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Why has my IP address been banned by Money Saving Expert?

My IP address has been banned and I can't read forum posts

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  • 14/08/2012
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Use Norton Connect Safe to protect your PC from harmful websites

Keep your computer safe and your child protected from inappropriate sites

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  • 13/08/2012
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Recover a muted Gmail message

Find hidden conversations in your Google Mail account and unmute them

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  • 08/08/2012
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Have I been infected with a virus?

Beware of emails that contain unexplained links, even if they come from a friend's email address. They could lead you to unwittingly install malicious software

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  • 07/08/2012
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How can I stop Google Chrome from disabling plug-ins?

You can change Chrome's settings to make it run outdated plug-ins, but it might leave your computer open to unwanted security threats

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  • 05/08/2012

Make attractive online flyers

Promote events, products and services with free-to-create, professional-looking online flyers

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  • 02/08/2012

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How to organise Gmail messages

Refer to previous emails while writing a new one in your Google account

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  • 31/07/2012
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Has a fake email infected my computer with a virus?

Malicious software can spread easily via emails. We tell you what to look out for and how to keep your computer safe from threats lurking in email

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  • 25/07/2012
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Why can’t I get snipca.com addresses to work?

Looking for a download or website featured in Computeractive? We explain how to use Snipca.com addresses with success

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  • 23/07/2012
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What does Gmail’s Undo View message mean?

A reader asks what the 'Undo View Message' button does in Gmail after an email has been sent

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  • 22/07/2012
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Delete a post, Tweet or your internet presence outright

Facebook comments, Tweets and photos take on a life of their own online. But it's possible to remove them and delete your online presence. We explain how

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  • 20/07/2012
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Can I remove Google from a Windows 7 computer?

Stop your web browser using Google

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  • 16/07/2012

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