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How do I block flash ads in firefox 4?

I am so annoyed with the flash ads that are scattered everywhere. I am using Firefox 4 hoping it would block them, but it doesn't seem to. Is there an option I should be clicking?



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bethloggins Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

Sharing folders on home network in Windows 7

Hi Guys,

I want to share a folder I have in my PC, with my sister over the network. How do I do this? I'm on Windows 7 Home Premium, she is on windows 7 too. Thanks in advance!



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djmotwister Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

How do I setup wordpress in ubuntu?

I am running Ubuntu 10.10 on my pc and want to setup a WordPress site on local host.

I have MySQL, PHP, Apache server installed.

Could anyone provide step by step guide?



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pollard Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

No sound coming out of my laptop

There's no sound coming out from my laptop. Tried checking the volume and even used external speakers but it doesn't work. I have Windows Vista installed. Any help will be greatly appreciated.



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roblox_ Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

Internet Explorer Cannot Display The Web page

I cannot browse the internet.  I use Internet Explorer as my browser. I have Windows XP.  I get the error, "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage" every time I open my browser, even if I go to a website such as Google.com.

I know I am connected because the computer...



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tumblebugz Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

I need help recovering deleted files (with shift-del)

How can I recover data files erased with shift-del? Thanks!



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itscomplicated Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

Spyware, Trojan, Malware, Adware cure?

I want to ask the Techyv users that why there is so much Spyware, Malware, Adware and Trojan viruses effecting the computer even though we just click an image or a particular add on any website.

These problems were not there some 5-6 years ago but now it has increased...



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aneesh bangera Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

Could not compile java after installing JRE and JDK

I have installed the JRE and JDK both on my pc (windows xp sp3) but when I try to compile with javac, it is not recognised! Please help, I have an assignment to complete!!



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kairon Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

Need information about MITM attack

I have a wireless LAN and I am afraid of MITM attack, can someone give me guidance to what should be done to defend MITM attack ? I sometimes feel that there is some attacked in my LAN network and I get absurd messages or sometimes I get continues...



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ashish mamgain Written on 04/22/2011 in Question

Mp3blaster cannot play music. “Failed to open audio device”

I could not find any Linux topic to post on! Well I've been trying to play music from the terminal using mp3 blaster but no sound, says "failed to open audio device". Suggest anything?



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earon Written on 04/22/2011 in Question