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Converting PC software to Mac

Having converted to an Apple Mac, I can no longer use my digital camera (software incompatible) or use my Chambers dictionary (software incompatible). Is there a means of getting a Mac to accept PC...
20:53 Tue 14th Sep 20104 answers, last by crockshard 22:12 Tue 14th Sep 2010
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crickets

Our 2-acre garden has been zinging all over with the sound of crickets all summer, and still now that it is colder. We have lived here for 26 years, and I have never heard it so active with cricket...
20:47 Tue 14th Sep 20105 answers, last by wildwood 04:48 Wed 15th Sep 2010
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Laptop/mobile phone contracts

My daughter needs a new laptop and mobile phone (starting university). Can anyone advise of a good deal for both, with a dongle connection?
19:48 Tue 14th Sep 20103 answers, last by Huderon 21:30 Thu 16th Sep 2010
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mephisto 2611

24a Smiling rogue out of uniform, ie unlikely to be given legal protection (13, three words). I have IN?DEMIOLE?IS. Do I have a letter amiss?
11:00 Mon 13th Sep 20102 answers, last by crockshard 11:04 Mon 13th Sep 2010
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Times 887

46d Scots weep with English going north - alliance's beginning here? ?R?T?A.
21:30 Sat 04th Sep 20105 answers, last by JoePuzzler 20:26 Sun 05th Sep 2010
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Mephisto 2609

I think the final letter I need is an F: 14a Fool around bat backed off - amazing! ?arout. Far-out is amazing, but don't get the rest!
10:21 Mon 30th Aug 20103 answers, last by crockshard 11:39 Mon 30th Aug 2010
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Times 886

24a Mollusc needs the middle bit removed - cook again! ?E?E?O.
15:43 Sat 28th Aug 20102 answers, last by crockshard 16:02 Sat 28th Aug 2010
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The Oldie 261

Upset vice-president taken in by lie, awfully poisonous? (8). ?N?D?B?E. Presumably 'inedible', but why?
14:16 Thu 26th Aug 20103 answers, last by crockshard 14:20 Thu 26th Aug 2010
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mephist 2608

Struggling, without access to Chambers online any more, and still have about 10% to complete! Currently stalemated. Would love a 'leg-up' with 20/21a: Amused by Theresa staggering, about to go off in...
18:22 Sun 22nd Aug 20104 answers, last by crockshard 18:29 Sun 22nd Aug 2010
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Times 885

49a Queen's love for Roman statesman? ?A?O. Just can't get this one!
16:29 Sat 21st Aug 20102 answers, last by crockshard 16:34 Sat 21st Aug 2010
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Mephisto 2607

Not sure about final two letters: 29a Five bucks gets one barriers (6). I have S?ICA?, so assume 'spicas' or 'spicae' (bandages (=barrier?) applied in overlapping V pattern (the'five' part?) to...
08:04 Mon 16th Aug 20103 answers, last by JMR27 08:19 Mon 16th Aug 2010
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Mephisto - Chambers

Last year, I bought a Chambers dictionary and thesaurus CD-ROM. Was able to regularly complete Mephisto. Then I changed from PC to Mac. My new Chambers CD-ROM incompatible with Mac, so redundant. No...
22:15 Sat 07th Aug 20104 answers, last by bathtub 02:01 Fri 03rd Sep 2010
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11d Gradually reduces rising fare after day tours in city (5,10). I have S?I?T ?E?E?S?U??. Saint .....? And 41a A baseball star, not quick,and a soldier in turn (8). I have ?I?A???O. May begin with G...
18:28 Sat 07th Aug 20106 answers, last by crockshard 18:51 Sat 07th Aug 2010
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Eye 423

28/2d Bloke, outed gay, with lots of cash: one who helps fill the tabloids (L?D? ?A?A). Lady Gaga, or the new Lady Saga? Can G or GA be 'loads of cash'?
21:07 Wed 04th Aug 20102 answers, last by crockshard 21:29 Wed 04th Aug 2010
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Times Jumbo 882

Finished, but can someone explain 58a (Suit - revolting present for consumers). Must be 'serve up' (present for consumers), but why a revolting suit?...
20:12 Sat 31st Jul 20103 answers, last by crockshard 20:27 Sat 31st Jul 2010
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Eye 422

2d "Did a Business Secretary", i.e. communicated in an old-fashioned way? ?A?L?D. Cabled? - but I can't see the logic!
09:27 Thu 22nd Jul 20102 answers, last by crockshard 09:37 Thu 22nd Jul 2010
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Times Jumbo 879

10d Female impersonators try outwardly appearing spirited (6). F?I?T?. Probably 'feisty', but don't get the 'eis' in the middle. 24d Worker possibly goes off cutting ditch (6) T?E?C?. Probably...
14:40 Sat 10th Jul 20104 answers, last by crockshard 14:50 Sat 10th Jul 2010
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Chambers dictionary online

My subscription has expired and Chambers will no longer renew it without a code from a printed book! I also bought the CD-ROM version, but it is not compatible with my Mac computer. Now how can I...
11:23 Sat 10th Jul 20101 answer, last by Handbaglady 12:15 Sat 10th Jul 2010
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Mephisto 2601

13d Mythical magicians? Wicked spirit waving goodbye to Oscar (10) A?PUN?ULAS (not yet sure about the initial A). 7d Where to find getaway vehicle belonging to despot caught right off? (6)...
14:37 Sun 04th Jul 20106 answers, last by crockshard 09:13 Mon 05th Jul 2010
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22:04 Sat 03rd Jul 20104 answers, last by factor30 22:07 Sat 03rd Jul 2010

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