Internet in France, Computers in France
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PCs & Internet in France
FrenchEntrée's PC and Internet zone is here to help you get yourself online, from how to get connected to advice on protecting your computer from viruses and the more volatile French weather as well as those hugely annoying and sometimes dangerous spoof emails.
UK TV, Satellite, Sky in France & French TV...
Information on telephone, mobiles, SKYPE & VOIP in France...
Enjoying Life in France
GOING ON-LINE IN FRANCE
If you want to have a computer in France, here's what you need to know on getting started and surfing safelyBroadband you can rely on
Part 1
How do you make sure you get the best from the French telecom services? Read the first part of The Definitive Guide for the Everyday User by French telecoms and IT expert Bob Elliot
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Getting the most from your broadband
Part 2To get the most out of your broadband service, it helps to know how to troubleshoot problems and get repairs completed quickly. Set out below are two areas where a little knowledge can make a big difference to your enjoyment of your broadband service.
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Social networking: making the right call
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With more and more of us using social networking as a convenient means of keeping in touch with friends and family, UKTelecom's Bob Elliott looks at the costs and processes involved in getting broadband in France
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Enjoy life in France with the right technology
Without doubt there are many wonderful things about living in France. One possible downside is the cost of keeping in touch with friends and family in other countries. Here, Bob Elliott of UK Telecom discusses how to minimise such costs, while ensuring a good service...
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Shopping online - courses en ligne
Useful words and phrases
More and more of us are turning to the Internet to save time and money in the shops, whether we're looking to buy books, clothes or food. Here is some helpful vocabulary so you can make purchases from the comfort of your home in France.
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Promo codes and price comparison websites
It is only to be expected that during a recession, more and more people will look to make savings in different areas of their lifestyle. Even with a reduced budget, shopping still has to be done and if you do at least some of yours online, it could work out more cost effective than ever thanks to promo codes and price comparison websites.
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Upheaval in Broadband market brings big risks
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Following the acquisition of Telecom Italia by the Iliad Group (trading as Free) late last year, 150 resellers have had to find a new provider for their customers. This has affected the English speaking expat market particularly hard, with many experiencing difficulties with the change to a new service.
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Combine line rental and Broadband services
UKTelecom Launches its new money saving onebill services
Love it or loath it, we are all becoming increasingly dependant on Broadband as the best way to shop, find information and keep in touch with a speed that cannot be matched by any other medium...
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PCs and the Internet in France
How do you connect to the Internet in France - and get the best out of your set-up and French Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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Keeping your computer safe from viruses in France
Whether it is for business or personal use, the PC is an essential tool for the expat. Here's how to avoid the dangers lurking on the Internet
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Avoiding headaches from spoof e-mails
Spoof and fake e-mails are today sent out at an alarming rate. As well as been irritating, they are the cause of many virus related problems. Here's how to spot a fake message
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Protecting electrical goods during storms
Now that you've shelled out big bucks for your electronic equipment you don't want to see it destroyed by eletrical surges during thunderstorms and other electricity supply problems. Here's what to do to keep it all safemore...
Taking control of the "dernier kilomètre"
While broadband (ADSL) is available in much of France, there are some rural areas still waiting to for a fast connection. FrenchEntrée reader, Ches Rodrigues, outlines how he took the initiative to bring broadband to himself and his neighbours in the Dordognemore...
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