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Bluetooth Printer Adaptor?
Hi I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to computers so I'd like some advice - is it possible to buy a bluetooth adapter for a regular printer, something I can plug into the USB port where the cable goes so I can send things upstairs for printing - I already have a USB adaptor that I use to send things to a mobile phone. Is…
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Reducing 4 pages of pdf file to one page
Apologies if i do not make myself very clear , but here goes. Should stick to housework and cooking really;) I have written an school order form (for fund-raising) using Excel and need to supply an electronic copy to the school office for their website. I have copied the Excel copy into pdf format for parents to download…
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HELP Please, lost wireless connection
Hi, Somehow I have turned off my wireless connection on my Acer Aspire laptop, according to windows.I cannot locate an on/off switch, does anyone know if its keyboard operated.
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Can't login to alliance and leicester?
Hi there, Since yesterday I can't login to alliance and leicester account, but no problem logging into paypal natwest and another bank. The main site loads fine but the login screen won't load, times out. I have posted in the savings forum and it seems that most people bar another can login, so I wonder what is going on. I…
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3d tv
Hello Lovely Techi peeps Please can you answer a question for me the new 3D TVs does the programme have to be sent out from the broadcaster in 3D or does the tv convert ordinary programmes to 3D and do you have to wear 3D glasses Many Thanks
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Address or Email Address for Playstation3 Complaints?
Hi, Bit fed up, two PS3 (proper ones!) controllers have !!!!!!ed up, one a couple of months and the other just now. But ridiculous as they aren't even a year old (although close to). Does anyone know an email address (preferably) or address I can write about a replacement? Thanks :o
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Getting rid of old computer equipment?
Hi all! I've recently rebuilt/built a new computer as my old one had irreparable and very annoying issues - i think a faulty motherboard. As i'd last built it 5 years ago, with only minor upgrades since, I got a whole bunch of new kit. My question is what is the best/most envoronmentally friendly way to dispose of the old…
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Hijack This Log
Heya everyone. I'm in the process of tidying up my laptop and just wanted to know if someone can check my Hijack This log to see if anything needs deleting? My bootup is quite slow but unfortunately I don't have the original Vista disk to reinstall. :( Thanks lovelies. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at…
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Printer and refilling ink?
I have got a Canon ip1900 inkjet printer and would like to know if it will still work if i get the ink refilled or would i have to buy brand new ink as have been told that Canon stop you refilling ink and then the printer not working.
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facebook filtering comments - how?
I am a member of a US website which streams live coverage of tornadoes. (OK but let's not go there). Anyway I cannot get through to the site so I went to the facebook page of the guy who runs it (which I am signed up to) and posted a message on his wall asking if there were any problems. This triggered a response "Message…
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Big Problems
Hi there, I have a laptop which now refuses to go into windows. It does a startup repair, fails then restarts. I am given problem Signature 01: Autofailover 02: 6.0.6001.18000.0.0.0.0 03: 0 04: 65536 This is quite strange, I do not appear to be able to get to safe mode, trying to run windows memory diagnostics tool, fails.…
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Small laser printer
Dear all, I need to buy a small laser printer for some work I'm doing for a local community group as my lexmark is at death's door. At first I thought about a reconditioned one but new ones do seem to be coming down in price considerably, however I have no idea how to assess what is best or where to go. I need to be able…
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Thrustmaster Warthog HOTAS
Almost ready for release, and will only cost you 399 Euros (about £340). Only those with well paying jobs need apply. http://www.thrustmaster.com/product.aspx?ProductID=205
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Excel calculation
I put my utility bills on excel so I can work out if its right I get a small discount for energy supplier each month it doesn't equate to much but can never figure out how its derived from them, it obviously depending on usage see screenshot I can get finally bill works it out using formulae but always rely on exact figure…
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Anybody used trans-copy photo ?
Have got to get my photos back off my ipod onto my hard drive and am a little stuck at what to use. Have tried a couple of ideas from previous posts but have settle on Trans-copy website that does music , photos etc to an dfrom ipod to hard drive. Tried the free service and was easy enough and transfered some photos to…
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Problem formatting Micro SD card
Hi Guys, I recently got a new phone (HTC Desire) after having the HTC G1 for the past 18 months and since I got an 8gb card with the G1 and only a 4gb with the Desire I decided to swap them. However, somewhere along the way my 8gb card has become corrupted. It kept freezing my phone (if the phones screen went dark it…
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Saving money on Microsoft software(Techies or large households only)
If you insist on always having the latest software, or have to keep a fair few computers upgraded, if might be worth you taking a look at the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription. It's something I've used at my work a lot, but after speaking to our rep recently about the terms of it's use, it seems pretty much anyone can…
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Virus masquerading as anti virus software
Hi, I hope someone can help. I've just had a panicked phone call from my dad saying he tried to switch his computer on today, and got a screen which said "virusprotector" on it. It scanned his computer then produced a screen saying he had viruses, and asked for credit card details etc. He's in his 80s and v. worried,…
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keyboard on laptop not working
my sons laptop has suddenly developed a problem, the machine loads up ok, wireless confirmed as excellent but all of a sudden the keyboard & touch pad are not working, when you connect the mouse, it works but no keyboard, checked the obvious in that the num lock was not on but can't figure out the problem His machine was…
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How To Test For Drive Failure on Asus PC?
I'm looking at an Asus V Series P5G33 PC which won't boot into any Windows or Safe Mode (or indeed any mode). It has apparently been blue-screening for a while, and the drive makes a clicking noise when it tries to load Windows. I'm 99% certain this is drive failure, (PSU and SATA cable are OK) but is there any way of…
