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Google chrome taskbar icon
I recently had to reinstall Google chrome because it kept misbehaving, however a nice feature on the taskbar when windows opened (XP Pro by the way) was a Google icon at the far left of the taskbar which came in handy to open the browser. Would anyone know how to reinsert this icon? Thanks in anticipation.
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AOL error code 420 - can't log on - pls help!
Hi, We have a free AOL email address. Over the last couple of days whenever we've logged in we keep getting an "ERROR CODE 420" message. We use Firefox and have cleared the cache and browsing history but still keep getting the error message. Please does anyone know what else we could try? Really desperate to check our…
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Printer problem
I have an HP psc 2210 printer, that I have somehow or other managed to use with my Sony Vaio netbook in the past, so I know it is not a malfunction problem. I had to go all around the houses, and now can't remember which houses I went around! I am now getting a message that I have to install One Note in order to proceed to…
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electronic drum kit question
Is it possible to get an electronic drum kit ie no noise (flat dwellers) and stream your own music to the headphones too, so that you can drum along to music? How would I arrange this please? Am thinking it could combine OH's love of music with some exercise/stress release at home. He tried one out at Grand Designs and…
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Help-windows vista-probs after updates
My PC automatically downloaded updates today and afterwards computer restarted itself and this phrase appeared "updates were not configured correctly, reverting changes do not turn off your computer. After a couple of mins it said "shutting down" Then it shut down only to start back up and do the whole thing over again and…
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help - Hotmail fullie.js problem
Having a problem with Hotmail on my netbook Am able to sign in and access in box, but unable to go any further Cannot open emails to read, click box to delete any, or open new message to write new Help??? message on bottom left of screen shows...fullie.js..... Ive checked on google techy Qs, and it says it may be something…
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small lettering
would anyone know how to increase the size of the lettering on mse?I posted a query on yesterday it must be something I have done as it worked fine till then and its not on any other site the letters are very small and I can see no means to enlarge them any help would be appreciated thanks.
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Partial Downloads with Real Player
When I download with Real Player,if there's a break in the signal before the whole thing is finished,it doesn't keep any of it,even if it is 40Mb or more.It used to,and it's v.frustrating.Does anyone know how to fix it?
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Gmail message help
Hi I've got a gmail email which has always been fine but now when I go to compose a message nothing happens,when I click on inbox, sent mail etc they come up but the box for creating a new message doesn't ,I've recently used hijack and ccleaner to try and improve the performance of my computer do you think that I could…
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Odys 19 cinema ii lcd-tv
This TV/DVD was supplied with our motorhome. The DVD is locked on Region 2 . I have looked on line for the DVD unlock code and can't find it. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Ali
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To mac or not to mac
Hi all Have always been a PC man. Live them, breathe them. But more recently have been slowly assimilated into the Steve Jobs collective. I now have 2 iphones & an iPad. I'm now oggling iMac's but really struggling to justify the cost. Worse still, I'd need dual monitor setup to replicate what i currently have. They look…
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Graphic Card for HD
I have asked this question a couple of times and nobody seems to be able to give me an answer. Perhaps it is a daft question..... if it is can someone tell me why? I have a Shuttle XPC 22 HTPC that is about four years old. It plays my pictures,videos,DVD's,music great now that Richie-from-the-Boro sorted out my Vista WMC…
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Video editing software for kids
I'm looking for video editing software that's friendly and easy for a 10 year old to use. I did buy the Lego stop motion camera. But when testing it out it wouldn't even come on so took it back to the shop for a refund. I should've read reviews about it first. The reviews said kids love it but the software was frustrating…
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White computer screen.
I have a Packard Bell TJ65 notebook and during the first year the screen has 'gone' twice. It has been sent in to get fixed, if i attached it to a plasma screen TV to use as a monitor, would the same thing happen to the TV?
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Slow internet speed
My internet download speed has reduced from 6.5 to 2.5mbps over the past 3 months. I am with Tiscali (now TalkTalk). I know they have been migrating Tiscali customers to TalkTalk. On checking my router stats I have found that my line attenuation has increased by approx 50% in the past 4 months i.e. download from 18db to…
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Phoenix Bios update
Hi can anybody help me update the bios "Phoenix 6.00 02/10/2003" I am completely lost.
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printer help please
hi i have an epson stylus sx115 a few mths old it wont photocopy. it used to before i return to shop is there something i can try? thankyou
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How to Download or Convert You Tube Video to View on Laptop?
Hi, I would like to download some dance instructional videos from You Tube onto my laptop so I can take them to the dance studio where we practice. As there isn't any internet connection there this would be the only way we could view/review the clips as we dance. I can't see a download 'button' on you tube but am I missing…
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My cat has bitten through laptop cable
As title. Am really annoyed. It's happened before and just blew the fuse, with a new fuse it was fine. Now she's bitten it again, have changed the fuse and it won't work at all. Have rung Maplins and the universal power cable for my laptop is £44.99 :eek: They said I would need to bring my laptop to the shop, so they can…
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speed up my pc?
hi all over the last few months my pc has become slower at booting up , opening programs and general use. i have sufficient security installed , avast, zonealarm , malwarebytes, threatfire, iobit 360, ccleaner is there and good free programs that can be used to help speed up the pc and get it performing a bit better many…
