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Getting software for my new lap top
Hi Folks I bought a lap top for my kids for Xmas with no software on it. I would now like to get a copy of e.g. Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010, for the kids to practice on and get more familiar with. Do you know of any cheap retailers in the UK or any good internet sites where I could get one from? Thanks in advance for…
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Xbox 360, "red ring of death", any ideas?
Hi, hope someone who knows about the xbox unlike me who wouldn't even know how to turn one on, can help me :) I am posting on behalf of a mate at work who bought an Xbox 360 off another bloke at work about a month ago. The machine is one of the first xbox 360's made so is well out of warranty. All has been fine until…
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New netbook won't play DVDs
We bought our daughter a netbook for christmas & bought an external DVD drive (Buffalo) at the same time. The software on the netbook is Windows7 starter and we can't get it to play DVDs via the external drive. Also getting an error message when we try to load the disc for her Sims game. Spoke to retailer who said to load…
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Blackberry. Help!
I have a Blackberry Pearl on Vodafone PAYG. I've set up wi-fi yet it won't connect to the internet. It also won't connect without wi-fi. Also it won't allow me to set up my emails. It comes up with 'I want to use a work email account with a Blackberry Enterprise Server. I just want to add a hotmail account. Also when I…
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Best SALE Laptop Deal??
Hi everyone, *SORRT TO CHANGE SOME CRITERIA - But I am also looking for a laptop with capabilities to play games with the same sort of Spec as Call Of Duty Modern Warefare 2" Thanks Again.* I am looking for the best laptop deal out there in the sales!! Need To Buy Today!! Setting the Price Limit at: £500 I am looking for…
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Problems with dial-up internet - help please!
I seek the help of the Forum members! We have Sky TV, Sky Broadband and Sky Talk though our line rental remains with BT. We are very happy with all our services . . . however I’ve started to experience small and annoying telephony problem! As Sky don’t provide any web space I have a couple of web sites hosted for free as…
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Facebook Message
Yesterday a facebook friend sent me a message through facebook with a doggy link to a photo attached, I replied to the sender saying I don't know what he is talking about. Today I find the link has been sent to some but not all my facebook friends. I have done a virus scan and so far found nothing. Can someone please tell…
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Returning US iPod in UK
I'm currently visiting my family in America for Christmas and someone gave me an iPod as a gift. Since I already have an iPod, I'm looking to return it. If I were to bring it to an Apple Store in the UK unopened, would they give me a refund? Since it is a gift, I do not have a receipt or anything.
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External Hard Drive not working
Hi all, I really hope someone can help me out with this. I have a hitachi XL 1000 1TB external Hard drive. It was working absolutely fine until about a week ago. It still boots up, it lights up and vibrates as if it's doing something, however doesn't show as connected to the laptop when I connect it. I did a bit of an…
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No back up and PC packed up HELP
Please help! I have never backed up my PC as the DVD writer stopped working ages ago and I never got round to it. My PC has been playing up for a while, and now seems to have died completely. I have two questions: is there any way I can get any data off my hard drive? I have loads of photos, letter, kids homework etc, and…
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What cable do I need?
Hi im looking to connect my laptop to the TV and was wondering what cable i would need. My laptop is an Acer 5732Z and the Tv is a Sony Bravia.
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Trojan Downloader js Renos
Hi Microsoft Security Essentials just picked up Trojan Downloader JS Renos in fileC:\Users\Lorna\AppData\Microsoft\Windows\TemporaryInternetFiles\Low/Content.IE5\7TWCK12B\www1_trrustzone11_in{1}.html. It removed it. Is my computer ok? I have had no strange activity at all. No pop ups or anything. Now I'm worried. Thank you.
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ipod touch - purchasing songs but then can't find them?
Hi, I got an ipod touch 8gb for xmas and an itunes voucher, my computer isn't working at the moment, so i'm trying to purchase songs online through my ipod. I click on 'buy' and it seems to download the song, but then when i look on itunes app to see if the songs are there, there is nothing!? But then if i go to purchase…
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Can i run a 10m long HDMI cable from Virgin box to TV?
As above, am fixing LCD TV to wall in spare bedroom, but only place for the Virgin box is the other side of the room on the shelves, will this be ok? Or will I lose some (or all) of the signal? Thanks in advance everyone
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I need a new router
I need a new router. I have a desktop, netbook and ps3. I will use the netbook all over the house and garden. The ps3 and desktop are situated close to each other in the same room. Any suggestions on what to go for please?
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Suggestions for iPod Dock/Hi-fi system
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding a dock or mini hi-fi system that I can use with my new iPod. It also needs to have Bluetooth support so that I can connect my other devices such as my iPad and HTC Desire HD also. I've found two that might be suitable: Panasonic SC-HC40 Philips Wireless Dock BTM630 I'm…
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Looking for a kindle case/cover
Had a kindle for xmas and now looking for a cover/case anyone got one that they can recommend please. I am not looking for anything dear like the original amazon ones for £49.99 but something reasonable and that works. Thanks
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New Laptop sub £500
Hi all, what do you think of this laptop I found in the Currys sale? As a new user I can't post the link but its a HP Laptop, G62-b25sa. Its reduced from £599 down to £449.
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Trade in DS Lite
Where is the best place to trade in a DS Lite for a DSi ? How much do you think we'd get for a Pink DS Lite with box, charger and manual? Thanks in advance :)
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Card making programme
Can anyone advise what would be the best programme either to buy or download to make greeting cards from the computer with my photos. Thanks
