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Scanner and printer
Hi, I'm looking for some ideas please of what to look for and what to avoid when choosing a printer and scanner, and suggestions as to best models. Currently have cheap and cheerful versions of both which give me so-so results and are very slow (which currently is an annoyance rather than an issue). However I'm planning to…
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DVD Recorder - Which One?
I had some good advice here last year when looking for a DVD Recorder with HDD to attach my VHS to, so I could convert my VHS to DVD. I ended up purchasing a Sony HXD790 which is still going strong. Possibly the best purchase I have ever made, ao thumbs up to anyone who is still here who helped me choose :beer: Now, I need…
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iPod touch
I got my beloved ipod touch 3rg gen the christmas before last, and now all of a sudden the aux output (be it to headphones or speakers) just sounds compleatly terrible. Its hard to describe but like the music sounds distorted and the vocals on any song or a podcast or audio book are so quite that they are barely audable…
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facebook login problems
has anybody else got a problem with facebook? since earlier today if i try to login it says,account unavailable due to site maintainence, try again in a few minutes.5 hours later its still saying the same!
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A question of RAM
Hi, I’m looking for a bit of advice regarding RAM Just lately when I’m on the inet and have several window open, things are getting agonisingly slow. Having done as much housekeeping as I am able; defrag, Ccleaner, file deletion, prog removal and minimised appearance settings, things aren’t much better. My laptop only has…
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Network Adapter issues? Please help
Just changed my BB provider to BT. When I connect to internet via ipod, all is well. However, when I connect using laptop, every time I have to use the BT fix tool thing, or the laptops own repair connection wizard thing. I presume it's a network adapter issue (router obviously working otherwise ipod couldn't connect). I…
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Greasing Kenwood Chef
As per the title really, how do you do it? OH's A701A sounds rough at low speed and sounds like it needs oiling.
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an internal error occurred in the microsoft internet extensions
Help! Both my desktop and laptop are displaying this message " an internal error occurred in the microsoft internet extensions" I am using Windows 7 and despite hours of googling I cannot solve this any help would be really helpful
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Any AOL users? anyone else got this problem?
We use AOL and my Daughter just sent me an email which containted an attachment of her CV. I tried to open it to save it in my documents ready to print and i got this message. Unable to scan attachment(s) The attached file(s) had not been scanned becuase it may be password protected or corrupted.(tell me more) Please click…
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Sky remote code for Grundig GU26HDLCD
Hi there Any ideas as to where I can find a code?!? Thanks!
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sky plus
Hi I am getting a second hand skyplus box I have the dish and two cables coming out Is there any thing I need to know about plugging it in and wiring it up? Any order for the cables? will I have to ring sky and get it 'synched' with my viewing card? Ta
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Lightweight laptops or netbooks
Hello I am looking to buy a very lightweight laptop for personal use. I only really use computers for typing, for blogging and surfing, and occasional photo upload and processing. I dont know anything about laptops really and would love some advice. I am looking for the best value for money. I like the look of Macs,…
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Also comes in Strawberry ?
I've just had a nudge from Microsoft telling me updates are ready to be installed.. I clicked, clicked on the install doofer and then get this message in a window with a red cross - Couldn't instal programs You already have different build flavor of Windows Live I had no idea it came in different flavors and strawberry…
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Iphone Query (Airplane Mode)
I am going to the US in a couple of weeks and wondered if I put my phone in airplane mode for the duration, would it allow any form of data connection? IE i don't want to come home and have a massive bill, but i want to be able to use the camera and the ipod feature....and if there is a free wifi hotspot, connect to that…
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can't connect to router via ethernet switch
I'm pulling my hair out! please help, I have a Netgear wireless N ADS2 + modem router DGN 2000, 2 xboxes and a laptop running fine wirelessly my computer hard wired running fine A desktop upstairs struggled with the wireless so I decided to connect it with a cable, but found out only 2 of the ports work, (been onto…
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Wireless Help please??
Hi there Really hope someone can help. Just bought the MSI Windows 7 netbook which says it's wireless enabled (b/g wireless?) Have been trying to connect to D-Link router with the help of Virgin Media as I have BB via cable modem with them & they've told me there is no wireless adapter installed on the netbook to make it…
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Spyware Protection 2010
I got hit with the spyware protection virus while using google, no way to get rid of the bloody thing as it disables everything and prevents downloads to remove it. It also prevents you from reinstalling windows, basically it knackers everything until you pay a registration fee. I think it was also directing me to buy…
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How do I archive read PMs?
Help needed please! My PM box is almost full, but it's all stuff I want to keep so I don't want to delete it. Is there any way of moving it to somewhere I can still access it? Don't know if this is the right place to ask, but couldn't find anywhere else. Thanks in advance. JJ
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Web Hosting and other stuff - sooo confused!
Please can anyone help?! A while back I decided to take on the project of creating a website that would focus on information about nutrition and how it affects mental health. The trouble is, in between then and now I have not been well and have also had a medical treatment which has made my memory really, really bad. I…
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Router/Network problems.
Anyone help with my connection issues please? Netgear DGN3500 ADSL router. Been working ok wirelessly but now more and more of my equipment is connecting via ethernet cable, I'm having issues with the main pc. I don't know if it's a problem at the pc end or the router end. For no apparent reason, I will get a yellow…
