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Hi anyone know what this wire is and what it is for - Pic included
Hi Anyone know what this wire is and what it is for? Thanks
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MS Removal tool - help
Hi I keep getting messages telling that MS removal tool has found something that is harmful to my computer, thing is I didnt even know I had a MS removal tool, it wont let me run my anti virus and keeps coming up with a screen asking for cash. I cant see it in my program list to remove it and it wont let me run my anti…
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Plusnet Broadband problem - please help
Hi Everyone I am currently with Plus net on an unlimited package and a 8 meg line. My problem is that i keep losing connection or it goes really slow mainly in the evenings and sometimes during the day too. I have to keep restarting the router as it wont connect. there is obviously a problem but plusnet say that there isnt…
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computer turning off in middle of things
why would a pc switch off when its not wanted for this to happen ? what things should i check to see why its switching off unexpectedly ?
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Apple Mac Education Discount
I've heard that university students get a higher education discount to other students (college etc)...is this true? If so, is there a large difference? I'm wanting to get a Macbook Pro soon but I am willing to wait until September when I start university if there's a big difference.
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unwanted code showing up on website, and I can't get rid of it
Just wondered if anyone could help, I do our website using dreamweaver, which I've learned in a very ad hoc manner, ie only learning what I need to know. (It's not my primary job-I've a very small business and can't afford a professional) I have a navigation table on the left hand side of the screen, and above the navigate…
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Internet very slow= HELP please!
To cut a long story short- I've been sent a new router from belkin as previous one died. It's a Play Max- meant to be top of range Set up friday, no problems, yesterday couldn't get online- phoned them- reset it and they told me my firewall was blocking it and to disable this temporarily which I did. Was fine most of…
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Where's the padlock on Firefox 4.0?
I updated my browser to Firefox 4.0 previous to this when I was on a secure site a padlock appeared at the bottom o the page. It does not do this now, where should I look for the padlock on Firefox 4.0? Sorry if this is a daft question!
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Help with Internet access problem
Help needed! Fairly recently bought HP computer running windows 7 and I.E. 8. Wired to a Netgear router that also runs internet cables to other parts of the house as well as wireless. Internet access has been a little tempremental on this new machine, but has generally sorted itself out. In the last 4 days, although the…
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Argh Stupid Wireless Router Thing
Hi nice techie people :kisses3: Can you please help me before I throw my stupid computer out?! :eek: We changed to plusnet & to save hassle with changing the router to the new broadband provider, I just ordered their one thinking it would come ready set up so I could plug in and go. I think the router is fine tbh, I think…
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external portable hard drives - help please
Hi all, Im looking to purchase a 2tb or more hard drive, I don't want a big my book and im looking for a portable one. Does anyone know of any? I have been looking for WD but havent found one. I would really apprechaite it :) x
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help pls tp link router xbox 360/ home hub
tp link wa500g router xbox 360/ home hub i bought this item to link my bt home hub and my xbox 360, it looked like a great piece of kit, does many things. in client mode it is supposed to link my xbox to my home hub, does it heck, 4 hours of tweeking settings later and im cross and my ill little boy is sad. i tried in vain…
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iPhone and livemesh (or even google docs)
Does anyone know if iphone has an app which allows you to upload files (pics, attachments from emails) directly to a livemesh account ? I know Dropbox do it but would prefer Livemesh or even google docs!! Particulary to specific folders Many thanks
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My broadband usage is very high
I have received a warning email by BT about nearly reaching my broadband usage limit. It has never happened before in the 5 years I have been with them. I know my kids are on holidays and watching youtube a lot, but I never used so much, even when I was downloading movies and 24. What could cause this?
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Jailbreaking Ipad - why?
Sorry for a naive question but I assumed my Ipad2 3g is unlocked. So why are there all these threadds, on so many sites, about jailbreaking ipads? Have I got it wrong what jailbreaking is?
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Want to learn to use Photoshop
Never used Photoshop but want to learn anyone know any good websites or books?
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New Laptop What security to install?
Hi, I have just bought a new Dell laptop and am just checking which antivirus etc to install. I was thinking the following: Avira AntiVir Spybot Search and Destroy Windows (Firewall) Malware Bytes CCleaner Superanti Spyware Is there anything that I have missed out that might be needed? My laptop does come with McAfee…
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message URL blocked
I keep getting a message from avast saying, "threat has been detected", every few seconds. What is this and how can I repair it? I am doing a full scan, but so far it is showing 0 infected files.
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Avast blocking hotmail - can't access
For the past week, when I try to access hotmail I get the message internet explorer cannot access this page. I then need to clear my cookies and it works. Today I can't get into it at all - I have Avast security which keeps blocking it es I then get the message Malicious URL blocked. I done some windows updates recently…
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Avast third time with a bad update?
It would appear that Avast have once again released a bad update for the webshield that is blocking all sites for people who were unfortunate enough to get that bad update. They've gotten onto it more quickly this time, and most people will just find that the update won't work for the moment. It'll be invisible to most…