-
NEED Help! something has Hijacked my firefox :(
Hi guys (and girls, not wanting to sound sexist lol) about 2hrs ago i downloaded a password recovery tool (my gf has forgotten her password to her old hardrive and didnt really want to reformat, so i stuuupidly thought i'd have a go with virtually no knowledge in this area lol). Anyways, i got duped :( i've since deleted…
-
Fault with my 16-month old £400 HP laptop - do I have any rights?
The answer to this is probably no, but do we have any rights if our laptops break down shortly after the initial year's guarantee? I bought an HP G61 laptop in January last year for £400 from Currys and the keyboard has packed up (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3249522). I read on the internet…
-
Wandering pointer
This is really annoying me now. When I'm typing, the pointer will jump back to an earlier part of my document and if I'm not watching it all the time, the words then are out of order. How do I fix it?
-
Computer keeps logging off
my laptop keeps logging off and starting back up in safe mode saying that there was a problem and that windows had not been shut down properly. i have managed to run a scan with avast and defender in normal mode before it did this, but it didnt find anything. now im running a scan in safe mode with malwarebytes, already…
-
Help - I've lost t'internet!
On my laptop when I press Start - Internet - instead of IE popping up I get the Internet Options screen. How do I change this please?
-
iPhone 5...anyone going to buy?
Anybody planning on buying the new iPhone 5 when it comes out? The last time I researched, I heard a rumour that it was going to be released around September 2011 Please correct me if I'm wrong. I also heard a rumour that Apple was going to lower the price of the iPhone 5. Apparently it could be only $199 at launch! ;)…
-
Homeplugs
Hi all Now the new computer is up and running, I'm looking to move it away from the main room (where the phone point is) to somewhere out of the way. I've been looking at using Homeplugs (or equivalent) so I can still connect to the main (and only) phone point but I'm a bit confused. Do I need a special router or will my…
-
Sorry guys another tv question...............
Basically i'm looking for a 32" tv, (cant be any bigger as the room size wont handle it) anyway, it will be used with blue ray dvd, humax pvr, and a wii (oh yes and my dd's Karaoke machine - running via scart) Can anyone tell me what they think would be the better of these 2 tv's as i really havent got a clue. Freeview HD…
-
Xbox 360
Just wondered if anybody could give me an idea of how to repair an xbox 360 drawer. The wee one has pulled the drawer too far out and it won't go back in. Thanks.
-
How do I get a ringtone from my laptop to my phone
Not sure if this is the correct place or whether it should be on mobile phones thread but hopefully someone will correct me if I am wrong. I have just bought an Orange San Francisco phone (never used a smart phone before) so a huge learning curve. Can anyone tell me if there is a way to get a ringtone which I have saved on…
-
Laptop USB Mouse Problems
We use a usb mouse with our laptop,and keep getting problems with the screen reaction being very jerky or delayed. This is worse when scrolling pages. We have tried ano usb port,no change,we have also replaced the mouse, and this seems to cure the problem,but only for a short period of time. Any help to explain this would…
-
Which DSLR?
I currently own a Canon 10d that i bought second hand last year, just to see if i wanted to persist with using a DSLR before spending a few hundred pounds on a newer DSLR. I am now looking at buying a better body, preferably with a decent lens kit as i currently only have a basic lens with limited zoom, but i also have a…
-
Internet security, could someone help me please?
i have read the sticky:o but i am not VERY technically minded (sorry) new lappy, had X amount of days free Norton, it expires today being bombarded with popups to renew do i have to pay for the norton?, or can i download free ones? or is it better paying for something else? thank you:)
-
Help with your formula is missing a parenthesis excel 2003 error
Trying to find and replace something in a formula in excel 03, I need to replace this =Sumproduct(1*'G with =Sumproduct(1*('G However everytime I try I keep getting this error "Your formula is missing a parenthesis--) or (,Check the formula, and then add the parenthesis in the appropriate place" Anyoe know how I can get…
-
Problem with Hotmail and Yahoo
I've been having a problem with Hotmail and Yahoo since yesterday. I keep getting a lot of intermitent advertising on the left hand side of the screen (where the folders are), which is very annoying. Any tips? Cheers
-
selling on website.. hosting (free)?
I'm thinking about selling my wares online. Not sure just what yet, or what niche angle to go but I originally thought selling via a shop on ebay. I just don't like the idea of them getting a cut all the time etc. With facebook and twitter I can get the word out without ebay. Anyway, I'm looking into the whole idea before…
-
Help - keep dropping connection to hub
Twice this morning my Acer netbook has dropped connection to my BT home hub, despite the hub still showing three green lights so obviously it isn't that the Broadband has dropped out. I've followed the troubleshoot routines that come up but that doesn't sort it. When I look at "available connections" mine has disappeared,…
-
Samsung PC Studio for SGH600
Hi I am trying to download PC studio 3 for my laptop which runs Windows 7 Home Premium. The CD I originally had was for my XP system. I have tried a few links without any success so any help would really be appreciated Thanks
-
Laptop insurance advice for a laptop older than 6 months?
Hi - I have been looking and I can't find a laptop insurer for a old laptop, alot say less than 6 months old. Does anyone know of any good companies? Thanks
-
Graphics card advice
Hoping someone can help me out with a graphics card upgrade for my old pc (emachines E3042). Specs: Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: GATEWAY System Model: E3042 BIOS: Default System BIOS Processor: Intel(R)…
