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Win32zbot.g
Have a computer infected by this very nasty virus. The virus will not allow connection to the internet and has disabled the installed anti-virus (which can't be much good as it didn't spot it in the first place). Had an idea to boot the PC from a USB drive and then run a malware removal tool from there. Don't want to buy…
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Netlog
Dear All I use Facebook for keeping in touch with friends & relatives that are scattered around Ireland, UK, North America & Australia. A couple of my friends in the UK appear to have joined up with Netlog. From what I can see it appears to be a similar idea to FB and possibly linked in someway. Therefore why should I use…
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Any opinions on 3View
I want to buy a freeview HD PVR Recorder any opinions on this one please or 3view in general. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Stream-DHR8203U-Freeview-Set-top/dp/B003LLDK02/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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laptop doing its own thing
hi, hope someone can help me, my lappy has suddenly stopped saving websites ive visited, it used to save them in the dropdown on my address bar, its really annoying having to type in my websites all the time, can anyone help me change my settings please, i have an hp compac lappy, and using windows 7, thanks in advance…
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platform.twitter.com/widgets/twe
I am not sure how to explain this but I will give it a try. Occassionally when I click the back button in IE9 the back page will stall and I have to show all the pages by holding down the button. Especially when reading newspapers online. I will have the pages I have already read and sometimes I will have http : / /…
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New phone and old bluetooth headset
I'm about to get a new phone soon and am wondering if it's possible to re-use my old headset on the new phone (and, if so, how)? All advice appreciated :)
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iTunes library help!
Yes, I know,temperamental Apple products, what do I expect...but I am totally at a loss as to why this isn't working!! I have had my iTuneds library on an external drive for over a year now-since I found that the laptop I was using for it was slowing down dramatically, and I was worried I'd lose all my data, its worked…
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Buying New BT Vision Remote Control
My BT Vision Remote Control has a poor contact on the "Select" button and I've been looking to buy a replacement (on Ebay). Is there any technical compatibility problem if I just buy another white remote? Thank you in advance.
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UK TV Licence? Loophole?
I'm just about to renew my TV licence but I heard a rumour that if you don't watch live TV and watch it at least one hour after it's been broadcast you don't need a TV licence. This would suite me as there isn't much I watch on TV apart from the odd program I could grab off the web ... I spend most of my time on my PC and…
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Don't like Windows Live Mail are there any OE type alternatives?
I have recently acquired a new PC running Win 7. It turns out that the only email available is Windows Live Mail. I thought I would try gmail instead but don't really like it (can't move classify sent items direct under the relevant label for example. And to be honest I don't like the way it strings emails with same name…
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Video to DVD companies
I hope this is the right part of the forum to post this in. We have a home video of my daughter as a baby and want to convert it to DVD. The problem is that the video is damaged so we can't just use a home machine to transfer it. We sent the video off originally to 'Memories on Video' but they only transferred part of the…
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Does this have built in freeview
Probably a daft question as it says freeview in the title but does this tv actually have it built in or would i need a box ? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270787966988&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
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Problems in plumbing
Hi guys! I joined this forum to ask for some help or advice. Why does the toilet overflow everytime I use the washing machine? Both share a common wall hook up. What could be its cause? Should I call for a plumber? Thanks.
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Multimedia (incl PS3) advice please
Hi, my dad needs a replacement DVD player, but has decided he wants a device that can do all the following! Plays DVDs Has FULL internet access via the TV Plays other format discs and will connect to a hi-fi, so he can for example, listen to MP3 CDs. Allows SD cards to be inserted so can look at photos etc on the TV. Does…
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Toshiba Satellite Pro L450D Screen Broken ? Impact Damage
I have had the above laptop for a year. Within 10 months the screen looked like this I sent it away for repair under warranty and the company returned it within 48 hours saying it was impact damage. I don't know how it can have had impact damage without me noticing it being dropped etc lol. Does anyone know from looking at…
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Few questions about FreeNAS
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Intermittent Sound Loss
Recently had to restart computer from factory settings, and also had the memory doubled. Since then the computer has worked really fast compared to before. The problem is the volume now cuts out after a while on things like YouTube and CBeebies games. The only way to get it back is to restart the computer, but it will…
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Powerpoint Query
Hi folks Giving a couple of presentations over the next few months, with the Powerpoint presentation part already done for me, lucky me ! :j My query is about the 'notes' section that shows up on the bottom right pane - how can I make the font bigger so I can view it more easily ? I've increased the font size within that…
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iphone app development access
Hi there, Hope this is the right forum. Just a quick question. I have set up my developer on itunes connect to be able to access my account as technical (to be able to post my app to app store). It says he will be able to manage in app purchases. Does this mean he can purchase using my account? I assume not, but would…
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BT Fon not secure?
Hi all Hoping someone can help us with this. We were away on holiday last week. The kids took their IPods and we went on the internet a few times through BT Fon wifi. When we came back we found that my husbands e-mail address had been sending junk e-mails to contacts in his address book. This was nothing to do with our…
