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Converting Word doc into PDF?
Hi guys, I'm being made redundant so am updating my cv etc and I think it would be better to distribute it as PDF file instead of Word as everyone has different versions of word etc - how do I do that? Is it even possible? Thanks in advance Gert x
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Need advice on personal hotspot
Can anyone pls help me find a smartphone with personal hotspot. I often take my laptop to cafes, etc for internet browsing, but there aren't many of them with free wifi in my area. I reckon I would use the internet for at least 20 hours per week. I don't really need a posh smartphone. I just need at least 100 min of talk…
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Can anyone fix my wireless router problem?
Sorry if this is a bit long winded. I have asked previously but I managed a 'fix' since then. I currently have a NetGear N150 router. Connecting to that, a desktop PC via ethernet cable, and a wireless Dell laptop, which is fine when connected via ethernet cable. If I connect to the router wirelessly I only get local…
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MaAfee Security Scan Plus
I have somehow installed the above unintentionally and cannot remove it. I have tried the normal windows intall/uninstall option and the uninstall in Ccleaner. Is there any way of removing this item. I use Avira and Malwarebytes and so do not have a need for McAfee.
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iMac Hardrive
Hardrive is goosed , on turn on left with the White loading screen with apple logo an the "working circle" (sorry couldn't think of name for it) £150 to get fixed from apple and I lose everything So question is Can I get it onto main screen (system) so I can pull off what I need?? If connect with Ethernet from laptop,…
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Touchpad
Hi I've got a packard bell easynote laptop. I posted a while back that the touchpad had stopped working and someone kindly told me to load linux which would determine whether the touchpad was faulty - did that and the touchpad worked fine so thinking its driver problem. Recently I can get the touchpad to work for a day or…
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Driver update Toshiba.
Just moved flat and upgraded to 50meg broadband with Virgin Media. Engineer came around this morning to fit in the Vbox etc, connected to the internet with my laptop but said I need to update my drivers to enable wireless. Tried going through Toshiba site but apparently have to pay to update it. Is there a simpler way to…
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iBooks question
Hey I know how to download PDFs for my ibooks but what format exactly is EPUB/MOBI?? And do they work on an ipad?
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Laptopconnection - One will one wont?
Any advice? Two Laptops.Both Acer. One connects tothe router wirelessly no issues. The other wont either via wireless or cable. Assume router is working ok. Have tried diagnosticbut get the message that Gateway is unavailable and the router needs resetting. Is this the best course of action orwill I create more problems?…
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Bluray LG BH10LS30
I'm trying to find a driver for this Blu-ray drive can anyone help me? Thanks in advance.
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Help! - identifying make of my burglar alarm
Hello, is anyone able to help identify what make is my burglar alarm so i can try and find the manual online? Picture is of the panel, and the misterious box under the stairs. There is no name or marking whatsoever. So i dont have much to work with. I'll try and call the number in the pic but i dont think they are open…
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Just bought 42inch Toshiba full hd-virgin media hd signal 'tripping out'??!
Hello all, Well....finally purchashed a refurb (I know I know!) 42 inch toshiba fullhd sl738b. 100hz-pic by far best in showroom (richer sounds could not even be bothered to phone back re: missing bit of stand/or to check stock). Well pleased at 1st-FAB picture. Linked it up with my Virgin hd box (TIVO box with more memory…
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Moods added to everything
Hello I have a problem. If I try to get onto the internet I get 'facemoods' suggested - likely as I often use facebook. I think I've downloaded something inadvertantly. I have run my AVG but it says no infections. However something has changed. Whatever i try to do do now my first choice is ----moods. Any suggestions…
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Computer Help
I have a couple of problems with my Laptop. The first one is that when I click on Firefox to open the Internet a box comes up with a link that I have to click on that says "choose the program you want to use to open the file" The second problem is that when I try to play a game such as Solitaire a box pops up saying…
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Samsung TV
We have a samsung 32" LCD TV and it keeps turning itself off and on again. When we first put it on it turns off for few secs and then back on again, does it 2 or 3 times then it stays on but the other morning it stayed off for nearly an hour. Any suggestions guys.... a quick cheap repair job or it's on it's way out and we…
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Wireless mouse interfering with Digi Sender
I have just installed a wireless mouse. However it is causing interference with the digi sender which sends Sky to the TV in the bedroom. The bedroom is next to the room where the pc is located. Any idea how to fix this? Thanks
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Proshow gold alternative
Does anydody know of a free slide show program along the lines of Proshow gold for a PC please?
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Help using a downloaded motif???
Hey all, I'm trying to make my own Art Deco style wedding invitations. I've managed to download and install the kind of font I want (I'm not very good with techie stuff!), but am struggling with the motif. I've managed to download the motif I want, but I can't figure out how to install it? I tried doing the same as I did…
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How to minimize the risks of using free public WiFi hot spots
How to minimize the risks of using free public WiFi hot spots http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tech-savvy-wifi-20110922,0,6292614.story
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Technical questions on ditching VM in favour of BT.
Hi guys. Can you help out a technodummy? I suspect that Virgin Media has had me paying through the nose for some time now for its combined landline/broadband internet/tv package and I am thinking of taking one of the latest BT deals. Questions: 1. Can I get Freeview through my old aerial now? It's lain dormant and unused…
