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Probably a really silly question...
Is there any way you can run two internet connections (on separate PCs but at the same time) from one mobile broadband dongle? I appreciate this would double the download usage, and don't mind that, but just wondered if there might be a way to connect up another PC via a router or something. :o
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ipod dock to mobile phone connector
Dearest daughter has dropped her ipod touch in the bath and now has no use for the expensive speaker dock she has. Is there a cable around to connect her mobile phone to the dock? (3.5mm plug one end, and connector to fit on the male ipod dock connection) Then she can play music from her phone. a link to something…
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Free Word Processor
I need to produce a statement and email it to a solicitor but dont have 'Microsoft Word' installed on my laptop. Ive just searched and sen some 'free' downloads. Has anyone tried them? Do they work the same as normal Word? and are the downloads safe. Any advice would be most appreciated. Thank you.
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Wiping laptop before selling?
Hello, I recently bought a new Acer laptop to replace my last Toshiba that couldn't keep up with my constant downloads. I've put the Toshy up on Ebay but I need to wipe the hard drive clean before selling. I've looked online at how to do this but I'm worried about either not cleaning it well enough or wiping Windows.…
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The difference between 'Nintendo Selects' and normal games..
What is it? Nintendo selects tends to be cheaper ime and nintendo just say it's a rerelease of a game. Is this correct or is there a big difference??
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Help fixing Karcher Pressure Washer
How can I fix my Karcher K2.94M Pressure washer - No Pressure? Before it would only work for a few minutes then go off and I would have to wait at least 30 mins or more to get a few more minutes use out of it. But now I dont even get that much out of it. I hear a buzzing from the motor but the pressure doesnt come on then…
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hostsphere.co.uk- support sorted
hi i'm new. been lurking but time to take the plunge. after great advice from here reading a thread talking about how great Alex is and the support i decided to get a basic package from hostsphere.co.uk. A week ago i sent a pre-sign up email. No reply. I trusted mse and so signed up. I have sent three support email and…
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help needed dell media loop
dell inspiron 6400..vista premium the media direct programme is constantly looping on..can't get comp' to boot just keeps looping to the media direct screens.. eventually by pressing buttons LOADS of times in no particular order it manages to boot... found this via Google Since Vista is already installed go straight to…
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F&H (Foehn & Hirsch) sat nav, offset screen normal?
Hi, Does anyone have the F&H (Foehn & Hirsch) sat nav GPS35LS (ebuyer 239235). I reckon the screen on the one I have is offset from central. Is this the same on all or is mine faulty? If you start GPS and go to the menu then what you see is a top bar, Menu, plus large buttons Go to, Settings, Map Options, and at the bottom…
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3gp files won't play
I've got some video on my old phone. Downloaded on to laptop with Windows 7 Home Premium. They won't play. I'm sure they played on my old laptop (Vista). They are quite important. What do I need to do ti be able to view them? Thanks for your help.
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Samsung N150 Netbook problems
I have a Samsung N150 netbook that wont boot up. When it is switched on it just comes up with the message 'operatiing system not found' ,the os is windows starter. I have checked that the HD is showing in setup utility which it is. I cannot get into recovery mode or anything. Please can someone help
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BIOS password
I have recently lost my young brother(43) he was a pc whiz,now his laptop a dell latitude D830 o/s xp pro,has loads of photos on and music recordings of himself,to us the important things,amongs other stuff. it needed a password,his partner tried 3 times with wrong pw, and locked it up.i rang dell ,it wasnt in warrenty,but…
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Replacing speaker on laptop
About 4 months ago I purchased a refurbished laptop from Dixons and the left hand speaker has now gone. You do get a 12 month warranty with it but Ive heard that the laptop has to be taken to bits to have the speaker replaced and that it could cause more damage than good. I don't really use the speaker apart from maybe…
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www.laptops-adapers.co.uk
I recently order a new Power unit from http://www.laptops-adapter.co.uk for my HP laptop as it has not arrived yet. Does anyone have any experience of these people?
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Backup failed
Hi I had backed up my PC so the HD could be replaced now when i come to restore the back up every thing works except the music on the media player. i keep on getting this message; "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or…
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Currys Complaint Dept
Anyone know where to escalate complaints to for Currys? This is for my elderly mum, who lives some distance away. She is very distressed about it . Samsung TV died just short of 2years old. Currys accepted at store of purchase, as warrantied for 2 years by Samsung and sent it to them on our behalf. Can't get any joy out of…
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Cheap tracking device for our works van?
I have a feeling our delivery driver is having some nice long breaks in between his drops. He usually comes back an hour after his finishing time so he can claim an hours overtime. The thing is, I've worked out the travelled time and unload time and it doesnt add up. Does anyone know of a simple GPS based device that would…
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Rio 11
Could someone please help me tearing any more hair out. I am sending text messages to people in my Contacts, after a few seconds I get a 'Call Failed' flag, not long after that I get answers to my texts so the blumming call hasnt faiiled at all. Im a technophobe and the only thing I can see in the settings that may not be…
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iPad repair. Advice needed.
Having replaced the screen on a couple of mobiles recently I am now being asked to do the same with an iPad. Never having owned one I don't even know where to start, so I've looked at a few videos and at what parts are for sale and got a general idea. Some further explanation would be appreciated if anyone is familiar with…
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Deleting Files On External Drives
On the main PC, CCleaner overwrites anything it removes from the recycle bin When deleting files from the external drive it just says do you want to permanently delete this file. Does it just remove the pointer and thus leave the file in an easily recoverable state, and if so, is there a better way?