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165Gb free space on USB HDD, can't add 6GB of data to it
I have a USB-powered external HDD which has been used with at least two other PCs, and when first plugged into my PC, had no visible data on it. My Computer tells me it has a total capacity of 232Gb. I added about 61Gb of data to it in stages, and today tried to add another 6.6Gb of data. I got a dialogue box saying there…
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Refillable cartridges and bulk ink
I have seen that it is possible to get replacement cartridges for our printer, which are refillable, but the price difference is huge. Ranges from £9.95 to over £40 for the set of 5. £20.88 £12.95 over £40 was cityinkexpress.co.uk but website down at present. and I don't have the link to the £9.95 one on me at present. Any…
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I have a serious infection
Hi Guys.. Picked up a prety agressive virus/malware from an email attachment. The infection has shut down and isolated Windows Firewall and also done the same to Malwarebytes. Thinking i could outsmart the it, I downloaded installed and updated a new version of Mbam and then run a scan. About 20 seconds into the scan the…
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Business IT Support - What are "weekly server maintenance checks"?
Hi, I'm currently obtaining quotes for our outsourced IT company who mainly look after our servers and resolve IP conflicts around the firm. I carry out the rest of the regular IT support with desktop issues and the user account maintenance. We have someone come in twice a week and part of their role is to check that the…
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Nectar toolbar annoyance
I am trying to collect nectar points at Zooplus.com, which is a relatively new nectar estore. I go through the nectar site as you are supposed to do, via the zooplus link, but when I get there the little button on my toolbar turns grey and says 'points unavailable'. I have tried contacting nectar but am being ignored. Can…
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Help me choose a new router
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3493583 The above (brief) thread might give you an idea what I'm looking for. I currently use the 'BeBox' (Thomson TG585 v7), but can't stand it. I used to have a Linksys that I got on with very well. I was planning on getting this:…
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Is this a virus
I am scanning my computer useing Advanced System Care Deep Scan and i noticed that when it is going through the scanning process the name: Trojan Win 32 and some other Trojan Agent comes up although nothing comes up after the scan is this something i should get sorted?
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Tomtom on iphone PLUS Alpine car stereo
In my car i have an Alpine IDAX100 stereo that i plug my iphone 4 into and get all my music from that, controlling it off the head unit itself. I used to own a tomtom until it eventually died of old age last year. Rather than spending over £100 on a new tomtom I figure'd id do better by getting the iphone app, and simply…
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does anyone know the bluetooth code you get with your iphone?
just thought i would ask, as i need to transfer some stuff off my iphone 3gs too my mac but i domt know the bluetooth key to let me use it.is it a standard number until i change it?
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WD TV Live Hub Media Center or other Hard Disk Media Players
Hi I have a lot of Films/Tv shows on my computer and want to have them on a central external drive in order to access them either through laptops or tv. Found this device…
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Benefits of being on Yell.com
My friend is spending a huge amount of money each year to be on Yell.co directory. They only get 600 referral visits a year but have been told it has a positive effect on Organic Search results such as Google. How would you measure the affect this yearly fee is having? Would they lose search rankings if they downgraded or…
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Simple, free, photoshop type thingy
I have done a search for this, but there do not seem to be any up to date threads on the subject. I had Adobe photoshop starter but it no longer works for some reason, therefore, I need something free and basic so that when I insert the memory stick a menu pops up and I can save my photos to my computer then e mail them…
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Best place for original Epson inks
In the past I've used refills, generics and CIS systems but have had occasional duff results and more often problems with the printer. Having bought a new printer for more than my usual budget and having more importance on good colour replication I have decided to stick to the Epson own brand inks. I was wondering…
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Unwanted laptops
I have two unwanted laptops. One is a Sony vaio and the other is a HP. The Sony is missing a battery pack and the HP wont respond at all when i turn it on. So what is the best way to either sell them for parts, if this possible, of if not would a charity be interested in them. Do bear in mind that i am unable to remove…
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Replacement DVDRW Drive
One drive has started burning coasters, though it is the one most used, three years old. Is it worth using a lens cleaner? I have a standalone blu ray player, is it worth replacing the PC Drive with a Blu Ray Writer Am thinking of Pioneer, though if you have any suggestions could you let me know Dual core processor with…
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MSE mobile?
can anyone help and advise if there is a simplified / mobile version for MSE as my tablet and mobile won't always load the web page ( too much on screen) ? Thanks Paul I did do a search but just got advice on selling mobiles :-( .
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adobe premiere elements codecs frustration
Hello everybody, son has just spent £40 on adobe premiere elements 9 and photoshop 9. We have recorded video on three different sources (including a still camera) and it is an avi file format. The program will not let us move the still camera avi to the timeline quoting "this type of file is not supported - or the required…
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Security certificate errors
Hi Can anyone tell me how i can sort out this message of a security certificate error that i appear to have . IE keeps blocking the websites i go on from displaying the contents. Eg i ve been trying to install McAfee that i have free with bt broadband and its even stopping that consequently i have no virus protection on at…
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2 users on computer, how?
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free hosting recommendation please
can someone recommend somewhere I can host a website for free? its just for a voluntary group and we just want to upload it and test it online before paying for hosting.