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can autotrader retreive my ad from 14 months ago
I advertised my caravan about 14 months ago with autotrader but it didnt sell. Unfortunately, Ive deleted all my photos of the caravan and am wondering if autotrader can retreive them from my previous advert so that I can use them on my new advert. My caravan is in storage and its quite a hassle to pull it out and empty…
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Windows XP for Bootcamp on Mac - best way to purchase?
On a Mac with Bootcamp, I tried installing a licensed SP1 Windows XP CD from a scrapped computer (+ Slipstreaming). It failed for technical reasons and the forums were pointing me to using an SP2 installation CD-ROM instead. So I installed from an OEM XP SP2 disk that was lying around, this time it worked and performed…
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L.E.D. Backlit T.V.
After researching and looking at various tvs in stores I purchased a Panasonic TX L37E30B lcd television online. Possibly because of viewing in stores with their bright lights I hadn't noticed any problems with "light bleed" onto the screen. On this set I have now, when switching on to watch, I noticed there is light bleed…
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LCD tv scart sockets into new Hard disc recorder HDMI sockets
Hoping someone with a technical mind can offer some help please. I've got an LCD telly (few yrs old now) with scart sockets .....having bought a new Hard Disc recorder with HMDI sockets i need to connect the 2 together so they can live a happy life :) Having Googled a bit on the subject , am I right in thinking you can…
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Recording TV programmes on a USB Memory Stick
Hi folks I have recently bought a new TV and after reading the manual it seems that I can record programmes on a USB Memory Stick. The TV has a USB port. My question is - Does the USB Stick have to be of a certain memory capacity for programmes to be recorded on it, or can it be a standard one - the types which can be used…
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The audio service is not running
Hi all I have a red cross over the speaker in my task bar and if I hover over it, it says the audio service is not running. Thing is my sounds are playing fine! I have googled but none of the solutions get rid of the message, they all assume you have no sound, win 7 64, any idea anyone? TIA
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Desk top pc
Hiya Hope some one can help my desk top as decided to stop working. you switch it on and it begins to boot up but as the black screen appears that ha the windows logo it re-boots itself, im on XP after looking at some web site i have tried a syetem restore by going through all programs, accessories,system restore however…
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Online Spell Checker
Hi All, Is it possible to install a spell checker that will automatically detect spelling mistakes I make in real time when I am working online? Thanks in advance
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Google chrome v ie9
Thinking of giving chrome a try, has anyone used it and is it any good...cheers...:beer:
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pc turns itself on and off
ive scanned it a few times for virus but nothing comes up i completly shut it down but it comes on by itself, i have turned off automatic start up it also turns itself off on its own, tries to restart but shuts off after 2-3 seconds it does come back on and last awhile, sometimes hours but then itll shut down again my…
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how do I get Chrome to fill up whole screen?
I bet the answer is simple but I have given up trying. I am using somebody's laptop and they have done something by mistake so that every time you open chrome, it doesn't fill the whole screen, the maximise button and everything at the far right of the screen and is not visible! How can I fix it please?
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Not i tunes
Hi, I want a free program to use to keep my music on. i tunes always seems to load with an error, makes the download slow and messes with my DVD driver. I need something that's compatible with an ipod
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Memory shortage on micro SD cards!
Can someone please explain why memory capacity on SD cards is always short of stated? Following is via My Computer, then properties of cards;- Kingston 16GB micro SD card fully formatted; Used space 132MB Free space 14.4 GB Capacity 14.6GB Shortfall = 1.4/6 GB of memory! Kingston 8GB micro SD card fully formatted; Used…
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Opinion World, javascript? help
I am having trouble with redeeming points with Opinion World. I have redeemed several times before but now it just won't work. I am asking this on the technie stuff forum because Opinion World say there is a fault at my end. Advice has included: try clearing your cache (which I tried) and make sure your browser has…
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Digital Camera around £200
Evening all, We are in need of a new digital camera after our Panasonic Lumix TZ10 broke (lens error sue to sand, which we've been told will cost more to fix than replace). We bought a Canon Powershot SX230HS just before Christmas and after testing it out for a week or so we don't like it-it takes too long to take a…
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iPad Not Charging
Hi I've just finally got round to setting up an iPad I got for Christmas but it's not charging using the USB port on my laptop. Is this normal? Just my iPhone does and iPod so I thought it's a little weird. Thanks
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error 0x000003eb with printer
Hi I am experiencing problems with my HP Deskjet F4580 printer that was working fine until a month or so. I am getting the error 0x000003eb, I have tried installing it carrying out a wireless check and the diagnostics summary says pass. When I try to add printer wireless network option it finds the printe and ip address…
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My first self-build pc
I want to have a crack at my first self-build. What I want to do is, for the first one, make it super-basic. So I won't be spending a lot - or wasting a lot if I f**k it up at any stage! Then I intend to give it to my old Ma, as her pc is old, slow and crap. So can anyone suggest a super-basic package that will enable…
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Sorry - please delete
Never mind, I figured it out :o
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Need help think i have a virus!!!
Hi my husband was on the computer last night and a warning came up saying they were from scotland yard and our computer is locked and we need to pay £100 for it to be unlocked. I restarted the computer and it hasnt come up again. I done i maleware update and full scan it came back with a trojan i am trying to do a…
