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Archives for March 2012

Stupidly deleted an unknown folder
I had forgotten that I'd selected "show hidden files and folders" a week ago, and left it selected. Having forgotten that I'd done that, when I was going through my folders, I noticed one that I hadn't set up and didn't recognise, and when I opened it there was nothing in it, so I deleted it. A few days later I remembered…
Need advice on buying a laptop - under £800
Looking for a good laptop which will last me for some years. I will be gaming as well so would be very preferable if it has a great graphics card. I will be playing the latest games, maybe not the most graphically demanding but decent latest games at low-med settings (The better the graphics card...the better!) I also…
"Card not initialized" error - how do I recover my photos?
We took photos today of DD's birthday, using her new camera. Looked at them on the camera, all fine. Took out memory card and inserted it into laptop, but the laptop couldn't even "see" the memory card. Put memory card back into camera and switched it on and got the error message "Card not initialized" Tried to connect…
How can I get Ice Cream Sandwich on my Sensation XE?
I believe Vodafone have announced they are releasing ICS now for my phone. Could be as simple as me getting a Vodafone SIM and sticking it in the phone, then searching for the update.... or is it only valid for the Vodafone branded versions? I bought a HTC Sensation XE from Dial-a-Phone late last year. It was an O2 deal…
Hi-Fi will read MP3 player via USB but not memory sticks.
I've just bought a second hand Hitachi Hi-Fi, with USB socket and SD slot. The USB slot doesn't provide enough power to power a USB stick. It works fine with my MP3 player running off battery, but plug in a USB stick or portable HD - I'd assume the former would require less power - and it doesn't detect it. Is this normal…
MOTOACTV Fitness tracker BEWARE
Having done a considerable amount of research about the new MOTOACTV i decided to treat myself to one. I checked with the staff in John Lewis and they were sure that it would monitor your heart rate straight out of the box, as this is something you would expect for a fitness tracker priced at £249. Imagine my surprise to…
How to connect external hard drive to both TV and computer?
Hi, I have recently discovered that my TV will play video files via USB stick, which is great! I would now like to connect an external hard drive to the TV, and at the same time have it connected to the laptop. What would be the easiest way to do this, and what kind of cables/splitters would I need? Thanks!
Editing home movie dvds
We have a camcorder with a tape rather than card. A film has been transferred to a dvd but there is big lumps which could be cut out. I have been told you can get a device or programme that you put on the computer so you can edit the DVD. Anyone know anything about this? Ta
difference between iphone 4 & 4s?
anyone know? i have a personal phone (iphone4) and work phone(4s) is there any other differences apart from the camera & that siri thing? looked at them both but can't see any, just curious
Blackberry Playbook?
Hey on the Blackberry Playbook there is a kobo ereader, if I send an epub attachment ebook and open it up via hotmail on my Blackberry playbook will it work?
Hope to get advice on a 3D TV? :)
Hi all, I've just had a bit more money available to me and really want to treat myself at the moment. My TV is a 28" CRT which whilst it still works ok (very slow to come on though) but I'm massively craving getting a 3D TV. I'm quite fond of the LG 3D TVs, I want to get a passive one due to the glasses being cheap (also…
warning about IP cams
I have wanted to post about this for a while but robin who discovered these problems had not posted it on his site till recently. Pretty much a whole range of ip cameras can be viewed by any1 and also have some other pretty massive security issues http://www.digininja.org/blog/owasp_leeds.php I think this is important as…
How to extend a laptop 1 year warrenty for free?
Thought to post this on the Techie Thread, as I am already familiar with the Consumer Rights discussions (see here) Marks and Spencer and John Lewis both offer a free 2 year warranty on all laptops they sell. I understand that Asus and Sony offer their own 2 year manufacturer's warranty on some models if the item is…
How to extend a laptop 1 yerar warrenty for free?
Thought to post this on the Techie Thread, as I am already familiar with the Consumer Rights discussions (see here) Marks and Spencer and John Lewis both offer a free 2 year warranty on all laptops they sell. I understand that Asus and Sony offer their own 2 year manufacturer's warranty on some models if the item is…
Security When Using Public Wi-fi
What are people's recommendations for security and good practice when using one's own Windows 7 laptop on a public wi-fi network? Lifehacker suggests 1. Turn off sharing. 2. Enable your firewall. 3. Use SSL whenever possible. 4. Consider using a VPN. 5. Turn off wi-fi when not using it. What are people's views on measures…
Xbox passcode problems
I apparently ( I say that cos I don't remember doing it) put a parental password on the family xbox. I don't know what it is, nor do I know the answer to the reset passcode question. :o What now?
Android standards' what is 2.3 and 4 android?
Dear all, i was looking at an Android 2.3 pc tablet and came across an Android 4 tablet pc. what do they refer to and which one is better, pls help. sebastian
Security Certificates
Have been using Google Chrome for a while now and the other day (not sure if kids have messed with it) it comes up with a cross saying I do not have the correct permissions. I can log in using Internet explorer but messages permanently come up with security certificates expired. Would anyone know what I have to do - or do…
Windows Mail email messages - permanently delete
Deleted email messages in Windows Mail are not permanently deleted from my PC. They go back several years and I have been trying to permanently delete but cannot get this to happen. I have tried the Microsoft suggestions but nothing seems to work. Can anyone help me on this as they are taking up quite a bit of space they I…
Cash Convertor .. anybody bought from these 'online'??
Has anyone here-abouts bought anything from this company? .. http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/home2.aspx .. They are obviously one of these high street outlets , similar to Cash Convertors etc etc. I'm thinking of buying something from the web-site and wondering how reliable they are with guarantees , returns and that sort…

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