-
Plugging various things into a surge protected extension lead
Hi everyone I have two double plug sockets either side of my bed and more than 4 things that I need to plug in. I am thinking of buying either a 4 or 6 outlet surge protected extension lead and I just wanted to know whether it would have any issues with what is to be plugged in? On one double wall socket is - a light and…
-
Local Country Redirect
Hi Guys. Anyone know how to stop Google Chrome from doing a local country redirect on websites? I don't just mean the Google homepage, I've already sorted that out, but on many other websites it does LCR and it's really irritating. Work servers are in Brussels but I'm in the UK, not allowed to use a phantom IP address etc.…
-
Toshiba Camileo or similar camcorder
What i'm looking for is a handy little cam-corder, doesn't need to be dripping with functions just a quality picture esp. outdoors/sunny weather stuff. Been nosing through Amazon and they have this Toshiba Camileo and the reviews seem pretty good (and budget is good too) Did anyone here consider this model and what other…
-
Avast Question
Hi all, I have the free avast virus protection on my laptop, does anyone know (roughly) the size of the virus database updates when you first load the laptop, if its done daily. The reason i ask is that i'm needing my laptop this weekend and will have no internet apart from tethering on my Iphone so dont want to download…
-
Ipod lost can i put music onto a new one
Hi All My partner lost her ipod, she had the really small shuffle. If we get a new one will she be able to get her old music on it from the PC. Or will all the music that was on the old Ipod be lost too.
-
Random Question Please Help
Hi All, I need to determine a way to show that a battery powered device has been included in an insulated box. It is a temperature recorded that has a lithium ion or a lithium metal battery (there are 2 types). Does such a thing exist that would allow me to scan the box and it would let me know if there is battery life…
-
Is there a way of getting feeds like RSS feeds but on keywords?
This must surely exist as it would be useful! Say I am interested in a particular topic e.g. sausages. (That's just an example. I'm veggie in reality!) If I wanted to know whenever sausages were mentioned in the national press or on the BBC website - in other words on major websites - so I could find the articles online in…
-
tv prog to disc?
Just watched Orbit from last Sunday, BBC2, on iPlayer and would like to put it on a DVD for me to watch again sometime. Is this possible?
-
Microsoft Office software needed
Friend's daughter needs microsoft office to do her school work. Have suggested free alternatives like openoffice etc but she has trouble using the openoffice file at school. Any idea where i can obtain a Microsoft Office at an acceptable price?
-
How do you stop Chrome from asking you to sign on
Whenever I open a new Chrome window on my XP machine it keeps asking me to sign on. Is there any way to stop it doing this?
-
Open office Impress question
I am working on a presentation whilst on sick leave, which I want to send to my boss as a Powerpoint slide presentation. I am aware that Powerpoint allows you to send presentation in either .ppt or .pps format, with .pps format being the one that open in slide show as default. My Open Office software does not seem to offer…
-
Looking for Bluetooth Speaker
am trying to find smallish, mains powered bluetooth speaker to use with my android smartphone and laptop? any recommendations?
-
Help with purchasing a netbox or similar to get sky sports on the move
Hi, We are moving house soon and will be in temporary accommodation for 2 months. We can't live without sky sports so we need to buy a mobile type computer so we can get the internet and sky sports. We are not techie and was a bit lost when we went in currys. We saw there was net books and similar devises and that you can…
-
Getting internet with no home broadband - whats the options?
Hi, If I cant get home broadband through the landline at my current place, what are the options for me to get internet access? What is the difference between dongle and mobile internet, and what is BT hotspot? Are there other options?
-
Google question
Does anyone know how to get a portal entry on google? tia
-
Mass effect 2 any good ???
Red Dead Redemtion Borderlands GTA IV Red Faction Guerilla LA Noire Loved all these - played them all through 3-4 times Halo so so Gear of war so so sandbox free road is my gig - like drving/shooting aspect before I play them through again - What next??? Not bothered about new game - there's 100's old games fall into this…
-
Avast! Internet Security 7 /Free 1 Year License
Found on another forum 24 hour promotion by PCWorld today only. Giveaway page
-
How do I delete a whole inbox the quick way?
I have 16,667 emails in my yahoo e-mail in box. I have fits and spurts of using it - mainly when I'm putting stuff on freecycle yahoo group. I use 2 freecycle groups. I haven't looked at my yahoo in box for a year but its spring and I have just put some items on. I want to delete all the e-mails in the inbox but can only…
-
Google Maps, 8-bit edition, for the NES!
A major breakthrough in technology by Google allows Google Maps to be used on the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System! See the Introductory Video. A simulation is available for PCs, by going to Google Maps, and pressing the Quest button at the top right. Here is a representation of the Westminster Bridge area. (Remember to…
-
Iphone home wifi problem
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/52175093#Comment_52175093 Anyone over here got any ideas on what I should try next?
