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setting up new laptop
samsung laptop running windows 7 got the wifi working ...major achievement for me ! ... how do i create/ set up an "icon"..... that i can click .. be it on the main screen or on the taskbar ... so i can click straight into my most important websites ... bt login ....IE homepage ...mse...and ebay! thanks
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email advice please
hi, i recieved this email today, but i'm not sure if its real and i'm a bit scared to click on the link, does anyone know if i should take this email seriously or just ignore it, any advice would be appreciated thanks in advance :beer: Dear MSN and Hotmail Subscriber, A DGTFX Virus has been detected in your folders. Your…
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MSN Messenger Keeps Crashing/Restarting..Suggests Problem With IMBooster
Hello all. My MSN Messenger has been crashing a lot lately and restarting (yep, I still use it!)..when I click Problem Reports it says: "Address a problem with IMBooster IMBooster has stopped working properly. A newer version of this product is available that might solve this problem. Click to download the update from the…
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upgrading from xp to windows 7
hi i bought acer aspire one netbook its running xp but im looking to upgrade it to windows 7 for free are you able to download windows 7 and the drivers for your laptop? is there a step by step guide on how to do it, i bought the netbook with a broken screen and fixed it and was looking to upgrade to windows 7, always…
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Wireless home plug?
I've been using home plugs like the ones below to give me connectivity upstairs in my house, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Max-Value-Mbps-Home-Double/dp/B000TV7FJ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336938479&sr=8-2 However it does mean i've to plug any machine being used upstairs via an ethernet cable. Is there any easy way to effectively…
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Fraud defence centre
Today hubby tried to pay his tesco credit card online, and after he'd logged in, another tesco page popped up, it asked for all his card details including his 4 digit password. Alarm bells rang so he phoned tesco who said that we probably had a virus, and they would never ask any of this information, but just as a…
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3 MiFi Premium Dongle instead of Adsl for rural area?
I live in a rural area and get a crappy 3.5 download and 0.37 upload speed from plusnet. Currently considering using 3's new MiFi Premium dongle as I live 5 miles from the mast and they have said i should get 2.5 upload and 7.2 download with them (we can't get adsl 1/2 or cable here). Has anyone else successfully replaced…
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Which Ipod Docking Station?
I'm looking for an ipod docking station. This will be the main music player in the home so I'd like something with good sound and volume and decent bass. Can anyone give me some suggestions that aren't too expensive please. There are so many on the market that I don't know where to start and, to be honest, I don't really…
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ipod help?
hello, i recently created a new Apple ID and when i went to put in my username and password into FaceTime and imessage, it wont load!. any ideas please? help will be much appreciated please! :eek: Thank you! x
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Help with improving PC hardware
Hi, i recently bought a PC for gaming and it sucks, i need to upgrade my graphics card and PSU and have a budget of £300-£350 for both items. Please could you suggest a card and PSU in my price range which will improve my PC's gaming capabilities. My current PC's specs are: AMD bulldozer FX-4100 3.6GHz Quad Core CPU 8GB…
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Can someone have a look at my hijackthis log please
There are a couple of specific, trusted websites that keep shutting down the whole browser whenever I open them. I have run Malwarebytes but it didn't find anything. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 18:19:15, on 13/05/2012 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00…
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Tablet PC best buys?
I've done a lot of research on this topic so I'll post my results here - hope it helps. I originally had a Motorola Xoom which was great but then it died and as there was no replacement I got my money refunded. It cost £330 at Christmas but then I decided I didn't want to spend that much now. (On the other hand Argos is…
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Problem with laptop can anyone help?
Hi folks, I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro P20017C laptop which I have had for about 4 years now, and I am having a few issues with it. I updated to W7 Ultimate (unofficial copy) about 18 months ago, never had an issue until recently, where the laptop will just freeze completely, sometimes it will unfreeze itself, sometimes…
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Bush 40 Inch Full HD - Any Good?
Quick and simple question, does anyone think that this TV is a good choice to make? We want to go and buy it now but I wanted to ask on here first for opinions on it. It will be in a bright room, watching movies, TV and using the PS3. Here's the link to the TV >> Bush TV Argos Thanks!
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Hijack this help required
My pc is running very slowly and I am posting details has requested in the hopes that some one can help me. commit charge total 317236, commit charge peak 518812, physical memory total 523760 Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 12:44:28, on 13/05/2012 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE:…
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Hyperlink to another cell within Google spreadsheets
In Excel you can add hyperlinks to other cells within a workbook, either on the same sheet or another. Anyone know if this can be done in a Google spreadsheet (and if so how?) I can copy the spreadsheet URL but this will only link the first cell on a sheet. Found ways to display internal & external references & link to web…
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domain name registration with DNS settings
Hi who should i register my domain name with so i get DNS settings, in order for my web designer to build my site? I dont mind paying a little more than usual just so i know i get the best service, and go with a reputable company.... Does it make a difference in terms of page loading, speed etc who i get the domain from?
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Help wanted - Connecting to internet with phone
Hi. I hope someone can help with this annoying problem I have trying to connect to the Internet through my home wifi network with my HTC Wildfire. I manage to connect to the network but I can't connect to the Internet. We have a Netgear 54 Mbps wireless Modem router provided by my wife's work. Once I've connected to the…
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Android Contacts and GMAIL app
Ok this has been driving me nuts. I recently purchased a car which accesses my phonebook on my Android phone. Brilliant - except I have to search through 100s of contacts to get to the person I want - most of these are e-mail contacts from GMail. I've factory resetted my phone and only added the contacts I want which is…
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Can I change my username?
How do I change my username? Do I just re-register with a different name or will that just tell me that my email address is already registered? Thanks
