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bt login to talktalk business broadband
Bizarre one. Their internet went down. Changed router. Still down. Not a virus. Turns out they'd changed broadband ONE YEAR previously from BT to Talktalk. They were still able to access their broadband using their bt internet login on the talktalk business broadband system for a full year. How on earth is that allowed to…
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Apache Open Ofice, anyone use this?
Hi, my aged computer is limping it's last and I know I've got to take the plunge and buy a new one very soon. A friend of mine suggested that instead of buying microsoft office I could download Apache Open Office for free. Does anyone have experience of using this system? Many thanks.
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Business pc
I am after a good quality business PC, no gaming necessary. I note from other posts that I need not go silly on an expensive machine with attributes I do not need. My business is small not heavily demanding as I only really use Word and Spredsheets and basic applications, although I also sometime watch short videos. (Not…
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HP - Faulty Laptop
My 10 month old HP laptop has developed a fault with the touch sensor. HP are going to collect it to take a look at it My question is.....how do i copy all my data onto an external hard drive and then revert it back to how it was shipped Its running Windows 7
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help - the system cannot find path specified
Typical, I updated my spybot, spyware blaster and ad-adware. I ran them and since i did i found a few problems. My keyboard switched to US style. I fixed that but when I tried to run windows movie maker i found the problem "the system cannot find the path specified". there may be more problems but that is as far as i have…
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Looking to replace my iPad 2
Hi there! I've had my iPad 2 for 4 months now but i feel the "honeymoon" phase is over. my love for it is slowly waining and i miss having to own a tablet that is very customisable and has a lot more features. I currently have the HTC Incredible S and previously had tablets such as the old 7" Galaxy Tab and the HTC Flyer.…
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TalkTalk E-Mail
I can't sign in to my mail,anyone else having a problem,when i sign in it just keeps searching and searching but does not go any further.
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Wireless dead spot
The wireless router is in the livingroom but we want the big pc to go into the back bedroom. It cant pick up the wireless from there because our walls are brick. What do we need to get to fix this? Cheapest option please and it has to be easy to use for non-techy people :D (I only have the one phone socket in the…
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Laptop advice needed please.
I'm really getting into photography and don't think my ageing dual core 1.7ghz with 2gb ram running Vista is much up to the job. Money is tight as for most I guess. Do I look on flea bay for a dual core 2.0+ with 4gb ram and win7 for around £250 Or upgrade current lappy to SSD hard drive extra 2gb ram and win7? I really…
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advice on what spec laptop i need please ?
only use laptop for surfing & emails . current one 5 years old ... takes over a minute to load a website ..trying to list for ebay just impossible ...eveything just takes forever. Painfully slow. Speed is ok .. about 5000 kb I don't understand all the tech stuff about disc space , processors etc .... which is the bit i…
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Green light coming into house
Hello. Not sure if this is the right place for this but anyways. The last 3 evenings a green beam has been coming into my house. Its coming from a house about 50 yards away. I'm not familiar with these devices. Is this illegal and what, if any, dangers does this present?
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Talk talk email...2 years of deleted emails received
I use windows live mail for my talktalk emails. Today i have switched on it is downloading ALL emails ive ever received?? So far on 3000 going back 12 months Anyone any thoughts or hel? This is a nightmare??
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Wow, what a birthday present I got!
It was my birthday on Saturday (1 yr unti my 50th!) and I couldnt believe my mum & two sons had clubbed together and bought me a new IPad! Thrilled to bits! It was bought at the Apple shop, so has a one year guarantee - shame they didn't go to John Lewis but never mind! I know im covered on my home insurance but after 2…
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Bosch Washing Machine Repairs
Hi, is this the correct section of the Forum to request info on how to replace carbon brushes in a Bosch WFO2466 front load washing machine please?
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DSLR Cameras - Any recommendations?
I know someone who owns a Nikon D3100, and its such a nice camera and would be perfect for me, but as a student I'm only really looking to spend around £300, for the body plus the lense, if that is possible. I would be using the camera for holiday photos, beauty shots of work, macro shots of details etc. So are there any…
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Help needed with ipad2
Hi all, I'm having a problem with my ipad2, it has stopped making sounds in apps but music plays and we have sounds on Netflix etc. have done a bit of research and it says to go to settings about side switch. I've done this and can either get sounds on but screen locked in position or screen rotation but no sounds.…
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Ipod touch over TV?
Is it possible to view my new ipod touch 8GB over HDMI on our TV? I know you can do it with the ipad is it the same HDMI cable needed?
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iPod touch help - please (re extortionate cost of iTunes!!)
Hi all, I have just bought an iPod touch for my daughter. I have just downloaded 2 songs onto it to get her started and these were £0.99 each!! Is there anywhere else you can download music, films and videos which is a bit less pricey???
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AVG blocking GMX in Firefox ---FIXED -
I open GMX in FF everyday and had it open earlier. When I clicked on a little while ago i go the following in red box: Danger: The AVG Security Toolbar has detected active threats on this page and has blocked access for your protection. I disabled linkscanner part of AVG and rebooted but it still brings up the same…
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Concessionary travel card - what information is collected?
I notice that "old people" now have to place their bus pass card on top of the ticket issuing machine on Stagecoach buses, whereas previously they just used to show it to the bus driver. Does anyone know what information is collected electronically each time this happens, and what (if any) information gets transferred from…
