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Avoid at all costs
Sitecom X1 N150 Wireless ADSL Modem Router http://www.maplin.co.uk/sitecom-x1-n150-wireless-adsl-modem-router-529677 This is a total waste of money. I tested it on two computers and it failed to make an ethernet connection and wireless connection on both computers. I then tried to plug it straight in for an "auto-detect my…
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Epson SX435W printer problems
Can anyone please help? My printer is wifi and constantly saying "offline" and wont print even thought he wifi button is lit. It happened earlier on in the week and after a search around the net, someone said to uninstall and reinstall downloading the driver again, I did and it s worked fine until tonight when I have loads…
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Flex Repairs / who are they??
I'm really worried because I think someone has tried to access my computer remotely. I have had alot of phone calls with people saying ' my computer is infected and I need to download software for them to beable to fix it for me' needless to say I tell them I don't even have a computer so they must be mistaken and hang up…
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Connect laptop to desktop PC
I want to format my laptop and want to back-up photos, documents etc. to the desktop PC as that's the only available storage I have apart from CD-R's and that will take ages/use loads of CD's. I have a wireless router so is it possible to network the two computers? If so, what's the easier way to do it, an idiots guide if…
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how to connect iPad to panasonic dmr-ex83 hard drive recorder
Hi, I have a panasonic hdd recorder with a USB port. I want to connect my iPad to it in the hope I might be able to watch the Internet through the iPad on the tv or possibly download recordings from my panasonic to the iPad to watch elsewhere. When I plug the USB to iPad cable into the devises the iPad…
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Old Packard Bell Tower PC internet help.
I've been given an old tower pc and lcd monitor and I want to know if it can be used via a router?? It has a 56K V.90 fax modem if that means anything. It only has the smaller socket for a modem cable. Is there a converter?? Should I just bin this (keep monitor) or is it an option to use via internet (could use to print…
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What does this error mean?
I am trying to follow a link from an email but suddenly i keep getting this error message, and I am also having trouble opening links???? Anyone help with this please? This file does not have a programme associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an…
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Can't use an Icon on my Keyboard.. Help please!
I have a HP G62 Notebook. At one time I could press the internet Icon and my homepage would come up this no longer works. Have I done something wrong or can anyone suggest any settings I need to look at. Incidentally I can still use the other icons like email etc on my keyboard
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google search AVAST comes up with malicious virus
Almost whatever search term I type into Google, AVAST flags a malicious virus warning, for several consecutive terms. I have run a full virus check today and switched my computer on and off, still continues. (System Windows 7 IE9) AVAST network shield has blocked a harmful site even if I type the word google into google it…
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How to secure my wi-fi
We live 'out in the sticks' and as a consequence are not really concerned with passwords on the wi-fi, but maybe paranoia has got the better of me so want to do something about it. Netgear DG834G Plusnet ISP Where to start? WEP/WAP/Wop/Woop? :(
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Samsung laptop recovery
My samsung laptop was giving me a lot of trouble recently, so I went and ran the recovery, and now I have lost all my important emails for work, but hey I thought they will be stored on my Virgin Media webmail. Now I have found that they only have a few of the send ones, which are useless, and are random dates over the…
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New to tablet : which one?
After looking at all the tablets available, it's between 2 : Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Samsung Galaxy Tab2 It will be mainly for email - internet surfing - iplayer - youtube - games. Not so much for social networking. The Lenovo has more storage than the Samsung, but it seems that the expert review give it a lower rate for the…
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laptop problem when i switch it on
it seems to be fixed please delete
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Can a Nexus 7 tablet be used abroad?
I want to sell my nexus 7 tablet on ebay, is it ok to send worldwide, will it still work abroad of is it just for UK?
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Iphone4 server problem
i cannot access my email on my iphone. It says CANNOT GET MAIL and then below it says The connection to the server failed. I get my email through the Exchange account. can anyone help.
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IE9 upgrade
I was prompted to upgrade IE8 to IE 9. I did so. It appears in my Docs. I saved it, installed it, ran it, but still seem to be on IE8. What else do I need ot do ? Shouldn't it (IE() just 'take over' ?
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washing machine problem urgent?
i think ive posted this in the wrong place. i do aplogise if that is tha case. Does anyone know how to repair my washing machine as the door is locked closed when cycle has finished. it is a candy grand G0682. The cycle finishes but then the door stays locked. any ideas how to free this please?
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Yahoo e-mail question.
Can I send an e-mail and know when it has been opened? I've been told this is possible but I cannot see any way of doing this with yahoo mail.
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Most Suitable Linux Software
I've been given an old Evesham laptop which is running extremely slowly on Windows XP professional. Processor details are - Mobile Athlon XP-M 2200+, 1.79GHz with 224 MB RAM.(Hard drive 37GB with 28GB free) What is the most suitable Linux software to initially try out from a DVD and if happy to install as a hard disk…
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Sky+ HD - Technical Fault 7
Hello all, For the past few days, any program i attempt to record with my Sky+ HD fails, my planner shows approx 10 minutes recorded and that the recording has then failed due to 'Technical Fault 7'. Can anyone advise as to what Technical Fault 7 is? and how to fix it? Many thanks
