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Manual with Refurbished Laptop?
Grateful for some advice please. I have bought a refurbished laptop from Argos Ebay outlet but it doesn't have a manual with it. Is this usual? I emailed a query asking if one should have been included but the reply was to contact the manufaturer whic hisn't appropriate. Should I just download one from the internet?
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Xbox Live - A warning!
My partner and I have had an Xbox for about 2 years and have had to pay the monthly £5.99 in order to get online with it. We recently traded in the Xbox for a PS3, as it plays Blu Rays and you don't have to pay to go online. Now, we've always had trouble with the Xbox Live website, we can't log in to our account, it always…
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Alternative mouse for my Macbook Air
Hi there! I have bought a wireless "magic mouse" for my MBA last May and now its not working. Even if i put brand new batteries it simply wouldn't work. Came to a conclusion that it is now defected. Any suggestions for an alternative wireless mouse for my Mac?
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Can't connect to itunes on ipad with o2
I have just unboxed my new ipad 3 which is wi-fi. My o2 wireless router is being picked up with a full signal. I am sitting next to my router. I have entered my password and it has been accepted BUT it just will not connect to itunes. The loading circle just goes round and round endlessly with nothing happening. Sometimes…
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A tool that stops exploits for well known/used applications
Here's you go chicos. A new proactive security tool to protect your systems: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/100212-is-antivirus-dead-startup-launches-262956.html? Be sure to thank your brother from another mother.
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Why blank pages when clicking on some links?
When I click on some links, such as on Quidco or Topcashback for example, I only get a blank page & in the address bar will be http://www.awin1.com followed by a bit more detail that no doubt relates to the page I'm trying to unsuccessfully access. I'd be grateful if anybody could shed any light on why I don't get directed…
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getting data off an old HDD
Hi there, My old Dell PC died recently after about 10 years of poor service! It had the "blue screen of death" and checkdsk couldn't get all the way through to completion. I have bought a Dynamode HDD enclosure but when I put the disk in (SATA cable) and USB connect to computer/laptop nothing recognised and there is no…
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Washing Machine Help Beko WMA520W AA Class
I am assuming all washing machine motors are pretty much the same so I was hoping somebody could advise me. My washing machine tries to spin but cuts out after a second or two. It is not the control board as the motor does try to turn but gives up after an initial burst of energy. I have taken the motor off and tested the…
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Memory sticks
My wife needs a memory stick to lighten the load on her laptop,can she use any stick or are there differences and is it easy to transfer data to them.
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Calibre or similar for Android.
Hi Can I run Calibre on my tablet PC running Android 4.0.4 or is there a similar program available for Android? The reason I ask is that when I go to the download page for Calibre, Android is not mentioned for OS. chubb3g114
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Mcafee blocking ebay uk?
Hi Ive been searching on ebay uk and mcafee wont let me search i keep getting a security pop up saying its a risky connection. Ive tried opening mcafee security centre and going to net guard and firewall and putting in ebay uk as an allowed site but it still wont let me search on ebay any ideas please?
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Making tracks play.
On my (not smart) phone and my android tablet I have folders containing music. The album tracks in their folder will play automatically one after another. The assorted tracks from various sources in their folder will not and each one has to be clicked to make it play after the previous track has finished. How do I make the…
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video capture to pc
I have some movie clips on vhs and a cam corder I want to transfer on to my pc in to a format I can email in reasonable quality, can anyone recommend suitable hardware and software for doing this. I have had a look around but everything I find has been rubbished in customer reviews :( Also I have a panasonic hdc-sd9…
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Portable hard drive question
I'm clearly not v good with technology as I have three devices that need the data extracted as they aren't working properly. (Also want to back up laptop that does work) My question is do I need a seperate back up drive /USB stick whatever for each device? Or does it create folders? Also can I then view the contents of the…
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Apple Aftercare - EU Law
You might be paying for something that is already covered by EU Law.....It states you have two a year warranty automatically...... http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/applecare-warranty-under-fire-by-european-union-officials-1101166?src=rss&attr=all WilliamO
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Pop under
:mad: do anybody know how to get rid of then pop under every time i click on something? i am useing mozilla firefox latest version. thanks
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Useful apps for Android phone?
Dear all, Which of the free apps do you find most useful? I use GPS without sound because I don't know how to get it. Does one need to open an account to get the free apps? I am just looking for helpful things to do with my android (ICS). Comments most appreciated. seb
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Huawei HG523a not very good?
Just received this today as a replacement for a router that was about 3 years old. Trying to find info as the wireless signal is poor and couldn't find much except for for the fact that chinese wholesale sites sell this for as little as $17 a piece. I'm in the next room to the router and although the list of connection…
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CPU Cooler
I'm looking to upgrade the stock cooler that came with my i5 3570K, the Motherboard I use is the ASUS P8Z77-V LX The cooler needs to fit into a Midi case and I would prefer one that can be fitted without removing the MB and also it needs to give me enough room to use all four RAM slots
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Google Nexus 7 - 3G version?
Does anyone know whether a 3G version of the Google Nexus 7 tablet is about to be launched? If so, does anyone know the release date and price? I've been tempted to go for one but would really like a 3G version. I know that WiFi is available quite extensively nowadays (home, coffee shops etc) but it would be nice to use it…
