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Windows 8 media centre activation probs
just received an email informing me to activate my media centre, there is a serial key in the email I follow these instructions but it doesn't get me to the part where I have to pop in the key * Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. * (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of…
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eccythump
need code for for ka radio model no. m020845 can any one help me ?
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Problem with ebay
Hi, I seem to be having a little problem with ebay.co.uk i keep getting a The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading. when i do a search for an item, earlier today i'd lost my internet connection but it finally came back on, since then this is the only problem i've had. ok, tried again this time for…
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iPad Mini smart cover at Tesco
I didn't know what section to put this in the forum but since this its regarding the iPad mini I'll put it here. I seen a Smart Cover for my new iPad Mini at the Apple store going for £35. I didn't buy because I remember seeing them at Tesco and with me having a clubcard I thought I'd use it to earn points when buying the…
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kobo app on nexus 7 help
Can anyone help please kobo app downloaded onto nexus 7, book was added to library via whsmith site but does show in the kobo library.
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new desktop computer
I have a laptop, but hubby uses the old, very old desktop, but we need a new one, this one is over 10 years old, and we've decided to get a new one. It's just for him to surf the internet, and for him to read up about sport and stuff. we've been looking at this one…
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Vent about startup.
Why do programs insist on installing themselves so that they "quick start" by starting up when the computer is booted. My vent is that they do this by default and there is usually an option to untick hidden in the options or settings menu. The net result is that if all the programs that want to quick start were allowed to…
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Help: nexus 10 failing to connect to home wifi router
So I received my Nexus 10 yesterday from TNT. After opening the envelope, the (Samsung) box had both seals broken. It says on the seals that you shouldn't accept the package if seals are broken. I called Google Help who offered me a refund or exchange but after hearing their explanation I decided to stick with it. They…
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Update Windows?
I have two laptops here one is a Satellite L300D-10Q Part number: PSLC0E-00C00DEN * Windows® Vista® Home Premium Edition * AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TK-57 * 120 GB * 1,024 MB * DDR2 RAM (667 MHz) * ATI Radeon® X1250 and the other a HP G5000 similar spec would there be a noticiable gain in perfomance by…
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bought a new computer wont let me dowload
Hi bought a new computer a toshiba satellite and trying to download a program, but says my current security settings do not allow me to download it, been into security system and can't see where to let me allow it to let me download it, can anyone help as am a techie noob
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Goodbye, Google Search. Hello, Bing.
Strict, Moderate and Off Filter controls in searches seem to have been removed by Google UK without warning. Google refuses to explain in simple step-by-step language how an individual can regain control of his or her own searches on his or her own computer in his or her own home. It is much more interested in making users…
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Vehicle tracker using PAYG SIM Card?
Hi, I am looking for a (click Link) vehicle tracking device. I can ask it to send a text to my mobile with vehicle location if and when vehicle is stolen. I was thinking of this > SIM card. I believe the credit will expire if not topped up / SIM will deactivate if not used used for ..... months? Can anyone advise how many…
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kindle store question
Asking for a friend as I don't know answer. On the kindle store the prices are in dollars instead of pounds, please can you tell me how you change this. Thanks
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Is hotmail broken or is it me?
Been trying to get onto Hotmail for a few hours today, even changing password as it wouldn't load but am getting the following - Access Denied You don't have permission to access "/D/864/193170/000/sslcachekey.bayw.mail.live.com/default.aspx?id=64855" on this server. Reference #18.484e7b5c.1359149590.47dddf3 Have checked…
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Time/date bar in iPad 2
Hoping someone can help. I left the settings open on my iPad and like an idiot, I picked it up and must have accidentally tapped,on something/caught one of the settings tabs that has made the browser page full screen and as a resuly the battery charge icon, date and time. and the wireless signal icon has vanished.…
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Fibre broadband Wales.
For details of the roll out and benefits see http://www.superfast-wales.com/home What is fibre broadband? Fibre broadband is the next generation of broadband – much faster, more reliable and it uses a different technology. Whilst traditional broadband (known as ADSL) is delivered via copper telephone lines, fibre broadband…
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Downloading iplayer programmes to tablet
Hi folks I want to download an iplayer programme onto my Nexus 7. I don't think the Android app allows you to download however. I've had a look at the iplayer site on my laptop and there's 3 download options - For iplayer desktop for Windows Media Player For portable devices I clicked on "for portable devices" and tried to…
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Turning off 3g on phone
Hi I've got a Samsung Galaxy W and up until recently I was getting a day's battery life maybe. But I've discovered that by pressing and holding the power button i can deactivate Data Network Mode which turns off 3g. I can still make and receive calls and texts. With 3g and wifi turned off i now get 2 days battery life and…
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Mega Drive II - Help!
Hiya there, Looking for some help really! My Mega Drive II isn't working anymore but I can't work out why. My fianc!e moved it on to this bigger table today and now it isn't working anymore. The power light comes on as normal and the TV I'm using - Panasonic Colour TV - Model TX14B4T also works. She said she only moved the…
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Antivirus question
Hi All Just moved my Broadband to Plusnet, for years I've been running Avast and Malwarebytes and its done the job ok. Plusnet are offering "Plusnet Protect by MacAfee" for free, would there be any benefits by switching over? Thanks in advance
