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DVD back-up software/options
Hi all. I want to create a bit of space (not to say cash ;) ) by ripping my DVD collection to a hard drive and flogging them. What I'm hoping to do, is to copy them all to a portable drive, so that I have access to the films (or let's be honest, so that the kids have access to their films...:o) when I'm out and about (I…
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Networking a printer
I suppose I ought to preface this with a request for any pointers towards a beginner's guide to creating a home network - as it's occurred to me that I know very little ;) Beyond that though, the specific thing I want is help with adding a printer to my network. I currently have a desktop PC connected directly to my router…
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I need a new laptop
I need a new laptop and I don't have a clue what to get i need something with at least 6GB of RAM and a 1 TB hard drive. I take lots of photo's and like to edit them to ideally something with at least an i3 processor I like to multi task on my computer so i could have 4 internet pages open and a word doc and would like it…
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Amazon Overkill or Spam?
About three or four weeks ago I was looking at digital cameras in Amazon. I am going on holiday and I was considering replacing my old Panasonic. I later decided to wait till I come back and till I have better decided what I want. Since then I have received an email from Amazon every single day listing digital cameras and…
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Anyone using 802.11 AC wifi ?
Hi Currently using a Cisco EA6500 router with an Asus AC66 pci card in my desktop pc, and both of these support wifi AC on 5ghz with speeds of up to 1.3 Gbps. However my desktop can 'only' connect at 600 mbps. Obviously i'm aware that 1.3 Gbps will only be achieved in ideal conditions and even then its a theoretical max as…
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Spam emails
Help please, I woke this morning to find that I'm sending loads of spam emails when I'm not on the computer! How do I stop please? Many thanks
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Why shouldn't I buy this laptop?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-K55A-SX376H-Notebook-Windows-Technology/dp/B009YUF87M/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1362529326&sr=1-5 I want a ASUS and I have £50 on Amazon. I realised I won't find a laptop right not for £350 like I did 4 years ago (when I thought that was expensive). I don't use it for gaming but might…
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Could I use the app backup folder on a tablet to install the apps on a Nexus?
Hi folks, I have a cheapish android tablet with 8gb storage (made up of 1 gb and a so called sd card of 5.6gb storage. I have installed a lot of apps and have used a tool called all in one toolbox to backup the apps. That backup folder is now on my 5,6 gb partition in tablet. I have also transfered the backup folder to my…
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Google Chrome question
Please does anyone know if it is possible to get search results from just UK sites rather than all of those !!!!py US ones as well? I am sure it used to be an option, but I can't work out now how to only get UK results. Thanks.
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Software for designing a bedroom
My parents want to change the layout of a bedroom around to allow room for a 3/4 sized bed. Before they go and buy one though they'd like to see how the room will look and how much space they'll be for other things. Does anyone know of any software that will let me put the floor plan in and then add the bed and various…
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Delta-Search Toolbar virus?
How do I get rid of this~? Thank you
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virgin media free double speed boost
Hi I wonder if anyone can help, I recieved an email a while back regarding free speed doubling in my area, I was told my connection would go from 60mb to 100mb and was told to check a page regarding when the work would be complete. all work is now complete but the speed has never been doubled I average at 40mb never hit…
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Best video format
Im trying to create some online learning videos MP4 seemed to work for a while and then stopped Can you have a look at this page - Test and tell me which (if any) videos work and which browser you are using Thanks
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Small USB sticks
Hi Techie guys (and girls). I hope you can help. I want to buy a small USB stick but can't decide which one to choose. - Kingston DT Micro 16GB - SanDisk Cruzer Fit 16GB Are they both the same or would you say one is better than the other?
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Inbox for Mozilla Thunderbird?
I have just bought a new pc to replace my steam powered one and it is befuddling me. It has windows 8 which is freaky but the worst part ( for me) is that it doesn't have Outlook Express. I tried windows mail live and didn't like that so I downloaded Mozilla Thunderbird which looks OK. We have several email addresses…
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This programme is not responding
I keep getting this message mid-way when I am doing something online. It is so infurating. I also get the message "Do you want to view only the webpage content that was delivered securely? Then sometimes it goes About:blank I usually have to log off everything and go back in.
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USB 3G dongle-not working
I have a USB dongle which has stopped working, it previously worked fine with no problems at all on win7-64bit. Windows tells me it can't find the path for the device. it does not show in device manager or in disk manager. Any help or advice would be most helpful-The dongle is a E220.
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Network plugs for Sky anytime advice
Hi, I am on Virgin braodband & Sky tv, I want to connect my sky anytime through a network homeplug, Is this possible & if so which plugs are the best to go for, My router is the other side of the house & I didn't want cable running through the house, Many thanks
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How can i watermark on image?
Hello Friends, Can you please let me know what is the easy way to watermark on photos?
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Is there a 'lighter' version of MSE forums?
I sometimes access the forum on a slower connection, and was wondering if there is an 'archive' style to view the forum i.e. no colourful formats. I know most VB forums have an archive style view, so does MSE have something similar?
