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Sky Card Problem.
Hi everyone! I am having a bit of an issue with my Sky card - at least I think it is the card as I am not very technical! It says - "There is a problem with your viewing card. Ensure your Sky viewing card is correctly inserted. Call the broadcaster for assistance." Not on every channel though - I can watch BBC 1 and 2 but…
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TP-LINK router with Zen
Hi just trying a TP-LINK router (W8951ND) with Zen Internet for (yet another) neighbour. Connect stats looks good and I'm sure I browsed a couple of websites initally but now nothing. I'll try tracert google.co.uk the next time I'm over (forgot that one). Could this just be DNS not set up?
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Cancelling broadband - cancelling email account
hi, being totally un-techie I'm wondering whether anyone can give me advice. I'm moving to China in 3 weeks, and therefore cancelling my broadband which is with Virgin. I've only ever had a virgin email account and use it for everything, facebook, paypal, I've given out the email to lots of people in anticipation of…
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no pictures on facebook on the ipad, help please
hello all, please could anyone help :iloveyou: i cannot get pictures on facebook on my ipad i can see everything else but no pictures, photo's i put on are there but no pictures on f/b it's self ? i also cannot get tv on demand.:( thanking you boys in advance :D the guy that normally helps me is away in portugal :(
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Google chrome problem
OH cannot get google chrome to open so he cannot access his e-mail account or use the google search engine. Any thoughts?
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Laptop decent alternative to a Macbook?
Not to start a Mac vs PC debate...but. I had terrible trouble with my old Laptops (Compaq, Toshiba, Acer, Sony) and they were constantly in and out of PC World with various problems. And I hated Windows. I am a heavy computer user and sick of all the hassle, 7 years ago I decided to try a MacBook and it has been AMAZING…
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VPN virtual private network?
I just came across the expression virtual private network and realised it relates to those detective films you sometimes see where the FBI cant trace an internet user because they are bouncing their communications round the world. As you can tell I'm not a techie kind of person. However I just came across some software…
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Tablet other than iPad
Can anyone recommend a tablet that would be ok for children to use that doesn't have the iPad price tag? It just needs to be able to access the same type of game apps etc.
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Cheap hosting
Hi I want to host a wordpress website. i have bought a domain name. Which good cheap hosts would you recommend? Thanks MSEs Cheers :beer:
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Mouse
When I scroll down using my mouse wheel the curser keeps trying to travel up. Can some please tell what is wrong and how to correct it?
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Problems uploading photos to iPad
I've just tried to upload some photos from my Canon EOS 1100D to my iPad using the genuine Apple camera connection kit, the problem I am having is that it will upload everything taken in landscape ie camera held horizontal but refuses to upload anything taken portrait ie camera held vertically, any ideas why? The only…
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Delta-search,com and browser defender by bit89 inc
Been invaded by this, and it's resisting all my attempts to uninstall it. Ist of all delta-search.com was installed as my default browser, couldn't shift it even after it appeared to have gone from my programme list. Changed it manually back to my default home page and it wouldn't accept it, eventually the computer crashed…
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de activing facebook
morning Just a quick question If you de active your facebook account for a while, say in 6 months time you decide to open it back up will EVERYTHING still be on there.?? Basically you wouldn,t have to re register would you. Many thanks
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Is the Kindle Fire HD 16Gb android or not?
Sorry if it seems like a thick question....... I have decided to buy a new tablet to replace my trusty HP Touchpad and this seems to be a good deal. I want one that is compatible with most things as the touchpad wont do some stuff like bbc iplayer etc. and am hoping the screen will be a bit more responsive etc. Can't seem…
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LG 39LN540V TV any good?
After having a look for a budget tv, ( due to tv space can not have one bigger than 90 cm wide) i think i may go with the above seems a good price (£ 362.00) from ebuyer. http://www.ebuyer.com/505777-lg-39-ln540v-tv-39ln540v are there any good 37 inch tvs about Does any one have this tv, if so what are your views many…
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Retro-style vinyl player?
You're probably wondering why anyone would want one, but I'm a "vintage" trader & want to find a record player, mostly for home use, that will fit in with the general atmosphere of my stall on our market for occasional use there. So the spec basically is, a stand-alone player, 50s/60s styling, reasonable sound quality &…
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ip camera help please
Hi I just got myself a IP camera, a WANSVIEW NCM625W and I have managed to get it working but I can only view it from my home and would like to be able to view it from my smartphone and also the internet when out, ie maybe a fiends PC etc, can anybody help me set up this part please? I have seen mention of DNS online but…
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(Home network) What kind of extender/access point/? is this?
Hi - sorting a home network out - I've come across an extender/repeater/access point/? which I'm not familiar with. main router modem TP-LINK8934 (ssid "TP-LINK8934") connected via ethernet cable to extender/repeater/access point/? NETGEAR (ssid "NETGEAR") The NETGEAR is "addressless" which has totally confused me - I…
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Cheap computer and laptop accessories
Really sorry if this is in the wrong place or has been asked before. I did a quick search of the forums and couldn't find what I wanted. I just wondered if there is a list of decent, cheap computer peripheral websites that have been used by some people on the website? I know about scan.co.uk/ebuyer and that they have…
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Toshiba laptop - key not working
I have a 2 year old laptop and for some reason the number "2" key stopped working. tried giving it a clean using a hoover (carefully) and removed it ...but still no luck . any suggestions welcome, thanks.
