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Smart Water alternative
Hi All, I have a few gadgets that I'd be gutted to lose. I've looked at Smart Water, but it requires an annual Subscription. I know that i could mark my stuff with a pen, but are there any other types of security? Cheers
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Could I have your opinions please on these computers?
I've trying to sort out two PC's for holiday presents, a desktop and a laptop. The more I look the more confused I get about what would be best. I think I've got it narrow down to between these today but I'd love some other opinions. Desktop HP Pavillion or ASUS Essentio Will be used everyday, multiple windows often open…
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Anyone any opinions on the HP G6 15.6 Inch 1TB 8GB Laptop - Purple.
I'm looking for a new computer/laptop that is about £400 that is good for multimedia and office work and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on this one HP G6 15.6 Inch 1TB 8GB Laptop - Purple. I am way out of date on technical specifications and windows 8 as my current tower is 7 year old and xp. Thanks
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Help with faulty hard drive
Hi all I've got a fault with an external hard drive. I've browsed the Internet and found a few sites where I can download software to recover the files off the damaged partition however, all the ones I've found so far are trials and I have to subscribe & pay to save all the recovered data.. Does anyone know any software…
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Connecting ipad2 to TV with sound - cable help
Hi, I want to be able to connect my iPad to the tv for using itv player etc. I bought a connector from apple that plugs into the iPad and has a female VGA port on the other end. Now, I know I need another cable to attach that to my TV but I am getting a bit stuck (have already bought the wrong thing, twice:o). I have what…
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Samsung 6300 tv
My tv turns itself off message opens in bottom left of screen with a countdown
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lenovo A2107a and a usb
I have a Lenovo A2107a tablet. I have a connector from Amazon similar to this but shorter. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Computer-Transfer-Compatibility-ThinkPad-11-6-Inch/dp/B009YHJ07Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1384629176&sr=8-3&keywords=micro+usb+for+lenovo+a2107a I want to attached a flashdrive to the tablet but when I put the…
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Amp for PC
It's been suggested that connecting an amp to my USB turntable and PC will improve the sound quality. Any recommendations?!
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Laptop
Don't have a massive budget but would like advice on decent laptops, under £300, want to buy for children so will be used for games and school work. Thanks
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Any electronics whizzes or repairers out there?
I have a Yamaha RX-V1800 amp which has stopped working. It's absolutely dead. I have 240vac on the mains input on the power supply board but nothing on the output to the mains transformer (CB6). Can anybody advise? I wonder if it's easier to just replace the whole power board?
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Paypal scam
Not sure if posting in right forum but I have just opened an email I thought was from paypal as it said it needed my information updating otherwise it would affect the benefits of paypal but when I clicked on update it took me to a site called https://www.zadmuslim obviously I was very wary and have not updated, anyone…
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AVG antivirus problem on start up
Hi I am having problems on start up with AVG usually I get a box pop up saying what is protected on start up i.e computer, web browsing, idenity, emails but the last few days this has not happened and when I open AVG instead of saying you are protected it states computer unknown ? and no componments are running. I have no…
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Night safety light flickering
I have a low wattage safety light which simply plugs into any wall socket similar to: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9155956.htm ... except that mine is non-LED... I have noticed that, whilst it is supposed to give out a low level, steady glow, it actually flickers when anyone moves within a foot or so of…
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Microsoft practise tests (MCPD)
On the MS website they recommend 3 sources for practise tests. Has anyone here experience of that to share?* Kaplan * MeasureUp * Transcender i.e. what to choose not solely based on cost... http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/mcpd-certification.aspx
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Can I transfer a recovery partition to a new hard drive
My hard drive has failed and unrepairable but the recovery partition is still good I have just bought a new hard drive and I'd like to transfer the recovery partition across I have the use of another computer and a hard drive caddy Can anyone help me with advice on doing this so that it will work when installed in the…
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What to expect from Apple
My iphone is days away from being a year old. Yesterday I went to work with it 100% charged. A couple of hours later I checked my phone and the screen was blank and unresponsive to button presses. I assumed I must have been mistaken and it had quickly run out of battery. When I got home, I plugged it in but still no…
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What would/could happen
Hi I am using Malwarebytes free and I have paid for Panda antivirus. when i went to install Panda i had a sign saying Panda was not compatible with Malwarebytes, What wood happen if i left the 2 on my computer. I removed malwarebytes but had snap.do search engine which i could not get rid of so i re-installed Malwarebytes.…
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Help - I can no longer see posts.
Hi, I have no idea why all of a sudden I cannot see posts. If I click on New Posts - the system goes to Forum Search. I dont have the usual display of the forum. The web page looks normal. I cannot read replies - could you pm me please. Thanks
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iOS 7.0.4 on ipad2
Today I got a software update on my ipad2, which turns out was for ios7.0.4, which once installed it totally changed the way in which my ipad looks, is there anyway in which to change it to the previous iOS?
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Darned Nook
I have spent two hours on Barnes & Noble books searching for books to download on to my Nook pad, but if it trades in sterling I was unable to find how, as a voracious reader I find little left on the Nook book shop. Am I missing something here:(
