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Cable from Ipad to TV ?
HI, MY OH has loads of movies on her Ipad, which she would like to watch via TV. Is this possible using cable, and if so, what sort of cable would she need ? If its not possible,then I guess we will have to get one of the little Apple TV boxes. Thanks
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Internet Explorer stops working with 8.1
I've just bought a new laptop with windows 8.1 and internet explorer suddenly stops working. Every now and then I get that message 'Internet Explorer has stopped working' and sites are slow to load or parts won't load. I first noticed it whilst on youtube but it appears with any site. Including this forum. And God help if…
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Mouse curser jerky and slow
I have a year old Windows 7 PC with 8 gb ram. Suddenly the mouse movements are jerky and slower with mouse clicks delayed, needing 2 clicks to have any effect. I looked in task manager and the only thing running at 95% was system idle. Any idea what this could be ? I have scanned with Mailware bytes and nothing has flagged…
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How do I record live HD stream from Youtube with VLC?
I never have the time to watch the live streams on YouTube, but I'm baffled as to how to record them. Can VLC do this or do I need to pay for something? I don't want to record the laptop screen, just grab the video as it comes in via Ethernet or Wi-fi, so I can do other things whilst it's recording. I'm sure this is so…
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Can I change Windows 8, to look like XP/Vista/7 etc. ?
By that I mean, can I have a proper start menu? If yes, how do I go about it?
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Windows firewall?
I've bought a new computer using windows 8.1. I'm getting used to all the new things. It has come pre installed with McAfee. When I check the firewall status, at the top it says: These settings are being managed by vendor application McAfee Personal Firewall. then down the list under Domain Profile, Private Profile is…
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shop contract
Yesterday I took my tablet to Gadget Fix in Leeds Owner said tablet needed reflashing cost £35 I had to pay £25 deposite cash and sign a contract agreeing that £25 was non refundable if they could not do the work Just got e mail saying cannot drowsy tablet due to manufacture site been down and unable to get firmware So I…
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Laptop for £200 or under
Am i whistling in the wind? Have moved jobs and so lost my mobile and laptop I have sorted a phone - MOTO G now i need a laptop , will only ever be used for browsing , emails , perhaps ripping some cd`s , no gaming or anything Possible , or?
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Apple Security Alert
Just a heads-up for Apple device users .... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-26335701 'According to researchers the security flaw had existed for months but no-one had reported it publicly.' Oh dear.
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EMAILS on Samsung Galaxy S 4 MINI
Please can someone help and run through with me the SETTINGS for receiving and sending emails on Samsung Galaxy S 4 MINI. I have tried and tried but nothing :mad:
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Getting 4.5 watts from laptop USB2 ports
Hi, I have an Acer 8935g laptop with 4 x USB2 ports. USB2 spec is up to 0.5 Amps x 5 Volts = 2.5 Watts. Can I get 5 watts by connecting to 2 ports or will that overload the motherboard or something else? I need about 4.4 watts and want to avoid buying a separate power supply. I want to power a 3.5 inch 2tb WD20EURS disk…
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Problems with tablet and the seller....
Hi. I bought my daughter a quantum 7 tablet back in November 2012 for her Christmas present... purchased from Tabtronics on Amazon. After minimal usage in August last year the tablet became faulty. I returned it, at my own cost, under the 12 month guarantee. They were unable to repair it and so they replaced it with a…
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help
any one getting this email Fax Message [ Caller-ID: UNAVAILABLE] You have received a 1 page fax at Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:11:18 +0100 GMT. The reference number for this fax is lond1-347770285-70817 . To view this message, please open the attachment. For any questions or problems, please contact eFax Support
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Accessing hard drives.
I'm hoping to access and reuse a few old hard drives from desktop and laptop pc's. Is this what I need?. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141147734013?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Are there any better or cheaper alternatives?.
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iPhone 4S to upgrade OS or not?
Is it worth upgrading my iPhone 4S to the latest operating system? Its still on ios 5.1.1. I've heard so many poor reviews for ios 6, and again for ios 7 that I decided against upgrading. However, I'm finding that more and more apps require ios 6 or above I'm thinking maybe I should consider upgrading. I'd heard that…
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O2 to Sky broadband router settings
Hi I was with O2 broadband and they have been taken over by Sky. I was using my own router (not O2) because I needed something with better wireless range. I had to change some settings to get my router to work on the Sky broadband. Just a little concerned now I have done something wrong and could be running up a bill on my…
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Can I Install A Second Modem/Hub?
I can't pick up wireless in my conservatory which is a nuisance cos we spend quite a lot of time in there. Main cable feed comes into house behind tv in lounge. Modem/hub is upstairs in bedroom connected to a desktop computer which does not have wireless built in so I want to keep the modem in that room, also 2 Ethernet…
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From iphone to android app?
Hey does anyone know an app where you can transfer all your address book contacts from the iphone onto an android device?
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Problems with a wireless HP printer
Hi, I am having a nightmare with a new wireless HP Photosmart 6520 printer I have bought. I set it up as per the instructions and it worked fine from my computer. A couple of days later I tried to print from my Ipad and it came up ' no air printers found' I then couldn't use it with my computer either. I switched…
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Help with motherboard
I got a local retailer to build me a new desk top machine and i received it from hjim just before Christmas, i was unwell at the time and havent had a chance to look at my new system until today. It has windows 8.1 installed on it and its 64bit. The motherboard is an Asus H81I-PLUS and i tried to connect to my router with…
