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Do I need an aerial for Talktalk/Youview?
I am in a position where i can leave Sky and get a cheaper package elsewhere, and have found that Youview through Talktalk looks like my best option (so far) I would be all in with fibre broadband, phone and a TV package, but on the Talktalk website when building a potential package it says it's preferable to have a…
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using a us with a tv
I recently bought a tv that you can plug a usb in for downstairs. I have a LG 422 75 upstairs which I don't think has a usb slot on it. Is there a 'gadget' that will enable a usb to connected to it? So I can watch some series on the usb? There's no aeriel connected to the tv. Thanks Xxp00
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Seating Planner Software
Hi All Can anyone recommend a quick & easy software package that I can use for seating guests at an awards event. Thanks
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National Lottery website not opening
For some reason I am unable to open the National Lottery website from my desk top. It was working fine for years, then Friday last week I get a message saying website is not available. I have checked with Camelot and the site is working I have tried 3 different browsers I have cleared history and cookies Checked security…
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MS Excel cell reference
A colleague has somehow managed to generate a formula that include a cell reference that looks like this: [@[Statement actual]] instead of the usual A1 or C3 etc. What on earth does that mean? ("Statement actual" is the name of the column the cell is in) When I try to redo the formula in a different cell, the same strange…
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Safe Cloud Storage
For the last couple of years I have been using Wuala as a means of accessing my PC data from overseas locations on my Ipad. The main reason for using Wuala was that the data is encrypted on my own PC before being uploaded, this way the staff at Wuala or anyone with access to their data can read my data. However; they are…
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What is the best way to reset laptop.
What is the best way to reset my laptop? If I can I want to remove netintelligence. have three options 1. Recovery from recovery partition on harddrive. Would reinstall netintelligence 2. Had created a restore disc when I received the laptop. Same as 1? 3. Clean install using Wins7 disc. Problem is activation code for…
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Wins7 and Office activation code.
Have a laptop with netintelligence installed which after a factory restore is refusing to let me access internet. Am thinking of doing a clean install. Friend has a Wins7 disc. The avtivation code on the sticker underneath the laptop has faded away. The laptop also came with microsoft intalled. How can I find the…
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Can't access internet - netintelligence status code -1
Last week after windows update son's Samsung laptop kept going in a loop after the welcome screen. After trying restore on F10 it did not solve the problem. Gave up that day. Yesterday decided to try again. The laptop went straight to login screen. Unfortunately is was as I got it, original state. Found the original…
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print colours not as photo.
Currently using hp4700 printer (but its been same with others) and all prints have a pink cast to them. This also applies whether its our inspiron 1501 or an emachines laptop. Flummoxed.
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Another SAMSUNG Chromebook 2 question
Today I posted a query regarding where to buy a 13.3" screen Samsung Chromebook 2 and was very kindly pointed in the right direction by another member - thank you ! However, the chromebook is £160 cheaper buying from the US, even with the tax. I do realise that I would need a UK plugged power charger. My questions…
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Help setting wifi extender
Currently got plusnet Thomson 585v8 router and would like to extend range to bedroom so purchased netgear ex2700 thinking it would do the job. Been trying to connect it up all day in end phoned PlusNet who will be sending me out a new router possibly Technicolor 582n as my router appears to have a few problems, wifi…
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Dell Inspiron wont load windows Vista
Hello I have a Dell inspiron desktop running Vista basic. All of a sudden it decided to insist on `repairing start up errors.` After that on boot it gives the option of going into safe mode, safe mode with networking or start windows normally. none of these options lead anywhere apart from displaying an arrow on a black…
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How do I remove )o( from my word doc?
I have a )O( in my word document that looks like a spider with arms and I can't remove it. I have been trying all day. I am using microsoft word 2010. Can someone help me please?
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SAMSUNG Chromebook 2 13.3" screen - where are they?
I am looking for the SAMSUNG Chromebook 2 with 13.3" screen, but cannot find them anywhere, other than online US shops. The Samsung Chromebook 2 with the 11.6" screen is available, and other brands of Chromebook with a 13.3" screen are available, BUT....where is the SAMSUNG Chromebook 2 with 13.3" screen in the UK, and…
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Laptop beeping twice every 5 minutes
Hello Any ideas what is going on with our Laptop please? It is HP Pavilion 17 Notebook PC - Product No. F2T92EA#ABU Windows 8.1 64 bit Intel i5-3230M CPU 2.60 GHz Intel(r) HD Graphics 4000 Purchased in April 2014 I have installed Libre Office, Avast and use Chrome. Switched it on this morning, started as usual. Went on…
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Sky installation. White cable on external brick wall
Hello, Could someone advise please if Sky installers/ engineers should use black cable or white cable on an outside, external brick wall. They have used a white cable and has been pinned to an external wall, this cable runs from the top floor bedroom right down the length of the external wall to the sky dish which is just…
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Samsung ssd died after 7 months
my Samsung 840 evo has died after just 7 months. I returned it to the seller who confirmed it was dead a week ago, I have phoned several times, told me a replacement was in stock and would be processed in a couple of days. Now they are waiting for stock. can I get a refund or an alternative?
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Dead Nexus 7
My daughter's 18 months old Nexus 7 hasn't been used for about a month and will not now turn on. I have looked online for a fix and tried the various button holding combinations which have not worked. I went through the troubleshooting routine on the Google website (which didn't work) and left my phone number in the field…
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Samsung Tablet not holding charge.
My grandson was given a Samsung tablet as a Christmas present in 2012. It has not held a charge for some months. It was purchased from PC World but there is no record of purchase or receipt. Is it likely that I might be able to get PC World or Samsung to look at repairing it?
