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Archives for December 2014

Really need some laptop buying help!
i'm getting a laptop of little woods and i have no bloody idea what im supposed to be doing or what im supposed to be looking for its a tonne of numbers and letters to me but im hoping you guys can help me out!! Baseically i have an acer aspire 9300 and it was clearly made in cavemen times and takes 25 minutes to even load…
What's happening to my wifi connection?
Hi I bought a Lenovo A8-50 Tablet a few months ago. It has refused to connect to my wifi for longer than 7 minutes at a time and has made watching videos impossible... This seems to be a fairly common problem with the Lenovo. I have an old TP link access point TL-WA701ND that I set up to get an internet connection to my…
microsoft update problem.......
Has anybody managed to sort out the issue regarding the latest update from windows. KB3024777 & KB3004394. I've read about the fixes but unfortunately on checking add remove programs neither of the above show up so I cannot delete them. But every time I shut down the computer it says its updating and on re starting I end…
Fake wimdow OS
Hi my friends PC is showing up as "This copy of windows is not genuine" it is a second hand Laptop from a computer shop and the warning has only appeared after I did a Norton scan which came up with a virus which began ""oem .... 64sys"" This was deleted The shop has now said they forgot to active the windows, but I just…
Installing LG tv and soundbar
Have just bought LG Smart tv and LG soundbar (bluetooth enabled). I can see that the subwoofer connects to the soundbar by bluetooth but am not sure of best way to connect the tv to the soundbar. I appear to have two options:- bluetooth or Optical Audio cable (supplied). If I am right in this which would be the better…
Advice on DVR for new TV
Hi, I have currently an old CRT TV with a Humax 9200t (160Gb) for recording programmes. I have just ordered a Sony KDL48W585BBU 48 Inch Full HD Smart LED TV. Am I right in thinking I can't continue to use the 9200t as a programme recorder now I,ve got an HD TV? And if so, which product should I be looking at ? (whether…
Google Drive autosync
Does anyone know if this is possible; I want to autosync certain folders with my Google Drive account, for example, if I change a Word document I want it to save to my PC and update the Google Drive version. The only way I've been able to do this so far is to store everything on GD and create shortcuts on my PC.
Windows Explorer - I Wish ...
... Microsoft would include a facility to change the Colour and also the Font of the individual folder titles to make ones important to the user really stand out. Surely this shouldn't be too difficult to code? I know that in advanced folder settings you can change the folder icon but in my view it's not enough. Anyone got…
How to clean up USB drivers in Windows 7
I previously plugged USB devices randomly in any port including a hub, not realising that a new connection/driver was created each time I used a different port. I now label and use the same port for a particular device. I now have 42 USB connections listed in Device Manager and my Inspiron laptop is slow to start and shut…
Gaming Pc windows 8 under £400?
Hi, My son has £400 christmas money to spend and is hoping to buy a new gaming PC. I havent a clue where to start. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thankyou very much.
Minidisc to Pc!
Hi, I have some Minidisc recordings that I would like to copy to my pc (windows 7) and then export as Mp3 can anyone recommend some software? free or to purchase,but must be straight forward. Also not bothered if its done in real time or not.........Thanks.
Change touchpad area in Windows 8
I know this isn't likely but it can't hurt to ask. I've just got a new laptop and the manufacturers have inexplicably not separated the 'mouse' buttons from the touchpad, meaning if you press either of the buttons and your finger moves as you do so, the cursor shifts and you often find yourself missing the target of your…
Amazon kindle fire HD6 options
Thinking of getting Fire HD 6 but do I pay the extra £10 to not get the " without special offers " which I think maybe pop up adverts also I will purchase from Argos or Tesco for £79 in store so will not have the option to pay the extra £10 to opt out of special offers which you can do If you buy on Amazons website also…
MS Office stopped working
On my daughters laptop all the MS Office products have just stopped working. Its Office 2013 running on Win 8.1. Tried all usual stuff with updates etc. The programs are still there but when you click on them, or on a Word or Powerpoint file for example, nothing happens at all, no error message nothing. Any suggestions…
Warning about phishing attempts
Hi, folks. Just a note to people who've got new computers for Christmas, to beware of "phishing" emails. I've had some new ones today, supposedly from ebay and Paypal, warning me that my accounts need to be verified and giving me a link to click on to do the necessary; of course the links go to an illegal fake site rather…
scrolling freezes?!
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with this one? Every day now, at least a couple of times my laptop won't scroll up and down, the cursor still moves but the scroll thingy on the right won't let me go up and down and the up and down keys don't work either. I have to either refresh or go to another tab and back again to…
Family Safety
Hi, I have Microsoft family safety on computers - cant remember how I set it up. Just wondering if there is someway of putting it on a tablet? Or another recommended safety system? Also as they also have internet access on playstation, PSP and DSs is there anything similar for games machines?
External hard drive
Hi I have a external hard drive connected to my home hub, its been connected for a couple of days now but i keep getting random files on it like recycling bin, and system volume information. Can someone tell me what these files are and why there on my E-hard drive. Thank you.
Best screen protection for tv?
hi folks, Having a child that can throw things and getting a new plasma 42 inch tv soon (choose plasma as it seems to have a more durable screen) I wonder if any of you have bought a screen protector off the internet and what you think of them. Child is six with autism and could lie down in front of tv, so want something…
Help with Downgrading Windows 8
Hi, a friend bought her dad a basic Toshiba laptop with no CD Drive. It came with Windows 8 installed. My friend uses Windows 7 home premium, and her dad is understanding that but won't touch the W8 pc. How can we put W7 on this asap as her dad lives 300 miles away an she wants him to take the pc back with him. If he needs…

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