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Chrome cast extension on smart phone
I have a Samsung Galaxy note2. I also have a Chromecast "dongle" I have no problems casting YouTube and Netflix from my phone. I have tried to install the Chromecast extension to the Chrome browser I have on the phone. This would allow me to mirror web pages on to my TV. However there seams no way to add this extension.…
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Photos disappearing from Samsung Galaxy S111
Hi. Photos are saved in my phone's internal memory but have disappeared! I've not deleted them and other pics such as Facebook ones are still there. After googling. I've seen that other people have experienced this problem, too. Lots of fee paying software is recommended, but wondered if anyone can recommend any particular…
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Manual for Epson Expression XP-422
Having laid my Kodak Hero to rest, I've got a sparkling new Epson baby here. Unfortunately my PC is now having a bad turn and refusing to open the CD drive for me to open the software disk. After some searching on Youtube I've managed to connect the new printer to our wifi system so I'm ready to go - except I don't have…
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Getting rid of old equipment safely
How do I dispose of old computer stuff, desk top, androids, routers, cables etc. Is there a security issue with any of it? TIA
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LG Direct Drive washing machine error code help
Hoping this is on the right board, as I am hoping that there maybe someone that can help as LG customer services can't. My washing machine that is 3/4 years old has decided to throw a couple of error codes at me mid cycle. Everything was flashing and was showing code IU:02 and then IA:06 (flashing the codes back and…
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LG TV Sound issue.
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone can help. I have an LG LCD TV but the sound doesn't get very loud. Once it gets to about 20 the numbers go up but the sound doesn't get any different. I know 20 is fairly loud but as I have a living room kitchen when cooking, boiling the kettle or using the washing machine I cannot hear…
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Stylus prong stuck in iPad
I have been using a stylus with my iPad Air, attaching it to the iPad by inserting the plastic prong it comes with into the headphone socket. Yesterday, when I went to pull out the stylus, the prong broke just under where the cord is attached to it, leaving the bulk of it stuck in the headphone socket, about 2mm down.…
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RPC Error and Error 1608
Dads computer, HP SR2125UK Windows Vista Home Premium, will allow you to log in and then it shows a blue screen. I have put it into safe mode with networking and when I attempted to update Avast anti virus I got the following message "The AAVM subsystem detected a RPC error". I also got a message about another error "error…
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West Wales internet problems causing MSE problems
As part of my struggle to get a normal (ie reliable) internet connection here - I've just had my router swopped to a new one. Cue - every time I click into MSE website and it comes up instantly with a (several months old) reply post I put up and I have tried and tried to amend it without success. Any clues as to how to…
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g3258/h81 - win 10
I give in , onlyway to get the thing to boot (without a loop) is to disable one core even tried a DVD load (new) , well know problem on the Microsoft forums board is a gigabyte h81-d2v so either give in or chuck the cpu in the bin evidently its some microcode in 7/8/10 (genuine intel) and the g3258 fails to meet its spec…
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Amazon prime - an idiots guide please?
My OH is a massive top gear fan and wants to subscribe to amazon prime tv so that he can watch the new show when it comes out. We currently have sky (everything but the sports channels) and it's £90 a month. I subscribe to spotify premium, I love to read but don't currently read on any of my devices. If we sign up to…
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Connection to this site is not private - Help
Have been having a few glitches recently and have just noticed when logging on to some sites, I have a page showing instead of the green padlock. I have an HP chromebook. Dred to think what is happening. How can I log on securely? bearing in mind I'm not technie minded. I do have a policy that I can take to shop for them…
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Flash - what to use ?
I don't particularly like FLASH with it's constant updates and trying to get users to download "add ons" such as toolbars and was not particularly surprised when it was announced as a security risk (blocked by Firefox) - but what are we supposed to use to view BBC videos etc ? Either on Firefox or IE....?? When I try…
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Taskbar won't return to usual size and place
As above, I live in a not-spot and am used to various :mad:moments, but this is a newbie. Refreshed grauniad cricket page which jolted down, then up and now my foot-of-screen taskbar is at top and 3cms deep. Googled solutions, like this:…
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Android Stagefright vulnerability fix
Looks like there's an OTA update on the way for Nexus devices as well as regularly monthly updates going forwards. Factory images available for those of you who like to do your own thing. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33794083 I see no sign of it on my Nexus 4 or 7 yet but past experience has shown that it can take…
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Why Windows 10?
Open question to those who have upgraded; why? What are/were you looking for that you didn't get from your previous OS?
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Music streaming question - why alphabetical order all of a sudden?
Hope someone can help me sort this quite easily. Seems to be a simple problem but can'r for the life of me figure it our myself. Google does not seem to be my friend in this case either :o I have recenlt upgraded from Windows 7 Ulitmate to Windows 10 and am pretty happy in the most part but have one problem. I have a radio…
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Ctrl keys not working
I've got an HP Envy M6 laptop which had been getting pretty hot so I took it apart to clean the fan etc. Upon reassembling it again the control keys no longer work. The keyboard ribbon, was stuck down to the chassis but I was as careful as possible before removing it from the clip. Could I have damaged the ribbon that…
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Advent Modena m100, how to remove pictures?
Hiya I have a advent modena100 laptop which has had it, I can't even turn it on now, I'm not worried about the laptop but it has lots of pictures of my little girl on, how can I remove them please? Any help gratefully received, thanks
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Technika TKSTB14 Freeview HD set top box/pvr;picky with brands of USB pendrive?
I have one of these boxes and use it with (what I think is a reasonable quality) Verbatim 15Gb USB pen-drive to record my favourite shows from the EPG. It does this well BUT occasionally when I am recording, it will freeze up after a few minutes. I have to unplug the box from the mains, remove the USB pen-drive, format it…
