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PC - Build or Buy
I've had my pc a few years now, and it's not as fast as it was, so I have thought of getting a new pc with a bigger hard drive, and more ram. My son, who is capable of putting the components together suggested we build one. I don't know what components I need, and he's not sure what to suggest. I don't want if for gaming,…
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TomTom Live Services - Discounts
My Live services have expired. I'm being offered the 12 month renewal by tomtom for £47.50. does anyone know of a discount or offer available for this please. I've not had it for a week now and already its costing me money in lost time but I feel the full price is excessive! I've tried the codes on earlier threads but they…
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How do think of iPhone 6s (Rose Gold) using by man
Here is an interesting interview on the street of HK. The new iPhone rolls out new color rose gold. Would you buy the new color? If a man use the rose gold version, how do you think about it? --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUydKOF09Xk
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Dropbox incompatability
Just wondering if anyone has any ideas as Dropbox support just sent their standard email saying they're busy and can't help. I have dropbox (free version) on my laptop with windows 7 and it works fine. When I try to install it on my desktop which is running windows 8.1, it slows it down to the point that the desktop…
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Ipad advice please?
Hi all, I am considering purchasing 2 refurbished Ipad minis for my children for Xmas. Mainly for games, but also for homework and it will grow with them as they get older. The facetime facility will be useful too. I was thinking a 32gb memory should be sufficient, but unsure if I might regret not going for 64gb instead.…
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Sony Camera USB
My apologies if this sounds really thick ... but I've lost the USB lead to download photos from camera to computer. I've found a lead that seems to fit, but the computer won't recognise it, does this mean I have to buy a Sony lead? The camera is a Sony Cybershot DSC-W550. Many thanks.
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Ipod update photos lost
DD has installed new update on her ipod. Something happened halfway through and she had to restart the process. Now all her photos have disappeared and it doesnt look like she has had icloud storage turned on for them. Any ideas of how she can retrieve them ?? Thanks all :beer:
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Medion screen problem
I have a Medion laptop running Vista which i am happy with and do not want to upgrade. However just over the last few weeks the screen has flickered a bit and now finally this afternoon it (the screen) won't come on at all. On advice from someone I had already plugged ina separate flat screen monitor and although startup…
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AOL Undelivered Mail problems
Since last Wednesday I've had partial sending problems with my AOL account. Some of my sent emails arrive but several don't. I've had emails from AOL stating "your email is being returned to you because there was a problem with it's delivery". It isn't just one email address, it's various. If I send 10 emails I'll get 4-7…
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Photo Editing
I am using Pixlr Express with Win 8 why when I rotate a photo it wont save and reverts to unrotated?
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facebook on 1 tablet has pointless trending etc side panel
I also get this on Twitter on another device. This unremovable panel occurs on two separate tablets, one in FB one in T. Any ideas why? I cannot see any way to turn them off.
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Registry Repair Software
Anyone recommend a good free, easy to use Registry Repair program? Thanks
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Coolpix s3500 not charging
Hi, I have the above camers that has not been used for a while so the battery is completely dead, its now been on charge for 36 hrs with no effect . After a quick google it seems theres an issue with this and a firmware update but how can i update it if it won't even turn on ?
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AVG to flog your web browsing, search history from mid-October
Changes in the privacy policy of AVG's free antivirus doodad will allow it to collect your web browsing and search history – and sell it to advertisers to bankroll its freemium security software products. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/09/21/avg_freemium_browsing_history_slurp/
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best to Install SSD on unused laptop? DIY?
Hi All, just got a great deal on a new laptop which comes with a 1 TB hard drive. I was thinking of spending £70ish on a 250gb SSD and installing it myself, which I have never done before (never opened a computer before even ) using online guides. Anyone have an opinion on whether this is a good idea and straightforward…
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Why aren't smilies or link buttons working
I can't post smilies or use link buttons on this forum. I'm on IE 11 windows 8.
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Save £25 on Adobe Creative Cloud
Hi guys, Just thought I would let you know that it's possible to save £25+ on Adobe Creative Cloud if you are currently a member. I'm currently cutting my expenditure and thought I would cancel my Adobe Creative Cloud and take the brunt of the cancellation fee (50% of the remaining balance.) I contacted them to cancel it,…
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Help, which tablet?
On behalf of an ex work colleague, I'm attempting to find out a little about some of the current tablet offerings. I've just had an email from him: To start off I thought I'd try here, as many will have some of the devices he mentions. I know when I got my Kindle a few years ago, it was considered by many far better for…
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Where to buy replacement keyboard for HP laptop
Hi folks, I've got a faulty keyboard on my HP Envy M6 after taking it apart for cleaning. :o Both the control buttons aren't working now. I've obviously damaged it somehow. Anyway, I want to replace it but I'm struggling to find a place that does brand new parts. I thought I'd be able to buy direct from HP but I can't find…
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Icloud contacts to outlook help
I have lost all my contacts from outlook and have just found them in Icloud. How can I transfer them back to Outlook. I keep reading about vcards but have no idea what to do. Any help would be appreciated.
