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ITV player to hard drive
Hi all once more. I would like to know if there Is any possible way a TV show from itv player could be saved onto the hard drive of my lap top? If so how and what do I require to perform that transfer. Kind regards Jeff
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WORD/PDF - CV help
Hi. I am currently in the process of applying for jobs, but many applications let you upload CV only though doc.x, etc. Sadly, this doesn't allow OpenOffice, which I use. I am wondering how best to approach this? Many Thanks
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Connecting bluetooth devices
I have connected bluetooth devices without any problems, but I am having a problem connecting my windows phone with my windows 10 laptop. I'm getting 'pairing' on both which then goes to 'paired' When I try to connect they both go to connected, but then drop to 'paired' I tried sending a photo from my phone to the pc and I…
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Orange email - anyone else having problems?
I haven't been able to log into my Orange email account since this morning. Have just been on the phone to them for ages but no luck. Is anyone else having problems?
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Contact Instagram
Hello! I saw somebody's instagram and I want to contact him. Is it possible to contact him? I know nothing about instagram. What do I need to contact him? Does instagram offer a messaging service?
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Stopping Epson printer xp322 printer auto updating firmware?
Hi folks, Just bought an Epson xp-322 printer at Asda for £30 just want to make sure that it doesn't automatically update its firmware, as I want to use it with all the cheap inks from ebay, as I understand a firmware update could stop this. Does anyone with a similar model know if I need to take any steps to prevent this…
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Scart to HDMI
Hi there, I have a TNT sat box (French TV) with only Scart output.. I only use it few times a year - basically when my non English speaking mum comes to visit :-) .. We now have bought a new tv but it doesn't have any scart sockets only HDMi... is there a cheap adapter/converter I can buy? or what is the best way to sort…
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Facebook log-in issues
Not sure if this counts as 'technical' but couldn't think where else to put it. Today I tried to log into facebook and thought I had mistyped my password so tried a second time. I got a message saying 'you are trying too often, please try again later'. I had only had 2 tries so I tried to log into my hubbies facebook and…
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Advice and recommendations please! CCTV security cameras
Hi folks, Advice and opinions sought on purchasing cctv or security cameras. Looking for something that is easy to install and record from. Thanks folks
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Update changes - Grr
Since doing a Microsoft update my computer now defaults to Yahoo search instead of my home page and I have to go all round the houses to get back to Google. Anyway to deal with this other than go back to a restore point before I did the update? Thanks
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Deleting Users account!
Hi folks, Someone gave me his old Desktop as a spare. Already, i can use it for like WORD processing etc Now, I need to load a software on that PC but was asking for password. The owner cannot even remember the password. Is there any way i can go around this? The PC in question is Compaq. Thanks
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Video Streaming
I am signed up for an online course which requires me to access videos of information. The problem is it doesn't stream. Mostly at all altho sometimes I can get 5 or 6 words before it starts to buffer again. Is there anything I can do? The platform is Vimeo which I gather is known to have many problems but I can't change…
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OpenOffice default save as
Is it possible to force OpenOffice 4 to save docs as .docs rather than .odt ? I am rebuilding my wifes laptop and rather than MS Office - I am using Openoffice and am concerned that she will be confused by ODT files !!
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nokia lumia 435?
really excited just bought my first smartphone , nothing much to get excited about just a basic nokia lumia 435. just needed it to put photos etc on ebay, but i dont know how to send photo to my laptop/email etc to be able to upload it . until now, just been using very basic samsung, nokia, alcatel etc to make phone calls.…
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Sky and Freeview at same TV's
I am currently in the process of wiring my house extension and plan on wiring Sky TV to 2 additional TVs (in kitchen and bedroom) from the main Sky HD box in the living room via coaxial cables from RF2 ports to magic eyes at each TV. The additional TV's will have built in Freeview which I want to use and need to provide an…
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Question re Paypal/Silverlight
This morning, when I logged into my Paypal a/c there was a message saying "This site uses a plugin (Silverlight) that will soon be unsupported". I don't really understand what plugins are, but should I use a different browser when I use PP in futiure? Is it a security thing or simply something that makes it work? I…
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Microsoft Office advice/Antivirus
Have just purchased a laptop for my son who is in upper 6th form at school and want to get office installed on it as cheaply as possible. As he does not have a school/uni email address is it best to purchase Office Personal for 12 months then when he starts Uni is it possible to change to Office 365 University that will…
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Indoor Desktop TV Aerial
Hi all, I've put a TV in my sitting room, but the room doesn't have a TV aerial point (and I don't really want to install one due to the cost and hassle of redecorating etc) Could anyone recommend an indoor / desktop TV aerial please? Just been chatting with my sister who says she's tried several without any luck! Thanks…
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iMessage issues
Morning all Thought I would post this as I couldnt see anyone else mentioning it. I have lots of a certain fruity companies products. Watch, phone, tablet, music device and laptop. However, this weekend after installing the new update I had a major issue with iMessage. It just wouldnt work. It just failed and then sent the…
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Pink screen Xbox 360/ disney infinity 3.0
As the title says the kids keep getting a pink screen when playing Disney infinity 3.0 on Xbox 360 ,not sure if this is the game or Xbox?? as they don't really play much else on it , any help/advice would be greatly appreciated TIA
