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Passwords
Is there a way that i can view all the passwords I have logged on my computer wifi and other? Using Windows 8
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Acer Aspire ES15 laptop
We got one of these for an Xmas present from Tesco black Friday. It was a good price, but - when you set a 'start up' password, and then when logging on make a minor error in entering the password, it doesn't tell you have gone wrong or give you another chance, but just hangs up, sometimes with the screen flickering. This…
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Disabled ads, how do I workaround.
I've done something, can't remember what, to disable targeted ads appearing in my browser. This has the desired effect however it also prevents me clicking through,for example, from uswitch pages or sponsored adds in google searches. Can some bright person help me remove the setting I've altered. Tia. W10, IE11 - other…
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kindle books not downloading to second device..?
Anyone know where I even start on this one? I have kindle books, most of which were downloaded to my first android device (phone) and now I've got the pictures of the books on my google nexus but the books won't open and won't download. Anyone know what I'm supposed to do? I remember the days where you could read for 90…
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Reboot and select proper Boot device error - win 7 - Help!
My PC crashed this morning with the BSOD. It is a couple of years old (Intel i5) running Win 7 pro. As delivered from Dell, no changes just some basic software installed. The only change to it recently has been an automatic MS update to Windows about 24 hours ago. Anyway it would not reboot and instead displayed the…
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TalkTalk stops cold callers
and in fact any callers seems they are having problems all over the country with no incoming / outgoing calls, fortunately my broadband is still up (for now) :eek:
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View Word / Excel
Morning. Once a week I teach a small group of retired people the basics of IT. Whilst it's slow going, as expected, one of the main problems is that the icons on the Word / Excel ribbons are very small and selecting the little black arrows for drop down menus very difficult for them. Is there a way to make the ribbons…
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Freeview Set Top Box Recommendations
My aging Freeview HD STB died recently. I don't need a PVR, just a small HD STB with the ability to delete and edit the order of channels. Ideally with the ability to be networked for catch up services etc. but really just a good responsive Freeview box would do. Any recommendations?
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aspire e13 acer blank screen
Really coming to the end of my bloody tether with laptops. Only got this a few months ago. Screen is black but blue power is on. It's such a flimsy machine. I read about taking battery out and holding power for a minute. Took out all screws but this appears to have a non removable case.. So I realised about the pinhole…
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Kb3119142 update win 10
Having a problem with this update will not install error code 0X80070564 Can anyone tell me how to hide this update I know I have done it before but can not remember how I did it. Cheers
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Sim? Is this techi or phones?
I hope someone can help me. Im going to New Zealand for 3 weeks soon and Im a bit concerned about my mobile phone bill if I take the one I use here in England. Calls from there to the UK seem to be around 80p a minute and I assume I would have to pay to receive texts as well as send them - and I receive quite a lot of…
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Kodi on Firestick vs T8 box
I recently side loaded TVMC to my Firestick, however it's not working as well as I had expected it to. A number of times message came up 'no streams available' for movies (haven't tried anything else so far) other times they were only available in foreign language. A friend mentioned T8-AML-V3 box and said that she was…
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Web Hosting
I have a technical problem I'd be grateful for any help on. I currently have a small personal website which I host using my domain name using free webspace I had with Tiscali - now Talk Talk of course. I need to leave TT as they are charging so much for bb only and wonder if I can host the site for free with another…
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Help - Spam emails related to google searches
Have been receiving spam email. Some have my name in the subject line. I've not opened/clicked on them & have sent to spam folder. Am now receiving 100+ a day & only realised in last couple of days definite link to google searches. It's a secondary address with TalkTalk - not the one I use for financial stuff etc. 1) I've…
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Windows 8 Support Ceases
Just a reminder to anyone who hasn't updated a Windows 8 machine to 8.1 that Microsoft will no longer provide support and updates for 8 from now on.
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Which anti virus and how to back up pc
Hi. this is two questions so hope that's okay. My desktop computer is extremely slow and crashes constantly. I can't get into lots of windows based programmes which is very annoying to say the least. I have cc cleaner and malaware but should I have anti virus protection as well? Even my pop up blocker keeps turning off.…
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AVCDH Format problems DVD/Camcorder
Please could anyone help? My Dad is 95 and still loves using his camcorder and creating DVDs. He does not have a computer and would never cope with one. He recently had to buy a new camcorder and bought a Panasonic HC-V270. This records in AVCHD format. He wants to download this onto his DVD recorder which is a SONY RDR…
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Can you purchase Auto light switches (That switch off after a few mins)
Hi all Newbie here so please go easy. I have a problem that I guess a lot of you guys have... We have Three teenagers who just happen to think electricity is free. Yes, youve guessed it. They seem incapable of switching their bedroom lights off. Its almost as if they have shares in an Electricity company. So, countless…
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mobile phone contract -deceased person
Hi My brother passed away a few weeks ago, he has a rolling contract on EE, we want to put a stop to his account and move it onto a payg phone. We want to keep his number live so if anyone tries to contact him we can let them know what the situation is. Just want to know if EE will allow me (as next of kin) to take…
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windows jukebox question
I,m looking for a small program (win 10) that will allow "stacking" of MP3 tracks , and play one after the other. there are multiple CDs windows media player gets confused if you plug in an external drive the guy has virtual DJ , (latest version) , that seems to let you gather a playlist , but it seems that you have to…
