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motherboard changed-but still problem remains.
Hello folks, We have a computer for our son, got through the family fund, its a small form case, flat like an x box, we put monitor on top of it. Its got this really irritating intermittent problem when sometimes it totally refuses to power up, press switch on front, usually blue light comes on around switch, but sometimes…
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Streaming To Chromecast
I have just bought a new tablet. It's a Mediatech 10.1", with a slot for 2 sims. I bought it mainly because of the price, and the ram size (2gb). Everything's great on it, it's fast, good screen. I can watch streaming videos without a problem. The problem comes when I try to stream the screen to tv. If I'm watching…
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New Laptop Advice
Hi I am looking to purchase a new laptop as my current laptop has been playing up. I currently have an Asus N56VM laptop and the battery is very poor and i dont want to buy a new one as the laptop also has other issues. I am looking to change to a lighter and more portable laptop. Ideally I would like 8GB of Ram,…
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Google Chrome and Vista Home
Today when opening up Google webpage, it says Google Chrome wouldn’t be supported by XP and Vista. I have vista installed and using Chrome, what date would the Chrome updates finish? Can I install Win 7 keeping the present programs (upgrade from Vista to Win 7) and where can I get the Win 7 from as all main retailers sell…
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Windows Media Player Keeps Crashing
Hi We have an audio file which my son needs to listen to - german listenings school homework. Everytime we open the file, it automatically launches windows media player. It then plays for about 10 second and then crashes. This is the file: http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mp3/AQA-W-46651H-JUN13.MP3 My software is…
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Ryanair and Windows 10 - (Hi RR)
Right a friend has met with a problem using Windows 10 and Ryanair. Basically what happens when she tries to manage her booking it goes so far and in IE it says IE had a problem with the site and drops her back to the main site. Edge(not very cutting though...my words) doesn't give you the message. So i tried on my FF on…
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Windows Vista and Google Chrome.
I have a Dell computer that I've had since 2009, Windows Vista operating system. I'm perfectly happy with it and it's working fine. However, today when I opened a webpage I get this message... "This computer will soon stop receiving Google Chrome updates because Windows XP and Windows Vista will no longer be supported." I…
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Skype customer service phone number
Good afternoon. Does anyone have the phone number for Skype customer service uk please as I've tried google and can't find it anywhere? Thank you
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Lap top battery
Ive got a new lap top...ooooh I was wondering whats the best way to use it? Do I keep the charge on all the time when im using it or do I drain the battery. Will the battery get damaged, me leaving it on charge?
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iPad update installed a load of tat
I updated my iPad and a load of unwanted useless (to me) Apps have been installed. Is there anyway I can uninstall please? Thanks.
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stirling 10 alarm
I have a stirling 10 alarm system. when I turn off mains power at meter board alarm will start to sound and I cannot get it to stop. the only way to stop alarm sounding is to turn on power again.
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Kindle
Morning, can anyone tell me how I delete books from my "cloud" on my Kindle. Thanks
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Getting my router on the map
OK, I'm thick, but I always assumed my iPad 3 had a GPS chip as it always correctly identified where I was using the maps app etc. Recently we were upgraded to fibre and given a new router by EE. Since then, the iPad can't locate itself. I did a bit of research and found that the device finds its location by the identity…
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Apple /IMAC advice please?
Hi there, looking at purchasing this Apple iMac 21.5-Inch (Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, Mac Os X) from Amazon, daughter is doing a level music tech at College and uses something logic pro x, would this machine run logic pro x ? Any advice welcome Thanks
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Why are SSD laptops so rare and expensive?
Given that 128GB Solid State Drives (SSDs) only cost £35 and are so much faster than HDDs, I find it strange that laptops still use HDDs as standard with SSD laptops costing a lot more or not being available at all many places. People often say to buy an HDD laptop and upgrade it to SSD, but what a hassle (especially…
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US to UK vhs tape conversion
friend has a load of American (USA) vhs tapes, apart from sending away for conversion , is there any way to view first , then convert to DVD , using basic equipment
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how to download from phone to laptop
I've got a Samsung mobile which I've had for a couple of years, no problems. I use to download photos to my Samsung notebook by just plugging usb cable in, it would show on the phone screen and the on notebook, no problem. Notebook died, so last week I bought a Lenovo laptop and I cannot get the photos to download.…
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epson printer wont print over wifi
This is driving me crazy! I can print over usb but not over wi-fi. The printer states connected over wi-fi on my sky network. The printer states connected to wi-fi. When I try to print it just sits in the que stating error. Thanks if anyone can help!!
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Lost volume on computer? anyone help?
Hello all, I have a optiplex 3020 and I clicked on updates and restarted the computer. However now the volume is really quiet from the speakers, it kind of sounds like a echoy a little bit and kind of tinny sounding but really quiet? How can I get it back to normal? Ive managed to turn up the volume but its still echoy and…
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Charger on HP laptop getting hot?
I have A HP Pavilion with Windows 10. When I use the charger it gets hot, not burning hot, just very hot. is this normal please?:eek:
