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Website / Internet Legal Advice
I am not sure if this is the right place to ask such a question. I have for the last few months been trying to get some things removed from the internet that I had previously written. Most websites have been really helpful in removing things, however I have found one that is being a bit of a pain in the backside. They tell…
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Windows 10 upgrade problem.
Hi everyone, I probably know the answer to this but would appreciate thoughts! PC has 2 admin local accounts, A&B. Under account A I upgraded Win 8 to Win 10. Cortana isn't working, can't see it at all, nor is search & settings. I see from googling this is a common, on going issue. Tried some of the fixes without success.…
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Best easiest linux live cd to make so as able to delete windows 10 file/
Can anyone recommend a good and easy Linux cd to make so that I can load it, will be able to see my windows 10 drive and files and be able to delete a file in windows 10. Long story made short, got a new computer, windows 8.1 upgraded to windows 10, but for some reason or other system volume information which I understand…
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New computer fails to turn on.
We have a small form factor computer for out son, got through the family fund as he is non verbal and autistic. Has a separate monitor Only got it a week, but now the main unit fails to switch on a lot of the time, when power button is pressed on front usually a blue light comes on there but totally dead a lot of the time…
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New 15" laptop under £200 - suggestions?
Appreciate suggestions for a new laptop under £200, must have 15" screen or larger, prefer to see 4gb ram and 500gb hdd, or better of course!). Don't mind the OS. Would consider A1 grade (open box) returns, as long as it has a full warranty. Had a look at the usual, but Savonlaptops, Direct laptops, etc. Polite suggestions…
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Question about W10 clean install
Hi all, Have a laptop which is painfully slow since upgrading to W10 from W7 in some things like opening File Explorer and saving documents so was hoping a clean install would do the trick. HD is in 2 partitions, C: and D: , where C: holds the OS and app data and d: holds my files, pics, docs, etc. When reinstalling W10,…
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Kindle - v - Kobo January 2016
Ok - I am trying to do a crash course about how these work and what is best for my 93 year old Mum. She is used to her laptop so is able to think computer. I am finding it increasingly hard to take her to library and carry the books she wants and then she is finding it difficult to find books she hasn't read. We only have…
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Remote support for relative - any recs for which app
I might have to connect remotely to a relatives Windows lap top a couple of times over the next few weeks to help and show him how to do something. More than likely with an accompanying phone call at the same time. A google shows me several options and many are free for personal use but does anyone have any recommendations…
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safe blogging
can anyone point me in the right direction either in here or to a link that's tells me how to set up a blog,,, but not ones where the sites give you no rights on what they advertise on your blog,,,So I understand id have to pay ..just hoping not a lot ,,,unless of course there is such thing as a free blogging site that…
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iPad 2 problems since last upgrade
I've always found my iPad to be quick and efficient until I had my recent iOS upgrade. Now my iPad logs me out of network and I have to keep putting my passcode in and keeps flashing up messages to put in my passwords for emails and iCloud etc. Will I have to go back to factory settings to sort out the problem? It's also…
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Switching adapter needed
The Power block for my PC has given up the ghost. PC supplier (custom built) no longer stocks them. They are trying to source something else. Can anyone suggest alternatives? I don't pretend to understand all the input and output malarky so may be missing something out there. Grateful of any assistance....:) This is the…
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Advice about which laptop to buy
Hi all, The wife is after a laptop for her work courses she has to do. It won't be used for any editing of photos or videos (that I know of). I've shown her three and she has seen one (the first one below). Does anyone have any advice about which one is better?…
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Tesco HUDL Proportional Refund
Hi, Im after some advice please. I purchased 3 Tesco HUDLs for my kids last Xmas (Nov 14) and ALL 3 have developed the same charge port fault. This is a common problem and there many discussions about it. When the first one went i was happy to replace the port but then the second and third ones went and now the first one…
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New Smart Samsung TV disappointment...
I set up my new Samsung 40" UE40H6400 Tv today and am a bit disappointed. it doesn't feel any bigger than my 37" Panasonic and the picture seems inferior (Ive altered the settings and still not great) I've had the Panasonic LCD about 8 years, no problems but wanted a larger screen and Smart features. Am i just struggling…
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Unexpected Exception occurred when using Monarch hols website
Hi guys Been trying to book a holiday with Monarch hols. (Cheapest price I have found) However after inputting our party details I attempt to continue to the payment screen, I receive the message 'unexpected exception occurred' I beginning to think is a problem with my browser. Anyone any ideas what the problem could be if…
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Recommend A Reasonable Priced Laptop
Yes I know.............but I value the 'techie' peoples opinions on here. Basic specifications required Used for internet banking / emails etc not gaming 15 inch screen Not touch screen Not bothered about new could be a refurb or secondhand Must be windows but not really bothered about version Something along the lines of…
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HP Printer - incompatible cartirdge
Hi I have a HP printer (Deskjet F4500 series). All of a sudden today it stopped printing. When I open the HP solution centre it is telling me one of my cartridges is incompatible. Both cartridges are generic and have been in the printer for a few months without a problem. I have read that HP have updated firmware to stop…
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Browser problems
Hello I have been using IE9 for a while now & recently saw that Microsoft is no longer supporting it which would now risk Malware infecting my computer. I cannot download the newer versions of Explorer because I use Vista as my O/S. This was confirmed when I tried to download IE11. I have now installed Google Chrome & also…
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New £49 Kindle Fire?
My wife dropped her Kindle Fire HD and the screen is damaged. If I buy her the New £49 Kindle Fire will it do all what her old Kindle fire does and will she be able to transfer all her books and games to it?
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Will this PC Desktop run GTA 5?
Looking to get a cheap desktop for some business work and hoping this might be able to run GTA 5 so i can have a sneaky go on it. Will this spec run GTA 5 when i install Windows 7 at say 720p and be playable?…
