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Advice on Repair
Recently I brought a De’Longhi HCX9124E Panel Convector Heater: picture link It's a nice little heater but the tilt sensor is malfunctioning and after contacting De’Longhi they're getting me to send in the receipt, the plug (cut off from the cable) and the heater's safety info sticker. Once they get this they're going to…
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Firefox
I bought a new desktop computer about 6 weeks ago. Works well. When Firefox is updated it shows that it is the 32 bit version. I thought with my previous computer I was using a 64 bit version of Firefox. Am I correct? Do I lose anything with the Firefox 32 bit version??? If I do is there a way I can upgrade to the 64 Bit…
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Apple Watch Workouts - Red or Green ring for workouts?
I can't find the answer to this anywhere, and I'm not talking about the Calorie, Exercise or Stand rings. I'm wondering about the workout app on there. I've completed a few different workouts including Indoor/Outdoor walks/runs, as well as indoor cycling. I've tested a few walks and I passed my target calorie burn and the…
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New Computer - please critique and advise
My old desktop computer is showing it’s age and it’s time that I upgraded. Currently running on Windows XP, I use the computer for Word, Excel, Frontpage (really!), general internet browsing, listening to music, YouTube, Skype, SkyGo, email. I don’t play games. I do tend to have several applications running at once - say…
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Air quality monitoring at home?
Hi all, I'm looking for something that could detect levels of air pollution in the house. I don't know how close you can get to the measurements taken on the DEFRA website as they probably use very sophisticated and expensive equipment? I'm not too clued up on what the various detectors/monitors do with things like VOC,…
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Unlocking iPad Air 2 on O2
I've an iPad Air 2 locked to O2, can this be reliably unlocked? Ta
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2 ethernet cables from 1 filter?
Any ideas on how to run two ethernet cables from one telephone socket filter? ( The filter runs one ethernet cable at the moment and a telephone line) I have PC and a PS3 that usually need to be online at the same time. Thanks F
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usb compatibility
Dear all, just wondering if usb 3 is backwards compatible with usb2. The machine says no, refuses to read usb2. seb
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Need to download Office 2007 or 2010
I have a floor pc that has Office 2007 installed and I have loads of documents that I have created on it. I want to transfer all of the documents to my laptop (Windows 10) which doesn't have Office installed. I see there are lots of companies offering cheap 2007 downloads does anyone have any recommendations of how go…
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Removing a User in Windows 10
Hi. After getting my laptop, I played around and managed to create an unwanted user. I got around to removing it today and followed the usual "Control Panel/User Accounts/Add or Remove User accounts" and choose to delete files and folders. However, although the user account is no longer there - all the files and folders…
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Nuclear cyber attack
An interesting factual film about cyber warfare is available here on the iPlayer for anyone interested.
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How often to print to keep Epson injets nozzles clean?
Hi folks, I have three Epson inkjets and try to use compatible ink as much as possible. Overall I don't do a lot of printing. but like to have a few spare printers so that if I do need to print something important at least one. printer is working. Got the printers on clearance, and just wondering as as to not let the…
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What laptop from PC World
Hi would like some advice please. Have a voucher for a replacement laptop from PC World and wondering what one to go for. Have about £675 (£750 with 10% off at mo) to spend and would be used for kids homework, work, browsing and bit of gaming. Thinking of either HP Envy X360 15-aq160sa £679.99 , Dell Inspiron 15 5000 I7…
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PC losing internet connection
As above, my PC is constantly dropping its wireless connection. All other devices connected (TV, ipads, phones, computer) don't have the issue. I have tried updating drivers but no change, the only thing that works is Troubleshoot Problems which resets the wireless adapter. I've copied the log below, the internet provider…
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Would love a go pro
Hi! I would really love to get a go pro preferably with a screen on it, I have seen a hero + on amazon for £179.99 would this be a good price? Im a bit confused with all the different versions, all I really want it for is to take videos of my kids in sea/pool etc, and maybe try it on rides when in disneyland! Thanks so…
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App not opening
I've got an old IPhone 4 & I've downloaded the Payqwik app to it but it won't open. I've tried shutting down & restarting the phone, deleating & reinstalling the App & loging out & back in to iTunes but still it won't work. Any ideas on how I can get this to open?
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screen saver problem
I keep setting my screen saver to play photos from my picture folder but it seems to show mainly photos from one particular folder within it, I put my recent photos in the folder from the last eighteen months, they are all large images from my new camera. its a bit annoying
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Price for 2009 Macbook please
Hi, My friend is selling her MacBook from 2009, and I am interested in buying it. However, I have no idea what would be a decent price to offer. Could anyone please advise...? Thanks in advance
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Disqus and Main Site
Hi guys. May seem like an obvious question... but why can't I post on main site using this log in? Seems I have to use other social media log in (er nooo) or sign up with Disqus......
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Nexus 7 tablet -how to start camera
I've got a Nexus 7 tablet. I think it's got a camera, backward facing, lens above display. I can't find how to start it. How do I start the camera ?
