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Alpha Info Systems Scam (not Microsoft)
When using the computer I got a big warning sign appear saying my computer had a virus and to ring an 0800 number on the screen. I tried to close the computer but the message wouldn't go so I rang the number. I was panicked and someone said they were Microsoft support and that they're sort it out. They remotely accessed my…
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John Lewis website problem?
Has anyone else had problems buying on the JL site this afternoon pls? I've been trying to get to the checkout for a couple of hours but stuck in an endless wild goose chase :(
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Infected Computer
I've just used Malwarbytes on my computer and I have been infected with Riskware.IFEO Hijack. I've googled it and it sounds very serious and scary is there anything I can do to remove it completely from my computer.
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Possible to watch DVD on USB external drive?
Wonder if anyone can advise whether it's possible to watch DVDs on a laptop using a disc drive connected to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port?
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Greeting cards on Facebook
I would be grateful if some kind person could explain how I find/make greeting cards on Facebook. Thank you so much. xxx
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Which brand printer ink is cheapest?
I'm researching which printer to buy to replace an old Epson that bit the dust. I print a lot, so ink costs are important, but don't want to faff with generic ink as I've had lots of problems with it in the past. Which brand works out cheapest? HP is catching my eye at the moment. Thanks
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Logitech not honouring 12 month guarantee
Hi. Might be in the wrong thread but I'm after some consumer rights advice I purchased a brand new wireless logitech mouse from a registered UK business online in December last year. The device came with a 12 months warranty from logitech. The device has become faulty in those 12 months with very little use. The issue…
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Samsung S7 - Text Message
Hi I recently upgraded from the S4 to S7. I used to be able to create a text message and then set a time for text to be sent. This was a great facility but it doesnt seem to be available on S7. Does anyone know if you can set times for sending messages?
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Whats App scam - do I need to do anything?
I received identical Whats app messages from two contacts telling me to 'click here' for a Sainsbury's gift card. I'm well aware it was likely to be a scam so didn't click the link... on googling it said it's best to delete the message. On Whats app to 'select' the message for deletion you have to tap on it and this has…
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Best Android TV Box Sub £100
I'm currently using a firestick to run kodi....... but I'm interested in A bit of an upgrade, to make the most of my 50" 4K TV. As per the title I'm looking for advice on the best Android box I can get without spending more than £100. Any recommendations / advice welcome. TIA
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Please suggest a Web host for a site with lots of images. Go Daddy? etc?
Hello everyone My first post here so please take it easy on me. I work for a building company. My boss is not very good with technology etc. My boss yesterday had an Email from the company who host his web site telling him the direction of the web hosting company is changing and they are no longer providing stand alone web…
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Occasional touchpad/cursor problems.
I've had my new Lenovo laptop about three weeks now, and by and large, it's working fine. However, just occasionally I'll click on something (using the touch pad) and everything goes crazy - the cursor is all over the place and I cannot control it, the webpage goes smaller, other pages appear, parts of the webpage turn…
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Can't get into PC
My PC, running Win7, won't accept my password. It's coming up with, "The User Profile Service service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded" I'm using the correct password, but.........??
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Any Android experts
Did not know whether to post here or in the Mobile board but here goes. We have just got a new phone, Moto G4 Play running android 6.0.1. Old phone was on 4.1.1, but We liked the notification tone of Royal Horn which is not available on the new phone (very limited selection). Is it possible to transfer from old phone (I…
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Pci dss question
Hi, I need some help with regards PCI DSS complaince. Bt( who is my broadband provider cant seem to answer this question). Can anyone tell me how I go about solving this problem. how do I check for this? any help would be greatly appreciated "Are perimeter firewalls installed between all wireless networks and the…
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Help! Emails not deleting on Android Phone
I've got a Motorola Android phone (3G) and suddenly, yesterday, when I tried to delete emails on it, they just appear back in my inbox which is now really filling up. My email account is BT but it's working fine on my laptop (i.e. no problems deleting). Anyone had this problem or any idea how to fix it? Thanks
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Microsoft Security Essentials - issue
Hello Folks I need some assistance. I currently use this machine Toshiba Equium P300-16T, Vista Home Premium. I know that MS stopped supporting Vista last year and that doesn't/didn't bother me. Anyway for a few years I've been using Microsoft Security Essentials (anti virus & with the firewall turned on) without issue. A…
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Lightroom for Mac
Have been using Aperture since launch but need to upgrade so was thinking about Lightroom. Where's the best place to get a standalone copy rather than a CC version? Thanks
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Apple Airport Time Casule
Hi there, I have had an iMac for a few years now and I've got to the point where I'm debating whether or not to purchase the Apple Airport Time Capsule 3TB. Has anyone had or got one of these? And would you recommend them or not? Are they worth the £300-£400 they cost to buy one? I understand they are good for time machine…
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Laptop charging
I have often wondered about laptop chargers. Perhaps someone knows the answer to these three questions: 1 If the charger is connected to a live electricity supply but the other end isn't plugged in to the laptop, does it use any electricity? 2 If the charger is plugged in to the laptop but not connected to a live…
