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Saving money on security programs?
OK, last time I asked this question it was deleted and I am not sure why. Maybe I just posted it in the wrong place. Anyway, here goes. I am looking to save money. I know it's important to take your computer security seriously, especially when you work as a freelancer as I do. The thing is I hate spending so much money on…
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Listening to a song on iPad.
Hi does anyone know how I can listen to a song on my iPad that I have received in an email please.
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Mifi Problem.
I have got a Huawei E589 Mifi that connects to two mobile phones and a Win10 tablet. All three connect to the Mifi but the two android phones have no internet connection until I sign into the Mifi using 192.168.1.1 on my tablet. If I don't want to use the tablet and try to sign into 192.168.1.1 using any one of the android…
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Network connections
I might be in need of some new network hardware but I am looking for an interim solution. I have a home built NAS which is split into 4 network drives but they all start disconnected. I think it is because the drives are being reconnected prior to the network being fully functional (due to hardware issues). Is there any…
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Shredder capable of handling padded envelopes?
Due to my job I get a lot of padded envelopes through the post - these generally have a thin layer of bubble-wrap glued to their inner surfaces. Is there any kind of shredder which will handle these or am I better off burning them? I have loads of the damn things but don't want to spend an eternity cutting off the address…
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Security what security? (Norton)
Where do you stand when your internet security fails to protect you? A few weeks ago I followed an old link to a site that had been taken over by "ransom ware". No intention of calling the ransom number (USA), I shut down the browser, ran a few checks (no software installed) and carried on working. When I next wanted to…
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How to cancel facebook notifications?
I don't know what I clicked but I'm getting swamped with fb notifications from 'Best Videos' eventhough I've blocked them. They're the comments from subscribers which come to my inbox then I have to tick each one to send into 'spam', but they still keep on coming. It's Yahoo (I know, don't tell me, but I've had it for…
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HP Envy 4524 printing photos problem
Hi, I'm trying to print photos with the HP Envy 4524 but the colours are not right. Faces are too orange, purple is coming out red, etc. I'm using gloss photo paper and best print. I've tried altering the colour, brightness of the photos I see on the laptop using Paint, HP Photos, Windows 10 etc but they still print the…
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which tablet should I buy?
please recommend me a tablet to buy as I don't really pay attention to these sort of things, thanks
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Scanning help please.
Hi all, I need to email some copies of documents over to my son in Thailand fairly urgently, as wanted to avoid risking postal service due to time to get there and possible loss.. Have an all-in-one HP deskjet 2510 printer/copier/scanner and my laptop runs Windows 7. When i hit the "scan" button on printer, the power light…
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Wired mouse with PgUp and PgDn buttons?
Our Windows 10 build at work is very tightly tied down, and I cannot load any mouse drivers or mouse control panel software. My mouse at home is a Logitech M570, and I really like having two small buttons that I have configured as PgUp and PgDn. However, I can't use it at work (I don't have permission to load either the…
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HP tablet screen resolution Issue!
Hello, I have an HP tablet which though turn on but none of the app do open now. It gave information that '' This app cannot open.... The screen resolution is too low for this app to run. Change your screen resolution '' Please help Cheers
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Backing up internet favourites
Hello Technophobe question here. Can anyone advise how I can copy/backup my internet favourites/bookmarks to an external device e.g. external hard drive & then move them back again. My browser is Firefox. Thanks
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Twitter Media
Media will not play in my Twitter feed. I'm using Firefox. Anyone know what I can do to resolve this. Thanks.
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Website sale
Hi, Not sure if this is the right place to post my query, so please advice if I'm wrong. I am wanting to sell my ecommerce website. I Set it up two years ago, but unfortunately due to some personal circumstances I haven't had the time to commit to it. I now have taken on an employed job instead, and will no longer need…
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Norton safe web icons
I seem to be missing the green ticks from norton safe web when I do a search on Google..........the ones that say that site is safe..... does anyone know how to get them back please?
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Asus tablet not turning on
My tablet is not turning on after overnight charging. Any ideas what tbe cause might be? thanks seb
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How does my browser know where I live ?
Hi All, If I go into Internet Explorer OR Google Chrome and type "Where Am I", a map comes up showing the name of my home town. I could understand if it came up with the location of my ISP, which is NOT in my home town. So, how does it know? Where is it held? I use ccleaner daily, so please don't tell me to clear my…
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Windows 7 won't display MP3 player to allow me to drag & drop music files??
Hi all! Looked in control panel, device manager, etc...tried different USB ports (power to mp3 as lights on & when 1st plugged in I got a 'installing driver' notification on task bar too the far right of screen). Am I being urber thick???? Device name is CMP312_SG-(according to booklet with player)-done a search-can't find…
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Button batteries on Airmail?
Hi all, I'm trying to send a motherboard that I sold to Luxembourg, but the thing has a lithium (ion?) button battery in it. Parcel2Go (on behalf of DPD) have a tick box saying "any batteries in your parcel will cause the parcel to be rejected", which now has me worried. Am I not allowed to send such a small battery…