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win 10 system protection
Afternoon all, wanting to set a system restore point before loading new progs...but I find... my pc does not seem to have system protection turned on (in system settings option for turning on is greyed out and windows and disks are all in the off position). I was expecting it to be turned on by default and now have made…
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Time for the Galaxy s3 to go - what now?
Hopeing the techies can help me, looking to change my S3 for something newer, faster and with a better camera, but not to spend an absolute fortune so sub £250 for an unlocked non contract phone. One of the things that I don't like about the S3 is the amount of bloatware it has, and as far as I can see the later Galaxy's…
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CLKBank - Scam??
We have received several requests for transactions we have not made Looks like a major phishing scam. Thank goodness we didn't click any links. Please be careful https://www.sitejabber.com/reviews/www.clkbank.com
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BBC iPlayer not downloading nor streaming
Anyone else finding this? The only time it has happened before was when I was running out of space on the HDD (when downloading). It's not a bandwith issue neither and I've tried Firefox and IE.
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VPN hotspot question
I have a VPN app that works well on my android phone. Is it possible to connect to my home WiFi, then create a VPN hotspot through my phone to connect other devices?
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Delete website i own domain for
Hi i am the registered domain owner but the company who created the website changed the registrar and hosting to their own preferred company. How can i delete the website without speaking to the company who designed the site??
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New Laptop around £230
Hello am looking for advice please as I need a new laptop for Internet browsing (with 6-7 tabs open simultaneously) the odd bit of streaming/you tube music videos - not gaming or anything else. Do I need a fast processor for that, maybe a Quad rather than Dual core? I like a funky colour and nothing too heavy but obviously…
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Adobe update for linux mint
Adobe needs updating for firefox on linux mint pc. Linux 32 bit. These are the options. What to choose? APT for Debian/Ubunto YUM for linux .tar.gz for linux .rpm for linux
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Computer Running slow
My laptop running Win 10 and Firefox is suddenly running slowly and the mouse is jerking a bit. Does anyone know how I can solve this?
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Run Windows XP from an external USB drive?
I have a Dell Latitude D600 laptop with XP. I use it mainly for reading e-books and printing to an old HP laser printer that does not have 64 bit drivers. The hard drive is on the way out, it makes lots of rattling noises. I was going to fit an SSD that I have spare but it is a SATA drive and the Dell is IDE. Is there a…
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Best 3 in 1 Printer?
I've seen in another thread Epson XP-225. This still the best for home office use - printing, photocopying, scanning? Don't need anything too fancy and don't want to be ripped off with ink costs. Thanks
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Printer warns of "counterfeit carrtidge"
Hi everyone. Not on here often but don't know where else to ask this. My HP printer cartridge (yes, I do know how to spell it!), having happily produced stuff for me over the last two years, appears now to be bringing up an HP on-screen warning as it nears exhaustion. Something about it being counterfeit and did I buy it…
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Installation failed office 2016 for mac
Bought Microsoft office 2016,through hup at £9.95 it took ages to download. When. I installed got message installation contact Microsoft office. Can anybody help pl?
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Return Electronic Item to Shop or Manufacturer?
Hi I bought quite an expensive drone from a High Street store about 7 days ago. It's amazing technology, however mine is definitely not working right. I am confused as to whether I should return it to the store, or the manufacturer? Ideally, I'd like to try and get a replacement asap. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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What's the sound volume like on an Amazon Fire?
Evenin' all. My hudl is beginning to fall over so I thought I'd look into the cheap Fire that's on offer for £34.99 at the moment. I'm sure it's fine for my basic purposes, however the only - and only - thing I don't like about my hudl is the volume. I know many reviews mentioned this when the hudl first came out. I really…
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Replacement magsafe 2 45 watts
Looking to buy the above and keep as spare for MacBook air 13.3. Cheapest I could find on the internet is £46? Anybody has a recommendation and the cheapest is from £30. Not interested to buy from ebay. Thanks
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Amazon prime
Thinking of giving the amazon prime free trial ago, mainly to download the things i want to watch at a later date onto my tablet. I have been doing a bit of research and to do this i need the amazon prime video app, which is ok, but having looked on the google play store there is more than 1 app of this name, but do i…
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New Ipad
Please move if in wrong place thanks What do you guys think of the new Ipad 5th Gen/Red iPhone 7/7+ Ipad 5th Gen 32GB Gold/Silver/Black £339 128GB Gold/Silver/Black £429 Iphone 7 128GB £699 256GB £799 Iphone 7+ 128GB £819 256GB £919 You think the prices are fair?
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Late Email from gmail
A friend is sending me emails from his phone using a gmail address to my gmail address and it is taking up to a day before I receive them on my computer using google's web page. I can send myself emails using my Virgin email address to my gmail address and receive them almost instantaneously. Is this his problem or my…
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Iphone/Ipad not found in itunes
I updated itunes a couple of days ago. Since then I've not been able to sync my iphone/ipad as itunes does not show it as a device. I've tried a couple of different cables and USB ports and tried re-starting my devices and computer. Nothing has worked. Windows knows my device is plugged in but it doesn't show in itunes.…
