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Android tablet with keyboard
I am returning my windows tablet as is has gone wrong. I'm thinking of replacing it with an android as I couldn't get any of the apps I wanted with windows. Can anyone recommend one that has a keyboard - I just cannot use a touchscreen so really need a keyboard. Just want it for reading my email, internet and some apps!…
Panasonic Lumx broken screen help
Morning Not sure if anyone on here might be able to assist . I unfortunately managed to drop my lovely little Panasonic friend on holiday . It might be insured, about to try to claim, but of course will be inevitable excess The value is about 250 I think it's about 6 yrs old - excellent it is too. Having googled a bit I…
Windows Not Loading
Having loads of problems with my laptop - a Toshiba Satellite. First it wasn't loading any icons on the desktop, or letting me do anything. A message would then pop up to say windows wasn't loading, but it wouldn't let me do anything to sort it. When restarting it also won't go into Safe mode. (Have tried F8 and F7 as I…
One Drive problems
I am getting an error when I try using the Onedrive app on my Win 10 pro PC - last week it was fine !! "Your organisation doesn't allow you to sync your personal onedrive on this computer" This is my own device - not associated with any organisation - so why is this, now happening ? The only thing that I have done is…
Can I get someone off Gumtree to build a PC for me?
Hi all, Just wanted some advice - I have a powerful work laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon) but recently my work have implemented some strict policies that basically stop me from doing much personal stuff on my laptop (e.g. cannot move files in/out of the laptop, cannot install external software, cannot access personal email…
internet connections best options
we have a pc with no wifi whats the best option we have a pci slot power line wifi dongle or wifi extender then ethernet we have sky internet which isnt the best but looking to upgrade to fibre in the next month or so
Looking for a bit of advice Acer Aspire 5315
Hi, i recently got hold of an Acer Aspire 5315 It's currently running on windows 7 64bit Has 3GB of ram fitted I have noticed its running very slow, like in slow motion, chrome slow to open web pages, and freezes with more than one tab open etc? Should it be on windows 7, 32 bit? Does that make a difference? And should i…
Wifi repeater for hotspot
Hi There is a wifi hotspot nearby where I work, when I go to one end of office I can log into it but further in I am just too far and can only get 1 bar. I was wondering if there is a way I can just pass on and repeat the same signal if I put a repeater in, but with no admin to the people that are sending it? Essentially I…
Need 10" android tablet with hdmi and not too expensive
My Hudl2 seems to have given up the ghost so I am in the market for a replacement tablet. Needs to be 10" android. I chiefly use it to access the internet, and watch amazon prime, iplayer etc so needs decent battery life and good screen resolution. Must have an (any size) hdmi port to plug into tv. Looking on line at the…
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