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Using own router with Sky ADSL
I've been helping a friend set up his LAN at his home. How can I set up his Sky router (SR102) so that it is ONLY used as a broadband modem, and is connected to a Draytek Vigor2860ac router which would handle everything on the LAN side? I'd want DHCP running on the Draytek router, but can't find a way to disable it on the…
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Broadband Alternative
Hi guys I have been offered a contract position that I will be remotely working from home. The only issue is I have really bad broadband.... What are the best options for an alternative? I have a 4G mifi unit that I sometimes use with a 20GB data limit. Is this my only option? Or is there other options out there? Thanks in…
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Why do phone & tablet connect to wifi, 3 x computers don't?
As above, having issues with my internet for the last week, (John Lewis/Plusnet), bought a TP link wifi router about 6 months ago as the old 'freebie' technicolor modem was useless for wifi Was fine for months but now I can't connect with any of the 3 computers we have (2 x laptops and a desktop) yet can connect every time…
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Drone insurance question
Hi all - This might seem quite a technical question, but I'm more asking from a legal point of view and would be curious to get others' opinions on this. I am a web designer by trade and also own a drone, which I just fly for fun. I've had a few client ask me recently about filming for them, but I'm aware of commercial…
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Garageband ???
I heard a fella talking on the radio yesterday about Garageband. He said he used it on his phone but you can use it on your computer. He'd started writing his own songs & music, playing all different instruments, which he couldn't before. Now he's started his own Youtube channel. Does anyone know exactly what it is; how it…
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Go pro hero 5 advice
Good Morning . My young son has saved all his money and brought a go pro 5, however we have done everything that it says to do to start it like updates s d card fully charging etc. It has a 32gig sd card that my son brought (sandisk) but it just keeps beeping then turning off? Please can anyone give advice my son has…
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Possible to Adapt Epson SX115 for Wireless?
Hi, With our HP Wireless printer having failed, I've dragged the old faithful Epson SX115 out of the loft after several years, and it still works!! Obviously, we can only print from a USB connected laptop, but I was wondering if anyone has managed to find a way to connect wirelessly using one of the Bluetooth adaptors…
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MacBook Pro
Need advice.. What's the best option for me?? I have a MacBook Pro late 2012 500GB (Disc Drive Model) (Had it for 4 years) I use it for FM 17 (FM 18 from October/November) Sim City 4,Cities in Motion, iTunes Web browsing & watching videos... I wanted to upgrade to a 1/2TB SSD (Got quote £300 for SSD & £75 transfer data). I…
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Canon Pixma MP460 - colour cartridge needed?
Hi all, I have a Canon Pixma MP460 all-in-one and mainly use the inkjet printer function. At present it says both my cartridges are low and I need to replace them. My question is do I need to replace the colour one if I am only going to print in black & white? I've done some reading online and from what I can gather I…
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Replacement mouse
I have had a 'Microsoft USB Trackball Explorer' for years, ever since they came out. Love it. Can you say what mouse I should look at that works along the same lines as the Trackball. Thanks
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Looking to buy an macbook pro- Interest free
I'd like to get a macbook pro now but spread to costs interest free. I've found a 10 month interest free. Anyone have any better advice or good deals? Thanks
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Web data refusing to budge on ipad
When I hit remove web data on the iPad some of it refuses to go. It may not be too much of an issue but it does annoy. Specifically ever since we had the virgin media wifi app there is permanently virgin media data even though we deleted the app ages ago. I looked at the Scottish fa website recently. Now we have data from…
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Printer serious head cleaning - thoughts?
I was recently given an Epson photo printer (five individual colour cartridges plus black) plus a couple of dozen assorted cartridges for it. Unfortunately there are several of most colours but none of two! Also the majority are compatibles and not genuine Epson It had not been used for a long while so it was fairly well…
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Copying System Partitions without formatting disk
I am trying to swap upgrade a 1tb disk with a 2tb disk, the tricky bit is that they are both in use and have data on them. My initial approach was to look at largest partition on 1tb drive and make space for it on 2tb drive, then to copy that partition to 2tb drive, then delete from 1tb drive and copy 2tb partitions into…
