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How important is lifetime map updates on a Sat Nav
Sorry, amateur sat nav user alert.... I'm in the market for a new unit and wonder this time if I should go for a a model that has lifetime map updates. Not a big user but do prefer the dedicated unit compared to a App be honest but not sure if the extra investment is worth the additional money? Oh and one more thing- do…
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Buying a 2nd hand iPad
Am thinking of buying a 2nd hand iPad pro 12.9 and was wondering if theres anything i should look out for? I'm assuming the battery life will be pretty good still? And if its not, can they be replaced? (I've had iphone batteries replaced before)
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Amplifier and loudspeaker matching
Not sure if this is a reasonable techie question. For more than fifty years, I have been interested in "HiFi". Decent system assembled now after all those years, but still, as my question will reveal, not a great grasp of the electrics involved. I have been considering a way to release my wife from the rather intimidating…
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Roku express stick
I believe Roku Express stick is indedepent manufacurer and U Tube will continue to be available using this piece of equipment unlike the Amazon Fire stick. There seems to be several different types of Roku sticks what is the difference and are they easy to operate. What additional channels can you receive free if you have…
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Humax HDR-1100S Sound
I recently purchased a Humax Freesat recorder HDR-1100S to replace the Sky Q box I had previously. If I watch HD channels or catch-up television the sound is fine. However, when I watch a SD channel I can't hear anything unless I crank the volume on my sound bar right up. The sound when I stream things using my Roku is…
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Fail
My Asus computer is having problems with this large update it has failed to install 3 times now. I am guessing it is because I do not have enough memory? So does this mean I need to buy some more memory and install it Be nice not very computer savvy with things like this .:)
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Apple iPhone 5 how do I erase my account and create a new one?
I have vacated my iPhone 5 for a new Motorola Moto C android smartphone today as they have stopped supporting the 5 from September this year, however I am giving it to a friend to palm it off onto whom wants it. The question is how do I delete my existing Apple account from the iPhone 5 I have and set a new account in my…
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New Nokia 3310 problem - help!
Please can someone help; I can't work out how to switch the predictive text on and it's driving me nuts ! I get to the screen that says predictive text is switched off and I click on English and highlight predictive text, but it doesn't switch on. Please can someone give me an idiots guide on how to do this. Many thanks.
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Bought wrong type of XBox Digital Download code
Hi there like a numpty I bought this from Tesco Xbox Live £25 GBP Xbox One (Digital Download Code) thinking it was XBox live gold - should have realised that is is too cheap. I cannot get a refund from Tesco. It's for my son's christmas but can you put it towards XBox live gold on Microsoft does anyone know or what could…
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Removing windows "Apps"
Is there any way to remove the "Apps" I never use on windows 10? I'm thinking Connect, Get Help, Groove Music, Mail, Mixed Reality, Outllok, movie maker..... Can't seem to find an option to uninstall them?
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Changing to new android phone
I'm changing my phone (both are Android) and would like to transfer everything from the old phone to the new phone. I've consulted Google and am now confused. What is the easiest way to achieve what I want to do? I've never really got to grips with Android, being much happier with a windows operating system, so please…
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How to connect new tv and DVD player to virgin STB
New LG flat screen tv arriving today - will need to connect to Virgin Media set top box (not tivo). Is there an idiots guide, ideally with pictures, anyone can point me to on how to cable the VM box back up also my Panasonic recorder/dvd player? (it is a VM cable connection) (Replacing much older tv so doubt the interfaces…
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Nokia 130 problem
Hello I have a Nokia 130 I purchased new about 3 months ago & I am on Virgin PAYGO. A few days ago a problem started. Although I can make calls & send texts I can no longer receive calls or texts. When I ring my mobile number number from my landline it says I am not available, friends have confirmed this. I have also…
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Best app/website for editing videos?
I need to film a few clips, which might be seperste/ need editing in between, and then stitch the individual clips into one long one. What’s the best app to do this that is simple to use? I have the new iPad 2017 which I’ll be using. Then would drop box/ we transfer be the best to upload them on to share? Thanks guys…
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Whats wrong with my computer?
Whats wrong with my other computer? Earlier tonight I was looking at a couple of pages on MSE the the screen suddenly had a load of mouve sqeggles all over it. No keys worked but the fan worked I cashed it now there is nothing not even the fan but the on/off button keeps fashing I have tried removing the battery and…
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How to find out and stop installation in progress
I am on Windows 10 and keep getting message there is another installation in progress. How do find out what it is and stop it please
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Humax Freesat Recording -
- to an external device, via the USB ports in the Humax. Is this possible? I would like to record certain programmes to an external Hdd and/or a USB DVDRW. Any channels, including BBC. And yes, I have a TV licence. My Humax is a HDR-1100S. Also, how to play and record to my NAS, certain BBC DVD's? Such as "Rome", "Peaky…
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Windows ME
I am looking for a safe download site for Windows ME Anyone got any good ideas ? Also a working product key Thanks
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Now tv
I have a NOW TV £10 pass from supermarket, I have created a NOW TV account. 1 I typed in voucher number and it didnt work, I tried lower case and upper case 2 NOW TV wants my bank card payment details (to check your over 18, and we will save your card details so you can add more now tv passes at any time) which I dont want…
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How much internet useage is a page refresh?
Excuse my ignorance, so please bear with me. I use a popular spread betting app on my iPad, and often sit for couple of hours monitoring it, as it refreshes very few seconds (using wifi). I'm looking to buy a large tablet with 4G/cellular and trying to work out, roughly, my usage to find the best SIM only data deal Or am i…
