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HP laptop security fix
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05827409
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Keyboard doesn't work after HP patch and update
Hi I ran the patch and the laptop did an update when I switched off the laptop. Now when I try and log on - there's no cursor and no keys seem to work. Does anyone have any ideas please? The laps is not a couple of months old! Thanks
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Mi vue 358
Hi! All, hope I am doing this right way? I have a MIVue 358 dash cam. The suction cup and windscreen mount has broken and thus need new windscreen attachment. Tried online search but can't find replacement. Search comes up with different names for attachments, but none are the same. Anyone have any useful suggestions…
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BT Homehub 5 query
I have been given a home hub 5 after upgrading from 3 version. It seems fine after plugging it in, all devices iPhone, iPad and iMac working, wouldn't say it is any different to be honest. However, when I checked on my mac today it shows that although I have full wireless signal and is ticked, there is another one showing…
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Kodi "builds"
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience with/can suggest a reliable current "build" for kodi.. Have been using Nemesis but it has gone a bit flakey recently. nb : obviously I am not using this to access any pirated content, I just like to have a fancy skin when accessing youtube ;)
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Delonghi kettle repair !
Hi All, I have been asked by my daughter to have a look at her Delonghi cordless kettle (KBO3001) which has stopped working (don't know how old it is), I checked continuity from the plug to the kettle base and that was OK, I then took the actual base off the kettle (3 security screws) and found the heating element was…
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TP Link or Develo?
I have TP Link 500 at the moment but my tv on demand keeps freezing. Going to change to 1200 but do I go for TP Link or Develo? Which is best
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Safari
Barclays bank has said they do not like(not sure if that is correct word) Safari and say I need to download another internet browser, i do not wish to do this for security reasons and do not want to change my bank until after July when my barclays mortgage is finished, any suggestions please, i get the message safari…
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Spam
I have a blog, because some of my readers are not signed in to Google their emails go into spam, so I have to open any anonymous emails. This morning I have found 12 vile messages accusing me of having !!!!!! and pedophile stuff on my computer, which is just not true. I am getting really fed up and I want to report the…
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iCloud storage prompts
I keep getting prompts that I haven't got enough storage space on iCloud and I need to upgrade; yet I have 1.3 gb available out of 5 gb free still .... This only occurred when I upgraded my new iPad to the latest 2017, not that it should make a difference ! But anyways I can rectify this as I'm confused when I've got space…
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Android Colour Temperature
Is there a way of adjusting colour temperature on Android? A friend had his LCD screen replaced recently and is now saying the colours look washed out - I've seen it and it certainly looks rather grey. It's Android 6.0.
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Belling cooker
One of the hotplate control knobs on my 2007 Belling 317an electric cooker broke off in my wife's hands last night. The hotplate will not switch off or get any cooler. I can find replacement knobs, but there may be a switch problem as well. There is a small amount of broken plastic left inside, stuck to the metal stub of…
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e Bay hacked?
Tried to log into my e Bay account, inputted correct info but kept asking me to reset the info? When I asked for e mail confirmation it said it has sent me an e mail to an address ending in .ru! (Russia?) Obviously I know this can't be correct so tried to phone them, the web site said it was unable to receive calls or…
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My lap top has gone nuts
I was using my lap top tonight when suddenly three pages opened one after the other and the picture turned sideways. I have no idea how to sort it out. My lap top is a Lenovo B50-10.
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IT home support in London?
Can anyone recommend a cheap IT support service that comes to your house in London?
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Documents - Onedrive
On one of my laptops I have Documents (Onedrive) the other says Documents (This PC) How do I get the second to show Documents (Onedrive)
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Ceiling speakers
Looking for three pairs of ceiling speakers. Best quality for reasonable price - is around £50/pair a good budget? Development project is wired to connect to a 'music system' in the corner of the room. Any recommendations?
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PC not working after windows update
I’ve got a fairly old PC running Windows 10. The last windows update didn’t install properly. After restarting it got to 81% and just stopped. I left it for hours. I had to turn the PC off. Now the PC won’t boot. It tries to boot Windows then says ‘Restoring your previous version of Windows...’ spins for a few minutes then…
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Win 10 activation
I've not seen it in the flesh, but just had a phone call from a friend saying that the PC I lent him is saying Win 10 is no longer activated. The PC originally had a legitimate Win 7 and was upgraded to Win 10 in 2016. Another friend used it for several monthswhile we sorted out a new machine, no problems. It's now a fresh…
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I pad activation lock
I have my dad's ipad (old one!) my dad died 5 years ago and i have been using his i pad ever since. It never had a password to get in so I have been happily using it since he died. All of a sudden I get a message saying that it has an activation lock on it because its owner has used find my i phone to link it to their…