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Quick Q re emails address
Sorry not very tech savvy.....I need to email someone and copy in a further half dozen, but I don't want to BCC as the email needs to be seen by all that it's been sent to all (if you see what I mean). However, I don't want to disclose anyones email address - is there a way I can send the email that way? I'm hoping I can…
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Fitbit & iPhone SE?
I'm not sure this is the most appropriate forum, but here goes. Given the various reports of poorly performing "fitness" bands/watches, and a flood of mostly Android compatible cheap items on eBay. Is there a more reliably performing fitness band to use with an iPhone SE, than a Fitbit? The Fitbit models are quite…
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Soundbars - waste of money?
At the moment i'm just curious about them, enough to do a bit of asking to see if it's something i may be interested in picking up (although i've been told previously not to waste time with cheap versions). I'm just wondering are these worth buying? What do they offer? Our speakers in the TV don't seem to be the best,…
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How to prepare a W10 laptop for sale
Just working up to selling a Dell laptop running Windows 10. I'd appreciate any suggestions for how to reliably remove personal files and hopefully return it to a point where it is as-new for the new owner. Is it possible to leave it without password protection so that the new user can set up their own administrator…
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word document on goggle drive
Hi I have the above and wish to move it to my documents folder as its my updated CV thus it in one other place Can you advise how to do this Kind Regards
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New Tablet glitchy
Purchased a new tablet in July My tablet screen has no scratches , but is very glitchy and slow -esp the keyboard(which takes ages to appear) and inputs.I reset the device but same problems.It works fine for about 10 minutes but then starts to misbehave .I have noticed a black border on top (note it obscuring battery icon…
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Satellite signal without cable
Is there a device to to this, maybe a coax-cable version of a power-line adaptor? I'll be emptying the living room soon for redecorating, and moving everything into the spare bedroom (except the VM Super Hub). For the internet connection I plan to use a couple of powerline adapters, but I'm wondering if there's a…
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Virgin Media powerline extender Password
I am trying to set up both our I pad and Samsung Tablets to receive the internet on our Virgin Media powerline extender. When I enter the password on the hub it comes up with a message "Unable to join the network Virgin Media_EXT Dismiss.What password should I be using to connect to the extender where will I find it. Both…
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Laptop for Media Production
DS is about to start a media production degree and I want to buy him a laptop. He has emailed Uni but they haven't got back. Should he get a Windows or a Mac? And will he need anything fancy or will most of the technical stuff be provided by the uni? Many thanks pin advance for any advice. I'm not very tech savvy.
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Scam phone calls
I have today had a new series of scam phone calls saying the usual that someone else is using my home hub but this time a new phrase has come in with them asking me to go to Google and type "Teamviewer 7. I obviously didn't but they said what do I see, I said a big notice saying this is a scam get off my *******g line when…
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Amazon Warranties
Hi there I just thought that I would share a warning with you all. in January 2016 I bought a Mainboard from Amazon.co.uk, on sale admittedly, £309 instead of £539, it appeared to be a bargain and exactly the specific item I was looking for. I bought it on Amazon Prime, which was a waste of time as the Prime Delivery was…
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Unable to log in to my Windows 10 Desktop
Hi there, I am unable to use my desktop after Windows 10 installed some updates automatically. I have even changed my Microsoft password but still its not recognizing the password. I can login to my Microsoft account with same details on my mobile. I have tried logging in safe mode as well but cannot login. I have…
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Connector?
VM box went wrong yesterday. Engineer turned up today & replaced router & was going to replace TV box. He couldn't do it because the cable going into old box(screw thread) won't fit new box connection, he said copper wire is too thick. All our VM cable's are buried behind skirting boards, so are not accessible. The only…
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CPU fan replacement
A friend (who lives far away) has asked me to replace his CPU fan when I next visit as it's making horrible noises and the PC shuts down intermittently (due to overheating, I presume). He has an HP Prodesk 400 G1 MT machine with an i3-4130 CPU. I understand the CPU uses the FCLGA1150 socket architecture. It's used as a…
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Backup Online
Alright guys I am in need of some help please... I have got a 4tb external hard drive which has just given up the ghost and at the moment I have lost all of the data on it.. Luckily I have been informed that it's still in warranty and I can send it back t them and they will recover the data for me.. Now I am wondering if I…
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Laser printer
Can anybody recommend a basic 3 in 1 laser printer black and white pl? One who will accept compatible toner. I am debating between brother or Samsung both under £100 ar Thanks
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Complaining on Facebook?
Made a complaint about a Company on FB however, they responded by putting all of my past complaints about other companies on the reply for all to see and making it public saying i'm a fake. I think this is wrong but they are doing it until i delete my negative review, how do i delete or stop them doing this.
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Two cables from satellite dish
Hello, I have recently moved into a fairly new build flat. In the living room there are two cables coming in from a satellite dish outside. From what I've read elsewhere, the previous owners probably had them plugged into a sky box or something. On top of that there are some of those built in to the wall tv ports but none…
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Easiest way to transfer numbers from one Samsung to another?
Ok, complete non techie alert. I have a new phone also a Samsung and I need to transfer the numbers from my old phone to it. Whats the easiest way to do this? I think some numbers are stored on the phone and some on the sim. Does this complicate things? Thanks as usual Fx
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Power supply for Lenovo desktop
Been given a Lenovo desktop, its actually 1 of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-ThinkStation-90BX001HUK-Desktop-Professional/dp/B00OPY11I2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_147_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G28YDZBCZFSNNRX21P99 Only thing is Im needing the power supply which is similar to this from ebay item…
