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small battery CNB G1 - S
Hi i have a paper weight that has a clock in it and the battery thats in it is a CNB G1 - S Please can you help with a replacement or advise on what battery i can use? Thanks
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HP250G2 Windows 8.1 - new SSD
Hi everyone :) Apologies for another SSD related thread.... I have a HP 250 G2 (Windows 8.1) with a failing HDD (weird noises, some minor windows errors, data loss etc) that I'm currently using till the HDD inevitably dies. I was going to replace it with a SSD instead of buying a new laptop. Was looking at the following…
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Safely Dispose of Ancient Computer Equipment
Can anyone please advise me how to safely dispose of the following two ancient computer items? -An ancient tower unit, the screen belonging to it no longer works. -An ancient laptop that no longer works. How can I delete the information on these two devices so no one can get any personal details off these items?
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Digital TV + PVR
I've been using my old Humax box (9150) with an old TV, and have now bought a digital one. I've connected it up through the scart but I'm very disappointed with the picture quality. If I buy a newer Humax (HDR-FOX T2) will I be able to benefit from the better screen?
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startup issue
I want to stop Origin from delaying the close down. I cant find the list of programs re. startup/close down. I thought it was in "Startup", but its not taking me there. Any help thanks ordep Running W7
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updating itunes
Happy new year to you all. Iam have a problem with updating itunes it say there is a newer version to download but when i click on the download now button it just does nothing. So clever me thought i would uninstall it and then reinstall it to the latest version. But it want uninstall the older version, it says cant find…
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Alexa tips
Ok i went and got one for Christmas I have set up all the usual things, talk sport in morning, spotify, traffic to work, shopping list What are people using it for any magic tips ? and ways to use them ? that are not on the usual websites
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Eurosport player issue on Roku stick.
I have got a Roku express stick and have the amazon prime video app on it and have just signed up to the eurosport player channel via amazon prime video. i have gone to watch the live channels and it keeps taking me back to the amazon prime video part but will let me watch the catch up stuff from eurosport player. so why…
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From Samsung to Honor 7: Old whatsapp messages Issues
Good evening, I was using Samsung then have to change to Honor 7x but some important whatsapp messages were NOT carried over. In fact all messages 5-6 weeks were NOT there. What can i do? Thanks
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Do most tablets slow down over time?
Hi, I have noticed this with the google nexus in the past and now with the kindle fire 8 hd bought a year ago. I have put a fair amount of apps on it, and also have used a few junk removers like Cleanmaster, which warn me of junk and low memory on the tablet. Thought has crossed my mind though that these apps are probably…
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Power Bank advice
Need some advice please, I use a Satmap hand held GPS which is good but very power hungry. I do a lot of long- distance walking and running and intend to do a 100 mile event soon and need the GPS to navigate for up to 40hrs. The LiPol battery in the unit would need recharging several times during this event and I was…
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Gmail account synced with Outlook.com
Hi I have set up my Outlook.com web-based email to include my Gmail account. When my gmail arrives, it is in a separate inbox. When I reply to gmails, I would like these to show my gmail address. At the moment they are defaulting to my Outlook address when I reply, and I have to remember to change this for each one. How do…
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My WIFI problems
I have problems with my WIFI range. Xbox disconnects from upstairs bedroom and i have just put up an IP camera and that also disconnects frequently. I have already used WIFI analizer app to find the best available channel. I have also searched all local routers and found an available channel which is not being used by…
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Samsung tablet going off/on
When I am surfing on my Samsung tablet, suddenly the screen goes blank, as if its been turned off, within 3 secs, it back again. Any ideas please. I'm using the original charger. Model sm/t580
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Sonos Play Bar
Has anyone got this? Does it double up as a good speaker for streaming music too? is it worth the high price?
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How do I put an underscore under text online form?
Hi folks, I am registering for a different forum and they want me to put an underscore under my username, not between letters or at end or start, measure to prevent spammers they say. How do I do this as all my attempts have failed including trying to copy from word?
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Passcode Problem
My iPad is looking for a passcode. I think I’ve forgotten it and I’m been locked out for upto fifteen minutes I say ‘think’ because I know the passcode on my iPhone and there is no bother there. Will the passcodes be the same or does it depend on how they were set up? Just to be sure. The passcode on my iPhone 6s is a six…
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One set of Bluetooth earphones won't connect to new wifi/Bluetooth card
Hi I replaced my wifi/Bluetooth card recently. While I was there I upgraded from a 802.11 b/g/n card to a 802.11ac Everything is fine, except with one pair of cheapo bluetooth headphones. Windows sees them but after trying to add them as a bluetooth device, it returns":check the PIN and try connecting againcancel There is…
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PC wont boot hard drive
To try and keep it simple: 2 drives in the machine. Let's call them C & E. C: 256GB SSD E: 2TB SSHD The machine has been set up on a dual boot (and has been since 2016 - the last time it was formatted) but here's the unusual part - both drives are running windows 7 64 bit pro. I know i know, unusual. But it's worked for 2…
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Disable links in emails received?
Hi all. I use Microsoft Outlook to send/receive emails. Is it possible to disable all links embedded in received emails?
