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Outlook 2016 email problem
Hi there folks, I'm having a problem with outlook email 2016 (ok it was a key I got form ebay but seemed to work ok until lately) I have three email accounts added to outlook and now when I open the software I get the message on a big dialog box "you can't sign in with a personal account use a work or school account…
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New laptop spec advice
Hello all I work for the NHS and with the coronavirus now need to consider remote consulting. I'm looking to buy a new laptop that I can use with this in my mind. I would like a good screen resolution, ability to render video consults well (not sure if I need a good graphics card), decent camera/mic and has a decent run…
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Stopping Microsoft accounts Borging a local account
I know somewhere there is a Win 10 setting that will allow you to log into Microsoft services without having the Microsoft account assimilate the local account, but I don't seem to be able to find the right Google search terms to locate it. Can anyone help me find it, please?
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I want a set of cordless phones where you can group the handsets for intercom purposes.
This question is probably a bit too obscure, but I'll ask it anyway! My question relates to the intercom function/calls between handsets on cordless phones. I'm wanting a cordless phone with 4 handsets - two for me and two for my neighbour in a nearby flat. Currently we have a set of 4 handsets and she has one, I have 3. I…
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Facebook Ads Access - Theft and the Law
I have recently been a victim of the Facebook advert service. I currently run ads on Facebook but today Facebook banned my personal account (no reason, they just did). Now I can accept this, however, as I am running ads I'm no longer able to access them but they continue to charge me for them so essentially they are…
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Scanning using a network printer-Possible?
Hi folks, I have no problem printing over home network to my two Epson inkjet printers in another room from computer an Epson Xp 235 and xp 322, but would like to scan over my home network too and get the scanned document shown in my computer running windows 10 pro. Beginning to think this is not possible as I would need a…
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Email and web hosting recommendations
Hi there, Has anyone had any issues using 123 reg? I'm finding many of my emails are being sent into junk folders and therefore not being received. I've contacted them and they've asked me to check my spf records but this has not fixed it. I'm now looking to change host for my email and website. Can anyone recommend a good…
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can I speak to technical please
ok , you will do , simple motorcycle cam chain , the cam is sitting approx 1/2 tooth out of alignment moving it a tooth on the cam spk throws it 1/2 tooth the other way the cam sprocket has 72 teeth , the crank sprocket has 36 teeth , ie its 2 to 1 (its a 4 stroke dummy) before i go and rip the side off her , as its 2 to 1…
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Will You Be Downloading and Using the New NHS COVID-19 Apps?
I just worry about privacy issues and whether the data could be misused. How do you feel about it? Maybe you feel it is your civic duty...
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Laser printer
Hi all I've currently got an Epson Stylus SX115 inkjet (I think) printer, but don't really use it very often. I'm looking to get a cheap(ish) B&W laser printer to replace it (I'll keep the Epson on case I need to print anything in color) as most of my printing is documents (so only need B&W) and I believe lasers are…
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Audible Book purchased in error
Hi there,I have an Audible account, I used my 2 free credits and then cancelled my subscription when the 30 days trial was up, as I thought £7.99 a month was a bit steep.Anyway, I purchased a Kindle book on Amazon that was on offer for 99p, no problem. But when I looked at my order history, the corresponding audio book had…
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MS Word takes over Google document
I am using google drive to create a document it saves as a ODT file I also did a "save as" and made it a DOCX the thing is if I go to google drive and open the file from there it opens okay in google drive but if I go to the folder on my PC where I saved it to as well it opens in MS Word can I stop it opening in the Word…
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Can someone hack into smart tv to get access to internet.
I use my mobile data for internet as I get unlimited data and don't have home internet. I first noticed a month ago that someone appeared to have hacked into my phone I could see something called "connected device" and was using my internet, my phone slowed up considerably I changed the passwords of the hotspot and all was…
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Windows 10 Drive Pool - Vanished
Hi I hope someone can help. I have a 3 internal drives operating as a drive pool on my Windows 10 PC. Yesterday the drive pool has vanished. When I go to Disk Management the drives and the drive pool is not showing up at all. I've restarted my PC a few times and still no joy. Has anyone got any advice as to how I can fix…
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New TV
I have a plasma pioneer kuro (I think that’s how it’s spelt). My ex husband picked it, it was expensive. I really fancy a Phillips Ambilight, it’s LCD & Smart. Would the Phillips have a better picture as technology has moved on so much? The pioneer is still perfect, but then I don’t have another to compare it too.
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Where are all the half price amazon echo show 8s gone?
I bought myself one last month from amazon, they were £60 everywhere. I waited for mine from amazon so it would be ready configured to my amazon account, but they were £60 everywhere, Argos & currys too. my daughter loves it and wants one for her birthday, they’ve all jumped back up to £120. are there any for £60 anywhere…
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Gas Oven
I have a 23 year old Leisure Rangemaster 110 gas range with double ovens. The oven we mainly use has developed a fault, The oven lights OK & the flame burns but only very low about a 10 mm flame. The flame does not flare up to full heat as the other oven does. Is this a thermocouple fault or thermostat fault ??
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Camera for a first time photographer 19 year old
My daughter would like a camera for her 19th birthday but has never owned one before and I don't have a lot of money - any suggestions for a purchase for a first time photographer
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Caller ID on 18866 outgoing calls
A friend of mine has been using 18866 where you dial that code on making a call on your landline and it gives you a cheaper call and avoids it going via your telephone line provider at a high price. His question concerns caller ID, as it seems when he makes a call it doesn't display his number to the called party, I think…
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Yet another cheap laptop recommendation.
Any recommendations for a half decent laptop for under £300.
