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Do you have one of these Lenovos - USB-C issue
Models affected: T470, T470s, T480, T480s, T490 / P43s, T490s, T570 / P51s, T580 / P52s, T590 / P53s, X1 Carbon 2017 / 5th Gen, X1 Carbon 2018 / 6th Gen, X1 Carbon 2019/ 7th Gen, X1 Yoga 2017 / 2nd Gen, X1 Yoga 2018 / 3rd Gen, X1 Yoga 2019/ 4th Gen, X1 Tablet 2018/ 3rd Gen, X280, Yoga 370, X380 Yoga, X390, X390 Yoga, P51,…
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Apple Apps, how to delete
Hi All, So I've have a number of apps previously (Facebook, messenger, clash of clans etc), I've deleted them from the phone but it still shows another icon suggesting I can reinstall it. Is there away to permanently delete this data? Ta!
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Windows 10 update broke my laptop. Help please
Hi my laptop is in a continuous boot loop after a windows 10 update and I haven't backed up for several weeks. I've got an external caddy and have tried to take the data off the hard drive. I'm using a windows 7 laptop and it wants to reformat the HDD in the caddy.Is there a way around this? I've got an external HDD to…
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Forum Notifications gone mad
I know we have moved to a new forum and I wish the techs a lot of luck, but I think I have found a config issue that is likely to !!!!!! a lot of people. Before the forum realised you were not engaging and so did not send you emails unless you once again engaged. Now I am getting an email for every little comment for every…
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New MSE website
New moneysaving website Theres no mouse over and see full post option so can I go back to old style website which did this and if not how do I do "mouse over and see full post"
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Farewell my friend...
As some may or may not know, the forums shall be updated today at 3pm, with the new forums expected to launch tomorrow (Friday). Here is the official MSE announcement: Forum Announcement - Launch Date. I recognise that it's an official thread and this isn't, but some have missed it or don't venture in that subforum very…
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Dell Laptop Battery Buying Advice
My Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop battery no longer holds charge, so I am looking for a replacement. A genuine Dell battery would not be viable. DuracellDirect sell something near for £55 (still pricey, but presumably trustworthy) however the battery voltage is 11.1V. The existing battery is 14.8V. I am baffled why the…
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Buying a washing machine
Hello, I am purchasing a new washing machine. There are lots of different types, and I was wondering if anyone knew if certain specs would make certain washing machines a more economical buy? Such as perhaps a washing ,machine with a greater clothes capacity so that's more clothes washed with the same cycle. Or maybe the…
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Route planner
I wonder if anyone can give me the name of a good route planner site that gives the route in words that can be printed easily rather than a map please. We don't have the use of a sat nav. Meant to say that the sites I've looked at do have written instructions but I don't know how to print the full instructions. Not sure if…
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Music system to store and play all much loved CDs
Please don't shout at me: I'm an old lady and not at all techie. But my OH and I have a huge library of much-loved CDs which we haven't been able to listen to since we moved 3 years ago as there's no room in our new house for the tower that used to house the CD player, turntable and a tape machine. We seek some sort of…
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Android app transfer
I have a new Android tab that I want to transfer some apps to. They are no longer available online. Is there a way I can perhaps email them between devices? I have tried Bluetooth and wireless transfer through the app but it does not see the new tab even though they are paired and/or on the same network, suspect it is a…
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Money saving expert app?
Hey all, I'm a little surprised there's no money saving app. I searched for one yesterday and saw that it was a popular search but returned no results. Anyway if there was an app for MSE, what would you expect it to do? For me, I think the scripts Martin has written out should be on screen and you'd be able to make the…
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GoPro ideas
Am thinking of a gopro for my birthday, but unsure of which model to get? Is there much between them? Also, I guess I'm not really an action sports kind of guy, I don't surf, or bungee, or wrestle crocodiles, so how will I get ideas of how to make a short video of a summer holiday, for example, interesting??? All I/we do,…
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Namecheap offering $0.98 domains in June
If no one is familiar with Namecheap they are amongst the best registrars in the world for the top level extensions; very professional and they have an extremely easy UI to navigate unlike some of their competitors... This is not an absolute, but if they get 20,000 retweets before the deadline in June the offer will go…
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trying to set up my own website? cheapest way to buy domain name and host
Hiya folks, I want to try and set up my own website/blog. Its a total mindfield :doh::doh:for me trying to understand all the small print in each domain/hosting website. Whats the best site to use? In terms of buying the domain and then hosting it? All advice greatley appreciated!:j
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Video Editing Software ??
Ey Up guys, I'm after a recommendation for video editing software, it must:- 1. be free (obviously ;) ) 2. Not be time-limited, i.e. not a 30-day trial 3. Edit a full film's-worth, not just first 10 mins :( 4. Not put watermarks on the edited copy. I always seem to go round in circles with this, so any help would be…
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Free PDF to Excel Converter
Hi All Can anyone recommend a decent free PDF to Word converter please. Thanks
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Which device is best for e-learning/learning?
I am looking to buy a fairly portable tech device primarily for e-learning/learning new skills (i.e. utilising Open Uni, Learn Direct and such like): Which would be most suitable and cost effective from the following? – Laptop, Netbook, Tablet, or Smartphone.
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Virgin media
Does anyone have a full proof way of contacting Virgin media and actually talking to a human being?????
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MS Word Automatic full stop on double space tap
Hi Is it possible to have MS Word automatically insert a full stop after tapping the spacebar twice. Im so used to it on my iphone 4 and its becoming a habit. Is there some kind of auto run/something i can use? thanks in advance :beer:
