Is your iPhone charged and on (you can hear notifications coming in) but the screen is black? If you screen is black but it the phone still works this might seem like a serious issue but there is usually a very simple solution. This post will help you fix this […] Read more
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Keyboard not working in Windows 10 – what to do?
Sometimes Windows updates can cause knock-on problems with other programs or peripheral devices such as the keyboard. This usually, but not always, happens after users have updated Windows 10. Click here if you are having problems connecting a wireless keyboard. It’s always best to start with the simplest solution first […] Read more
How to Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode
There are times when you are having issues with your computer and will need to start Windows in Safe Mode. Unfortunately accessing Safe Mode in Windows 10 is not as straightforward as it was in previous Operating Systems. It is inevitable that your Windows computer will encounter an issue at […] Read more
iPad for Kids – A Parent’s Guide
Television scheduling has a ‘Watershed’ to ensure age-appropriate programming. Cinema has rating certificates to prevent younger audiences from being inadvertently exposed to unsuitable language or content. In more recent years video games and even music tracks have age-ratings and content advisories for parents to review. In light of all this awareness […] Read more
Why can’t my Windows 8 upgrade to 8.1?
Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows 8 and advised all Windows 8 users to upgrade to Windows 8.1. However, many users have reported issues with problems upgrading from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. To help ensure the upgrade is smooth and error-free we have set out a […] Read more
Windows 10 – Finally Stopping Forced Automatic Updates?
After years of annoying Windows Updates launching at precisely the wrong time, Windows is finally relinquishing some control over when these updates will happen. According to the Microsoft blog “..you will have considerably more flexibility when specifying the best time to install updates on your devices”. The new Creators Update […] Read more
12 best ‘page not found’ error pages!
I was browsing through the NASA website recently (as you do!) and hit a link which resulted in a 404 or ‘page not found’ error. This is usually a source of annoyance on a website and can often lead to people just abandoning their original search and leaving the website. […] Read more
3 ways your iPhone can change your life
(Or at least make it a lot easier!) 1. Make friends with Siri The best advice I can give here is, whatever your misconceptions or preconceptions, just start using Siri now. As Siri comes to recognise and understand your voice you may have a few frustrating moments but stick with […] Read more
Fix USB Device Not Recognized Issue
This is an error encountered by users when trying to access a USB device such as a mouse, hard drive or other USB-connected device. There are a number of possible causes and we will start with the simplest solution first (and it often works!) – turn your computer off and […] Read more
Beware! the top 5 computer virus risks
Computers are exposed to numerous threats on a daily basis, from worms and trojans to spyware and adware, and then of course there is the ever-present computer virus. Protecting your computer against such threats is far easier if you understand what the threats are and how exactly they work. Much […] Read more