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Hello I have bought a Samsung Smart TV. Some paperwork with it mentions registering the product, which can be done either online or by filling in and sending off a piece of paperwork supplied with the TV. Does anyone here know is it necessary for me to register the product for the warranty...

Hello all I have a BT Home Hub in my house with fibre optic broadband. I have consoles and a smart TV(I only use it for TV at present, never actually used the smart functions); all of which I would like to connect to the internet via wired connection. Can anyone tell me what the differences...

Hello all I have ordered one of the limited edition red mgsv:tpp ps4 consoles and a copy of the collectors edition of MGSV:TPP on ps4 (which was damn hard to get). Out of interest, do you think that both of the items, if they were kept, sealed and unused, they would be worth a lot of money...

Hello I have recently got into PC gaming after years of console gaming. PC gamers tend to talk about having cheaper games than consoles/better graphics/better frame rates etc etc etc One thing that never really gets mentioned, but concerns me is that you don't 'own' the game. What I mean is...

Hello I use a 21.5" monitor for gaming on my PC. It is a relatively low power PC, Im cobsidering whether to upgrade it or buy a ps4 (I cant afford both) If I was to connect my PC to a 42-50" tv would it be playable or are there issues with the HUD being too small in games? Thanks

Hello all. I bought a PC in 2013 from Dell. I didn't buy it for gaming, but I got into casual PC gaming (I also have a PS3). The PC is low spec, so I have only really played older titles. Next month, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is released for PC and consoles. I really...

Hello I have a Dell PC with Windows 8.1 installed on a HDD. It came with Windows 8, but I upgraded to 8.1 I have just bought an SSD. I created a recovery USB stick(using Dell software that came with the PC) about a year ago (AFAIK it would recover my PC to Windows 8, not 8.1). IF I use my...

Hello all On my computer, the OS is having a few problems (Windows 8.1). I am considering using a recovery flash drive I made about a year ago to reinstall a factory version of the OS, if you know what I mean. I currently have a 1TB 7200rpm HDD, for a long time I had considered replacing it...

Hello I use a Dell XPS 8500 desktop. It has a fan (or fans?) inside, the sound of them sometimes irritates me depending on what I am doing. The fans never stop, they start spinning when the computer is switched on until its turned off. Are all computers like this? (as far as I know...

Hello all I have began gaming on a PC recently and have been using a cheap pair of headphones for it. I have no speakers and Im not fond of using the headphones (cant hear doorbell ringing, they insulate me from outside sound etc) What kind of speakers/sound system do I need to experience PC...

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hello Is there any possibility that computer mice, both optical/lazer could be dangerous to our health? Ie cause cancer in the hand? or maybe the lazer/optical sensor could be bad for eyesight? I know some mice use infra red light, I wonder would that be dangerous is there any...

hello all I've only ever used monitors capable of 60Hz refresh rate. I'm only really a casual PC gamer. Would 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rates only be noticeable in games or would it be noticeably better than 60Hz in general use eg web browsing etc? thanks

Hello all I have a windows 8.1 pc. A family member uses my PC regularly but AWAYS deletes their internet history from the browser after using it. is their any way I can recover this deleted internet history/view it to see what they have been doing online? thanks

hello all, This is probably the silliest question ever on this forum. Im returning a monitor due to backlight bleed. (Benq BL2710PT). Would I have to delete stuff from the monitor? I would have thought that a monitor doesnt store anything, but it connects to my PC via DVi and USb, and...

hello there, First of all, let me say that Im not the most knowledgeable person about computers, so please forgive my ignorance. Someone that I who (who doesnt have a computer of their own) works in a bank wants to use my computer to access their work stuff. By accessing their 'work...

Hello, Im interested in getting a 27'' 1440- IPS monitor. I detest glossy screens and I also detest screens with a very stong anti glare coatings. Can anyone recommend me a monitor with a fairly light anti glare coating? thanks

Hello Ive been looking at the BenQ BL2710PT which has got good reviews from various sites eg: https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/benq-bl2710pt/#!prettyPhoto http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/benq_bl2710pt.htm Ive discovered it is not IPS but something called 'AHVA' (Advanced...

hello Ive been looking at the asus monitor below http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_pb278q.htm The review states it uses PWM backlight dimming. Ive heard this can give people headcahes. Would this be something I should be wary of before buying? (I was almost going to buy it...

Im looking at this monitor http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc_q2770pqu.htm It doesnt support 1:1 pixel mappping- as stated as a negative point in the review in the link. It seems to be a good monitor in other aspects. Would the lack of 1:1 pixel mapping be a problem? Do any/many of you...

Hello, I'm thinking of getting a 1440p monitor but I only have Nvidia Geforce GT 620. I want a 27" 1440p monitor because of the screen space to allow me to view 2 windows at once. If my card would support it, which monitor would be good? Do the Dell u2713hm still have terrible backlight...

hello all as the title asks, can anyone recommend me one? they all seem to have terrible back light bleed from what I've read.... I want one so I can view 2 windows side by side without having to use 2 monitors

Im looking for a new monitor, can anyone tell me what wide gamut means and why would I need it? Wide gamut monitors seem very expensive, are they worth it?

Hello Im thinking of buying a new smartphone, and Im intruiged by Windows Phone OS. This is just a general thread Ive opened for people to tell me about their experience of it. If you use it, would you recommend it? What are the positives/negatives? thanks for any feedback...

Hello Im interested in the Dell u2713hm. I hear reports that they have bad backlight bleed. Are they all like this or just some of them? Thanks

Hello I currently use a 21.5" 1920 by 1080 minitor which is 16:9 aspect ratio. I find that I cannot 'snap' 2 windows side by side.properly as the screen just isnt big enough to allow me to fully view 2 windows side by side if you get me. Do you kbow what I mean or should I post a...

Hello there From what I see, the very very vast majority of monitors are 16:9 aspect ratio, it seems to be a standard nowadays. I've seen a few 16:10 ones, but this isnt that much different. Years ago when I was at still school (slightly less than 10 years ago), I dont this was the case; we...

Hello all Im new to this forum. Im having serious problems choosing the right kind of monitor. I want a good all purpose monitor with good colours and good for a beginner photographer. Ive been through a handful of monitors with no joy. The first one was a Dell ultrasharp 21.5". Despite all...