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When I go into Word recently I get a message telling me that Support is ending this October (2020) and they urge me to pay for an upgrade. But I am also using Open Office which I prefer actually. However I still have a large number of files, spreadsheets and documents in Word. What happens to...

I have a PCS computer linked to a Brother DCP195C printer, which has worked well for a long time. Suddenly, it stopped receiving data from the PC. instead of the "receiving data" message on the printer it remains "100% Normal" message which is it's default. I have tried everything I can think...

A few times this week I have been getting a pop-up message "This Computer is Not Running Genuine Windows", although I know it is genuine as it was installed by PCS when they supplied the computer new a few years ago. Another thing is, when I try to shut down, I get another message saying that 1...

Just bought a new 55" Samsung F8500 Smart TV,which has a Web Browser. Found it impossible to use, typing one letter at a time on the screen keyboard! Bought a Samsung Keyboard, not a lot better, very slow and imprecise. Sent it back. Bought another make (keyboard + mouse) worked after a...

My PCS Computer is in my office at one end of our large house, in the lounge at the other end I want to install a new Smart TV with broadband connection. What is the best and most foolproof way to do that? Have been looking at the BT Homeplug Hotspot 500 Kit, does these work well? Anybody here...

When I bought my new PCS computer in 2010 I retained my existing router which is a Netgear DG834G v.4. I originally installed it so I could also use a laptop in another room, but seldom do nowadays. Anyway lately I have had a problem: on startup when I try to connect to the internet it hangs...

When I set up my new PCS computer, and first entered passwords, the system asked me if I wanted it to remember the passwords which was very useful. Is there any way I can set it retrospectively to remember other passwords?

I've had my new PCS Computer for a month now, and I used Windows Easy Transfer to transfer all my data from the old computer using XP. All worked fine except for my Excel spreadsheets which appeared to transfer but now won't open. Can anybody advise how to open .xlr files on Windows 7? Thanks.

Please help! I have had my new PCS desktop computer (360240) for over two weeks now and it has been working brilliantly, I have used it successfully for many hours - until now! Earlier today I installed System Mechanic, which I have had for 5 years on my old machine (the same copy). At first...

I'm awaiting a new Desktop from PCS, but intend also keeping my old Evesham (for my wife to use, mainly). Have been looking at PC MOVER and ZINSTALL software which transfers the entire data from your old to your new PC, without having to install drivers and move your old data over bit by bit...

I selected the Cosmos 1000 for my new PCS build. Not only does it look fantastic but it's huge allowing plenty of working room and capacity. It's both heavy and expensive but those points don't worry me too much. The only thing is it's a pity PCS don't stock the window door panel, I have...

Here's a suggestion! Some years ago I had a new juke box custom built by Sound Leisure in Leeds. When it arrived I was very surprised and delighted to find a brass plate inside with the firm's logo which said "built by (technician's name)........ for .(my name)........" and the date. What a...

I have a new PCS desktop on order, have been thinking about adding a TV card with a view to recording HD material (from Freesat) to Blu-Ray disc. PCS offer the Hauppage Win-TV Nova-HD-S2 for about £89 I believe. This card obviously will record to the hard drive but can I also record to Blu-Ray...

Hi Folks, I'm looking to buy a new PCS computer, for mixed office and leisure use, and light gaming (which I've never yet ventured into), and especially for HD video editing and burning. Would appreciate any comments on my selection and any improvements, bearing in mind I won't be wanting...