Laptop not picking up any wireless networks

Problem The laptop can’t connect to wireless networks and does not display any other networks. Cause The wireless network card has not been enabled. Solution Toshiba Laptop Hold the FN key down (which is located in the bottom left of the keyboard) and press F8. Hi-Grade Hold the FN key down and press F11 or… Continue reading Laptop not picking up any wireless networks

Nothing happens when selecting Speech Maker options

Problem When selecting text in Read & Write Gold 5 for Mac and clicking the “Speech Maker” icon, you select the options but nothing happens. Solution Uninstall Texthelp Read & Write Gold. Go to your User Library folder. There will be a folder called “Application Support”.  Open this folder and locate the folder called “Texthelp”.… Continue reading Nothing happens when selecting Speech Maker options

Remove the OneNote quick launch icon from startup

Problem When you start your computer, the OneNote quick launch icon appears in the system notifications tray on the taskbar. Solution If you can see the icon, right click it and select “Close” or “Remove OneNote Icon”. Open OneNote. In the top left, click File or the Office button depending on what version you have.… Continue reading Remove the OneNote quick launch icon from startup

Internet connection icon shows an exclamation mark

Before Attempting this step it is best to consult your Internet Service Provider. This is not a solution for an issue regarding an IP address consisting of 169.x.x.x Address. That is usually down to a network or router fault. Solution The icon on the task bar for the Internet connection shows an exclamation mark or… Continue reading Internet connection icon shows an exclamation mark

Internet Explorer not warning on multi-page close.

Problem Internet Explorer does not display the “Do you want to close all tabs or current tabs?” message on closing Internet Explorer. Solution Press Alt on the Keyboard. This will bring up the top menu. Click Tools -> Internet Options. Click the General Tab on the window that pops up. Click Settings next to Tabs. Make sure… Continue reading Internet Explorer not warning on multi-page close.