Computer Help

general · January 23, 2025, 03:43:22 PM

theres bluetooth dongles to plug into xbox's on amazon. i use my beats on the xbox

gallsman · January 23, 2025, 04:21:55 PM

Quote from: johnnycool on January 23, 2025, 12:33:55 PMNot computer help directly, but Santa brought the young fellas an Xbox X/S and they want headsets with mics to go with the controllers.

I've already bought two from Amazon with the 3.5mm phone jack and they didn't work and don't want to be going to try and buy all the time.

Can anyone recommend a set that works with the Xbox X/S remote and not more than £30?

You sure they don't work with the jack? Cabling a mess but the Xbox controllers have a 3.5mm jack, even the Elite ones.

They'll not win any awards from audiophiles, but the likes of these should suffice:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Beach-Stereo-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00YXO5U40

It's in your interest as if they've the audio through a headset you can mute the TV.

Tony Baloney · January 23, 2025, 10:37:11 PM

Quote from: gallsman on January 23, 2025, 04:21:55 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on January 23, 2025, 12:33:55 PMNot computer help directly, but Santa brought the young fellas an Xbox X/S and they want headsets with mics to go with the controllers.

I've already bought two from Amazon with the 3.5mm phone jack and they didn't work and don't want to be going to try and buy all the time.

Can anyone recommend a set that works with the Xbox X/S remote and not more than £30?

You sure they don't work with the jack? Cabling a mess but the Xbox controllers have a 3.5mm jack, even the Elite ones.

They'll not win any awards from audiophiles, but the likes of these should suffice:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turtle-Beach-Stereo-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00YXO5U40

It's in your interest as if they've the audio through a headset you can mute the TV.

Our ones have had Turtle Beach headsets over the years and they've been grand.

AustinPowers · November 26, 2025, 11:51:02 PM

Laptop, about 10 years old . Windows 7. In great condition.

Mainly used for zoom meetings, watching the GAA streams, DVDs etc.

It's saying I need to update from 7 to windows 10. Some things not working, couldn't watch the GAA streams lately for example. Email accounts not secure too, apparently.

Not a clue how to get windows 10.

Do I download it? Buy a Windows 10 disc?

Help appreciated

Munchie · November 27, 2025, 02:23:39 PM

Windows 10 is now out of support, you would be best going to windows 11 but I suspect if your laptop is 10 years old it won't have the spec for windows 11.

DaleCooper · November 27, 2025, 02:24:39 PM

Use linux or Mac

AustinPowers · November 27, 2025, 04:16:38 PM

Quote from: Munchie on November 27, 2025, 02:23:39 PMWindows 10 is now out of support, you would be best going to windows 11 but I suspect if your laptop is 10 years old it won't have the spec for windows 11.

Is there any way of finding that out?

And if can take Windows 11 , do I download it or buy it in disk form, or what?

Munchie · November 27, 2025, 04:50:56 PM

So you can't go direct to 11 you need to go 10 first then 11. There are loads of Microsoft docs and tutorials to tell you how to do this but even if you achieve this your laptop maybe slow and sluggish simply given it's age.

armaghniac · November 27, 2025, 08:05:08 PM

Quote from: AustinPowers on November 26, 2025, 11:51:02 PMLaptop, about 10 years old . Windows 7. In great condition.

Mainly used for zoom meetings, watching the GAA streams, DVDs etc.

It's saying I need to update from 7 to windows 10. Some things not working, couldn't watch the GAA streams lately for example. Email accounts not secure too, apparently.

Not a clue how to get windows 10.

Do I download it? Buy a Windows 10 disc?

Help appreciated

There are tools. One plan would be to back everything up and do a clean install of Win11, this is more work but things will work as well as they can. Maybe add more RAM if the machine has a vacant slot.

This Rufus software will do it in one go
https://rufus.ie/en/

STREET FIGHTER · November 27, 2025, 09:16:28 PM

Any recommendations for a laptop for older kids....

Make....specification....etc...

Main use for course work and limited gaming..

SF

Tony Baloney · November 27, 2025, 10:04:47 PM

Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on November 27, 2025, 09:16:28 PMAny recommendations for a laptop for older kids....

Make....specification....etc...

Main use for course work and limited gaming..

SF

Spec wise I wouldn't go below i5/i7 512Gb SSD, 16Gb RAM for a general machine. If you need gaming power you'll probably need something beefier.

JoG2 · November 27, 2025, 10:14:05 PM

Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 27, 2025, 10:04:47 PM
Quote from: STREET FIGHTER on November 27, 2025, 09:16:28 PMAny recommendations for a laptop for older kids....

Make....specification....etc...

Main use for course work and limited gaming..

SF
Spec wise I wouldn't go below i5/i7 512Gb SSD, 16Gb RAM for a general machine. If you need gaming power you'll probably need something beefier.

Agreed, try Back Market, Stone Refurb etc.. I haven't bought a new laptop in years, always go with the refurbished

giveherlong · November 28, 2025, 08:56:02 AM

Anyone recommend a tablet for someone in their 60s. Not overly great with technology, just a bit of Facebook and browsing
Android the best?

RedHand88 · December 02, 2025, 09:32:36 AM

Any OLED men? Is it worth it?
Currently sitting on the fence, and it's a big price jump.

93-DY-SAM · December 02, 2025, 09:43:41 AM

Quote from: RedHand88 on December 02, 2025, 09:32:36 AMAny OLED men? Is it worth it?
Currently sitting on the fence, and it's a big price jump.

It depends on how into your TV you are. I have bog-standard LED TVs and an OLED in the "good room". You can see the picture is sharper, and it pops out more. Was it worth it? I honestly don't know, as I'm not big enough into TV, movies and tech to really fully appreciate it, but I don't lose sleep over having spent a few extra quid on it. That probably doesn't make you any the wiser - it's just my experience.