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  • Monitor says “No signal or No signal input” but the computer is on.

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    Usually this means your monitor is turned on, but your computer is not. If your computer is on, and you get this error, it means the cable from the computer….

  • The display on my computer screen is sideways. Why has this happened?

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    Some computer monitors can be rotated, so there are video cards which support that rotation….

  • My computer is not turning on at all. What do I do?

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    First of all check for ANY signs of life – any lights or noises at all?
    Check the power leads are secure at both ends…..

  • When I press my @ key, the ” symbol appears onscreen instead, Why is this?

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    If the correct characters are not appearing when you type, it may be that the Windows regional settings are out – the classic example is the @ and “ keys are switched around on US keyboards…..

  • My keyboard and /or mouse do not respond…

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    Ensure that both devices are plugged securely into the computer – for wireless devices check the wireless receiver is plugged in.
    Try connecting them to different USB ports……

  • How do I choose a default printer?

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    Windows 10 and Windows 11 let you choose which printer should be used by default. This is useful if you regularly print to the same device. Set your default printer Open Settings from the Start menu. Select Bluetooth & devices. Choose Printers & scanners. Click the printer you want to use as your default. Select…

  • How to Add a Network Printer in Windows 10 and Windows 11

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    To add a network printer go to the start menu and click on printers and faxes.

    On the printers and faxes screen right click on an empty part of the window and choose Add Printer and then click next.
    Click on Network printer or a printer attached to……

  • I am unable to print to the network printer from my workstation even though it is in printers and faxes and showing as ready.

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    This could be because your printer has been disconnected somehow.

    Check the network cables from the printer.
    Check to see if other workstations are having the same……..

  • My printer is producing black smudges down the paper when printing.

    Posted onMay 28, 2009January 13, 2026 Updated onJanuary 13, 2026

    If this is happening your printer may be dirty.
    Check if your printer is able to run a print clean page which can be found by going into printers and faxes…..

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