Recent content by meaga1n

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2991502/unable-connect-proxy-server-greyed-network-settings-chrome.html might be of interest

Did you use thermal paste and reapply the fan properly?

Really helpful, we need more info than this. Generally that error is caused by a wrong WiFi password.

Just to say, in case anyone stumbles across this thread, that I fitted the SSD today - Knowhow emailed after I asked and explained that it will not void the warranty - I would just have to put the original HDD back in before any repairs under their warranty. For anyone wondering though the...

Basically anything with a SSD and high-end i5 / i7 CPU should be enough, and for those browser tabs 8GB of RAM or more is helpful. Also, Full HD screens are nice to have too. ThinkPads are usually wonderful laptops for work due to the high-end construction and keyboard - this should meet your...

I thought that. I think I'm going to wait until the warranty expires and then do it.

So, about 6 months ago I purchased a Lenovo Flex 2 14 from PC World with the KnowHow extended warranty (it wasn't much more expensive). I now want to install a SSD as the SSHD is on the verge of becoming frustrating to use now. Can I install the SSD myself without voiding the extended warranty?

Yeah, a normal HTML / JS / Flash pop-up cannot touch your local system, it could download a file but not install it. I doubt it was Java actually - I have not seen a pop-up that uses it, and you would have had to given permission before it ran. JavaScript maybe.

No virus, yes I have seen before, many times! Make sure your homepage is as it was and you have no suspicious extensions or downloads (CTRL+J), otherwise you're clear. I HATE these fake virus pop-ups. The sad thing is some people fall for them and end up paying up. I'd suggest installing...