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A VIPOAP Engineer Partner helping a customer use a laptop in a Hampshire home
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My Wi-Fi is slow in one room

About 5 minutesEasy

A quick way to tell whether the problem is your broadband or the Wi-Fi signal.

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  1. Try the same device close to the router.
  2. If it improves, the broadband is probably fine and the room has weak coverage.
  3. Move the router into the open if possible and avoid hiding it behind furniture.
  4. Still struggling? Book a Wi-Fi visit and we will test the home properly.
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My printer will not print

About 10 minutesEasy

Start with these safe checks before changing any settings.

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  1. Check the printer is switched on and has paper.
  2. Look for a warning light or message on its screen.
  3. Restart the printer, then restart the phone, tablet or computer.
  4. Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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I have a new phone

About 15 minutesMedium

Set it up calmly without losing contacts, photos or messages.

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  1. Charge both the old and new phone.
  2. Connect both phones to Wi-Fi.
  3. Follow the transfer instructions shown during setup.
  4. Do not erase the old phone until you have checked your contacts, photos and messages.
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My TV says “No Signal”

About 5 minutesEasy

This usually means the television is looking at the wrong input.

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  1. Press Source or Input on the remote.
  2. Try each HDMI option one at a time.
  3. Check the connected box or device is switched on.
  4. Avoid changing tuning settings unless normal channels are also missing.
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I have received a suspicious message

Read firstImportant

Stopping before you click is the safest first step.

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  1. Do not reply, click a link or call a number in the message.
  2. Open the company’s official app or website yourself.
  3. Never share a password, PIN or one-time security code.
  4. Still unsure? Call us before doing anything else.
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Make passwords easier and safer

About 10 minutesMedium

Use memorable passwords without reusing the same one everywhere.

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  1. Use several unrelated words rather than one short word.
  2. Use a different password for email, banking and shopping.
  3. Turn on two-step verification where available.
  4. Consider a reputable password manager if you have many accounts.
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