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What was your first computer?

I recently reminisced about my first computer, an Amiga 600 in the mid-90s. I'm sure you've all had some weird and wonderful systems over the years, but what was the first? What was good (or not so good) about it? Personally I loved playing Settlers ...

Kev_B by Community Manager (Retired)
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Resolved! Can't afford Virgin broadband now.

Many many years ago, I was with Comcast, which was bought by ntlworld, then by Virgin. Been with them for a lot of years. I had a 100 Mb broadband and phone line package for £25 up until the beginning of 2020, when I lost my job due to the pandemic. ...

pinkywoo by Dialled in
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VM passwords for alias email addresses

I have been using Thunderbird on VMedia with..blueyonder.co.uk email addresses for decades.VM made changes to their system of passwords. I eventually found a very helpful person, Graham A had written instructions of how to get from VM a password for ...

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How can I access WiFi in my garden room at the back of the garden. I have a hub 3 in the house.

damaged cable cover

The black triangle cover which sits in my garden and covers the cable is damaged and half of it is missing. How can I get a replacement without loosing my mind! I posted on damaged street equipment but heard nothing. Trying to report online is near i...

Formula one channel pixelated

Have rebooted but to no avail. This channel is and always has been pixelated. Really frustrating. Please help to fix! 

Ccd22 by Joining in
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Why are VM not sharing the ducting ?

I have recently discovered that Virgin Media, despite their claims to the contrary, is indeed able to utilize Openreach's ducting infrastructure. This revelation is a clear violation of OFCOM regulations, and it is essential that consumers are aware ...

Bu11seye by On our wavelength
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moderator contact

I have been on the boards reporting poor BB speed, a moderator has asked me to supply the banking details which I use to pay my VM bill. I refused to supply this, it just doesn't seem an appropriate question related to my initial complaint. Looks lik...

Johan by Superfast
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Virgin TiVo remote

Hi?  I am trying to use remote to enter password on fire stick but no joy. Pressing letters on remote but nothing. Any ideas how to rectify please. Thanks

Pamking by Joining in
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Planned Broadband Outages

Very simple - is there somewhere, online, where I can search my postcode searching for planned Virgin outages….? my colleagues and I work remotely, but geographically close by…some have received letters about a planned outage in June, some (myself) h...

Crake101 by Joining in
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Superhub 5 range & coverage in ft?

What is the coverage & range for Superhub 5?Is this good for 1600ft home? what about 2500ft? what about 3500ft?Can help other people if they need 3rd party router instead.