02-18-2018, 02:18 PM
Thanks both of you for your help and..... 
Omeingott! Solved! Windows 8.1 phone turned OFF (all the way off as you said) then on again and voila! Wifi sharing again!
Senor Dead, you may be dead but your mind is working well, unlike mine this week!
Apart from the above solution (so simple) your comment about the questionable value of a vpn when bluetooth hacks can get the bloody data before it's VPN'd is so obvious when you see it! I do need a holiday break.
Thanks for suggestion re Opera - though BestVPN (a great site) do point out it's not a true vpn, just a sort of proxy thing (can't remember details) - they review most vpns and some email services, including their privacy levels. Also great how-to guides on net security, how to configure firefox etc. (NB I don't have shares in Best vpn.)
Thanks again - made my day! I was debating changing to a more expensive isp, don't need to now!
Omeingott! Solved! Windows 8.1 phone turned OFF (all the way off as you said) then on again and voila! Wifi sharing again!
Senor Dead, you may be dead but your mind is working well, unlike mine this week!
Apart from the above solution (so simple) your comment about the questionable value of a vpn when bluetooth hacks can get the bloody data before it's VPN'd is so obvious when you see it! I do need a holiday break.
Thanks for suggestion re Opera - though BestVPN (a great site) do point out it's not a true vpn, just a sort of proxy thing (can't remember details) - they review most vpns and some email services, including their privacy levels. Also great how-to guides on net security, how to configure firefox etc. (NB I don't have shares in Best vpn.)
Thanks again - made my day! I was debating changing to a more expensive isp, don't need to now!
SN. I hope my reply has been useful - click Thank on the left.