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Internet & Mobile Phone Security
Hi… just wondering if anyone uses any security software on their Mobile phones (to prevent viruses, hacking etc..)? Especially if they are Android (not Apple) phones? I'd be interested in any recommendations, thanks.
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Refresh - Firefox
Earlier today my laptop running Win 7 came up with a message in firefox saying "Refresh firefox" I clicked on it and now it has lost my homepage and bookmarks. How can I restore what I had before and why is it asking to refresh all the time. Is firefox really this unstable?
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Where to store photos?
I've got several thousand photos on my desktop and just wondered how best to store them? I've uploaded a lot to Facebook but have no idea how many I can have on there and whether they will be there forever. Any suggestions on how to store them please.
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KB3035583 Windows 10
God bless their little hearts. Microsoft have managed to circumvent the 'Hide update' for the utterly pathetic Windows 10 upgrade. Now it's trying to force its way onto my computers again. So, a month later, I have to go through the same process again to stop the automatic update. Gee whizz, Microsoft know how to impress…
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External USB Keyboard
My laptop is running Win 7. Recently my External USB Keyboard has stopped working even though there is a light which is on. I have tried plugging into other USB on the computer but it still won't work. Does anyone have any ideas how to fix this?
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Still using XP - No more Microsoft Security Updates
The title says it all, while there will be very few people still on XP, there are some., Actually reports say up to 180 Million so quite a lot of potential Zombie PC's for a Botnet.. Microsoft ceased updates to the Security Essentials AV suite yesterday (15th July 2015), while there have been no XP security patches for 18…
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How safe is my music?
Hello I've been slowly digitising my vinyl collection with a ion LP 2 CD turntable. The music files are now stored on a 2TB portable hard drive. Now I've off loaded a large number of LPs to a local charity shop, I've got the collywobbles. How safe is my music on this drive? Also, what would the musically inclined…
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3G signal boost
Suppose that I have 3G devices without aerial sockets but they connect poorly in certain locations. Is there a cheap device that will receive the 3G signal via an aerial in a good signal spot and transceive that over several meters? In am thinking about something that can be installed without passwords or set-up, i.e. it…
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Avast
Uninstalled Avast using their uninstaller and then decided to check for leftovers using Revo Pro. It found 1381 leftover files and folders and took 80 minutes to delete them. Just shows what junk can be left behind.
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Virus?
I was on the internet when a file suddenly downloaded on to my computer. It wasn't anything I did and I wasn't on any dodgy site. Having had a bit of a look at my computer, I noticed that a similar file had been downloaded about 3 weeks ago. I have run avast and malwarebytes, but they have shown up nothing. I did do a scan…
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I can't access Factory Reset.
Because of long standing issues with my acer aspire 9420 running vista ultimate I want to do a factory reset. For the last week or so, the only way I can surf is to force closure (long power press). Then when rebooting and the black screen, use Safe Mode with networking.. This gives limited use. I have saved anything I…
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Flash player and Firefox
Just read on BBC news that Firefox has blocked Adobe Flash Player due to hackers. I have noticed for the past couple of days that I keep getting messages saying that Firefox has blocked Adobe Flash Player from running. I did manage to get it to update but then I saw the message again.…
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Itunes items on a non-Apple device?
I had an ipod, (I had an ipod touch 4th Generation) but it was stolen about 6 weeks ago on the tube and it's not been handed in. It was quite dated, fickle, and likely had water damage (being accidentally submerged water a few times) but I really relied on it for all my music, the odd iplayer show, podcasts and iTunes…
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Is this webiste legitimate? - middlegatekey . com
Hi I have searched high and low for a specific dress and have found it on this website (not necessarily cheap)!! middlegatekey .com I am struggling to find reviews (I'm thinking that might be a bad thing), but I am desperate for this particular dress... does anyone know or have any advice how I check? Many thanks E x
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Always One
If it's you who are running Microsoft Security Essentials on XP be aware support ended today. Install a different anti virus now. http://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-ends-windows-xp-antimalware-support-486848.shtml
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Going to upgrade windows 8 to windows 10-should I update 8?
Hi there, I have reinstalled my acronis image of windows 8.1 (with most of my applications on it) and intend to update to windows 10 when it comes out. My old image is almost a year old now august 14, so won't be using it much until I update to 10, just have updated avast and the cleaner, and antimalwarebytes. There is 122…
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Application Forms
Does anyone have any idea why emails to hotmail accounts with the subject "Application Forms" are not received nor bounce back? Thanks
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Canon MG4250 - faint print
I have one of the above printers and can't find the answer to two problems. Can anyone advise me please. When printing from my iPad the letters are huge. How do I make them normal size ie 12 please? The letter printing is very faint despite new cartridges. I have printed out on my husband's HP Photosmart C4180 printer and…
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Skype won't detect built in Webcam
I have had my Dell Inspiron I7 5000 laptop for about 5 weeks. When I set it up I tested Skype and it was functioning fully. At the weekend I tried to Skype and I got a message to say Skype could not detect a web cam. I have looked at settings, uninstalled and reinstalled Skype and it is still saying there is no web cam. Do…
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DECT Phone with Earphone Jack
Hello, I work from home most days and rely on mobile phone for calls - but this has become an issue since moving house, coverage is poor and while I also use Skype on occasions people have told that my voice gets cut-off at times. While I can look at investing in good handsfree headset that will work with landline, I was…
