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Can't seem to download apps !!!!
Got myself a tablet from which access to the internet is fine. When I try to download some apps when I click on install I get a message to the effect I need apps permission under various headings such as Storage, Other applications, System tools, Microphone, Your location etc etc - when I tap accept I get an instant…
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No sound from Sony TV KDL-32W706B
When I first switch on the above new TV, there is no sound but excellent picture. If I turn it off and back on again a few times it eventually works. It is not connected to any speakers or sound system, but it is connected to a Sky HD box. Please can anybody help? Thanks Sally
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Do I need a fancy tablet?
Hello All, I'm thinking about getting a tablet and am trying to figure out if there is something that will do what I need it to do, and whether that can be something cheap! I want to be able to play video (Quicktime files mostly) and hear it but through headphones is fine. I'll need to be able to upload that video onto an…
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Clueless about simple spreadsheet formula in Open Office
I just want to keep a record of deposits, withdrawals and a running balance of a bank account. I've now spent over an hour trying to find out how to devise a formula along the lines of D = (previous D) + B - C. If I try to insert such a formula in the toolbar shown, the = sign changes to the green tick! How do I tell it to…
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Acer monitor
http://cpc.farnell.com/acer/um-ww3ee-005/21-5-full-hd-led-monitor-with/dp/SB0577662 21.5in , hdmi dvi and vga , what a cracker £81 free delivery yup I,m happy part number No UM.WW3EE.005 (k222HQL) but if you google a price check , most are the non HDMI model
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"Local only" internet
I use a belkin wireless adapter for my pc which is in a different room to the router. For a while now the connection is "local and internet" for a minute or so then flicks to "local only" so I can't do anything. I've restarted, reset the adapter, disabled and enabled it, diagnosed and repaired etc. and nothing works. I'm…
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Windows 7 ISO + W10 question
Hi, I have a valid Windows 7 Pro 64 bit License Key, but no disc. Would anyone be kind enough to direct me to the best place to download the ISO? Also, and apologies if this has been asked 1000's of time before, but if you want the free upgrade to Windows 10, but you don't want to start using Windows 10 until Windows 7…
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Free Wifi on Train - Cheap VPNs?
Our local train network has now got free wifi on the trains. Which is great for the commute. However, i have worries about privacy/hacking with free wifi zones. Can anyone recommend a cheap yearly VPN or even a free option?
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How do I find my hotspot again?!!
I have a Hudl 2 and an iPhone 5c. I was happily using my hudl 2 when I was out through the hotspot on my phone until one day I accidentally clicked Ignore hotspot instead of connect. Now I can't find it ever again. Help!
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Best laptop for a Uni student?
Hiya, I'm looking for some advice please. I start Uni this month and my old laptop has packed up (a HP that continually overheated mid job) and I'm looking for a new one but finding a decent one seems to be a mine field and most have really mixed reviews. Ideally I want it to be lightweight, decent memory and RAM, decent…
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Adobe and FF
I am trying to download Adobe (version2.0.0.46), it downloads to desktop as "flashplayer 18_ ga _ install.exe", but won't install despite double clicking and right clicking then "open", the egg timer comes on for about 3 seconds then goes off. XP Firefox 40.0.3 Any ideas why this won't install and how to install?
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ant-virus for Apple mini mac
Hello. I'm buying my first apple Mac but unsure about virus protection. Can anyone please advise as tried google and still unsure what I need. Thank you
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font size
This forum often reduces in size to two thirds of my laptop screen with a correspondingly small font size, CTRL & F10 does not have any effect. restarting the laptop doesn't help, any other ideas please?
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DVD drive for TV
Hi all looking to get a small as possible DVD player which is USB powered, is capable of rewriting DVDs and can use the current TV remote for. Just looking for it to be small and portable and just USB into PC in order to write the odd disc and plug into my samsung tv to play DVDs. I have purchased the LG GP50NB40 External…
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Printing a 3D printer?
Ok, at work I have just found out that we are going to be getting a 3D printer. These are obviously quite expensive, even for small ones. Though prices are coming down rapidly. Now then. I know you can get files to print replacement printer parts. But can you get the files to print a complete printer (minus the…
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Laptop cursor keeps freezing
My Toshiba Satellite laptop cursor keeps freezing. This has been happening for the past week or so, and I am getting conflicting resolutions when I Google the problem. I tried to do a system restore to fix the issue, but when I tried, my system is telling me there are no system restore points !! Help.
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Paper Shredder (home).
Hi. Well I hope everyone had a good Summer. Now it's September and the winter has started. I'm contemplating moving to sunnier climes (where winter doesn't last 11 months) so I'm in the process of (or at least thinking about where to start) cleaning and clearing up the house in possible anticipation of a move (even though…
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Alcatel One Touch 322!
Hello Folks, Try to call a number from a Kid's phone but it was asking for password. One can receive calls with no problem. The password is unknown. What can I do to bypass/cancel the password so that calls can go out again? Thanks Kay
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New laptop.
Hi all I think I'm in need of a new laptop. I currently have two one dell one with a broken bezel and cd drive, I could get these fixed but it's a bit laggy anyways and the wire connecting screen to keyboard is broke. My other laptop is a compaq which I got in 2010. It replaced the dell one as it was old. The compaq is…
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lenovo yoga 2 notebook/windows 8.1 - will it run Java rte?
I have a lenovo yoga 2notebook running windows 8.1 pro (64 bit) and IE. Recently I tried to install an app which turned out to need Java RTE. This is not installed on my Yoga and when I went to download it, I was pointed at Oracle as it seems to be an Oracle product. I looked it up on the web at this stage and there seemed…