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Video's won't play in google
Below is a link to VERY website.....for some reason the videos will not play in Google on my computer, yet they will in Firefox and IE. I prefer Google so wondered if it was a setting problem. Nearly all other videos run on Asos, You tube etc....but I do have a problem with Ebaumsworld on Facebook....Can anyone else run…
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Wattage consumption meter
as above , something cheap to plug into a 13a socket and then plug the computer etc in to check the load (wattage being used) what is the correct terminology to use on ebay / amazon , or any links thanks
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Motherboard replaced by system builder.
I had to return my sons computer to the system builder and have got an email that they have changed the motherboard. it initially came with windows 8.1 which I upgraded to windows 10. If they swapped motherboard for a similar board, is it less likely that I will have activation problems with windows, as I understand it…
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MBAM updates (or lack of)
So I have noticed that I'm getting a database out of date warning quite frequently. Looking in settings it's set to remind me after 7 days, and looking at the database date it's dated 19th (7 days ago). Soo it seems it's not updating itself automatically, I assumed it would do. Surely it ought to. The settings are default,…
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Europe
Do you think we're going to have intelligent, informed debate on Europe here in Northern Ireland ? I'd like to know * the practical advantages and disadvantages over time * what the farmers unions think, what the big agrifood employers think * is that the end of any big infrastructure programs * will the price of stuff go…
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IPad
I have a problem, my IPad screen will not rotate, at the moment it's upside down. How do I unlock it so it will rotate correctly. I cannot find anything in the hand book.
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Samsung mobile firmware update (Marhmallow)
Two days ago my Samsung S4 keeps telling me to install their latest firmware update called marshmallow. There is a pre-installation warning saying it will re-set all phone settings and the home screen back to original settings - so I am not keen to install it. Has anyone else with a Samsung mobile installed marshmallow and…
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External Hard Drive - advice please
Looking to the future, I think I ought to have one of these... just in case computer goes down (6 years old now), I will have all the 'data' stored. It is mainly photos and letters/documents that I would wish to keep hold of. What exactly does an external hard drive download when you connect it ? Everything that is on the…
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Personal data on Friends Reunited
I would strongly advise anyone who has an account on Friends Reunited to ensure that ALL of their personal data is removed as soon as possible - the site is closing down and who knows what will happen to your details ..... It could go adrift !! And before anyone accuses me of Scaremongering - This is just common sense !!
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Wall Plug Range Extender
Am I right that the TP-Link range extender I have found on the cheap here https://www.pricedropdonkey.com/cheap-electronics/computer-components-peripherals-accessories-deals Will let me take the internet connection from home and extend it to anywhere that is still on the same electrical circuit. I wanted to boost my…
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Email disappeared ? virus
I hope I'm concerned unnecessarily and I'll be glad of any advice, please. The normal 'sound' came on my tablet indicating an incoming email. I recognized the name of the sender - someone I had not been in contact with for a few years. When I clicked on the email to open it, it looked strange and there was an attachment. I…
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linux suggestions
OK plunge time , I have tried Linux variant's over the yrs , and even have a offshoot running on my media player (openelec) , but I am a windows man at heart. I have a spare machine here , and a spare 30g SSD , so which one? I am going to use a AMD chip in a MSI AM11 motherboard , I know that the wifi dongle I use on this…
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Email trouble. Can anyone help please?
For some reason, the emails from my POP3 email accounts aren't downloading to the inboxes in Windows Live Mail 2012. The error message is: Unable to send or receive messages for the --- account. The connection to the server has failed. Server: 'pop.freeuk.com' Windows Live Mail Error ID: 0x800CCC0E Protocol: POP3 Port: 110…
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Will I benefit by updating from a speedtouch 585 modem router?
Hi. As the title says. I have a power line connected to it to use my pc in another room. Other than that it's phones, tablets and laptops connected wirelessly. I am on a "up to 8mb" connection connected at a little over 6mb. Are there any benefits at all of getting an up to date modem router for the uses mentioned. I am…
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Vokera wireless thermostat
Hello If this is the wrong forum would someone please move this post for me? I've had no replies so far and wonder if a different forum would be more appropriate. The 'unit' is a Vokera Combined Wireless RF Room Stat with 7 Day Clock. Although I have changed the batteries I cannot get the Vokera 'unit' to allow me to set…
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Recommend me a VPN
Do you use a VPN for streaming? If so can you recommend a good, fast and if possible value for money VPN service please.
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Backing up - ext HD
Hi, I wish to back up to an ext. hard drive (rather than discs). The HD does show up as plugged in (Drive Z). I have done this before but years ago. I go into Control Panel > Back up, but it only gives me the option to back up to discs. The HD is not showing/is not an option. Any ideas please
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MacBook SD Card
Hello all, I was wondering if someone might be lovely enough to help with a quick question? I've ordered a MacBook Pro 13", 2015, 128GB. I was hoping to add a small-ish SD card, 64GB should do the trick. On the Apple website, to check what type of SD card should work, it says : 'The SD card slot can use cards that are…
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Monitor Stand Problem
I have a fairly old flat screen LCD monitor - model ATEC LN181N. Something seems to have gone wrong with the stand, in that the monitor has dropped right to the bottom and can no longer stay tilted up (if you try, it just drops back down again). To try and clarify it looks like this: / ← whereas I'd prefer it to be like…
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Back Up Windows Desktop
I have copied my photos and music to DVDs but I do not have anything else saved. I have considered getting an external hard drive but don't know which to buy. Could I simply transfer all the data to a USB stick ? If a hard drive is essential - which one would be best and would I need software to proceed? My Windows 7 PC…
