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Google Drive add an extra 2GB for free today
It's Safer Internet Day (or something). http://www.hotukdeals.com/freebies/safer-internet-day-2016-get-2gb-google-drive-space-for-doing-security-checkup-2391688
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email unusable - ACCESS VIOLATION box appears
My wife uses Incredimail on her laptop (please do not comment on whether anyone should use Incredimail) but whenever she goes to it a box appears saying there is an Access Violation etc and also a program must close box. Sometimes the latter does not appear and it is possible to move the first box to the side to read the…
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VTech T&C's after hack
Not sure which forum to put this in, so please feel free to move. Just read an article where VTech have changed their T's & C's after the data hack last December. Lovely attitude for a company to have towards its customers. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/02/08/vtech_gives_up_on_security/ 12. Liability 12.1 If you have a…
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Talktalk email log-in & IE 10 / 11
I have an old email address via the Talktalk email website, and am running IE10 with Windows 7. When I tried to log onto email tonight, I got a message that my browser was out of date - basically it won't let me log on unless I upgrade to IE11. Is IE11 OK, or to be avoided at all costs because of bugs etc. (as opposed to…
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HUMAX TV Recorders
Hi, Is anyone else experiencing issues with HUMAX Video recorders especially model HDR-1000s or HDR-1010s. Ours stopped working in January 2016. I have called Humax only to be told it is a known problem. They said that technicians are investigating the problem and an update would be available after the 29th January 2016.…
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Google Docs
Is it possible to download the Google Docs to the local hard drive? If you are working on the downloaded Google Doc, can you upload it to the Google Drive and sent it by email? Thanks
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Problem downloading pics - Android
Bit of a strange one. I noticed that the download icon in the notification bar was grey, and not white. When I went to the Gallery the pic is not immediatey there. When I go to the Downloads app the photo does show there. Eventually pics and gifs appear in the Gallery but this can take a few minutes. I have noticed that if…
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router and switch not cooperating with each other
I have a tp link archer c2 (gigabit) and a netgear gigabit unmanaged switch. The two seem to have conflicts as every now and again the PC connected to the switch via Ethernet has connectivity issues. It would get really slow internet and i have to reset the router. I have reset the switch and router independantly of each…
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Help needed backing up a Samsung S$ Galaxy mini
Hi, My Samsung S4 Galaxy mini has developed some faults, screen occasionally freezing, and sound problem when on calls. I've only had it since about last October so its still under warranty. The problem is, I want to back up my contacts and text messages, and photos to some extent although that is not so important as I…
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HP Elitebook / wifi query
Another quest for help from me! A friend is staying with me at the moment and their device - a HP Elitebook - is unable to detect any networks (red wifi button lit). I know it's not my broadband as all 5 of my devices work...usually there's a button on the keyboard or on the side of the laptop that can be used to turn on…
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No Sound Watching C4 Online
Hi Guys I'd appreciate it if someone could offer an explanation for the problem I'm having. I don't have a TV so I watch TV on my laptop (MacBook Pro) via tvguide.co.uk. During the last week I've noticed that when I click on C4 I don't get any sound. There is sound for the advert that comes on before the program starts but…
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Wifi cut out questions
Hello All It will be come very clear that I know very little about this area, and I'm hoping I can get some idea from you friendly people how I fix a problem, or at least ask for the right thing! I have standard broadband (£24.50 I think per month from talk talk). I live in a teeny two up two down timber cottage with mega…
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Transfer phone photos to Hudl 2?
I have an android phone (Sony) and have tried connecting it to a Hudl via a OTG USB adaptor. It won't work. But a standalone digital camera does. Transferring by Bluetooth works, but is slow. Want to view photos on Hudl and maybe upload to google drive (this is mainly for when on a foreign trip in case of theft or loss).…
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Issues with Apple Mac's Power Lead
Hi Guys 5 years ago I bought my first Apple product, a Macbook Pro. I have been happy with it but the issue I've had is that I've just had to buy another power lead. I'm not happy about it because I bought one just 2 years ago and at £65 they're not cheap. Does anyone know if they can be repaired? I have 2 weeks to return…
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Changing default connection
I have a BT Home Hub 4 which my Win7 computer connects to (Hard Wired). Ever since a few days ago when I lost connect due to major BT servers problems whenever I reboot the computer it tries to connect with BT WiFi with Fon and I have to manually reconnect with the Home Hub. How can a change the default to automatically…
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Kaspersky Antivirus
I get Kaspersky free from Barclays and it expires today on the expiring activation code it says for 3 computers and on the new activation code it says for 2 computers - I presume this is just a mistake and should be 3 Also the old one went 7/2/15 - 7/2/16 the new one goes 7/2/16 - 6/2/17 is this yet another mistake?
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PC not seeing external drive
I have a WD 1tb external drive for back ups and this week my PC (ACER T-180) has stopped "seeing" it. I though it was knackered but I have just tried it in my Cyclone media player and it is fine, the player can see it and play files from it. Just tried it again in the PC using different sockets but it still isn't there to…
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sound only streaming will not close on tablet have to shut down
Anyone else have this problem ? When I am streaming sound only recordings on my tablet they won't close when I close their tab/window. I have to physically shut down the power on the tablet to stop them. I first discovered this when I was streaming an online audio book and today I was streaming a radio play from iPlayer…
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Getting photos on computer with Windows 10
I wonder if anyone can help please. I've been trying to put some photos on my computer with a separate card reader and can't get it to work this time. I've used it a couple of times before with no problem. When I put the card in the card reader I get a Canon DC(F) page. The card isn't Canon nor is the camera and I can't…
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Tiscali and TalkTalk email failures
I operate a mail circulation list on on behalf of an organisation and since last November all the Tiscali recipients with a Tiscali email address have had thwir emails biunced back to me with the message "Bounced by Administrator. Now i have just sent an email to somebiody with a TalkTalk e-mail, address (i know TalkTalk…
