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u8 smart watch with iOS
I have been given a u8 smart watch for my birthday after starting a new job where I can now wear a watch I thought about buying an apple watch but luckily someone bought me this ( saves me spending £300 on a watch I might not even use :) The instructions are very poorly translated from Chinese and I read somewhere that…
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Which TV?
Hi, I'm in the market for a new TV. My budget is £500 and so far I have come up with 2 possibilities. A Sony https://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/KD-49X8505B or a Samsung http://www.coopelectricalshop.co.uk/Samsung-UE48JU6400-Black-48inch-4K-Ultra-HD-TV-Smart-LED-Freeview-HD/id-SAM-LED-UE48JU6400-BK Both are exactly…
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This is weird.
I've recently been the recipient (aka victim) of a forced Windows 10 update. Looking in Control Panel, there an option to:- "Back up and Restore (Windows 7)" Odd thing is, my PC had 8.1 on it, not 7 :huh:
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Zanussi Washing Machine
I have a Zanussi Washing Machine that is about 2-3 years old and I think it has a pump that has failed as it tries to start but no water goes in. Is it worth trying to get it repaired? Would I just get some fresh faced little so and so straight out of washing machine training school who has just learnt the art of teeth…
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Windows essentials live mail 2012 to stop working after june 30 16
Hi folks, Using windows 7, don't want to upgrade this particular installation to windows 10. I currently access my Hotmail and msn email addresses through windows live mail 2012 and have received an email from Microsft that it may well stop after 30 june 16, as they are migrating people to a new system with office 365. A…
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Windows Live Mail to "Mail app"?
I currently use Windows Live Mail to view my Hotmail email and an email issued through my service provider (with the service provider one it's the only way I can view emails sent to it). I have received a couple of emails from Outlook which says that they've upgraded Outlook.com and that wef the end of June it will no…
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Is anyone please able to check my hijack-this file?
Having issues with my PC. Slow at best and at worst I get page nor responding or pages that freeze. Current wait time is about 5 minutes per page, email or even scrolling a page. For some reason I can view the iplayer fine and type without any delay. It's just pages loading or moving, I've no clear idea why but it got…
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How to stop popup ads on android tablet?
I do not usually object to pop up ads if I can turn them off but recently a particularly annoying pop up ad for Just Eat has started popping up and floating about, on my android tablet, in the middle of a particular stream to which I subscribe. I cannot turn it (the ad) off. The x does not work. I already have set my…
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Wifi transmitter?
I have a pair of homeplugs to give internet away from wifi range. Can I plug something in to replace the computer ethernet cable and give wifi instead? I know I can buy wifi homeplugs but the aren't cheap!
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Youtube vids
Hi, This might be the wrong place and perhaps a mod can move if needed. Basically I've got a couple of helpful DIY car videos on you tube and they have 45k and 28k each since they went up. In MSE true form they would of saved people ALOT of collective money if they all used the videos! Im wondering if its possible to make…
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sound bar in the way of TV remote receiver
The problem is that the sound bar sits in front of the TV and physically blocks the remote signal from reaching the TV. I think what I need is an IR repeater, but all the ones I see are for multiple devices and appear to be for controlling set top boxes hidden in cupboards. Can someone offer some guidance on what I need to…
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POP3, IMAP or Exchange?
I'm setting up an existing Outlook.com email address, on an Android phone. It's asking what type of account it is. The options are POP3, IMAP or Exchange. Which one is it?
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Palm Tungsten T - windows 10 sync to PC
I have just bought a new PC with Win10 but cannot sync the handheld to my PC. I have all the old discs, manuals, etc. and have searched the net for help. I will be lost without my PDA. I know I am a bit of a luddite but can anyway help in advising me how to get the programme back on my PC and working. Thanks.
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Address made public
I recently discovered that my home address is available just by googling my name as I am a director (unpaid) of my residents association which is a limited company albeit non-profit making. I am very uncomfortable with this. Is there anything I can do to keep my address private?
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PDF Issues
My employers have recently started sending our wage slips as a password protected PDF and they are emailed to my work email address. I am able to save and view the wage slip on my work laptop. However, I would also like to send a copy to my personal email address so I can keep a copy at home, but I am unable to open the…
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How I edit an M/S Outlook 2002 email message (including the header) ?
Hi all, I am not sure whether this is possible or not. How can I edit an M/S Outlook 2002 email message (including the header with date/time, subject, etc)) for a sent email ? I am only asking because I am looking to perform a harmless prank on a friend. Thanks
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laptop back up to hard drive failed?
I have a separate hard drive for back up. I have just gone through the process of a W7 back up to update my files, folders and system image. Windows gave every impression that the transfer was taking place and shows the last back up to be this afternoon. I then tried to view the folders on the separate extension G Drive…
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Windows 10 installed in spite of me trying to stop it!
I have just spent the last hour and a half watching Windows 10 automatically installing itself on my machine, after I had closed the box and even stopped it in task manager. This has happened without my permission - I was quite happy with Windows 7 - and it obviously has not gone according to plan, because it has spent the…
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google chromecast
Hi All is this the best way to connect a samsung s6 to a 2012 samsung smart tv using a google chromecast. many thanks
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Windows Office 2007
Hi, I am just a "user" with limited knowledge. Have just purchased a new Lenovo AIO pc. A 30 day introductory version of Office 2016 on board. I have for years had Office 2007 installed on old pc and only ever used Word & Excel for very simple use. Do not like the full 2016 Office - very opaque viewing, like things bolder.…
