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Macbook Pro cant use two screens?
I was told I could get a Macbook pro through work. I like to use two screens at work, but I was told a guy in IT that Mackbook Pro isnt really designed to be used with more than one screen. In my line of work having two screens is the way to work...Is it really the case that MB Pro cant use two monitors?
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UI Failed
Using Avast antivirus. Has anyone come across this message. "UI Failed to Load. This is embarrassing. AV Service is not responding" I've tried reinstalling Avast (twice) all to no avail. Then I tried Avast Forum and found several other users are having the same message. The Icon in the tray says that the system is secure,…
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Buying a power bank
It is easy enough to find power banks on ebay for about £10 which claim to be 100000mAh. While branded products a fifth of that size claim to retail for £60 eg https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-Qualcomm-Backwards-Compatible/dp/B01D0WDWL8 The question is how to know where to start and how not to be ripped off! Its…
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PC not reading flash drive
I think I removed my flash drive from my PC usb slot before I should have and now the PC isn't reading the flash drive. What should I do? Thanks.
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Automate a repetitive process in Windows
Hello Would someone be so kind as to write the code (?batch file) to automate this process? I have a folder with several hundred files in. For each file, I want to 1) create a new folder 2) rename the folder with the same name as the file (without the extension) 3) move the file into the folder then step on to the next…
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How to make a copy of CD and Video on computer?
Hello all, I have a video from a camcorder on a DVD which plays fine when I put it into the desktop computer and I also have an Audio of a recording I made on a DVD which plays fine also on the computer. But I would like to know how I can make a copy of both the audio DVD and the Video DVD? Hope someone can explain and…
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Is 1.5GB of Ram enough to Run Windows 7 on?
Will this be okay, please? Lenovo 3000 N100 15" laptop * Core Duo T2300 1.6GHz * 1.5GB RAM * 80GB HD * Wireless ABG * 15.4" anti-glare screen * DVDRW * nVidia Go7300 64MB graphics
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Wireless adapter on/off problem with Dell XPS 12
I have a dell xps 12 ultrabook. Recently the wireless network adapter has been turning on and off sporadically so I am without internet for up to 4 minutes sometimes even if I reset the adapter.. I also have the mouse freeze when I plug the laptop charging cable in. The laptop is about 3 years old. I have followed all…
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Screen grab
Hi guys Apologies for supremely stupid question, but how do I save a "screen grab/screen print" in Windows 7? I'm trying to save a seating plan for a complaint and I can't work out how to do it. Windows help is trying to send me down some "Open paint" route but I'm sure it used to be something simple like Ctrl + Prnt Scr.…
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Odd behaviour
Yesterday a friend sent me a link of himself on a video. I clicked play before I realised that the video was not from him and that his account had been hacked. I then became part of the hack and in turn sent out to friends similar material. Apart from that, everything seemed OK. During the night windows attempted to up…
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Unable to access printer
Recently my OH's laptop downloaded yet another dodgy microsoft major windows 10 update. Ever since she has been unable to access her printer. She has done a virus scan and all clear. How can we rectify this problem?
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Asus computer running windows 10
Hi I have noticed that my storage this pc is fast filling up showing 832 GB used out of 910 79.2 GB left ...So do I need to buy more memory ? Intel Pentium 64 bit x 64 processor
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How to post a file link but retain anonymity
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]I have often clicked on links posted by users and some of these must have been stored on Google Drive. [/FONT] [FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]On my Google Drive under “Shared with me” I can see these links and the name of the person who has shared the link, which could well be their real name if that is…
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HP g6 random crash (tricky)
A neighbour with a random laptop crash. It's a nasty one... - crashes 3/4 times a day (I can see it in the Event Log) - crashes happen on battery or with external power - battery is "weak" - can a weak battery crash a laptop (even if its plugged in) - strange1. (red-herring?) hardware clock isn't being maintained. the log…
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Wanted: Refurbished laptop with SSD, Windows 10, USBs 2 & 3, upto £350
Hello all. Both my desktop and laptop are at or about ten years old and I am about as many years out of date in knowing what is what in terms of tech spec. I would like a laptop and am happy to buy Refurbished to gain a higher spec for my budget. It is mainly for home use but also in conjunction with an audio interface to…
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Just got a hoax email from 'Paypal'
Just received this with, of course, the usual link to click: We Detect Suspicious activity from Your Account Dear Costumer, I suppose it's a good thing that these people can't spell but I wouldn't have clicked on the link anyway. Edit: Then again, maybe Costumer is actually a word - a cross between a customer and a…
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'Ghost' calendar
Very recently, and without any fiddling with options, I now get an opaque mini version of my Outlook calendar appearing on my desktop screen with no way to close it. Running W10 and O13. I've done a google search which brought up various queries from others and loads of different solutions. I was hoping for the correct…
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Parrot CK3100 software update
I'm not very techie minded, so would be grateful for simple instructions. I have a Parrot CK3100, my phone pairs with the device, however, when trying to call from the interface, I get a constant beep sound, if I call from the phone, I'm connected hands free. Any ideas why the device doesn't connect to callers from the…
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DAB "No Service"
Hello, I'm after a bit of advice on DAB radio reception for a recently purchased 2nd hand Sony CMT-BX77DBi, please. The vendor said that he'd never used the DAB radio component of the hifi because he lived in a poor signal area. I have just set up the hifi and, yep, there is no DAB signal. I've set up the system with all…
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Windows 10 Update failing to install
Kb4034674 having problems with this update today where I get the Blue screen saying... Do not turn off computer with circles going round.. left it for over an hour and it was still doing it so turned PC off. It rebooted fine but when I check for updates it says it could not install updates error code Ox8007056b4? I have…
