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gmail
my replies get deleted by gmail only happened two days ago? help please
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Old programming/computer manuals - any use?
My father passed away last year & we've just got started on sorting out the contents of his study. We'd decided that none of the computer hardware was worth salvaging, so I said I'd take it away & strip out any hard drives before disposing of it. Somehow I managed to end up with all the software & books too, but before I…
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Software for drawing simple architect plans?
I need to draw some scale plans for a changing room refurbishment at work. Rather than do this the old fashioned way (on graph paper) is there any free software out there that will help with this? It will just need to be simple so I can see if cubicles/showers etc will fit in the area, so I need accurate scale drawings.…
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Apple Watch se1
Considering Apple Watch se1 purchase Either delivered tomorrow or collect Mon!!!8217; 1st gym visit Tues (light exercises with m.s. nurse and maybe get a future fitness programme) Whilst I appreciate a watch isn!!!8217;t essential, can!!!8217;t help thinking maybe an Apple Watch se 1 would add some tech fun to gym. Any…
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Android photo thumbnails -switching off
Can I switch off Android on my phone creating thumbnails of my photos ?
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Something funny with Facebook
When I type my friends name into the search box I come up with a page that appears to be hers but is definitely not The page I’m seeing have a limited number of posts. The first is of a woman we both know, but did not put the. Image up A little down the page is a photo that looks almost like my friend, but it is not. It’s…
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Google chrome notifications
Hi, i have set up notifications on some websites i use so when there is a new post or thread i get a notification At present, Chrome plays a noise and i get a pop up, but that pop up disappears after a few seconds and if im not in the room at the time i pretty much miss the notification Is there anyway to change this so…
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Onedrive - Documents
I have my Documents on Onedrive. Does this mean they is freely available on the internet or are they only viewable to me on my devices?
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Convert desktop to wireless?
Hi all just popped over from the Oldstyle board to ask a question. DH thinks he can convert our old desktop pc to wireless with a device that plugs into the usb port. We currently use an ethernet cable. Can anyone give him a bit of info please? We are in our 60's and not very tech savvy. Thanks Gintot
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Ubuntu Linux
I am new to Linux and trying to use it for the first time, however I can't get it to load. I made a LiveUSB (16GB USB Flash Drive) with Ubuntu Linux 17.10 and I am trying to install it on to a 2TB WD My Passport HDD. I have set my Bios to boot from USB first (UEFI) and I am able to get Linux (try Linux mode) to run from…
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Syncing Mac Mail across iMac & Laptop
This is an issue Ive had for a while but Ive never sorted it out as it wasn't a big deal but now is the time to fix it. I mainly use the iMac and I can receive emails for both devices fine but where it doesn't work well is when I send emails from either device as they don't appear in the sent folder in the other one. So…
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Apple website : has anybody else had a problem?
I am trying to reset my Apple ID password for my Iphone 5 and when I enter the date correctly, all I get is an onscreen error message with a yellow triangle This Action Could Not Be Completed Your Request Could Not Be Completed Because Of An Error. Please Try Again Later. Could this be because of a website error etc or a…
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Office 2007 download?
Friend has a new PC and wants to install Office 2007 on it from his old PC He had the product key, but not the disk and the MS site says no longer available. I've had a quick google, but which is the most reliable source? (he is abroad, so posting a disk is not preferable)
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WLDCore.dll Issue
i have tried clicking some email links and I keep getting the error WLDCore.dll is missing from my pc. When I googled this, there were sites offering issues. I tried two of them and my Avast warned of malicious malware. Does anybody know of a safe link with a Noddy guide that I can follow to fix this please?
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Using Echo dot abroad?
Been given an Echo dot and wonder if we subscribe to Prime we will be able to access the music whilst we are in France this summer? Wifi will be through Orange.FR
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Security on tablet
looking to buy a 7inch alba tablet to put films on off google movies & tv,would need to enter my card details to purchase films so would I need to put a security programme on it
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Second BT Hub
Hi This is probably a daft question but here goes anyway. I have got 2 BT5 Hubs. I connected one to my PC in the bedroom. If I plug in the second hub to a phone connection in a different location in my house will it improve my wifi or will installing a second hub decrease my download/upload speeds? Thanks
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Can dual monitors work independently?
I have a two monitor set up for my PC, using windows 10, both monitors connected via DVI They are both displaying windows but if i go for the "duplicate these displays" option in windows 10, the monitors just mirror each other. So if i move my mouse it then moves it on both screens and everything i click displays on both…
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Redirect for china sales page
Hello techie peeps long time no visit!!!129300; I have a redirect for a china buying page The normal cleaners haven't touched it Tis a tad annoying every time opening its own tab or tacking over The original tab, Anything handy to get rid of it Thanks greg
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Corrupted Seagate USB Drive...
I was reading an article this morning that said that I could use my Seagate Backup Portable Drive as a storage device on my Samsung S8+ Smartphone. When I connected these devices together I received the following advice... ...Corrupted Seagate USB Drive Tap to Fix... ...I did not 'Tap to Fix' but removed the drive, there…
