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Computers
Probably very simple answer but i cannot fathom it out-I have to keep pressing F11 when i go onto another page to get full screen-would someone tell me how to sort it please. Many thanks in advance.
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Printing from Chromebook wirelessly
Can anyone advise me on setting up canon pixma printer MG3650 to print from asus chromebook. Says compatible and have ran through http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/WebPortal/PTL/ptl-setup.html?lng=en&type=setup&area=eu_grp&mdl=MG3650&os=c canon online instructions but printer still not appearing on chromebook. SO…
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Skype problem!!
Hi, i'm hoping someone can advise/help. I have a Mac Pro and been using Skype on this for a few years with no problem...got a message from son in Germany saying he had updated to latest version and to update mine. Skype is now owned [?] by Microsoft and I had to open a new account with them, consequently I have been unable…
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Why are these numbers replacing apostrophes
It seems an MSE bug is interfering with apostrophes in abbreviated text......any reason why. I bet it won’t do it now. I’m puzzled. He’s puzzled. She’s puzzled. Who’s not puzzled..._
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Chrome Misbehaving
Hi I hope you can help. I am running Chrome on Win 10. However it is not finding web pages; coming back with the error about a lack of an internet connection. This applies whether I type the URL into the URL bar directly or use a Google link. I press the refresh icon (the almost complete circle with an arrowhead). In about…
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Freesat out of sync
Viewing via freesat today, the programmes in the program guide were all out of sync. About two hrs I think. Consequently programs set to record, failed. Has anyone else experienced this?, if not, would could be wrong and if it hadn't cleared itself tomorrow, what should I do to rectify it please?.
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* Windows 7 Re-Installation: novice seeks help? *
Confession time: I'm nervous about computers. Another confession: despite best efforts, I know little about them. I do know, though, that my desktop Windows 7 PC is currently driving me mad with sudden shut downs, failed start-ups, and an ongoing inability to install Windows Updates. A friend (sadly, no longer around)…
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How to connect NOWTV?
Problem sorted! Had to unplugged Nowtv today,now it won't connect even though I've enter router password correctly(case sensitive)it says"does your router block unknown MAC addresses" & gives an address to enter but I don't know where/how to enter it. I'm using talktalk with windows 10. Thanks ps.I turned off firewall &…
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cut down windows 10?
For a notebook with a rather limited SSD the vast majority of the disk space is taken up by win 10 leaving very little for new apps and data storage. Can win 10 be 'trimmed' to reduce it's storage needs? There will also be a bit of supplied bloatware but by size thanks relatively small. Notebook is a newish hp stream with…
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4409 days old password?
Just had this appear when logging in to the MSE forums: Your password is 4409 days old, and has therefore expired. 4409? Struggling to see the logic there as: 4409/365 = 12.079 4409/52 = 84.788 4409/7 = 629.857 At my old company it was every 42 days as 42/7 = 6 so a logical format? I'm not criticising at all, just…
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Adware.Elex.ShrtCln
I have tried Malwarebytes , Kaspersky , Defender and Avast but cannot get rid of the popups from this irritating infection. I have altered Chrome settings to no avail. Whatever is causing this seems to disable Windows Defender which indicates that it is "blocked by group policy". I can enable Defender with a reg command…
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Lubuntu - Highly Recommended
Fantastic little Linux distribution that I've been using for years. Quite basic but customisable. I have it dual-booted with Windows 8 and the difference in performance is immense. Does anyone use it here?
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DRM removal - freeware sought
Is there any freeware that will remove DRM encryption on a large (1.7Gb) MP4 file - to allow viewing ?
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Texet ST-242 scroll-wheel issue?
Anyone shed light on a scroll wheel issue on a TEXET ST-242 wireless mouse please? Brand new and assuming driver issue? If so, any decent download sites? TIA
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Scam message - clicked on link!
I just got a message on my iPhone. It's the DVLA refund scam one. I clicked the link and it took me to a page describing how they need some details from me and there was a 'get started' button. I didn't click that as it all seemed suspicious. I have no idea how they got my phone number. I've cleared cookies/data but I…
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S6 chrome issue
i have a galaxy S6 and when i open chrome i get the annoying O2 home page of somekind,i cannot get rid of it,i have gone to chrome settings homepage and inserted another webpage but it still returns to the O2 site,
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Do i really neeed McAfee?
Doi really need to pay for MCAfee or Kaspersky or can you do without it
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excel help
Hi Is there a way to get excell to look at a group of cells and tell you the frequency of all the values without typing a specfic range or exactly the value. eg 1 1 2 2 2 4 6 1=2 times; 2=3times; 4=1 times; 6=1 times I have 2800 entries to sort out, im sure this can be done (i have looked on google with no luck) thanks hugh
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8mm Cassette tapes to laptop
Hi all. I have been attempting for a long time to get my 8mm Camcorder cassettes transferred to a DVD or a laptop which operates Windows 10. A friend told me of a device which Amazon sells called.....EzCAP 116 USB 2.0 Video Capture Device. It does say it's compatible with Windows XP Windows 7 but not 10? has anyone used…
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Word 2010 question
My child wants to type H2, very small 2 for science homework. Please let me know. Thanks
