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Natwest Phishing
Anybody got any ideas how this happened? Neighbour using Chrome with Trusteer Rapport extension and Norton; problem logging on to Natwest account - presented with a form (not a pop-up but no photo of page taken so not really sure what happened here) to enter details...late at night...entered details... thought someone was…
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Should I be worried
I posted this in "savings & investments" but probably should have posted here. I go to Newcastle Building Society website and the padlock displays in the address bar. However when I click on the login button the address bar says "https" but no padlock. There is also an "i" within a circle. When I click on this I am told…
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Win 10 mail app problems
I couldn't get the Win 10 mail & calendar app to work today, it just wouldn't start nor could I get it to reset using the app reset function. After googling I decided to uninstall the app completely using Windows Powershell and re-install from the Windows Store. Whilst the uninstall completely removed it from all users of…
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7 second clip
Not sure how to do this.... I've got a 7 second 4k video clip taken on a Fujifilm XT2 that I'd like to upload to Facebook/Instagram. Want to be able to do it via my iPad but have a MacBook Pro if it's easier. Thanks
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Samsung 360 speakers
Hi, purchased the R7 and R3 speakers was told that I could stream my own music rather than paying for monthly subscription. What is the best way for me to access and upload my music, I understand that it can only be accessed through the Samsung multiroom app? Would like to use my iPad for ease to stream music, I haven’t…
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D-Link Powerline extender system playing up
Just today noticed my D-Link Powerline AV-500 set up is playing up. Normally, I have my laptop plugged into a D-Link extender. Today I noticed interWeb was slow, and that my laptop was using wi-fi. When I shut off wi-fi on laptop, no connection with interWeb. Troubleshooter said an ethernet cable was not plugged in - but…
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Natwest log in issues on MAC
Hello all, everyhting is working fine on my mac - i bank with natwest and for last couple of weeks I cannot get onto the online banking on any of my browsers (opera, safari or chrome) I did manage to log on via safari today but once logged in the clicker would not open any things ie statement etc - this is the type of…
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iPad memory. How much?
I’m on the lookout for a new iPad to replace my old iPad mini. As it is really only for personal use and I’m in no particular rush I think I’ll try and find a refurbished one. The problem is I don’t know what storage I should aim for. I do know that the operation system will take a large chunk of it and I’m assuming…
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Sad I Know, but.....
After 12 years on MSE, this is my 10,000th post!!! Thought I'd put it up on the Techie forum as this is where I've spent the most time and made the most posts :) Things have changed over that time, back in the day most of the stuff was to do with malware removal & HiJack This logs or tweaking Windoze to run better...good…
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Mac Keyboard lights sometimes not working..
... usually at night whenever I want to compose an email. This seems pretty random. On startup, the backlights always come on, but at various times of the day they'll switch off and won't respond to their assigned buttons, F5 and F6. The machine is a 2016 MacBook 12.
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Best but cheap laptop and scanner
Don't know if im posting in the right are, i have a friend (who has a terminal illness) that requires a cheap (or free) laptop and scanner. Is there any charities out there that can provide these ( even if its only a laptop)?
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Poss micro sd card issue in mobile phone?
Hello Folks I have a Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) with a 16GB micro sd card inserted. On the card I have images and some mp3 files. I can see the images and manipulate them ok. The mp3 files I can see and any imagery as well and everything looks fine but they won't play on the Google player or a 3rd party player. Interestingly…
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no more windows 7 updates?
After not having had one for a while I thought I'd check in control panel and there's: X Windows Update Service not running - I tried all the options given on their support page, even downloading "the" fix. Nought. Does anyone have an idea how to fix this? (I had tried windows 10 a good while ago but I REALLY hated it, as…
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Streaming video rather than downloading
How and where can I upload a video (.mp4) such that someone else can stream it without having to download it? I've just signed up to Dropbox but it seems to me the URL I can give someone to access th .mp4 file will just download it. So is there a youtube-like facility which is easy to use and free?
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Extending Wifi Woes
I have been trying to extend Sky Wifi to all rooms in property (including home office) but having mixed results. The router is the new Sky router with 2 ports. First I tried Sky's own wifi repeater and it was dire. So I got a couple of TP Link D7's with the idea that I could relay it over two wireless bridges, (first…
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Help! lost doc's
Running MS word on Windows 10, trying to help my granddaughter with homework! I've edited and saved a word document but cannot locate it? Any advice greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Panasonic TX40EX700B
Panasonic TX40EX700B 40 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV Freeview Play Fancy a change of TV & been looking at this one at Richer Sounds. Looks like a good deal to me & has a 6 year warranty. £449.00 Any comments on it ???
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Android - football 'not available' in my location
I have an Xiaomi Mi A1 phone running Android v8 (Oreo). It's a great phone, but I have one minor niggle. I wanted to watch a bit of the FA Cup game on the BBC website recently but it said not available in my location. Ditto when I tried to watch highlights on the Sky website tonight. I am in the UK so it should be fine,…
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Small oblong plug needed for ELNA sewing machine
I repair things. Now I!!!8217;m onto an ELNA club Class 500 sewing machine that!!!8217;s missing it!!!8217;s power lead. The plug required is like a Wet Connector but with just two pins, rather than 3. The internal length of the socket seems to be 2cm. I can!!!8217;t find one - any ideas? Ta
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Unable to connect to youtube via TV
Hiya, Not technical savvy so here you go. Got a digihome TV, got a WI FI connector/booster but getting no network signal - any ideas please? Even when I change source still getting the same thing. Tried both sockets on the side of the telly. Thank you.
