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Does hot weather affect computers?
As in I've had a couple of fixes recently on my computer: - new hard drive a few weeks ago - very recently I had the wires swopped to my (only few months old) router - had the DNS server swopped from my suppliers default one to another one (chose the Google one) Had a couple of days of normal service - whizzing along/no…
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Currys misrepresentation
I bought a 2016 UHD Samsung TV from currys in store and now Samsung have stopped supporting it. They promised they would support HLG (BBC Iplayer HDR). This was in the Dec 2016 Trusted Reviews and What Hi Fi. They have not and if you had bought a Panasonic or LG 2016 set you would be able to watch Iplayer Blue Planet 2 and…
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Wierd editing problem in Outlook Mail - Solved
Edit: Just tried this using Edge browser and the problem isn't showing. Is there a fix within Chrome for this? Second Edit: Just searched and found a number of possible solutions. For me, simply pressing the INS key solved the problem. Actually pressing the INS key toggles this 'problem' on and off, so I must have…
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Cannot open Norton Security
I usually do a scan once a week, and so I went to open Norton security and it will not open, either from the desktop icon, or from the list of programmes in the start menu. I am running Windows 10. Should I be worried?
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Help again please. How do I get this off of my screen.
https://ibb.co/gMML6d It's the bit that looks like a template. Must have pressed something accidentally. I know I've done it before but can't remember how to get rid of it. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Laptop back up
Hi, I need to make a back up of my laptop for restore purposes. I have a 2TB external hard drive that I bought for backing up all my photos, phone etc. but when I start the PC back up process it tells me I need a seperate device as it will overwrite everything on the drive. Is this correct or can I somehow partition things…
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Replacement wire aerial for Roberts radio?
I have a Roberts Blutune 50, nice little machine for streaming and listening to the radio. I managed to accidentally hoover off half of the wire aerial and am struggling to find a replacement (not listed as a spare part on their website). Can anyone suggest a possible source for a replacement and advise whether or not it's…
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Google Chrome warning.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5921861/Popular-browser-extension-secretly-recording-online.html
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Replacement Mobile - Options...
Hi I have posted a question in the Mobile phone forum but was unsure if the people who frequent the Techie forum may also have some wise words or options. You can see my Replacement Mobile phone post here.
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wifi extender advice please
Hi i have done a search but there doesnt seem to be any recent threads on this. I have poor wifi in the living rooms downstairs (the BT socket is upstairs). The furthest smart TV and SKY box would be around 20-25 metres away from the router) Can anybody recommend a cheap wifi repeater that they know works please? I have…
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UTube Video download
Don't know if it's possible but I would like to download a ten minute video to show the children at an after school club as its in a small village and not sure how good the WIFI connection is
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IPad 1 will not let me send reviews for Tripadvisor or similar sites
I have an old IPad 1. It will not allow me to send reviews to TripAdvisor or similar sites. why is this happening. Do I need to change the settings. If so which ones.
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Best Headphone for under £20.00
I would like to buy some new headphones for the gym, any opinions on best headphones for under £20.00? I am not bothered by brand. Cheers :)
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Laptop is getting hot
All this week, my laptop has been getting hot. I downloaded speedfan to check the temp which is ok at the time of typing but could go higher at anytime. At it's highest, it is 54C. I don't know if this has anything to do with it but in task manager, the disk is reading 95-99% a lot of the time, CPU is variesfrom 40-55% but…
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Google Chrome Favourites
Have started using Chrome browser, and everything going well. However, when using IE, Favourites are displayed as a side bar, whereas they are placed at the top in Chrome. There are certain folders I use, containing up to 20 web addresses. In IE, I can keep the folder open and see all addresses, using Chrome, this doesn't…
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Need graphics card help please
Ok, was given an old Radeon HD4350 graphics card which has a HDMI connection and a VGA one too. I am trying to acheive getting sound to the TV I am using as a PC moitor too. I have connected the HDMI lead to the graphics card and the other end to the TV I installed this into my Dell Vostro 220s PCI-e slot and changed the…
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Lenovo laptop???
Hi I am looking at purchasing this laptop or similar Just looking for yoir advice as to whether its ok aa its notbrand new And i am a.bit wary of used items Thanks for looking Can't post link so details Lenovo thinkpad x22p Core i5 2520M 2.50ghz 4gb ram 320 gb hdd cam win 7 pro 119.99 and any advice or recommendations…
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Lenovo laptop???
Hi I am looking at purchasing this laptop or similar Just looking for yoir advice as to whether its ok aa its notbrand new And i am a.bit wary of used items Thanks for lookinf and any advice or recommendations appreciated Thanks
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Encrypted USB
Integral make a USB drive with onboard hardware encryption. Would like to use one for mobile email. Can a mobile email client be run from a hardware encrypted USB. Many thanks
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Zone Alarm pop up - scam?
Twice now when booting up, a pop up has appeared saying: [FONT=Roboto, sans-serif]UPDATE REQUIRED[/FONT] [FONT=Roboto, sans-serif]Your ZoneAlarm Free Firewall version 15.1.504.17269 is out of date and requires an update.[/FONT] [FONT=Roboto, sans-serif]Updated version 15.3.060.17669 will improve your PC security and…
