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New router for Virgin Media
I have VM fibre as it means no BT line rental. It's good until "too many" devices are connected and then it struggles. I have superhub 2ac which is meant to be pretty good as a modem but not as good as a router. There are some older devices that will connect at only 2.4Ghz. I'm looking at buying a router that will connect…
Laying electric cable. Is it possible to install cable too good/too thick
Lately we have been ripping down our old brick barbecue in the garden. My mate who’s a brickie will be building a new one for us soon. So, whilst the garden is in a bit of a mess and it is out of season I thought I would plan for next year. So, the wife wants some LED lighting installing at one end of the garden. Then we…
Somebody please educate me about Mac addresses. Confused...
Hi all I am trying to educate myself on networking so I can get a better understanding of our home networking. However, something has baffled me. I have read a bit and was under the impression that a MAC address was simply an identifier for a piece of hardware on a network. However, I recently got IPTV and the way it was…
Find my wallet / keys type of devices?
You know them tracker things you can attach to your keyring or put in your wallet where if you lose it then a bit like Find My iPhone you can track where the thing is? Just wondering if anyone has one of these and if so then can you comment how good (or bad) it is - reliability, durability, so on & so forth? I imagine…
Ipad 2017 having trouble connecting to HG635 Router.
Hi folks, I have lots of devies around the house connecting with no trouble to internet (Talktalk Fibre which is working fine) I have two ipads an ipad 3 (working on internet OK) and an iplad 2017, which I have really only started using and has latest IOS updates. Ipad 2017 has trouble connecting to internet after I switch…
Which channels broadcast in SD, if any?
I am keen to buy a new TV, but read a thread from 2017 which said that SD signals would look worse on new (larger?) TVs for some reason. There is no point spending money on a TV for a worse result, so: I watch mainly Freeview channels and the main broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Channels 4 and 5). Do these - or any others -…
itunes voucher (silly question!)
I have tried googling this and asked in our local Tesco but had no luck so thought i'd ask on here. I have to buy some itunes vouchers for some youngsters for Christmas. For some reason you cant buy £10 vouchers only £15 but they sell a three pack of £10 (£30). If I buy this and split it between three different kids I am…
Excel File Corrupted
Hi all, So I've been doing some work on an Excel file via LibreOffice. I can open it and update it via LibreOffice with no issue. I've transferred the file to work which uses Windows and now the Excel file will not open. It says it is corrupt and cannot be repaired. Is there any way I can get it to work? I've spent so long…
Needing New Laptop
Hi folks, I am in desperate need of a new laptop and I must admit, I have no idea what I'm looking for. I don't want to spend too much, probably £500 at the very max. Now the things, I will be using it for. I won't be using it for any heavy gaming. I will need it mostly for websites, emails, typing up the odd word…
HP Envy 4527 - Instant Ink
If I buy the above printer from ebay second hand would I be able to sign up to the instant ink program and if the printer comes without any ink cartrides could I still sign up for the ink program?
Roku Express and three months free trial of TV Player.
Hello, I just bought one of those Roku express sticks at Argos, want it mainly for Plex as they stopped working on the NOWtv a few years ago. I have a few older Roku devices as well, but got an email from Roku that I could sign up for three months free premium channels with their app TV Player. I only want the three months…
Connecting Soundbar to Tv *DESPAIR* Help Needed Please
Hi everyone I recently bought a Panasonic SC-HTB258 soundbar assuming I could use it with the TV in the kitchen. I stream a lot of music via Spotify and listen to 6Music on there and so figured it would be a good idea as the sound is not great through the TV speakers. I didn't think to check but now it's apparent that the…
Where will I find my mp3 files on Windows 10
I am trying to find mp3 files on my PC where i understand my recorded music will be stored I am on Windows 10. If I can access them then I should be able to download the music on to my sd card to use on my Samsung tablet. Thank you
Fed up with Windows failed USB port recognition
Hopefully, someone can help resolve this: My desktop PC is in fact under my desk as the case is large. It features 8 x USB ports, 4 at the back (which I can't easily get at) and 4 at the front, on the top of the casing. The righthand pair have never worked. Only one of the lefthand pair is functional. That's OK with me as…
Windows 10 Laptop freezing up if left idle for 10 minutes
can anyone advise me please? I have an 11 months old Windows 10 Laptop that has developed a problem. It is freezing up if left idle for 5 to 10 minutes. I have checked all the Power settings and nothing appears to be out of the ordinary. I need to get this sorted in case I need to return it before the guarantee runs out .…
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Ignore me! I was just confusing myself! :o
whats happened
my word documents have suddenly changed on my desktop instead of saving with a w in corner have changed to what looks like a closed folder with an icon that has a box with 9 icons in it. Dont know how to add a photo of what it looks like but its driving me mad, How do i change back Thank you
Can I print to an ethernet printer from a wireless (Apple) client?
Brain-fade on this one - HP 4500 (NOT Wifi) printer connected to router using ethernet. Does this router not "present" the printer so that anybody (e.g. ipad with wifi) on the network can print to it? Or do I need bespoke HP app?
Uber fined £385,000 for failing to protect customers' personal info - MSE News
Uber fined £385,000 for failing to protect customers' personal info...Read the full story: 'Uber fined £385,000 for failing to protect customers' personal info' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Switching Sims in a mobile phone
Hi I have a very old Samsung Galaxy S4 which works fine but the battery life is getting poor. I am currently with O2 on a pay monthly for the tariff only on a contract until May 2019. I am thinking of bidding for a Samsung J5 (2017) on e bay. If my bid is successful will I be able to switch the sim from my old S4 into the…

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More Than to stop selling car insurance policies – here's what it means for your cover
More Than car insurance customers on auto-renewal should look out for a letter explaining they'll be switched to Swinton Insurance, after More Than announced it was pulling out of the market. If you want to opt out of the switch, you'll need to do this before the end of your current policy – or risk having to pay a cancellation fee of up to £50.
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Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 276 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
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