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twitter problem
I recently joined twitter from my mobile (while abroad), I am now trying without success, to get it on my laptop, but can't remember the password. Years ago I deleted a twitter account, and in trying to resolve the current problem, it is resurrecting the old account, presumably as it recognises the phone number. What would…
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Outlook Junk Email inundation
Lately I have been inundated with junk email being sent and falling in my junk folder. I sort through them every day and I unsubscribe from them all. I have ensured my iPad clears the data and web browsers regularly. I limit ad tracking, ask websites not to follow me. And I just can’t see any other settings to limit the…
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Spell checker on MSE
I use Firefox. Until recently any forum post I made was automaticallllly spppell chhhecked, as was any post I quoted in my post. This has now stopped and I can't seem to find any way to switch on the facility. Any ideas please?
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iPad newbie problems sending cv
I’ve been trying to write a cv on my iPad the firm I’ve been applying to on excepts cv’s only via electronic transfer (I sound like a dinosaur) . Can anybody please point me in the right direction as to where to write and save my cv on the iPad and how to send it in acceptable file type ie doc, docx, rtf, txt, pdf Accepted…
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Google search changes to Bing
Hi Using Safari on a mac, all of a sudden when I search from the Google home page, it starts off fine then suddenly changes to Bing. Does anyone know how to fix it? Thanks
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New Gmail slow
Is anyone else finding that the new 'improved' Gmail is really slow to open? (I meant the web based service rather than the app.) TIA
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Moving an iTunes library to another computer ... how?
So on the PC (Windows) upstairs there are 2 physical hard drives. I know you can split one OS install off to various users but my wife has all her stuff on one drive and i have all my stuff on another - all in the same PC connected to the same hardware. So all her apps are in whatever folder they're in on her hard drive,…
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US charging lead for Chinese tablet, do I just need a plug adaptor.....or a voltage converter too?
Hi! Hopefully I'll be OK as many online sources say most tablets/electronics ( with the exception I believe hair dryers/straighteners) over the last 8 yes or so will run on both 110 (USA) & UK 240volt current. Can' t Google product as its unbranded. Any idea kind people if a good old pound land adaptor will convert the 2…
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Firefox expert?
Anyone know why Firefox would periodically change my default search engine to ebay for no apparent reason? Happens every couple of weeks.
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Wireless Mouse freezing
I'm using a wireless logitech mouse, and twice this has happened. When I load the computer the mouse works for a while then the arrow freezes and won't move. So I change the battery and remove the dongle at the back of the tower before replacing it. Then turn on the tower and the cursor has vanished. I've only had this…
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Cannot get PC to see Kindle
I have a Kindle Voyage, nearly new and supposedly their flagship device for keen readers. Recently I downloaded a couple of books, not from Amazon, in mobi format, onto my PC, intending to transfer them onto the Kindle to read. The basic instructions say you should use a micro-usb/usb cable to connect the Kindle to your…
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Microsoft’s Windows 10 activation system is broken, a fix is coming
https://www.windowslatest.com/2018/11/08/microsofts-windows-10-activation-system-is-broken-a-fix-is-coming/
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Ads blocking
Any simple way to block ads from Google which cover half the screen on local news? Also want to stop Microsoft news?
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Netgear WiFi Range Extender WN 2000RPT won't connect
Advise please. I have been given a Netgear WN2000RPT WIfI range extender by a friend who had used it regularly as he had updated to a newer Nighthawk model I have put it back to factory settings. I have connected the Ethernet cable to my PC, but the connection status between router/gateway does not work.The on/off light…
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Cost effective Anti-Virus
I searched the forums and thought this was the most appropriate place regarding Anti-Virus software for a laptop/PC. I used to use free anti-virus software but found it wasn't that effective. I shopped around and got a good deal with Avast a couple of years ago. The renewal was quite high so I stopped the direct debit this…
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Quick Question Re pdf files
Hi I am going scan 4 separate files which I then need to attach to a fax via pc can you advise how I should save them on to my desktop thus not have to look all over the place for them as a need to send to two separate fax number can I do that in one go each scan need to be sent to two separate faxes
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Samsung UHD TV 49"
My partner won a Samsung UHD TV 49" which was delivered six weeks ago.No indication at all of which retailer supplied it. We currently have an old HD ready Sony TV which we watch through an old basic Skybox with a basic subscription. Our TV aerial is at least 20 years old. Naively we thought we could just take The new TV…
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Sd card format
Can anyone help please iv a micro sd card that when pluged into the usb kept saying you need to format so I tried to then after trying to format the card Then it kept saying Windows was unable to compleat the formatting Any ideas please
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SAMSUNG TV on the blink?
Hi, we have a Samsung UE40H5000 LED (still under warranty). Think we have a problem with contrast - when there are scenes with lots of white and black, we get pulsing - fades darker/lighter in 1 sec cycles. Very strange - only noticeable with white/black.
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Eeek! My Pc keeps falling asleep!?!
Hi all I have a pretty old Acer aspire m7200 pc. Today my step dad switched off the electric to sort some sockets out in the house and my pc was on (in sleep mode). This evening I've powered it back on, but now it's randomly going into sleep mode, sometimes I can even get it out of sleep and it will instantly go back into…
