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Laptop Options?
Running a HP laptop with Windows 8.1 which is perhaps coming to the end of it's life. Need to start thinking of replacing it. I've used Windows 10 on someone else's laptop but I absolutely hate the platform. What else is out there other than Apple - which I'm not familiar with. I only use a laptop for bill paying, letter…
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USB splitter help
I got a USB splitter, ie plug into 1 x USB, and gives you 2 x USB, so gives a extra USB. The laptop still only works with only 1 x USB. Is their a setting that has to be changed? Any help please.
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Hundreds of spam mail in Outlook.
Yesterday my Outlook account started receiving junk mail. I blocked the emails and set up Outlook to put only mail from safe senders in my inbox. In 20 hours I have 929 junk emails which I will block but I am concerned I might receive emails from people/organisations I have not been in contact with before and these may go…
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Imac hack??????
I am not sure what has happened here but I went onto the IMAC yesterday and could here breathing in the back ground. No other applications were open and I had just performed an anti virus check with F Secure Safe and no threats were detected. The camera is always covered but I noticed we did not have the microphone…
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Laptop Recommendations
Hi All, new to the forum so hello to all! Looking for some advice. My wife has gone back to University, and she’s doing really well! I want to get her a laptop but all the cheaper models, even from what I’d think are good brands HP, Acer, Lenovo from the reviews stop working after a couple of weeks because of windows 10…
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scart to HDMI cable
hi, my tv does not have a Scart socket, just HDMI. Will a scart to hdmi cable resolve this ? Will I be able to view my videos? seb
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A computer screen/monitor needed
I have a very old 14 inch computer screen; one of those large bulky ones and the images aren't that crisp either. I'm thinking of buying a larger flat-screen monitor. I don't want to pay a small fortune for it. What should I look out for? Should I consider a refurbished item? Thanks.
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Extending Wi-fi signal
My friend has just moved into independent living accommodation while there is Wi-fi in the complex it doesn’t reach their appartment I’m wondering, if short of installing her own phone line, is there anything she can try I’ve read of extenders, boosters and enhancers but to be quite honest I haven’t a clue as to how they…
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Gaming PC
Hi, I am wanting to get a PC that can play the (fairly old) game Overwatch, the recommended specs are: * Operating system: Windows Vista/7/ 8/10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) * Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Phenom II X3, 2.8 GHz * Video: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or ATI Radeon HD 7950 * Memory: 2 GB VRAM, 6 GB System RAM *…
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Help with gmail emails.
Wondered if anyone can help? I am having problems getting my gmail emails on my laptop. They are not always loading correctly. I sometimes get a message asking me to revert to hmtl format as the connction is too slow. This then works most of the time. I have tried turning my router off & on to no avail. No problems with…
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Printer capable of 160GSM+ card
Hi all, as stated in the title. Any recommendations of printers capable of printing on 160gsm and higher card? I currently have an Epson XP345 (and without trying) I've read that it will only print on up to 90GSM paper. Thanks Dave
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Laptop problem
I've got a peculiar problem with my laptop. Basically, my laptop is operating normally, except that files and folders are randomly going missing from the desktop, and appearing in the Recycle Bin. However, the situation has become critical as when I switched on this morning, again random files and folders had vanished from…
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Devolo 500 Wifi
Need assistance to clarify how Devolo 500 units are supposed to work. I have 30+yrs IT and my son's system is not operating as expected. His expectation is that the internet signal is transmitted from his router 140Mbs via Ethernet to Devolo Router via Electrical Mains cabling to target Devolo receiver in target room at…
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Food menu on TV screen
Hi , I run an outside catering trailer and would like to install a 42inch tv in a weatherproof box to display my menu . Would this be possible by putting something on to a usb stick to plug into the TV , thanks for any help
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Win 10 reset
Instructing my system to keep my files, I reset win 10. I returned back to the computer and booted up. Nothing happened, not even booted into the bios screen. Advice, please.
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Internet speed test
Hi I have been having problems with my internet speed. I usually test with test my.net or with Google which gives a speed of about 10Mbs. Vodafone want me to send screen grabs from speed test.net This result consistently gives a speed of 38Mbps. Why is there such a difference and which is more accurate. Btw they do all…
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Human Box HDR 1800 T - Network settings
We have a Humax PVR model HDR1800T which we have connected to our LG Television which is not a smart television. Everytime we switch it on a message appears saying Network settings. this message takes about 2 minutes to disappear and is nuisance. How do we stop it appearing on the screen everytime we switch the Humax…
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Add second wireless router
Hi, I have a Virgin Hub 3 and we get WiFi dead-spots in some rooms upstairs. I have tried a plug repeater for a while but I find it next-to-useless. So, I bought myself a length of Cat5 cable plus WiFi router. I ran the cable upstairs and plugged it into my laptop to check that it works, which it did. I now have the task…
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Great Argos deal on music and gaming headsets
I have these and posted this earlier in HotUkDeals - these headsets are £9.99 atm at Argos. I paid nearly £20 for mine pre-Christmas so might get myself a second pair! https://www.argos.co.uk/search/tx%252D30 Don't know if the image attachment will work but giving it a go...
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Samsung A5 Phone message tone help
I am in the process of setting up my new phone and placing custom notification sounds on my contacts. I did it all fine by going to each contact, edit , scrolling down to ringtones and under there was messages. I did them all but now they have changed and the drop down for adding message tone is no longer there. I can…
