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Laptop suitable for playing Minecraft
Hi, I need to buy a laptop for my 11 year-old. It’s mainly for doing homework and research on the internet for school but he’d also really like to be able to play the PC version of Minecraft on it too, so that’s going to increase the required spec in terms of processor speed, RAM etc. I’m aware of the minimum spec…
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How much should I pay for a VPN
We were given as a present at Christmas an Amazon Fire Stick. I am told it would be good to download onto it the Kodi app/Addon. I understand to get the full benefit it is advisable to have a VPN. We know little about them. What is good value and how much should we expect to pay. Which is thre best with only having to pay…
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Switch (for monitor) not working with new laptop?
Struggling to find the answer on google for my specific issue. I've got two monitors at home, and one of them is plugged into a switch. One input is my PC, and the other cable gets plugged into my work laptop. I got a new work laptop, and can't get any picture on the second monitor. The laptop does detect it and will…
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Opinions on this laptop?
I need a new laptop. My current one is 10 years old and really slow. I saw this in the paper this morning and it looks like a good deal. Can I have an informed opinion, please?…
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TV Wall Bracket Newbie
Just bought my first TV wall bracket having never fitted one before at the ripe old age of 24! Slightly confused, it's for the little ones bedroom and she has a 19' Digihome TV. I have looked on the back of the TV and the only recesses that I can see for screws to enter are in the shape of a square arond 3in x 3in. I've…
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Dell Inspiron 15 3000
Greetings Forumites, This is perhaps a long throw of the dice, but is worth a try... I'm aiming to buy the above laptop, with the below specifics (see below). It seems to have received countless poor reviews regarding poor performance, and being too slow... However, people usually neither specify which exact sub-model nor…
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Recommendations for an all in one print, scan, copy
I'm looking for a printer that is easy to use, won't give software problems and will give a decent print. It would occasionally be used to print photos and onto 300gsm card. Preferably £50 or under but willing to go up to £70. :beer:
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Sound from both connected monitors
Hi My pc is connected to 2 monitors via a gtx 750ti graphics card. Can either choose sound to come from the pc or the 1st monitor. Is it possible to get sound coming from both monitors at the same time and how? Lots of noise but for klds to play games and watch you tube at the same time. Connection is via HDM and DVi…
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Kindle App and moving books
Hi all My OH bought me a Kindle for Xmas and I've managed to get some books onto it. On my Android phone, I've got the MoonReader app which has some books already attached to it (as far as I know they're in the same format, i.e. mobi). Is there any way of telling the Kindle app that these books exist on my phone and where…
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pop up virus from flixtor.ac any help please?
Hi. Even though we pay for multiple movie streaming sites my children went onto flixtor.ac, now the laptop is infected with a pop up virus. Windows defender full scan doesn't find it, but these pop ups keep occuring, It's a new laptop too! sighs... Any advice on how to remove this? I tried to restore windows 4 times and it…
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Upgrading to Window 10
I currently have Windows 8.1 installed on my desk-top. I'm thinking of getting Windows 10. It costs £119.00 which is a little expensive for an upgrade I think. Should I go for it? Or are there other options worth considering? Thanks.
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Ideas for HIVE controlled plug
Having been given a free HIVE controlled plug (British Gas Rewards, if anyone else wants one), I would be grateful for any ideas on use. It won't work with the kettle or toaster as the ON button won't stay on if the mains isn't on. I know I could attach a lamp to it, but that is a bit boring.
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how to change navigation icons location on Android tablet?
On my current android tablet, the navigation icons always move with the direction of the screen to appear at the bottom as I look at it. I find this very useful when watching videos holding it in landscape direction. I recently bought a new tablet (Huawei) and find the navigation icons are fixed to always appear on the…
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Feel I'm being spyed on
About 6am,couldnt sleep so surfed from phone. Left fb till last. No sooner had. I clicked on that and our daughter in Cyprus, 2hrs on front, msgd saying, morning, you're about early. Surely there is some way of checking/unchecking to avoid being watched.
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Advice needed on CCTV cameras
I want to monitor a small area at the rear of a house. I am seeing all types of cameras on Amazon (where I will be purchasing from), but to be honest I am a bit lost amongst the details. * Should I install a Micro SD card into the single camera that will be installed? The highest capacity card that the camera supports will…
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Chrome Extension
Hi there, I am trying to find the extension which checks for old, broken or no longer existing websites. It searches your bookmarks/favourites and highlights which are no longer in existence. Cannot remember the name!
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media player
I need to get a new (portable) media player that will plug into a tv to play movies while I am travelling. There appears to be plenty off choice but I am looking for one that will read 4tb external drives formatted with NTFS and play MKV files. Anyone know of any that can do this. (preferably under £100) Thanks
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Auditory notifications android phone intermitent
This phone of mine bought about 18 months ago, added several Ring cams to my phone the other day as well a yale app. The alerts of the written type appear but the audio alerts are intermittent ie hit and miss happens to my texts as well as well as whats app. My hubby has a more modern phone and is a iPhone and he has never…
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Gmail on Android
I have created a second Gmail account, and added it to my Android (Galaxy S8+). When I get notifications, I can click and read the email for both of my Gmail accounts. However, if I want to go to the Gmail app to find an email, I can only see one Gmail account (ie the last one I received a notification for). How do I swap…
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What's your worst pointless gadget feature
Inspired to query this as I was reminded of my stunningly pointless feature on our dishwasher. We needed to replace our dishwasher and it just so happened that the version that was cheapest for what we wanted was a Bosch with a wifi feature. It only takes a few seconds to work out that remotely controlling a dishwasher is…
