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Able to scan over network but not print
In our small office we run a small wired network that has 4 desktop computers, a network storage device and an Epson all-in-one scanner/printer/fax machine connected. A few weeks ago I found that I could no longer print from my desktop computer although it still communicates with the machine as I can scan and save the…
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Antivirus software, cheap licences online
I'm fairly aware where cheap Windows 10 licences come from, and their legality or otherwise. However, where do licence keys for Antivirus software originate? I'm needing a new licence soon, and Eset IS is £40 on the Eset site, or under £4 for Eset IS 2 year licence on Ebay. How do these sellers come about these codes? I'm…
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Google and you tube accounts ...
Howdy! Strange question . I have had a gmail account for many years now. Being a you tube browser quite a lot actually , I have signed up to you tube to subscribe to certain channels and push the like button here and there . I don't make comments or anything like that . I could be wrong , but I believe google own you tube…
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Why does Android update need access to the phone?
I have Nougat on my phone but could just as easily had it on a tablet!
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Repair or replace Lenovo Laptop?
I have a dilemma! I have a Lenovo ideapad 700 series and basic specs are: - i5-630HQ - 8 GB DDR4 - Nvidia GTX 950 - Price new. About £650, 18 months ago. The lid hinges have broken causing the bezel and screen to also break. From a few simple searches, it looks very much like this is a manufacturer fault which is not…
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15 inch with 256GB SSD vs 13 inch with 512GB SSD
I am purchasing a laptop for work and they have said I can have the choice of a: 15 inch with 256GB SSD 13 inch with 512GB SSD It comes with Windows 10 Pro (Creators Update 64-bit) and they will install Windows Office Would the 256GB SSD be enough storage for Windows and Office and approx how much would be left over for my…
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Instagram
I have an Instagram account in my real name that I access via my Android phone and iPad. Is it possible to set up another totally separate Instagram account for use on the same above devices with out it linking the 2? Thanks
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My text submitted on a site is format corrupted, help
Hi I have a property development going on nearby my house and my neighbours have asked me to comment on it so I went on my council website and found the right section to submit my views on the developement and filled out their online form but I am having trouble with the text I submit ie the bit where I write a few…
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Smart Switches
Hi Has anyone installed a Sonoff switch like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Compatible-Wireless-Android-Control-Neutral/dp/B076J7R173 Any pros and cons? I know the is a need for a neutral wire for this setup. Thanks
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I did not know goo.gl Google short URLs was ending. I wonder whether all the short links will break?
I did not know goo.gl Google short URLs was ending. I wonder whether all the short links will break??? Because I've made 100s of them??? 9to5Google: Google ‘Spring Cleaning’ kills off Inbox, Allo, goo.gl URL shortener, and Google+ in the next few weeks.…
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VPN advice
Anybody know if free VPNs are any good? If so please can you suggest me one. Need to be able to switch it on and off really easily.
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Windows - Outlook.com account question
I'm not sure how to phrase this question, and searching isn't giving me the answer (to the question, not how to phrase it!) Anyway. I have an Outlook.com e-mail account which I use to log into my Windows 10 Home PC. I'm going to get a new PC soon, and will be putting a brand new copy of Windows 10 Pro on it. The question…
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Another "what desktop" thread
My desktop, W7, is getting a bit erratic & sluggish after a lot of years Rather than try & upgrade, W10 etc I think my easy option is buy a replacement, so looking for help from those with far more knowledge than I have I want a desktop, no need or use for laptop I only need the computer, not a monitor, keyboard etc I have…
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Recovering photos - EMERGENCY!!!
I was organising photos, moving them into appropriate folders. Popped up that file has same same, do I want to replace these files, I stupidly clicked that instead of skip these files, not realising there were photos with the same name. So the latter photos have replaced those with the same name. Is there a way I can get…
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other excel question
I can format cells so that I can have the cell value displayed as 2 days, 3 days etc 0' days' but how do I get the cell to display 1 day when it has a value of 1?
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Excel Question?
I am making a spreadsheet to work out my gas and electricity. How can I format the cells so that I can put 26.798p in cell A1 and the days in cell A2, say 20, and I get £5.36 and not £535.96 in cell A3 without dividing by 100?
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Chromebook recommendations please (~£200)
I'm unfamiliar with these and looking to buy one for my son. Could anyone please recommend a good deal around the £200 mark? I would like at least 32GB of storage please. Thanks in advance.
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Quiet Keyboards
I am looking for a quiet wired keyboard, under £25 if possible. So think Logitech, Microsoft and alike. Can anyone recommend a wired keyboard that they would class as quiet or silent? Or perhaps a replacement keyboard that you thought was a lot quiter than your old one.
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Slow/sluggish disk access in Win 8.1
OH complains of performance issues with Win 8.1 machine, so as a first step, I download and install WinDirStat to see if there's any issues with redundant data clogging up the 500Gb HDD (131Gb free of 454Gb) I disabled all network connections and switched off Bitdefender AV prior to running WinDirStat, but in the time that…
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Been sold the wrong external hard drive . What's the difference please?
Hi I have just collected an online reservation of an external HDD from Currys and have now realised that I have been given a different model to what I ordered. I'm not sure of the difference although I have compared the 2 models. I ordered…
