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Cheap Android Tablet with GRUNT
I am trying to find a powerful Android Tablet (8" or 10") with some grunt for gaming for my nephew. The market seems very complex, they quote quad core but rarely the CPU Is there a guide somewhere for the CPU's ? I assume memory is also a factor, some have it on an SD card, I assume this makes it slower? What about…
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Does USB cable affect charging speed.
I have a Samsung tablet which seems to charge faster when using the original cable than when using a 3rd party one. Is that possible? I haven't actually tried timing charging but certainly get the impression of that happening.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A stylus?
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet and discovered Samsung Notes on it. It needs a stylus so I bought one. And it doesn't work. It seems to have a switch on the side but whether it is switched on or off I have no idea. I can write using my nail so that part works so why is the stylus not working? Am I missing something?
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DELL Monitor - which model (Chinese writing)
Hi, I bought a monitor on Gumtree earlier in the year and now want to sell it. The problem is that I cannot see what model it is as the writing is all in Chinese (see image below) so I cannot get the written description of it. https://photos.app.goo.gl/KHTWQBtG3U21JZjr5 Has anybody got any ideas on working out what model…
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Laptop replacement battery
Hello, I'm not very good with technology :( hoping someone better than me can assist I need a replacement battery for my laptop, Advent Roma 1000 anyone have suggestions for a compatible one, making it cheaper in comparison to an original (save money)
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Laptop for 6th Form
Hi My daughter requires a laptop for 6th Form . Main applications used will be Photoshop ( one of her subjects is Photography ) and Word. Needs to have good battery life,and not heavy. The plan was to get the following : https://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Product.aspx?id=4UG09EA&opt=ABU&sel=NTB She ran it past a family…
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internet to garden cabin
internet to garden cabin 60' away I wish to get access to internet in my solidly constructed cabin which has electricity connected to the house. However the line out to the cabin from the consumer center (modern fusebox) in the house is seperate from the house 'ring'. But it comes from the same 'fusebox'. Easiest solution…
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Voicemail similar to HulloMail?
I used to have my voice messages transferred to the HulloMail app as it was free unlike mobile operator. HulloMail now charge a monthly subscription. Does anyone know any similar apps that are free for this service?
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Browser slow loading
I have noticed over the past few weeks my web browser is slow at loading on a web sites and sometimes freeze's I am using Chrome and have scanned for viruses etc Edge is running faster.when just tested. I have run cleaner and cleared old system files and internet history. Ideas and advice please Thanks
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Apple account phishing
OK I'm a total idiot but I received an email from apple .... it looked totally 'genuine' unlike most of these things, I entered my user name and password then scrolled down and it wanted bank details, I immediately stopped and quit the page ... have I possibly caused myself problems ? I don't think I pressed "send" at any…
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change password
How do I change the password to access my laptop without changing my Microsoft password. At the moment they all work on the microsoft password and when grandchildren want to use one I want to tell them a simple password for them to open the pc rather than give my ms one which is also my outlook e mail one..
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does plusnet fibre broadband work with The Post Office HomePhone landline?
I'm 12 months into an 18 month fibre broadband package with plusnet and my landline save just ended after 12 months Plusnet landline is now £18.99 and I don't want to lock myself into a 12 month landline saver contract with Plusnet Post office is £13 per month for landline for 12 months If I swap my landline contract to…
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Help connect chromecast to TV using HDMI spliiter?
Any advice please. I have Netflix on my laptop, and want to watch it on my LG TV (not a smart TV). If it matters, our broadband out in the sticks here is really bad. I read that one option is Chromecast. There is only one HDMI socket on this TV already being used for Sky. I understand I could get a HDMI Splitter switch. Is…
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Can't watch Amazon anymore, why?
Please can anyone give advice on this. Since purchasing our new smart TV, we can't watch anything on Amazon Prime:( It opens when we click the app and shows all of the things that are available, but they simply won't play. All other apps like Netflix, All 4, etc are fine, it is just Amazon Prime. On our old TV we used an…
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New Desktop Monitor
Looking for a new desktop monitor. Don't want anything fancy or expensive. Anything better than this ?? Or a better price ?? https://www.amazon.co.uk/AOC-e2270Swdn-Widescreen-Monitor-1920x1080/dp/B016UPDULO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=21.5%2Binch%2BLED%2BMonitor&qid=1569684757&sr=8-3&th=1
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Fridge Freezer stopped working!
Sorry, I don't know if this is Techie or not. To me it is, but then I'm an idiot. ;-) So, we bought a Kenwood KFC60SS15 Fridge Freezer in July last year. We were offered an extended warranty but turned it down because we believed that white goods were covered on our home insurance. Freezer is supposed to have an alarm that…
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adding wireless speakers to a system
I have an old (but still workable) audio set up based around a Quad 33 pre amp and a Quad 405 amp with wired speakers. I have added a headphone amp (sAp-11, http://www.smsl-audio.com/productshow.asp?id=143 ) into the circuit to enable me to listen using my Sennheiser 420 headphones (which have a 6.3 mm stereo jack) I would…
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Can anyone recommend
Hi, After having my Acer laptop for over 7yrs I think it's slowing giving up on me so could someone recommend me a decent laptop please. Budget up to £300 - prefer the cheaper option though. Would rather buy instore than online, but can be convinced otherwise for a trusted online company for a good saving. Screen size 14"…
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Thoughts on a new laptop?
Hi all, I have an aging Acer Aspire 5735 which ran on Vista - then upgraded to Win7 Pro, with free Office installed, with AVG Free protection, (thanks to my local PC shop). Eventually the noisy fan drove me to youtube, where I learned to take off the back, and fit a new one. (£85 saved). Then the screen blanked out, at…
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USB Ports
Since my upgrade from W7 to W10 I have had an intermittent problem. My keyboard fails to be active perhaps on 1 in 10 boot ups. Restarting does the trick, but I'd like to sort it out. I googled the problem and answers came back stating that you needed to untick the "allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"…