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Free anti-virus etc
My Norton Internet Security is coming up for renewal. Any suggestions as to a free (or cheaper) reliable alternative? Don't use on-line banking etc at the moment, but this may change. Thanks (Oh - fairly bog-standard Toshiba laptop running Windows 7. But it's over nine years old and I may replace it in the next 12 months,…
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Oled tv,s
We had a fault on our Phillips plasma tv the other day,lucky it was only a loose plug but as it is about 11/12 years old we do not expect it to last forever.I saw an advert for a new Oled tv on facebook the other day but everybody was slating Oled saying that you get screen burn out after two years and not warrantable. Can…
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Stream from PC to Android
I have all my music on an external hard drive, and up until recently, when it started acting up, streamed all my music through my Logitech Squeezbox. I want to stream it now, through my phone. I read about a program called Skifta, which you install both on your pc, and your phone, then you need Windows Media Player to…
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Loosing Drivers
Why is it that every time my computer downloads an update it looses printer drivers? How do fix it and stop it happening again?
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Bayonet LED
I have a fitting in my kitchen that at present uses 3 x 100W incandescent bulbs. The fittings are tiffany like and the light is warm and not white. I am late to the party where halogen and LED are concerned and would like recommendations as to what I should buy. I need Bayonet, 100W equivalent, non dimmable, warm not vivid…
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SKY Yahoo email
Hi Guys - need some help with my sky yahoo emali which I access on my windows 10 laptop. Received the following email from sky today _______________________________________________________ We’ve noticed that you may be accessing your Sky.com email on your mobile, tablet or other device using an out-of-date version of an…
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Buying a TV? One tip:
If you want to watch TV from Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ you should buy a TV that supports DolbyVision. The TV’s specs may list it as HDR-capable but unless it specifies “DolbyVision” many (and an increasing number) of the movies and programs cannot display optimally as the streaming producer intended. Note that ALL TVs…
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powerbank recommendations
Going away soon and been advised to get a power bank but ive no idea what im looking for . It will need to be able to charge two iphones and maybe an ipod .
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Programs keep going "Not responding"
I'm running Windows 10 and am sick of programs going into "not responding" mode. This probably happens 20 times a day at least. I can be typing in Word and it suddenly goes into this mode. I keep typing and about 20 seconds later it wakes up again, and what I have typed in the interim appears. Other programs freeze in a…
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How long would the battery last on this LED strip?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MASUNN-Battery-Operated-Waterproof-Light-Red/dp/B077PLLWCZ?th=1 It's a long time since I used to work this sort of stuff out :( It's a 30cm strip with 12x 3528 LED's. Battery pack 3xAA. What sort of battery life could I expect if left on continuously?
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Can anyone advice on what equipment I need to make podcasts?
I have a author mate who wants to make podcasts. I'd ask questions sent in and he'd answer. I worked in TV for over 20 years and while I have a lot of experience in editing it was all analog (tape to tape). I know I need two mics, but what plug? USB, XLR, 3.5 or larger jack? And, do I record direct to a pc or capture on a…
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Wireless Karaoke Microphone
Does anyone here have a recommendation for a wireless karaoke microphone. I am thinking of buying one as a gift but have no experience of them (other than looking on Amazon) . It would be for children under the age of 16 that have access to an apple ipad not sure what phone.
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Laptop for AutoCAD
Need a cheap laptop for taking back and forward to Uni but would need to install AutoCAD - wondering if this would do the job. Clueless about tech !! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N8XHF14/ref=psdc_429886031_t3_B01C6WNH3Q?th=1 Thanks edit seems to compare ok with requirements…
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Dell Studio 1535 Laptop
I have acquired a Dell Studio 1535 Laptop Model PP33L. The current hard disk is totally wiped with no OS a present. Previously OS was Windows Vista Home Premium. What would be best option to get it operating again? Would i install Vista again and then clean install windows 10 using the Windows 10 ISO download method and…
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Cheap Acoustic Foam Panels from AliExpress?
Hi, Are there any podcasters, audio experts, general techies or musicians out there that can give a bit of advice on a cheap audio booth? I am looking to build a little wraparound acoustic panel booth around my monitor/webcam for when I use Google Hangouts or on a phonecall, just to keep it a bit more private in our…
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Gaming PC
Hi there all, I've recently decided to get a gaming pc. Just wondering if anyone has some recommendations. I did order through ebuyer.com a gaming pc to the cost of £2600 but they messed up the order and the delivery too so not keen on using them again. Does anyone have any recommendations? I know most will say 'just build…
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Windows and McAfee AV
I've bought an Asus laptop - the "onboarding" process offers McAfee AV but my last laptop went fatally wrong when there seemed to be a conflict between Windows 10 and the free AV I had installed. Will Windows itself be OK or do I need to install McAfee and not have to worry about a conflict with Windows? Many thanks for…
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Graphics card upgrade
Hi, I currently have an old PC running Windows 7 Pro 32 bit on an ASRock N68C-S UCC motherboard with an AMD Athlon II X2 245 CPU and 4GB DDR2 memory. I am still using the 256MB onboard graphics to watch videos. I would like to get a new cheap graphics card and found this one on Ebuyer:…
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Aol sign in
HI ALL Can anyone help please iv tried to sign into my aol email and all the whistels and threats come telling me iv got to get in touch with windows security this has happened a few times now it says if I switch off it will loose all my work ect Has anyone else had this problem I was signing on in E
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PC steering wheel recommendations for a durable and long lasting one?
PC steering wheel recommendations for a durable and long lasting one? I have one thrustmaster italia for pc that keeps breaking and have to return it for replacement cause it develops deadzones, anyone know of a good long lasting one?
