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Sony RM-U45 for surround sound
Our remote for the Sony HTK-250 surround system is basically knackered. It has been dropped a few times and now, even with new batteries is not responding. The remote has the code RM-U45, but I cannot currently find any for sale and the Sony online site is no help either. Does anyone know of people who recondition remotes,…
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Windows 7 to 10 transfer advice
We currently have 2 machines - a Windows 7 desktop and an old laptop running Linux mint. Both run very well. We have straightforward requirements - email, web browsing. On the Windows 7 computer we use Google Chrome for web stuff which includes banking, buying stuff etc. We use the Windows firewall and the free Avira anti…
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MS One Drive Query
New laptop. HP 250 G7 Notebook PC. Bought due to MS update goosing my old one. Rant!!!!! But that is an old story, so I move on ……. On setting it up I allowed One Drive to remain (didn't actually understand what it was and how it worked)and my files have now synced to there. Already in a position when I have exceeded the…
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Password managers, for phone and desktop.
I use KeePass. Have never used anything else. I think it's quite good. When looking at alternatives, or rather password managers in general, KeePass never comes top or even near it. Makes me wonder about these other programs. LastPass is one i remember coming top or near top frequently. I remember one complaint i read…
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Changing individual app notification sounds on iphone - is it possible please?
I've switched to iphones and have a querry that I am not sure if it should be here or under moblie phone section. Is it possible to change individual app notification sounds as I receive sports ones from BBC Sport, News, Blink camera and Yi Camera and they all sound the same. It would be great to change each one to a…
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Sync Dropbox to Google Home
Someone brought us a Google Home for Christmas. We set it up via my wife’s iPad ,is it possible to sync her Dropbox account to Google home so that she can listen to choir music that is sent to her?
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Recover data
Hi folks I have a dashcam, due to an incident, I need to download the footage, however, there doesn't appear to be any footage on the SD card. In files, last video recording was 2017 :eek::eek::(:( Am I doing something wrong, or is the dashcam not recording? I'm using an Advent SD card reader
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Why are matebook x pro`s so hard to find?
Ive been searching for a new laptop to run my online business from as my current machine is rather prone to crashing and freezing on me! I was looking at a MacBook pro but have never been a fan of apple products which led me to the Huawei Matebook x pro 13.9" with 256gb ssd…..but the problem is it seems next to impossible…
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New lapton £500-600
Ok, I have £500-£600 to spend on a new laptop if needed. Some background info: In my 60’s with rudimentary knowledge of I.T Would love something that runs smoothly for more than 18 months. Basic requirements, use the web a lot, emails, word, simple games. Storage not such a big issue as I often use an external drive for…
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Replace laptop battery
Hi folks,I need a new laptop battery for a Dell Latitude E7240 battery model WD52H I thought I would ask on here to see if anyone has used a company that supplies compatible batteries that you have been pleased with as I can't afford to buy an original Many thanks
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Eachine Foldable Drone
I have been given a Eachine Foldable Drone we have calibrated by holding button and rotating and red light goes static whist fromnt lights still fash but I can not get blades to start. Can someone please help me?
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Honr 8x not hear ring tone when some calls
Hi Belated Merry Xmas and happy boxing day Can some help re the above as it been hell over Xmas as getting a call but not hear them what could be the issue
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MobileXpressions Software issue
I am hoping that someone on here can help me out with a problem running mobilexpression software on my phone. I have been a member since 2016 and after asking for some support got told "just uninstall the software and dont participate anymore. Great customer service attitude! I recently changed my mobile phone to a Samsung…
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Subtitles on Youtube videos
I am unable to remove subtitles from youtube videos on my tablet Using the same account - they are not showing on my laptop Why is this ?
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Questions re Whatsapp no longer supported on windows phone (confused!)
I currently have a windows phone and as of 31st December, Whatsapp will no longer be supported. I already have a new phone that I'll (probably) be switching to around that time. However, I'm a total technophobe and have SO many questions around this phone switch that I don't even know where to start. Will I lose all my…
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Epson Inkjet roller cleaner paper
The problem I've got is that when a new sheet is loaded, the grippers slip and think there's no paper, and then ejects the sheet it's just loaded. Epson used to do a special paper you could put through the printer to clean the rollers.I can't find any anywhere. Does anyone have any ideas how to fix? It's an Epson Stylus…
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File sharing (or rather files to not be shared)?
For years rather than have one drive/partition with multiple user accounts i have had 2 or 3 drives/partitions for each user. These then had their own storage drive with the other storage drives 'hidden' from view in My Computer. So to take it to the most simplest on a 2 user situation... Drive (1) for person A which shows…
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Windows 10 - transparent windows?
Is it possible to configure a window in W10 to be transparent? I have some images of old maps and I'd like to overlay them on top of something like google maps or streetmaps to see the location of old features in the modern landscape. Or maybe there's some simple utility that can do it?
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How long will Windows 10 take to download and install?
Hi I have bought my son a gaming pc, ready built but it didn’t come with an operating system. So I have bought a Downloadable version of Windows 10. How long will this take to install and will it be straight forward? Just thinking I may need to ensure this is done ready for him to open on Christmas Day!
