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Word issue
When i open a word Document now i am missing the top bit and it only appears after i click on one of the options like "home" I know i have mistakenly changed something but don't know what. I would post a screen shot of what i mean but unsure on how to now Tinypic has stopped. What have i done and how do i reverse it? Thanks
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Facebook Messenger question
Hardly a huge problem but this is driving me daft so wondered if anyone knows the solution. I often get messages from family members on Facebook Messenger. (I only use it on my laptop, not on my phone) which is fine. But when I try to reply the letters don't appear as Im typing them, they are slow appearing and then when…
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Fridge thermostat or worse?
Hi all Recently had to perform a 24hr defrost of a Russell Hobbs frost-free fridge freezer model RH55FF173R. After a successful defrost, the fridge freezer booted up again with no problems in the morning, but after spending the day and most of the evening out we returned to a fridge compartment that was almost room…
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restore my cursor on Acer
I have lost the cursor on my Acer laptop and it is annoying having to use a mouse, I have googled it and tried the suggestions of pressing fn key + 7, 11,.esc etc but none of them work. How else can I restore this, as it was working ok.
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Good laptop for no more than £200
My mum just wants a decent laptop for basic internet banking, social media etc. She is willing to pay up to £200 with no preferences to make or disk capacity, just enough for the average use. A camera on it would be good too. Any deals with cashback would be a bonus too. Thanks.
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Keyboard and mouse use on a bed
I think I'm going to get my son a desktop pc for use in his bedroom,he is limited for space,so will be sitting on his bed with pillows and duvets behind him for support,just wondering if anyone has been in the same situation and has a tip about what to places keyboard and mouse on?
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How does Google Maps work ?
I rarely have the need for a Satnav, but on the odd occasion I do need one I just use Google Maps on my phone. One thing that impressed me is how it knows about traffic jams. I was on a dual carriageway recently, it warned me of slow traffic for a mile, and it was spot on - the jam started and cleared exactly where it said…
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Best place to fit a TV signal attenuator
Hey folks. After years of freezes, stops and stutters on my Panasonic TV and Hard Disk Recorder (HDR), I've finally decided to buy an Axing TZU 4-00 Cable TV adjustable Attenuator. Many of the reviews of this relatively inexpensive device suggest that it could solve these very problems - caused by too strong a signal. The…
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MS Office Professional
I would like to instal MS Office Professional (ie to include Outlook) on my laptop and to make a one-off payment not pay a monthly fee. Where is it best to buy this? Microsoft direct or another site? [trying a search on MSE didn't get me results, perhaps I didn't use the correct search terms.]
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Two Numbers Not Working On Keyboard
Help. Numbers are along the top row only no numberlock on my keyboard. Compaq CQFifty 8 So suddeny the numbers five and six only not working. They press down without a problem but nothing appears on the screen. All other numbers working fine. I used the compressed air spray and they worked but then very shortly and I mean…
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Ext. HD Data Transfer
If a Pre USB3 Ext HD is Transferring data to a USB3 Ext. HD. Will the data transfer quicker if both a connected to USB3 ports. Or, is the data transfer speed limited by the 10 year old drive?
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Batteries
Is a Li-Po battery better than a Li-Ion? I currently have a Samsung Tab A 10.1, but the 2019 version has a smaller battery, by over a 1000 mAh, but it is a Li-Po. TIA
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Facebook Pages Help
Hi I have several Facebook Pages and I'm trying to join a Group (that does allow Pages to join) but the one page I want to join a group is not appearing in the list. Any suggestions on what I should look for?
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Wireless, Battery powered security camera
Are there any recommended models of Wireless, Battery Powered security cameras ? The problem, as I see it, is battery life ?
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Vivobook 15 X512Da
Hi All I recently got myself a new laptop (after my old one finally gave up the ghost) - waited until BF / CM came around to see what (if any offers were about). I received the new laptop on Thursday, so after charging it for the first time, I now have to hold the charger in a certain position to keep it charging! I assume…
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crazy mouse
I keep closing tabs using the left click button on the mouse and it more often than not will close more than one open tab. I just wonder if it's a dud mouse and I need to purchase a new one or is there some setting I may be able to change to rectify this? I haven't been able to find the solution as yet. Thanks.…
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Trouble Deleting an App in Win10
Can somebody please tell me how I can get rid of an app in Windows 10. I have a Dell desktop and a Dell app called SupportAssist(16.3kb) that I want to get rid of because its becoming very intrusive. I have uninstalled it from Apps & features three times now and its back again this morning!
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Broadband
Can someone please tell me why ever night at just before or just after midnight my home hub 6 reboots itself, resulting with my speed dropping to 2-3MB when previously it was 7-8MB?
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Sony Walkman MP3 players
Was looking at these as a hint for Christmas prezzy. I currently have an I pod which can be played through speakers through an I pod station etc. What I'd like to know is, can these also be played through speakers. regards jeff
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Rev Rod cars
Does anyone remember "REV ROD" toy cars - that used a plastic toothed belt pulled through a slot to wind up a fast spinning wheel - to drive them fast ? I can;t find any mention of them on Google save a similarly named (though different hot-wheels range - no mention of the belt !)
