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TV/Internet
I have a samsung tv which has inbuilt freeview. Can i purchase anything that will allow me to access the internet/wifi on this tv? Thanks
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Laptop won't connect to internet, mobile OK
Just this morning, my Toshiba Windows 10 laptop wouldn't connect to the internet, via wifi. It has been working OK for many months. My mobile connects OK, so it's definitely something wrong with the laptop. I've tried 'disconnect' then 'connect' a few times (on the laptop) and then tried a power off/on. No joy. I haven't…
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returned camera
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old bit of tech
Can anyone identify this? And does it have any value?
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Tee shirt logo
I'm looking for advice, so it's not really a problem. I'm learning how to use Incscape, a free vector graphics program, which is great, and easy to use. I've seen various videos, on YouTube, how to create, a logo. What I don't know, and can't find this in any of the videos, is about scaling, and getting your logo the right…
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Need external CD/DVD player
Question from someone with limited knowledge, I have a HP laptop about one year old without a CD Rom, I would like to purchase a cheap external CD/DVD player as the laptop does not have a built in one. Don't need blue ray just want to play a few old dvd's and music cd's, I also have some soft ware on disc I would like to…
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No sound on Lenovo 10 tablet
Can anyone help with my sound problem?? Thanks.
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How do I put photos taken on my phone on FB via computer?
Hi all, I'm new to FB and mobile phone. I'm not tech savvy but use a computer for browsing and email. I recently joined FB and have a lot of things I will never use, so wanted to advertise them on there. Is there a simple way I can take photos on my phone and put them on FB via my computer?
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Sandboxie question.
I've used Sandboxie for a few years now and find it a useful piece of software to have. However, yesterday when trying to download a new version, I get a message from Microsoft telling me it's not a Microsoft approved app and it wont let me download it. I still have an earlier version of Sandboxie on my PC, but when I now…
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samsung r510 battery ?
hi, laptop battery does not hold charge for long, so until i get a new battery i am trying to use it without battery , plugged in all the time, however, it still turns off , even when plugged in after a short while. so i am wondering whether its worth getting a new battery or not as there may be some other problem with it.…
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iMac from eBay - strange tech issue
My father in law recently bought a refurbished iMac from eBay. Looked a great deal on paper but here’s the problem: When he loaded it up there was no usual Apple set up process where you choose a name, select the WiFi network etc - it just booted straight into an ‘Admin’ user account which was pre-loaded with Microsoft…
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Smart Plugs
Can anyone recommend a set of good smart plugs?
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Excel formula help please
OK so this is what id like to do.. In column A4 to A15 i have descriptions of items that make up an investment portfolio In Column B4 to B15 i have the corresponding value of each investment In column C4 to C15 id like to autofil the percentage that each investment represents of the total portfolio In 19B i have the total…
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Virgin Media 'shotgun' combo RF & Telephone cable
Can anyone tell me where I can buy some of the combined RF (RG59 ?) and telephone cable that Virgin Media use externally (AKA shotgun cable)? My VM feed cable currently crosses a piece of grass which is soon to be excavated for building works, meaning that the VM cable needs to be extended around the area. I understand…
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Upgrading to Sky Q
Hi all I'm looking to upgrade to Sky Q (it's currently a free upgrade for me). The question I have is, what happens to the programs I've got recorded on the current HD box? Is there any way of transferring these to the new box? We've got a lot of stuff currently recorded (we haven't had time to watch some of the series due…
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Apple Watch dispute through Insurance
Good Afternoon, I am looking for advice regarding my Apple Watch Series 5, bought under contract with damage insurance. I have recently smashed the screen in my watch, however I was able to claim through my insurance with o2. My original watch is Rose Gold, this is the colour I picked at purchase and also the colour on my…
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Recommendations for a Good Boiler Thermostat
Having hellish problems with my Salus Controls RT310i stat and the android app too - ive never really gelled with the mobile app not because its not intuitive but because it just doesnt seem to do what I want and is unresponsive despite a good internet connection etc. Plenty of online reviews from other people saying these…
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How to do for loop in single ssh connection
I'm trying to pass the parameter from python to shell script. Inside shell script, I need to use the parameter to execute another python script. What I need is: 1)Inside the shell script I need to get the passed parameter. 2)With a single ssh connection, I need to loop the parameter in for loop. (I don't want to open…
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Video device
My 95yr old MiL has a daughter in Australia. Unfortunately, because of travelling restrictions, her daughter can’t make her yearly visit and no idea when that might change. Whilst we are able to FaceTime, MiL doesn’t have WiFi so cant do this ( we used to bring her to our house to FT but she’s not very mobile now, plus…
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Can Bayonet Fittings Be Replaced By Screw In
I’m in the process of installing Smart Bulbs. However, one of my chandeliers works of a bayonet fitting and the globe bit is to small for a standard bayonet bulb. There are a few bayonet candle bulbs but they all seem to work on Wi-fi and can not be controllable via my Hue Hub. It’s the colour changing ones I’m after So…
