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Google Nest smoke alarm
Hi, I am considering a google nest smoke alarm, mains powered. I was wondering what happens if the power goes out and then it comes back on, does the unit just come back online as normal, does it need to be re-setup? Will it just do a self check and then be ok? My existing one is mains powered by has a battery backup so…
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Internet working but not on TV
Hello all I can't get online content on my tv suddenly. It's connected but says no internet when trying to turn iPlayer or Netflix on. The now tv box works fine. Netflix fine on other devices. Any ideas what the problem is? Could it be the aerial? Can't see any obvious issues inside or out. I also lost a number of freeview…
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Nest doorbell
Hi, I bought a nest doorbell. I asked someone to connect with the existing transfermer. For some reason the doorbell is not getting the power. If remove the doorbell and connect it with the USB mains then lights comes. I am not sure what is the issue. I have taken the pictures of the transfermer. See above. Is it becuse…
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**New battery or new power converter thingie for Dell 1520? **
13 years on from its £565.00 purchase, my Dell1520 2,048MB RAM / 1.95GHz Intel CPU T7250 256MB/ 160GB hard drive / Nvidia GeForce 8600MGT 15.4" laptop no longer fires up. It's a much loved little computer, though it hasn't been heavily used and is in showroom pristine condition (I've always used a separate plug-in keyboard…
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Skype Desktop (Windows 10) not receiving notifications.
Hi.My dad that is using Skype on Desktop (Windows 10) is not receiving message notifications when I send him a message. Neither when online or offline. I've used TeamViewer to check this on his laptop and the settings are all set up to receive notifications on his Skype.I'm at a loss. has anyone got any idea? Perhaps…
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Windows 10 quality updates
I don't have broadband and only occasionally use a laptop tethered to my phone.A few months ago, a Windows update ate up my months allowance of mobile data and since then I've tried to avoid tethering for Updates.As suggested, I have used wiFi tethering since then. I'm now concerned about security issues, so is it possible…
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Ethernet to WiFi and Ethernet
Our router is in one corner of the house and can't be moved. We have an ethenet cable running from the router to the opposite corner of the house where I have an X-Box and smart TV. The X-Box has the ethenet cable plugged in and the TV is on WiFi but struggling for signal. Is there something I can buy that will take the…
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Smart TV and Wi-fi
Hi I just moved house and it has no wi-fi or internet. I have bought a Smart TV and I am looking for the cheapest way to get wi-fi. I don't want an expensive monthly contract as I will only be in the house about 8-10 days a month. I have access to BT wi-fi hotspots but I am not sure if this will help me at all. Thanks
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Hikvision IDS-7204HUHI-K1/4S
Anyone had this issue with Hikvision IDS-7204HUHI-K1/4S DVR?Brand new unit and I have myself installed a 3TB WD purple HDD. I have connected via HDMI lead to my laptop and powerd up unit Beeps but nothing appears on screen no menu no image nothing.Any advice please .Thank you.
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Denon D-M41 hi fi poor sound
My old 1980's Akai stacked hifi system finally gave up the ghost at beginning of the year and after much deliberation I plumped for a Denon D-M41 hifi cd player as all I play nowadays is cds. I'm really struggling with it, I thought I just had to get used to the sound not being 'as full' as the Akai which had large 3'…
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Candy Crush Adverts
I play Candy Crush on my Samsung Tab A tablet and get the option to view adverts to gain points and lives. Some are on facebook adverts. Usually I never pay attention to the adverts and just dismiss them to get my reward but sometimes days later I think that thing was a great idea and I want to have another look but I can…
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MS Office
My free 30-day trial of MS Office is ending, renewing it is expensive, but cheap offers of MS Office Professional 2019 keep appearing on my Facebook page. They claim to be legal, at various prices between $9.99 and £27.95, around £100 less than on the official MS site. If they're NOT legal, why doesn't Facebook block them?
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Curry’s and PC world buy now pay later
Hi I’ve been looking at the buy now pay later deals at curry’s pc world. If I bought a Mac book I can pay in 6 months with no interest incurred. I’m struggling to find the Ts and Cs of it so was wondering if anyone knew how this would be payed back at the end of the agreement? I was hoping to pay on a gift card... is this…
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Backing up PC
I have a Yoga Ultrabook, and although I back up documents and photos regularly, have wondered whether it would be possible to back up the whole system to a USB stick. In the event of a problem, you could just insert the USB stick and could soon be back on track. In a computer magazine I saw recently, there is a free…
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New Laptop - Dual Boot Help.
Hi. The short. I need a new laptop and I want to start with a Linux OS, BUT, as I use iFollow (for football now fans still can't attend) and also NowTV I'll need to run them on Windows (as they don't seem to work on Linux when I had a trial run on my old laptop via a USB boot).How easy is it to set up a dual boot (bearing…
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Laptop sound - any suggestions as to how to fix the sound volume on my laptop ?
My laptop speakers produce a reasonable sound volume when "tested" but the sound is almost inaudible on youtube, etc. All obvious volume controls are set to maximum. Windows 10.
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What application do web designers use to create graphics?
I've got a png file that someone has created for me for a website and which I would like to edit. If I double click on the file in Explorer there's an Edit & Create dropdown. This gives me various options - crop and add filters, add 3D effects, and make titles pop, whatever that means. What I want to do is nothing like as…
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Free upgrade to Windows 10
With so many people now working from home, often using their own computer equipment, it’s important to remain adequately protected from cyber-attacks etc. Support for Windows 7 ended in January 2020, and users who don't upgrade to Windows 10 no longer get security updates or fixes – but buying a new Windows 10 licence can…
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Sharp TV
Hi, Just recently bought a Sharp Smart TV in ASDA 55inch. If I try and download apps on it via play store it crashes the whole TV after it tries to install the app but doesn't say why or anything, so then I have to factory reset the TV just to get it working again. The app was just a cbeebies app for my child to watch that…
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Phone calls through browser
Anyone know of a decent and simple web-based phone call service. Go to website, log in, make a phone call from computer. I'm after something I can use from lots of different computers that I'm hopping on an off. Can't be installing VoIP software on each one. Just wondered if a reliable entirely web-based option was out…
