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How write Disk Image from CD to USB Key? I have PLOP on 1.44mb Floppy
Hi all A lot of you have been helping me with a problem I have dealing with an old Laptop (COMPAQ EVO N110), which I simply MUST keep because of the old software on it (that in turn operates a piece of hardware that has a hardware dongle). I know a lot of you will suggest buying a new laptop etc but it just isn't viable…
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Excel date display
Hi all, hoping for some guidance/help I have an excel spreadsheet set up for my accounts etc and need some help with the way that the dates display. For most of my cells, I have managed to get it to display with the 'rd and 'th etc in small letter above and to the right of the number (see below) However, I have no idea how…
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Can't clone drive using Macrium Reflect..??
I bought a WD Blue SSD 500gb to upgrade my laptops HDD as the starting time was getting on my nerves. Installed M.R.Free this morning. Selected clone disk underneath my main drive. Selected to clone to the new drive. Kept pressing next. It got as far as this: My laptop has been performing perfectly fine so i'm not sure…
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Why is this happening?
I have set up a pc for my friend to use in his office. When I log on, all my personal stuff from my own PC is showing. Going by the icons, I'm connected up-to the cloud. I think it might be because I set the PC up with my own details (me being the administrator). I have deleted this account. But all my Microsoft files are…
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Easy mistake - misread ad', or is it just me?
Hi forum, So I was rushing to buy my wife a good looking watch that she could keep on for swimming. I bought this https://www.swatch.com/en-gb/minimix-yss308g/YSS308G.html thinking it was good for 30 BAR. I have now found out it's only 30 METER, not 30 BAR! Only good for washing of hands and splashes of rain (30M = washing…
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New tablet
Work colleague has just moved to start a new life/homeDoesn't have a PC but thinks a tablet will do for just browsing etc.She's looking for a reasonably priced android tablet (doesn't like iStuff)It's not really something I'm up to speed with, so, does anyone have any ideas?
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Partner almost scammed on Facebook - profile still not removed
Hiya all, I don't know how, but I'd like to pursue this further. My partner nearly fell victim to a Facebook scam yesterday. She contacted someone who was selling some dog grooming equipment on the marketplace. The 'bloke' became very pushy and dropped the price quite a bit for the sale, he also said 'he couldn't take more…
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Stop Google Fit false recording?
Does Google Fit offer any benefits over Samsung Health at all?I have a Galaxy Watch 3 and use Samsung Health to look at various stats. Steps, sleep, so on and so forth. I get the occasional notification from Google Fit. Apparently i'm meeting my heart targets or whatever. I had a look today and according to the Fit app…
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Best Cable for Soundbar and old TV?
I've got a pretty old Panasonic Plasma TV and the sound is muffled/distorted when we watch certain stuff. Can't afford a new TV so got a cheap deal on a Sony Soundbar (HT-SF250). The soundbar has a HDMI Arc input, optical and USB inputs. The TV doesn't haven't HDMI Arc and only a normal HDMI, headphone jack and red/black…
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Using Firestick remote to control soundbar.
I know how to do it, but the brand PURE isnt on the list. We use a PURE evoke DAB as our sound bar & it works well. But i cant get the FS remote to control the PURE volume. I need to find out if there is another brand using the same IR or find the IR code itself. So just wondered if anyone had already found that…
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Do offline Google Maps include satellite imagery?
As per thread title. I've downloaded offline google maps which I can use in my car through Apple CarPlay as I visit a lot of areas in the Highlands which has zero mobile signal. But would be good to see the offline imagery as well (very useful in rural areas). Otherwise are there any navigation apps - compatible with Apple…
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Laptop not recognising printer
New laptop using W 10 and now my canon MP210 printer is not recognised. Message states:" no drivers available". Canon website says it is not compatable with w 10. How can I use the two together? Surely I don't have to get a new printer - it's old but is bulletproof. Any suggestions please.
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Solar panels
Hello, I have received a quotation as part of Green Energy grant for Solar Thermal Hot Water system. This includes:- 1 Barilla F20 Flat Plate 150L Worldheat Single Coil Combi cylinder Combi-Solar Valve (for thermal with combi boiler) Question is there is only 1 panel going on the roof will that be enought to heat the…
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All of a sudden I can't make a comment on YouTube .. even on my own videos
This morning I am unable to leave a comment on any YouTube video, even on my own videos. I can type a comment, but the 'comment' button is all grey and not clickable. the 'Cancel' button is normal .. the wee hand pops up when the cursor moves over it i can't even comment on my own videos, so if somebody leaves me a comment…
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Sky+ Box - Will it work with Freeview and play old Sky recordings?
Thinking about cancelling Sky in the new year. Will the Sky+ box still work and have the old programmes I have recorded? Does it need to be FreeSat rather than Freeview (tv wire). Can I record stuff on it from Freeview/Freesat? Just wondering whether it is worth keeping the Sky+ box when I cancel Sky and how useful it is.…
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HDD - change to a NAS setup?
Hi allI wonder if someone with far more knowledge can help me?I currently have a 5/6ths full 6TB (HDD) with mostly films (and music as well as other stuff on there, the majority of stuff is backed up on a different HDD).I plan on filling it with more media, hence the question as to whether I should just get a larger HDD…
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Will sky plus remote work with older sky box?
Hi folks, I have the older standard sky digi box that I use for getting sky around the house to other tv's through RF2 output, but i need a new remote control as old one doesn't work anymore, no red lights on it when I press the buttons even though I have replaced the batteries. Looking around for the best price for a…
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reducing AIV file size and converting to MP4
Hi, I have been converting some VHS to MP4 using Climaxdigital and its all been going well until I got to some black and white film. Climaxdigital software does not cope with black and white, but their support gave me a link to download a different software. This has captured my film but in Microsoft AIV format and my 10…
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Child installed payable app, how do you cancel?
Advice please. Son-in-law discovered a charge on bank card for just under £30. Contacted bank, they stopped card and reissued a new one. The charge has appeared again. It transpires their daughter downloaded an app, free for five days, didn't like it and dragged to bin, otherwise it would have been seen on screen. What…
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Laptop for homeschooling
Hi I wonder if anyone could help me please. I have two children in secondary school who will have to homeschool for at least the first week in January. They have been provided with a Microsoft 365 account through school, however, we only have one laptop. I am not very good with technology, therefore can anyone recommend a…
