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does windows 10 s mode need any other virus protection?
This is the question my aunt has asked me about her laptop. She has Windows 10 S mode and has only been using the security that comes with Microsoft's security. She was about to do some online shopping when a window popped up, claiming to be from Microsoft - you know the type - warning: trojan - click here to return to…
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Tablet .. Netflix ?
I miss listening to the telly when cooking since moving to my new house. I don't have a TV or ariel point .. Is the cheapest amazon tablet (£49 Currys) good enough to watch Netflix or eg. BBC iplayer ??
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Windows 10 update causes crashes if you try to print
Stumbled on this today. Windows 10 devices with KB5000802 update causes blue screen during print operation - MSPoweruser .
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CCTV camera quality
I've got this cctv system, https://www.swann.com/uk/swdvk-816004, is 1080p the best camera I can use or will a 4k camera work? Will a 1080p camera record in better quality than the supplied 720 cameras? Specifications say this, Video
Display Resolution Up to 1080p Recording Recording Resolution Up to 720p
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Restarting Windows 10
During the last year I've had a number of problems with Windows Update, but think I found, by chance, a solution to one of them.The problem is that I would get the message:Updates AvailableDownloading 0%and this would remain for weeks, even months, without the update happening.Today, I did a Restart ( I normally do a…
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Access photo online with password?
I'm organising a quiz where participants need to find a password that allows them to unlock a photo online. Does anyone know of a website that would allow me to upload a password protected photo? Thanks in advance.
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Gmail "promotions" notification issue on Android phone
If I get an email from Freecycle, I get the notification sound just as with any other email, although for some reason Freecycle emails are always labelled "promotion". However, when my wife gets an email from Freecycle, it appears in her inbox, labelled "promotion", but she doesn't get the notification sound! Can somebody…
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IrfanView help with displaying file source. Edit: Solution now posted.
Edit. AstonSmith has provided the answer. I will leave the thread as it was in case anyone else is interested. Hi, Windows 10 64 bit. I use IrfanView 4.54 64 bit for viewing images. How do I stop it displaying the image file location in the top left hand corner in Full Screen mode as in this part image. It is distracting.…
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chromebook end of life questions
my chromebook stops receiving updates in 3 months. i think they call it end of life? can i continue to use it as normal? i understand it doesnt receive updates anymore but i dont really do online banking on it, but i do sign into email etc. i also have avast basic installed.
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Imaging Dell Optiplex 3070
Back story I have been imaging Dell OptiPlex's for years using sysprep and Macrium reflect to create an image I have always used Legacy boot as UEFI is a pain Unfortunately in the latest Dell OptiPlex 3070 the option of booting in Legacy has been discontinued leaving only UEFI boot The PC has a mSATA 2HMFM INFO,C…
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Internet and zoom
I have a VIrgin Media hub, and a laptop that's less than a year old. When using zoom, my sounds is unreliable so people can't always hear me clearly. It's been suggested that I try using an ethernet cable rather than wifi. However, I've just looked, and my laptop does not have an ethernet port. Is there any other way to…
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Creating a slideshow/video
Hi I want to create a short video for a charity I'm involved with. I've got some moving pictures, some stills, and a soundtrack. They just need putting together, and some captions adding. Is there a good bit of free software a novice (i.e. me) could do this with, or should I find someone to do it?
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Plex - Can't see full "library"
Hi all I'm new to Plex & using it through a Synology DS214Play and the Amazon Plex app on a TV cube. When I look at my own movies / TV programmes the only view options I have are the ones on the recommended tab (i.e. recently released, recently viewed, continue watching). I don't have any tabs (recommended / library) along…
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Samsung tv
Hi all have a Samsung UE55ES8000. Every now and again it just switches off and back on again sometimes it can do it 3 or 4 times in a mater of 30 mins, other times it does it once then may go days without it doing it again. Any idea what this can be?
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New laptop battery?
I’m needing a new laptop battery as old one has packed in. My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite Pro L670 14-M which battery model number do I need for this? The old one says PA3634U-1BAS but that was also a replacement from the original. I believe I did match the current model to the original but I just want to be sure can…
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Ring DoorBell Pro Hard wiring to Byron Chime
Hi My builder have been attempting to wire the the Ring door Bell Pro to the Byron Chime 776 that is a compatible chime using the ring doorbell bypass kit.. Unfortunately at the moment, there seems to be a 15 second delay from when the bell is pressed to the the chime sounding. In addition chime seems to be making a…
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Settings
Sorry I have been off this site for a while I am on my iPhone and where do I find the settings I want to change my MSE password? Thanks
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Worcester Bosch Heat Pump
I have a Worcester Bosch Greenstar heatpump Air to water 9.5kw that is 12 years old. In the morning I find that the system has switched on the immersion and both hot water and heating temps are the same in the upper 30’s. I can leave it like this for hours and both figures hardly budge. The immersion is on continuous…
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Sony Bravia KDL50W829 kept restarting now doesn't start
I bought a Sony Bravia KDL50W829 in 2014, been working fine but the past week it kept restarting and a bright white light would display on the light panel on the bezel. Last night the telly restarted once and then failed to come back on, what could be the problem?
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Facebook
Ok, today's my birthday, and I have notifications on Facebook, on my Windows PC, Phone, and tablet, saying 28 friends have left birthday greetings, but on all the devices, only about 3 are visible. Is it something I've done? I saw one on my phone, this morning, which seems to have disappeard from the timeline now.
