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Digital Photo Frame
Thinking of getting the in-laws a digital photo frame for Xmas Nothing too complicated - can we load our photos on 'digitally'? (They have FTTC internet)Some (Aura - Mason Luxe) seem to want read *and* write access to all your photos before you can upload, which is a bit scary! Any suggestions?
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Want to buy new laptop
I have an old laptop which has served me well. Won't hold any charge so having it plugged in. Now that cable connection is dodgy so time to replace it . I would appreciate advice Many thanks Sue
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Outlook e mail stuck in outbox
Hi I have tried to send an MP4 video 205MB but is just stuck
there now say sending I have tried this https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/video-send-or-delete-an-email-stuck-in-your-outbox-26d5d34a-4e5f-444a-a9e8-44db04a94dec#:~:text=When
a message gets stuck,the navigation pane, click Outbox.&text=Drag the
message…
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Specific Journal / Calendar App Needed
Hi all, Does anyone know of a Calendar or Journal app for PC or Android that would allow me to search for multiple tags / key words please? For instance, I would like to be able to search for "Meeting" and "John" and have it show me all of the days where I have mentioned those two words(or tags) in an entry, along with the…
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Gaming computer for 9.5 year old
I’ve searched on here and last time this was asked about appears to be 2011. So I am sure there is a lot more to consider now. My grandson has asked for a gaming computer for Christmas and my son and DIL want it so it also allow him to do his homework etc. I understand the expensive part of a gaming computer is a graphic…
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Fire TV stick
Bought a fire TV stick to use in a TV with no Ariel connection, can I watch live TV through the stick? I have a TV license and an Iplayer account.
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Linking amazon fire stick to alexa
Hi all I'm trying to link my fire stick to my alexa. I've followed the instructions but still can't get it to connect. I've done the following Link Your Fire TV and Alexa Device* Open the Alexa app . * Open More and select Settings . * Select TV & Video. * Select Fire TV. * Select Link Your Alexa Device and follow the…
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TV Recommendations please!
Hi all, After 10 years I thought Id treat myself to a new TV. (my existing TV will be moved up to the bedroom, or sold). Id like a TV that is 110cm wide, smart TV (Netflix and YouTube) and good quality. Im overwhelmed with all the options and the new fandangled stuff. I dont know if I want HD, or 4D or anything else. I…
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Cat friendly burglar alarm
Has anyone tried cat/small pet friendly PIR detectors with any success? Hoping to find one that works without constant false triggers. We have an existing system so hoping it can be as simple as swapping over the PIR in the kitchen
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Looking for a desktop
Hi I'm looking for a desktop that would comfortably run these minimum specs, its Football Manager 22. * Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system * OS: Windows 7 (SP1), 8/8.1, 10 (Update 1903/May 2019 or later) – 64-bit * Processor: Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 – 1.8 GHz + * Memory: 4 GB RAM Could anyone recommend…
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Unblocking a mobile phone
2 years ago I had my EE phone stolen, it was blocked and I received a new phone. Recently my old phone was returned to me, along with my handbag it was in. I have been trying for 2 days to get hold of EE to unblock the phone. All that happens is they ask for my number which I ported to a new phone on a different network,…
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Central heating thermostat WI-FI connection.
I have a Honeywell T6R thermostat, ( Greenstar boiler )after a power cut it will not connect. On the Honeywell app , it gets to Tstat 2F4893 ( no internet ) but will not connect. I have aeroplane mode on. Reinstalled the app, 2.4 on my router. Anything else I can try ? It was working ok before the power went off.
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Problems Using The Free Plex App on Amazon Firestick Lite
I bought an Amazon Fire TV Stick (Lite) for my father to use to watch all the old Western films. We were using the free to download Plex app for several weeks and it was working fine. Now however, once a film is selected after it's been playing for a ten minutes or so, the picture becomes scrambled (small bright green…
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Desktop Upgrade
I have had my Dell desktop for over 10 years now and I want to upgrade it for one that can run Windows 11. I don't mind if the upgrade machine is second hand but I don't want to use registry hacks to be able to run Win11. A Dell is my preferred machine and I have seen a previous thread which shows the Dell Outlet with…
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W10 Update 21H2?
I'm running W10 Pro and have been sitting on the 21H2 update for a while now and was wondering whether it was worth updating or not from my current version of 20H2? My laptop isn't compatible for W11, and tbh I wasn't planning on updating to it if it was. Is there anything to look out for if I did update to the latest…
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After a 15 inch laptop..
Hi, Looking for a bit of help please. I am looking to replace my 10 year old 19 inch laptop with something smaller. As I have have got used to this size, and have difficulty looking at screens that are too small, I was looking for something about 15 inches. It needs to have a webcam and 'decent' speakers - I do a lot of…
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New laptop advice
I need a new laptop - last one a panasonic bought 5 years a go - started getting black screen and then gradually taking out battery, using recovery stopped working and now totally bricked. New laptop needs to run multiple programmes at the same time, windows, microsoft office, zoom (so reasonable colour and sound), adobe…
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Hotpoint Repair
Hotpoint Oven broke about 24th October. Contacted our Extended Warranty company, via VERY, who sent out a Hotpoint on 4th November. Said he couldn't fix it as the socket was faulty and needed a part. Didn't try another socket and turns out he didn't order the part. Told to contact Hotpoint when the socket was…
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Windows Update not working.
Hello everybody, I am a new member and this is my first post. I was browsing the site and saw this thread so I thought I would start here. My problem relates to Windows Update. For a while now, about 3-4 weeks I have been hseeing a pop-out saying "We are installing a new feature in Windows" (or something like that) and a…
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Virgin passwords & SIM not recognised by phone
Hi. Hope you can help. I am asking as I am tech support for my parents. My parents have all Virgin services ie home phone, tv and mobile phones. My mum’s PAYG SIM is not being recognised by its admittedly old phone. However to get support from Virgin, we need to know the password. Is the required password the same as their…
