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Electronics - is charging earbuds & their case, simultaneously, bad ?
I don't understand electronics so just checking, if anyone can help or point me somewhere better ? Is it better to charge case without the earbuds ? Case has a battery sufficient to completely charge 2 earbuds. (Sony WF-C500 YY2952 USB C)
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Adding music to a short video made with an iPhone
I want to make a short video then add the music later. Is that easy to do? I have an iPhone I also want to link said video to a flyer advertising a service. Is that easy to do? Any help/advise would be appreciated
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Windows 11 sign-in
I have recently bought a new Windows 11 laptop and have it up and running. I am baffled as to why, when turning it on, it displays my email address above the box where I sign-in to get to the home screen. Surely this is a security issue for prying eyes in cafes/pubs etc.? My Windows 10 computers never did this. I have…
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Looking to buy an e-reader but not sure if dark mode works as I would like it to.
Hello, I am looking to buy an e-reader, specifically a Kobo Libra Colour. I know that dark mode works on the pages themselves, turning the page black and the text white but I want the entire thing to be in dark mode. So on the landing/home page and your library, is the background also black? If you have a Kindle colorsoft…
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Storage of medical records etc
I am trying to store all of my medical records in a database - similar to that used by doctors surgeries - with attachments dating back 40+ years.I have looked at Google calendar - but that doesn't appear to accept multiple attachments on any one day.Also - it needs to be private (not shared) Any suggestions for a simple…
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Linking Samsung Fit 3 to Motorola phone
I have just bought a brand new Fit 3 from Amazon, and I am having trouble linking it to my Motorola G73 phone. I have installed the Samsung Wearable app, and successfully paired the Fit 3. The app said it wanted to install a driver, which it did from the Play store. The next step is that apparently wants to link to a…
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Black intermittent screen on wide screen monitor and windows 10
I used to have a two screen setup but having donated one to somebody when I now start my desktop PC (with Windows 10) on just my LG ultrawide 29WK600 it shows an intermittent black screen with flickering horizontal lines. The screen is also pixelated when the black screen isn't present. I thought that it could be a…
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Brother toner recycling
Hi all, does anyone know where i can recycle my original brother toners (for laser printer) The PO didn't want my prepaid label for Brother? Thank you :)
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Connector to a WiFi card.
Hi.Fixing a HP laptop. Once of the issues was a broken connector going to the Intel 3168NGW WiFi card. I bought this, having been assured it was correct: I cut the cable in half, and soldered one end to the old cable. The actual end connector, tho', is physically larger, tho' I'm not sure whther the connecting innards are.…
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[Solved] Can you name this tune for me?
HiPlease can you name this opening theme tune for me... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2FTJ2CZm-xY
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xl2qif no longer works with 64bit XL, but is this alternative safe?
The Excel macro created some long time ago by a French chap, and which worked well, no longer works with a 64bit version of xl. This website (XL2QIF Converting Excel files to QIF for import to Quicken – Matt A) claims to have modified the macro such that it will now work. Has anyone tried it out and can confirm that it is…
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Repairing laptop hinge fixings.
Just posting this for info - I think I've managed a successful repair.Typical HP weak fixings for the screw inserts, held by a thin sleeve of plastic which is part of the casing. I first tried super-gluing the metal inserts back into place, but it was clear this wasn't going to work - the levering force on the hinges is…
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Win 11 problems
My win 11 laptop is not showing the download folder (it has vanished) and the recycle bin is acting strangely too (it is not letting me recover anything)Any ideas ?I've done an AV scan - nothing found
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Free 'Send reminder' option for website?
Hi all. I run a monthly men's group and have set up a website with information. While the group runs on the same day/week of each month, I'm aware that people can forget as it's not very regular. I'd really like to have something on the webiste that they can click that will then send them a reminder a few days before the…
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How to record streamed internet programs ?
What is the easiest way to record streamed programs from itvx, all4, etc ?
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Mobile data - even light use eats it up too quickly ?
Phone techie advice please ! I’ve just
signed up for a contract with 3GB monthly data which by all accounts should be
enough for a light user like me, not doing social media or videos, just
checking websites and maps for info etc. But when I
started measuring usage it’s become apparent that such activity uses far…
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Preparing for Windows 11 upgrade
My PC is capable of running Windows 11 and I am getting the usual Microsoft prompts to do so. Prior to upgrading I am giving it a good tidy up and ensuring everything is backed up. I was wondering what will happen to the MSOffice Professional 2016 that I use - can anyone advise if this will continue to work. Thank you
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Smart phones and not feeling comfy with apps & getting banking apps
Hi I'm pretty good on the web but never relly been a mobile phone many Recently get a refurb iphone 11 that was a few months old - pleased with it prevoius phone was given to me by kids years ago ipnoe four - got that around 8/9 years ago I used my wifes phones an android from 2017 and use our Ring and another alarm app I…
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iMac - will it cost less in UK
Hello, I’ve been considering a new Apple IMac for a while (big purchase for me) and was about to buy one - but I was thinking that if US tariffs to China stay in place is there a chance that prices in UK might drop to a degree that O should hold off for now? I know all is very uncertain at the moment - so just interested…
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Linksys Velop WHW0303 - still not reaching around the house!
After suffering with FTTC for 8 years we finally got SWISH broadband FTTP a couple of years ago and were obviously ecstatic. However, although the signal arriving at the router is great, the Wifi reach around the house is shocking. So I bought the Linksys Velop WHW030 at the end of 2023 to help push the signal around. 18…
