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Strange device
I'm trying to find out a device that's connected to my router. There's five devices identified but the fifth is saying "unknown". Is it possible a neighbour is somehow accessing the WiFi? It's bizarre as it's connecting at all hours including middle of the night. Would it be the landline or smart meter?
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Can't send photos from my motorola moto g62 5g phone
I've just realised that my phone can't receive or send pictures with SMS messages. I've followed these instructions but get stuck at this step. https://devicehelp.lebara.co.uk/motorola/moto-g7-power-android-9-0/messaging/set-up-your-phone-for-picture-messaging/ it says 'access point name settings are not available for this…
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Retalic function in Word
Hi all I'm wanting to do a left slant italic in a Word document, which, according to Google, is called retalic. I can do the usual right slant italic, and put a shadow with it, but I want to do a left slant retalic with the same word. For the life of me, can I find a way of getting the word to slant left instead of right,…
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Addon support for Android web browser apps.
HiSeems Kiwi Browser app is no longer maintained.Has been removed from Google PlayStore.Version 137.0.7337.0 apk file is still available...From here ---> https://github.com/kiwibrowser/src.next/releasesIt won't be updated.I've tested it with a crx addon file side-load.Seems to work, sluggish on my low-spec phone. For…
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Sorry, Another Printer Recommendation For A Few Colour Prints A Month Please
Hi, I am looking to replace my Canon Pixma MG7550 All-In-One inkjet printer. I have had it since around 2015 but I'm having trouble with the print head misalignment and prints (particularly anything with text or postage labels) being wobbly and having double-up/blurred text etc. I'm pretty sure this is due to either a…
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Now TV stream stops for adverts
I have a black Now TV box (not the 4K one). I only use it to watch Sky SportsF1. When Sky goes to an ad break, the stream stops and I'm thrown back to homepage (this is the top level page with the app icons; now, iplayer, Netflix etc.) I have to run the now app, find the channel and start it again. BUT if its an ad break,…
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Facebook messenger
I don't use Facebook messenger much, and a couple of weeks ago I got a new phone.Facebook and messenger were tranferred from my old phone, and facebook is working as normal.However, messenger isn't working as normal. A friend had messaged me a phone number, before I'd got my new phone, and the message wasn't there. In…
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Cheap espresso machine - sounds like it's going to explode!
This was my first venture into buying an espresso machine - this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daewoo-Espresso-Barista-Quality-Measuring/dp/B0D66PDWGZ I don't think the coffee is too great, and it's a bit of a faff. It's a bit noisy making coffee, but acceptable. However, when I turn it on to steam, it makes an awful…
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Fast SD cards
Don't know if I'm using the right initials but it's for a camera to record photos. When I bought a cheapie point and shoot I got a fast micro card and it works surprisingly well. My main camera has bog standard ones and I'm hoping a fast card may improve my ability to photograph wildlife that doesn't stand still. I don't…
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Microsoft 365 Family Subscription
Hi, What is the cheapest way to renew my subscription to Microsoft 365 Family? £79.99 via Microsft. £61.99 via Amazon. or is there a better option?
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Epson XP720 ink pad error
“A printer’s inkpad is at the end of its service life. Please contact Epson Support” A friend just got the above message and their printer has stopped working. Does anyone know how this can be overridden so the printer can continue working? It seems a pity to throw away the printer.
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Mozilla Thunderbird help please
Can anyone help me please? Until a few days ago, all the emails in my unified folder would be in the same place, but now it only contains unread emails and whenever I open an email, I have to go to the specific account folder to find it again. I've checked settings but can't seem to rectify it. Can anyone help please?…
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Video guide on the free Windows 10 extended support options
For people who are keeping Windows 10 after Oct 2025, here's a complete and easy to follow video guide on using the free options to get another year's support. The creator shows you don't need to continue being locked to using a Microsoft account after registering. Setting up Windows 10 Extended Security Updates Linux…
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Spreadsheet for a children's home
Hi all. I'm looking for a spreadsheet whereby the home can have a monthly budget for, say, children's food, and whenever they go shopping, they enter the amount spent and it draws down against the budget so the manager can always see what is left. Is anyone aware of such a thing?
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Epson ready print
Hi Ya, I have been using Epson ready print
but now decided to return to the people who I can trust for compatible ink (Stinky Ink) Should I totally delete all
Epson software on my PC and reset my printer also because Epson were basically
controlling my printer with ready print as they could stop my printer from
working or…
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Casting iPhone to TV..?
Wife wants to cast her iPhone to the TV. Some times she pays to watch events abroad & would like to watch them on a bigger screen. We don't have Apple TV but she's been banging on about getting it for this so I started looking in to seeing if she could achieve what she wanted to without spending silly money. We Have a…
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Connect this TV wirelessly?
Looking at this TV, can it work without an HDMI lead from the Virgin box? Amazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni QLED series 4K (Newest gen) | UHD smart TV,
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Changing cassette on bike rear wheel
I'm starting cycling again after being donated an old bike. The cassette and chain could do with being replaced. I've got the tool that fits into the cassette and allows it to be loosened and tightened. But it will not turn either clockwise nor anti-clockwise. It should be able to turn anti-clockwise because of the…
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New HP Laptop: how does Customer Care work?
Good morning everyone. I have just purchased a new HP Pavilion from John Lewis and it has the 2 year Guarantee for malfunctions etc. 8 years ago, HP swapped out a small laptop for me that was not working properly and I upgraded to a more suitable one. I also purchased what I referred to then as a "3-year Insurance Package"…
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Recycle old software CDs?
Hello everyone, Does anyone know if it's possible to recycle old software CDs? I don't mean music CDs or games - I've been having a clear-out and found a couple of HP 'software and documentation' CDs (I think for an old printer and monitor). I'd really rather not just chuck them in the bin as that's harmful, but sites like…
