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FolderFort Cloud Storage
Has anyone heard of it, used it, able to recommend it (or not)? I'm looking to purchase some cloud storage and there is a lifetime offer of a good storage capacity for a reasonable amount - suits me rather than paying every month. I'm posting the link not to advertise, but to show you what I am looking at. My worry is that…
Getting Libby books on kindle
I've downloaded the Libby app and I'm trying to work out how to get Libby books on my kindle. When I tap on one of my books and "manage loan" and "read with" I only have 2 options - Libby and Epub. Kindle is not one of the options. Just wondered if anyone could help. Thanks
Setting up a mobile hotspot?
Silly question but do I actually have to have a wifi card in my desktop computer to set up a mobile hotspot?
Free photo editing software
What is the best free photo editing software?
Am New Here
Hello, am new here, i hope am welcomed
Line through my laptop screen
Hi, a couple of days ago a strange black line appeared horizontally across the middle of my laptop screen. Doesn't seem to be affecting me using the laptop but it's a bit annoying. My laptop isn't particularly new but it's worked fine up to now so don't really want the hassle of buying a new one with all that entails if I…
Should I dump Kaspersky AV?
My Kaspersky subscription is about to renew, should I renew it or rely on Windows Defender. Would anyone recommend another programme? Thanks
2 and a half grand for a 5090.
This is just getting silly now. I have a pretty decent gaming rig and my entire build was less than this. Think I'll be sticking with my 4070 for the next 5+ years then.
Is there much difference in the [branded] memory sticks?
The wife was asking about a USB-C memory stick. Has to be C for what she wants. Had a gander on Amazon & saw a bit of a range in the 256GB variants. £25.89 Samsung £20.99 SanDisk £14.88 Kingston £13.99 Acer The Samsung is nearly twice the price of the Kingston but all 3 are well known brands. Any particular reason to pick…
Screen saver/sleep for Windows 7 laptop conundrum
I used to do this easily in the old days but now it escapes me.When you left the laptop on you could set a time for a screensaver to come on. Was supposed to be better for the screen? Went to Control Panel and Display choose a screen saver of bubbles- but it just came over transulcently of what I'd left on the screen so…
one click to change screen resolution?
Is it possible to change screen resolution in windows 10 with just one click other than going through right click display settings display resolution apply then doing it all again to get back to what it is?
Ever used a VPN to get a lower price when booking online?
Several VPN companies have blogs on how to use a VPN to book holidays, flights or car hire more cheaply. Is this something you've ever tried? Was it successful? Or a non starter?
Microsoft office
Looking to buy a new Mac.I will also need Microsoft office installed esp word. Does anybody know where I could buy at a reasonable price.So many on eBay and Amazon, not sure whether it will work. Thanks
Help! No longer needed!!
Clearly I have changed something from the keyboard so everything on the Yahoo layout is pigmy so I am struggling to read it. Please advise....... I almost need a magnifying glass now.
Kindle won't charge even though charging light is on
I only use it once or twice a year for holidays but this time I left it charging for several hours and it didn't charge. The amber charging light was on but eventually went off and the on/off button doesn't do anything. Tried different chargers and also my laptop and all showed the amber charging light but it didn't…
Teams Invites & Calendars
Hi, I was sent notice of a Teams meeting via the Outlook Calendar on my iPhone, but the entry doesn't appear in the Teams Calendar on my laptop. With previous meetings I have received a Meeting ID within an email and have just clicked on the link to join meeting when the time comes. If I go into the iPhone calendar and…
HP Envy Laptop can't find HP2542 Printer
Since being reunited with my faithful HP2542 printer, (it's been in storage 3 months) I am unable to enable its 'discovery' on my HP Envy laptop, and therefore can't connect it to my new WiFi. I have tried a few things but have got myself tied up in knots really. I'm not terribly tech-savvy but know enough to have tried a…
Can I make my Compaq 311c - 1101A Notebook useful in todays world?
hi. here's a link to what i have: https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/hp_compaq_mini_311c-1101sa_netbook_vy271ea/version.asp is there any way i can make this be useful in todays world? browsing, be able to log in to online banking and maybe watch the odd video on Disney etc. as per the link it operates on XP, is there a free…
Scanning Service
Not sure if anyone can I help - I have about 25 A5(ish) notebooks that I'd like to get scanned - ideally I send them off and they would then send me the digital equivalent to download - anyone come across such a service?
Preparing for Windows 11
My technical experience is limited so I am apprehensive about the coming need to upgrade to Windows 11. What preparation can I do so that I can revert to Windows 10 if I encounter problems? Years ago, I was donated an old hard drive and caddy, so I have something to store anything from Windows 10.What is it I need to save,…

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