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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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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budget alternative to mx keys mini
hey y'all, looking for some keyboard suggestions for my home office. Got a few I like including , mx keys mini, microsoft bluetooth designer compact keyboard, but they are all too expensive. It would be great if you could suggest some keyboard which are either like the ones mentioned above OR meet this criteria: * low…
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IPad Air 3
I have plenty of space in my iPad (4 or 5 years old) but it is getting quite slow. Is there anything I could do to help this please? Many thanks.
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Lyca Mobile. Is it worth it?
I wanted a esim for quite a long time now. I’m on Tesco PayG and I can’t get a eSIM from there. I have tried Three and Vodafone and others and I either can’t make an account or even get a txt from Vodafone. I was wondering Lyca. Despite they have no customer service, the rest is pretty good. They have EE coverage, 4G+ is…
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Bitlocker query
Does bitlocker slow a PC down much? My new device has a 5.2Ghz (max) processor and 64Gb Ram with a 1Tb SSD and is quite quick but not that impressive.. I discovered that bitlocker was set on by default and just wondered whether this could be a factor? Is it possible to turn bitlocker off after a PC has files on it?
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Changing the month/year on this site
Should be easy but I can't find it :| Could anyone steer me in the right direction because it should be obvious...............https://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/#highlights
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How to setup an esim on an Android phone
I hope you can help. I didn't know whether to post this question on this board, the mobiles board or the travel board. But here goes.I am tech support for my extended family but have never used an esim. I am trying to get my head around setting one up for a family member.I have read the instructions on this…
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Saving pics from iPhone
So my DW has an iPhone and we want to save pics from it onto a memory stick. Have followed instructions but cannot see how to do it. We get as far as 4 but cannot see the stick anywhere to tap! The stick is new and shows on my computer. "* Connect your iPhone to the storage device using the Lightning or USB-C connector, or…
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Wowcher
"Ready to redeem To redeem, simply copy and paste the link below into your web browser and enter your delivery details when prompted." How to 'paste into browser' where? I have tried to scan the QR code thing, succeeded, but I do not have an 'activation code', either by text nessage or email. Stumped. Find woucher all very…
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Chat gtp thread killer
I've been sharing my thoughts with chat GDP for the last few days and trying to design a new app for myself at first and if it does well well then have the ability to upscale for Play store. Anyway, the app was 75% complete with various stages of completion throughout but then for no reason at all. It added an image and…
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BitConvert Ltd
My father inlaw bought bitcoin 5 years but cannot contact the agent. It looks like it went via BitConvert Ltd Malta but searches seem to suggest this company is dissolved. If this is correct is it possible to retrieve their current value or was it all a scam?
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Worth switching phone off at night..?
My phone's charge level doesn't seem to go down much when on my bedside table overnight. Anyone think it's worth switching off completely for eight hours in every twenty-four?
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Help from Facebook expert please.
Hello, My Facebook page is working perfectly on my smart pone and tablet but not on my desk top PC. Problems started suddenly two days ago on my Desk top Pc, previous day no problem! The page opens, display the first few items then nothing, tried refreshing no good. I obviously use Facebook but just in a basic manner, I…
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Classic Outlook Has It gone for good. New Outlook is not what I want
When switching on my laptop this morning it automatically went to New Outlook. In the past I have been able to go the help and it came up with Classic outlook. Up until now I have always been able to switch but I cant now. Has it been scrapped completely I understood it would be available until the end of 2026. is there…
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Besieged by 'posts' on my Facebook page.
This started a week or so ago - any absolute bludy screed of cluckin' posts, where I used to have none (well, apart from the couple of sites I've chosen). It's bludy endless - must be a dozen or more per day. My index finger is worn out deleting the 'stewrads, and 'blocking' them. Why did this start up? Ta.
