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Which PCI WIFI card with Bluetooth?
I'm getting FTTP broadband and the router will be installed downstairs while my main desktop computer is upstairs and rather than run cables upstairs like I currently have for Virgin Media I am going with WIFI and fitting a PCI WIFI card in my desktop. Should I go for a branded PCI card like TPlink or an unbranded card…
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Best free video capture software?
Hi, we have just bought a vcr capture card to convert some of our old videos to files so we can continue to keep them (old school plays etc). What is the best free software for this? Also is there a best format for recording them in? Thanks for any advice.
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Windows 11 24H2
Has MS put out a corrupt update ?My Bluetooth headphones have suddenly stopped working ...... I am running Win 11 24H2 - previously I was able to connect to my headphones with no issuesI have tried the Windows help files with no success
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About DRM?
Ok so new tablet and I wanted to view TV. It asked something like - permission to access tablets DRM file. I didn't understand so did a search. So is this normal and safe? I thought it was on More 4. Not the ch 4 catchup... could have been other as it's an old TV series. I'm using duckduck which redirects you to YouTube if…
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I Pad Bluetooth volume
Mrs B is trying to listen to a 'relaxing' podcast (?) from her I Pad through her bluetooth headband https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQJBBJM8?Sadly, what she's listening to isn't loud enough for her to hear, even when on max volume.Any bright ideas or does she just need to find something louder?
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Patient Access
I am trying to delete old attempt codes from my authenticater app,so I can set up 2 facctor authorisation for my Patient Access account. I have been trying for two days and am getting seiously bogged down by it. So my question is how do I delete old codes so I can start again, again?
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Having annoyances with Google Pay (& Samsung)
I don't suppose it matters whether it's Samsung or whatever else but I thought I'd throw it in there in case it does. I was a long time Samsung Pay user & never really had an issue. Swipe up, hit the fingerprint & then pay. Job done. Issue was that some apps didn't like Samsung Pay. For example, if I try collect Texaco…
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Historical / Cached websites. Looking for any changes to Dog food ingredients.
i am no techie but i think "cached" exists of web pages. i have need to find if there has been any changes to the Dog food we feed our girl. i would like to say i have found that Orijen have been bought out by Mars which worries me but i can't find anything specific on ingredient change. the label on the bag matches both…
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Twitter private messages
Any of you having trouble accessing yours? I don't really use Twitter other than to message companies. Went to my inbox last night on PC & couldn't load them. Tried on my phone & same issue - error retrieving messages. Same again this morning. Wondering if it's my account or everyone.
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Companies infected with ransomware
Several food companies and department stores have had their systems hacked by a collection of several black hackers called Scattered Spider completely disrupting their businesses.I'm no IT tech but on my pc I do regular coned back-ups. Can't these companies do the same?
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How to connect desktop pc to TV with no HDMI?
Good evening, I'm after a little help if you don't mind. I'm looking for a new desktop pc but not sure how I can connect toy 4k TV without a hdmi port. Rear ports listed below as I am not sure if this is possible with this model. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 7. 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of re-taskable…
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Best/cheapesty way to buy Microsoft Office?
I have recently changed jobs and have previously used my work microsoft office login. That is now due to expire, as I have left and I therefore need to either buy a package or use free software. I have lots of spreadsheets, which I use regularly, so I am worried about losing, or not being able to access data if I transfer…
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Facebook Suspended
Hi my FB has been suspended, I have reported it to appeals@fb.com but not sure if they even received it. It says its because my Instagram account doesn't follow their rules but the name they have given isn't my account and my account is still working, they also said an email address that isn't mine has been added to my…
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Repurposing old laptop
Hi all I've been given an old laptop (currently running Windows 10 Home) that can't be upgraded to Windows 11. I'm looking to repurpose it and turn into a print-server. I've got several wired/wireless devices that I need to print from (rarely at the same time) but the printer only has a USB connection and is nowhere near…
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Windows 11 PC upgrade
Hi, can anyone help me please? I keep getting messages from Microsoft on my Windows 10 PC, telling me to upgrade to Windows 11 before updates become obsolete. I'm fine with this, as my tower PC is rather old, having bought it nearly 9 years ago, in 2016, but anything with the same or similar specifications (below) now…
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What is it with Bluetooth???
Connected Alexa to Soundcore speaker.....wotked for years, then all of a sudden it won't connect. Went into Alexa app, and the speaker has disappeared from connected devices?Tried to re-connect and "no device found", tried my phone and it connected instantly, tried Ipad, and again, connected instantly, but Alexa....."can't…
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Changing google password
I have been very remiss and never changed my google password. Can a knowledgeable person just check my logic as it's not something I can afford to co** up! I access google on a desktop computer an android phone and an android tablet. My plan is to change the password on the desktop. I assume I will be logged out on the…
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My PC speakers not working suddenly?
I bought a new PC about 18 months ago and the speakers which I bought to use with them have worked fine until about a month ago they stopped working. Believing that the speakers had a fault I bought a new set, but they did not work either, tried a old cheap set of speakers, no joy again! Can any one help with how to cure…
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Second Gmail address for security
I need to change my email address that I use for financial stuff because Plusnet are transferring it to another provider. It occurred to me that I could set up another Gmail address just for financial stuff and that might be more secure than using the same address for everything. Would that work? If this is a silly…
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Cleaning the rollers on my Epson XP-3205
Does anyone know the best way to clean the guide rollers on a printer like an Epson XP-3205 please? There's some black residue on the roller nearest the print head that I'd like to clean but I'm not completely sure on the best tools and proces to use, so I'd appreciate some guidance from fellow MSErs.
