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Mixing Google and Alexa
We have several Alexa devices and one Google Mini. What's driving me mad is that they use different wake words. I quite often get it wrong for the particular device I'm using. Is there some setting that allows the same wake word to be used on all of them?
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Charge cable query
Just had this from our kid ….. any comments Just for your info. My Acer Aspire 14 AI has a charging cable with a 13A plug on one end, a cumbersome transformer thingy halfway along and a USB-C plug on the other end. My Moto G phone has a about 1 M cable with USB plug on one end and a USB-C plug on the other end. There are…
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Reluctant to move from Freesat
Am I alone in not wanting to change /buy a Freely TV?
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Virgin email closing down
As per the title. (apologies if this has already been posted) ntlworld.com blueyonder.co.uk virginmedia.com virgin.net Are domains that are being closed. More details here https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/09/09/virgin-media-offloads-email-services-to-third-party-provider/5295230
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Alphabetising 200GB plus of classical music arranged in composer order
OP (quoted below) is looking for an elegant solution to the problem described below, and posed their problem in a thread in Savings & Investments. Requirements (which have been drip-fed over several earlier posts) are that it must run on Windows 10, needs to be quick, and must guarantee files are listed in the file table…
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Tv with a slightly better speaker than bog standard
Looking for a 40-43 inch tv with all the smart apps and importantly a reasonable speaker audio built in. Is dolby atmos a sign of an ok speaker? I want to spend about £2-300. I'm not talking amazing speakers just slightly better than the bargain basement speakers which are unusable. I mean for example I find the amazon…
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Very hot CPU on laptop.
Hi. I've been given a neat wee HP Pavilion laptop (14-ce3501na) to wipe for its new owner. It's immaculate, and looks little used. Reset seemed to work fine, but I was aware that the fan was very noisy, and ran for much of the time at high speed - wife complained bitterly. Anyhoo, when setting it back up for the new owner…
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Random WhatsAp suspension.
Anyone been randomly blocked from using their account lately? I am a light user of WA, just using for family coms and a number of groups related to a sports team I am in. This morning I got locked out of my account immediately after inviting two new players to one of these groups. I am assuming these request may being…
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Where to download Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac?
I've lost access to the App Store and don't seem to be able to get it back, so is there any other (safe) location where I could download the free Bitdefender Virus Scanner for Mac? Thanks.
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Good portable speaker and earphone
Looking for a good portable speaker. I spotted these in Currys. Seem a bit expensive though? Also, ear piece which I can touch which will allow me to answer phone while driving, hooks over ear Also
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Wireless/magsafe powerbank
I have one but the charging is really quite slow. I bought this Ugreen one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CCVG2ML6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1 It's good in that it's slim but it's just a very slow charge. My wife has this one:…
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Create a facebook check in
How do i create a facebook check in venue?. Most venues come up on facebook when you tap 'location'. I have looked on google and other search engines without any simple instruction. I tried following this but the 'check in' is now location and there is no add (venue name), I'm baffled. jeff How to Create a New Check‑In…
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How do I "SEE" a USB drive
I have a USB drive connected to my laptop with an old 1Tb HDD in it I can see it under control panel / device manager - but not in explorer Why is that and how do I see it ?
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I need to merge 2 pdf documents into one
As title, i need to combine 2 pdf documents into one file. I have made it work in open office, but the 2 1.2Mb files add up tp 7Mb and the reciepent wont take files over 5Mb. Been trying for 2 days now with no success. (Its pdf copies of a log book if that helps) Please help
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A safe way to share sensitive info?
The basis of this would be bank info - bank names, account sort codes/numbers (but no passwords) and then what to do with said accounts in the event of emergency/death. As I understand it, Google Drive isn't the most secure of things. What about doing this kind of thing within Proton Drive? As far as my understanding is,…
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Suggestions please: battery-powered projector
I am swamped under thousands of unsuitable listings on Ebay and Amazon: can you suggest something? I am looking for a projector that (i) can play films and so forth stored on a USB flash drive; (ii) can be used when mains electricity is not available, so would need to run from rechargable batteries; a USB power bank, or…
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Water resistant mobile
How water resistant are modern mobiles? Are they all similar quality or are any a lot better? Can many/any take going in water?
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How is it possible that my Sky password is incorrect?
I'm switching to Sky (or have switched) for broadband which will become active this coming week. I'm told through their correspondence that it's "easiest" if I download the MySky app. Not sure how accurate that is but I download it all the same. I was once a Sky customer so go to sign in & it wants me to reset my password…
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Can't log on to CV Library website
Hi, [EDIT…..this is now solved] This morning, the CV Library website won't let me log on. I've been using it for years, but for some reason this morning i cant get on it. I cleared browser cache and cookies, and tried a new browser but no luck. The Forgot password thing doesnt work either. I cant even register again using…
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Intrusive Alexa
Just installed Echo. When not in use it frequently says "There is someone at the front door" We don't have a Ring security setup so what is prompting these messages?
