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Car Audio - specifically Bluetooth
Sorry if long message. We have a Renault Captur 2014, the Media Nav system uses Bluetooth 4.0. Our phones use 5.3 but other phones we've had in the past have had the same issue - I don't know what BT version they were. The Bluetooth sometimes connects perfectly, syncs with phone audio, phonebook etc. But 50-60% of the time…
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Windows 11 for an ignoramus.
I know absolutely nothing about tech stuff so would kindly request you pitch your replies accordingly. My desktop computer, like me, is elderly (2018) and the Microsoft pop up thingy, tells me it is not compatible with Windows 11 - which I'm led to believe I'll need, to function and stay secure on line in the long term. I…
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Buying Notebook in October
A couple of months ago I was finding out about Chromebooks, but it looked like what I really needed was a Notebook.I didn't seem to be making progress in finding a particular Notebook, so I decided to wait until expected sales in October.I'm not much of a consumer so don't know details of the October sales - it's called…
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Anyone worked out how to make a phone call to a contact using 'ok google, callxxx ' over bluetooth?
Time was when you could use 'ok google' over bluetooth to call a contact but that seems to have disappeared? Friends with iPhone seem to still be able to use Siri to do it - but not google on android. Is there a fix or a way round it using 3rd party apps?
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Another Word problem - unable to edit document.
I've looked through the options/proofing but can't see any setting to change the problem. TIA
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Kindle required
It's been suggested that I get myself a Kindle eReader as we have two 'sunshine' holidays coming up.Mrs B has an ancient kindle - the one that gave free 3g connectivity! I suggested that I could get an Android tablet but was told that they weren't very good in sunny conditions. Suggestions?
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How do I add a photo/caption against my name on Outlook/Hotmail Emails
I want to add a photo/caption against my name so it appears very very time I send an email from my Outlook/Hotmail account. I am on the new outlook unfortunately. For example a dog How can I accomplish this as it will give an individual touch.i receive Email from others who have something against their name. Thank you
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Help with Gmail account
Hi, my father has forgotten his password for his Gmail account after we had done a factory reset on his phone, i have tried all the forgot password etc and just get the message that he cannot be verified. I have gone onto his tablet and changed the password but still get the same message on his phone, its been like this…
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MSE Podcast RSS seems to have died
Since 4 Sept 2025 my MSE podcast downloads are failing, (via RSS on RadioDownloader app (Windows10)) returning a 403 Forbidden error, specifically Error: Remote problemThe remote server returned an error (403) Forbidden. It downloads the headers OK, but not the media. I'm using…
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HP Pavilion G6 - screen issue upon start ups
When i start up my old HP Pavilion G6 laptop sometimes i get a screen like the pictures below. Doesn't happen all the time. When it does, turning it off and on again (maybe a few times ) gets it going. What would be the most likely issue? The screen itself or wiring to the screen possibly? There are a couple of blotches on…
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Looking for reasonably priced Tablet
I'm looking for a tablet for my partner, he's not the most techie minded and will be using it mainly for browsing the news and google searching. He has a Samsung mobile, so ideally I'd like a Samsung tablet but budget is around £250. I've just seen this which looks a good deal, but is it too good... Samsung Galaxy Tab S9…
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How to completely turn off editing remarks in Word
There's only one in the column which doesn't now show there but has come up as a blank box on the actual page. When clicked it shows the comment. How do I get rid of it? TIA
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Selecting multiple photos in Phone Link?
I really need to tidy up the photos on my phone & by that I mean delete a ton. I could do it manually on the actual phone but when connected to my (Win 10) PC via Phone Link they're all a nice size to see & easily selectable. Problem is I can only select one at a time. I Googled how to do it & it mentioned long pressing -…
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vodafone connect module
Hi,' Included with my vodafone Pro 2 Full Fibre 910 I have a connect module. Hope never to use this, but in case internet goes down. I wonder if I could use the in another iPhone as a mobile hot spot? It comes with free Broadband Back up 100GB data bundle. I guess I would be charged if used for calls? I would ask vodafone,…
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Windows 10 - Has anybody been able to sign up for extended support?
With just over a month remaining I wanted to sign up my (officially) non W11 compliant PC for the additional year of W10 security updates, ideally using 1000 Microsoft Rewards points. As yet I don't get the option appearing in Settings > Update and security. I am running ver. 22H2 fully updated as of 10/09/2025. Googling…
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W10 update yesterday now have 4 info boxes on lock screen
These boxes are weather, events, football and stock markets. They are side by side and below the time and date which have been shunted higher up.I don't want them. Any ideas how to get rid of them?The option for Get fun facts etc is turned off. TIA
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Any Outlook gurus out there?
I've installed a new PC at a mates today, along with Office 2021.Everything appeared to be fine, but after I got back, he's telling me there's a problem with Outlook! I've never used Outlook, so I'm in the dark a bit! He tells me that he writes, say, 3 emails, hits 'send' and the progress bar doesn't move.If he closes…
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What is?
Hi, I am trying to check what is connected to my internet. e.g. what is 16:EA:11:2E:5B:BC ?
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Massive Windows Update
KB5065426 is now being forced on us - it's a huge download some users are reporting up to 88Gb in size Mine appears to be over 10Gb !Be warnedMS claim it to be 3.6Gb which is big enough
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Card reader for crashed pc
HP laptop crashed. I need to get at some docs on the SSD. I am looking for a compatible reader with USB. The card is from an old(ish) pc. The card is KIOXIA CVB-8D128-HP. Any pointers appreciated
