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Anyone good with SQL?
Just wondering if SQL can be made to ignore character case when
selecting a field dependant on content. I have some SQL that
I use to allocate a ‘Type’ number in a table in LibraOffice Base.
This looks at a field called ‘Description’ and allocates a Type
number accordingly, like this: UPDATE "tblSpend" SET "Type"
= '4'…
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Microwave query about butter
OK so not about computers but I thought the brainy types here might be able to help answer a question about softening butter in the microwave. OK so usually I take the butter out of the fridge, put it on a plate and leave it on the dining room table overnight. By morning it is normally reasonably spreadable. But sometimes…
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Email domain renewal
Hi! I’ve been using GoDaddy for my email address domain (via Microsoft) that I use as a sole trader. It’s up for renewal for what will be my third year. I’m thinking I might be paying over the odds; I paid a mere £4.99 in the first year which is clearly to get you in as a new customer, but this year it is £86 with VAT.…
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Getting into photography
If this question is not in the right place, please feel free to move it. I'd like to get into photography, how much would I need to spend to get myself a camera and get started?
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Voice controlled land line or dumb mobile phone
Is there such a thing? My wife has very limited vision and struggles when dialling a number that is not in the phone's memory. She has to use a magnifier to read the number and can only enter a few numbers at a time. The pauses during this result in the link beng disconnected. Neither of us can cope with a smartphone.
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New PC - It all starts with the Motherboard yes?
Hi all. I'm currently using a 8-9 year old gaming PC which was quite hi tech back then ( i7-6700K. NvidiaGTX980, 32gb ram, Windows 10 etc) and am looking to replace with something similar but with todays hardware. My knowledge of motherboards is very limited and I don't want to muck up my choice. Can you give me a few…
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working on Excel files through Microsoft 365 Online version
I will be sent an Excel document to work on. I don't have the paid version of the program. Can I safely use the online version? When I send back the file will they be able to open it with their Excel program? Thanks.
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How to set up new laptop?
Hello I've just bought a new Asus vivobook laptop with Windows 11. Is there a simple and cheap ( preferably free) way to transfer all the files from my old windows 10 laptop.
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Tesco Hudl DO NOT factory reset.
WARNING ....do NOT Factory Reset your Tesco Hudl as it will not connect to wi-fi to allow a new setup. Tesco techies know this and.... 'We have now identified the problem and we’re currently attempting to fix the complex issue. I can’t give you an exact timescale just now, but I will be back in touch with a further update…
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Reboot/Reset a Moto G7 Mobile
My phone has been behaving oddly over the last month or so - slow to react, freezing etc. so I'm thinking I need to take some action. I have a few apps on there and tons of photos on an SD card but I don't have any banking apps or anything too fancy. I've gone through my apps and used 'force stop' on all those that aren't…
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Chromebook vs Budget Laptop - Thoughts?
Hey everyone, my son, age 7, as unfortunately totalled his Chromebook - turns out running downstairs with it open wasn't such a good idea after all - who'd have thought eh? So, now a replacement is required, I'm tossing up between: 1. Chromebook - around £150-200 for the sort of spec required, will be something he's used…
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FastStone Image Viewer, Every now an then i get a blank picture come up
Hi Guys Got a problem with FastStone Image Viewer, Every now an then i get a blank picture come up and when i double click on it i then get a picture with an X on it like the one i upload here Has anyone got any ideas how i can get my picture's back? Would be much appreciated because i don't know how to solve it.
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no sender spam emails
Hi, is there any way I can stop the 50 or so spam emails with no sender I am receiving on my bt internet account every day,
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Just what is the scam here?
Coffee machine for a fraction of normal price: bolddecor.shop/products/breville-the-barista-pro-stainless-steel-espresso-machine/ [Link de-linked by Forum Team]
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Son 14 into coding - help (reflection on old post)
In 2017 I posted on this site asking for help on what we coild do to enhance sons love of coding. Thanks to some great guys on here (they were all guys) I got tons of really helpful advice about languages, and about career options. I wanted to update you and add my reflections. It all started with 'Minecraft'. That got him…
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Free offline spreadsheet software
Hi all, happy new year! I have searched and searched but am struggling. I have a tablet that I want to be able to access and save my budget spreadsheet on, as it's so much easier than starting the very laptop up. As it has my financial details on it, I want to be able to edit and save offline. But I am struggling to find…
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Watching delivery drivers movements via tracking
I am waiting for an Amazon delivery and received a tracking link at 10am - supposedly for a delivery 10-11am The van was still 40 miles away at 11am I'd been following it for 2 hours until it finally arrived in my town it is driving totally at random between drop off addresses no pattern or plan at all Will my delivery…
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audio issues on Amazon Fire TV
How do I fix audio issues on Amazon Fire TV? How do I remove the CacheDivision adware from my Mac. Play Video?
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can you get thermal cut out safety plugs?
Does anyone know if you can get thermal cut out safety pugs that monitor the temperature in the plug, and if it gets too high the plug will stop conducting? This is different to a surge protector that has safety cut out for surges, but what I want to know is if anything exists specifically for temperature? Although not…
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I want to buy an air fryer. But which and where!?
Hi all, Ive decided to buy an air fryer. Im overwhelmed by choices!! I usually cook steamed salmon/veg; chicken/veg etc, so presume I can do all that in an air fryer. I cook mostly just for me, but often have family come over, so will need an appropriate sized one. Ninja seem like they have the best reputation. Any…