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Recommendations for a budget android phone with decent camera
As per title really, I don't mind buying an older version of a decent spec - all I really care about is battery life and having a good camera. Looking to spend no more than £250. I've currently got a Poco M3 Pro 5G which is nearly 3 years old now - battery life is good but camera is a bit rubbish. Any advice appreciated -…
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How many devices are connected to the Internet in your Home
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Any e-Bike technical experts on here?
About to buy a 'project' e-Bike, a non-runner. I know I know...I'll be looking for guidance on how to check and test each main component separately. Ta :smiley:
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Best Wi-fi PC1 card for an old computer
Hi folks, I have an old an old PCspecialist desktop (15 years old start of next year) and connected to EE full fibre though Ethernet cable, on a 500 down package and getting speeds of 400 Mbps which is fine. I am thinking of changing to Youfibre and may have to connect the above desktop wirelessly if on the install day,…
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LG OLED TV Repair Cost
Hi all I've had very helpful advice elsewhere on here so I thought I'd ask. I have an LG OLED TV, 65", quite posh for its day, bought in 2020. Yesterday, long story short, it stopped working. I've tested and changed the fuse in the plug, tested it on other sockets, power cycled it, drained the capacitors etc, it's a brick.…
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laptop with camera capable of using Teams SOLVED thank you
Short version of story. I am looking at buying a laptop capable of running Teams type applications with a requirement for a camera and mic. It won't be used constantly and I have been recommended to a site called Back market on the basis I don't need a brand new top of the range laptop just for work. I am aware that a…
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Good cheap tablet
Anyone recommend an OK tablet for my kid, don't wanna pay too much . 10 inch size
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iMac Running Very Slow - What To Do
My partner has an imac which is incredibly slow to start up, open apps, etc. It is a 2015 model running Monterey 12.7.6 and has a 1TB HD with less than 200MB used, 800 free.After a quick google, problems suggested seem to be lack of HD space and programs running in the background using lots of CPU, but there don't seem to…
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Is buying this over the top for mostly surfing
Is buying this over the top for not much more than surfing https://comet.co.uk/products/acer-veriton-n-vn4680gt-mini-desktop-pc-intel-core-i7-11700t-16gb-512gb-ssd-win-11-pro
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Hotmail problems
I have both Thunderbird and Outlook (office 2019) on my laptop - I am unable to receive Hotmail emails via Thunderbird, despite the password working in Outlook.The server settings are both using "outlook.office365.com" for the server.I have checked the password many times and it IS correct. Why should identical settings…
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Is my location private?
OK, so I have Win 11 pro and am running a VPN. My PC connects to my router with a cable. WhatsmyIP and similar return the VPN IP address, and this looks up to be where it is supposed to be. If I want to find my local emporium, they have one of those googlemap pages with a button for "find my location" If I click it I get a…
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New TV needed
Hi My 32" LG TV's screen has stopped working since a brief storm a couple of days ago. I think the damage was caused by flash lightning. Sound works OK but as it's over seven years old, I'm looking for a new 43" UHD TV. Currently it seems that 4K is the base screen quality now and have seen large sets for under £300. Have…
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onedrive sharing fails
Hope someone can help.Trying to share a file from within my public folder and it just gets the timer displayed 10+ minutes.( right click or use share on menu or right click private attribute no different)Signed in and recent pdf file uploaded today. Worked OK a couple of months ago. Any ideas?
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Keyring trackers which one is the best?
Pl can anybody give some advice which ones to buy https://www.personalgpstrackers.co.uk/products/gps-dementia-tracker https://youtu.be/hh2LWoUHHTE?si=6K37NDavGZnogxyG I prefer the tech silver but subscription is £2O a month. Thanks
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Where to find phone battery Samsung Mini
Seems the battery has gone because it was left in a drawer unused for a year. It just won't charge and a phone shop squeezed it and knocked it on the table and said it was a gonner. I'm stuck with searches and can't access the exact model without it switches on :# and not sure which bit's of numbers and letters to use to…
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NordVPN
Just a heads up to anyone thinking of getting a VPN TCB is giving 82.25% cashback at the moment I took it out last year when it was 90% (not sure if it gets that high now) tracked and paid. Ended up costing 25p per month.
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Old emails
I still have emails dating back to 1996 in my archive box in outlook - ie) 28 years old - converted from some weird early email format from work. Can anybody beat that ?
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Connecting Freesat box to existing sky + dish
Hi,. I have a new Manhattan SX Freesat box that I want to connect to an existing sky+ dish. A couple of questions please. 1.)Do I have to change the existing sky + LNB to a universal one to receive Freesat? 2.) The new universal LNB I have( in case I have to change over ) only has one connector on it but there are two…
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Screen flickering new phone
I bought a Motorola E14 a few days ago( I had the previous model E13 with no issues)and have noticed an issue with screen flickering, it only happens for about 5-20 minutes at a time usually every 24 hours or so. It seems to happen mainly when I am charging my phone although that could be a coincidence. I don't think it's…
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New Samsung Phone Security alert saying viruses
I bought a new Samsung phone A35 about 10 days ago. I am now getting security alerts saying I have got virus on it. Think it is advertising security like McAfee or other protection. It is frightening me. Can you please help me once again. As I am elderly I value the help and support on these forums. Sue
