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onedrive 365 and libre
my last computer crashed, that i lost all documents. found some on onedrive, even though i had cancelled onedrive. I then had to do a reconstruct, and most of the precious photos from years ago, vanished. Sadly onedrive and computer duplicated files so i could not trace the latest copy, hopeless when running a bank account…
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Hive system, multi-zone heating
Our current heating system in our new home is installed as 'multi-zone' and we are looking to move the somewhat basic heating system over to Hive. The multi-zone bizarrely comprises of living room and then rest of house. When trying to order the Hive, it asks for how many zones you have and then wants to give you the…
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Reading on a kindle or tablet
Hi all I hope you're well I have a kindle e reader....just the basic kindle, purchased 2021, which I love. BUT I cant afford to keep buying books, nor can I afford kindle unlimited each month. Also, I'm now not a huge fan of Amazon :) So....I've joined a couple of libraries and downloaded Libby. Super! However, as I'm in…
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Microsoft and Apple security UPDATE
Several months ago my brother in law passed away, leaving my husband as main beneficiary in his will. We are both executors. He had a six month old HP laptop and two year old iphone which we have been trying to access to see old family photos, and for my husband to use personally. Unfortunately we have been unable to…
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Folders in Windows 11 - old newbie needs help please!
I used Windows puters from 2000 until I swapped to Chromebooks maybe 6 years ago. Back on a laptop now, running Windows 11, and I can't for the life of me get to grips with folders! All I want to do is create some new folders so I can organise a big mess of imported files into logical groups, in folders named…
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Understanding Google Drive
I thought Google drive allowed the user to make a backup of files whilst keeping the original file on the original hard disk. That's the way it's been since I started using it. However after (unwisely) choosing to sync files today I think it has been taking files off my hard disk and only storing it on the remote cloud…
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Kindle
My wifes sight is failing, but she loves her books. I think if kindle has a larger font, having never owned a kindle, it may be the answer. What say you please? Any tips welcome
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Two landlines support
hi all. We moved into a house in April and there are two telephone lines running to the property from the telegraph pole near the property. One goes to the main house and the other to an outbuilding at the back of the property. The main one works - we have everything plugged in and working. I’ve tried plugging a phone into…
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Printing mail labels from Works database
For many years I have used a Works database of names and addresses to print mailing labels. Trying to do this today I get a message that the template is no longer available. Is there any other way to do this from the existing database?
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Moved: Changing from one PAYG provider to another but keeping number
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2FA
Any thoughts on a simple Second Level Authentication software for Windows that just works and doesn't involve signing-up to some extra service or another. Keep getting email from Companies House telling me that I need to install this.
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Word - v - Epson XP720
I have used Word and my Epson XP720 workhorse printer for years without any major issues but I now have a problem that despite trying lots of settings/adjustments I am unable to resolve. I do hope someone can help me please. It happens if I copy text from the internet & paste it into Word. (I usually use Paste Special to…
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Yahoo folders disappearing.
Genuinely asking for a friend. All the content from his Yahoo email has disappeared 3 times now. First time he thought he'd hit a key and deleted it all, but it's happened twice since.Yahoo have been pretty unhelpful so I'm asking here whether anybody else has had the same experience, or any suggestions as to possible…
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iPad Air 4 “Liquid Detected” warning — charging issue
My iPad Air 4 (about a year old) has started showing the “Liquid Detected” warning when charging. It’s been kept upright in a warm room, and the warning has mostly gone, but charging is very slow and sometimes the alert comes back. I’ve tried: * Fully shutting it down while charging * Using an Apple plug (cable may or may…
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Trouble enrolling in Win10 Extended Support Updates (ESU)
Hi folks, I'm back again - groan and still as 'untechie' as ever, ha ha I've been trying to enrol in the Extended Security Updates as my computer is supposedly not Win11 compatible and I am too mean to buy a new one if I don't need it. The aim is to give myself time to look into trying Linux Mint or ChromeOS ? instead, or…
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Yahoo email sign in issues (use previous device). Worried.
hi. a little worried. some are pretty much throw away emails but still used regularly, several would be devastating to lose. this started today. only ever login from this PC and on my phone. issues relate to yahoo. i have multiple email accounts, many with yahoo that i have had for years, my main one is 25 years old at…
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Linux updates
I have an old second laptop that i put Linux Mint on. Only use it occasionally, do Linux updates have to be initiated manually? Sometimes see a red symbol on update icon. Also please, where it mentions local mirrors does it matter which one i pick or do i need to do that at all?
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Persistent cookie in Chrome
If I go to: chrome://settings/content/all there is an entry "whats-new"This is from youtube.com and has 4 cookies.I have repeatedly used the delete from the same window, but the entry will not go away.I cannot do a global delete as I have cookies from other websites that need to be kept.How do I get rid of this nuisance?
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Latest IOS on iPhone and Virgin Media HUB 3
Anyone able to connect an iPhone 14 on the latest IOS to an older Virgin Media HUB 3? I see this (SSID hidden) and the wheel of doom won't stop spinning. I have the wifi set to WPA2-PSK - I have seen some suggestions that IOS 26 looks for AES (which the HUB 3 does not support). That is said to be just a warning (as above),…
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Report phishing
Just lately my reports to report@phishing@gov.uk have all bounced back with an error message - Why would this happen? It's always been good until recently. Thanks
