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Issues with phone number - can't make/receive calls etc.
Hi, I am using RWG sim card (free bundle), have very good signal. For some reason, I can't receive any phone calls (when someone tries to call, it says phone number not recognised), make phone calls (it just beeps once and call ends without trying to dial), send text messages (error message: phone number formatted…
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Processor and RAM selection
I'm starting to look for a new laptop to replace one that has failed (I'm currently using an even older one which still works most of the time but occasionally blue screens unexpectedly). Is there any significant benefit in using (for example) an Intel Core Ultra 5 over a Core i5 or an AMD Ryzen 5? And the same for DDR-5…
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how to print off a large amount of PDF in one go
Hi Have recieved a large amount of PDF which i need to print all of them but not want to do it one by as may print duplicates and for get others IS there any way to do this as doing 1 at time will be time consuming TIa
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Microsoft Word column width
I seem to have touched something on a Word document, and all my Word documents have gone very narrow. Can anyone advise how to return to normal width? Thank you
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Good cheap 10 inch tablet with screen protector and cade
My kid keeps breaking tablets so wanbs get a cheap one with screen protector and protective case. Currently use book case case. He plays Minecraft and watches youtube This good?…
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What does this message mean please?
Does it mean a component in my desktop pc has failed and I need to take it to the repair shop? Or have I done something wrong? Whichever browser I use I get the same message? Is there anything I can try please? I am sorry but I am using a tablet that I'm not familiar with so I'm struggling.
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Routers and wifi swiches , providers
Hello, I have requirement to switch off my wifi as i dont use it much. So i have internet providers router modem but it has no swich for the wifi. Can anybody tell who provides such router modem that has a switch for wifi? Also another option is provide your own , but some providers don't want you to use your own? I been…
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failed-delivery-parcel.com - is this a scam?
Hello I received the following text earlier today about a package that could not be delivered. It feels like a scam. Has anyone else had this? Thanks
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sudden influx of Virgin email spam
I use a Virgin.net email account, have done since it launched and I get the usual bits of spam but nothing I can't deal with. My email is downloaded to my PC or my phone. This morning in the space of a couple of hours I'm getting loads, it just keeps arriving, a lot of it with Chinese character , some which appears to be…
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Christmas conundrum
A light problem in every sense of the word. I have put up the same 3 sets of garden LED christmas lights for the last few years. I plug a multi socket connector into a mechanical timer to turn them on and off and have never had a problem with this setup until this year. All 3 switch on together but only one set switches…
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At what point do we as humans stop telling the difference?
Advance note - this is coming from a watching through Plex perspective.... These past few days I've been looking at 4k vs blu ray 1080p. Now I'm not disputing that 4k is better, it has to be. But at what point does it all become so what? I know a lot of it will ride on whether things have been compressed or not. What…
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Setting up a new PC
Hi there. We recently bought a new desktop PC from Mesh. It’s the third one we have had from them and have always been happy. When it came there was part of the fan loose in the case and the top was dented so we rang them and they arranged pick up and said they would sort it out. This they did and we have just received the…
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Just a heads up about your air fryer ..
it may be recording your conversations and sending them to China.... https://news.sky.com/story/watchdog-to-issue-new-guidance-after-report-finds-air-fryers-may-be-listening-13273180
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Google account
Last night, I tried to set up a prime account on Amazon. I was informed, I had to set up with Google play. I kept going round in circles trying to get into my Google account, even setting up new passwords. Because I use sky mail with Amazon, every time I get new mail in TypeApp for my Sky account I have verify my Google…
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Printer showing "Ink Absorber Pad is near Full" messsage
My Brother J4120DW printer is displaying the above message at the end of each printing session. I've read up a bit online and the actions advised are either 'not easily fixed - pay an expert or bin it' or to go through a complicated process to reset some sort of counter. The printer is working fine - had it a few years,…
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Do very old Microsoft Updates suddenly come down a Wifi Lan? SOLVED using different method!
I am very low-tech, so I apologise if using the wrong terminology. I just received my new Ghost Rock Film DVD. My only DVD Player is in my old Vaio Laptop VPCF13 dating to about 2010. I connect that VAIO to my equally old Sony TV to watch the actual picture through the TV, which is a bigger screen. But with this DVD, I…
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Microsoft Defender
Although it's switched off I get :smile: This site has been reported as unsafe Hosted by mobility-search.com when searching on my browser. An suggestions as to what is happening ?
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Brand New USB Stick and Virus / Risk
Is it possible for a brand new USB stick to have a virus? I ask because we made a purchase from Amazon a little while back and the delivery had an extra brand new San Disk USB stick in the box. "Cruzer Blade 64GB USB Flash Drive" We reported to Amazon but their processes got confused when we tried to process a return for…
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Laptop direct
All I want is some air pods, I placed an order on laptop direct after seeing 4 star ratings, so we enter our name,email, and bank details and home address the same details we use when buying anything online. Never has the money been taken for an unsuccessful order. Then I noticed a few hours later when checking email that…
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HELP Please, have I got a trojan?
Hi. Me again! Was having problems with Amazon yesterday saying I'd had too many OTP's, so couldn't sign in. I did a malware bytes scan later, which was fine. I decided to do a Windows Defender full scan too. After 6 hours it still had some to check but I needed to go to bed and it was showing no threats found, so I…
