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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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USB wall sockets
Is USB 3 or even 4 a matter to choose between on Wall sockets or are they all the same charging current ? - ie) at 3.1 amps / max 15.5wattsie) Is the version of USB important (if stated) on wall sockets ?
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iPad + AirPrinter
I’m looking for an AirPrinter, all I have is an iPad so I’m told this is the only way/ best way to go. I really only need it for occasional, very occasional, use and was advised to go laser as ink clogs up if not used on a regular basis. Having searched the internet I see some advertised as WiFi enabled, is that the same…
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Changing Broadband Router
Please bear with me as although I'm quite ok with tech I'm no expert. I currently have BT Broadband and the coverage in the house is pretty good except for one room where the signal is less good and the TV will occasionally buffer. Doesn't happen often but it does happen. One of my friends suggested getting a new (better)…
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What are "NearbyServerSocket and the SMS/MMS device" under the Other Devices ?
In Device Manager in Win 11 laptop
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WiFi won't connect on laptop and phone
Hi, I've got broadband with Vodaphone. For a little while now I haven't been able to connect to my WiFi on my phone and laptop. It comes up that it can't connect, but I'm able to find the WiFi and when I click use this network as is on my phone, I can get on the WiFi. I've googled this and done everything I can think of…
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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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VOIP
We are currently with EE for broadband and landline. Due to a sudden change in our circumstances that service will end next week. We are out off timed contract and have not changed to digital voice. We still have very old BB router. We wish to keep our landline number. We do now have a 5g vodaphone gigacube router as we…
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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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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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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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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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Best budget 8 inch tablet for around £100 or so.
Hi there folks, Hope everyone is good. I have a few Kindle fire 8 tablets, think its the 22 model, only 2 GB Ram, so waiting on apps and things to open on them is a right pain in the behind. I have reset but after a few days or so same old thing. I have tried a few close all apps software and while it helps I do think I…
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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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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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Former TalkTalk broadband user? Your free email address will soon stop working unless you pay
TalkTalk will turn off free email services for 100,000s of former broadband customers later this year. If you're no longer with TalkTalk but still have one of its email addresses, your email will stop working completely from 31 October 2025 unless you pay £5 a month (£60 a year) to keep it. Read the full story: Former…
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Email hosting
Hi EveryoneHope to get some advice on email hosting if possible.I have a domain name registered with GoDaddy, and use it with a gmail account so that I have a myname@mydomain email address.Google Workspace started charging in Oct 2022, and since then have steadily increased the price so that they now want £12/month (must…
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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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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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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…
