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First QR scan not working
I'm trying to verify my identity on a website with my Chromebook, and it gives me a QR code to scan with my mobile. The mobile says: QR is detected. Tap to visit the link. I've done this dozens of times but it always fails. Mostly the error message is: Something's gone wrong You'll need to restart verification on your…
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Seeking a clean & free TikTok downloader for content work (Savefrom/Easydown too many ads?)
Hi everyone, I’m a content creator and I often need to download TikTok clips to my laptop for editing and mood boards. I’ve been struggling to find a reliable, clean tool lately and wondered if the MSE community has any recommendations? For a long time, I used Savefrom, but the pop-up ads have become unbearable recently. A…
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convert 2026-05-26T23:00:00.000Z to two columns
How do I convert 2026-05-26T23:00:00.000Z to date and time in 2 or 3 columns in excel 2019 where the data is in C column from C2 downwards?
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Is there a GENUINELY FREE AI mp4 editor
Looking for an AI editor that can handle MP4 movie files I am fed up with sites claiming to be free when they are not.......
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Q about adding second battery to eBike. (Not sure which best forum).
Hi. Giving thoughts to getting a G-Tech City ebike*. Yes, I know it's discontinued, and I know that parts will become scarce, and that's one of the reasons for this Q. Apart from the rubber/carbon drive belt, the other unique part is, of course, the battery. The battery isn't really a problem as such, as to have an eBike…
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Advice on device output and sound please
Hi all. We have a DAB radio but the speaker doesn't give us very good sound. I'm looking at getting something better but before I do, I'm just wondering whether it's worth getting some small speakers with better sound to plug into the headphone jack. Would that work or is it more dependent on the output? In the event of…
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Shopmium 2 Accounts only 1 device
Hi All My OH and I have one smartphone between us and have each opened a Shopmium shopping cashback account. I have been claiming my cashback via the app no problem at all. When he tries to claim we get a message saying already claimed on this device. Which is correct but it's a different person and account. Is there a way…
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Logging in without passwords or administrator
I have a Windows 11 desktop computer In an attempt to remove a pin when starting up my desktop, I've created more problems. It started asking me for the microsoft password instead. So I attempted to remove this. However it only allowed me to highlight a separate administrator account I rarely use, so I removed the password…
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Multiple Spotify accounts - one smart speaker
We're considering getting an Echo Dot but my wife and I have seperate Spotify accounts and I think I'm right in saying that you can only connect to one right? If so, are there other smart speakers that you can link multiple accounts to or is it a Spotify issue. If you can only connect to one account, then presumable one of…
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Mobile camera for concert photography
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good camera phone for taking photos (or very short clips) at concerts or other events with similar lighting? Budget wise, I'm looking at around £700 (or a little more if there's a big leap in quality). Ideally, I don't want it to be any larger than 6.3 All opinions appreciated -…
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Phone charger compatibility
I managed to crack the screen on my phone during Aston Villa's Europa League final win last night, and as it's stopped getting Android updates anway I thought I'd look for a replacement. The current phone has fast charging and come with a 68W charger, the new one I'm considering doesn't come with a charger at all but has a…
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HELP !!! Gaming Laptop Query
Hi, I am after a gaming laptop specifically to run two simulator games, The Sims 4 (with expansions) and InZoi. I have a ASUS Vivibook (I know it’s not a gaming laptop but ran the sims well enough) that I was playing sims 4 on, but due to a large update, this game has now become laggy and sticky. I want to now purchase a…
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Confusing information regarding going to fibre / loosing landline??
Lomng storu short, Plusnet advised that copper landlines will become obsolete next year, and advised if I wanted to keep a landline then I would need to go over to fibre, (which I want to do). Openreach engineer arrived to install the new cable, but advised we may need to dig up the porch and drive floor!! He then asked…
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Sound is gone after computer sleeps. Windows 11 pro 25H2
Windows 11 pro 25H2 Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-8100 CPU @3 .60GHz (3.60 GHz) Installed RAM 8.00 GB Graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2 GB) Storage 778 GB of 1.39 TB used After my computer goes to sleep and it awakens the sound drivers vanish and I have to then reboot the computer. I don't know when it started to do…
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Tv sound disappears
I have a Samsung series 6 smart tv. I think it must be about 11 years old. Every now and then when streaming the sound just goes off. I can fix it by turning the tv off and disconnecting it at the mains, then when it is switched back on it all works fine for a little while. The problem doesn’t seem to affect terrestrial…
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Annualised calendar view?
Hi MSE Forum I've got a two Outlook calendars (work/leave/rostering etc) and one Google calendar (home/personal). Neither seem to support an annualised view so I can copy/"super impose" one onto to the other, so I'm currently in lifemin hell trying to manually do it onto a paper calendar. I can't find a solution (iCal,…
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BT now require 2fa code for email - is this permanent ?
2 months ago I was REQUIRED to set up 2fa on my BT account. So, the position then became : 2fa code required to access account. Code NOT required for email . This seemed reasonable - I would be happy with code protection on the account but not on email. Then on 15/5/26 a code was required for email which I do not want. The…
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Bulbs for outdoor lights
I want 2 up & down dusk to dawn outside lights to replace old fashioned lanterns. I’ve found the lights but struggling to grasp lumens/watts. I need 2 x GU10 LEDs per light & AI tells me I don’t need dimmable. Product says max 7W I think 345lumen will be bright enough but, looking at Screwfix, do I buy 3.6W 4.2W 4.6W or…
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Don't F*** With Paste
…is the name of my Chrome browser extension that stops websites from disabling paste functionality, primarily on login pages. It's being flagged by a couple of minder programs as "risky", anyone able to recommend a replacement?
