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Developer mode android
While messing about with my android 11 Motorola phone's developer mode settings, I've managed to do something to media volume. I can hear the phone when making calls etc. the alarm works. I've downloaded a brain training app - I can hear the sound there but not anything online such as YouTube or online games. I've made…
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Nintendo Switch Headset
Hi all. My son currently plays Fortnite on Nintendo Switch using one of my old wired headsets which works ok, but the wire is a bit impracitcal as he plays it with the switch docked and has managed to knock the console over several times.The connection is also a bit iffy and sometimes cuts out until he fiddles with the…
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How to 'Cover' Cable Feeds
Is it possible Mser's How to 'Cover' Cable Feeds I'm using 2 Storage Boxes for Multi Socket and Dual Socket leads, Yet I'm still left with a few Cable feeds Booster etc. Is there affordable Additional Corner Solution.
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Lithium batteries dying very quickly
Has anyone else had issues recently with lithium batteries not lasting like they used to? I use them to power a microchip operated cat flap as well as a digital shower mixer control both of which I have had for over ten years. Both take AA batteries and until about the last year or so both would only need the batteries…
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Adding a 2nd user account to Windows 11 Laptop
I thought that this should be a simple job ? but when I try : * In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Other user or use the following shortcut: Other Users * Under Add other user , select Add account nothing happens it momentarily flashes but no more..... Why and what's the fix ?
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Any Mac air users pl
2015 air Mac just had disk wiped out by computer shop. Now found out the keypad is faulty, a couple of letters not responsive. Can browse the internet but when double click on link. Get little showing instead of black cursor and went straight to lt side panel. See photos. Just wondering whether it’s worth repairing due to…
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Free antivirus for Android suggestions
Hi, could anyone advise me of any free antivirus apps please, I keep getting loads of emails from "Microsoft" telling me I've got a virus on my phone, but I'm not sure if it is microsoft or just spam, I've also been getting lots of spam emails as well, Thank you in advance ☺️
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Royal Mail Counterfeit Stamp Scanner app problem
Doesn't work on my Android phone. All camera permissions switched on but camera doesn't come on, so can't scan the stamps. Anyone else had problems? Thanks!
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replacing an old texecom alarm panel
Hi, I'm replacing it with an old (but new and never used) accenta mini and an old (also new and never used) accenta+ non LCD keypad Trouble is... connected the keypad to the unit and on power on all I'm getting is a quick flashing of the keypad followed by the keypad alarm continuously sounding non of the keys do anything…
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Cannot set up Mac air after wiping the disk
Could not log on to Mac air and took it to computer shop and paid £50. He reset it but I cannot set it up. Get stuck on this ? It’s doing my head in. Can anybody help pl? Going to computer shop tomorrow.
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Laptop for Graphic Design student
Another new laptop thread - sorry! My 16 year old started college today, studying Graphic Design (level 3). I'd like to get a laptop for study work but I don't know where to start. I've asked the college tutor who has advised 'most modern laptops will be fine' and the teen has mentioned they will need to use Photoshop. It…
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What free office I can use on my Mac air?
I have lost my Microsoft office on my old Mac had to restore to factory settings? Are there any free office. I can use esp word compatible to Mac? Thanks
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How to stop Facebook security alerts
Every time I try logging in to Facebook on any device except my phone - I get a security alert popping up - "This is an unexpected location" or "this is an unexpected device"NO it's not - I have been logging on for years at this location (it's where I live) and using MY tablet or my Laptop...Is there a way of preventing…
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No sound on phone in calls - have I missed something ?
The sound
on my phone has suddenly stopped working in calls – the caller cannot hear me
and I cannot hear them. The call does connect. Texting is working. Samsung
Galaxy J3(2016). Android 5.1.1. No
recent changes or new apps ( very few anyway ). I’ve
checked or done the following and nothing has worked : * Updates * Sound…
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Advice on laptop issue
Hi I thought my laptop was running hot. It felt warmer than usual on the left side but I now think it’s probably ok. anyway, as part of the diagnostics, I followed a Dell hardware checking programme and some components seemed to fail. I don’t know what they are and my laptop works fine. the only thing I can think of is an…
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USB A to USB C cable
I have a Nokia phone which takes a USB C cable to charge it. I still have the original cable at home, which I leave here, but I now wish to buy an additional cable to take with me when I'm out 'n about .. the local trains and buses have USB A sockets for charging phones. Today my phone died, which is why I'm buying a cable…
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Pro's and con's of having a Norton package on your PC?
I've done a search re this query but most appear to be many years old and I'm not sure if the if the views are still relevant? I bought a new PC last Xmas from a local PC shop, it's used every day, sometimes for quite a few hours, I have noticed no 'slowing' of the speed of operations during this period My Norton screen…
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Alternative to paper backup?
I see some people carry a paper copy of their airline boarding passes in case something goes wrong with their mobile. Is there a simple device that would act as an electronic backup? It would only need facilities to store and display files, and a physical connection to get the files onto the device. Without any internet…
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2 phones not seeing my Bluetooth headset SOLVED
I like to use an old phone to listen to my music on bluetooth headset when in the house, as I like to keep my main phone free for comms. So I have 3 x Samsung S3 Minis. Yes three. (They cost less than £30 so I have them in most rooms. They are great to use as MP3 players and they have a genuine FM radio, which I prefer to…
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Outlook mail (free version)
I run a new iMac with BT as my internet provider and Apple mail as default with gmail as an alternative. I’ve been looking at the free version of Outlook for Mac and it seems to have a better layout. I have read some comments elsewhere that it doesn’t run smooth on Mac. Anybody had any experience of this?
