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SOME MP4 video files won't open.
I have downloaded and am using VLC - yet some of my MP4 video files will not open - they show as a parking cone - others will open. As far as I can see - there's absolutely no difference between the individual files (they are all between 200Mb and 400Mb in size).I have updated VLC Windows media player no longer plays MP4's…
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Facebook forum
Is anyone aware of a Facebook forum where I could possibly get help from, I'm trying to get my page verified but the "how to" makes no sense to me at all. TIA
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New battery not calibrating
I’ve had a new battery installed on my HP laptop. In the HP support assistant it says the battery should be calibrated. I have followed the instructions and calibrated it. HP Support Assistant still says it isn’t calibrated. Could it be wrong? This is the message I got when I finished calibrating
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microwave failed
I have a counter top Hotpoint extra space microwave, the one that don't have a turntable, it's quite big , it's 4'yrs old. last week I heated up a cup of coffee, took cup out, and accidentally closed door, it ran for about 2 seconds empty. it made a big pop noise, tripped the main fuse box. I reset the trip switch, checked…
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Problems with a single email address bouncing back
Firstly apologies I'm not at all techie but will try and explain the issue as best I can. I use Virgin emails (the old Virgin.net format) via Thunderbird for all my emails and can also access emails via the Virgin media hub online. One email address - which is unfortunately an important work one bounces back 99% of the…
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Itunes updated unexpectedly and lost all my favourites and playlists
About a month ago I opened my Itunes and it had updated, I have not updated it for years as only use it now and again mainly to add songs to my favourites for the year. Once it had updated everything had disappeared and was just like a new install, so I reloaded my library but that was a disaster as songs, tiles and album…
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10+ yr old Laptop - updating to Windows 11 from Windows 10 Pro? Bitlocker?
Hi I have a 10 yr+ old laptop. Somehow managed to upgrade this to Windows 10 Pro which it is now running. It also has Bitlocker. Both the Windows 10 Pro and Bitlocker were needed for some work I was doing but no longer do, so neither are crucial to keep. My questions are: 1. Should I manually updgrade to Windows 11 now (or…
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Norton 360 program and PC problems
I have often read on this board that you should ditch your Norton program as there is no need for it. I've just run a scan using it on my 4 month old Pc and it states that I have: 299021 Browser junk 6467 system junk 389 Broken short cuts 365 Broken registry issues And that i have 5 programs slowing my PC Naturally I want…
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Alternative Video capture software
Hi I have been capturing VHS footage from old VHS tapes, using Cyberlink Power Director 14 and a USB capture device, and an old VHS player. However, I seem to be encountering an issue whereby the video has some judder and interference and the Cyberlink software thinks its a copyright VHS and stops the recording process.…
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Facebook Hacked - Please, bear with as I explain.
Hi All, I found on my Birthday of all days, that my email account and facebook account had been hacked. I have been able to regain control of my email account, but my facebook account is still unaccessible. Before I go any further, I found that the email address in facebook account has been changed and the mobile no listed…
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How to export MSG from Thunderbird
If any one know the solution pls suggest me!
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Can't get a refund for in app purchasesHELP
Firstly I hope I'm posting this in the correct place and someone can help me. My 4 year old grandson had made unauthorised in app purchases from a downloaded game via Google Play. Un-known to me he managed to toggle off aeroplane mode and has racked up almost £400.Unfortunately I didn't notice the payments had gone out of…
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Deleted email folder by mistake
The folder seems to have disappeared in both Thunderbird and GMail, both on my PC, tablet and mobile. If I restored my PC (Windows 11) back to previous date, would this also restore my GMail folder? Thanks for any advice.
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PS4 slim storage
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07453KBHK?tag=track-ect-uk-1960376-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=ecSEPed6vjlvnfzgno Can anyone tell me if this compatible with a ps4 slim? I’ve seen some external storage which are suitable for PS4 but not the slim version. Trying to find 2tb for under £50 thanks
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Alternative to RING camera?
I have had a Ring Floodlight camera for 3 years. When they decided to increase the subscription significantly I decided to sacrifice the recording and I cancelled the subscription. What I didn't realise that I also lost quite a few other features by not having a subscription. I'm now staring to think I'm going to have to…
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Microsoft Office/ 365
Bought a Samsung S9 tablet from Currys and was told I could download a free version of Microsoft. However, the download only applies to tabs smaller than 10.1 inches and mine is 10.9 " Seems I now need to buy something so that I can use the tablet. What do I need to get and where's the best site as I've seen so many…
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Why did my smart phone lock up?
Hi all. haven't posted on here for a few years now, but here's a question for mobile phone experts, probably about half my age. What would be the cause of my samsung smart phone locking up? when I turned it on, swipe the screen as normal, and it would come up with a key pad asking me for passwrd. I know the password, and…
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Which is the cheapest upgrade path to a Win11 Laptop
My criteria was it had to have a 15.6" screen and an optical drive. I settled on a Fujitsu Lifebook A3510 for my wife and the A3511 for myself. The latter can be bought for about £230 and the other for about £170. Both were refurbished. I simply don't like boot usb much preferring a CD to do this. It would be interesting…
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Best way to make an uncrackable passphrase, using What3words
The most important thing in a passphrase is its length, not using 'Capital letters, numbers, and symbols', like you so often hear. So a passphrase such as"responded impressed licks Theoldmiser444" is uncrackable due to its length. If you want to make a secure passphrase, just go to What3words.com, which is a website that…
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Chromebook question
I am a Windows person so asking on behalf of a friend about Chromebooks of which I have very limited knowledge They take lots of photos on their Android smartphone which are stored automatically in Google photos They want a laptop-type device with a keyboard and screen to be able to sort through these photos and put them…
