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Vodafone going to provide a full-fibre line to the house. But will I then be tied to them?
I have been informed by Vodafone that they are proposing to upgrade my current 'copper' landline connection to full-fibre. That's all seemingly good - faster, more reliable, same LL phone number (but going through interweb), same monthly cost, etc. and with no installation charge to me. My only Q is, if Vodafone carries…
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Frozen Bitcoin Wallet
I've been quoted in excess of £400 to unfreeze my wallet before I can use it again as it's not been used since I bought 2 Bitcoins. Is this a scam?
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Moving Apps and Data Between Hard Drives
I've got a PC with two drives, C and D. C is a SSD and D a conventional hard drive. Originally I planned to have just Windows on the smaller C drive and everything else on the larger D drive.Over the years various apps and files have ended up on C which is now nearly full, so I need to move some apps and files across to D…
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Vado pocket cam
In my efforts to clear out 'stuff' I've come across three of these which I used in a professional capacity. All in excellent working order still. https://www.creative.com/myvado/products/vadohd3g.aspx Now that I am long retired I don't need them, however I can't think if they are going to be useful to anyone in these days…
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Microsoft money fails me
I have been using MS Money for many years but it has suddenly stopped downloading credit card transactions. Other bank transactions fine. Has anyone solved this or do I finally have to find new software. Please not!!!!!
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Forbidden websites
Can anybody help me please? Over the last few days, several (established) websites have been coming up with the error message "403 Forbidden" when I've tried to visit them or clicked on links from emails, on both Google Chrome and Firefox. Is this because their safety certificates aren't up to date, or could it be because…
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Windows Security = blank page?????
I'm trying to set up the Windows Defender settings on my wife's Windows 11 laptop, but when I enter "Windows Security" in the taskbar search as per Googled instructions, the page that comes up headed "Windows Security" is blank! What's going on?
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2FA browser extension firefox
I need to get a 2FA browser extension on my laptop, in order to receive the 2FA codesWhat would you suggest is best one/ easiest to set up?
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NORTON ANTI VIRUS
I was looking at buying Norton Advanced anti virus for my PC. Norton themselves wanted twice as much to purchase through them than buying from Amazon which is half the price. Norton's reason for this was that the 'shop bought Norton Advanced' product does not contain as many features as the one bought direct from Norton.…
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Apple Tabs
for some reason lately when having a few tabs open on my macbook, I sometimes mange to drag one down from the top which makes it a separate tab from all the rest, is there anyway to put it back with all the other tabs?
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Lenovo ThinkPad
My Lenovo ThinkPad laptop is over 10 years old and just stopped charging would that mean battery gone or charging cable faulty?
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What do you make of this tablet please?
So looking for a cheap tablet.Play podcasts and check forums is my main use. (My old one won't show MSE any more but does all other sites I use.)Also I have an injury and have to lay down a lot so would be good to watch iplayer etc. Entity 10.1 Inch 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet Bundle - BlackRating 4.000049 out of 5 Unfortunately…
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Cheap PAYG phone advice needed
Hello, I'm going to a festival with my children soon and wanted to ask what the cheapest phone would be to give them so they can call me if they get lost, or for me to call them. I literally only want a phone and SIM for one off occasions like this but am so confused looking at phones as some aren't unlocked. Can anyone…
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Setting up loud alert/alarm/notification in Gmail for G62 Motorola
Has anyone successfully found a way of setting up reliable alerts or notifications from Google calendar? That is loud or persistent enough to be reliable? All I get is a ping, which is OK if the phone is next to me. However, if the phone's in a different room or if the TV or washing machine is on, chances are the alerts…
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What's the max weight of paper/card for my printer?
I have a Brother DCP-J4120DW printer and the specs don't say what the max paper or card weight is acceptable. It just refers to 80gm paper, glossy photo card and index card. Any thoughts on how heavy I could go for? I'm hoping to print (through the rear A3 input tray) some family history charts and heavier grade would be…
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Antivirus and whatnot for Windows 11 laptop
My wife has a new Windows 11 laptop which only she will be using, and that mainly for watching films on Prime, messing about with her photos, and web-surfing. She never goes near any dodgy sites, and is very switched-on about never downloading anything she's not sure of. Given that the laptop has Windows Defender, does it…
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Microsoft Outlook_ we have the ability to check recent attempted log-ins.....update...
Good morning all. I just found out that I can go into my E-mail settings and there is a list of recent log-ins. These days, is it normal that there are Unsuccessful Sign-ins, from several places in the World? Thank you.
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New computer settings
I have just purchased a new Lenovo Windows 11 computer which is to be delivered this Tuesday. There are few programmes downloaded on my present computer, Office, Roboform, ad blocker, and I prefer using Chrome for browser, which has a few extensions. I will obviously save my documents and photos, but is there a quick way…
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PC Monitor Advice Please
Looking for a new monitor for my PC as the current one is on its way out.. it's from 2007 so had good innings! Main purpose is off/business use, with a budget of around £100-120. Currently thinking between these unless anybody can find better ones?…
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Which Power adapter
Hi I need a power adaptor for an old device that takes a 9v 200mA supply. I know the adaptor has to be 9v output but what can the low to max mA be? Thanks
