Techie Stuff

How do i create a facebook check in venue?. Most venues come up on facebook when you tap 'location'. I have looked on google and other search engines without any simple instruction. I tried following this but the 'check in' is now location and there is no add (venue name), I'm baffled. jeff How to Create a New Check‑In…

I have a USB drive connected to my laptop with an old 1Tb HDD in it I can see it under control panel / device manager - but not in explorer Why is that and how do I see it ?

As title, i need to combine 2 pdf documents into one file. I have made it work in open office, but the 2 1.2Mb files add up tp 7Mb and the reciepent wont take files over 5Mb. Been trying for 2 days now with no success. (Its pdf copies of a log book if that helps) Please help

I am swamped under thousands of unsuitable listings on Ebay and Amazon: can you suggest something? I am looking for a projector that (i) can play films and so forth stored on a USB flash drive; (ii) can be used when mains electricity is not available, so would need to run from rechargable batteries; a USB power bank, or…

How water resistant are modern mobiles? Are they all similar quality or are any a lot better? Can many/any take going in water?

I'm switching to Sky (or have switched) for broadband which will become active this coming week. I'm told through their correspondence that it's "easiest" if I download the MySky app. Not sure how accurate that is but I download it all the same. I was once a Sky customer so go to sign in & it wants me to reset my password…

Hi, [EDIT…..this is now solved] This morning, the CV Library website won't let me log on. I've been using it for years, but for some reason this morning i cant get on it. I cleared browser cache and cookies, and tried a new browser but no luck. The Forgot password thing doesnt work either. I cant even register again using…

Just installed Echo. When not in use it frequently says "There is someone at the front door" We don't have a Ring security setup so what is prompting these messages?

I am trying to compile a list of ISPs that allow the end user to swap their free router for something a lot more powerful. I want to consider ADSL, VDSL and Fibre variations.

There are 4 different email addresses on my Laptop either Outlook or Hotmail, Three of them are working fine so the connection is okay and working. However one of them will not send messages they are stuck in the outbox saying queued. I have deleted them and tried sending them again but the same result. As I have received…

i dislike windows laptops, constant updates, slow performance. are there realistic alternatives? i know of linux but wouldnt know how to set it up? can you buy laptops that run linux already, or maybe dos? and why isnt there an android laptop available?

Yesterday a message appeared on my Chromebook to say that support was ending. This wasn't a surprise as I knew about this when I bought the machine. The message had a link to learn more. In the link it was explained that I could continue to receive support but that it would be at the expense of running Android apps and…

I have a number of apps pinned to the taskbar eg Outlook mail ,Thunderbird client etc. Lately when I start up , frequently nothing appears on the taskbar . Furthermore if I open something eg browser, email client , and then minimise the app ,it still doesn't appear. Some time after starting , sometimes hours ,the taskbar…

Hi. Looking for a cordless mic for mil so she can engage in group Zoom meetings/lessons on her PC. I've read that BlueTooth can be laggy, which is a shame as her PC has it built in. Thoughts on best solution, please? She's not bothered about video, but if a combined mic/camera is the best option, the camera can always be…

Hi all, I have stopped instant ink. I now have to buy my own ink cartridges, can I buy just the black ink, will it work with one cartridge in please?

Following on from "can't connect to Argos website" I have a similar conundrum. I'm trying to connect to the Cyprus Electricity website https://www.eac.com.cy/ but it just gives me 'connection timed out' I've tried with various VPNs but haven't got a CY one Any suggestions?

Charged up my phone to 80% unplugged it and when I next looked at it most of the apps had turned grey and screen had dimmed. If I attempt to open an app I get a message saying, 'App paused by extreme battery saver'. The battery icon is showing 78% but has turned orange. If I plug the charger back into the phone it all goes…

Hi. I've been playing various games on my android phone for ages. I was recently given an Amazon Fire tablet. Videos are fine and games look great..…with one problem. For example Harry Potter Puzzles and Spells. The Game itself looks really good on the tablet but the play video button for adverts is greyed out. My Wi-Fi is…

I just set up a new samsung a17 and there was so many questions, and apps it tried to install. it wouldnt even let me stop it installing tiktok. and when it was done the screen was full of icons. all i want the phone is for calls, texts, whatsapp and a music streaming app. that is pretty much it. id love to just go back to…

My broadband is with virginmedia and I have come across a problem which has left me baffled. I have a desktop which is connected to broadband via ethernet from a vm router. When I try to load www.argos.co.uk my browser comes up with the following error message Access Denied You don't have permission to access…