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Ditching OneDrive suggestions for online photo storage (not Google)
I need recommendations please for online photo storage. I currently automatically back up my photos to both Google and OneDrive and to a seperate hard drive. A bit of overkill based on paranoia of losing important photos and frankly laziness. Whilst One Drive is handy for accessing things across devices I'm sure I could…
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Facebook, not seeing latest posts.
When I go to Facebook I get loads of old stuff and adds. I can live with the adds and sponsered bits but why do I not see up to date things. Is there something I can do to rectify this?
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One UI 8 & connecting to a PC
Samsung 24+. Various annoyances with this new update but I'll start with the one that's causing me the most bother so far. Before the update to OUI8 I would connect my phone to my [Win10] PC & I found that so long as the phone was 'opened' then I could access the files via File Explorer ok. Since the update to OUI8 it…
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PC system update?
We have the acer travelmate b117 as below from you and we are getting a message saying "Windows 10 support ends in Oct 2025.Your PC doesnt currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11" Does this mean the PC will be come useless in Oct 2025? Is there anything we can do if this is the case?Also noticed it…
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Solved : Vax Rapide Carpet Cleaner - Not dispensing water
I have a Vax Rapide Carpet Shampooer - after 12 months and only 4 decent uses, it stopped issuing water onto the carpets even though a thorough examination showed no obvious fault. Vax Helpline totally useless. I looked on several "Self-Help" boards and found that lots of other frustrated people have the same problem, but…
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How to get Alexa to...
I would like to listen to past Radio4 programs but can only get Alexa to give Radio4 live. I get past programs easily on my phone but not on Echo show and speakers.
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Buying Notebook in October
A couple of months ago I was finding out about Chromebooks, but it looked like what I really needed was a Notebook. I didn't seem to be making progress in finding a particular Notebook, so I decided to wait until expected sales in October. I'm not much of a consumer so don't know details of the October sales - it's called…
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USB wall sockets
Is USB 3 or even 4 a matter to choose between on Wall sockets or are they all the same charging current ? - ie) at 3.1 amps / max 15.5watts ie) Is the version of USB important (if stated) on wall sockets ?
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iPad + AirPrinter
I’m looking for an AirPrinter, all I have is an iPad so I’m told this is the only way/ best way to go. I really only need it for occasional, very occasional, use and was advised to go laser as ink clogs up if not used on a regular basis. Having searched the internet I see some advertised as WiFi enabled, is that the same…
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Changing Broadband Router
Please bear with me as although I'm quite ok with tech I'm no expert. I currently have BT Broadband and the coverage in the house is pretty good except for one room where the signal is less good and the TV will occasionally buffer. Doesn't happen often but it does happen. One of my friends suggested getting a new (better)…
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What are "NearbyServerSocket and the SMS/MMS device" under the Other Devices ?
In Device Manager in Win 11 laptop
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WiFi won't connect on laptop and phone
Hi, I've got broadband with Vodaphone. For a little while now I haven't been able to connect to my WiFi on my phone and laptop. It comes up that it can't connect, but I'm able to find the WiFi and when I click use this network as is on my phone, I can get on the WiFi. I've googled this and done everything I can think of…
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Kindle required
It's been suggested that I get myself a Kindle eReader as we have two 'sunshine' holidays coming up. Mrs B has an ancient kindle - the one that gave free 3g connectivity! I suggested that I could get an Android tablet but was told that they weren't very good in sunny conditions. Suggestions?
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VOIP
We are currently with EE for broadband and landline. Due to a sudden change in our circumstances that service will end next week. We are out off timed contract and have not changed to digital voice. We still have very old BB router. We wish to keep our landline number. We do now have a 5g vodaphone gigacube router as we…
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Anyone worked out how to make a phone call to a contact using 'ok google, callxxx ' over bluetooth?
Time was when you could use 'ok google' over bluetooth to call a contact but that seems to have disappeared? Friends with iPhone seem to still be able to use Siri to do it - but not google on android. Is there a fix or a way round it using 3rd party apps?
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Windows 11 for an ignoramus.
I know absolutely nothing about tech stuff so would kindly request you pitch your replies accordingly. My desktop computer, like me, is elderly (2018) and the Microsoft pop up thingy, tells me it is not compatible with Windows 11 - which I'm led to believe I'll need, to function and stay secure on line in the long term. I…
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Car Audio - specifically Bluetooth
Sorry if long message. We have a Renault Captur 2014, the Media Nav system uses Bluetooth 4.0. Our phones use 5.3 but other phones we've had in the past have had the same issue - I don't know what BT version they were. The Bluetooth sometimes connects perfectly, syncs with phone audio, phonebook etc. But 50-60% of the time…
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HP Pavilion G6 - screen issue upon start ups
When i start up my old HP Pavilion G6 laptop sometimes i get a screen like the pictures below. Doesn't happen all the time. When it does, turning it off and on again (maybe a few times ) gets it going. What would be the most likely issue? The screen itself or wiring to the screen possibly? There are a couple of blotches on…
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Best budget 8 inch tablet for around £100 or so.
Hi there folks, Hope everyone is good. I have a few Kindle fire 8 tablets, think its the 22 model, only 2 GB Ram, so waiting on apps and things to open on them is a right pain in the behind. I have reset but after a few days or so same old thing. I have tried a few close all apps software and while it helps I do think I…
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Another Word problem - unable to edit document.
I've looked through the options/proofing but can't see any setting to change the problem. TIA
