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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…
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Reposition router via longer ethernet cable.?
Hi all Bt came out and installed the small white box as attached (what's it called opt box?) And attached it to the router. I made the mistake to not have them put the router in another place. So I want to put router in hall but ethernet cable is not long enough. Can I just buy a longer ethernet cable and move router where…
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Linux for home use that's free
I'm testing various Linux distros at home using Oracle VM VirtualBox - so far I've got Mint and Ubuntu working quite nicely. My main test is if they will connect to a shared folder on a Windows drive by installing VM Ware Tools - most minor distros don't support this. I used Red Hat (or was it Fedora) way back and thought…
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Ghostmouse or Mouse Recorder for Linux?
I need something similar to Ghostmouse or Mouse Recorder for Linux on a Synology NAS, anything available? Installed a win10 virtual machine and that worked (almost) but rather resource heavy to leave running 24/7. 5x5 Grid of cubes that show a code when a mouse it hovered over it or opens if selected. I don't need to open…
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Facebook
When you try to send a message to a friend> "This person is not contactable on Messenger." Does this indicate they have restricted you? :-(
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Network ports
Hi all I've got some homeplugs in order to get a wired connection to another room (I've turned into an office/workroom). The "receiving" homeplug only has two ports, they are both in use and I could do with an extra port (possibly more). Can I plug in a network switch to the homeplug and then all devices into that? If it's…
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The stealth tax on a Prufund Pension tax free cash
Although I am happy with my Prufund Pension and the many benefits of the Prufund range, and also my advisor, I was shocked to find out that £100k of tax free cash came with an 8% cost i.e £8k Why so much? Why at all as the charges are still ongoing? I am quite savvy on financuial matters and was not expecting to have to…
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Samsung A13 will not turn on
I have tried all the suggestion on the internet but still no joy. I have tried power on and volume down but when Indo get to samsung logo, it says connect your charger then nothing happens. Can anybody advise pl! Thanks
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How do I download music to an MP3 player?
Complete technophobe here! Someone has bought me an MP3 player for when Im out walking the dog. Last time I had one was about 20 years ago when I could put a CD into my laptop and copy it onto my MP3 player. Ive been having a search and it seems there are lots of sites offering free music downloads but the trouble I have…
