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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…
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Android phone possibly hacked
My wife was using Facebook on her Samsung phone when she started getting barraged with messages from "Chrome powuauque.com" Message content has included 'Your phone may need attention', 'Full Memory?' and from "Chrome a9.clipwavenet.com" 'Tap here to TURN ON device protection', 'Guard against mobile threats', amongst…
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Device security Security boot disabled
Hi my new laptop says Device security secured-core pc features your device was manufactured by samsung and that the security boot is disabled. what should I do?
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BT digital voice adapter
Where can I buy a bt digital voice adapter?
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Win 11 issue
I have had Win 11 on a modern PC for about 12 months using
MS Edge A couple of days ago after problems with an account(BT) at
their suggestion I deleted cookies. Since then every time, on every website, I have to accept
cookies and despite ‘log in’ details held in ‘Wallet’ they cannot be accessed. So each time the PC is…
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VPN and online banking
Does online banking allow VPN if VPN uses a different IP addresses each time, especially from abroad. Would the banks not regard this as suspicious and block sign on attempts?
