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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?
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downloading photos from mobile to pc
If I plug my phone into my laptop there's an option to download photos but I've no idea how to make this happen. Moto G5 to Lenovo if that makes any difference. What ultimately I need to do is to get these photos on to OH's old pc so he can put them in an album, edit etc. He tried plugging my phone into his pc but…
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14" Chromebook in Currys £51.97
Not saying that it is any good - but it's extremely cheap !! https://www.currys.co.uk/products/acer-314-touch-14-chromebook-mediatek-mt8183c-128-gb-emmc-silver-10227126.html
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Passport photo
I am going to apply online and have uploaded a photo and the system says it’s good. Is it possible that it might not be accepted or can I trust the system? I do not want to lose my fees if application is rejected. I understand if rejected I will have the option to resubmit another photo. To avoid the hassle, just wonder…
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Recover passwords
Am I able to recover a password using Samsung settings on an android phone? Tia
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Help to left click to open emails in Thunderbird and Desktop documents in Windows 11, please.
I am not sure what I clicked to change this but now I cannot open emails in Thunderbird by left clicking only, as before. Now I have to right click then click to open in a new window or new tab before I can read the new or existing emails. At the same time as this changed I have the same problem trying to open…
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Google Maps Language - Finnish - can't change back to English - HELP PLS
Hello The Google Maps App on our Huawei P30 Lite phone was working fine - owned the phone more than a year. Suddenly it has started speaking directions in Finnish language. We went into Settings and there is a section to choose a language. It already shows English. We selected English again and restarted the phone, but it…
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Pics suddenly unviewable ~ HEVC problem? FIXED, thanks.
ETA: I've fixed it now, thanks. I use Dropbox to sync my photos from my android phone to my PC. It was working fine then suddenly (after uploading around 20 pics) I can't view the rest and get this message 'the hevc video extension is required'. I have no idea why this has happened or what to do about it and I need the…
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Huawei P30 Pro or which mobile has best camera?
Hello, A few years ago the Huawei P30 Pro was the best camera on the market and is still very good especially for night shots. We are thinking of buying one and would like some advice. We know it is now a few years old (old technology) and that there were the issues around no longer having access/support for Google or the…
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Where to put ethernet cables?
Hello all Hoping for some advice on what best to do in this situation? I have a BT engineer coming tomorrow to install Broadband. I would like the router in the living room or shelf in hallway. However the computer will be in the loft room which is essentially the 3rd level of the house. However the desktop computer has a…
