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Twitter black background
Does anyone know how to *permanently* remove the 'white on black' look from Twitter/X? I did remove it but then when I closed and re-opened it was back like that. Much harder to read.
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Fire Cube
I have been given a Fire cube and want to place it in a cabinet below my tv . The problem is with the cabinet doors shut the cube does not respond to remote control. A friend mentioned a IR extender.... would this work ?
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Upside down live images from Banking Apps on tablets. Why?
I was wondering whether anyone had any thoughts on why on at least some android tablets and ipads the live images shown via a Banking App would appear upside down, whilst other apps would show the live images the right way around.I tried this on my tablet and my partner's almost brand new Google Pixel tablet using both the…
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How to extract JPG from EML
I have a 1.06Mb "EML" Outlook message file - that contains 2 JPG images - that I need to extract - how is this possible and how is it achieved ?I reckon that they originated in an apple device
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Good quality, entry level laptop..?
Hi guys. Am looking for recommendations for something which really only needs to handle general net surfing. No bells and whistles. On the other hand I'd like reasonable quality, and whatever battery life and future proofing might come with that. Budget not unlimited but any suggestions considered initially.
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iPhone 'Find My' problem
I'm trying to share location with an old friend, someone I share with whenever I travel down to stay with her. Selecting her number brings up a message saying that 'it may not be associated with an iPhone' and that she may not be using 'Find My'. She certainly is (children and FIL). Is there a solution to this please?
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Do you feel ok buying 2nd hand computer hardware given the chance it could have malware put on it?
I want to buy a 4g usb dongle which is now discontinued and so the only market I can find them is 2nd hand. I was reading up about exploits and how attackers can put them into the firmware of these devices in order to control your whole machine call home and whatever else. Buying 2nd hand means any number of people could…
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Best possible discount on a Mac buying direct from Apple?
Hello all. I would like to purchase a customised MacBook from Apple directly. Since it is customised, it would need to be purchased from Apple and not from another retailer. I understand Apple offers Higher Education discount to uni students. I've been a uni student twice and sadly didn't utilise the discount back then!…
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I'm looking for a free SD card/ USB image making software
I need to make an image of a micro SD card I have a USB adapter so can make an image of usb insteadI've tried some software but both fail because the SD card has a hidden partition and some corruption I'm looking for a free SD card/ USB image making software that can exclude either hidden partition or exclude any…
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Simple photo editing programme
Once upon a time there was a Microsoft programme that enabled very basic editing which included a facility to add a number of photos to an A4 page. . Resizing and moving them on the larger page were simple operations and it did exactly what I needed Is there anything similar available now? Even the basic free programmes do…
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Finding current password if signed in already!
Hi, Hoping for some help if it's possible on yahoo.co.uk!I am already signed in on my laptop, tablet and phone. Have been for over a year since last changed password. On my laptop, I can get into my security page and click onto 'create new password' It then shows a new box with what I take is current password - which is…
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Google Chrome UPDATE
Following an update several days ago, the side panel (and icon) have disappeared. Have checked Settings, Appearance, ensuring the option is ticked, looked at Chrome flags, and a couple of YouTube videos without success! I asked a question at Googe support, and they suggested trying beta mode, which I did. The side panel…
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Suspension from Facebook
I have been admin for a private FB group (for people who sew for charity) for almost five years with no issues. A few days ago I was adding a PDF to the Files, adding a post explaining to our members that it was a new version of something that many regularly print for us to save costs. Someone put a question about it in…
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Outlook New - Windows 11
Just commissioning my new PC with Windows 11 - previously done same for laptop to prove all my software will work under W11, which it does. I didn't use Outlook on lappy. On the new PC I purchased the latest version of Office (2021) which included Outlook as I have used it on all my previous machines. I fired up Outlook…
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Networking questions...
Hi, Sorry if this post ends up being quite long! I have a physical disability so definitely cannot do the wiring (but could say install a router, for example) Expecting an EE FTTP connection to be installed on Friday to replace my awful Virgin Media connection (gaming is particularly awful! - even testing on Ethernet with…
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Joining 3 network POE switches help please
I think this is ok to join 3 poe switches with standard cat6 cabling. But i wasn't sure if taking the DVR of the second switch was ok, as i only had 2 uplink ports on switch 1 that is already being used. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Help to choose new laptop
Hello everyone, I would like some help in choosing a new laptop. It does not have to be small and light because I will rarely take it anywhere. In which case is a desktop better? I have not had a desktop for about 18 years. I want to have a laptop because I want to stay with Microsoft. I don't want the cheapest but I don't…
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Tablet Batterry Swelling Alarmingly!
Our Samsung tablet SMT 800 has swollen alarmingly pushing the screen away from the body at the ends. We think it's the battery that is swelling and want to remove it in case it bursts or leaks.It still works but a bit slow. Is there a way to remove the back panel? Or how can we make it safe please?
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Help with excel spreadsheet please
Can anyone experienced in excel help please? I am quite au fait with excel and formulas but this I am finding out of my experience. I am trying to create a spreadsheet for one person to calculate daily sick leave in a rolling 12 month period, giving the remaining entitlement from an allowance of 112 days per 12 month…
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Seeking Printer Recommendation After Cancelling HP Monthly Plan
Hello Money Savers! I find myself in a bit of a predicament. After recently unsubscribing from HP's monthly plan, my trusty HP OfficeJet printer has sadly become obsolete. Now, I'm on the hunt for a replacement that fits my needs without tying me into a subscription. I'm in the market for a printer that offers:- Duplex…
