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WhatsApp 'More Options' not where it should be
I'm preparing to shift Whatsapp chats between 2 Android phones. The instructions I've read say to go into 'More Options', but 'More Options' isn't an option either when I press the 3 dots at the upper right, or when I go into 'Settings'. After pressing the 3 dots the only choices are New Group, New Broadcast, Linked…
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HDMI compatability problem
Our TV is via a Virgin box. I am trying to bring back into use a very old (20 years) 14" Evotel model ELED16L5ND. to put right beside my wife's chair as failing sight means she can no longer see the main screen. When I move the HDMI cable from the main TV to the Evotel there is no picture. Has there been some changes in…
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Forum SLOW
Is anyone else getting: - Yesterday was bad but today it is almost unworkable! Got time to hit "Post" and then go off and make a cup of tea!
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Setting up iPhone ready to scream
Trying to set up sons new ipjone upgrade, thought it be very simple and just put them side to side and transfer oh no no He had an iPad years ago and an iCloud ID to set it up. Can’t remember the password. Tried the forget password and it’s being looked at with Apple support now because we tried too many options. It keeps…
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How To Clean USB C Phone Charging Port
I think my Pixel phone's port is blocked with fluff or other debris. When I connect the charger it is difficult to make the connection - I have to press the cable in and move it slightly to one side to work. Often I have to fiddle for some time before it starts charging. I've tried a compressed air spray with very little…
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Jumping mouse
My wireless mouse is jumping about as I
try to write something and/or opens other sites on my bottom bar. The problem is worste when I try to write on line but also occurs
when I write on Word. I think the problem is faulty touch pad (I
cannot use this because I wear gloves due to severe hand eczema). I have tried to…
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Any reviews on Fairphone?
I don't want a fancy 'phone. I just want to take pics and videos for my own amusement, make 'phone calls and texts, use the internet a bit. Usually I buy Motorola and happy with the specs but my current one at only three years old is failing and I get so SICK of buying 'phones with built in obsolescence so I'm thinking of…
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Replacing the battery on my Moto G5+ mobile phone?
I bought this phone from new about 5 plus years ago at least, and it's been a excellent phone. The phone needs charging more often now and also appears slower, I do have a number of apps installed on it but from what I read it points to a new battery? A new battery I read is supposed to make a old phone like new, but is it…
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Charter - Problems giving maturity instructions
There is currently a problem at Charter Bank, where when you sign in and try to go into 'Maturity Instructions' - the system signs you out stating that you are signed in elsewhere. I just tried 3 times before giving up and phoning them -they said that their IT dept is working on it and that there is a (somewhat strange)…
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Unprotect a spreadsheet
I downloaded Chris Knights budget planner Useful but I want to personalise it for my family It is protected and wants a password to change Any help
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BT email on smartphone
What's the best way to use BT email on an android phone ?It seems ( I'm probably wrong ) that there must be 3 methods -- the BT website - BT's own app- an email clientI'm thinking the email client route. Do you agree, and which would be the best ? Thanks !
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Power tripped - white goods not working
My electrical sockets tripped and my dishwasher is not functioning as it should, neither is my microwave. Dishwasher is Hotpoint LFT 228 A. Power is on and I can select any programme. It starts then No 3 flashes. There is also water in the bottom that needs removed. Microwave is Hotpoint MWH434AX. Power is on and it turns…
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Delivery guy threw LED Spotlights 2 metres over the fence. are they broken ?
To make it simple Amazon parcel of LED spotlights to go in the downstairs living room. When ordered it and they came we were not in so the delivery man threw them over the fenceso it landed on the ground, he obviously didn’t know it is a fragile item. the thing is, could throwing them over have damaged them as they are…
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Openreach NTE5 question.
What are the chances that one of these develops a fault? Capacitor gives up? It's probably 15 yrs old. I'm on NOW BB, guaranteed 50Mbps, I used to average just over 60Mbps down 18Mbps up. Recently this has dropped to 40Mbps down and 18Mbps up. NOW BB agree that there is a problem and arranged further line tests from their…
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Icons on phone screen.
I have two icons in white,at the botton of my phone screen. How can i delete them. Thank you.
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Suddenly can't make a Call but can receive Honor phone!
Good afternoon Techie Champs, Everything was fine on my phone but yesterday. I set a number of alarms and I think in the process of stopping the alarm while ringing, I mistakenly press one button. Since then, I can't make a Call. I can receive call though. My WhatsApp and Internet is fine. Please help. Thanks Kay
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Help needed with WhatsApp / Messenger
Hi all My mother in law has purchased a new Android Tablet - has gone for a Doro one as she has limited vision. She really wanted it so she could use WhatsApp / Messenger to keep in touch with family members, share photos etc. I have successfully downloaded WhatsApp to the tablet but am receiving a message with a QR code…
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How do you 'suck' browsers to the side?
So say I have firefox and chrome open. I'm wanting to read from one to enter info in to the other rather than bringing one up full size on screen & then switching to the other back and forth. I have somehow in the past been able to stretch these out in half screen size rectangles & then when I've moved one to the left…
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MacBook Pro 16” - where to buy
Hi My daughter needs to buy a MacBook Pro 16”. As expected prices are very expensive. She doesn’t need the latest edition. She would be happy with a second hand or refurbished. Her ideal model would be the 2021 M1 16gb 16 inch. Most places we have looked Apple, Costco, Curry’s, John Lewis all only have the latest M2 M3…
