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Transferring data from one computer to another. Help please
Hi everyone, I have a Zoostorm desktop computer running Windows 7. It has served me well. Now I have bought a reconditioned desktop computer running Windows 10 (don't think I could adapt to Windows 11 !!!). What is the best way to transfer the data from my "old" computer to my new one please. All help greatly appreciated.…
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Mifi routers with an external aerial socket
My Huawei E5577C mobile router's battery is dying and it seems difficult to get a replacement other than from 3rd party suppliers with poor reviews (both the suppliers and their batteries). So I am looking for a modern replacement router. The router needs an external aerial on a long lead since it is being operated from…
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Android phone keyboard changed from QWERTY to keypad style
As the title says, when I try to type a message on my Android phone (Samsung) instead of the standard QWERTY keyboard I've always had it now displays the equivalent of what would be on an old style phone i.e. ABC on the 2, DEF on 3 etc. I'm not aware of doing anything to cause that, and it was qwerty earlier today. Can…
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Word 2016 and disappearing cursor
My mouse cursor has started disappearing within seconds of my opening a word document - any word doc, any size...Is there a known fault within word ?I have updated the program to see if that helps - no change !The cursor appears to vanish as soon as I move the mouse it is from Office 2016 pro plus
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I.P. address
Why when I use a tool like "what is my ip?" does it locate me 50/100 miles away?. Yet when I've mailed someone previously they've been able to state where I am?
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Pure Highway 200 In Car DAB
Hi Guys I have a BMW F10 which is 12 years old and want to add DAB to the car without the expense of upgrading the whole audio headed. Just wanted to ask if anyone has knowledge of this unit or can recommend an alternative? My budget is around £ 100 max. Thanks in advance for any information or guidance. David
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Retrieving Music from old iPod onto, say, USB / Laptop
Plugged old ipod into the old laptop this morning & with a lot of You Tube help managed to raise a connection! So that I can maybe retrieve some of our beloved music from it? Our old CDs & LPs have sadly long since been binned. Problem is I stored all my old CDs/LPs in a playlist - all 1400 tunes! All songs on iPod are in…
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Free appt to resize passport photo
Can anybody recommend a free appt to resize a photo passport? Thanks
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Facebook Birthdays
I'm missing birthdays on Facebook, coz I'm not getting notifications on the app. I followed some instructions from the Internet, and all my settings seem to allow notifications. Can anyone help please.
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Need to Update hi-fi sound system
Love our background music and we had been using an ipod loaded with our favourites in an old Bose sound Dock in the lounge.....however the ipod has finally died a death. Not total technophobes we occasionally use Bose Dock with a Bluetooth link to spotify etc via samsung phone. We have an amazon echo ball. Tend to use that…
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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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Looking for someone to create a video montage for me, please
Hello For my daughter's upcoming birthday, I'm looking to create a video montage to show the guests at intervals. It's a small gathering of less than twenty people but it occurred to me that instead of doing an amateur version, I might find someone who is good at it and can produce something more finessed. It would be a…
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PS5 to Nintendo Switch headphone adapter
Hi all. I bought my son some headphones for his Nintendo Switch but, unfortunately, I got some for a PS5 by mistake! Is there an adapter that will make them work?
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Do I need a new phone handset?
I've just had a scare where information I gave to 2 people (working together I believe) led me to think I had been phished. In retrospect I can't believe how much I said , giving away my phone numver and other personal details which could answer some security questions. I'm registered with cifas now and have blocked my…
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Elecom GIANT mouse - suddenly stopped working
My tracker ball Elecom bluetooth mouse has suddenly stopped workingNo idea why - but I am unable to restore its operationsAny suggestions why ?
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Another Google Calendar issue
For longer than I can remember, I've linked my Google calendar to show me the Stoke City FixturesHowever, when checking yesterday (and today) despite having a tick in the box, there's nothing there.Maybe the Gods have decided that I've suffered enough this season, but is there a technical reason does anyone think?
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Google drive & gmail nightmares
Hi. I had a gmail account for years, and used my google drive without any issues. As it was so good, I used it for uploading lots of scans of 19th century letters and transcriptions, of huge sentimental and genealogical value to our family. Then one day something happened to my gmail, and I could not access it at all. I…
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File always too big.
I'm currently filling in an online application form. I've reached the part where I had to create a three min video introducing myself, I took that on my iphone. I tried to attach it to e mail so i could get it on my laptop but file was too big. I have connected my phone and managed somehow to get the video on my laptop…
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Digital radios?
I bought a cheap one back when they were all the rage but I and others living rurally found the signal kept dropping out. Really annoying. I've tried my cheap one on and off but still the signal keeps vanishing. Considering buying something smater and more expensive but wondering if the loss of signal is normal or if…
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How to watch Netflix and discovery plus without broadband
Hi all Sky accidently switched off our broadband and we have to wait two weeks for it to come back. Sky said we can connect our phone to the home TV to watch discovery plus and Netflix. But can someone please tell me how I do this? Thanks
