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Android transfer switch problems.
Hi all. I had an old Samsung phone and needed an upgrade and changed to a Motoraola and the switch of apps (even logging in), background, ringtones and everything was seemless. However, I didn't really get on with the Motorola so have bought a Samsung A35. However, I'm having real issues switching over. It seems to be…
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Saving contacts on Android phone - phone or SIM?
Which is best to do, and why? Save contacts to phone or save contacts to SIM?
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How to import exported Chrome bookmarks to Android phone?
This is day 2 of me trying to set up the new Samsung A17 I had to buy when I lost my A14, and believe me it's no fun when you're nearly 80 and you don't have grandkids to help. All I want to do is import an HTML file of Chrome bookmarks which I've exporrted from my laptop. I don't want to use that Google synch business as…
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Switch Games
Hello, I recently got a Switch 2, I love it but the games are so expensive. Does anyone know if there are any places where I can buy them cheaper. I've noticed that CEX is VERY hit and miss, I went in over the weekend and for one of the games they were charging more than Nintendo directly! Thank you
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Emails getting HIDDEN
My wife has an android email problem - on Gmail (program) - 2 different contacts with Gmail addresses - emails from these contacts arrive but as soon as you select them to read - they vanish (hidden?) - only to return when you return to the previous page ! This makes them unreadable…….it doesn't do it when I send her an…
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Encrypting hard drives query
Hi folks :) I was going to try encrypting some external hard drives and also the internal hard drive if possible on my computer, as I have never set anything up before. Basically in case of theft, to try and protect any sensitive information (though to be honest with all the data breaches these days, it will probably…
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Instant messaging help, please
Can anyone help a technophobe old lady with a particular issue? I need to 'talk': by text only in real time with someone in NZ (I am in the UK) over a protracted period of probably several weeks or months. It is to do with a family legal issue. My problem is that I do not trust this person. I have historical reasons for…
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Teams failed during interview
Hi, I've been doing Teams interviews without problem on my Laptop which is a Lenovo ideapad running windows 11 Home. It has 8GB of RAM and "system" says it has 0.99GB of "available physical memory" (Interestingly my other laptop has 8GB of RAM, but has 4.54GB of "available physical memory"…so is it better for me to use…
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Dumping the Dish, Sky via Fiber
We are soon to be with full fiber. We are still on Sky HD and have to share a Dish with a neighbor due to line of site issues. So it seems like it may be a good time to change our Sky sub scription to its streaming via pucks. Would be looking to have 2 extra pucks for other rooms. Means we could get a few of our other…
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With EE for years now weak signal means can't use FB or Reels in living room
We've been with EE broadband for years and have never had a problem but for the past 5/6 nights we have been having trouble accessing FB and Reels on our mobiles in the living room. Every so often we have to come into the hall and wave our phones around to get reconnected to wifi. It works okay in the kitchen and upstairs…
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Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 Question!
Does anyone know if Microsoft have any plans to extend this again for another year? I was considering whether I would need to purchase a new laptop within the next 6 months. Thank you in advance
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Bluetooth trackers - Tile vs Apple
Ideally feedback from members who've experienced both. I've experienced Tile myself & the Samsung version but not the Apple version. Obviously Apple extract more money out of you by not making it keyring friendly (initially). I'm aware of that. Looking at a which to go for and why for an iPhone user. Looking at it, the…
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kindle reader
looking for a guide on kindle readers happy to buy a used one just dont know much about the versions i currently read a lot on my samsung a12 but i would prefer a nicer screen for reading more like paper any thoughts on model to go for and where to buy ?
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First QR scan not working
I'm trying to verify my identity on a website with my Chromebook, and it gives me a QR code to scan with my mobile. The mobile says: QR is detected. Tap to visit the link. I've done this dozens of times but it always fails. Mostly the error message is: Something's gone wrong You'll need to restart verification on your…
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Seeking a clean & free TikTok downloader for content work (Savefrom/Easydown too many ads?)
Hi everyone, I’m a content creator and I often need to download TikTok clips to my laptop for editing and mood boards. I’ve been struggling to find a reliable, clean tool lately and wondered if the MSE community has any recommendations? For a long time, I used Savefrom, but the pop-up ads have become unbearable recently. A…
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convert 2026-05-26T23:00:00.000Z to two columns
How do I convert 2026-05-26T23:00:00.000Z to date and time in 2 or 3 columns in excel 2019 where the data is in C column from C2 downwards?
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Is there a GENUINELY FREE AI mp4 editor
Looking for an AI editor that can handle MP4 movie files I am fed up with sites claiming to be free when they are not.......
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Q about adding second battery to eBike. (Not sure which best forum).
Hi. Giving thoughts to getting a G-Tech City ebike*. Yes, I know it's discontinued, and I know that parts will become scarce, and that's one of the reasons for this Q. Apart from the rubber/carbon drive belt, the other unique part is, of course, the battery. The battery isn't really a problem as such, as to have an eBike…
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Advice on device output and sound please
Hi all. We have a DAB radio but the speaker doesn't give us very good sound. I'm looking at getting something better but before I do, I'm just wondering whether it's worth getting some small speakers with better sound to plug into the headphone jack. Would that work or is it more dependent on the output? In the event of…
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Shopmium 2 Accounts only 1 device
Hi All My OH and I have one smartphone between us and have each opened a Shopmium shopping cashback account. I have been claiming my cashback via the app no problem at all. When he tries to claim we get a message saying already claimed on this device. Which is correct but it's a different person and account. Is there a way…
