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USB power bank
Any thoughts about buying a USB power bank, how can I ensure it actually has the capacity it says it does? Lots for sale on various chinese shopping sites but their rated capacity leaves a lot to guess work; some are advertised as 100,000mAh, which they clearly are not going to be.I have equipment to test the capacity but…
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Another new laptop help plea
In May I bought new Dell Inspiron to replace existing 12 year old model. After many hours on phone with Dell, laptop was returned due to non functioning WiFi. (It was a Realtek WiFi ) I need a basic Windows laptop, no gaming, no video editing etc. I’m drowning in all the choices but considering this one, which is probably…
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Broken optical out on TV- need a solution please
One for the tech bods please. The optical out on my tv has broken. My soundbar only has an optical connection. Is it possible to buy a connector that will convert an optial in from my soundar to a a HDMI port on my tv so I can continue to use my soundbar? I am hoping to not have to buy a new tv or soundbar Thanks as always…
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Volume changes on it's own
I have an HP ENVY Curved All-in-One - 34-b010 I have downloaded the latest driver(?) for my Real High Definition Audio card = 1.41.1094.0 RevA. I have an annoying pop up flashing every few minutes when the volume changes up or down on it's own. Any ideas on what to do, other than throwing my PC in the bin?
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Please delete
Please delete...
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Help! How do I reduce a long link to 'Click here'
the title says it all! I want to put a very long link in an email but I know there is a way to replace all that blurb with the words 'Click here' or even 'Here' Easy directions please! I am not a computer whizz. Many thanks
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Android mobile version of Outlook acting up
I view Outlook on both my pc and my mobile. My pc is working just fine, same as always. My mobile version is not. What happens on the mobile is that when I open Outlook and it opens at the Inbox the latest email is from February, followed by one from a month earlier, and then others from over a year back. Sometimes it will…
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Ditching OneDrive suggestions for online photo storage (not Google)
I need recommendations please for online photo storage. I currently automatically back up my photos to both Google and OneDrive and to a seperate hard drive. A bit of overkill based on paranoia of losing important photos and frankly laziness. Whilst One Drive is handy for accessing things across devices I'm sure I could…
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Facebook, not seeing latest posts.
When I go to Facebook I get loads of old stuff and adds. I can live with the adds and sponsered bits but why do I not see up to date things. Is there something I can do to rectify this?
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One UI 8 & connecting to a PC
Samsung 24+. Various annoyances with this new update but I'll start with the one that's causing me the most bother so far. Before the update to OUI8 I would connect my phone to my [Win10] PC & I found that so long as the phone was 'opened' then I could access the files via File Explorer ok. Since the update to OUI8 it…
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PC system update?
We have the acer travelmate b117 as below from you and we are getting a message saying "Windows 10 support ends in Oct 2025.Your PC doesnt currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11" Does this mean the PC will be come useless in Oct 2025? Is there anything we can do if this is the case?Also noticed it…
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How to get Alexa to...
I would like to listen to past Radio4 programs but can only get Alexa to give Radio4 live. I get past programs easily on my phone but not on Echo show and speakers.
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Buying Notebook in October
A couple of months ago I was finding out about Chromebooks, but it looked like what I really needed was a Notebook.I didn't seem to be making progress in finding a particular Notebook, so I decided to wait until expected sales in October.I'm not much of a consumer so don't know details of the October sales - it's called…
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USB wall sockets
Is USB 3 or even 4 a matter to choose between on Wall sockets or are they all the same charging current ? - ie) at 3.1 amps / max 15.5wattsie) Is the version of USB important (if stated) on wall sockets ?
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iPad + AirPrinter
I’m looking for an AirPrinter, all I have is an iPad so I’m told this is the only way/ best way to go. I really only need it for occasional, very occasional, use and was advised to go laser as ink clogs up if not used on a regular basis. Having searched the internet I see some advertised as WiFi enabled, is that the same…
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Changing Broadband Router
Please bear with me as although I'm quite ok with tech I'm no expert. I currently have BT Broadband and the coverage in the house is pretty good except for one room where the signal is less good and the TV will occasionally buffer. Doesn't happen often but it does happen. One of my friends suggested getting a new (better)…
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What are "NearbyServerSocket and the SMS/MMS device" under the Other Devices ?
In Device Manager in Win 11 laptop
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WiFi won't connect on laptop and phone
Hi, I've got broadband with Vodaphone. For a little while now I haven't been able to connect to my WiFi on my phone and laptop. It comes up that it can't connect, but I'm able to find the WiFi and when I click use this network as is on my phone, I can get on the WiFi. I've googled this and done everything I can think of…
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Kindle required
It's been suggested that I get myself a Kindle eReader as we have two 'sunshine' holidays coming up.Mrs B has an ancient kindle - the one that gave free 3g connectivity! I suggested that I could get an Android tablet but was told that they weren't very good in sunny conditions. Suggestions?
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Anyone worked out how to make a phone call to a contact using 'ok google, callxxx ' over bluetooth?
Time was when you could use 'ok google' over bluetooth to call a contact but that seems to have disappeared? Friends with iPhone seem to still be able to use Siri to do it - but not google on android. Is there a fix or a way round it using 3rd party apps?
