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Motorola g84 power button doesn't work anymore.
Obviously Lenovo have "updated" something to "improve" my experience, but I just want to turn the thing off! When I hold in the power button now I just get this "Assistant" nonsense, tapping the mic icon I can demand that it turns off immediately, but it tells me to swipe down twice and tap an icon that isn't there, or to…
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iPad Pro
I have a 2017 Apple iPad Pro 10.5 screen which I’ve had from new. I’ve always kept it in a tough case when in use (which doesnt have a screen protector) and when not it use kept it in a padded case whilst still in the tough case. It was in pristine condition. I loaned it to a friend to help with an online course. Sadly the…
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Mobile - tablet power adaptor
The adaptor that came with my Motorola Power G7 has the following on it: INPUT: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.6A OUTPUT: 5V 3.0A or 9V 2.0A or 12V 1.5A I can't see any details on the Amazon Fire I bought about 7 years ago. Can I use this adaptor to charge my Kindle Fire (5th generation)?
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Asus X541N laptop shutting down when on battery power
I have an Asus X541n laptop, it shuts down randomly when on battery power. Battery icon shows as charged or charging when plugged in.I have just changed the hard drive to SSD and clean install Windows 10.The issue was present before i changed the drive, was hoping that the new drive and clean install would rectify the…
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@ symbol help
I've just buoght this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374740279156 and I'm trying to set it up by logging in to my Microsoft account, but can't get the @ symbol! Any ideas?
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Best password manager for freelancer
I work for a few different organisations from home on a Mac desktop. I am looking for a safe way to store the multiple passwords I use for each different organisation. Any suggestions?
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Macbook pro with key/s not working issue
I've got an ageing mac with a problem with the letter p and the hyphen/underscore and the question mark, none of them register (I'm using the 'show keyboard' to type this] I've taken the keys off and cleaned everything (nothing has been spilt on it} but it hasn't helped, all settings are ok. With the key taken off the keys…
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Has SayNoto0870 been compromised? Malwarebytes gives a Riskware warning
I was trying to look up an alternative to an 0845 number and went to visit saynoto0870.com as usual, but when I did, Malwarebytes popped up a message saying: Website blocked due to riskwareWebsite Blocked: www.saynoto0870.comv2.6.15 | Riskware: 2.0.202311230917Malwarebytes Browser Guard blocked this page because it may…
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Phone line severed but no provider
Hopefully this is the right forum for this question. A tree surgeon accidentally severed the phone line. We know there will be a cost but he will pay it. However we have FTTP and an Internet phone, so we have no land-line provider. Openreach won't help without the name of a provider! Does anyone have any suggestions as to…
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4K monitor recommendations
I have a Macbook M1 Pro 16" (2021, work) and a Macbook Retina Pro (2013, personal). As I am increasingly working from home, I need to purchase a 4K monitor with usb-c (so 1 cable for everything?). I really like the look of the Dell P3223QE but the price is making me nervous! I am not looking to use both MacBooks at the…
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Strange emails
Mums in a care home but still has an email account with BT which we access every other day as she still receives the occasional email. Suddenly, over the past few days, there’s been perhaps 20-30 emails from Email Administrator <postmaster@btinternet> with similar headings ‘Email system error - returned email with subject:…
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Gmail broken
I have been using Gmail in HTML mode as it gives more versatility regarding setting up filters and contact editing, as well as all the folders and subcategories being always visible. However, today I clicked my usual shortcut and Gmail overrode my URL and gave me the message in the illustration. I clicked on their link and…
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Fifa 24 - Nintendo Switch - Internet download required
Hello All, I just bought a brand new sealed Fifa 24 for the Nintendo Switch, but on opening the packaging it came in, it say's 'Internet download required' Does anyone know what this means? I paid £45 so expected the full game? or should I return it and get it from Argos to be sure?
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Cheaper phone with 128gb storage.
Hi folks, My partner is on the lookout for a not expensive phone £150-200 price mark as her older Samsung phone 32gb keeps filling up, tried cleaners etc, but its really time she had more internal storage., she has a sd card. I have read good stuff about the Moto g13 which has 128gb, she is a Samsung fan, but it seems all…
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What’s app on ipad
I cannot get what’s app to enable or open on my new iPad can’t get beyond this screen
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New Laptop Advice
Hi, I'm in the market for a new laptop. I need it for everyday use alongside the some gaming, mostly The Sims 3 & 4. I've seen the minimum specs but have read that the Sims runs better on a higher than minimum spec. I have a basic understanding of laptops but would really appreciate some advice please. Any suggestions on…
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NatWest - Account Alerts Setup
Hi, I have been using the NatWest account alerting system for many many years. It will alert you to activity on your account and send an email when a new statement is available. Well it used to. A couple of months ago I noticed that I had stopped received the "new Statement Issued" alerts. So I go on-line and the Alerts…
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Moving house and no internet, I've 50GB mobile data could I stream netflix etc from mobile to TV?
Hello I'm moving house and thinking of avoiding another bill and not getting any internet service. I've 50GB of mobile data and wondering could I stream say a few hours 2-3 times a week for netflix / youtube from my mobile to TV? Thanks Joe
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Facebook Password Reset Request
I got an email from Facebook saying "we received a request to reset your Facebook password". I'd hadn't made a request so I was a bit suspicious and reset my password. (I didn't click on the link in the email. I went to the Facebook site). Several days after resetting my password, I got the same email again. Just wondered…
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Password managers & confirming password - issue
Knew there was a 3rd thing I wanted to ask last night but couldn't remember what it was until now. So I'm wanting to run through all my passwords & change them to auto-generated by password manager 15-20 character gobbledygook. In some cases that's no problem. But then there's others where in the box where you 'confirm'…
