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Freeview recording question or redirect to fb group please
Last week we moved home from where we had a Humax Freesat recorder /freesat aerial,connected to our Samsung TV which had Freeview inbuilt. In the retirement complex where we are now, there is a Freeview aerial socket,so we connected coaxiale to that. We've noticed using the tv remote, one of the buttons (three vertical…
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Excel Formula Help Please
Afternoon, Can anybody help please. I need to create a formula where if the volume found is 1500m3 divide by 20 but anything above the 1500m3 is divided by 6.7litres For instance if the total volume found is 1800m3, the first 1500m3 divide by 20 litres, the remaining 300m3 divide by 6.7litres. Thanks
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Google Maps has changed
I have a Windows10 laptop. I have used Google Maps for years. A few weeks ago the view changed and not for the better. I now find them very unclear. I cannot see the clear outline of a country for example. There are too many confusing other lines. My wife's Windows10, and her new Windows11 laptop still have the original…
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i5 to i7 sound issues
I just bought a new (refurb) Optiplex 7020 i7 and moved an SSD from my Optiplex I5. Booted straight up and it appears to be fine, except when I play YouTube video's they sound 'hollow' or maybe 'tinny' is a better word. I checked and both speakers are working so it hasn't slipped back to mono. Given that this is exactly…
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BBC One HD Regions
It's low key as big changes go but the BBC is currently rolling out updates to replace the BBC One England SD regional services with the HD equivalent. BBC One South has already migrated, BBC One East and East Midlands are due to change; today on Freesat and tomorrow on the Sky service. If you don't have an HD receiver…
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Forwarding my domain to my website at a new host
Following on from another thread on here recently I'm now pondering the matter of forwarding my domain name to my website at another host. When I had the site at Wix I just forwarded the domain name to the rather unfriendly address on Wix of the site and that seemed to work. But when I've looked at the Help files on more…
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Best tablet/notebook for elderly person?
Hi all.Nan looking for an 'iPad' to play Bridge on line, and for iPlayer and suchlike.She is nicely tech-savvy, and uses her PC every day with no issues. So she's familiar with icons, mouses, keyboards, Google, surfing, GMail, Bookmarks, and all that stuff. Slightly extended stay in hospital, so she's desperate to get back…
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I hate Word
Ideally I want to setup a word template so that it does the following: 1. Header 1 1.1. Header 2 1.1.1. Question 1.2. Header 2 1.2.1. Question 1.2.2. Question 2. Header 1 2.1 Question Then when you look in the Navigation Pane it will show the Header 1 and Header 2 but not the questions. I know I've had this done before and…
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Hue Motion Sensor
Hi, I have a Hue Motion Sensor in the Hall, when motion is detected the hall light comes on, a minute later it dims, a minute later it switches off. This was working fine until today, now when motion is detected the hall light comes on and just stays on. Tried resetting, deleting the device in the app, powering off/on.…
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Universal Remote control for TV etc.
Hi, I have a NEVO remote controller that controls my Panasonic TV, Pioneer tuner, Pioneer DVD and SKy Q box. Unfortunately this is no longer working and I'm looking for a replacement universal controller that will operate all of the equipment from a single unit (i.e. one button switches everything on and off etc). Any…
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Laptop reliability
My husband's HP laptop failed fatally in under 2 years which seems not much but it was out of warrantee, and I also could do with a new laptop now - my is still going at over 10 years old but very slow. We're hoping to keep it to under £800 each for laptops capable of video editing and streaming (probably using Black…
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USB2 to mini hdmi cable
Is there such a cable? If not can my old Windows 10 Desktop have a USB3 added?
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Best Video Doorbell
I dont currently have a video doorbell, just a simple self powered doorbell. I have used Ring before at a relatives house which works fine but realise there is a subscription fee. I see theres a few makes Eufy, Blink and Ring. Which ever I choose like to hook up to my Alexa device and Phone. Looking for recommendations.…
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Delete Gmail account from Android 13 tablet
How do I delete an email account from Gmail on an Android 13 tablet ?This would appear to be impossible - once set up ?
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Dell Latitude 7390 Touch charger question?
I have an i5 model of the 7390 (13 inch) which I bought from Dell refurbs in April, it's only used for Word so it's fine. It comes with a power Brick that far too big to carry in a 13 inch case.It's supposed to be able to be charged through the usb c port, which something that will fit in the case, but that's where I have…
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How to wipe an old laptop
I've just bought a new laptop and I'm not sure what to do with the old one. Is there a way I can put it back to factory settings like I can with my phone? Should I take out the hard drive and pulverise it with a hammer? I wouldn't even know how to take out the hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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WhatsApp only one contact and blocking
I’m going on hoilday with my mum only want to stay in contact with her during hoilday. Will get a new sim with new number for hoilday, on WhatsApp how can I make sure I just have mum on it for new number no one elese, I know you can mute it I already have but I would be too tempted to check. I got old phone I can use all I…
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Possible Scam email - how to deal with it.
I received an email allegedly from a person I know, but not a close friend. She said she was in hospital, not allowed visitors and could I buy a gift card for her - for her niece's birthday today. It was sent to an old email address I rarely use now. STUPIDLY (I think) I replied giving my present email address, saying that…
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Facebook / meta Portal ???
I have been offered a Portal but don`t know much about them . I am wanting something for my very elderly parents so that i can video call them to check they are ok . It needs to be VERY simple . I have read that they are now discontinued and a lot of features are not working now. Will the messenger calling still work ??…
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Old iPad from 2015
Is an old iPad Air from 2015 worth trying to sell? Screen is fine, it works, battery is quite knackered and doesn't last long but it works fine plugged in. No trade in value on all the usual sites or with apple. Would it get a few quid on eBay?
