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Why is this thread closed?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6485902/new-laptop-advice-please#latest Why is it closed? I can’t see any reason, what is the point of replying to a thread with the aim of helping and there doesn’t seem to be any adverse replies?
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mobile phone insurance
I recently bought a new handset from currys. It was quite expensive so I want to get insurance on the phone. Anyone have any tips on best place to get insurance for mobiles?
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which laptop
Can anyone techie tell me the difference between these two? One has 16gb RAM, the other only 8gb, but the price is the same..... As i can get a JL discount I'm looking to buy from there during the BF sales…
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hacked iPhone
My daughter believes her phone has been hacked and she can now not get into various apps including Netflix. What should she do? Please spell out any advice in words of one syllable as neither she nor I are very technical. Thanks a lot.
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New tablet - connecting to wifi
I've been gifted a tablet. Samsung SM-T560 Tried to connect to my home wifi which shows fine on the list but when typing the password in the Connect button stays greyed out. Please, what can I try? Router ok as I'm typing this Something was mentioned about having to sign in to Google (which seems to be the default on the…
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Why is my USB 3 port so slow ?
I am using a USB 3 Stick and uploading data at between 1MB/s and 7MB/s (It cycles)Should be MUCH much faster ?
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Anyone use Microsoft Clipchamp video editor?
I'm using a win 10 laptop. I have a few videos (mp4) and I'd like to extract stills from certain parts of them as jpegs. I've downloaded Clipchamp but I can't see how to save bits as jpegs. Searching produces nothing, nor does 'help'. Can this be done and how? Since downloading Clipchamp I've seen how this can be done…
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Unusual traffic?
We keep getting this message. Happens on Android & I Phone, I Pad and W10 laptopHave rebooted the router but to no avail. Any explanations?
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Samsung Health & Facebook Messenger notifications?
Keep it in the one thread as it's easier. 2 questions here... 1) When doing something like tracking a walk with my Samsung watch, I'll maybe take a photo on said walk & add it to the activity in Samsung Health. Where are these attached images stored? Are they still on the phone, are they on Samsung servers or something? So…
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New laptop advice please.
I need a new laptop. This is what I currently have. Can anyone recommend todays rough equivalent. Thanks.
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Camtrix Security Camera
Anyone tried one of the cheap and cheerful Camtrix Security cameras? At less than £10 on ebay I'm considering having a play with one. Any idea how long the battery lasts before needing a recharge? Appreciate any thoughts / comments
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Best/Easiest way to send an Excel/Libreoffice spreadsheet from PC (without saving it)
Hi all My mate asked me yesterday what is the best easiest way to Email a spreadsheet from a PC. Ill give you a little insight and more detail so you can see what he is trying to achieve. So, my pal works at an old family run factory that makes things out of Timber. So, they get an order from Joe Bloggs (for example - an…
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Problem turning off laptop
I have had my HP laptop for 2 years without any problems however, this morning browsing away when I came to shut down I was unable to do so the start where I click on to shut down which gives me the option to shut down restart etc nothing showing, also unable to type in the search bar, so to shut down I turn off with the…
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Backing up Thunderbird
In the past - I have always used Mozbackup - But see that the latest version of Thunderbird has a backup built in (zip file) - is this reliable or should I still use mozbackup ?
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Free Office/Word
Anyone recommend a free Office/ Word for my laptop.Looked at Libre but not sure which one would be good. Any advice would be great. Thanks.
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iPad browser
I have an IPad that I bought from my work when they were upgrading. It’s at least 6 years old, still has a good screen and a decent battery. I tend to only use it when travelling, to avoid carrying my laptop. It’s stuck on iOS 12.5 It’s the only apple product I have, phones are always android and for work and home I use…
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iPod repair business
I could do with my iPod (Classic 7th gen) being repaired. I suspect it'll be way too old now for Apple to bother touching. Has anyone reading this sent their iPod off anywhere & can recommend a company or not really? I have a dead pixel or two which I'm not really that bothered about to be honest but would probably see…
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Taking passwords abroad safely?
Hi, I'm going abroad in about a month and I need to take passwords with me for banks, investment platforms and various others. Can any one recommend the best way to be able to do this please? I have read about password managers, I do a lot of Pc work/use and get by ok but I would not say that I am 'tech savvie' , basically…
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Private FB group question
I belong to a private fb group. (medical condition group). A couple of fellow members have suggested I start my own. I'm quite happy to, however I'm unsure about one thing. Given that it would be private, no one would be, aware of it. Its not the done thing to advertise what might be seen as a rival group on the group I'm…
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No backup for Whatsapp - help!
It appears that my Whatsapp has not been Backing up. I now need everything back. Any ideas please? I have all the contacts, just no messages stored. Thanks in advance
