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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'…
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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…