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Burning CD/DVD options for an Android user
Research suggests there's no ability to burn disks on an Android device. My old Windows laptop is at the end of its life and I've come to prefer the simplicity of Android when using a tablet. Is there a way around this without going back to Windows? I've no experience using Apple devices and they're out of my price range.
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Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it's hiking the prices on most of its paid plans by up to £2 a month (£24 a year). Below we explain who's affected, when you'll see the changes and how to cut costs – whether you want to stick with Spotify or not. Read the full story: Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year…
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File always too big.
I'm currently filling in an online application form. I've reached the part where I had to create a three min video introducing myself, I took that on my iphone. I tried to attach it to e mail so i could get it on my laptop but file was too big. I have connected my phone and managed somehow to get the video on my laptop…
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Self Build PC
Hi, Looking at getting a new PC, I've tended to build my own but the cost savings nowadays seem to be less than they were just a few years ago. I like the look of this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07798R425?tag=track-ecv-uk-308730-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=ecSEPfc1u83jlnuhk8we But I would want 2 TB SSD and…
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No wifi on Samsung tablet
I can no longer get wifi access on my tablet. I have tried resetting the BT router and switching the airplane mode on/off. But the problem persists. There is an exclamation mark appearing next to the wifi icon, but I keep getting a "failed to obtain the IP address" message.Any advice?Meg.
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Which Dell refurbished touch screen laptop would you recommend?
Hi all, I am looking for a family laptop and have been looking on Dell refurbished. My children are pre- and primary school age so will need basic usage for online homework games. I like the idea of the touch screen for my children to use some of those websites and for streaming. It will be mainly used at home. For my use…
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Microsoft's Phone Link (Win10) no good after changing MS password & adding 2FA
Top & bottom if it is the thread title. Phone Link was working fine. It now doesn't 'see' my phone. It asks me to open a QR code & then scan it using the camera on my phone but when I do this it says Invalid QR code. How do I link up my phone with Windows 10? It was a pretty handy feature which I used fairly frequently…
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Keep unplugging and plugging not enough space
I have PlayStation 5 and switch and work laptop and big screen connected to laptop TVs above on wall. When I want to use PlayStation or switch I have to swap plugs around etc it’s so annoying, I only have one hdmi cable use it for what I need it, ie laptop to big screen switch or PlayStation. I know the obvious thing get…
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Long term storage of Laptops
I have two laptops that I intend to keep for years (Decades ?) Simply to allow me to use CD's/DVD's The reason is that they are worth virtually zero in terms of £'s but one is "as new" (despite it being almost 10 years old) - the other is a high spec 5 year old i5 with a 1Tb SSD and 12Gb RAM - Yet is only valued at…
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Windows Security advice
the "app & browser control" part of my the Windows Security on my computer says action is needed. When i click on "review" it goes to "protection history", which lists 2 potentially wanted items. Both items are listed as 17-3-24 & called PUA:Win32/Presenoker. I don't know what they are or what button to click on. See…
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How to post audio file to forum
I would like to add a small (415KB) audio file to a post on a forum I frequent which was built with/runs on SimplePortal 2.3.5. However, there is no provision for uploading such a file. Can I upload it somewhere else and link to that, or is there another way to achieve the same result?
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Laptop started running really slowly.....
I'm running a Dell Inspiron 15 3000 on Windows 10. No real demands on it - just a bit of internet surfing, posting on forums, catch-up TV and Youtube channels. Had no problems with speed etc in the nearly three years I've had it but yesterday it started running really slowly. First noted it with breakup of video on Youtube…
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Wifi call fails first time, subsequent times work ok.
Moto G84, BT smarthub 2. As the title. Using wifi calling, if I dial out, the first call fails, it rings out, they answer- I hear them, but they don't hear me and the call fails after a few seconds.Calling straight back, it works fine.Calling after a few minutes, fine. Leave it an hour and the first call fails. Incoming…
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Anyone else wake up to Microsoft account security notifications?
I did this morning. Apparently someone from Germany was trying it on (makes a change from the east). Microsoft wanting me to change my password (done that). I was out early so messaged my wife to just make sure her 2FA is on & turns out she woke up to the same security notification too. We do have a few shared To-Do lists…
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Facebook help
Could someone please tell me the correct email address for Facebook support, the ones on Facebook get sent back to me. Tia
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Compare Dell Latitude 7390 i5-8350U & Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga / Plus Touchscreen Pros & Cons!
I've decided to buy a laptop, I have a desktop set up currently. But just to give me more flexibility, including sitting out when the weather is nice - twice a year?! :D Thinking an inexpensive refurbished one, quite fancy a touchscreen. Currently looking at these, which both have an extra 20% off on eBay app. Lenovo -…
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Can't create Apple ID
Just bought an Apple TV box so I can use Zwift, but having problems creating an ID. I get to the point where I have to turn on two-factor authentication, and I put my number in and I get this message: Verification codes cannot be sent to this phone number at this time. Please try again later. I've also tried my partner's…
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Lap tops
Hi Hope all are well I may have asked this before so sorry in advance Have Acer Chrome book 14 CB3-431 and 1 time in a long time was not able to log on to Netflix web as said browsers needed an update or a system update am aware my Laptop is a few years old and the operating system does not give update any more Not sure…
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www.postmaster.co.uk forgotten password
I have recently changed and forgot my password for my main email account with www.postmaster.co.uk but despite following their protocol providing another email address to be sent a link to reset the password have received nothing other than an acknowledgement that they have received my request dated April 8.Does anyone…
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Issue with camera while on Zoom
Good evening, I use my tablet to join zoom regularly with no issue until recently. While everything seems OK but my favce can't be seen and I was not blocked by admin. On the screen, the no camera logo icon is showed. I thought screen need to be cleaned and I have clean it but it's the same story. What else can I do?…