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Which AI tools do you use?
Which AI tools do you use to save money, boost your income or organise your finances? Let us know your success stories (how much did you save? What did you learn?). Does your bank offer any AI tools and if so, are they a help or a hindrance? We'd like to hear of any duds you've tried too. Thank you. ___________________…
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Techie Stuff sticky
🖥 Useful thread from the Forum: * FAQs - Techie Qs & As (Some of the information in the links may be out of date, so please do check the dates of posts first). If there are any other useful Forum threads on this board that you think we should add, let us know 🗣 🖨Other helpful content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Best free…
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Coffee pod machine
I’ve just bought an espresso machine that came with some trial pods. There are different types of pod, some marked espresso, some ristretto, and some lungo. The pods are the same size and contain the same amount of coffee. So, I’m confused as to why they are differently marked? Can I, for example, make a lungo with a pod…
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iPad won't switch on
OH let his iPad run out of charge. He has tried to use iTunes to update or restore and nothing is working. Is it broken or are their any websites that don't cost a fortune that can repair the IOS It's a 2019 Apple iPad 10.2" A10 32GB iPadOS
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Pics suddenly unviewable ~ HEVC problem?
I use Dropbox to sync my photos from my android phone to my PC. It was working fine then suddenly (after uploading around 20 pics) I can't view the rest and get this message 'the hevc video extension is required'. I have no idea why this has happened or what to do about it and I need the photos to list things in my online…
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USB-C
I have a monitor with a built-in webcam that runs off a USB-C port. The monitors USB-C port supports power delivery, data and DisplayPort alt mode. I would like to connect a laptop and a desktop PC to the monitors webcam. I want the laptop to charge from the monitors USB-C port power delivery, connect to the monitors…
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Battery Powered pressure washers
Looking for a decent pressure - battery powered pressure washer That can cope with car cleaning and patio cleaning Any advice ?
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14" Chromebook in Currys £51.97
Not saying that it is any good - but it's extremely cheap !! https://www.currys.co.uk/products/acer-314-touch-14-chromebook-mediatek-mt8183c-128-gb-emmc-silver-10227126.html
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Chrome defaults to Bing (Windoze 11)
I have accidentally clicked on something which has replaced my default Chrome browser with Bing. Google searches on this problem advise to start trying to sort this out by clicking on the three dots top right of a Chrome page. How am I supposed to do that when I can't open Chrome 'cos Bing has hijacked it?
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Windows 10 laptop screen has gone orange.
I had trouble getting rid of Parsec after a struggling with a Prolific Study which I had to Return. CliveOfIndia helped me to get rid of it through Task Manager. Things seemed all right until now and I worry in case Parsec has done something to my laptop and I can't get rid of the orange screen to get back into my laptop.…
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VPN and online banking
Does online banking allow VPN if VPN uses a different IP addresses each time, especially from abroad. Would the banks not regard this as suspicious and block sign on attempts?
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Are Bluetooth 3mm adaptors reliably good?
I recently bought wireless
earphones (haven’t had them before) & didn’t realise until now they need Bluetooth
to work. Do the Bluetooth 3mm adaptors on ebay usually work with mp3 players? Thanks
for any helpful notes or recommendations!
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Device security Security boot disabled
Hi my new laptop says Device security secured-core pc features your device was manufactured by samsung and that the security boot is disabled. what should I do?
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Network ports
Hi all I've got some homeplugs in order to get a wired connection to another room (I've turned into an office/workroom). The "receiving" homeplug only has two ports, they are both in use and I could do with an extra port (possibly more). Can I plug in a network switch to the homeplug and then all devices into that? If it's…
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I would like to listen to pod casts in my potting shed
I'm trying to figure out the best tech solution and being MSE I don't want to send a fortune and I'm not fussed on branded stuff. Criteria as follows: I want to listen to podcasts whilst working in potting shed and also outdoors.We live in a rural area - i.e. can get broadband over copperI prefer to have comfortable ear…
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PS4 problem
My son says his ps4 is lagging. Slowing him down that he is unable to play properly, he has autism so this doesn't go down well. I've had lots of checks and a WiFi booster from BT so it's not the WiFi. What could be causing it and is it fixable? Dreading having to get him anew console.
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Chrome update (?) turned font fuzzy
Difficult to explain really but G Chrome seems to have updated (?) and turned the font a little unclear.I usually use Firefox mainly but Chrome occasionally Have I done something wrong?
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Need to print put test results etc from NHS app, how do I do it?
Going abroad to see some docs but want to show them some blood results etc, how do i print these from the NHS app?
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Screen has gone strange
Hi, my son came to me this morning with his HP laptop that's only about 2 months old from brand new. The screen is so bright he could hardly make out the mouse cursor. I've gone to brightness and reduced this but it still stays the same where its difficult to read the text or see the mouse cursor. I've taken a photo to…
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Adding wireless to wired only device
Have a bit of hifi kit that supports certain internet features but only has an ethernet port and whilst the router is in the same large open plan room it's no way practical to run a cable to it. In our old place used to use power line adaptors but because of the odd setup that isn't practical any more. So what is the best…
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Facebook page cost and process
Hi can anyone advise me on the process of boosting posts on a page. I paid £10 but my bank statement says 5 withdrawal of £2 🤔
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Testing out musical AI engines
Wrote some lyrics for a mate of mine who's a composer a while back. We put the full score onto various musical collaboration websites but no joy, no-one was interested. Hence thought I'd try producing the track. However as no operatic trained mezzo-sopranos owed me any favours I've used an AI engine. I have no idea how…