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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?…
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Muting sound on Instagram Reels
When using Instagram Reels on an Android phone I could mute the sound by tapping the screen and the video would continue to play silently. As of yesterday (without any changes made by me that I am aware of) when I tap the screen it pauses the playback and when I tap it again to restart, the sound is still unmuted. Is there…
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One drive - 2 accounts
I have no idea how, but I seem to have ended up with 2 one drive accounts both charging me £59.99. I had one account for business and one account for personal but now they seem to both be a muddle of each other. Any idea how I can merge these easily and then only pay for one? One account will easily give me all the space I…
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Excel worksheet error messages
I have copied and then modified a personal financial workbook with a number of worksheets, all of which have formulas. It's almost the same as workbooks I have used for the past four years with a few design features.This new one throws up two error messages whenever I open it.First one tells me that the workbook is read…
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Google Chrome
Following an update several days ago, the side panel (and icon) have disappeared. Have checked Settings, Appearance, ensuring the option is ticked, looked at Chrome flags, and a couple of YouTube videos without success! I asked a question at Googe support, and they suggested trying beta mode, which I did. The side panel…
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Sky Q Box - attach to TV mount?
HelloI am re-doing our lounge and intend to buy a tripod stand for the TV, something like this:https://www.amazon.co.uk/WORLDLIFT-Suitable-Capacity-Adjustable-Rotatable-Black/dp/B09ZTXGMFQ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2Y10CZV8N4RNT I don't want one with a shelf and have trailing wires - is…
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computer security software
recently my free computer security software finished, so i'm looking for what free software would be best for my computer. On my computer i currently have: ~Windows Security [antivirus/firewall/ransomware] ~Avast Driver Updater Should i have extra software to protect my computer? is there another type of software i should…
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Adding Android system to Volvo V50
Sorry in advance if this is not in the correct forum (could not decide between Techie and motoring - feel free to move, if appropriate). I am looking to try and upgrade the standard sound system in my Volvo V50 and would be really grateful for some advice. The current stereo is really basic - just has an FM stereo, CD…
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Investec Bank Security
After a lengthy search for a temporary 'home' for my life savings, I opened an Investec 90-Day Notice Saver account 5.25% AER and am disconcerted to see how shockingly easy it is to access my account. The bank gets good reviews on Trust Pilot but there are almost no security checks in place (email address plus simple…
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Outlook. Is there an easy way to switch between return address's on outgoing emails?
I'm not sure I've phrased that correctly! My wife sends out a lot of emails for work. Some to clients and some to consultants.She needs the reply address on the one's to clients to be the info@ address for the company, and the one's to consultants to be her email address. Is there a simple way to do this, apart from going…