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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🖥 Useful thread from the Forum: * FAQs - Techie Qs & As (Some of the information in the links may be out of date, so please do check the dates of posts first).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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Pics suddenly unviewable ~ HEVC problem? FIXED, thanks.
ETA: I've fixed it now, thanks. 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…
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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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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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Huawei P30 Pro or which mobile has best camera?
Hello, A few years ago the Huawei P30 Pro was the best camera on the market and is still very good especially for night shots. We are thinking of buying one and would like some advice. We know it is now a few years old (old technology) and that there were the issues around no longer having access/support for Google or the…
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Help to left click to open emails in Thunderbird and Desktop documents in Windows 11, please.
I am not sure what I clicked to change this but now I cannot open emails in Thunderbird by left clicking only, as before. Now I have to right click then click to open in a new window or new tab before I can read the new or existing emails. At the same time as this changed I have the same problem trying to open…
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Where to put ethernet cables?
Hello all Hoping for some advice on what best to do in this situation? I have a BT engineer coming tomorrow to install Broadband. I would like the router in the living room or shelf in hallway. However the computer will be in the loft room which is essentially the 3rd level of the house. However the desktop computer has a…
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Passport photo
I am going to apply online and have uploaded a photo and the system says it’s good. Is it possible that it might not be accepted or can I trust the system? I do not want to lose my fees if application is rejected. I understand if rejected I will have the option to resubmit another photo. To avoid the hassle, just wonder…
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Video recording glasses or caps. Any good or just a gimmick?
Hi all After a lovely stroll down the river Avon yesterday I yet again missed some stunning sites. I keep telling myself I need a pair of those wearable glasses or a cap that records videos. I’m not bothered if the camera is visible or not. It simply isn’t practical to walk round for hours holding a camera. A prime…
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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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Google Maps Language - Finnish - can't change back to English - HELP PLS
Hello The Google Maps App on our Huawei P30 Lite phone was working fine - owned the phone more than a year. Suddenly it has started speaking directions in Finnish language. We went into Settings and there is a section to choose a language. It already shows English. We selected English again and restarted the phone, but it…
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Thunderbolt hub & displayport
I currently have a fairly modern MacBook connected to an older monitor with a USBC to DisplayPort cable via one of the Mac's Thunderbolt/USBC ports. Generally I've been mainly using the laptop itself which is ok and just using the monitor occasionally and so cables etc not been a problem. Working from home a bit more now…
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Using a NAS with Cloud Service
I'd be grateful for any advice or suggestions on the following. I have (currently) 1 TB of cloud space as part of a software subscription. Currently all of the files (say 500GB) are held locally on a HD in my main computer so are backed up in the background to the cloud. My other devices are set to just show the…
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Another annoying Excel thing
After a big annoying problem with Excel earlier this month I have decided to tackle a rather smaller but still annoying thing,On my banking workbooks I have a number of accounts and sort codes which start with either a single or double 0. Each time I copy my lists (weekly and monthly) the numbers which I've saved as text…
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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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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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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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Resolution for web site
Hi I created a google map listing homeless services in Manchester Once done i screen shot it and then print it out with a water mark, i then scan it set at 600 dpi. I have tried a higher dpi but it takes for ever to load on social media as i share the work with the world. A business management company use it but they are…
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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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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…