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See 4 CommentsDo ad blockers work? Do they work on all forums, FB etc? Can you still use Google to look up items? Do you lose recommendation or comments? -
See 6 CommentsDisk Cleanup cleans up unnecessary files and updates. To access the tool, type Disk Cleanup in the search box on the taskbar. Disk Cleanup will app...
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See 7 CommentsIs there anyway of saving them from the house phone if you get a new one ? i understand that on a mobile the contacts can be saved to the SIM and ... -
See 6 CommentsI like spellcheck but found quite often words change to a completely different meaning. Latest in All Abroad wrote --no singing "in" bath-- but it ... -
See 14 CommentsI'm looking for a new all in one printer. I want one which uses individual ink cartridge not just one multi colour. Any recommendations?
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See 2 CommentsThere is no need for the average user to resort to downloading programs to clean up their computer, as everything you need is built in to Windows, ...
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Welcome to the newcomers, and thanks for the hellos. I specialise in Windows, so don't think I am ignoring you if you post about some other operati...
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See 7 CommentsMorning all. Unfortunately, from the response, there are not very many members left, and we are short of techies. I'll assume that the non respondi...
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I shall be starting the new format of the group tomorrow Friday 20th November. Please PM me with any ideas you may have about what you would like t...
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See 7 CommentsHaving checked on the membership, I have found that the majority of members are no longer around. Many have never posted anything on Scooploop, whi...
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See 25 CommentsHello everyone. I'm John, and I've just become the moderator of the group. I shall be revamping it to make it interesting as well as helpful. As ma...
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See 14 CommentsThey do for everything else and used to for gmail, same messages come through but when I delete on tablet they are not deleted on laptop.
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See 1 CommentHi, I have 2 lamps with Philips hue smart light bulbs which I operate through Amazon echo plus using voice control mostly. One bulb has started to ... -
Losing internet connection (Edited)See 11 CommentsI am continually losing the internet on my laptop - each time the trouble shoot says it is an invalid IP configuration. This is the 3rd day of this...
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See 7 CommentsStill cannot get my sounds back to what they were before the Windows 10 long update [that I uninstalled]. Even with speakers on 100% it is still ve...
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See 39 CommentsIt's been going on for an hour now - surely that isn't right.
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See 5 CommentsOn my laptop I have AVG security and an anti spyware thing that removes cookies. neither of these things ever comes up on my tablet. Do others hav...
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See 2 CommentsPlease can someone tell me - in simple terms, how to do it and when scanned where do they go on my laptop ?
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See 1 CommentIf you use Office 2010, please note that as from 13th October, Microsoft will no longer be providing updates to fix security flaws or bugs. A free ...
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See 2 CommentsAt least, they haven't disappeared, but are blank, and the icons have lost their names. I updated my avast (not upgraded), as requested in an avast... -
See 5 CommentsHave just had a call purporting to be from microsoft: Caller: "I am calling from microsoft. Am I speaking to the owner of the computer?" ME: "there...
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See 9 CommentsHow do i know if my television is NTSC or PAL ? Just set up a new DVD player and don't know what to set this on, does it even matter ?
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See 13 CommentsI've Googled all sorts of advice and instructions, gone into device manager but cannot get it to work.
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See 13 Commentshttps://www.scooploop.com/thread/fake-chrome-update-page
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See 5 CommentsI have just run a scan on desktop Junk files (1.1gb) - why do I get them and what are they Invalid shortcuts (2) - ditto Registry entries (28) - d... -
See 26 Commentsthe sound quality has gone down a lot since the update - having to have it set at 100 [max] to hear notification sounds - before it was okay on 65
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See 4 CommentsWhy don't I get the same information on my tablet as I do on the laptop. 1. In Groups on the laptop there is a column on the right showing members...
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See 2 CommentsIf you are a Chrome user and have installed extensions, here is some important information: https://www.scooploop.com/thread/chrome-data-stealing-apps
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See 11 CommentsNot sure if this is the right group for this - but I have purchased a cheap cat fountain (probably too cheap) for our cat who is not drinking enoug...
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See 3 CommentsComputer has gone berserk, bright reds, blues, greens, rolling screen. Windows 7, approx. 7 years old, cannot use, on Fire tablet at moment. Is thi...
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See 46 CommentsAll in one desktop has gone berserk. Bright red and blues and rolling screen. Unable to use, currently on Fire tablet. About 7 years old, Windows 7...
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See 9 CommentsDoes anyone have any suggestions as to why my laptop will no longer 'connect' to my printer? It's always worked fine before but, the other day when... -
See 15 CommentsWhen I get emails on my tablet in gmail I can't find a way to see the whole message It's fine on Outlook
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3 times this morning I have lost internet connection on my laptop and had to use the trouble shooter to get it back. Strange thing is when this hap...
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See 2 CommentsIt's now been like it for about 2 hours. I took it off the charging point, entered the pin number and it has been frozen ever since. It has a cover...
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See 6 CommentsI am on an old laptop and do not want to clutter up with info/programs I do not need. Also some programs take a long time to download. I do not loa...
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See 3 CommentsWhen someone sends you a message and your phone is turned off what date/time does it show ? Had 3 apparently at 2.40 am ish this morning from my ba...
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See 2 CommentsTwo silly things. 1. about a week ago my keyboard suddenly stopped automatically using a capital letter after a full stop. 2. why does my groups su... -
See 43 CommentsGot this message when I clicked on shut down. - 'someone else is using this pc. shut down anyway ?' As I am the only one here how can that be ?
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See 2 CommentsI think my computer is giving up the ghost. How can I change my husbands email address to mine as he does not use his laptop any more. It is only ...
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See 1 CommentI've just downloaded it but it won't accept my password. I've changed it twice and it's just not working. Has anyone else had this problem? -
See 6 CommentsFor the last week I have been unable to check out my shopping order on the laptop, it works okay on my tablet. What could be the problem ?
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See 2 CommentsShould I and why ? if I do will I lose my saved passwords ?
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See 9 CommentsWhen I go to a web page where there are items with down arrows to click for more info this function is suddenly not working.
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See 32 CommentsI have a tablet that I very rarely use - when I get it out the battery is always flat but the thing i don't understand is that it can take 4/5 hour...
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See 2 CommentsJust heard from a friend her email address was hi-jacked and sending out a lot of emails.I only in the past received such emails from friends in my...
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See 2 CommentsI am getting some of my emails in duplicates?Should I be worried? Thanks
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See 2 CommentsSince I have moved and got a new bt hub I cant connect my Google chromebook to the Internet. Android tablet and phine connected fine but chromebook...
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See 3 CommentsI send my very best wishes to all SL members. Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
