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See 16 CommentsTo check how long it would take to crack your password, visit: https://bit.ly/2RjeqQg The site does not store passwords, even if it did they don't ...
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See 24 CommentsI Skype with my sister-in-law. Lately I can not hear her but she can hear me. I am o.k. with other relatives. Any suggestions? Please in simple ter... -
See 4 CommentsYou switch on, but Windows does not start. Windows has a built-in tool to create a recovery drive on a USB stick. Depending on what is wrong with y...
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See 25 CommentsDo you need an anti virus/security programme id you have Windows defender ? -
See 30 CommentsCome on happy users, the complainers are winning. .. If you value Scooploop, I urge you to take the time to leave a review. During the past few da...
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See 8 CommentsI cannot access my contacts list on outlook - how can i resolve this problem ?
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My Fire tablet was turned off but on charge - suddenly it just came to life and started blurting out adverts, how can this happen ?
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Edge browser - new feature (Edited)See 22 CommentsMicrosoft's Edge browser has added the ability to view all open tabs in a sidebar. This makes it easier to see the open tabs, particularly if you h...
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See 6 CommentsShould your keyboard become faulty, or stop working, Windows has an on-screen keyboard built in. You can activate this when you boot, by typing osk...
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See 14 CommentsDoes anyone know if you can connect an android tablet to a printer either hard wired or wirelessly? I need a new printer and don't have a laptop an... -
See 17 CommentsMicrosoft is now warning users of version 1909, to update their computer. Version 1909 will no longer receive security updates after 11th May. You ...
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If yours is less ancient than mine and capable of helping the user to understand where it's going wrong, then this should be useful: https://theres... -
See 1 CommentIn 2019 Facebook was hacked, and 533 million phone numbers were acquired. Shortly after, Facebook found and fixed the breach. 11.5 million of these...
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See 1 CommentThis has suddenly changed with icons that used to be at the bottom now on a sidebar, it's off putting and I don't like it. Is there any way to move...
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See 7 CommentsThis might sound stupid but ..... could a machine being used next door interfere with my WiFi/internet ?
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The Chrome browser now has the ability to generate real-time captions, allowing you to view captions on pretty much any video or audio content, whe...
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I use Microsoft Edge Chromium as my default browser, but have DuckDuckGo as my default search engine. My browser opens with DuckDuckgo, but all ta... -
See 8 CommentsI never replace my laptop until it's no longer usable but the keyboard of this nine-year-old HP Pavilion has begun becoming noticeably less respons...
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Search Engine (Edited)See 19 CommentsGoogle is incredibly intrusive, a fact which is widely known globally. All your web activity, habits and private information is collected, analysed...
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See 8 CommentsThis is a superb way to keep your files maintained. I run it frequently, it takes about 20 minutes and repairs any files found which are corrupted....
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Updates on laptop (Edited)See 5 CommentsIs it right to have 3 updates in one day ? - I have never had this happen before.
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See 6 CommentsIf you use, or are considering using, the free LastPass password manager, then note that as from 16th March, you will no longer be able to sync bet...
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See 24 CommentsSometime you cannot show the desktop when a screen is open and working e.g creating something or updating a program, because the screen cannot be m...
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See 3 CommentsMy very basic mobile 'phone clearly doesn't like emojis, so it shows a small blank box (like a tick box) instead of those in a text. I don't suppos...
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Samsung phone (Edited)See 29 CommentsI'm not sure if I want to upgrade my Samsung phone. I currently have an A40. Lots of very good offers on the new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Series. Prob... -
All Settings - Windows 10 (Edited)See 2 CommentsQuick access - Far right on taskbar, click Notifications icon (dimpled rectangle) - click All Settings in selection options - All settings is dis...
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Program Hiccups (Edited)See 8 CommentsWindows 10 When a program is frozen or giving problems, go to - Winkey + X>Task Manager>scroll down the list to find the program>right click it>...
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Turning off a Windows PC - Part 2 (Edited)See 4 CommentsThe quickest and easiest way to perform Power functions on a Windows PC, is to have icons on your Desktop, as shown in the image below. To change t...
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Desktop Clock (Edited)See 11 CommentsI have had this beautiful clock on my desktop for many years. If you right click the clock, then cursor over Settings, suggest you click - On top, ...
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Be careful about the information you give away on social media, especially when completing surveys and quizzes. The information you give away can h... -
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See 3 CommentsHello. I need to get a sim unlock for an old iPhone, does anyone know if there are any repair shops open during lockdown. Thank you :)
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See 6 CommentsI was using zoom quite happily until I updated Windows a while ago. Now, frustratingly, I can only hear what people say, but have to use headphones... -
See 5 CommentsThere are various ways of turning off a computer. The quickest and easiest ways are pressing the power button, or clicking a desktop icon. The slow...
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See 11 CommentsNot the right place to put this but the shutter on my very old Sony Cybershot has jammed so just making a noise when you click. Is there anyway of ...This discussion is now closed.
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Whether you are a help seeker, or a helper, please be polite. Help seekers:If a particular device or operating system (Windows 10 etc, Mac etc.) i...
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See 15 CommentsCopied from Group Tech Heads for general interest. I am posting this essentially as a general non-tech notification of interest rather than a tech...
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See 1 CommentI downloaded -- macOS big sur. I have not installed yet. Would like to know what program it is as usually the updates install themselves. Thank you
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See 2 CommentsHi everyone, I have after several attempts and trials managed to pair two laptops with the idea of using one as a second screen/monitor. However I ... -
See 9 CommentsMy laptop is fine except that some keys don't seem to work properly. Perhaps I could replace the keyboard? Is it easy, I seem to remember a comment...
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YouTube has a picture-in-picture mode. With this enabled, the video displays in a small window in the corner of the screen. If you click and hold o...
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See 32 CommentsHi, I want to transfer my Windows 10 from my old computer to one that is running on Windows 8. How can I do this painlessly? All suggestions welco...
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See 8 CommentsI have a photo in my photos folder that will not load on here Why would this be ? - have no trouble with any others,
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See 4 CommentsI only use my mobile phone for calls and texts, and that is very very rarely, so can anyone please explain why I have charges for data on my bill t...
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See 5 CommentsDo I have to remove the underneath or just blow in the holes under there and/or on the side [where the air blows out when the fan is working] ?
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See 3 CommentsEven if you have adblockers, when visiting a web to read an article, it may be full of distracting and unwanted content, and waste paper and ink sh...
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See 5 CommentsI don't normally use Twitter although I've got an account. I've got reason to tweet today and I'm logged in but for some reason when I click on "tw...
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See 17 CommentsLike the majority of the people in the UK and eslewhere I use WhatsApp that allows me to send short videos and photographs to my contacts in and ou...
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Jumpy screen. (Edited)See 4 CommentsI use an Apple mac and when I type comments "sometimes" the screen jumps up and down. Any idea? Thank you
