Is there anything I can do or must it go to repair shop ?

I'm on a local neighbourhood watch group and it can be quite busy so I have muted notifications but I'm still getting them buzzing me. I've tried unmuting and re-muting but it's still happening. Is there anything else I can try?

@RyanT, I await your apology

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/stalkingabuse

If you haven't tried AI yet, give it a go; you will be amazed at what it can do. Instead of typing a search into Google, then looking through the results, it can give you an instant detailed reply to your verbal or typed question. Try Gemini on your Android phone, google for a choice of AI for iPhones. The Edge browser has Copilot.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/politics-loop

I see that clicking links is still causing members problems - you should click the link, not the image.

The right sidebar on my Outlook email is always halfway down - how can i get it to stay upto the top ?

I see there is concern about the need to update Chrome. Chrome updates automatically while you are using it, and the next time you open it, it will have the latest version.

Read that windows 10 will end in October
is 11 okay ?

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/appointing-a-new-loop-moderator

The ransomware attacks can happen to anyone. Windows has ransomware protection available in Settings - in 'Find a setting' type ransomware. Ransomware and other viruses can be protected against by having backups. A complete backup of a computer is called a 'System image', this will enable a computer to be taken back to its state before an infection, or other problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMVeLDk4r-I

In light of racist posts/comments, personal insults and trolling etc., in the Anything loop, all of which have not been dealt with by the moderator, the chat loop below has been set up with the cooperation of Scooploop who are aware of what is happening. Admission to the loop will take into account a member's posting history. There will also be invitations to join.

scooploop.com/loops/anything-friendly... (less)

This device will appear as an advert when viewing Youtube videos. See Trustpilot.

https://go.getthephotostickomni.io/HP/UK/x-34/?ci=22378415753&ai=176422188905&de=c&dm=&cr=741927017249&ts=ytv&kw=&ac=8848364058&gad_source=2&gclid=CjwKCAjwiezABhBZEiwAEbTPGNrqD0ljEdzh-RD3IY9bA62hbbY3bmhexyMyK5z0Z8aYhJGFaHnmwBoCyXkQAvD_BwE

If you are in the habit of using cleaning programs to remove files/folders, be sure not to remove a recently added empty folder called inetpub. This is in the Windows folder, and is an important addition.

@CliveF has now been missing for three months, does anyone know if he is still around?

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/racism-on-scooploop-9b5d5

Using Windows 10 Edge. I can play videos on You Tube etc but they don't play if I'm reading a newspaper article. How can I resolve it? Thanks.

Just had an update installed and now all my thumbnails have gone,
How do I find out Scooploops URL ?

Donald Trump is currently removing USA websites, or changing their contents. The removed websites/contents have been stored by the Internet Archive:

https://archive.org/

Note it is currently not possible to attach videos or GIFs to posts.

I haven't got a clue about it. Just for fun, I want to upload a picture of my garden and have it re-designed. Where do I start?

It is currently not possible to upload videos - 18/4/25

https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u193491675?at_campaign=crm&at_medium=emails&at_campaign_type=owned&at_objective=conversion&at_ptr_name=salesforce&at_ptr_type=media&at_creation=[85826_PANUK_SER_2025_CHARTERSURVEY_ALL_11APR]-20250415-[bbcaccount_chartersurvey2025CTAen_corporate]

Due to the absence of an active moderator, it is not possible to join the Hornchurch or Romford loops. If you are already a member, depending on your membership settings, you may not be able to make a post. There is a loop for Havering, which you can join by clicking the link below:
https://www.scooploop.com/loops/havering

Having back up everything I want on my phone, do I just do a factory re-set when I come to sell it or is there anything else I need to do? I've already transferred everything to a new phone and kept copies of photos on a hard drive.

Thank you.

284 million hacked email addresses/passwords have been posted on line. To check if your email address is included, go to http://haveibeenpwned.com.

To check if your password has been hacked go to http://haveibeenpwned.com/Passwords.

To be notified if your email is hacked in the future, click 'Notify me' at the top.

Google's TV Streamer can now get the iPlayer app, and BBC1 & 2 have been added to the Channels tab.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/site-status-for-new-and-current-members

If you use or view the old Twitter, and would rather see Larry (the blue bird) instead of X, then click below to install the extension* called Freebird X. It will reinstate Larry, 'New post' back to Tweet, Retweet and the old browser tab icon. You can add this to all Chromium browsers, so that does not include Firefox.

*An extension is a small program that you can add to a browser to get it to do additional functions.

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/freebird-x-twitter-logo-r/obopljmdbiaalaffaaijniobhfhfnild/related

...
Ad-blocker uBlock Origin no longer works on Chrome, but does on Firefox because it has no connection with Google. You can install the lite version of the extension in Chrome from here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ublock-origin-lite/ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh?hl=en-GB&pli=1

You may be changing to EE from BT (nightmare!), changing provider or just getting a new router, if so, consider changing the password to something easier to enter. If you have many Internet connected devices, and the router has a very long or complicated password, you can avoid the labourious task of entering it, and perhaps being told it is incorrect and having to start again!

What you see on Scooploop depends on whether you are a member and which member you are. To see the hidden Scooploop, you need to use a browser that does not remember who you are. Doing so means that you cannot be blocked from seeing a member's posts. You can also see parts of Scooploop not visible to members, such as the new Business page shown below. The current Business page is here: https://www.scooploop.com/business-directory/

Some members are asking for help and not replying to help given. They are also not posting how the problem was resolved.

https://faq.whatsapp.com/1513589699119080/?cms_platform=windows-desktop

I f you are using version 24.8, you should upate to the latest version 25.2.1. To check which version you have, go to Help/about LibreOffice.

https://www.libreoffice.org/

Microsoft bought Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion.

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/tech/end-of-era-skype-to-ring-for-last-time-in-may

If it wasn't for Bill Gates of Microsoft, these would never have existed. In 1997 Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy, when it was saved by an investment by Bill Gates.

Note that OneDrive and Google Drive are not backups, they are synchronisation programs. Backups are permanent records that cannot be altered.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/33499682/iphone-advanced-data-protection-icloud-encryption-uk-shut-down/

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/android-app-not-working-08f67

I haven't used my tablet for a while. I've forgotten my password - can anyone help me get in by avoiding pin or resetting in?

Thanks

Switching to EE from BT was a nightmare. If you have a landline number and want to keep it, check that the deal includes it.

Microsoft is offering extended yearly protection for which you must pay.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates

Scooploop apps have been withdrawn. If you try to reinstall the apps on your current phone or a new phone, you will see the images below. Therefore you should not remove your current app.

Scooploop apps are no longer available, so do not delete your current one.

Scooploop is aware of the problems.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/issue-with-posting-under-review

Scooploop is currently running at greatly varying speeds.

Does anyone use Browning nature cameras?

The Government is considering making TV licences compulsory, even if you do not watch the BBC or live TV.

If you haven't already done so, it would be wise to make alternative arrangements to stay in touch with members.

Trying to find out how long I have had my laptop, I know it's a long time.
Google info is complicated, there must be an easier way - I hope.
Any ideas ?