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See 4 CommentsAny update on Windows 11? I am now getting the annoying window when l start my laptop telling me to update from 10 to 11. Lots of blah blah blah on... -
See 9 CommentsI have had a notification to update from Windows 10 to 11, I have not updated yet as there is conflicting opinions on when it should be done. Sugge... -
Curing very shaky wi-fi connections (Edited)See 15 CommentsI was automatically upgraded to "superfast fibre" broadband last February, which I hoped would improve the unreliable daytime internet connection t... -
See 2 CommentsGioacchino Gammino, a member of the Italian mafia who escaped from prison in 2002, was found by Google Street View. Italian police, who had already...
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See 3 CommentsDepending on the web browser and search engine you use, and the way the browser is set up, It may record every site you visit, and even your passwo...
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See 6 CommentsNever post your photograph on a publically viewable website, as this may enable someone to find out personal information about you. It can also be ...
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See 3 CommentsFor various reasons, you may want to conceal your phone number. For a single call, on a mobile or landline, dial 141 before the number. If you wish...
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See 2 CommentsWhen registering on a website, you will have to provide an email address, which they may use to send you an activation email. If you do not want to...
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See 1 CommentA website may need a mobile phone number to send you a verification code by text message. To avoid giving your mobile number, you can obtain a temp...
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See 6 CommentsWhen signing up on a website, completion of the phone number field may be compulsory. There are valid reasons to request this, for a delivery etc.,...
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There is no need for the average user to resort to downloading programs to clean or repair their computer. Here are links to Windows built-in tools...
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See 11 CommentsI've had problems with broadband going before Christmas, visits from Open Reach and EE, new master socket and router. Always had problems getting i... -
See 14 CommentsI'm having to consider switching suppliers again, because the supposedly fibre service that I've had this year has been no better (recently worse) ...
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See 7 CommentsI've been using Microsoft Edge since the summer but have recently had such constantly failing internet connections at most times of day that I trie...
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See 1 CommentMore than 1000 boxsets will be available over Xmas. They will include every series. https://bbc.in/3DRGyMK
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See 7 Comments13 apps containing Joker malware were discovered in the Google Play Store. They have been removed from the store, but you should check to see if yo...
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See 11 CommentsYesterday l had the fright of my life when my computer suddenly froze with a warning that my ID and security had been compromised and to call Micro...
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See 1 Commenthttps://bit.ly/3pIaYfA
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See 19 CommentsNot sure if this is the correct place but here goes - I belong to a couple of very local Facebook sites in which I rarely post but do look at what...
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See 8 CommentsThere is an unresolved bug in Win 10, which has carried on to Win 11. This continuously creates temporary empty folders, which on one of my compute...
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See 1 CommentChrome will now be supported until January 2023.Internet Explorer support will end in June 2022.Edge support will end in January 2023.
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Starting with this November feature update, Win 10 will now have only one per year. Until now there have been two per year. Normal updates will con...
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See 15 CommentsHow do I put something in a PDF file on a thread on here please ?
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Secret Santa (Edited)If you use your computer to buy presents, then any family members or visitors using your computer may see what you have been looking at, or buying....
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See 1 CommentSupport for OneDrive will cease on 1st January 2022, and from 1st March 2022, files will no longer sync between OneDrive and your computer.
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Note to all (Edited)Morning all. We have lost some of the few knowledgeable helpers we had. As mentioned before, please remember to thank members and acknowledge their...
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See 5 CommentsAvailable in W H Smiths in a choice of colours. Keep it next to the keyboard for easy access by children/visitors/tradespersons, or for a burglar t...
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See 1 CommentIf there is something that you want to keep up to date with on the Web, instead of googling for the latest information, you can set up Google email...
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See 12 CommentsI've noticed many of our users use gmail as the mailing service. I've also had the impression not everyone is familiar with message filtering tool ...-
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See 8 CommentsIs it just a hammer job ?
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See 17 Commentsonce again having problems with this, been on charge all day from 88% but still only at 90, yesterday charged in 1 hour. Have tried 2 different cha...
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See 33 CommentsI need to buy a new laptop and am wondering if anyone can recommend a good one that is reasonably priced? I just need it to do all the usual, every... -
See 1 CommentIf you ever have doubts about a website address, go to Virustotal.com , select URL, and enter the address in the search box. It will then be scanne...
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See 26 CommentsThis is a serious request. I'm hoping that someone in this loop, whether techy or non-techy, knows of a charger for NiMH rechargeable batteries tha... -
For days I was getting loads of junk mail in my in box, all of which I blocked/reported. Now I am not getting emails that are expected and confirme...
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See 5 Commentshttps://safelifetips.com/1-incredible-computer-tip-you-must-know-slt/?cep=YZ1c5KT9-tC2wHxjTuOWnA4qkXDEWfb-9K0acN1bW21qBQXAx_wLXgdRtWY1kydSW6mkjDnyO...
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See 13 CommentsJust a quickie, please. Was given a smart Samsung mobile a while ago which is so slow It's painful. I want now to dispose of it safely. Battery doe...
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Acknowledging members' help (Edited)Looking through the posts, I see that some members are not acknowledging the help they have been given. Posting guidelines: https://www.scooploop.c...
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You may be familiar with the website Wayback machine*, which can take you back to how a website was in the past, they have now created the Web of t...
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See 4 CommentsWhy are my headphones not working when I insert the ja k? I have tried every setting possible but the computer audio is what works I felt pretty s...
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Facebook is changing its company name (Google changed its company name to Alphabet in 2015). (Edited)See 8 CommentsFacebook is planning to change its company name next week to reflect its focus on building the metaverse: https://www.scooploop.com/thread/metavers...
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See 14 CommentsPlease could someone explain in simple English what is a "metaverse", what does it do and what is it's use? I have read 'Facebook plans to hire 10,...
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See 1 CommentBugs have already appeared, so if you are thinking of updating, give it a miss for now.
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See 2 CommentsMy husband has just new pc and has backed up all his stuff but wants to know if his calendar will still be there. I don't use Windows live mail bu... -
If your machine is 64 bit, see here to check: https://www.scooploop.com/thread/windows-11-quick-way-to-check-if-your-machine-could-be-capable-of-ru...
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Click START, then SETTINGS, then SYSTEM. At the bottom on the left, click ABOUT. On the right look for SYSTEM TYPE. If you see 32 bit, your compute...
