How do I post a photo from my gallery to a post on here ?

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/using-scooploop-basics-no22-hidden-loops

They have just tried again!

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1163055/why-did-my-computer-update-to-windows-11-on-its-ow

An explanation will be posted in the 'Scooploop members who advertise' loop.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/do-you-understand-the-bubble-posts-setting

The Netflix app will stop working on July 24th on many Sony TVs . You will have to use a streaming stick, or view on the web.

Full list here: https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1717149376

What hard drive should I get to back up all the stuff on my laptop ?

Depending on your requirements and knowledge, there are many ways to backup. There are two types of backup, the simplest is a manual backup of files of your choosing, and the other is a complete backup of your computer, this is called a 'system image' Google for details. If you have Windows 10/11, you will have OneDrive on your computer, this backs up files of your choosing automatically. OneDrive enables you to access your files from any computer, even if your computer has died. Google for details.

Help seekers: When asking for help, provide as much information as possible, however obvious you may think it is, in so doing you are more likely to get a response/answer sooner. Also please don't seek help then disappear, or not post that it is resolved and how you did it. Don't forget to thank helpers.

Helpers: Remember this is non-techie help.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/using-scooploop-basics-no21-providing-a-link-to-a

If you are interested in 3-D printing, see this loop: https://www.scooploop.com/loops/3d-printing

If you can't get any, or a reliable 4G or 5G phone signal wherever you are, then, depending on your phone and network, you may be able to use Wi-Fi calling. This will route your call through your router or a nearby Wi-Fi hotspot.

https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/guides/what-is-wi-fi-calling/

Depending on your use of Scooploop, you may have noticed that moderators are dropping like flies. Two consequences of this are, depending on a moderator's settings, advertisers can post at will, and members are unable to make new posts.

Looking around at various posts and comments, I can see that even some long term members are unaware of various aspects of how Scooploop works, whereas some new members are remarkably knowledgeable!. Anyone can become a moderator, but that does not mean that they understand the settings to know how to moderate.

If you are a moderator, I would be interested to know if, without investigating, you understand the 'Bubble posts' setting. Please vote on the link below.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/do-you-understand-the-bubble-posts-setting

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13488821/amp/warning-iPhone-Android-cyberattack.html

https://www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/?utm_source=e-shot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LoveEssexMay2024-Reminder

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/using-scooploop-basics-no20-see-all-of-a-members

For various reasons, advertisers are currently having a field day in loops. Rather than having to deal with a member after they have advertised, I have created a loop where you can check on guilty members before you admit them. Note that there is nothing in the settings to prevent someone from posting comments.

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/note-to-moderators-bd119

They have increased our monthly payment so I looked online to find that there is a £6 extra monthly fee for protection for up to 10 devices. Should we keep it or is it unnecessary?

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/note-to-moderators-new-members-potential

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/using-scooploop-basics-no19-editing-post-titles

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68857143

Having used Win 10:

What do you find most annoying about Win 11?
What do you miss the most?
What do you like!?

Help seekers: When asking for help, provide as much information as possible, however obvious you may think it is, in so doing you are more likely to get a response/answer sooner. Also please don't seek help then disappear, or not post that it is resolved and how you did it.

Helpers: Remember this is non-techie help.

He has more than one account.


https://www.scooploop.com/user/salek

Please remove this spammer; some loops are letting anyone in:

https://www.scooploop.com/user/EmillaFilipowic

1. Click Start.
2. Click File Explorer (three icons up).
3. On the left click 'This PC'.
4. On the far right you will see a 'Search Quick access' box, type the file name into the box and press enter. You may see a progress bar.
5. Your file will appear in the middle of the screen.
6. If the file's location is not shown, right-click it and select Properties, you can then see the full path of the file in the general tab.

I connected my phone to my laptop to transfer photos
it seemd it is done but where are the photos ?
They are not in my photos folder.

If you or any of your contacts use John Lewis broadband, which is provided by Plusnet, note that the service will be closed on 28th May. Customers will lose all email addresses provided by John Lewis.

Just watched this interesting programme about computers - Will they catch on? Would you have a use for one?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p03064m1/the-computer-programme-1-its-happening-now

If you use OneDrive, then your documents are not in your documents folder, they are in OneDrive's documents folder. You can go directly to your real documents folder at C:\Users\enter your user name here\documents. If your OneDrive is full or getting full, then you can use this folder. The same may apply to your photos/videos/music folders.

I can see that some members are having trouble posting links. When you post a link to a website, you should not post it as a link obtained using a search engine and which includes the search engine's name in the result. If you do this, the image which you can usually click will take you to the search engine's website instead, as in this link to X: google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&...
This is because Scooploop reads the website at the beginning of the link to create the clickable image. Clicking the link instead of the image will take you to the intended location, but to avoid confusion, always post a link directly to the website.


https://www.scooploop.com/thread/using-scooploop-basics-no18-posting-links-to

@Boots There are/can be many spellcheckers on a PC. This is how to activate the Windows one:

Configuring Spell Check in Windows 10

1. In the Start menu, open Settings > Devices.
2. Select Typing.
3. Move all sliders to on.

I've always used free AVG on my tablet but now I have to pay.

Is there another free antivirus app that I can use. I've looked on Play Store but can't see one. Any suggestions please?

If you have no signal, you may still be able to dial 999. This is because your phone is able to use any other available network. Even if another network does not have a stable signal, you may still be able to send a text. To be able to send a text, you need to have registered your phone beforehand. You do this by texting the word ‘register’ to 999, you’ll receive a reply which you need to read and reply to with the word 'yes', you will now be able to text to 999.

An HTTP website is only unsafe if you enter any information into it; viewing the website's contents is safe. HTTPS does not mean that a website is safe: https://www.scooploop.com/thread/https-doesnt-mean-safe

Read the end of the webpage!

https://www.scooploop.com/thread/could-i-be-a-millionaire-soon

Many members use a photo as their avatar. If your avatar is your photo, note that this is one of the personal pieces of information that you should not put on a public website such as Scooploop. Your photo can be used to identify you and be used maliciously or for fraud.
Other things that should never be posted are:

1. Your real name*
2. Address
3. Phone number
4. Email address
5. Date of birth

On Facebook, never post your holiday photos while you are on holiday, or that you are going on holiday.

*I noticed on a friend's Facebook page, a name I recognised from Scooploop. I visited that friend yesterday, and she told me all about that person!

You are more likely to get an answer to any tech or Support questions by posting in the IT or Workshop loops, rather than other open or closed loops.

Both supermarkets use https://www.akamai.com/ as their ISP.

I can see that there is constant confusion about loop types. Here is what is available:

There are 3 different types of Loops to choose from:

Open
Anyone (with a Scooploop account or not) can view the contents of this Loop

Closed
Only members can see the Loop's content

Private*
Only invited members can see the loop and see its content

*Private loops are not visible or detectable.

I can see all the posts on Anything regarding Scooploop, but am unable to reply due to being blocked by Clive.

If you wish to know anything you are welcome to ask here.

Scooploop on Facebook ceased operation in March last year. The last message I had from them said that what happened in any of the loops was of no concern to them, as it was the responsibility of the loop's moderator.

Scooploop's security certificate expires in 4 weeks. If it is not renewed, anything you send to Scooploop can be intercepted. In case the lights are turned out, it would be wise to get contact details of anyone you wish to stay in touch with now.

Apple has warned customers that they should not try to dry a wet phone by putting it in rice. The starch in rice can damage a phone. Rice is not an efficient desiccant. Tests have shown that porridge oats, couscous and cat litter all absorb more water from wet phones than rice.

Your EE 3G phone will no longer work, as they have now turned off the last 3G mast.

BT is currently delivering its last phone book. The first was in 1880.

If you have more than one phone, note that, depending on your setup, you may no longer be able to pick up calls from one handset to another. Calls from a Digital Voice handset can be transferred only to another Digital Voice phone.

It is no longer possible to download programmes to a PC using iPlayer. The app will be removed on the 11th March. You will be able to view any existing downloads until the 8th April.

Google's (and possibly others) webclawler, has access to Scooploop's posting facility. It looks as if it finds posts in the process of being typed, but not sent. Clicking the Google search result* gives a screen that enables you to post what it found to any loop you belong to, along with a post button!

*Google: 'intent scooploop.c o m' type com instead of c o m.

I can see there are unpublished Support questions. If you have not sorted out your problem, or have a new query, you can ask it in the Workshop loop, where I or another member may be able to help you.