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.

Cookies are essential for some websites to work properly*. Never delete your cookies during a cleanup, if you do, you will have to log in to all your websites again.

* @Eilish Re your Anything comment.

Click below for index of posts.

https://bit.ly/3slEQ6y

Did you know, that when using a Windows computer, you cannot name any file or folder 'con'?

https://bit.ly/3wja4gn

There are so many to choose from, it really makes my head spin. Wait 5 seconds, then click menu top left - enjoy!

https://elgoog.im/search/

I have created a new loop for moderators to check to see if a member has advertised before they allow them to join. Also, you may already have them as a member. Click below to join:

https://www.scooploop.com/loops/scooploop-members-that-advertise

A miracle has occurred - I have just had a new loop confirmed by Support; is this a real person, or a computer program?

https://bit.ly/3HLHFlt

https://bit.ly/3SETLTQ

Win 11 again tried to install on Win 10 today. If you don't want it, be very careful what you click. Click bottom left to refuse.

'Mother of all Breaches' sees 26billion records leaked online, experts reveal how to check if your emails or passwords have been compromised.

https://bit.ly/4b9ZLuS

You may be aware that it is possible for a hacker to take over the operation of your phone. This would allow them access to any banking app, or other action. Should you be sent a one time passcode (OTP), they will also be able to see this. To avoid this happening, you can have the code sent to another phone, or by email (not available on phone), if that choice is available.

Link to index: https://bit.ly/3slEQ6y

These loops as well as not accepting new posts, they are not updating when comments are added, so use the Workshop loop instead.

I can see that there are various unposted questions, some of which are easy to answer. You can post those questions in the Workshop loop, where I or another member may be able to help you.

Is anyone else receiving Anything loop posts requiring acceptance? Here is the latest!

https://bit.ly/4aJ3P56

https://bit.ly/41FAqok

Be aware that you do not own DVD films or shows that you download from sites such as Prime Video* or the Play Store, they can be removed at any time. This recently happened when Sony removed shows from Discovery channels.

* 'Availability of Purchased Digital Content. Purchased Digital Content will generally continue to be available to you for download or streaming from the Service, as applicable, but may become unavailable due to potential content provider licensing restrictions or for other reasons, and Amazon will not be liable to you if Purchased Digital Content becomes unavailable for further download or streaming.'

https://bit.ly/3vhskX2

https://bit.ly/41xQmsH

I see we don't have many Scooploop app users. Have you tried it and found it doesn't work properly for you, or do you prefer the full functionality that the website gives?

Has anyone any knowledge/information about ntlworld email addresses being cancelled without warning?
I have a friend who uses Virgin (used to be NTL) and although her husband's email continues to work, hers just stopped on Sunday! She says it is because hers was a 'secondary' email address.

I can still send her emails that do not bounce back to me but she has no access and is finding getting an answer from Virgin impossible.
Anyone know of anything going on???

https://bit.ly/48lXD1a

If you do, you might like to donate.

https://bit.ly/3NscMWD

Don't forget to get batteries for any presents that need them. If the instructions say to use alkaline batteries, don't use rechargeable ones. Rechargeable batteries have different characteristics to alkaline batteries, such as the voltage, which is 1.2v instead of 1.5v. They can also be different sizes.

https://bit.ly/3NqlqF4

For various safety/security reasons, you should never post any of the following on a public website such as Scooploop/Facebook:

1. Your photograph - This can open a whole world of trouble, such as identity theft.
2. Telephone number.
3. Address - even a location.
4. Name.
5. Email address.
6. Date of birth.

The smallest amount of information can be used to your detriment.

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

https://bit.ly/41erwhy

Should you ever forget your email password, or it is not accepted for some reason, you will, of course, click 'Forgot password'. To gain access to your account you will have to prove who you are. This is done using the recovery information in your account, so it is essential that this is kept up-to-date. If you have no recovery information then add some - alternate email or a mobile phone number. If you get a new phone number, you must change it before you lose access to the old one.
If your recovery information is not correct, or you have none, then you may never see your email account again.

Some users are losing month's worth of files. If you have any backups of your files not connected to Google Drive, be sure not to overwrite them.

https://bit.ly/3t7fhXi

I keep getting messages that there is a new voicemail without there being any phone calls, it is always a recording from the same firm going on about energy prices and that they will phone again another time.
Because there is no number I cannot block it
How can it go to voicemail without a phone call ?

Result of November 23 PC browser poll.

Final result of browser poll for Android phone, iPhone, iPad or other tablet users, but not PC users

Members did not post details of 'Other'

Someone has asked 'why use the Scooploop app?' If you use the app, why do you use it instead of the website on your phone's browser?

The 15GB Google Drive photos/files allowance will be further reduced early next year, when WhatsApp chats, photos and videos will be included.

I think it's possible to get another SIM card for my old beloved non-smart phone so that I can still use it, albeit with a different number. How do you pay for this on a pay as you go basis, please. I see that Amazon have them for various providers from about £5 upwards, where does the number come from, or do you use to just make calls? How does one put more credit in as and when?

Nothing wrong with the smart phone I have, I don't think, just went for more bells and whistles than I needed just in order to park - so big and heavy to carry around I can't be bothered to use it which defeats the object of having a phone for emergencies which is all I really need. So I wondered if this might work? Thanks.

If you have many windows open, you can close them in various ways:

You can close all windows at once by pressing and keeping down alt and tab at the same time, then pressing and keeping down delete.

You can close individual ones by pressing and releasing the Windows and tab keys at the same time, then click the windows you wish to close.

On the phone setting there is supposed to be a 'menu' [ 3 dots at top] I haven't got it.
All the instructions for blocking calls etc say click on the 3 dots - which I haven't got.
How can I get them ?

https://bit.ly/40LQ01n