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  2. wiseowl
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    Windows 10

    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    @kazzawazza they offered that to us over 2mths back but it's costing we more a month...might be through the XL package though...good deal mate :thumbsup:
    wiseowl, Feb 13, 2015 ... 32 33 34
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    Gail_68
    Mar 20, 2018
  3. Scrungee
    Sticky

    Posting Images hosted on Photobucket

    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother...
    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother and just skip the post.I only look at pictures that are posted directly on to GC. I'm not ignoring...
    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother and just skip the post.I only look at pictures...
    Apologies, from me, to any members that are posting links to their albums. I have very slow broadband and, because it takes so long to link through to pictures done in that way, I don't bother...
    Scrungee, Jul 12, 2014
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    shiney
    Jul 12, 2014
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  5. ricky101

    Photos app fault ?

    Use a different app? What does the web say? Is @BobTG on to something?
    Use a different app? What does the web say? Is @BobTG on to something?
    Use a different app? What does the web say? Is @BobTG on to something?
    Use a different app? What does the web say? Is @BobTG on to something?
    ricky101, Mar 22, 2024
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    DiggersJo
    Apr 19, 2024 at 11:31 PM
  6. Palustris

    Latest Scams

    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us so when I reported it I was expecting to get an automated "congratulations on spotting the dodgy...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us so when I reported it I was expecting to get an...
    I had a phishing attempt on my work email today. Claimed to be from the DVLA saying they had some wrong details for me, and I had to click a link to correct them... My employer regularly tests us...
    Palustris, Mar 17, 2024 ... 2 3
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    Escarpment
    Apr 18, 2024 at 9:07 PM
  7. Michael Hewett

    Information required ...

    Thank you @DiggersJo I've had a look at that page and it talks about a phone, which I haven't got, and it would be too complicated for me anyway so I think I'll manage as I am ... Thanks for your...
    Thank you @DiggersJo I've had a look at that page and it talks about a phone, which I haven't got, and it would be too complicated for me anyway so I think I'll manage as I am ... Thanks for your help.
    Thank you @DiggersJo I've had a look at that page and it talks about a phone, which I haven't got, and it would be too complicated for me anyway so I think I'll manage as I am ... Thanks for your help.
    Thank you @DiggersJo I've had a look at that page and it talks about a phone, which I haven't got, and it would be too complicated for me anyway so I think I'll manage as I am ... Thanks for your...
    Michael Hewett, Apr 2, 2024
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    Michael Hewett
    Apr 2, 2024
  8. Balc

    double/twin monitors

    Thanks Ricky. Yes, both monitors need a power supply and both are plugged in. How can you distinguish between a USB 3 & a USB2 port and or lead? My Win11 computer has 6 USB ports but I've no idea...
    Thanks Ricky. Yes, both monitors need a power supply and both are plugged in. How can you distinguish between a USB 3 & a USB2 port and or lead? My Win11 computer has 6 USB ports but I've no idea whether they are 2 or 3! Anything I plug into them works OK . It has no problem with the mouse or...
    Thanks Ricky. Yes, both monitors need a power supply and both are plugged in. How can you distinguish between a USB 3 & a USB2 port and or lead? My Win11 computer has 6 USB ports but I've no idea whether they are 2 or 3! Anything I plug into them...
    Thanks Ricky. Yes, both monitors need a power supply and both are plugged in. How can you distinguish between a USB 3 & a USB2 port and or lead? My Win11 computer has 6 USB ports but I've no idea...
    Balc, Mar 11, 2024
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    Balc
    Mar 13, 2024
  9. clanless

    Amazon - very naughty - slapped wrist

    We can now get our Amazon orders postage free no matter how small a price for the item and usually by day three. Our village shop now has a contract as a drop box for them. :blue thumb:
    We can now get our Amazon orders postage free no matter how small a price for the item and usually by day three. Our village shop now has a contract as a drop box for them. :blue thumb:
    We can now get our Amazon orders postage free no matter how small a price for the item and usually by day three. Our village shop now has a contract as a drop box for them. :blue thumb:
    We can now get our Amazon orders postage free no matter how small a price for the item and usually by day three. Our village shop now has a contract as a drop box for them. :blue thumb:
    clanless, Dec 31, 2023
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    shiney
    Jan 4, 2024
  10. Fof

    Mystery files

    I wondered if anyone recognised the ID plate. That would pin down the WHERE, but not the WHO nor the HOW.:gaah::gaah::gaah:
    I wondered if anyone recognised the ID plate. That would pin down the WHERE, but not the WHO nor the HOW.:gaah::gaah::gaah:
    I wondered if anyone recognised the ID plate. That would pin down the WHERE, but not the WHO nor the HOW.:gaah::gaah::gaah:
    I wondered if anyone recognised the ID plate. That would pin down the WHERE, but not the WHO nor the HOW.:gaah::gaah::gaah:
    Fof, Jan 2, 2024
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    Fof
    Jan 2, 2024
  11. ricky101

    Internet Radio ?

    Fortunately not otherwise TMS would be really stuck with overseas series. Don't even need a computer, just a radio. Digital will be necessary for TMS next year when they switch off Radio 4 Long...
    Fortunately not otherwise TMS would be really stuck with overseas series. Don't even need a computer, just a radio. Digital will be necessary for TMS next year when they switch off Radio 4 Long Wave and retreat to Radio 5 Live Extra.
    Fortunately not otherwise TMS would be really stuck with overseas series. Don't even need a computer, just a radio. Digital will be necessary for TMS next year when they switch off Radio 4 Long Wave and retreat to Radio 5 Live Extra.
    Fortunately not otherwise TMS would be really stuck with overseas series. Don't even need a computer, just a radio. Digital will be necessary for TMS next year when they switch off Radio 4 Long...
    ricky101, Dec 17, 2023 ... 2 3
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    NigelJ
    Dec 20, 2023
  12. Jiffy

    How do live chats work

    I don't have much patience this year as things just seem to get harder and harder, i've also had to say sorry to Miss Jiff for some of the bad words i was saying when we were getting nowhere at...
    I don't have much patience this year as things just seem to get harder and harder, i've also had to say sorry to Miss Jiff for some of the bad words i was saying when we were getting nowhere at first with all the different people in and out of the chat (not to the people in chat just words at...
    I don't have much patience this year as things just seem to get harder and harder, i've also had to say sorry to Miss Jiff for some of the bad words i was saying when we were getting nowhere at first with all the different people in and out of...
    I don't have much patience this year as things just seem to get harder and harder, i've also had to say sorry to Miss Jiff for some of the bad words i was saying when we were getting nowhere at...
    Jiffy, Dec 12, 2023 ... 2
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    Jiffy
    Dec 13, 2023
  13. Palustris

    Updating a profile

    That surprised us @pete, wondered if that could be so ?!However seems LloydsDirect are contacted to the NHS and it allows you to use your NHS log in. see - LloydsDirect and the NHS
    That surprised us @pete, wondered if that could be so ?!However seems LloydsDirect are contacted to the NHS and it allows you to use your NHS log in. see - LloydsDirect and the NHS
    That surprised us @pete, wondered if that could be so ?!However seems LloydsDirect are contacted to the NHS and it allows you to use your NHS log in. see - LloydsDirect and the NHS
    That surprised us @pete, wondered if that could be so ?!However seems LloydsDirect are contacted to the NHS and it allows you to use your NHS log in. see - LloydsDirect and the NHS
    Palustris, Nov 29, 2023
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    ricky101
    Nov 30, 2023
  14. ricky101

    Authenticator Apps.. ?

    Yep,I certainly don't need all that. :biggrin:
    Yep,I certainly don't need all that. :biggrin:
    Yep,I certainly don't need all that. :biggrin:
    Yep,I certainly don't need all that. :biggrin:
    ricky101, Nov 28, 2023
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    pete
    Nov 30, 2023
  15. Jiffy

    online bills

    They're trying to save money, not the environment. Littlewoods catalogue told me to print out my statement for my records.
    They're trying to save money, not the environment. Littlewoods catalogue told me to print out my statement for my records.
    They're trying to save money, not the environment. Littlewoods catalogue told me to print out my statement for my records.
    They're trying to save money, not the environment. Littlewoods catalogue told me to print out my statement for my records.
    Jiffy, Nov 28, 2023
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    Logan
    Nov 29, 2023
  16. ricky101

    Outlook safety warning

    One Drive isn't as bad as it used to be to be fair to it - if you've got key folders set up for it, it does make moving from one PC to a new PC much easier
    One Drive isn't as bad as it used to be to be fair to it - if you've got key folders set up for it, it does make moving from one PC to a new PC much easier
    One Drive isn't as bad as it used to be to be fair to it - if you've got key folders set up for it, it does make moving from one PC to a new PC much easier
    One Drive isn't as bad as it used to be to be fair to it - if you've got key folders set up for it, it does make moving from one PC to a new PC much easier
    ricky101, Nov 10, 2023 ... 2
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    Fat Controller
    Nov 13, 2023
  17. Palustris

    Dead spot

    Sorted thanks. Bought a new repeater. Too far for a cable to reach.
    Sorted thanks. Bought a new repeater. Too far for a cable to reach.
    Sorted thanks. Bought a new repeater. Too far for a cable to reach.
    Sorted thanks. Bought a new repeater. Too far for a cable to reach.
    Palustris, Nov 6, 2023
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    Palustris
    Nov 12, 2023
  18. Palustris

    Full Fibre internet

    Sat down last night and really thought it through. We worked out that we actually only use the land line for half a dozen phone calls all together. Incoming that is and all of them could be...
    Sat down last night and really thought it through. We worked out that we actually only use the land line for half a dozen phone calls all together. Incoming that is and all of them could be informed of a change to a Mobile number very easily. As for outgoing, neither of us could think of any...
    Sat down last night and really thought it through. We worked out that we actually only use the land line for half a dozen phone calls all together. Incoming that is and all of them could be informed of a change to a Mobile number very easily. As...
    Sat down last night and really thought it through. We worked out that we actually only use the land line for half a dozen phone calls all together. Incoming that is and all of them could be...
    Palustris, Nov 2, 2023 ... 2
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    2,569
    Palustris
    Nov 4, 2023
  19. Retired

    New BT router Ethernet connections.

    @Retired Have done the same with our router, running 5,10 or 20 mtr is no problem.To ensure you can get full speed up to 1Gbit then use a RJ45 Cat 6, 6A or 7 patch cable.We often buy from...
    @Retired Have done the same with our router, running 5,10 or 20 mtr is no problem.To ensure you can get full speed up to 1Gbit then use a RJ45 Cat 6, 6A or 7 patch cable.We often buy from here , very good service.Ethernet | Kenable
    @Retired Have done the same with our router, running 5,10 or 20 mtr is no problem.To ensure you can get full speed up to 1Gbit then use a RJ45 Cat 6, 6A or 7 patch cable.We often buy from here , very good service.Ethernet | Kenable
    @Retired Have done the same with our router, running 5,10 or 20 mtr is no problem.To ensure you can get full speed up to 1Gbit then use a RJ45 Cat 6, 6A or 7 patch cable.We often buy from...
    Retired, Oct 22, 2023
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    1,077
    ricky101
    Oct 23, 2023
  20. clanless

    Cheap desk top

    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    Have you seen the new Rasp Pi 5 details released today ? Introducing: Raspberry Pi 5! - Raspberry Pi
    clanless, Jun 14, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    11,352
    ricky101
    Sep 28, 2023
  21. Michael Hewett

    Photo enhancing

    Thanks for everyone's help, I shall have a look at them and see which is best for me
    Thanks for everyone's help, I shall have a look at them and see which is best for me
    Thanks for everyone's help, I shall have a look at them and see which is best for me
    Thanks for everyone's help, I shall have a look at them and see which is best for me
    Michael Hewett, Aug 28, 2023
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    6
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    1,289
    Michael Hewett
    Aug 30, 2023
  22. wiseowl

    External Hardrive Recommendations

    Yup, thats the one, though again the link only in the email, not you actual post ?
    Yup, thats the one, though again the link only in the email, not you actual post ?
    Yup, thats the one, though again the link only in the email, not you actual post ?
    Yup, thats the one, though again the link only in the email, not you actual post ?
    wiseowl, Jul 23, 2023
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    1,323
    ricky101
    Jul 23, 2023
  23. Jiffy

    E-mail to a moblie number

    We still survive with two landlines (been told, so far, that the 2025 shut down has been postponed until they can improve the mobile service in the area) and currently make and receive up to 150...
    We still survive with two landlines (been told, so far, that the 2025 shut down has been postponed until they can improve the mobile service in the area) and currently make and receive up to 150 calls per month on each.We both receive between 40 and 100 emails a day (mine is the lower end...
    We still survive with two landlines (been told, so far, that the 2025 shut down has been postponed until they can improve the mobile service in the area) and currently make and receive up to 150 calls per month on each.We both receive between...
    We still survive with two landlines (been told, so far, that the 2025 shut down has been postponed until they can improve the mobile service in the area) and currently make and receive up to 150...
    Jiffy, Jul 2, 2023 ... 2
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    26
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    3,049
    shiney
    Jul 5, 2023
  24. Jocko

    Com port identification

    Certainly looks like that is what I will need to do.
    Certainly looks like that is what I will need to do.
    Certainly looks like that is what I will need to do.
    Certainly looks like that is what I will need to do.
    Jocko, May 25, 2023
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    1,611
    Jocko
    May 25, 2023
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