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joko

Word Count Viewer Inb Windows Explorer

Is there any software/add-on etc, so that i can hover over or right click on a document (word/libre/wordpad etc) in windows explorer and see how many words there are in the document? so i dont have to...

shivvy

Iphone Face Recognition

I have recently got an iphone 12 and it uses Face ID to unlock the phone. However I'm not keen on it so far. My last phone had thumbprint ID and it was really handy - pretty much as soon as i lifted...

wrayperson

Help With Laptop

First I 've lost the curser from the screen..now user is locked. am on windows 8....can anyone help solve this problem?

emmie

Broadband And Phone Line Packages

I am currently with EE, for broadband, landline, phone calls, and pay £ 32.00 a month, this doesn't include mobile that's separate. They sent me a mail indicating they are putting up the same package...

chrissa1

Notifications Not Coming Through

For the last couple of weeks both my iPad and my iPhone have not been giving me notifications of new emails coming through. I’ve checked my Settings and all the green boxes have been ticked to allow...

SteveD

Printing Problem With Word

If I print out a Word document created a few days ago (or earlier) there is no problem. However, if I print out a document created yesterday or today, a large part of the page (but not all) is printed...

oakville

Microsoft Updates

I use "Type Here To Search" the web, at the bottom left hand corner of the screen, which I find very convenient. Recently after my computer was Updated by Microsoft I can no longer use this search and...

malagabob

Broadband Speed

I had to contact my broadband provider, eventually getting through to talk to someone as my saved card details had expired. Had to set up new card details. Whilst talking I brought up a query about my...

Gromit33

Ipod Track Won't Play- Explicit Content?

Evening all, I downloaded 'The Great Gatsby' soundtrack from iTunes so I could get the Beyonce 'Back to Black' track. However, it won't play on my iPod Nano. I believe it is because it is marked as...

mayennaise

Deleting Email Folders

I’ve deleted several old folders from my email account on the laptop but they’re still showing on the email app in my phone even though Ive switched it off several times. Help.........

tony_mc

Windows 8

Hi - do some websites no longer work on windows 8 - I have been trying to access my bank account on line - and it tells me it can not locate the website - on google and MS browsers...

Well-Stuck

Video To Usb Flash Drive

Hello could someone please advise me which is the minimum size GB flash drive I would need to transfer 3 hours of Video , thank you in advance...

col72

Ring Doorbell

bought a ring doorbell gen 2 how do i turn the microphone down on the doorbell you can hear me talking to someone right round the corner looked everywhere for a setting and read the instructions still...

mjulian

Corded Phone

Does anyone know of a corded phone which has Caller ID display and missed calls feature? I do not want an answerphone because at the moment there is no electric socket nearby to enable this. Many...

GlenB

Answerbank - Logging On

When I log on to AnswerBank it goes straight to Page 2. Can anyone explain why, please. Thanks

Stargazer

Rechargeable Versus Standard Size C Batteries

I have a Santa Claus that is animated, sings and dances and uses 4 size C batteries. It has DC5V 500mA printed on the place where one inserts the jack. My daughter used normal batteries in it and it...

alex1706

Facebook Group, Admin Has Died

I'm a member of a historical Facebook group. There was only one Admin and we think the only he may have died, therefore leaving the group with no controls. He hasn't opened any messages etc. He didn't...

Jackdaw33

Anyone Know Why,

...when I click on a You Tube link I get vision but no sound? Speaker is on 100% and I have not muted it. Grateful for any advice.

barry1010

Facebook Problem

Does anyone know how to stop this happening? If I type a name in a post it automatically fills in a name with a tag, usually the wrong one. I can correct it by deleting the name and retyping but it is...

browndmb

Mouse And Keyboard Not Working

I have a Logitech keyboard and mouse and today when I went in to turn on my computer neither worked. Changed batteries in both and still not working. They are Wi fi and not had any bother before. Only...