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  1. CParsons

    Question Smart watch recommendation

    I'll refer you to an earlier post of mine about Smartwatches... Personally, I wouldn't buy a Huawei GT3 Pro due it using HarmonyOS and its features being a bit lacking. But then again, I'm not much of a Smartwatch person I guess.
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    Question Buy a new Changingtouch lapdock recommendation

    I've had the ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC for years now and it has served me quite well. Zero issues. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-ZenScreen-MB16AC-Portable-Monitor/dp/B071S84ZW7. It's not touch screen however, but ASUS does offer similar ones with Touch Screens.
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    Question I need an App To Summarize Long Videos.

    There's no shortage of apps / sites out there that can do this, just Google "summarize video" and try them, most are free / free to try out.
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    Question WiFI login screen won't appear on poco x3 pro. How do I solve this?

    Try unchecking "Connect Automatically" and then connect manually. It should trigger the captive portal message and let you know that you need to sign in.
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    Question Weird issues with Galaxy A12

    Back up your data and perform a Factory Reset and see how it operates then. Preferably, don't restore the data until you know it's working fine without it. If it is, restore your data and see if the issues return.
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    Question Motorola Phone Booting and freezing issues

    If a Factory Reset didn't help you may wish to try the Motorola Rescue and Smart Assistant which will allow you to reflash the phone with the latest available software for your device. If that doesn't help, you'll need to look at a device replacement.
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    Question Asus laptop getting freezed

    Does the issue still happen when you boot in Safe Mode? - https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-boot-into-windows-10-safe-mode Freezing could also be a memory/graphics problem - https://www.windowscentral.com/how-check-your-pc-memory-problems-windows-10
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    util on Linux for contacts copy

    Maybe Open Android Backup. It will allow you to export your contacts to .csv or auto restore contacts on your new device with the companion app.
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    Nokia 110 4g icons

    Share a pic of what the icon looks like?
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    Question how to get local tv on the firestick

    If you do so, please take measures to protect your personal information. Use a temporary email, use PayPal, etc. Just a personal suggestion.
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    Question Wipe Pixel 6 with broken screen

    You can try a USB-C to HDMI output to have the display on something other than the device.
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    Question how to get local tv on the firestick

    I find it hard to believe that provider is legit. It's almost certainly a pirate IPTV offering. That said, your only option with a Firestick is to make use of the whatever apps you can find that offer local channels, there's is no OTA tuner built into it.
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    Question Getting a new phone - Smart switch back up, or start fresh?

    Like most backup systems, when they work they work great but when they fail.. they fail hard. SmartSwitch is the way to go if you're looking for ease of transfer but keep in mind, it can often be buggy. That said, since you have your important things backed up otherwise, starting fresh is never...
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    News MidJourney v6 released — this new AI model brings photorealism to image generation

    Seek help in the Discord? - https://discord.gg/midjourney
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    ISO Convert

    Not exactly sure what you mean by ISO Convert. Can you be more specific?
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    Question spelling errors app

    An easy solution would be for you to use Grammarly. - https://www.grammarly.com/browser/chrome. If you wish to get more deeply invloved, you can adjust your Autocorrect settings within Windows. - https://www.windowscentral.com/how-edit-custom-spell-check-dictionary-windows-10
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    Question I've got max, but cannot see season 3 of Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch

    Max only has the first 2 seasons. If you want the 3rd, you need to Max through Amazon Prime Channels or Discovery+, Spectrum or Fubo. Gotta love the fractured streaming market. https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/mystery-at-blind-frog-ranch
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    Question Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Black Screen, NO BIOS Display ( help b4 parents finds out)

    Try repeatedly pressing F2 after reboot. Additionally, you can look for the Novo button. Might be the F9 button.
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    Question Choosing a Password Manager

    Unfortunately, Password Managers have a long way to go when it comes to ease of use and user-friendliness. Personally, I use 1Password and have for years, but given you already tried that one I'm not sure what to suggest, they all suffer from some issues. Given your main use is Firefox, you...
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    Question Sony Handycam - new to this community so hope correct area!

    Awesome. Glad to hear you were able to get things sorted. :D
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    Discussion Roku troubleshooting BD hookup. Will not connect.

    You might want to share some additional details such as: Exact BD player model. Exact TV model. What steps you have already taken to troubleshoot the issue. This would help others possibly provide you with a solution.
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    Question Sony Handycam - new to this community so hope correct area!

    Whether you did it right, depends on knowing the exact model of camera you are using as some may allow you to pause the recording instead of creating multiple files. As for merging the files, you would need to export the files to your computer / phone and make use of a video editing app. But...
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    Question Blink camera drains batteries quickly?

    It's likely due to the high usage, which it should be warning you about. There's a few tips shared to optimize the usage but the long and short of it really is.. if it's in a high traffic area, your battery usage is going to be high...
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    Question Need good camera lens protector for S23+

    The Pelican, ESR and Spigen ones are generally reviewed pretty great. https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-Protector/dp/B0BS4C8JQC/ https://www.amazon.com/ESR-Protectors-Individual-Scratch-Resistant-Ultra-Thin/dp/B0BMVDVB4K/...
  25. CParsons

    Is Huawei going to beat Apple in the smartphone market?

    Depends on how you define "beat Apple" I guess. Huawei is limited by market and isn't even leading sales in their own country. (Unless you want to get into the whole Honor ownership thing).
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    Question Google Authenticator App Questions

    I'm not sure why Authy wouldn't be an option. You just would have had to add it manually. Personally, I would go back and try Authy again.
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    Question Streaming problems from laptop to tv

    Make sure your Roku settings are set to prompt you for Mirroring - https://www.tomsguide.com/us/roku-screen-mirroring-tutorial,review-3575.html
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    How to pass a command from Android to Alexa!

    Install the Alexa app. - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app
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    Question HDMI splitter problems

    All signs point to the splitter box itself not playing nice with your new toys. Where the issue lies in that equation, I'm not sure but the work you've done in testing seems to show the box is the problem.
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    Question Where can I buy used iphone?

    Where are you located? A lot of US retailers won't ship outside of their own country or have limited shipping options. Take for example Back Market or Swappa. Both have limited International options.
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    Question (MSI GF63 Thin 11UC) Laptop CPU makes buzzing noise when playing games

    Possibly coil whine. There's a number of posts on Reddit referencing similar noises on MSI laptops. If it's still under warranty or you have extended tech support, I'd try hitting up MSI and see what they have to say.
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    Question Laptop screen flickering

    No one can definitively say one way or another without actually knowing what the problem is. Screen flickering could be quite a few things.
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    Discussion Can’t identify this app. It won’t let me click on it or anything and I’m so confused. anyone know?

    Might be easier to view if you took a screenshot and shared it of the icon that's NOT in a folder.
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    Question Ala cart

    Hulu Live has ESPN, ESPN2 and SEC. Vidgo also offers the same.
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    Question ASUS Vivobook S15 from 2018 stopped working all of a sudden!

    All signs are pointing to a larger issue. Taking it to a shop is likely your best bet. Kudos on at least trying to fix it yourself though. 👍
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    Question ASUS Vivobook S15 from 2018 stopped working all of a sudden!

    Could be, but I doubt it. Try removing the CMOS battery and leaving it out for 30 mins or so and then put it back. If that doesn't work, try replacing it. If none of that works, you're likely running into more serious issues like the motherboard kicking the bucket. If possible, you might also...
  37. CParsons

    Question SSD not recognized on Ap34 pro

    How big is the drive? It only supports up to 512GB. SSD SATA M.2 2242 support up to 512G to be exact according to their post here. https://forum.bee-link.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=42939
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    Question Can't assign specific ringtones to contacts or groups on iPhone 11

    Open the Contacts app . Select a contact, tap Edit, tap Ringtone, then choose a ringtone.
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    Question Why wont my new phone pick up my TVs for casting?

    Make sure your apps are all updated. (TV and Phone) Make sure low power / battery saver mode are disabled Add your devices in the Google Home app if you haven't already Switch WiFi networks on both devices All things to try.
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    Question How can I restore BAK files into Android phone?

    Did you purchase another Xiaomi phone or one running MIUI? If not, the backup files are tedious to work with and likely won't work.
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    Question Stick or twist !

    Support has technically already ended. They don't even qualify for Ventura. I love my 2015 MacBook Pro as well but I was lucky, I had Apple Care and got everything repaired right before the cut off so it has lots of life left, but if I was in your position and could afford it these days, I would...
  42. CParsons

    Question Help to replace Broadcom WiFi card

    Personally, I wouldn't even bother replacing the card. Just get a WiFi adapter. Cheaper, and easier to deal with.
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    Question How can I restore BAK files into Android phone?

    What type of phone was your old phone?
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    Announcement Site Migration Update - 4/20

    Howdy folks, We have now completed the migration process to the latest version of Xenforo and moved hosting. While there is expected to be minimal impact, upgrading to the latest version of XenForo may cause potential issues that weren't apparent in testing. Please feel free to let us know if...
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    Question Vizio V705-J03 TV Repair Question

    According to this, it should have a TCON board. - https://www.shopjimmy.com/vizio-v705-j03-lftgd7kx-serial-complete-led-tv-repair-parts-kit/ Kind of one of those things though you'll likely have to rule each item out.
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    Question Samsung UE50AU8000 Screen Fault

    Have you tried resetting the TV? Additionally, what firmware is it on? A new update came out in December. https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/UE50AU8000KXXN/ There's an ongoing thread on the Samsung Forums with people discussing the same / similar issues. You may wish to check there. One...
  47. CParsons

    Question 2010 iMac can’t load some internet pages

    I would reinstall your OS again. Nothing about this sounds right.
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    Question 2010 iMac can’t load some internet pages

    What browser are you using? If it's Safari, have you updated it? There's pretty much no reason it shouldn't be working fine even with its age if everything is updated.
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    Question Top processor for 2010 iMac

    You can check here - https://everymac.com/systems/by_year/index-macs-mac-clones-by-year.html
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    Solved! Where are the onboard tools?

    Are you talking about Dashboard? That was removed in Catalina. Some of them have moved to Notification Center and others can be replicated with Notification Center Widgets available in the App Store.
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    Question 2015 13" MacBook Pro Kernel Panics when waking from sleep

    Do you have any external hard drives attached or USB devices? If so try detaching them and test and see if it still happens. You should also try repairing Disk permissions with Disk Utility. If all else fails, back up your files and reinstall Big Sur.
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    Solved! In the long run, which Macbook would perform consistently?

    You'll be fine with an Air, provided you are considering a new one with M1 and 16GB of RAM. It's miles ahead of your 2015 Air experience. It'll be fine. I've used an Air for years as a desktop and eventually moved to a Pro. Heat dissipation isn't much to worry about, Apple didn't care about...
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    Solved! In the long run, which Macbook would perform consistently?

    If you're looking for performance, always go with the MacBook Pro over the Air, especially right now given the Air is currently on M1 and the MacBook Pro is on M1 Pro and M1 Max. https://www.apple.com/mac/compare/?modelList=MacBook-Air-M1,MacBook-Pro-16-2021,MacBook-Pro-14
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    Question Big Sur on unsupported MacBook Pro?

    I did it before but it was glitchy, some video stuff didn't work the best and eventually, it just stopped loading and I had to go back to a supported OS. Not sure if things have improved since then.
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    Question MacBook Pro A1502 model + Lost MacOS (no recovery partitions) and cannot boot MacOS USB drive!

    Awesome. Glad to hear that you were able to get it all sorted out.
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    Solved! Mid-2012 OS update?

    I see no reason as to why any of those things would stop working. The apps still have support much later than that, and Catalina still supports the CD drive.
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    Question MacBook Pro A1502 model + Lost MacOS (no recovery partitions) and cannot boot MacOS USB drive!

    Is the HDD partitioned? If the Linux install is taking up all of the hard drive and is formatted for that, that's possibly why. You would need to get the HDD or at least a portion of it back to Mac OS Extended format (HFS+).
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    Question MacBook Pro A1502 model + Lost MacOS (no recovery partitions) and cannot boot MacOS USB drive!

    Well, since your Linux install works just create a MacOS Bootable USB. View: https://youtu.be/hHWkcb6f2mQ