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Thanks for the reply. I think I found a good solution from Realtek - there's a Windows app called Realtek Media Console which seems to do the job. It allows you to configure your Realtek speakers as a 5.1 system, and has a range of room profiles which can be used in conjunction with a "Speaker...

I have a 5.1 speaker system connected to my Windows 10 PC. Is there any way that I can play a 2-channel source (e.g. music) over all 5 speakers (i.e. a simulated surround sound)? My AV amp in the lounge has this feature and I really enjoy listening to music that way.

No I haven't tried that yet. Can you give me an idea of what sort of functionality would be lost?

Does anyone know how/if it's possible to install an HP 6000 series all-in-1 printer on Windows 10 without needing to install HP bloatware? The HP site offers download links to the HP Smart app but not a simple driver which is what I was looking for.

Thanks but there's no "Default Apps" option when I select Settings->Apps - just a list of installed apps ???

I'm trying to set Nova Launcher on my Mum's Huawei Mediapad T3 (10-inch), but can't find the option to do it. The Apps section in Settings no longer has a "Default apps" option (the firmware was updated a couple of weeks ago). Is there an easy way of changing this?

I use the Gmail web interface most of the time, but also have Outlook 2016 open all day, connected to Gmail via IMAP. When I delete a message from the Gmail web inbox it disappears from the Outlook display after a few seconds, but the item is not fully removed from Outlook as it still appears if...

That's a little faster - thanks

Hmmm...bad news I'm afraid...FreeCommander previews of thumbnails over the LAN is alot slower than Windows File Explorer :0(

Pretty quick I think. GB cable connections/switches and 802.11ac wifi. Thanks for the recommendation - I'll check it out

I often need to browse and manipulate folders containing large number of JPG's (usually on the LAN). When using Windows File Explorer (on Windows 10 x64) it takes an age for the thumbnails to render. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a (preferably free) alternative to Windows File...

...and when I select the option to search for the software automatically I get the error: "Cannot install this hardware - the hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software" I've now managed to find a driver that works for the Bluetooth adaptor, but the other...

I have an Eee PC 901 running the original Windows XP Home Edition O/S. Whenever I boot I get the "Found New Hardware" wizard opening, once for the BT-253 Bluetooth adapter (which it cannot locate a driver for), and another for an "unknown" device. I have tried removing both of these devices...

Uh-oh...too late...it's already ordered

Yes and I also tried a different fused plug (tested) - no luck