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Tips – by category

Posted on 2 July 20232 July 2023 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Tips – by category Featured

Desktop computing tips Mobile computing tips – Laptops, tablets (incl iPads) and smartphones General Tech Tips Non-device tips such as those relating to an online service like banking or shopping or to child safety or to a website such as 111.nhs

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Using your Android apps

Posted on 6 February 20257 February 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Using your Android apps
Using your Android apps

Did you know you can carry out many useful app tasks by simply pressing and holding down it’s icon on the Home Screen? The screen below shows the options available for my media player, which can include the ability to remove the icon or uninstall the app itself (to avoid looking for it in the…

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Mobile devices, Smartphones

Adobe Acrobat Reader – Classic View

Posted on 28 December 20247 February 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Adobe Acrobat Reader – Classic View
Adobe Acrobat Reader – Classic View

Did you know it’s very easy to return Adobe Acrobat Reader to the ‘Classic View’? If you’re a long time user, this is the view you’re probably more used to. Simply click on the menu button on the top left hand corner of the window:- Click on ‘Disable new Acrobat Reader’ and a pop-up will…

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Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8

Online forms

Posted on 2 November 20247 February 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Online forms

Would you like someone to support you with completing online forms for such important tasks as managing your:- 1. Council Tax account 2. Universal Credit – or ESA 3. Phone account for your landline/broadband – and/or your mobile phone 4. HMRC account for tax 5. Home and/or Vehicle insurance The above are just 5 common…

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Internet

Advice for Parents on Internet Access

Posted on 19 October 202429 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Advice for Parents on Internet Access

The world of online access for children nowadays is a complex topic. I recommend the resources of an external site hosted by Internet Matters. Here is a preview of the site at https://www.internetmatters.org/:- Would you like my assistance to access and navigate the site? Please do get in touch using the green button below.

Children, Internet, Online, Security

Buying software or IT services online

Posted on 1 July 20247 February 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Buying software or IT services online
Buying software or IT services online

Have you made an online purchase that you later realised was a mistake (as happened to me recently)? These actions should be taken: Contact your Bank or Building Society – Request that they halt the payment. Ask them if you can file a dispute against it if not. Inform them that you do not wish…

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Internet, Online, Security

Samsung Galaxy Feature – Bedtime Mode

Posted on 8 April 202429 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Samsung Galaxy Feature – Bedtime Mode
Samsung Galaxy Feature – Bedtime Mode

Just tried out a cool feature of my Samsung Galaxy A51 and A52 smartphones – Bedtime mode! As you can see, it puts the entire phone in monochrome mode as well as silencing any sounds, as a way of discouraging you from using it ! To check if your Samsung Galaxy supports Bedtime mode, search…

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Mobile devices, Smartphones

Pay As You Go SIM cards

Posted on 3 April 20247 February 2025 By JuliaEEvans 2 Comments on Pay As You Go SIM cards
Pay As You Go SIM cards

Do you know that if a SIM card can be de-activated by the provider … simply because it isn’t regularly used? Even if you’re only using the SIM to receive calls or text messages, or on wi-fi to use the internet and email, you must make a chargeable call or text every few months. All…

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Apple, iPad, iPhone, Mobile devices, Smartphones

Users of BBC iPlayer for Windows or Mac

Posted on 11 March 20247 February 2025 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Users of BBC iPlayer for Windows or Mac
Users of BBC iPlayer for Windows or Mac

Before Monday 8th April 2024 – You need to watch any programs you have downloaded using this application onto any PC or Mac. The application is being shut down by BBC. Even now, BBC have discontinued this application’s ability to download from their website any new programmes from their site onto your PC or Mac…

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Internet, Mobile devices, Online, Smartphones, Windows 10, Windows 11

Using Excel’s Autofill feature to save time

Posted on 20 February 202431 October 2024 By JuliaEEvans No Comments on Using Excel’s Autofill feature to save time
Using Excel’s Autofill feature to save time

If you need to fill in a range of headings, or a column of data, Autofill can really save you time. It can be used for consecutive numbering, days of the week, months of the year, years (such as 2014, 2015 …..) and much more. As long as you have at least the first 2…

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Microsoft, MS Office

Affordable broadband

Posted on 28 December 202314 March 2024 By JuliaEEvans 1 Comment on Affordable broadband
Affordable broadband

Looking for a package which fits your budget? Cheaper tariffs for those on a variety of benefits are available with Social Tariffs from some networks. They are often called ‘Essential’ or ‘Basic’ Broadband Tariffs can start as low as £10, setup costs are minimal, you can often switch for free, they usually fix prices for…

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