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  1. Sometimes I overthink things. I don't want to...

    Sometimes I overthink things. I don't want to start a process unless I understand each step of the process all the way to completion. Such thinking gets in my way.

    Sure enough I was trying to...
  2. One of those links says to put the "apk" on a use...

    One of those links says to put the "apk" on a use drive, pull it up on the Sony menu, click "install" and you're done.
    Another says to use Sony's "ESFile Explorer," then go to "Security" and give...
  3. The Sony is a Bravia model 55X800E, 49X800E or...

    The Sony is a Bravia model 55X800E, 49X800E or 43X800E. Instructions cover all three model numbers, and I cannot find the model number on the TV itself.

    App link is 247tvstream.com

    Yeah, I...
  4. [RESOLVED] Downloading app from internet to Samsung tv

    A friend referred me to a sports app for viewing football games. The app is not available through Google Play Store.

    So I went online to see how to download it to my Sony Android television. It...
  5. Perfect. That was precisely what I needed. Thank...

    Perfect. That was precisely what I needed. Thank you.
  6. [RESOLVED] Firefox not very clear about third party cookies.

    This is not really a big deal, but something I'd like to correct if I can. I have an issue where I cannot comment on a blogsopt-hosted site because it will not accept my Google account login. when I...
  7. Awesome. Thanks for your help.

    Awesome. Thanks for your help.
  8. [RESOLVED] Transferring photos from iPhone

    I have photos (typically 170 Kb in size) on my iPhone 6s that I need to be on my Windows 10 desktop.
    I email them using Gmail, and they take at best several days to arrive, and fairly often never...
  9. Thanks jdc2000, that second link led me to a...

    Thanks jdc2000, that second link led me to a manual in downloadable pdf format, which I was able to obtain and read.
    It does have the instructions I needed. Thanks for the help.
  10. [RESOLVED] How to scan using a Canon MX492 printer

    Google searches yield nothing but links to scanning software which I strongly doubt is needed. The Canon instruction manual sends me to some bizarre site that tells me the manual is installed, but...
  11. My wife decided that particular application had...

    My wife decided that particular application had too many negative reviews. People were saying earlier versions were great nut that current version was designed too heavily toward editing PDF...
  12. Thanks. That looks like it will work for her. I...

    Thanks. That looks like it will work for her. I will check it out and let you know how it turns out.
  13. [RESOLVED] Tranferring files ti iPad and reading them

    My wife is undertaking to become a volunteer at the San Diego Zoo, and they have given her some material to use on her iPad consisting of PDF files on a flash drive. She got an adaptor which allowed...
  14. Thanks. Already restored Win 10 via option...

    Thanks. Already restored Win 10 via option offered under "Advanced Options" in the Bitlocker screen asking for encryption key.
    No problems doing so. Result is factory clean Win 10 computer setup
    I...
  15. Unfortunately, no. She had been backing up some...

    Unfortunately, no. She had been backing up some time ago, but has not backed up in a couple of years. Complacency bites in the butt.
  16. Nothing there worked. There was one video saying...

    Nothing there worked. There was one video saying to enable "Secure Boot," which I did. No joy.
    There was another, specific to Dell, which said to select "Security" in the BIOS menu and then "PTT...
  17. [RESOLVED] Computer unexpextedly locked by Bitlocker

    My wife has a Dell Windows 10 laptop which has suddenly become locked up asking for a Bitlocker encryption key. The instructions for obtaining this inclute flash drives, 20-digit key numbers,...
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    Well, I feel pretty stupid. It just changed my...

    Well, I feel pretty stupid. It just changed my home page, and of course I know how to change that.
    In fact, I already have changed it back.
    My update should have given me a clue. Not awake yet, I...
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    [RESOLVED] Bing browser invasion

    I got a popup from HP when I started my computer, and thought that I clicked the "skip" or "not now" option at each stage before it finally disappeared, but nonetheless it installed a redirect on my...
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    Okay, interesting. When I setup the computer it...

    Okay, interesting. When I setup the computer it said there were updates pending, and I clicked on the prompt which indicated to go ahead and install all of them. It rebooted, after a bit and said my...
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    Version 2004. Yes, HP Desptop, video adapter is...

    Version 2004.
    Yes, HP Desptop, video adapter is AMD Radeon on the motherboard.
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    So far I've tried eight different things...

    So far I've tried eight different things contained in those links, and none have solved the issue.
    For the nonce I am just letting the computer run and turning the monitor off whenever I leave for...
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    Okay, thanks. I'll work my way through them, and...

    Okay, thanks. I'll work my way through them, and will let you know.
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    I normally have all programs closed. I should...

    I normally have all programs closed.

    I should add it's an AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and the monitor is connected via VGA.
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    Monitor/computer not going to sleep.

    I have moved to a new computer which has Windows 10 Home, after being used to Windows 7. Not liking Win10 much, but I suspect it is 99% a case of me being a grumpy old goat who does not accept change...
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