Recent content by Jubblywubbly

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    Question How do I disable a laptop display so it does not come on at all?

    I dont know why I didn't think of that. Yes, that is the obvious solution, thanks..
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    Question How do I disable a laptop display so it does not come on at all?

    99.9 percent of the time I connect via Anydesk. I dont want anything on the screen until the next time it is essential and then I will enable it via Anydesk or through the BIOS. I would prefer that this would be done in Windows. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks
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    [SOLVED] Best way to discretely capture web content accessed via WiFi?

    I should have thought about HTTPS but I did not so thanks. What is the way around that then? I dont need to know if Facebook or chat rooms are visited, I need to know what sort of communications go down there and if there is a reason for concern. Is there another solution apart from setting up a...
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    [SOLVED] Best way to discretely capture web content accessed via WiFi?

    I need to purchase a new Wireless Access Point anyway, and I was thinking I need to buy a decent spec one to increase the range of cover, and also I want to be able to see emails and chat room conversations recorded. I believe Netgear's circle software can do that to a certain degree, but I am...
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    Question Recommendations for easy and intuitive video editting software

    I have some old family videos and other things on my Windows PC hard drive that are a) needing of trimming where there are long periods where nothing is happening; b) one or two has audio out of synch with video. I'd like to be able to resolve that as easily as possible; and c) some are...
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    Budget build PC with some recycled elements

    Im going to build a new PC as my motherboard has compatibility issues with the latest version of Windows 10. I will use probably 2/3 new components with the rest recycled from my current box. What I plan to retain are the following: A 500GB SSD drive for the OS (can’t seem to locate the model...
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    Dell laptop: Power cable continually falling out

    I have been a loyal Dell user for 10 years+ and always thought they were very good for the money. However, my current laptop (a Dell Vostro 1300) is driving me to distraction. The problem is that the powercable in its socket has all the grip of a knife through butter. It often easily and...
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    Software to choose which files to burn to an 8GB disk or a 23GB bluray to optimize space useage?

    When trying to save space on my computer I always spend ages trying to find the right combination of files which will fill an 8GB DVD or a 23GB blu-ray with minimal wasted space. I already own two 3TB external hardware drives (and many smaller ones), but this is not what I want for certain types...