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Tuearts right boot

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Got a newish Samsung what have you. It takes photos as the old one did but everytime I go to download to laptop it downloads it but wont let me use it for anything else or to something via the phone it tells me it is too big. I cant for the life of me work out how to make it ' smaller '....any ideas.
 
Probably saving it as some weird format. on a downloaded picture try rename function on windows, change file name to whateveryouwant.jpg then open it as usual
 
Tuearts right boot said:
Got a newish Samsung what have you. It takes photos as the old one did but everytime I go to download to laptop it downloads it but wont let me use it for anything else or to something via the phone it tells me it is too big. I cant for the life of me work out how to make it ' smaller '....any ideas.
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It may be the format as others have said, this video shows you how to change it…



Assume you have a Google account ? Just let your phone upload them to google photos and then download them from there it free for 15GB.

www.google.com

Google Photos: Edit, organise, search and back up your photos

Edit and enhance photos with AI-powered features like Magic Eraser and unblur on Google Photos. Store, organise and search your memories.
www.google.com www.google.com
 
Kompany Car said:
It may be the format as others have said, this video shows you how to change it…



Assume you have a Google account ? Just let your phone upload them to google photos and then download them from there it free for 15GB.

www.google.com

Google Photos: Edit, organise, search and back up your photos

Edit and enhance photos with AI-powered features like Magic Eraser and unblur on Google Photos. Store, organise and search your memories.
www.google.com www.google.com
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Cheers....I've gone through all of that and it is as it says in the video clip...I can download photos to an auction platform etc and email for eg but not to Bluemoon....
 
Tuearts right boot said:
Cheers....I've gone through all of that and it is as it says in the video clip...I can download photos to an auction platform etc and email for eg but not to Bluemoon....
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Might be size limits on BM. I’ve just tried to do a 5.7MB photo straight from my phone and it’s too big but a 2.4MB works.
You will have to resize the photo. Don’t have a Samsung myself but this video seems to explain how to do it.
 
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Kompany Car said:
Might be size limits on BM. I’ve just tried to do a 5.7MB photo straight from my phone and it’s too big but a 2.4MB works.
You will have to resize the photo. Don’t have a Samsung myself but this video seems to explain how to do it.
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Thanks for that, all done but will need to practice a bit.
 
I am having problems opening videos that are posted. It only started about a week ago. When I press the play button I keep getting a screen saying please confirm you are not a bot. When I try to do this the screen just goes blank on the video. Not sure how to solve it. I just know it's bloody annoying me now. Any suggestions of how i could sort this please?
 
55yr old teenager said:
I am having problems opening videos that are posted. It only started about a week ago. When I press the play button I keep getting a screen saying please confirm you are not a bot. When I try to do this the screen just goes blank on the video. Not sure how to solve it. I just know it's bloody annoying me now. Any suggestions of how i could sort this please?
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The "I am not a robot" verification, often a CAPTCHA, is designed to prevent automated abuse of websites. While you can't completely eliminate these prompts, you can try a few strategies to reduce their frequency:

  1. Browser Settings: Ensure your browser is up to date and configured to allow cookies. CAPTCHAs often trigger if the site cannot verify your browser's identity.
  2. Clear Cache and Cookies: Regularly clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help, as corrupted data can sometimes lead to repeated CAPTCHA prompts.
  3. VPN and Proxies: If you're using a VPN or proxy, try disabling it. Some IP addresses are flagged for suspicious activity, leading to more frequent CAPTCHA requests.
  4. Browser Extensions: Some extensions (like ad blockers or privacy-focused tools) may interfere with CAPTCHA systems. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it helps.
  5. Reputation of IP Address: If you're on a shared network (like at work or a cafe), other users' activities might affect your CAPTCHA frequency. Switching to a different network can help.
  6. Device Fingerprinting: Use consistent devices and browsers for better identification. Sudden changes can trigger CAPTCHAs.
 
mexico1970 said:
The "I am not a robot" verification, often a CAPTCHA, is designed to prevent automated abuse of websites. While you can't completely eliminate these prompts, you can try a few strategies to reduce their frequency:

  1. Browser Settings: Ensure your browser is up to date and configured to allow cookies. CAPTCHAs often trigger if the site cannot verify your browser's identity.
  2. Clear Cache and Cookies: Regularly clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help, as corrupted data can sometimes lead to repeated CAPTCHA prompts.
  3. VPN and Proxies: If you're using a VPN or proxy, try disabling it. Some IP addresses are flagged for suspicious activity, leading to more frequent CAPTCHA requests.
  4. Browser Extensions: Some extensions (like ad blockers or privacy-focused tools) may interfere with CAPTCHA systems. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it helps.
  5. Reputation of IP Address: If you're on a shared network (like at work or a cafe), other users' activities might affect your CAPTCHA frequency. Switching to a different network can help.
  6. Device Fingerprinting: Use consistent devices and browsers for better identification. Sudden changes can trigger CAPTCHAs.
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Thanks will give these a try and see how I get on.
 
55yr old teenager said:
I am having problems opening videos that are posted. It only started about a week ago. When I press the play button I keep getting a screen saying please confirm you are not a bot. When I try to do this the screen just goes blank on the video. Not sure how to solve it. I just know it's bloody annoying me now. Any suggestions of how i could sort this please?
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Are you sure you are not a robot?
 
mexico1970 said:
The "I am not a robot" verification, often a CAPTCHA, is designed to prevent automated abuse of websites. While you can't completely eliminate these prompts, you can try a few strategies to reduce their frequency:

  1. Browser Settings: Ensure your browser is up to date and configured to allow cookies. CAPTCHAs often trigger if the site cannot verify your browser's identity.
  2. Clear Cache and Cookies: Regularly clearing your browser's cache and cookies can help, as corrupted data can sometimes lead to repeated CAPTCHA prompts.
  3. VPN and Proxies: If you're using a VPN or proxy, try disabling it. Some IP addresses are flagged for suspicious activity, leading to more frequent CAPTCHA requests.
  4. Browser Extensions: Some extensions (like ad blockers or privacy-focused tools) may interfere with CAPTCHA systems. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it helps.
  5. Reputation of IP Address: If you're on a shared network (like at work or a cafe), other users' activities might affect your CAPTCHA frequency. Switching to a different network can help.
  6. Device Fingerprinting: Use consistent devices and browsers for better identification. Sudden changes can trigger CAPTCHAs.
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I'll add to that, that some VPN's use rolling "fastest" servers which means that the site you're accessing can get a bit sniffy about it as your location can bounce all over the place. Try a static VPN address such as "Nearest" for instance.
 
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