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Computer issue

catter70 — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:43:50 GMT

Why can I get to these forums on my tablet and phone, but on my computer it can't be reached due to local host issue? I thought, can get on the main page,etc.

Re: Computer issue

Ainhisg — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:48:45 GMT

@catter70 an idea would be to try a different browser than the one you normally use. For example, HSN won't play some videos for me on Safari (says I need to sign in, which I already am--yet will play other product videos just fine). I'll go to Firefox, and all videos will play with no issue.

Re: Computer issue

catter70 — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:48:13 GMT

@Ainhisg , I did that. I finally just started messing around and for what ever reason, it has something to do with VPN, though, it hadn't caused this issue before.

Re: Computer issue

Ainhisg — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:49:55 GMT

@catter70 I'm so sorry! That would be frustrating. Have you completely shut down your computer (not restart--shut down) and then turned it back on? Sometimes, that will reset everything so that it works correctly.

Re: Computer issue

catter70 — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:53:28 GMT

@Ainhisg ,Thanks, yes, I turn it off every night when done and it had the same issue this morning. I guess I need to turn the VPN off and that seemed to work

Re: Computer issue

charsha — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:13:09 GMT

I am unable to view the forum on my phone also, have to use the desktop.

Re: Computer issue

CalminHeart — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:48:58 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@catter70 an idea would be to try a different browser than the one you normally use. For example, HSN won't play some videos for me on Safari (says I need to sign in, which I already am--yet will play other product videos just fine). I'll go to Firefox, and all videos will play with no issue.

I can't sign in to HSN on Safari but I can on other browsers.

Re: Computer issue

CalminHeart — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:50:32 GMT

@catter70 wrote:
@Ainhisg , I did that. I finally just started messing around and for what ever reason, it has something to do with VPN, though, it hadn't caused this issue before.

I have Nord VPN. I can't tell if it helps much but it does interfere a lot with access to websites I have always used in the past.

Re: Computer issue

Sooner — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:30:22 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
@Ainhisg wrote:
@catter70 an idea would be to try a different browser than the one you normally use. For example, HSN won't play some videos for me on Safari (says I need to sign in, which I already am--yet will play other product videos just fine). I'll go to Firefox, and all videos will play with no issue.

I can't sign in to HSN on Safari but I can on other browsers.

@CalminHeart I have no trouble with Safari on HSN. Is your software updated? Is it asking for 2 layer sign-in and if so are you getting the number or using a passkey?

Just two thoughts. . . Computers are a mystery because there are always so many possibilities! Good luck!

Re: Computer issue

We rescue cats — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:44:43 GMT

One thing that I started doing again is clearing my browsing data. I used to do that weekly but got out of the habit so am trying to remember do it regularly, it cleared up a lot of tedious issues for me. I do a lot of 'surfing' for my job and this helps me clear out the junk.

Re: Computer issue

SilleeMee — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:14:19 GMT

If you're using a VPN try using a different location in the VPN settings menu. Also try switching off the IPv6 in your computer network settings. That would apply to either wifi or ethernet, whichever you're using.

If that doesn't help then just turn off the VPN altogether and use it only when necessary.

Re: Computer issue

Tori3569 — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:57:24 GMT

Using a VPN will affect access to many websites due to blocking features they use to identify you / cookies. I use a VPN for work but wouldn't consider it for home just due to the access I want to sites and features. If there's a reason you're using a VPN, the solution would be in the settings or as suggested, turning it off when not needed.

As for phones, tablets any time one can't access a site it's most likely because of updates to a website not matching up with the current update of the device. I know some people like to wait to update a device when a new one comes out, but keeping updated is best.

Re: Computer issue

PEACHES1 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:28:29 GMT

I PURCHASED 3 HP LAPTOP TODAYS SPECIAL SALE

2 OF THE HP LAPTOPS HAVE THE SAME SPECS EXCEPT FOR THE COLOR

TWO DIFFERENT COLORS

THIRD HAS DIFFERENT SPECS

I NOTICED 3 OF THE LAPTOPS IS MISSING THE AMAZON APP.

ONLY ONE OF THE LAPTOP HAS THE AMAZON APP ON THE TASKBAR

BUT THE OTHER 2 DONT

HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCE THAT ON THERE NEW COMPUTERS

I CALLED CUSTOMER SERV I EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO THE PERSON ON THE PHONE AND SHE TOLD ME I WAS WRONG. HOW COULD 2 OF THE THREE COMMPUTERS HAVE NOT HAVE THE AMAZON APP AND THE OTHER 2 DONT

HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THAT

Re: Computer issue

gadgetgal613 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:10:27 GMT

@PEACHES1 wrote:
I PURCHASED 3 HP LAPTOP TODAYS SPECIAL SALE
2 OF THE HP LAPTOPS HAVE THE SAME SPECS EXCEPT FOR THE COLOR
TWO DIFFERENT COLORS
THIRD HAS DIFFERENT SPECS

I NOTICED 3 OF THE LAPTOPS IS MISSING THE AMAZON APP.
ONLY ONE OF THE LAPTOP HAS THE AMAZON APP ON THE TASKBAR
BUT THE OTHER 2 DONT
HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCE THAT ON THERE NEW COMPUTERS
I CALLED CUSTOMER SERV I EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO THE PERSON ON THE PHONE AND SHE TOLD ME I WAS WRONG. HOW COULD 2 OF THE THREE COMMPUTERS HAVE NOT HAVE THE AMAZON APP AND THE OTHER 2 DONT

HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THAT

Wjyt don't you add the app to your taskbar youself?

Re: Computer issue

Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:52:55 GMT

@gadgetgal613 wrote:
@PEACHES1 wrote:
I PURCHASED 3 HP LAPTOP TODAYS SPECIAL SALE
2 OF THE HP LAPTOPS HAVE THE SAME SPECS EXCEPT FOR THE COLOR
TWO DIFFERENT COLORS
THIRD HAS DIFFERENT SPECS

I NOTICED 3 OF THE LAPTOPS IS MISSING THE AMAZON APP.
ONLY ONE OF THE LAPTOP HAS THE AMAZON APP ON THE TASKBAR
BUT THE OTHER 2 DONT
HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCE THAT ON THERE NEW COMPUTERS
I CALLED CUSTOMER SERV I EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO THE PERSON ON THE PHONE AND SHE TOLD ME I WAS WRONG. HOW COULD 2 OF THE THREE COMMPUTERS HAVE NOT HAVE THE AMAZON APP AND THE OTHER 2 DONT

HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THAT
Wjyt don't you add the app to your taskbar youself?

I would venture that she doesn't know how.

To add an app to the taskbar on Windows 11, you can either: find the app in the Start menu, right-click on it, and select "Pin to taskbar," or you can open the app, right-click on its icon in the taskbar, and select "Pin to taskbar"; you can also drag and drop a desktop shortcut onto the taskbar to pin it.