i have a device the needs a 7.5V !A power supply, can i use a 12V 1A power supply instead

Hi

If you want to burn out your equipment OK go ahead

I expect range of 7V to 8V is OK

Note power supply specification includes:- Volts, Amps, AC or DC ( polarity ) and type of connecter ,
[ripple (AC component on DC Voltage usually ignored)]
and regulated or un-regulated power supply

which should all match what is required

( a unregulated power supply puts out a higher voltage at low loads and lower voltage at higher loads so is rarely a good idea)

regards
Mike Barnes