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Which AI tools do you use?
Which AI tools do you use to save money, boost your income or organise your finances? Let us know your success stories (how much did you save? What did you learn?). Does your bank offer any AI tools and if so, are they a help or a hindrance? We'd like to hear of any duds you've tried too. Thank you. ___________________…
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Techie Stuff sticky
🖥 Useful thread from the Forum: * FAQs - Techie Qs & As (Some of the information in the links may be out of date, so please do check the dates of posts first). If there are any other useful Forum threads on this board that you think we should add, let us know 🗣 🖨Other helpful content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Best free…
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Radio stream now gives HTTP 500 errors due to I suspect, DRM on the server. Any way around it?
About a month ago, the radio station I listen to stopped working on the Replaio app. It has also stopped working on VLC. I suspect the radio group who runs the station has implemented Digital Rights Management to stop third party apps from accessing the stream. From what I can gather, a key is generated that the server…
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Taking a screenshot of your bank transactions when the app blocks you?
Some times I need to take a screenshot of recent transactions. Some banks allow that but Barclays don't, as well as some others. Samsung user here so I thought I could get round it by starting up screen recorder & then opening the app - no good, it just makes everything black. I don't want to have to take a photo of it…
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Feeling Confused - Co-Pilot and a Laptop
So, basically I need a new laptop. Current one is 7 years old and as soon as I move the laptop or touch the cable jack, it shuts down. It won't hold any charge and only works when connected to the electric. No visible battery to replace. It's a Lenovo Ideapad 330s and Core i5. I'm ready for a new one. Recently my word…
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Most accurate device time?
I have three digital devices whose clocks differ by a few seconds. Is there any way of finding out which is the most accurate on any particular day? This would need to work in the UK and EU, so couldn't use the BBC pips.
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New Android phone Motorola G85, two instances of loads of system apps. Removal?
as per photo. loads of system apps duplicated, the ones with a card logo on them. appears i could disable but not delete and don't want to do anything before i know whats going on and how to proceed. thank you.
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Cash Converters
To try and cut along story short. I bought my child who lives with their Mum an xbox one S a few years ago. Recently I found out it was supposed to of been thrown out after water came in contact with it and stopped working. My Ex and partner have a habit of pawning things into cashies. Does anyone know if I can find out if…
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How to pay for app subscriptions for teenagers?
My daughter is 14 and so does not have a bank account to pay for apps etc. Her phone account is not a child's account as apple stop child accounts at age 13. How can I pay for a monthly subscription for an app that I can control the cancellation of subscriptions for? I know I can cancel from her phone but its not that easy…
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“New iCloud terms and conditions” - need to update on iPad
My iPad has been telling me for a while that I need to accept new iCloud terms & conditions, but whenever I’ve tried to access them I cannot. I click “continue” in the pop-up box in “Settings” to enter my iPad passcode, I get a message saying “this action cannot be completed at this time”. I now cannot access anything via…
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New sim card only deal
Hi, I wonder if someone could help me with the techy part of the following please. I am considering buying a new sim only deal/ card, with a completly different provider. my current sim only deal has increased quite a lot. So I've found a good deal, but with a completely different supplier. So I'd be changing from sim only…
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Where do you buy your computers and/or parts from? eBuyer ok?
I was considering a new cheap laptop. My PC is Windows 10, doesn't support Win11 (let's not start talking about try Linux) & I don't know when I'll get round to building another PC or even buying one so had considered a new laptop on the cheap end as it wont be doing anything intensive. I've used eBuyer since I can't even…
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Best budget 8 inch tablet for around £100 or so.
Hi there folks, Hope everyone is good. I have a few Kindle fire 8 tablets, think its the 22 model, only 2 GB Ram, so waiting on apps and things to open on them is a right pain in the behind. I have reset but after a few days or so same old thing. I have tried a few close all apps software and while it helps I do think I…
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An app to track your hours worked (clock in & clock out times)?
Let's get it out of the way - "just write it down on paper & work it out". No. Right, now that one's dealt with... I'm looking to see if anyone knows of an app where you can input your clock in & clock out times. *** An app that is free!! *** I've done a bit of searching but not really found anything that ticks the box.…
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Free Word that can be saved?
Good morning. Can anyone please recommend a way of creating a free word document that can be saved as I need to create a CV for my daughter? Thank you
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External hard drive no showing in boot menu
Ok, another tech issue i need help with. 1. Trying to boot from a external hard drive windows 10 but not showing in boot menu at all? The external drive is showing in file explorer. Laptop Acer Aspire 3 2. Tried the same in another old HP pavilion laptop, the external hard drive was showing in boot menu. When selected it…
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Motorola G75
Can anyone help me? I have a fairly new Motorola G75 that I'm generally quite pleased with. The only problem I have is that when I get an incoming call the screen always shows 'unknown' even thought I have the contact saved. All whatsapp messages and texts show the name. I am going slightly mad trying to find out what to…
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Facebook Permanent Suspension
Has anyone been permanently suspended on Facebook in error? I’ve received an apology for the first disablement but then I did the same thing again (as they’d apologised) and they suspended me. I appealed and it was rejected. I run a business through Facebook and I’m at my wits end. Help!
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Recommendation for 32 in’s smart tv
Looking to buy a smart tv 32 in’s without having to use aerial? Thanks
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recommendations for home printer?
Good Morning, I'm looking for a recommention for a decent home printer. I'm looking for something that offers a decent print on paper and card (up to 250gsm) and isn't going to require ink purchases every 5 minutes! Ideally it could scan and print A3 but i'm aware that this limits the options. i've read loads of 'best of'…
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Now TV via Firestick Max issues.
I use Now TV via my Firestick Max and for the life of me can not get the settings right for it. The issue i am having is when i watch Sky Sports UHD via the Now TV app its seems dark and i have messed around with the TV brightness settings and i can not get it right. I have a freesat box for normal TV and that is ok so it…
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Chromebook suggestions please
Was looking at windows laptops, but now thinking a Chrome book may suffice for general web browsing, youtube and the like.can Chromebook RAM and hard drive be upgraded if necessary, or again does it depend on make/model?This is the first one for…
