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Archives for May 2005

password protected screensaver for free?
Any1 know where i can get one from?
Palm T5 Cheapest High Street Price as PC World let me down.....
Can anyone tell me where to get a Palm T5 for under £225 from the highstreet as I've waited in all day for PC World to deliver mine and even tho I called at 1pm to ask was it defo coming and was told yes, was told at 5pm that they tried to call me yesterday that it wasn't coming so have told them to RAM it in so many…
Can I push one button to write my email address?
Hi folks, was just wondering if I can asign my email address to a particular button when using my computer - say an 'F' button - as i'm one these lazy people who likes to type as little as possible. sorry if this has been covered before.
Acer aspire notebooks
hi guys, just need a bit of help thinking of buying acer aspire 1693 wlmi anybody know where i can get my hands on one to touch/feel/use. feel bit uncomfortable on spending about a grand without actually having seen the thing in the flesh, so to speak. live in birmingham also anybody got any better ideas, looking ofr…
Keep getting '400' error when running a VBA macro!!
I've written a VBA macro which does some calculations and works fine. I'm now writing basically the same macro to work on a slightly different sheet but using essentially the same code/structure. When I run the latter macro I get '400' and a cross in a red circle - with no other hints as to what the problem is. When I…
FTP Problems with Tesco Webspace
I have been trying to access my Tesco Webspace but the server won't respond. Anyone else got the same problem?? wirm
Will my Sky Card work in France?
Going on hols next week to France. The villa we are staying in has satellite TV but only very few channels apparently (parents are already there). No ITV or Ch4 :eek: Does anyone know - if I take my full package Sky card with me, is there any chance this will this work? Sorry if it's a completely dumb question, but I just…
idiot guide to connection options
Hi folks there seems to be a lot of knowledge around here, I am hoping someone can help me.
Self-build small form factor white PC
Hi all, I have just finished putting together the specs for my first self-build PC. I'm going for a system that is as white as possible and as compact as possible. I think I have got it around £500 - £550 and would like to keep it that way. Do you think I'm buying these bits as cheaply as I can? And from the right sort of…
remote email access
I did a search but couldn't find this question on here and this computer (I'm in the airport at Orlando Florida with a four hour delay). is taking me around in circles when I'm trying to do Google searches. I want to access my emails - is there a way to access outlook express messages remotely? I'm on here for free so if…
*HELP* Microsoft Word Causes PC To Keep Crashing!!
When Dad tries to open Microsoft Word the computer crashes and says something about not having enough memory to run this programme. How can I fix this problem, what do I need to do? He is running Windows 98. Please help if you can!! Thanks!
Mail Washer V Magic Mail Monitor
I have used the free version of mailwasher for a few years now, it gives me the option to view email headers before downloading in Outlook Express and delete any spam, I have recently downloaded Magic Mail Monitor, it has a lot more options than Mailwasher has, I use it all the time now. Anyone else tried it, if so, what…
Internet Cafe Security
I am going to France on holiday in Sept. Now that i am an MSE,i would like to monitor/move/pay money through my EGG Money Manager account which i do at home. I would like to know if there could be security problems by using an internet cafe? Basically,is it safe?
user.exe?
Does anyone know what user.exe is? Apparently it is corrupt on my system and it is asking for the installation disk to replace it. Is it important? Thanks for the replies in advance.
Help needed with Rundll message
Hi all Does any "computer" person know how to get rid of the following please? Error loading C:\ProgramFiles\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll The specified module could not be found. It looks a bit important as there is a red button with a cross on it!! Any help, in simple, non tech. terms would be much appreciated.…
coolwebsearch
Anyone up for a laugh,and interested in spyware/malware should read this. http://www.spywareinfo.com/newsletter/archives/2005/may25.php#framed
Help with VBS.YPSAN Virus Please
A desperate plea for help from a technical idiot:o I have had BT Broadband installed at home this month & have had nothing but problems with obtaining & maintaining a connection. Their help desk, after exhausting lots of other options, is now suggesting that I have the VBS.YPSAN virus & that I need to download some kind of…
digital set top box problem
Hi. i've just inherited a Philip's Digital Terrestrial Receiver complete with ONdigital card. Trouble is, having connected it all to the television I cannot receive a picture. The channel idents come up to show BBC1, BBC7, UKTV History, etc, but all I can see is a small red dot. The box was working perfectly in the WR14…
Hotmail attachment download problem
Never able to download an attachment from Hotmail, my computer is free of any virus or games. I just get the message that the attachments cannot be saved or opened. Until now I just foward all my mails with attachment to Gmail and the view it or download it. Some tech support-please
Help required
I would like to subscribe to newsgroups but don't wish to use my isp as when I did previously, it attracted spam. I am not necessarly looking for a free news provider and I only read 3 newsgroups and don't download pictures. Can a techie expert please advise me. Thanks Margaret

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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