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Archives for May 2009

Can anyone tell me the cheapest place to get a wireless PS3 controller?
Can anyone tell me the cheapest place to get a wireless PS3 controller? DD wants to get DH one for fathers day. We looked in Game & another similar shop & they were £40. Is that the normal price?
Price of a Domain
Hi all, I'm setting up a website and have found the .co.uk domain I want on hydrahosts. I also get an email address with the domain and web hosting. All this costs £19.52 for 2 years. This is alot cheaper than I imagined it would be; does that price sound about right? Ta Merrie.
External Hard Drive - FAT32 or NTFS
I have just bought a Toshiba 500gb 3.5 external hard-drive. I have been ripping my dvd's onto my hard drive to then move to this hard drive. To cut a long story short it wouldn't let me put the ISO files onto it and after some research found out that as my drive was FAT32 the files were too big (Oner 4gb). Following these…
question about ipod
im thinking about buying an ipod. i already have 1000+ tunes downloaded and 99% of them are .mp3 can i put these .mp3 on an ipod or can i only use itunes? thanks
resizing partition tips
my dd's laptop is nearly full on her c drive partition , whilst the d drive has 20- 30 gbs free , it's an acer all the backup / restoring data is on the d drive i can get to the bit which gives me the option to change the size but the option to shrink the d drive is not availalble to use any ideas will be much appreciated
Problems with Internet driving me mad!!
I've been having problems with my internet (or at least I think thats what it is) for a few days and it's driving me mad. I was wondering if someone could help me resolve the problem When I'm logged into Facebook using FireFox and try to play MindJolt games, Mob Wars or anything like that, the page shows the facebook bars…
is it true that all virgin media phone systems are down/they can't pull up records?
Hi Just trying to call VM broadband tech support, as the newsgroup broadband support have reset email password and told me to call VM BB TS. Line very bad, and really ignorant guy just left me on hold, so I called back on the main customer service number and it sounded like the same guy, and he was telling me all the…
Bad Virus from DigitalSpy website, Warning,,
My laptop got hit with it this afternoon,:mad: i had to shut down quick and when i tried to boot up again all i get is rows of data going down the screen. I`ve just been on DS and others have been hit with it as well, since last night, so beware! :eek: Seems like the virus has come from one of the ads.
Animated avatars on MSE
Hi all I had an animated cat :confused: Now hes static Are animated avatars not allowed ? Sorry if im off topic wasn't sure where to post :cool:
4oD only offers option of streaming - can't download
Hi :-) Just decided to briefly use 4oD again, and managed to download 2 programmes fine ... originally listed 4 but 2 have stopped being available. When I was searching for other programmes to add to the download list, every one only gives option to stream now. No download option! Risked Kontiki again and now can't even…
Is internet explorer 8 worth downloading?
Advice please as to whether it is worth upgrading to IE8 as I,ve only had IE7 a few months and I'm quite happy with it. Are there any real benefits as I've heard it can be quite troublesome. I'm running XP by the way.:confused:
Free Laptop Offers?
Hi My father wants to get his first laptop and join the interweb. I was thinking that the easiest wy to do this was get him to sign up to a FREE laptop deal. Question is, are there any decent offers out there atm? Thanks
Jackpot Bingo Site
Hi, do enjoy the occasional game of bingo but seem to have a problem every time I use the site. My computer seems to take on a mind of it's own and behaves very erratically i.e. screen freezes, blank screen but can hear the numbers being called out,etc.:mad: Main reason for playing is to relax but problems cause the…
Boosting freeveiw help re'qd
We've gor 3 TV's in bedrooms (my 2 daughters and ours) and have a booster aerial already and was wondering is there anyway we could use our Sky dish to boost the signal,we're not after Sky in any of the bedrooms just to boost the Freeveiw signal. Currently at best it's intermitent in 2 bedrooms and non-existant in the…
iPod Touch vs Sony X series?
I am looking into upgrading to 1 of the above MP3players, but not sure which. Can anyone offer any additional advice? Is the iPod Touch sound better than the sound of an iPod Nano or is it the same? I presently have a Sony Walkman S Series mp3 which I love, but looking to upgrade. Many thanks Nicks
Where can I get a very! cheap metal detectors from?
I want it to have a rechargeable battery inside
Telephone extension sockets help
I am currently with VM for landline/tv/BB and have 1 master socket in the living room and 1 working extension socket in the main bedroom. However, we had an additional 2 extension sockets fitted by them in the other 2 bedrooms back in the days of dial-up, but they had to be disconnected from the box outside of the house,…
How do I start a website to put loads of photos on and reports?
Im a techno dummy and need help if anyone out there would be as kind to help and point me in the right direction. I am looking to start a website for a local sporting club. Basically I need to set it up and each week post up to 60-70 photos and match reports. Most importantly, it needs to be easy for me to set up and use…
Light portable Notebook
Hi Im looking for a light portable note book but one thats not expensive. 400 ish mark Main use will be interenet, MS office, Accounting software and to maintain my website so maybe photoshop sometimes but thats not on top of list. Also just want to get a large ex HD that I can store my music on for iphone. I really want…
burn software not detecting my DVDRW
I'm trying to burn an image to a disk but none of the burn software I have is detecting my DVDRW. Not even if I try and burn a music track or film, nothing. Could this be linked to the problems I have been having with the browser hijack? I've done all the usual tests and nothing has come up.

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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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