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Archives for March 2011

Need new battery for Inspiron 1750 laptop
My Dell (16 months old) has to be kept permanetly on mains as the battery seems to have died. Can anyone suggest where to buy replacement pls? Dont want to buy direct from Dell. Tks.!
my p.c. wont start up,,any suggestions?
hi, having problems trying to start my p.c. up... the start button on tower goes on for a split second and than it just goes dead and the blue light goes out, at the same time, the monitor light goes from green to amber in a split second, and then just stays like that. nothing is working at all, checked all leads and…
Is it possible to totally uninstall ie8 from windows 7?
Hi all, I have windows 7 and am having probs with ie8 freezing often and just wondering if its atall possible to totally uninstall ie8 and then download it again and reinstall. I have reset the browser in advanced and not too sure if that will work. Would it also be a good idea if ie 8 continues to crash to try ie9 or will…
Online storage speed
If you use online storage to back up your documents etc, if you need to access them, do you have to download them again and how fast is it? I have about 1 TB of home pictures and movies from holiday etc. Is it practical to use online backup for this?
Norton Security
I've somehow picked up Norton Security and it won't go! I have run the removal tool which tells me that it has gone, however the restart opens with a page inviting me to reinstall Norton yet the Norton icon is still there!! What am I doing wrong?
Can't access a website - why??
When I try to access a particular website (to get a Times subscription) it keeps coming up with "Content was blocked because it was not signed by a valid security certificate". The date and time on my computer are fine. Friends have checked and can access this and I have also been in to it before. Anyone help please?
Help connecting netbook to TV
Hello I hope you can advise me about connecting my netbook to the TV so that I can watch stuff from my netbook on TV. I have a Packard Bell dot ser 410uk netbook and an old widescreen Phillips TV (not LCD/HD or anything fancy). The netbook has a VGA output and the TV has an S video port and a video port. Would buying a VGA…
Any Free Payroll Software around?
Hi All I am trying to help a friend who employes some people in her pub. At the moment, she has a local company work out her payroll for her. As life is extremely difficult for most publicans, I have offered to do her payroll for her but she can't afford expensive packages. I would appreciate any help on this matter..…
Tablets...
interesting little survey about tablets just to put all this nonsense in perspective.... http://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk/blog/20110328-poll-results-will-buy-tablet-ipad-2011
8000FFFF error on all windows 7 updates since oct 2010?
Does anyone have any idea to fix this issue?
Why does FF4 open rubiconproject.com tab???
Installed FF4 in the last few days but now everytime it starts up a tab automatically opens along side my IP homepage with this address "http://tap2-cdn.rubiconproject.com/partner/scripts/rubicon/emily.html" Its blank but not sure what it is, dont think it opened the first time I tried FF4 and malwarebytes does detect any…
Anywhere to watch live racing using iPad 2?
Hi most betting sites allow people to watch races if they bet at least £1 on the race. However the ones I have found don't work with the iPad 2. Anyone know any sites that work with the iPad 2 ? It's not my iPad but a friends so I don't want to jailbreak it or anything. Thanks. (I wasn't sure if I should post this in the…
I Pad 2 scam
I thought I had better warn other unsuspecting honest people like myself that, Certain large retailers i.e. Currys are taking orders for Ipad 2's in my case one costing £560 when in reality they haven't got any in stock. My wife ordered one for me last Friday and asked 3 times how long the delivery would be to be told that…
Nokia Ovi login problems
like I say can anyone log into to ovi.com? I have 2 accounts and when attempting to log in with either all I get is a 'Page not found' which gives me a link back to the nokia account log in page, the same error also comes up if I try to log into nokias other services such as beta labs. This has been happening since at…
curser jumping around
I've googled this but no satisfactory answer. New PC, new wireless mouse. The curser keeps jumping to a different place as I'm typing in Word. Its driving me potty. I dont use the touchpad mouse as i have arthritis in my hands and it is more comfortable to use the mouse. any suggestions how I can stop it?
Office 2010 on Windows 95!!
A slightly odd question! My neighbour's wife is buying a new laptop (Windows7) and is thinking of buying:- Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student, 3 Users (PC ) from Amazon or similar Her husband insists on running Windows 95 on his old desktop which he refuses to update. He wants to know whether Windows Office 2010 would…
Connecting PC to MacBook Pro HELP!!!
I currently own a windows 7 home premium PC and a MacBook pro running Leopard 10.6.6 I am trying to connect my machines to the same network. I can access my MacBook pro files from my pc but I cannot see or access my pc files from my MacBook pro.! I am sure I have the correct ip address of my pc although when I enter it…
Query-wireless printers
Wireless printers..do they communicate with a wireless router or with an individual lap top? I am considering one but i run Ubuntu linux. If the printer talks to the router rather than the lappy then there shouldnt be any issues? ta
Free Money Software
Hi Just got a new laptop and would like to add some money management software to it - had Microsoft Money on my old machine but can't find the disc. Is there anything out there that does a similar job but is free to use, as a bit skint at the mo (got the laptop as need it for my new job). Cheers in advance.
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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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