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Archives for August 2011

Acer Aspire 5535 - Black Screen
Hi folks I am trying to help a neighbour whose grandsons have the above laptop. The older one put it to sleep, and when the younger one went to use the machine it would not wake up. They are worried sick as they have been told to look after it by Dad, but to be honest they do not appear to have done anything wrong. I have…
Printer won't take paper. Arrgghhhh
Hi, I have an HP F2420 printer. About 14 mths old, barely used. Just put ink in and I'm getting a warning amber light saying machine needs paper, which obviously it does have. Tried HP solutions who said clean back rollers which I looked at and are immaculate. They also said check print settings which also seem fine.…
How to delete Intellectual Property from academic computer?
Hello! I'd appreciate any advice from kind MSErs on what to do! Shortly I will be finished using a computer (tower & monitor) that I have been assigned for the past 5 years for academic research. Of course, material produced on it is my own Intellectual Property (not the university's) so I would like to be sure that I…
Looking for some advise :)
Use to do the odd bit of Dj'ing back in my day lol and have decided to give it a another go (umm could go horribly this) But am looking for some new speakers, amps, disco lights & cd players etc but things have moved on quite a bit over the years.... Does anyone on here have any advice as to what i should be looking for ?…
mobile not recognising sim
Can anyone help,my samsung tocco lite is not recognising that my sim is inserted.I took out the sim to try in another phone .Now when i try to use my phone it says sos only insert sim to access network services.I am stumped.It is not a fault with the sim as it works in my hubby`s phone .can anyone help please?
Android app that mimicks ipod wheel?
I'm very happy with my new phone (SG2) which has also replaced my ipod (now an ibrick) and all is well, but I do miss that wheel which I found so useful for scrolling through and selecting. Does anyone know of an app that mimicks this? I can only find one (apod by jptomato) but it's had poor reviews - and a free one would…
Tweetdeck toolbar
I have Tweetdeck for Google Chrome but I don't have the tweetdeck toolbar, which is supposed to be on the top of the screen. Do I have to download it? I couldn't find it on the tweetdeck website either. Cheers
Zip file help
I am trying to access a file from a teaching resource website. I download the zip file, but when I double click on it, all I get is a list of "stuff", e.g. 'buttons', 'filelist', 'frame', etc. I have tried using the "extract files" button, but nothing seems to help. All I want to do is use the resources.:( I have Windows…
Problems gettign refund from Mcafee
Bought 'total protection' online from mcafee a week ago. unfortunately it blocked internet access on my computers. To try to get this sorted I contacted mcafee and gave their techs remote access to my computer. however after tryign on-off for 4 days even they gave up. I removed mcafee and was straight back on line. On…
Excel Online Stock Checker? How to???
Hi guys, someone sent me a spreadsheet which has links to a certain product on a few company's website and it refreshes every 5 minites or has manual refreshh button there to show when it comes back in stock/goes on sale. And then a pop up appears to say any website that do have it in stock. How to i go about doing that…
PDA advice needed
Hi I am looking for a PDA device that will sync up with Outlook 2007 (and possibly 2010), without any hassle! Not a smartphone, just a handheld that can carry my outlook data and sync up. Budget is a factor, so would probably look for a s/h refurbished model. I have a Palm Tungsten E which despite many and several attempts…
DVD Hard Drive Recorder Remote Not Working Well
My Panasonic DVD recorder is about two years old and the remote is not so responsive. Before I have taken apart and cleaned out, especially the sticky gunge, but this time doing the same and it works a bit better but still not like it did. Any ideas as I don't want the expense of buying a new one. Oh and yes I have tried…
Too good to be true? HP G72-b10SA at saveonlaptops.com?
Hi all I'm looking at this laptop: http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_G72-b10SA_1085494.html and I'm thinking it looks a bit too good to be true! - Intel I3-350m CPU - 6GB RAM - 17 inch screen .....amongst other specs of course. I've checked the usual sites (ebuyer, dabs, etc.) and they don't seem to have anything near this…
QR Code App for Palm Pre
Not sure if this should be on the Phone board, so my apologies. Where can I get a QR Code reader/scanner App for my Palm Pre. Also, are there any free ones? Cheers Rockee
Internet while travelling - which gadget?
First of all, I'm a total luddite when it comes to gadgets - I've still got a PAYG mobile for goodness' sake! - so be gentle with me. I'm planning a Big Trip next year which will take me through much of Eastern Europe, Russia and Scandinavia over a period of six months or so and I want to take something with me which can…
Media streamers to tv? Which one for my needs
OK Hope i have posted to the right part of forum, If not i apoligies Ive been looking round for a media player that can play my collections of videos/dvd's and music i have stored,i have ripped to my wireless nas drive i have attached on my router (bufflonas drive 4tb DLNA certified linkstation) but im soo confused on what…
How do I open a DAT file??
i have been sent a couple of DAT files and the error message I keep getting is Your current scurity settings do not allow this file to be downloaded. Can anybody noddy guide me through this please. If it helps I'm using w7 Home Premium Malware Bytes and Avast. Thanks in advance
Speedtouch 330 driver
The modem at work wont connect to the internet and the helpline suggested downloading the driver so we can re-install. its a thomson speedtouch 330 and I really just dont know what Im doing when I find a 'download' anywhere as it all seems to be boosters or something. its for XP and I could do with putting it on a memory…
signature on emails sent from tablets
hello well my touchpad is proving very popular today and the wireless router is fab ::D anyone know how to remove signatures `Sent from my touchpad' from emails please? thanks
Slow PC on startup - Logfile
Hi Can someone take a look at this logfile and see if there are any nasties in there My pc seems to take an age on startup before i can do anything meaningful Avast has been stopping some programs from opening saying that i need to open them in the "sandbox" Stats Totals Handles 8937 Threads 443 Processes 29 Physical…

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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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