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Archives for November 2011

innopad us import
These are 50 quid on amazon.com 80 quid here. Am I missing something lol
Speakers for TV
I'm thinking about getting some surround sound speakers for my TV, but I have no idea where to start, I know nothing about speakers. 1. Do the speakers need to be symmetrically placed? 2. If they need to be symmetrically placed then I don't think surround sound ones would work, would speakers that could be placed near the…
Malware? help please
This morning I logged in to MSE and a pop-up appeared from "Money Saving Expert" saying they were doing a survey of members. It asked if I visited the site often, how long I had been a member and that was it. Since then every time I click on a link or web page a pop up appears. s04.cltrda.com/sc?p I have run Spybot, a…
Laptop sounds through tv?
hi, i've just bought a cable that connects my fairly old laptop to my new tv but it only transfers pictures and not sound, which is a bit infuriating as my laptop (running windows xp) isn't very loud. can anyone tell me how i can fix this and if i need a different cable? thanks.
mob DEMENTIA
Hi, Silly mobile problem, my old mob stopped sending messages to two of my contacts, so i cleared and re-installed numbers, tried returning msg on the back of ones sent to me with no joy. Now got new mob new sim new network, old number and still have the same problem, have checked they have'nt got me barred and they…
xbox 360
hello is there any deals on xbox360 console with games for under £200(not football games)thanks
Help. canon laser printer
ever since I upgraded to internet explorer 9 my canon laser lbp-1210 will not print anything from the internet. Have tried canon and they just direct my to microsoft but cannot find what to do on windows xp (lots of advice for the other ones) Please can someone advise me what to do, Have uninstalled and re installed but…
Easiest way to get Skype?
I am going to be moving to Australia and want my mother-in-law to be able to speak to us on Skype. I am not technically minded but she is worse than me and doesn't have a pc. I would buy her a laptop if I thought she would be able to use it but it is usually me she calls to pop in if she has probs with electrical's. I had…
A little advice please
I have had 4 emails this afternoon from friends saying I have sent them an email they can`t open! then a friend rang me to say her son had told her I have a virus. I have run an Avast scan and it was clear and Malwarebytes and its showing nothing. I`m not sure if I have a virus or what to do, please can anyone help, I`ve…
Windows cannot start-no cd
Sons acer PC says following ---windows cannot start files missing or corrupt repair using original CD ;) BUT..it didn't have a CD as it came pre installed with XP home. There is no recovery disc either..... Any suggestions please :D
iTunes Artist with 2 Artist ID's
I wondered if anyone might know how to resolve a conflict in iTunes. I have uploaded a single for an artist but for some reason it hasn't linked the Single to the previous 2 albums so in effect it looks like they are 2 separate artists. I'm waiting for a reply from Apple and Tunecore but it's slow in coming :mad: Just…
Password Lockers
Can anyone recommend a high end password/number locker that is really secure? Sad to say my life has become all numbers and I'm starting to forget all my numbers for debit cards and phone numbers etc because it's becoming confusing lol Free preferably, although I'm willing to pay.
Windows detecting high usage?
Hi Can anyone help? Recently i've been getting a pop up which says, "Windows has detected high memory use" It recommends I shut down and restart I'm only browing on the internet i.e. this site, and not downloading anything. It pops up from the bottom toolbar. I'm using Windows 7. Please be gentle i'm a granny and I can use…
xperia 8 fone charger
my wife fone charger,hass stopped working,,bought one frrom local shop(not experia one)and it didnt last any length of time,,does anyone know where i can get the real phone charger,,looked at sony erricson site couldnt find it
Sims 3 Problem
I play Sims 3 on my laptop. The specs exceed those that are required to be able to play the game. Lately I've had a problem where some objects have become "see-through", mostly sinks. I've taken a screenshot so you can see: It's the bit which is see-through on the kitchen counter, where you can see through to the floor. At…
Advice on a domain name please
I am self employed and have found a free web site called Wix where I have designed a couple of simple web pages to show examples of my work, my range of skills and provide a means by which people can contact me. I gather I now need a Domain name so that when people type in a generic search e.g. "Gloucestershire Plumber"…
3mobile
Hi All I have a 3mobile phone. I have had this and another contract with them for about seven years. Recently my phone got broken (one of the wee pins that hold the battery in came off when it got dropped). I tried to get it repaired but they couldnt get the part. I phoned 3 who were totally unhelpful, it will cost £189 to…
Archos 101
Has anybody found a decent home accounts package for Archos 101
making youtube videos
My son wants to make video for youtube to show clips of moves he makes on PC games. He says that he needs software called FRAPS to do this (at a cost of £25). I have googles this and can't find anything independent about it. Has anyone got any suggestions or alternatives? I am happy with what he wants to do and the fact he…
php/MySQL Database Software
HI All, I want to build a database for a website I am assisting with but I don't have the experience to build one so I wondered whether anyone has any experience with software for this purpose? I would like to be able to generate a page so that others can upload details for cataloguing purposes. I had a look at reviews for…

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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
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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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