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Archives for January 2012

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.....connect to a router by ethernet cable from a distance of about 35ft? Router can't be moved. Elderly relative would be looking to connect a Sony BDP-S185 to the router as the player doesn't have built in wifi. It would be for streaming from Lovefilm only. Thanks
Tecchie help
Can anyone help? I bought my son a Dell lap top approx 2 years ago 9 months later I had to claim the warranty and get a dell repair man in as there was a problem with the hard drive-can't remember what was wrong think he may have replaced this. I do remember he had to reinstall all the drivers etc. It has now developed…
Sky Go and Xbox?
I can't have a satellite dish (so am not a sky subscriber) where I live but now have an xbox so I believe I can get Sky Go. I have looked on the Sky website and believe that I can view it through my Xbox without any other set top boxes or dish, no set up fees for £15 a month for the entertaiment package - is this correct?…
play.com faulty hard drive
Hi all you wonderful techies :D I've popped this on the consumer board but thought some of you may have dealt with play Hi all I am hoping someone could give me some advice on a problem with play.com. I ordered a portable external hard drive from them on 5th December 2011 which will have arrived around a week later. I have…
Moving files from XP to Win7
Hi I have some wmv files on an old XP laptop (over 9 years old). I want to move them to my new Win 7 desktop. I tried copying them onto a external hard drive through the USB port on the laptop. When I connect the hard drive to my desktop, it does not see the files. Not even DOS sees the files. It sees the folder in which…
how to charge 3 AAA batteries (not 2 or 4!)
Hi, I have got a decent head torch that I use every night to walk the dog. It takes 3 AAA batteries which do run down rapidly on high beam. My problem is that my battery charger only charges 2 or 4 batteries at any one time. That means I have to keep charging up 4 batteries and then discarding one on every occasion. Does…
Error Code 9C48 on Windows 7
When I try to install updates on Windows 7 the error code 9C48 keeps appearing.I do keep retrying but to no avail. What is this code. How do I get rid of it and install the updates successfully. Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated.
Remove "timeline" from facebook
Hi guys Not sure if this is possible but how do you remove the "timeline" feature from Facebook? Preferred the previous format Thanks :beer:
BIOS now can't see HDD can't Boot
This is going to be a little long. I have a new computer with a SSD and normal HDD. It came with windows 7 installed on the SSD. Motherboard is a gigabyte Z68AP-D3, BIOS version F7b. I decided (and yes, I now regret it) to reinstall windows on the HDD and use the SSD as a cache using Intel's smart response technology. All…
recording from sky+ onto archos using dvr station?
Sorry if this has already been posted but i was just wondering if it is possible to record programmes you've recorded on sky+ onto archos using the dvr station,,, had a quick go myself with no joy an am hopin that someone can point me in right direction... thanks in advance
Clicking noise from hard drive?
I assume since my hard drive is making skipping and clicking noises every so often that it is on its last legs? Thankfully I have 2 backup drives a 160gb 7200rpm and 500gb 5400rpm (which is only a year old). My question is how do I go about cloning my dieing drive so its merely a question of switching over drives to boot…
Considering a Blackberry Playbook...upgrade advice
Been looking out for a tablet in the sub £200 price range and the Blackberry playbook seems to fit the bill. I was talking to my colleague who seems certain a software upgrade is due out any day now to make the playbook better. Can anyone please enlighten me as to what improvements there will be in this upgrade? Cheers as…
32 bit computers?
I need to buy 2 desktop pcs for work. They need to be 32 bit, not 64 bit, to run a particular programme. Been to PC world but there's were mainly 64. Could only offer to sell me Windows 7 pack with a computer for extra £100 with each one which would do the job. Can anyone point me in right direction. I was hoping to pay…
faulty graphics card??
Hi, I have a gateway GT5056b desktop pc (Windows media centre). A few months ago it kept crashing and rebooting and error message saying it had recovered from a serious problem (or words to that effect). The blue screen lasted long enough to glimpse something about the graphics card and eventually, I was directed to Nvidia…
Outlook 2010 - Default Email Probs
Hi there, I wonder if anyone out there can help me. I've just started using Outlook 2010 and it's driving me nuts. I have 5 email addresses set up, all going into the same inbox, same as I've had for the past goodness knows how many years with Outlook 2007. However, there's now this 'default' tick against the main email…
Graphic card recommendation for Dell Dimension e520
I need a recommendation for a graphic card which dual monitor with following set up. PC - Dell Dimension E520 Monitor 1 - AOC M19W (with tv), DVI and VGA ports Monitor 2 - Sharp LL-17A-B (VGA port) Have tried Sapphire X1550 PCI Express graphic card - never got VGA to work. It could be the motherboard but don't know. Anyone…
Conference Call a la Ustream!
Hi folks, I belong to a group of over 50 people. We need to have group discussion but do NOT fancy skype. We intend to engage a paid conference call where 10 people will do the discussion together for like 20minutes while the remaining people(over 30) listen to the discussion LIVE on ustream. All will be…
Edge card in Ds Lite
Edge card not working for mp3 doenloads
10% off code at hp, today only deals!
Just posted code on the discounts board, https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/50660113#Comment_50660113 EXPIRES TODAY!!! They have a couple of good looking bundles on offer atm, eg HP Pavilion g6-1200sa Laptop includes FREE Bag & Mouse (worth £48) Shopping information SRP £ 369 Harness the power to…
Laptop fan
My laptop fan seems to be on all the time,is it overheating or can it be settings?.Any help and advice please.

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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
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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
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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 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
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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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