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Archives for October 2014

Toshiba laptop with xp
Hi can any one advise if my top us worth any thing as it has Xperia on it but been advised Xp no longer runs And what should I buy in it place either iPad or galaxy pad
Has anyone bought from dell outlet before?
I have been keeping an eye on dell outlet for a desktop for few days and today I managed to grab what I think is a great deal. It is supposed to be ( scratched and dented ) but when I checked order progress on the link they supplied I see that the system being built and will be delivered after two weeks!! Is this normal? I…
Can't log on to read e mail?
I have a Virginmedia.com e mail account, every time I try to log on it keeps taking me to 'Googlemail' very frustrating as I can't remember password or even 'joining' 'Googlemail?'
Avast free anti virus- what options to install?
as seen on the weekly mailing.. various sub programs on installation list, no idea if really needed?
ipad2 seems to lag...
Hi My iPad 2 now seems to lag. It's about 3 or 4 seconds slow in responding to my actions. No doubt due to the recent iOS update as it was ok prior to then. Has anyone experienced similar or got any suggestions as to sorting it. Thanks
Mounting a cctv camera
Hi moved into house and this had a cctv camera at the side of front door facing down our drive. Can be seen AND NOT not hidden its only a cheap camera[black and white ] and gives good picture to drive and front door. however the range also covers the bottom of the next doors drive is there any requirements which means i…
question regarding factory reset
i have a 4.5 year old acer aspire 5536 laptop which has been faultless. i think it would benefit from a full restore but my question is when i bought this laptop (feb 2010) it was running windows vista but came with a voucher to obtain free upgrade to windows 7 home premium which i did at the time around april / may 2010.…
ION quick play lp on my old technics amplifier
Good Afternoon all It says " Listen to all your records directly through you own stereo system". But there's no guide onto do this. For instance where do I get the power from as my old amplifier and speakers are on the other side of the room. I just like to listen to some without using the software and clogging up my…
10 year old printer back to original working order again
I have an epson r300 which I bought pretty much exactly 10 years ago. It was modded with a waste ink mod, so instead of dumping into into the sponge internally, it would squirt all waste ink into a yogurt pot. The SSC service utility was used so I can reset/clean ink levels and other service messages relating to a "full"…
Lost files & photo's after restoring laptop back to original factory settings
To cut a long story short this has regrettably been done on My Samsung laptop and have lost all my files and photos. Have about 75% of them saved on a memory stick but hoping might recover the rest somehow. Is it going to be complex on how to recover them if at all they can be recovered. Any thoughts on best way forward on…
Adding RAM.
I have a Medion Akoya P7360D(MD8855)(an Aldi ‘special’) running Windows 7 purchased in March 2010. It has 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory. (2 x 2GB) The processor is an AMD Phenon11 X4 820 Quad Core 2.8Ghz 6MB total Cache Looking at the Crucial website it would appear that there are two slots for an additional 2 x 2GB of memory…
URGENT Tech Expertise
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urGENT Tech Expertise
Is there anyone here who is a computer tech expert or has been a victim of a hack?? The issue started soon after I set up a new Yahoo email account; a short while later, although I perfectly knew my word based password - I kept getting the number combination wrong. After I got locked out I called the Y! support team, he…
Upgrading!
Hello, I've had a 'gaming' PC for about 10 months and I would now like to upgrade, It isn't all balanced. My CPU Isn't too good and I don't have much ram but I have a good GPU Here are my specs: CPU - AMD FX - 4130 Quad-Core 3.8GHz RAM - 4gb DDR3 Ram (Don't know MHz) GPU - Sapphire radeon r9 270 Dual-X PSU - CORSAIR CX600M…
Blank Box in my Yahoo Account
About a week ago when I went into my Yahoo account via Chrome an empty rectangular box appeared over the top part of my emails page, which stops me from doing various email related stuff. It has been ok via by Explorer, but now that is the same and I can't get rid of it. I have tried installing anti-virus software, but…
Laptop typing xsw2\ can't login to windows
Hi, Im having major problems with my samsung laptop. the keyboard totally froze so i did a shutdown and restart, resulting in not being able to log back in as the password box is filled up faster than i can delete with the letters xsw2\ over and over. Ive tried removing the battery for a while, turning it upside down and…
Email Links Not Working
Hi I wonder if someone would be so kind to assist. I use Yahoo mail and up until a few weeks ago it was all working fine. Now when I click an email link on MSE or a webpage, the email address does not appear in the send to box or indeed anywhere. I checked out Google which suggested I update my browser (FF) and Adobe which…
Best value 42 inch Smart TV?
Amazon have this 42" smart TV at £339 which seems very good value to me but is it any good or should I consider something else even if it is £50 or £100 dearer? Claims to be their 2014 model. Panasonic TX-42AS500B 42-inch Widescreen 1080p Full HD Smart LED TV with Built-In Wi-Fi and Freeview (New for 2014) Thanks
Wii rechargable battery pack problem,
hi my son had his not so bright friend over today,,who decided to remove all 4 of the rechargeable battery packs out of the hand units because they had no power :mad::mad::eek: and i cant get them back in,they only appear to fit one way,but no joy,,have looked on line foe help,googling,every combination of wii…
Pages vanished from Weebly site, fine on published version, please help!
Hi, have a small website on Weebly. Currently have 4 blank 'new' pages where my home and other pages used to be when I login to edit. However, if I look at it without logging in, its all fine and as was before. Cannot find help anywhere on Weebly support for this and no reply to my emails to them. Could anyone please help?…

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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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