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Archives for December 2014

laptop shutting down shortly after boot
I have a dell vostro 3500 laptop that has had overheating issues. I have had it to bits and cleaned out the fan. Put it back together and it still worked!! I then tried updating the Bios from version 2 to version 12. I have been into the bios to see if there are any helpful settings regarding the overheating but the laptop…
Hudl
My wife has just got a Hudl and about every hour night and day alarm bleeps. What is it? and How do I stop it?
i need right kind of female scart adapter for this connection?
Hi folks, I posted earlier about hooking up a security camera that has a fixed scart to my new tv through the component input and need the right female scart to phone adapter. The one scart on my ordered tv will be used by my sky box no hdmi on it. its seems a little trickier than I though to get the right female scart to…
win 8 network log on
setup here with a win 8.1 , and a nas drive (dlink) all hard wired thru cables and router. nas drive is a mapped drive , with "reconnect at logon enabled" when you restart , message appears "cannot log on to network drive" I have to open file explorer and click it to "wake it up" for obvious reasons the shortcut on by…
new laptop, or fix current one? Help!
Before my laptop takes a flight out the window... It is 8years old and has become a nightmare. Booting up is turn it on and make a cup of tea job. Ongoing issues with Windows updates - the abridged version - it continually looses SP1, install it, wants to install SP2, then decides it can't as it hasn't got SP1. So then…
all in one printer
Please can anyone help me decide which printer i should buy for general home occasional use?. I purchased a hp 3050a j611 series only 14 months ago ! , but im realising how much replacement ink cartridges are to replace, the printer cost £30 from tescos & i have only spent £12 on replacing the ink in 2014, i have priced…
free security packages for Hudl 2 and lg g3 smart phone
Hi, These were presents from Santa!! Do I need to download any security onto them or will they have any pre-installed? Not familiar with the Android system so not sure where to look to see what's already installed. I presume I need a firewall as well as protection against malwear, viruses etc. As should be obvious I don't…
Which Tablet? help please
Can someone recommend a decent "cheapish" tablet? I want to use it for browsing the Internet, eBay etc and maybe emails. Also, will only be using it at home. Don't know much about Tablets but liked the look of the Nexus 7. Only thing is, I would like a 10 inch one or thereabouts. Can anyone recommend one please
Tablet for watching media
I see the Hudl2 had "Dolby optimised sound" - is that good? One of my important criteria for a tablet is to watch media on and was thinking this would be a good selling point - would anyone recomend it?
Help on repairing a Panasonic Lumix TZ35 camera
Hi, The lens will not close into the body of the camera and when I switch on I get an error message "System Error (Zoom)". Can I do anything to reset this at all does anyone know? If not, would you know whether this is repairable and at roughly what cost? And if so where is a good place to deal with? thanks a lot BB
Brocken Hard drive?
Hi All one min my computer finds my external hard drive, next min it doesn't. my laptop is recognizing it as its showing up in DEVICES AND PRINTERS but i cant access it to get all my files off. what can i do as i have important photos on it. thanks
Chromebook or Hudl2 tablet?
I'm looking to upgrade from my cheapo Archos Cobalt tablet, and am considering spending just over £100 on either a Tesco Hudl2 or a refurb Chromebook (I was also considering the Kindle Fire HDX but have now ruled it out). Anyone got any quick views on which of them to go for? As well as browsing the web, using gmail and…
sky security concern
i tried signing in to my sky account and could not do so as it was asking me security question which i knew i had not selected as it was asking about football team, (i have no interest in football whatsoever )but still i thought i might have made a mistake, however , i was rather surprised and worried when i received an…
RollBack Rx PRO for Free
RollBack Rx offers a fresh approach to managing PC's. Any unforeseen incidents such as user errors, viruses or even botched software installations can be easily and absolutely reversed in seconds! The offer Source Hey folks! RollBack Rx Pro is now available on Amazon.com! To celebrate we're running a special promotion for…
Unable to log in to PS4
Hello all, I have posted a thread on the Gaming help page regards grandson not being able to log in to his Playstation4. Just wondered if anyone could help from this page as well. Basically when trying to log in to his PS4 to play Fifa15 it just keeps coming up with the message 'Cannot log in using another players ID' He…
Replacement laptop
I'm looking to replace my wife's Toshiba Satellite laptop. It's running on an Intel i3 370M processor with 4GB RAM and a 320GB HD. However, I'm rather confused by the current array of Intel processors with 'N' prefixes and 'U' and 'M' suffixes. If I understand correctly, the 'U' processors are lower powered to give…
Independent email service - Where to go/how
I wonder if the wonderful people on this site can help me with advice. I have now moved to Plusnet but still have my o2 email account active. The thing is I don't want to set up my main email with the Plusnet email service due to the fact I will have to pay £20 to keep it active if I move in the future. The o2 email…
HELP! what's this please?
Hi all I have just received this e-mail. I use Google, what does it mean!!! You are receiving this message at "...................[EMAIL="a@googlemail.com"]@googlemail.com[/EMAIL]" because there has not been any activity on your Copy account for the past 60 days. If you would like to continue to use Copy, it is important…
Wifi not reaching kids xbox?
Hi there I'm hoping for some advice please as I'm not very computer/wifi/gaming savvy! We have our talk talk router upstairs as it's the only place with phone line and plugs for router and wires are all hidden etc so wifi worked fine till the connection wouldn't reach our playroom at the other end of the house so we bought…
watching movies on tv from pc.
Hello. I am looking for a bluetooth dongle, I have been told I can stream from my pc to my tv by the means of a bluetooth dongle. not really sure what im looking for so hopefully someone can assist.

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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
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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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