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Archives for December 2014

Dream host taken some money from me
I apologise if this is not in the correct place. I have various domains with a company called Dream Host. I've been with them since 2006. Today I was looking at my bank account online and there have been three small payments taken out which seemed to point to dream host. I don't understand them, I certainly didn't…
Lumens
Is it correct to add Lumens for adjacent bulbs? Would it be correct to say that three 330 bulbs arranged in triangular formation in one light fitting yield 990 Lumens?
Ipad volume help, please
Help for a friend please. She has limited use of the internet (only through work and at lunchtimes), hence me posting on her behalf. Her daughter uses and Ipad for communication. She is non-verbal and has other special needs. She also plays educational games such as counting and shape sorting on it. Mum isn't sure what has…
linux /windows 8.1 problem
Ive been wanting to try linux again using a usb stick. Ive downloaded linux mint onto an 8gb usb stick it works fine on my sons old compaq laptop but refuses to work on my newish fujitsu AH512 windows 8.1 laptop. I press f12 to get into bootable mode?? the usb shows up ok press enter and I get 3 choices on the screen 1.…
Can anyone shut me up please?
Hi all, Im having an issue with my laptop. Im trying to watch a film on a disc using a HDMI cable through the tv. All is ok but Ive got 2 lots of sound, the film and this really annoying music that runs as a background on my laptop whenever I have the sound level up. If I try to watch anything on youtube its the same,…
MacBook pro 15"
Are there any offers out there for a MacBook pro?
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Do you have a Google Chromecast? Claim a free "Offer" here
Hi All, Just something I stumbled across, if you have bought a Google Chromecast in the last 6 months you should be eligible. I got £15 free play credit, 3 months free Google Music and X-Men film free. Link is here. Note: The chromecast must be set up.
G Paws cat tracker
Hi has anyone used one of these? my daughter got us one for Christmas so we can keep tabs on our cats travels . Have charged it and taken it out for a test walk as recommended but when I connected it to the computer the files that came up were not of our cat or our street? any help hints or advice would be much appreciated…
Using Skype on a Hudl2
I should like to set up my Hudl2 to use Skype to talk to my son and his family overseas. How do I set about doing this?
Problem setting up new Outlook account
I don't currently have an Outlook account (or its predecessor, hotmail account). I just tried to set up a new Outlook account on my pc and got the error message "Microsoft Account is unavailable. Please try later." Anyone know what causes this? So far as I am aware, I filled in all the required details correctly.
Recycle Bin in Win 8
Can someone please tell me how I can see Recycle Bin in Win 8?
Android 5 - when?
I'm planning to get myself a tablet (maybe a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1) soon, but don't want to be stuck with one that is new but has an "old" version of Android. Does anyone know when the main manufacturers are likely to start shipping theirs with Android 5 - either installed or as a bundled-in fully supported download?
I Think Its Something Simple but cannot see it.
Today I was trying to get the video from our new dashcam to play. I was unsuccessful but have managed to completely mess up my laptop. First of all the icons on my desktop all changed to windows media player, so they were 'open with' Windows Media Player and so would not open at all. Then when I was trying to fix it I…
Tivo Box.
Anyone had any problems with their Tivo Box? By saying problems,i mean getting pixellation on some channels. We've noticed that on the HD channels it doesn't happen,just on the normal ones. Not all my channels are HD,and it's annoying when this happens. We've even brought a TV down from upstairs and it's the same. Must be…
Chinese script on laptop
Recently my laptop has started showing Chinese script at the top of the screen. It gradually grows until it covers all my tabs, and sometimes starts to flash. I have run McAfee and it says there are no problems. I am running the dreadful Windows 8, is this anything to do with it ?
Trouble connecting TV to soundbar
Can anyone please help apart from suggesting that I need to buy another TV? We were given a Baird CN42BAIR TV, it has no optical output or headphone socket. Hubby bought a Goodmans 50W Bluetooth Soundbar and we can connect it through Sky and it works ok but can't get any sound when we try to connect the red and white phono…
New DAB radio .. not many channels
Santa brought me a new DAB radio, after my last one finally packed in. I've set it up, carried out the autoscan and can only pick up a handful of stations. I live near Newcastle upon Tyne and the only stations I have are .. Absolute Radio 90's Absolute Radio 60's Absolute Radio Rock Capital Heart Heat Magic Metro Smooth…
Best Browser for Asus MeMo Pad 8?
I was given a Asus MeMo Pad 8 for Christmas. I already had a Nook HD+ but I was unable to watch football on Wiziwig.tv on the Nook. Now I treid to watch football on the Asus but it will not allow me to view any games. I've tried Chrome/Firefox and Dolphin but to no avail. Which Browser will allow me to watch the games on…
network mapping
Hi guys, i have connected my external hard drive to my home hub which i can access my files via my laptop. Please can you explain how i access the files via my smart phone. Thank you.

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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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