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Archives for February 2015

Microsoft office
Anybody knows where I can buy Microsoft office 2013 for personal use at a competitive price? Thanks
Geograph
Is anyone here using geograph.org.uk?
Nightmare setting up new router on Virgin (using old ntl modem and new belkin ac1000)
Hi people, I'm looking for some help as this has really stumped me, I'm on Virgin cable broadband with a very old ntl modem but I have a new Belkin ac1000 router, I wanted to get wireless as we have brought a new iPad. When I set up the router I plugged in the modem into the WAN port of the router and gone through the…
Photo storage site
I like Flickr to store my photos because a) uploading is easy b) I can not only store my photos in albums but also collections. So I can e.g. have collection like 2010 - collection holiday in USA - california album, florida album etc. c) lots of space However I am also concerned that one day it will crash and kill all my…
Missing notifications
I am using Windows 8.1 and usually when a new email arrives on the windows app, a box appears on the top right hand corner of my screen, whatever screen I am on at the time, showing that I have an email, and who it is from - many of these are from MSE. For some reason this is no longer working. I find it useful as it means…
sending a text to 300 people?
Is there a package out there that would enable me to send out the same text to 300 people? I am running an event, and don't have email addresses, only mobile numbers. Thanks
How to connect my laptop to my TV?
Hi Folks I have an Acer Aspire 7720G laptop. I often watch films from Netflix on there and would ideally want to connect that to my flat screen TV, to enable me to watch the films/programs on a bigger screen!! The laptop has the following ports: VGA port DVI port Gigabit Lan port USB ports S-video port S/PDIF port. My TV…
Http 404
Downloaded xmovies8.com when I go to play movie I keep getting this screen HTTP 404 What can I do to get over/fix this? Smudger
problem fibre broadband
i have EEfibre broadband the problem is 1 the router is upstairs and cant seem to get it to work downstairs with a telephone extension cable 1would a phone extension filter work ? 2would a power line plug work ? 3 or any other ideas thanks in advance
Forecastfox now sorted
The original version has not worked correctly for several months, it was usable by employing some workarounds. Problems with the Forecastfox Addon in Palemoon and Firefox now seem to have been sorted with the release of Forecastfox (fix version). https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/forecastfox-fix-version/ It is…
EBay problem
In my EBay account if I wanted to go back to the previous page once I have looked at a particular item and then I wanted to return to the list of items, there is a link you press Saying "back to My eBay" top left on page, these days when you press it this page appears "this webpage cannot be found" I presume it is a…
Magnetic Charger for Sony Z3 Compact Phone
I have just bought myself a Sony Z3 compact. The method of charging is a bit awkward .. having to unclip a side cover. This may, eventually break off. I've been looking online and see that a magnetic charging unit is sold, to make charging easier. has anybody bought one of these and which would they recommend. Some seem…
IE 10 downloads .doc files as .wiz
Internet Explorer has started downloading .doc files as .wiz. When I hover over a hyperlink it shows the file as .doc. But when I click on the link the filename is shown in the "View your downloads" box as .wiz. When I download the file it downloads as .wiz. When I go to the same webpage using Chrome, the file downloads…
Mix 'n' match laptop power supplies
My wife and I have had quite a few laptops over the years, and we've ended up with a little collection of power supplies. In the past I've been fairly free about mixing and matching power supplies, as long as the voltage and polarity matched. It's useful to have a few power supplies positioned strategically around the…
HP Deskjet 3050A All in One printer not printing
My black ink cartridge ran out, so I bought a remanufactured one off Ebay. I could not get this to print, and had error message saying it was empty or fake or something like that. I bought another one from Tesco, this time a refilled HP cartridge, had the same problem again. I googled the problem and tried the suggestion…
Do you read the news on your phone or tablet?
Adding text to photographs.
We have just come back from our first ever trip abroad, visiting DD in Thailand. Naturally we have myriads of photo's and we would like to add some text to it so we can remember the details. I've tried google but have not found much of interest. two computers, win8.1 and XP. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hard drive and TV compatibility
I have WD 3 TB USB 3.0 Elements Desktop Hard Drive and LG 50PK590 The TV has USB ports for external hard drives - however I cant seem to run it on the 3GB one. I've been to some forums and they've said that the max limit to run on TVs is 2GB but I cannot find it documented anywhere in my TV's manual. Is that true? Before I…
ipad + skype notification question please
Due to circumstances, I have installed various video messaging services on my ipad to to video links individually with a couple of family. We prefer to use skype, but there's something quite not right. Despite have my ipad on, by the side of me when using laptop, tow/three times I've been asked, why aren't you not…
Need a new A3 printer...driving me insane
Has anyone got an A3 printer they recommend? I have been googling all evening and not getting anywhere. I did kind of decide on the EPSON Expression Photo XP-950, it seems to have a low cost per page(a lot of the customer reviews say otherwise but with 6 cartridges at about £10 each I can imagine they need changing…

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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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