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Archives for December 2015

Problem with camera and dvd player
DH wants to transfer videos he has taken on his Canon Powershot Camera into the DVD player. He has bought a HDM lead so can look at the video on the TV screen, but cannot find a way to save it on DVD hard drive. Any suggestions
PC doesn't recognise USB 3 Connection
Hi Can anyone help please. I have a reasonably new pc running windows 10 upgraded in the summer. I have a number of USB3 ports and am trying to connect a WD hard drive but it's not recognized. I have a usb 3 cable and when I plug it into the standard usb port it is recognised. I have a feeling it used to work before…
What about this for a reasonably budget PC?
Any thoughts on this as a reasonably budget PC for £399 and potentially at sub £350? The key things I'm looking at are the processor and graphics and whilst I don't intend to use it for gaming etc, would it be able to run something like Train Simulator? The amount of RAM seems reasonable (to me anyway) and the fact it has…
Headphones don't work with Lenovo laptop
Hello All I have a year-old Lenovo Z50-70 laptop. I've never used headphones with it before but now I need to, and it doesn't work! I've tried a pair of headphones and also my smartphone earphones. Neither work. Neither of the above are recognised under Device Manager. All drivers are up to date and all Windows 10 updates…
CCTV - is this possible ?
I would like to install a small/unobtrusive camera under my front porch canopy.There is a mains supply cable nearby powering a lantern. I don't want to trail cables all around the outside of the house so would it be possible to power a camera off this cable with a transformer of some kind...as I assume cameras are normally…
AVG's Web TuneUp put millions of Chrome users at risk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35198435 Oh dear. That won't do AVG's reputation much good.
32 or 64GB SDHC micro card
Looking for a 32 or 64GB SDHC micro card to use in a dash cam, prefer Kingston and 64GB, but looking at this 32GB one from MOBYMEMORY , at the price it seems pretty good. Any comments? ETA. what is the difference between SDHC and SDXC and would they work in same cameras? .
BBC website down?
I can't seem to access the BBC.co.uk website or it's weather page this morning. Never had a problem with them before. Is it me or are others having the same issue? Update: ok it's not me apparently, it's their servers ... http://www.isitdownrightnow.com/bbc.co.uk.html
Sim/device contacts question
Not sure if this is 'phones' or 'techie', I'll try here. I got a new android phone, and I've put all my contacts into it. Part way through the process I noticed there's an option to save them to sim or save to device, so I continued saving to sim as that's what I'd started. Is there a way to copy all contacts from the sim…
Adding pics to forum posts using iPad?
Evening all Despite months of trying I still can't figure out how to add pictures and gifs to my posts. I want to include some images from a goggle search but whenever I tap my iPad screen I get a message'copied to camera roll' but that's about it. I can't find the images anywhere on my iPad Any advice on how to do it?…
Android TV Boxes - Info and Legality?
Hi all, A number of friends seem to be raving now about having an android TV box claiming all manner of TV viewing (live premiership football, latest films etc). I believe they are talking about Jailbroken ones. I am not particularly savvy with TV Technology, and wondered if someone could explain a bit about Android boxes…
Help me build a sub £200 PC and Mini PC for a bit more...
It's been probably 7-10 years since I built one or two PCs and things have changed alot from the IDE days and Athlon/Sempron processors. I am looking for the best desktop PC with Windows 7 installed(£30 ish licenses on Amazon) and as I used to love the old Shuttle Mini PCs, a mini desktop too. Can any techies out there…
new laptop stuck on microsoft account
Got a new laptop for xmas, just setting it up, managed to connect to internet then i created a microsoft account and it said please wait, its been like this for an hour now, the screen is blank and all i have is the curser.any ideas??
What computer should I buy?
I'm not a technical person at all. I have a Dell 725 printer and Canoscan Lide 20 scanner, this is in the box room with the old type tower computer. I use a Samsung notebook, which I connect to the internet with. The Samsung is not in the best of health, it gets very hot and the cable connection is sellotaped. I would like…
Nexus 9 pixelated display/screen
Hi all, I would like to ask opinions if the photo here is due to a software or a hardware fault. I get a similar issue on my Nexus 9, only way to resolve it is to do a reboot but it doesn't entirely solve it as it happens again.
Delete photo in picasa web
Hi Can anyone help please, every time i attach a photo to send in Gmail, it opens a box with the options to upload photos, there are really old photos in there and i can't work out how to get rid of them I have deleted all photos in G+ and i have never used picasa, and my phone isnt synced in photo's so no idea how they…
Now TV Sports Pass
If I buy a Now TV Sports Pass for 7 days will I be able to record and save programmes? I am a Sky customer.
Free Download WinX DVD Copy Pro (was $50) before New Year Giveaway ends
Just share if you folks need a powerful DVD copy software. WinX DVD Copy Pro is free for Windows users to download till 20/01/2016, helps perfectly backup all your DVD discs. >> http://www.winxdvd.com/giveaway/windows-10-dvd-copy.htm Here is a screenshot of the giveaway page FYI:
building a speaker/music system
Kids/Wife very kindly bought me a record player for christmas so that I can finbally listen to my vinyl again. It is currently set up to run via the AUX on the stereo in the living room via an RCA connection. I also have a set of wireless headphones I can plug durectly into the turntable which itself has a decent pre-amp.…
Alarm clock radio that can be configured from computer?
I am looking for a new alarm clock radio for my bedroom. I have a fairly irregular work pattern, so need the alarm to go off at a different time every day. I also find that the user interface on most alarm clock radios are a bit of a faff, especially if you need to alter them every night. So what I'd ideally like is a…

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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
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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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