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Archives for March 2017

Remote Control Sockets
Looking for some good remote control sockets to turn off equipment so it's not on standby Ive seen a couple of brands no more standy & energenie I had some previously but they stopped working and the range wasn't that good. Can anyone who has used any give a recomendation please?
Any free calibration discs/tools out there for UHD/4K?
Just purchased a full UHD Samsung. On my old (still working well!) Toshiba Regza 1080p TV I found free calibration patterns online & burnt them to disc-difference was STAGGERING. Which have EXACT settings for adjusting picture/AV forums have a video (not watched it yet)......best to use these or is there a free UHD…
Is this a virus or scam?
OH turned her laptop and a message came up saying you have gone to a dangerous site phone 0800 ...... to sort it out. She had not gone to any doggey sites and had just turned it on. She immediately crashed the computer a did a virus scan
Garmin 310XT: NOTHING HAPPENING
Hi I have had a Garmin 310XT for about 18 months. When I turn it on it goes to the Garmin first screen and then nothing. It does not move onto the searching for a satellite page. I have turned it on at a number of different locations and still nothing happens. It does not go past the main screen. I tried the start button…
Useful numbers to have on your mobile phone?
Do you have any good suggestions for organisations' numbers to save on your phone, please? Perhaps useful in an emergency or unexpected situation? Or just ones that help you stay organised in everyday life? Do you have local police station, local A&E or anything like that? Mucho gracias :grinheart
Yahoomail into outlook 2016
Bloody hell, i do not think ive ever been able to sync my yahoo to outlook over the years - never seems to work for me... If someone can help me that would be really helpful - ive followed online guide step by step yet this error keeps coming up: Log onto incoming mail server (POP3): The connection to the server was…
Amazon Workmail - Anyone using it here in the UK?
HI everyone, does anyone here use Amazon Work Mail as an official domain name email provider please? Ie my name @joebloggs.co.uk (just realised that the forum is suspecting me of posting personal email addresses and might be blocking) : I want to set up my website/ business name domain as the @ address for a better looking…
cant bookmark pages in Chrome
Never had trouble before but all of a sudden I cannot bookmark web pages I want to keep in Chrome Any suggestions?
Group email I pad
Hi techies I'm looking to set up a group email with about 9 contacts on my i pad. Is there an easy way of doing this or do I need to use a special app from the AppStore. Have looked online and you need to be doing about 30 steps, is there an easier way please?
SD channels looking pants on a 4k/full UHD TV-can resolution be altered to 1080p?
:beer: Hi guys/gals-soz-you're probably sick of me by now but the Samsung Series 6 UEJU6000 is looking to be a purchase shortly (see my other thread(s) ). Question.....seen various posts saying SD channels on say SKY look cr*p on UHD/4K & better on a native 1080p Full HD tv (which I have at the moment -sd a good picture)…
Powerline
I'm having problems with slow internet speed. My internet cones down the phone line and is usually between 15 and 17 download speed. At times it drops markedly and this seems to be down to wifi interference. Changing to channel 11 hasn't solved it, so I'll try another channel today. However I do have some powerline plugs -…
Freeware to restore lost e-mails in Outlook Express
Hi guys! I can access my e-mail via gmail online but hate the format! Also I find thunderbird a bit 'sticky'. Whilst probably having too many files/pages/progs etc open my PC (old XP!!!!) crashed & on entering Outlook Express-synced to GMAIL- no messages at all in any folders & this error message (Outlook Express did not…
SanDisk Clip Jam MP3 Player Frozen
I recently bought a SanDisk Clip Jam MP3 Player to use when running. Apart for the sound not being loud I am happy with the MP3 Player. However it has frozen on me in the middle of a song and no matter what button I press nothing happens. I cannot even get it to turn off. Any suggestions? Thanks
Microsoft SQL Server 14 Error message
Every time I try to install my new Diabetes Management software on my Windows 10 desktop I get the following error message: Error 27502. Could not connect to Microsoft SQL Server ‘(local)\ACCUCHEK360’. [DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen (Connect()).]SQL Server does not exist or access denied. (17) It looks as if SQL Server 2005 was…
What is the best iPhone data eraser?
I am due to sell my iPhone 4s, and upgrade it to a second hand 6s. I would like to ensure all my data (browser history, emails, texts, phone calls, passwords, debit card numbers) are permanently deleted, and have been looking at data cleaners. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have been reading the reviews but most…
Hevc/h265 playback, really thick (!) Question re: playback on 4k/ultra HD TV!
hi all! Ta for great advice so far. Samsung 4k seems way to go. Checked all techy connections etc and called supplier to confirm these, all OK! HEVC/H265 file types. The USB playback does not have this listed as a recognized file type. No great shakes as don't,t anticipate downloading in this format and in the unlikely…
Ipad help
At the moment I have 16GB Ipad 4.... It's starting to run out of space and some apps keep crashing and it's slow sometimes... I am looking to upgrade to a newer Ipad version (Soon won't have enough space to Update/Play CSR 2 :( ) will give old Ipad to mum... Don't Know what Ipad to get. Things I will use the Ipad for…
printing using an online service
My printer has died... even when it was working, each time I went to use it the cartridges had dried up! My printing needs are quite modest so I am considering not replacing the printer and using either an online or a high street print service Has anyone tried this? Rgds, Tony
Cant update Office for Mac 2011 as I'm running Mavericks
I'm running Mavericks and also Office 2011 for Mac. I've had a couple of updates from Microsoft, one classed as critical but can't install because apparently Mavericks is too old! Everytime i think of upgrading, I get a bit wary, some think Sierra is brilliant, others say stay with Mavericks and are of the school that if…
Sky Ymail e-mail
I find Sky's advice about changes to their support for third party e-mail accounts very confusing and different technical support staff have given me different information. The latest person I spoke to insisted that POP3 accounts will still be supported. We tried to update it to IMAP anyway but I found that I could not…

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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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