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Archives for July 2017

E-commerce site
I'm in the very early stages of setting up a crafts business. I'd like to setup a website that I can use to show off my products. I'm wondering whether to sell products on the site as well, or leave that to places like Etsy/Ebay etc. I'd create the site using wordpress, and if I went down the full on shop approach I'd use…
error code 0x80073712
ref 2017-07 (kb4025342) nephews rather old laptop , had win 10 in it but hard drive died , installed replacement drive and downloaded iso from microsoft , refuses to install said update SFC run and ok full system rebuild done , still no joy msu file (for above) downloaded on USB stick , (on other computer) copied to hard…
Safe to sell provided routers?
I have one brand new Plusnet router and two BT routers all surplus to requirements. Are these registered to my account or is it safe to give them to a charity shop or sell them please?
compensation!
I recently bought a cartridge for my printer from a company on Amazon which leaked everywhere. The company refunded the money right away but the only comment they made was that it can happen. I suspect the cartridge was a counterfeit because it jammed the printer & on inspection did not have the same details on the side of…
Unwanted Emails
I use Virgin Media email. I have suddenly started getting lots of spam which is not filtered. Does anyone know how I can block them? Please.
HP Laserjet P1102 printer will not instal on Windows 10 PC
I was given a new printer (HP laserjet P1102) well over two years ago, but never bothered to add it to my computer, as I already had a working printer. I have recently bought a new desktop computer, Windows 10 but I am not able to install the printer. I tried the CD which came with the printer, but the install just seems…
How to edit home movie dvds?
I have some family dvd footage that I want to edit. What's the best way to do this? It was filmed on Hi8 videos and converted to VHS before being recorded to a DVD. Is there a good free editor that I can download and edit the footage with as there's loads of bits that need to be removed or made into smaller sections.
slow smart tv on on demand
How can I speed my broadband up. My Samsung tvs are slow when using on demend
Help ! I have changed settings on windows 10 and I can't find msoutlook now !!
I have done something silly and can't find outlook now. I used to go to the squared box in the bottom left corner and could see all of my regularly used programs; like outlook,google chrome, etc. but now I can only see all programs that have been installed (I think). Outlook is not included. Please help as I do need this…
Windows Live Mail 2012 -Groups problem
Hi, Recently updated from WLM 2011 to MLM 2012 no problems until I use 'groups' in the BCC line they don't get transmitted. My group is 32 addresses, if I use say 2 addresses in a test group then that is OK. Clearly there is a problem somewhere? my email ISP is BT yahoo mail. Is there a group number limit? Mike.
Antminer L3+
I missed the initial offering of the antmainer L3+ Anybody know where I can get one for near to original offered price? I don't want to pay twinge the price from amazon
Simple Accounting Software
I am Treasurer of a small Charity Organisation We are looking for a simple free Accounting Application to manage our finances Does anyone have any recommendations for this please Many thanks
No low battery warning on laptop
My HP Pavilion g is about 4 years old and has served me well. Until a couple of weeks ago a warning would ping up to tell me if battery level was getting low and I would plug in to the mains if I needed to continue working. For an unknown reason this warning has stopped working, so the laptop will just stop working. There…
Tesco tablet as good as iPad?
Any help would be appreciated if possible please. I only know about iPad as that's all I've had but DIL who lives abroad has been told a Tesco tablet is good and has asked me to have a look! Hence I'm asking for your valuable help! Many thanks. :)
Laptop for author
Hi, I am looking to purchase a laptop for my wife who is currently attempting to start writing books. She would basically need word processing, and would also like plenty storage on the machine to store photo's and videos from years of external bringing up kids and capturing every moment. Can you recommend a cheap laptop…
Legally ripping music off youtube
I'm looking for recommendations of the best conversion sites to rip music from youtube to convert to mp3. Haven't done it before, so not sure what to do
Strange login issues, different browsers.
Thought i spotted a glitch on here and wondered if its my settings or the forum. I use uBlock Origin and also NoScript. So opened Opera which does not have any addons, installed. I only really use it to see how a site should look sometimes due to Firefox being locked down blocking almost everything. So i type in the MSE…
Ring Doorbell
Hello all, has anyone out there got a Ring Doorbell and if so do you know how to turn down the volume on the actual bell you put on the wall outside, I know you can adjust inside but it is so loud outside it's annoying my neighbours! Thanks all
Buying a refurbished laptop
I am thinking of getting one of the below any thoughts or better suggestions? HP Elitebook 8440p, 3 Year Warranty i5 Laptop, 8 GB Memory, 1TB HDD, Wireless for £299 http://www.cheaplaptopcompany.co.uk/laptops/Manufacturer/Refurbished-HP-Laptops/refurbished-hp8440p-3year or this * Intel i5 2.5GHz 2nd Gen Processor * 8GB RAM…
Turn on ringer for wharfedale phone!?
Hi, I've recently bought a used Wharefdale SN100-1 cordless home telephone, and although it rings when its on the base-unit, the handset itself, doesn't ring out loud when its away from the base-unit! It's not broken, I just need to know HOW to activate/switch on the handset ringer please!?? Thank you in advance, Darren

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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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