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Archives for January 2018

Hotmail stopped syncing (Windows phone)
My oldest Hotmail.com is set up as my main Microsoft account on my Nokia Lumia 920. (I know Windows phone isn't everyone's cup of tea but I love it and have never had any problems with it before) Has always worked fine, never had a problem until about a month ago when this Hotmail account suddenly stopped syncing. When I…
Very slow download of books to Kindle
About five yrs ago, I bought my wife a kindle and via my amazon account, downloaded about 400/500 books and we both remember it was easy. She is now on the last few and asked I download more. Since then, we have moved house and I needed to change to wifi password on Kindle, this I did. I have also changed laptop. Even so,…
POP3 to IMAP
A friend has a W10 laptop which she shares with husband - two separate user A/C's - which they use Windows Live Mail to access their emails via POP3. She has since purchased a new laptop and wants to have her emails on there ... and on her phone ... as well as on the old laptop. Is it just as simple as changing the…
Audio books ..
Howdy! I joined audible last month. Finished the first book within 2 weeks. Only allowed 1 book a month . I was just browsing and saw “all you can books “. Sounds good . Not sure if to join . Is audible the best for audiobooks ? Thanks
Can't use live mail account after fixing security
Yesterday Google asked me to fix security on various 'apps' and asked me to press on various buttons to automatically resolve them. I assume one must have been my live mail email account under perhaps a different name than 'live mail', since I can't seem to use it now. It comes up with this error. I am logged into Google…
Recycle Bricked Chromebook using Raspberry Pi
I've acquired 2 Raspberry Pi Zero W boards, including header pins, from ebay for less than £10 for the pair inc delivery (thanks to people who cannot spell when they list items on Ebay). They normally retail with the header pins at around £13 each plus postage. One of the Raspberry Pi (RPi) I am going to be using to build…
Anyone thinking of buying an Apple Homepod?
I won't , at £319 too rich for me https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-homepod/homepod?cid=CDM-EU-4705&cp=em-P0018242-393094&sr=em
MalwareBytes using all available RAM
I just booted into Windows 7 (64-bit) and noticed that the MalwareBytes system tray icon hadn't appeared. I waited a while, then started MB manually. A pop-up appeared saying, "Real-Time Protection turned off". It doesn't seem possible to turn it back on or stop the pop-up reappearing. With my idle PC using 1 or 2GB RAM,…
Domain and email account
Hi Apologies if this is not the correct place to post this. I have a cheap domain that came with a free email account which I have had for 12 years. I think it is about £6 per year. I have received an email saying that they have ceased trading and I need to transfer it. Does anyone know/recommend where I should go. I do…
Samsung Galaxy S8+ Model SM G955T
This Old Codger is needing help please in the following task: I wish to listen to iTunes that I have on my Widows 10 PC, would someone please point me in the right direction in language that this Old Codger can grasp please... I would like to be able to use a USB 3.0 32GB memory stick with my iTunes on it. Kind regards...
Where to store important family videos and photos?
I have videos on my iPad and they take up a lot of storage. I've also got more on a pocket camcorder and I've photos saved on snapfish and iCloud (which is almost full so I'll have to start paying for storage). I want to move everything to one place but I'm not sure where is best or safest long term. I'm completely useless…
Now TV Smart Stick.
I think I am going to be tempted to buy one of these when they become available to buy.. https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/25/sky-now-tv-smart-stick/ I already have an Amazon Fire Stick which I find excellent, but the Now Stick means I'll be able to purchase individual football matches without having to sunscribe to Sky…
Do I keep this all in one printer?
I ordered this all in one printer, scanner, copier from argos: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6558769 It was at a price I can afford with lots of good reviews. I asked my father to pick it up for me on his way home from work. What I got was this printer: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7499236 I checked the item number on…
win 7 laptop password
neighbour asking me to assist , old laptop , but has his favourite prog on it (bridge lessons?) no installation disk , not sure if 32 bit or 64 bit , just sits at screen awaiting windows password no cd writer here , but access to pendrives looked at a million "suggested" ways in google/youtube any thoughts please
AOL Change
Since AOL has discontinued its desktop I am having trouble with attachments. If I want to attach an excel thing to an email it send me to AOL as a default and I have to get around it which is annoying, how can I make Excel take me to my firefox broswer where I collect my email from?
Cd/dvd drive for latest imac ( high Sierra ) . Help please ..
Howdy Looking for the above . Any recommendations ? Thanks :)
Compact colour Printer / scanner wanted for latest Mac OS
Howdy ! Could somebody point me in the direction of the above ? Initially I will want to print cv .Not much else really . Probably would use it more for scanning tbh. Something that has ink supplied . Don’t want to pay a fortune months later , when I use for the first time in ages .:rotfl: Don’t mind cordless . Want it for…
tomtom go 50miles restriction
Ive just downloaded the tomtom Go app on android and it says that its has 50 miles of navigation but does anyone know if I can uninstall/reinstall when I hit 50 miles to reset or does it link to my App store email address? Thanks
Samsung getting on my nerves.
Am using a Samsung Galaxy S8+ with latest software installed. Is there anyway to... 1) Switch Bixby off? It never asked me if I wanted it yet downloads stuff without me having any say in the matter. I don't want it. 2) It keeps popping up notifications "click here to use your Samsung account" I don't want to use ANY…
Can’t trace his domain
My nephew loaded Perfect Player onto my fire stick. He installed a url on it that has given me about 5000 stations !!! I’m trying to figure who actually owns that web site, or at least the home page and a few other bits and pieces: I’ve tried various combination of the site in the whosis search engine. I’ve even tried to…

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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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