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Archives for June 2018

How to remove a name from messenger
For a short time, on my ipad/iphone, both my GF and I had our individual accounts. She has now sorted her computers out and is running Messenger on her own iPhone/ipad. If only for privacy sake how can I remove her account as it appears on my ipad/iphone without it affecting the GF Messenger on her ipad/ Iphone ?
Speakers
My Roberts radio / CD player / iPod dock has just packed in. We had a lot of use out of it,mainly the radio, and sometimes cd’s. Not so much withe the iPod dock as it was fiddly to use. Looking at replacing it, but a lot of this new streaming stuff is quite confusing. I would possibly like to play the occasional cd, but…
How to make Sheet1 the same as a Cell in Excel
Hi, I have a spreadsheet on Excel and I am wanting it to copy the cell information ie a date - 01.01.18 to replace the Sheet tab at the bottom. Example Cell E4 '01.01.18' needs to make sheet1 read '01.01.18' Many thanks for any help.
re. replacing iPod touch 5 due to failing battery
I had thought that this would be relatively simple (similar to replacing other batteries) but it appears that it isn't worth bothering due to cost. Can anyone tell me whether my docking station is likely to be compatible with an iPod Touch 6 or is the newer one different?
Microsoft Works
Anyone know where I could download a copy of Microsoft Works 8 as for some reason the Works converter is not working with my version of Word 2016? I used to have it a long time ago but I think it went with the rubbish I threw out. At least I still have the key for it.
Online bank security question.
I use Kaspersky Internet Security, which has a safe money function. I use this when checking my bank details. At present when I log on to my Santander account I get this warning message.... 21.06.2018 16.32.12;Dangerous URL…
Remove Microsoft Account
Someone was using my laptop and signed me out and signed themselves in using their own Microsoft account, now even after signing out and signing in as myself there are still traces of their account settings on my laptop. How do I eradicate all traces of them from my laptop? Windows 10 home
ALDI Medion 55" 4k Smart TV
Anyone bought one? Any good for the money? https://www.aldi.co.uk/medion-55%22-4k-smart-tv-with-hdr/p/084544211068400
Downloading transactions
I bank with Nationwide. The Internet banking interface appears to offer the opportunity to download transactions to use in the clients own spreadsheet or banking program. I have been using the facility for some time in order to keep track of my personal finances. I use KMyMoney, the Personal Finance Manager for KDE. My…
Pic collage
someone has sent me some photos as a pic-collage with 9 small photos on is there any way you can view each photo individually thanks
Laptop specs for general use and casual gaming?
Hello all, I'm looking to get a laptop for myself and my partner for general use around the house. The standard stuff, web browsing, shopping, netflix, and a bit of gaming. Now I already have a desktop PC which I built to very high specs and use for most things and gaming, so I'm not looking for a super powerful laptop…
Advice about refurbished laptop, please.
I have been looking for a small refurbished 13.3" Toshiba laptop and I would be really glad to have your advice/opinions to point me in the right direction, please. As much as it is possible I would like it to be Toshiba and 'as ready to use' as it can be, although I know I'll have to put some things on. I am most…
Company Called Justacer
Having read a Which Magazine review I am going to buy an Acer XC 780 desktop , preferably with an i5 processor. Refurbished will do. I tried Laptops Direct. They supplied (after very remarkable trouble with deliveries and returns through DPD) two machines which did not work. Got my money back. Justacer advertise this…
How to convert vhs to pc
Is there a cheap way to put vhs recordings onto a pc and into mp4 format?
Excel help please !
Hi Excel gurus,, As an example,,, I have a cell at the head of a column. Lets say the cell is B2. In B2 we have a number, for example 34. What i want to do is increase B4 by a percentage. The percentage can be variable so i will input it in cell D2 So then i want to increase the value in B2 by the percentage in D2 and…
The 92 million MyHeritage data breach
This website contains senitive and private information and it has been exposed to anyone and anybody, what could us as individuals do. They say only emails and passwords was exposed which i highly doubt is true and anyway with this information unauthorised individuals can access accounts. I see they have a UK LTD office in…
Please help me choose a laptop!
I need a small laptop for home use. I browse internet, word process, store photos and music. I can't stand waiting ages for pages to load. I like the battery to last a long time. I don't want it to cost more than necessary. Please help me choose!
Copying a folder from drive d: to drive h: using Dos
I have a folder on an external drive that I want to copy to another external drive and Windows 10 throws a wobbly and complains that some of the files need admin permission or trusted and doesn't copy them. I tried copying using dos but some files copy then it stops at the same files probably because the syntax of my…
remote power switch
Our holiday rentals business has the broadband router in the cellar (only accessed via a hatch in the hall floor) Yesterday the internet was a bit 'buggy' so I suggested a reboot of the router. Luckily there was someone on-site who could sort this, but I was wondering if there was such a thing as a temporary off button for…
Gifting books on a kindle?
I picked up a Kindle last week. Before i bought it i read that you can gift books which was a big plus point as even now my mother asks what i want for birthdays and Xmas etc and rather than just buy a load of pointless filler like i know she will no matter how much i say i don't need anything or expect anything - i rather…

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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
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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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
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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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