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Archives for June 2018

Old laptop hard drive going. Lost half stuff! Argh!
Hello! My old laptop has been on the way out for some time now. Stopped working on the wifi, then the ethernet card gave up the ghost. On my 2nd plug in wifi adapter now. I am trying to get all my stuff off it on to my new laptop. All folders are set to sharing but it won't share my folders on the desktop. Then I tried to…
loading old game onto W10 laptop help
Help needed to run an old game I have on disc. The game ‘Machinarium’ is on disc and I loaded and played it on my old laptop which I think was windows 7 or 8 with no problems, ‘no longer have that laptop’. I now have windows 10 on newish laptop and I can’t get it to load although I have read it should run ok on…
Don't want to sign in on start up
Since yesterday when I started an account with microsoft, when i start up my laptop (W10) I have to sign in which I don't want. Googled and saw go to settings, type innetplwiz and untick the sign in box, but cannot find that route, Can anyone make it simpler please?
Tablet lifespan?
Really more of a thread for those who've had more than 1 tablet, especially if they've owned both iPad and an Android device. Years ago my wife got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1". It was great at first but (i forget the exact timeframe....) no later than 24 months old it started to become incredibly laggy. Battery became very…
Office outlook 2007
I am using office outlook 2007,until recently when emails are in my inbox a brief description of the contents was shown in the inbox column this as now gone how do I reinstate this preview Thanks
format sd card
HI all hope someone can help me please iv a camera with a sd card 1 gb and its full of photoes that id like to keep but when i put it into my main computer it says it needs formatting iv tried a few others and they keep saying the same am i doing somthing wrong or do i need to formatt it would i loose everything on the…
O2 Mobile Phone Contract
I have a very old Samsung S4 mobile phone. I got the phone on a pay monthly contract with o2 paying separately for the phone and the tariff. The phone was paid off over a year ago and currently I pay £6.24 per month for the tariff only on a contract up until April 2019. The phone is starting to play up and knocks itself…
Best way to "add" router ethernet ports?
I've run out of router ports on my Virgin Media Super Hub 3, and I need to add one more. The joy of having a "connected home" means the router's ethernet ports are currently full with connections to wonderful gadgets like the Hive hub, our powerline system, and a couple of other wonderful gadgets I won't bore you with, but…
slow speed/internet drops out
This is similar to the JB post but I thought I should keep it separate. I have ADSL broadband with plusnet; power plugs connect 2 TVs and a desktop to the network, but only one of these devices is ever in use at a time. I have been used to getting speeds in the region of 17 but for the past couple of days speed has been…
Need help turning camera on on laptop please.
I'm trying to use Skype but my camera is not working. Ive followed youtube instructions and done the things suggested but it is not working. I go into settings/privacy/camera but it shows that the camera is 'On'. When I go to camera I just see a grey square with a camera on it with a line through. The F8 key shows the same…
How does Mobile insurance with banks work? Does it cover purchases prior to getting the insurance?
Hello all, How does Mobile insurance with banks work? Does it cover purchases prior to getting the insurance? E.g. I get the insurance from a bank I bank with but the phone I want to cover I bought it in January. Would it cover it? Can I claim if there is damage to the phone?
Mobile or Tablet upgrade
I previously bought a mobile handset separate from the SIM contract It is coming up to 2yrs and I am looking at o options I will certainly get a different SIM contract as tthe price is going up substantially But I am wondering whether to upgrade phone or tablet I used to use my phone for browsing in the evening, but in an…
Poundland USB "Fast Charge" cables
Poundland sell different types of USB sync/charger cables - some said "fast charge" and others seemed to imply they wouldn't support fast charging. Is this accurate? I've tried various old USB cables with my Samsung fast charger and all deliver a fast charge so I'm somewhat sceptical...
Alternative to Google new style calendar
Out of curiosity I Google to see if it was possible to revert to old Google calendar layout. Seems I'm not alone. Thousands have registered their feelings,constructively but Google say, no way. Folk are now seeking an alternative. Do you use something similar to that old style that will Sync?.
Moov now tracker - Amazon, returns & rights
Now firstly, if i've no right to return or refund then i've no right to return & that's that. I'm just here trying to find out if i can go anywhere with this. 28th May i bought from Amazon a Moov Now tracker purely for use when swimming.…
Amazon Echo Dot account Help
hi I have a subscription (Echo monthly £3.99) with my Amazon echo dot. I have just upgraded to the larger Echo, can I transfer my account from the echo Dot to the new Echo device or do I have to cancel the echo dot then resubscribe again to the new device? Thanks in advance
New recording device for my Sony TV, Advice please.
I have a 32" Sony smart TV and my Sony KDL HDD Freeview DVD recorder will soon need to be replaced. I have tried to Google but the problem is I do not know exactly what kind of recording device I need - a nice up to date one. I would prefer Sony - although I am not sure what to look for. I would like to be able to record…
Recycling cables
Hi everyone—hope I'm in the right place. I'm having a major declutter before moving house and have a bag full of cables without their associated devices. I don't need any of them but am loathe to just bin them if they can be recycled. Does anyone know of anywhere I can take them for this? Thanks in advance!
Facebook - cant read all replies & responses
Tricky to explain but its as though the normal facebook background has changed so the box with posts in doesn't seem long enough for replies/comments therefore I can only read half the comment as it extends beyond the box (and my sight). Does anyone know what I mean?
Resize Page From Passport For Evisa
Hi can Someone please advise how I can do the above if possible without downloading As I need to attach it to e visa application Await your response

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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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