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Have i been scammed ?
Bit of a worrying moment, i have a funny feeling about this site https://marrakechmarathon.com/ Ive just put in my c/card details etc and agreed to pay 50 euro entry, i have received a very unconvincing email saying thanks for paying 55 euro, further searching pulls up what i now believe to be the official site, the above…
Advise please for streaming legally films at multiply sites
Hi all looking for advice for watching movies at various sites legally. Its for a kids club and currently we are using apple TV, Universal rated movies only, but concerned that you can only use your apple id on a maximum of a few sites before each sites are effected. Are there any other kind of legal services out there for…
Laptop not picking up new net connection
Only picks it up with an ethernet cable. When I remove the cable, its gone. It picked up my old address net and the office one no problems back in the day. Phone and tv ok. Any advice please?
Google mini operating other people's equipment
Our google mini operates no1 son's heating and TV - he lives 5 miles away and he also has a google mini. So our google mini will change his heating or switch it off, and play programmes on his TV from Netflix using no2 son's netflix account. No2 son doesn't have a google mini and only visits occasionally since he's a…
coding project for son
My son fancies himself as a coder and is headed for an IT career. He already programs and gets paid for it from contacts he's made on the internet. Mostly Java server side stuff though he has learnt other languages too. I set him the project of a sudoku solving program for the summer holidays. Within 24 hours and as a…
Following someone on twitter but not getting their tweets
I have been following someone, a minor celebrity, on twitter for some time now and then a couple of months ago, I stopped getting their tweets. I thought maybe they had blocked followers who were not friends, but in that case wouldn't I get a message to say I was blocked? So I thought they had changed their id but they put…
Can’t connect to a TV aerial- coaxial cable
This is probably really basic question, but I would much appreciate your help. I got new TV with Freeview and aerial cable to connect it. When I got it home it turned out there's no aerial plug in the wall, just Virgin box from previous tenants. I asked my landlord and was told that there are two TV points, one in the…
HDMI lead from laptop
I have a HP Pavilion laptop that I have connected to my Samsung SyncMaster 2494 HM monitor and even though I have adjusted the resolution to fit the monitor the picture is not as sharp and clear as what is on the laptop monitor. I used the HDMI lead to see what I got with my desktop and I get the same poor picture compared…
AV Powerline or Mesh ?
BT Home hub/ superfiber plus with BT box about 200m away, fibre not up to house. Generally good speeds connectivity, able to stream to smart TV MOST the time but occasional issues with drop out, especially if OH has her old laptop on in the same room. In Kitchen streaming to other TV via firestick a bit less reliable.…
opera not showing saved passwords
In the Opera browser if you go to menu, settings, privacy and security, show all passwords it only shows 3 of my passwords, all the rest are not shown. I have 6 websites that I automatically log onto, all successfully yet Opera does not show these 3 missing websites and their passwords. Why?
Anyone using a curved monitor for 3D or CAD?
Starting to get a few faint vertical lines on my 24" HP monitor so maybe time for a replacement. I do a lot of CAD / 3D design for 3D printing items. Wondering if anyone uses a 27" widescreen curved monitor and does it keep dimension accuracy? On my current monitor i use 1600x1200 for browsing, but switch to 1920x1080 for…
Add files to bootable Linux CD ISO image...?
I have a live CD .ISO image file for an old unsupported Linux OS, which I've tested (by booting it from a burnt CD). But now I want to add new files to the .ISO. Also, it would be rather handy to boot from USB or hard drive, rather than CD. I tried using Rufus, which supposedly "burns" CD ISO images to USB, but my USB…
Outlook recall. Won't stop
Hi,! I have not posted before but could do with some help. I have recalled a message that I sent through outlook however I am getting lots of recalled messages. I have created a rule so that they move into my trash however I am!really!concerned that the company I recalled the message from will be getting lots of messages…
photos
have 100s of photos on my laptop which is just about had it .am looking to replace it but before it gives up altogether I would like to take the photos off it what would be the best way to do this ,nothing to complicated if possible as am not really technical minded .
Smart Lighting - Where to start?
Thinking about starting to get some smart lighting but bewildered on where to begin? I have quite a few GU10 LED downlights and don't want to have to replace them and may even get more - can I even get Google Home control over GU10 LED lights? I believe I do have an 'N' in most of my light switches which I think is…
A camera to record your garden or drive?
To keep things short & sweet i'm looking at some sort of device to record out of my living room window or upstairs window to record the drive and fence while i'm away from the house. I'll be gone for around 10 hours so it'd need to be something that records that long. I'm really not interested in recording beyond my drive…
Is this ok for £299? Acer Swift 1
Hi, I am looking for a laptop for basic browsing, and photo storage. A backlit keyboard would be great too. Came across an Acer Swift 1 for £299. Here are the specs; Operating System Windows 10 Home Operating System Architecture 64-bit Processor & Chipset Processor Manufacturer Intel Processor Type Pentium Processor…
Factory re set on s8
If i where to do the above on my phone would still be able to use in India as purchased in London as my last question used phone in London but now asking for password contacted network provider the say contact supplier
Unable to print.
Until a couple of days ago, printing has never been an issue, always worked as normal. I had word documents to print of however they are sitting in the print queue but not printing. Printer (HP) is working, as a maintenance print carries out ok. Any thoughts before I launch it out the window?
Skype - new version problems
Those contacts I have managed to contact, and myself, are all having big problems with the latest version of Skype - which will be mandatory after September. Does anyone know of an 'idiots guide' to the new version?

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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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