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Archives for September 2018

Getting rid of Hive system?
I posted earlier today about some Hive queries but on more research I’ve decided I want rid! It’s scary! Does anyone know how easy and costly it is to get rid of it and put a regular thermostat back in? I.e. take back control of my boiler! I can’t seem to find anything online about it which makes me wonder if it’s even…
Very - Acer Laptop Specs Correct?
Hi all, I'm looking at a laptop on Very, it the Aspire 5 Intel Core i3, 8Gb RAM, 1Tb Hard Drive, 17.3 inch Laptop - Black. Item Number: MQUG61E I noticed a review stating it was NOT full HD as stated but infact 1600x900. Reviewed only 1 month ago. I spoke to an advisor via chat about it, who basically just read the…
Seeking low-cost quad core laptop with 32GB RAM capability
Hi, Need some advice on a laptop. I need a quad core laptop capable of taking 32gb Ram. Initially 16gb will suffice, but I plan to run several VMs and at some point I may need to add more RAM. I’m aware 16GB RAM modules are super expensive!... so right now I can only afford a laptop that is capable of taking 32g not one…
Control heating over internet for community hall
Can anyone recommend a setup for our Village hall such that we can switch the heating on and off remotely? * It needs to not rely on a mobile phone. * A simple heating on/off would suffice. We don't need a day timer function at all, although "put heating on for 4 hours" would be a perfect function. * Thermostat control…
two prong light bulbs working loose
Hi I have a light fitting (well 3 to be precise) in a row in my open plan kitchen diner. Each light has 6 spiral arms (like the galaxy but not quite so bright) with a small 2 pronged bulb. They worked fine but now after 5 years despite not much attention they are all coming loose in that the holes the prongs plug into seem…
Hive Confusion!
Hi Forum Sorry in advance if this isn’t easy to follow but here goes; We have just moved into our new house last Saturday and the heating is operated using a Hive system. The previous owners left us all the bits including thermostat and hub. We fiddled around with it, set a programme and had heating for a few days. Then on…
Forgotton PC password on windows 10
Hi I hope someone can please help me. I have a laptop that I would like to use but children kept getting on there so I changed the password but now stupidly can't remember it!! I know! I have changed the microsoft password by using my home computer but it seems that I may of had another account on the PC as this does not…
mLooking for a college laptop ($500 USD budget)
Hey guys, I'm off to college in a few short months and thus have been hunting for a laptop that fits my needs. It's been a while since I've looked into anything computer related so I feel completely out of place in my search. I have a pretty solid desktop PC I will be bringing so the laptop doesn't have to be anything…
Being bombarded by LinkedIn emails
Is there any way to stop these - my Outlook spam folder records many of these "you appeared in XXX searches ...." emails. They appear to have been sent by different people. I can block them individually but is there any way to block them all?
new gmail layout
Can anyone tell me how to go back to the old version of gmail? I have been into the gog wheel (setting) but there isn't an option to go back
What's the point of DAB radio?
Bought a new car a month or so back. It's fitted with both FM and DAB radio. Has the first long trip today and found that DAB 'appears' to be a completely pointless. As soon as I left the city (Bristol) it just gave up! Long pauses with the odd one second of sound. At one point there was silence for a good 4 to 5 minutes!…
New laptop needed soon
My laptop is getting very slow. Every time win 10 does an update it seems to screw things up. This time Chrome and Firefox are both in conflict with Kaspersky total security. It's telling me to update or uninstall Kaspersky which I am not going to do. Kaspersky is completely up to date. I am going to uninstall then…
Loft aerial & wiring
Hi all, not sure if this should go in the TV forum, but here goes anyway.. I’m a complete techie amateur, have recently moved in to a house and have been trying to figure out the previous owner’s aerial and wiring set up. I think I have just about got my head around it now, but need some advice if you would be so kind?…
Tablet
Looking for a good cheap tablet, that I can use a keyboard on. I've read reviews on the cheap ones and they all seem to be really slow, or just good for internet browsing? Thanks in advance.
condensing my tower to a tiny pc.
Hi All Just had a question on my personal home PC setup. I have a rather large custom built PC using an Antec case and space is becoming a bit of a premium in my house with the recent purchase of a large monitor. Rather than sell the base unit I would like to reuse it but need to condense it down to a smaller case ideally…
New cpu advice
Hello My boy wants to look into upgrading his pc. This is the spec he has at the moment: http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=282895721237&category=179&pm=1&ds=0&t=1530717109000&ver=0 I've looked into ram and have 1 free slot for another 8gb stick of ddr3, 1tb hdd is already near full with…
Outlook Office 365 stopped working
Been fine for 9 months. Nothing coming through today. Just error message Outlook express cannot synchronize subscribed folders for...(my email address) Error cannot connect to the server. Any ideas how to put right? Thanks
Motherboards & CPUs
Having assembled 2 or 3 PCs for my own use the one i am using now is about due to be retired ,i have been trying to source a inexpensive or budget motherboard and matching cpu I have tried Scan, EBuyer,Bt and amazon and find that the prices are expensive can anyone suggest where i can find a new ATX motherboard with DDR4…
letters keep disappearing on my Note 4
Think I put this on the wrong forum firstly. I dont know how to add a picture so I will try to explain. Characters keep disappearing on my Note 4 screen. So: I could be looking at Amazon for instance and the description of a product is just a mass of missing characters or part characters in the description and unreadable.…
Outdoor CCTV IP camera
Can someone recommend a good outdoor camera? It will need to be PoE, with good night view (will be used in a garden, fairly small, longest distance from camera would be 10 m) and a good angle (not too wide to distort the image, I would say 90/100 degrees). My budget is £100 max.

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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
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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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