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Archives for December 2018

Whatsapp
I am a bit of a Technophobe and wondered if it is easy to download and run Whatsapp on an android phone ?
Cordless landline phones - question
Probably a naive question but can anyone help? For a moment the other day I thought I'd lost the use of both upstairs extensions of our downstairs landline. Eventually I worked out the problem and they're both now back working - but it gave rise to a thought. If ever the line serving them does break, I'd hate to think of…
does this USB-C hub exist?
I'm looking for a USB-C hub to go with a new MacBook Air. I didn't think it would be that hard to find one that had all three of the following on the back - HDMI port (for connecting a second monitor), a USB 3.0 port (for connecting a back up hard drive for Time Machine) and a USB-C port (so I can charge through it) - I've…
Humax box
We have a Humax foxstat HDR box, we have had it for a number of years, recently it has stopped recording, how can I check the amount of space left on the hard disc. We do not have many programmes recorded but some of them are 2 - 3 hours each, I am wondering if the hard disc is almost at capacity and thats why it will not…
Which compact camera?
Hi, Which compact camera would you recommend with a budget of about £200? Thanks.
Making a slide show.
Hi. I would like to create a slide show of old photographs relating to my home town and unsure how and what to use. I have a new levono laptop which operates windows ten. I read several articles that you can do such a thing with windows 10 and some telling me to download certain apps before I could do so. I also would like…
PC is slow, any low costs suggestions?
I have an ASUS mini desktop with the following spec: Intel Pentium N3700 1.6GHz 4GB of RAM The model/case is as follows: https://www.asus.com/uk/Tower-PCs/K20CE/ The PC runs slowly, slow to boot, slow to browse the internet. I'm reluctant to replace. Many thanks
Display issue
My daughter's HP laptop display has started to misbehave. The main symptom is horizontal lines flickering across the screen. The display also seems to flicker upwards at regular intervals leaving a very thin white line at the bottom. All drivers are up to date, according to HP Support Assistant. I no longer have a monitor…
Xbox customer support live chat website
I can't find the xbox customer support live chat website. Does it still exist? If you guys can find it please post the link. Thanks.
cheap smartphone for use as satnav
title says it all - old satnav broke, would like new one with live traffic, but price of dedicated satnav with live traffic horrific :eek:. I don't currently have a smartphone (I've an old nokia 108 I love which has no internet etc), so can't use that, plus many satnavs e.g. garmin's seem to need a smartphone to provide…
Laser ? pens
I recently bought one of these (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D3KCXLW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) from Amazon to play with our cats. They run on a single AA battery Whilst they cannot be LASERS at less than £1.50 - how do they work ? The beam is incredibly concentrated and "looks" like a laser It…
Samsung J4 versus Samsung J6 Help!
Good morning all, I intended to buy a decent phone from argos today and cut into between these 2 phones . Can forumites help choose the better one? Thanks Kay
New laptop suggestions?
Sorry, I imagine this is a very common question, but I’ve searched through the first 5 pages of threads and couldn’t find a similar one so hope you don’t all mind me asking this... I need a new laptop. I don’t want to do anything advanced with it, mainly just: - standard Microsoft stuff (word, excel) - backup photos - play…
micro bleeper/tracking device
We need some really small tracking devices that you can stick on phones/keys/remotes. We lose them all the time. I put bright cases on my phone but that doesn't help when u have no idea where you last put it lol or its under the sofa (just found my sons deep under the sofa). All I can find are quite big (really thick big…
How to log out of one user in other on ps4
Hi Can any advise how to as got issues sign ad for got password thus want log with other email address and password
Windows 10 Update constantly failing
Hi Just a quick question please I have windows 10 installed on a Desktop on an SSD (OS is on the SSD, most other things are on the HD) I have tried installing updates as ive not done for a while and i am constantly getting error messages such as and also N From what I can tell, it seems windows cant detect some files and i…
Microsoft File Explorer help
Just bought a new laptop (running Windows 10). On my old laptop, running Windows 8, I used to only use OneDrive for backing up important files. Now this new laptop wants to use OneDrive as a default (so it's now full at 5GB, but I don't want more storage on OneDrive). On the new laptop I need to use the D Drive for saving…
Phone camera
Anyone any ideas of remotely operating a smartphone camer from your watch? I have a Diggro Di06, and I downloaded an app called Pixtocam, which is supposedly for any androidwear watch, but I can't find it now I've installed it, without going in to the Play store, which leads me to believe it's not compatible.
Ref, background colour in notifications.
When using FB, and clicking on Notifications, the background colour of each one, is slightly different to those which have been read. Is it possible to increase the density of the colour to make those which have been read as against those which haven't more obvious.
Music
I want to sort out my whole music listening including what I do with my physical CD's and the music that is in my iTunes. I am very behind the times with storage of my CD's. I used to load them onto iTunes and found a few years ago I couldn't access all the ones I downloaded, I was told there was not much I could do about…

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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
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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
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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