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Archives for January 2019

Upgrade Fujitsu Lifebook
Next project .. Fujitsu Lifebook AH530 getting tired and slow Shall I put an SSD in it? This ... https://uk.crucial.com/gbr/en/ct500mx500ssd1 ? New battery - where from? It has 4GB RAM .. another 4 from where?
BIOS load sequence
Three questions before I do something stupid 1st link Is this the normal load sequence or not http://postimg.cc/Kk9Dr7KJ 2nd link If the above sequence is wrong and I clicked on "Load Setup Defaults" would they be put into the proper order. http://postimg.cc/dhr12q7f 3rd question If I left them in the order they are in at…
Wifi card
I'm not a techie but reading the Wireless card or dongle thread makes me want some clarification with a problem I have. I have a three year old desktop and over the past 12 months the wifi connection has been cutting out now and again on a daily basis. I got fed up with this so connected using a ethernet cable and for the…
CD DVD PLAYER stopped working
The CD DVD player has stopped working (disabled) any one know how to enable it please See link below Thanks Forgot to mention I have been in device manager and it says it is working OK also tried uninstalling/reinstalling it but still not working http://postimg.cc/5QzSWHM4
Vpn
how many of you use VPN’s and find it beneficial for online security and also what routers have you all got for it as I’ve been on NordVPN and they all recommend Asus routers but don’t know if they have any affiliates with them so want some non biased views on routers?
Microsoft OneDrive
Just received the following email and am wondering if this is a scam email, "Your account will be deleted on 02/03/2019 Your ******@gmail.com personal account has been unused for the past two years, and it will be deleted on 02/03/2019. Note: This message applies only to your personal OneDrive account. This message doesn’t…
Help! I have a Windows 10 notebook and have accidentally locked out the ability to make changes!
I have a Windows 10 notebook and I have accidentally locked out the ability to make changes i.e. install and uninstall software, and get the sound back which has mysteriously disappeared, and which I cannot adjust or get back. How do I get back control so I can make adjustments, install and uninstall software etc?
Help
I cannot open links in outlook. They won’t open as of today on my Lenovo yoga or a new iPhone 6s I just got. I get ‘Hmm cannot reach this page’ on Lenovo and ‘safari cannot open page as to many redirects occured’. I’ve literally spent the whole day trying to rectify and I am not techie. Thought it was just an apple issue…
Lenovo Bitlocker Issue
Hi having issues with a Lenovo Windows 10) Ideapad 100s where the laptop is stuck on a Bitlocker login screen. I do not have the 48 digit key to unlock it. Was never given a 48 digit key - I think this is a known issue with this pc. Can anyone tell me how to reinstall Windows 10 on it or get it cleared so its a clean…
Heating engineer advice
Please would any heating experts advise what damage the heating engineer could have caused to our boiler. He isolated the boiler, turning off valves to the heating so that he could decide whether a pressure drop (0.5 bar a week drop) was within the boiler itself, or whether a pipe in the heating system has a leak. He had…
Can I transfer my Samsung Smartphone SD card
Hi I have a Samsung S9 phone and my 32GB SD card is nearly full so I want to buy a bigger one and just transfer everything. Am I right in thinking there are no system files on there and that you can just copy them to the new card and then put the new card in the phone and it wont even notice apart from showing that it is…
Hive camera at front door
My elderly and deaf DM has had a visit from a member of ther council's hearing impairment team today. He has suggested a couple of workable items though one suggestion brings me here for some expert advice. DM lives in a Glasgow tenement - i.e. one front door with intercoms for the eight flats (two each floor). Currently…
Cannot download Google Maps for Offline Use
I have an android tablet that I use as a gps using Google Maps and can download Google maps to it from my wifi at home for use offline. I recently bought an Android phone (Nokia-1) with gps which works if I set the start and ending place while connected to my wifi at home. However the option to download Google maps for…
How do i connect my router downstairs to my router upstairs
Any ideas what i can use? at the moment my internet service is provided by Sat dish and cable was run threw into the bedroom upstairs connected to a router and then my computer. Later on, i ran cat5 Ethernet cables '2 of them' from the router upstairs outside the house down to the sitting room to connect 'hard wired'…
GPS Android App for Walking
Like many in 2019, I have decided to get fitter and lose a bit of weight. It's been a while since i have been walking, I have my map and my compass and was wondering what the state of GPS is in 2019 on mobile phones. Back in the day, people had to buy a GPS such as a Garmin Etrex or Magellan to get GPS coordinates. Are…
avast/cc
How do you prevent Avast & cc from deleting your passwords when you use them thank you. i In CC theres a long list of box,s to tick /untick . no idea witch ones to touch.
Software for audio typing
I thought I'd come up with a good idea to make some extra money from home - audio typing. The company I'm interested in use hotkeys which is really alien to me, I used to work in London with an audio tape machine and foot pedals. The company kindly suggested I use some free software called Pedable so I could make my foot…
Taking laptop on aircraft
Not an experienced flyer, never flown long haulk before I plan on taking my laptop (16.5") on a long haul flight, I have the standard 3 pin recharger cable, will I be allowed to take this onboard to keep the battery charged? I take it I'll only be able to use the airlines (emirates) wifi for internet access, is this secure?
Where to find my Micro SD card on my PC
I am trying to amend or delete some items that I have downloaded onto my SD Card. mainly music. I now wish to amend or delete some of these items, which I understand can only be done on my PC. After I have pluged the the SD card into a USB port on my PC , where will find the SD Card to enable me to complete the required…
ZOTAC Charging me even in warranty?
Hi all, I have two ZOTAC nVidia 970 cards that are still in warranty but they have stopped working. I have been in communication with ZOTAC RMA and they are wanting me to pay £80 for sending them and that doesn't include the return postage?! Is this correct? the original company I bought them from went under a year ago and…

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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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