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Archives for October 2020

Cheapest place to buy a budget PC?
Hi, I would like to buy my father a PC - my budget is £300-£400 not including the operating system which I will buy separately. I've already purchased a nice computer monitor and all peripherals (keyboard, mouse etc.) It must boot fast and run fast, so I was thinking it must have a SSD and a good processor. My father will…
No Sound through Speakers when mic plugged in
Bought a mic for my pc. It is a USB lead. When I plug it in and do a test the blue bar in the Sounds Setting indicates it works but there is no Sound now through my speakers. So as it stands I would not be able to listen and join in to a chat or anything at the same time. Can anyone help?
Domestic CCTV set up
Hello fellow techies is there a limit on how many cctv cameras a domestic property can install inside a window? I was thinking one pointing one way and another pointing another way to make sure all angles are covered. having problems with a neighbour ( the other side moved house cos of them) and would like to make sure I…
Chrome, Cloud, Notebook, Notepad.................
Can someone please explain what the difference is between all of these ? I have a refurbed Lenovo Thinkpad that is driving me potty. Some days it types fine and then others I will be typing gobbledegoop. Not deliberately. Then it rights itself. Am looking for a new laptop but keep getting confused with all that's on offer.…
Dell vs HP laptop
Hi, I'm hoping there are some laptop gurus who would give an opinion / review on the pros & cons, specification and quality of a couple of laptops at Currys. Dell Inspiron 17 3793 17.3" Laptop Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1 Processor, 1 TB HDD (5400 rpm), 128 GB SSD, 8 GB DDR4 RAM (2666 MHz) , product code: 852824. Currently…
Panasonic TV's
Hi, Can anyone tell me where these 2 tv's are made? Panasonic TX-58HX800B Panasonic TX-58HX820B (John Lewis exclusive)Trying to figure out if made by Vestel or not. TIA. Thanks Moneysaver
Changing website host
I have a website which is currently hosted by one.com. I am using a Wordpress theme on the website. I would like the change host as one.com is getting more expensive and I don't think the security it provides is that great. I'm looking for an alternative provider that can allow me to use my domain, host Wordpress themes…
Amazon HP Envy Promo code
Bought an HP Envy Printer from Amazon, no 4 month free promo code supplied. Wasted an hour with several Amazon employees. Surely this is not first time Amazon have sold an HP printer, "we will need to contact HP". What a pain, if I connect printer without code I will not be able to use code?
Two Devices With Same OS but One Incompatible, Why?
I have a Samsung Tab A and a Nokia 1 phone both with Android 10 OS. I can install the HSBC banking app on the tablet from Google Play Store but when I go to Google Play Store to install the same app on my Nokia 1 phone Google Play Store tells me that this item is not compatible with this device (Nokia 1 phone). Why? What…
Canceling Norton subscription
What actually happens when you cancel your Norton subscription? Does the current version just stay on your system but not get any more updates?
iPad for elderly parent
My 85 year old mum has convinced herself that she wants "one of those ipad things" to help her keep in touch with family. I'm deeply embedded in Android and know very little about Apple products but I can accept that for someone with zero technical knowledge an iPad might be simpler for her than an Android/Amazon…
Password Manager
How would one of these work as I have an iPad, a laptop and an android phone?
Facebook locked account issue - unable to get back in
Hi everyone, hope someone can help. I have always been using FB on my phone and had logging saved there but my bag was stolen few weeks ago and the hone was inside. My FB account was set up on the email and phone number I no longer have access to but my new number was set up there as well. I have gone through the process…
sending things between devices
I had a laptop and phone and chromebook all using the same google account on my laptop i can right click on a photo/webpage and send it direct to my phone or chromebook. How do i send things from mobile to laptop/chromebook can't seem to figure it out.
Print Screen -how?
there is a button on my keypad Prt Scr/Sys Rq but this does nothing ----------
Kids GPS Tracker
Looking for some help on finding a GPS tracker (preferably a werable watch) that I can give to my daughter (8) so I know her whereabouts as she plays at the local swing park. I have googled this but although there are many "activity" trackers available I'm struggling to find one that had permanent GPS on allowing parents…
Backup software for Mac
Hi everyone (first post!) I am looking at decent backup software for the mac - any recommendations? There are so many programs and I wanted something simple and worth investing in, even better if free. I know about time machine, but wanted to see if anyone knew of any alternatives. Many thanks!
WiFi interference? (Solved)
Help requested from experts to solve a problem that looks like it might be WiFi associated. Long post to give a bit of history and data complexes bear with me. Outline.Recently getting problems using tablet via WiFi to bthub3 (as an access point channel 6, 2.4 GHz) and Ee router (channel 11). Intermittent! Using Zoom I get…
Aerial setup - what is labgear box in loft?
Good evening all can you please help. Does anyone know what this black box in my loft is? I’m struggling to get good tv signal when I connect my tv two tv points - living room and one bedroom. I get all the freeview channels in one room which has a different type of connection Many thanks in advance
HP printer failing on Apple computers
https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printing-Errors-or-Lights-Stuck-Print-Jobs/Can-t-get-around-this-Error-telling-me-to-reinstall-software/m-p/7823839 I am suffering from the above - anybody else? I had to resort to linking the printer to an old HP (windows) laptop - worked perfectly. Fuming!

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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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