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Archives for January 2021

Help please. Locked out of my mobile phone!!!!
Hi everyone, I have a Honor 7s mobile phone (Huawei) bought last April (2020), it was running really really slowly yesterday and then just froze. I held the power button down to enable me to turn it off. When I turned it back on I found that it was locked . I tried everything but all to no avail. I am locked out. I would…
Galaxy Watch for sleep tracking? Or anything else using Samsung Health?
Now i don't pretend that the Galaxy Watch 3 or whatever else used to track sleep is the most hi-tech and accurate piece of equipment. It just will give something of an idea. With that out of the way, I'm curious to see if anyone using this watch or similar, connecting to Samsung Health, gets decent deep sleep in the app?…
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Android adware?
For the last 24 hours, whenever I open chrome after having left it for a little while, the last page I've viewed has been forwarded onto a junk website. Standard clickbait and get rich quick stuff. I've not, to my knowledge installed any new apps recently, and have had a look through the apps and don't see anything…
Win 10 - internet connection problems started
Hi all. I have a win 10 laptop - latest software. I normally leave the laptop in standby mode. In recent days, when I wake it up, there is no internet connection. I should say, straight away, that two mobiles in the house remain connected to the internet throughout this process. So, on the laptop I see a little world…
Best device to get internet connection?
Good morning Folks A friend of mine has just moved into a new property. However, he cannot get internet access when he is in some of the rooms of his new home.Does he have to buy some sort of 'dongle' to get the required connection? If so, can you recommend anything?Thank you
Chromebook newbie question
My dear wife has just got herself an HP Chromebook with which she is dead chuffed - apart from one issue. Every time she starts it, she has to enter her password to continue, despite her not signing out when she shuts it down. Is there a way of setting it up so that you just open it up and off you go, in the same way you…
LG TV Keeps restarting (off-on-off)
I moved into my place which came with a tv and when i turn the plug on it keeps going off, on, off, on... its actually driving me insane now Has anyone experienced this? This is my first time ive ever experienced this happen
Add another door bell?
I have a mains powered ding dong door bell and all the wires are buried in the wall except for the transformer which is next to the consumer unit so I can access a couple of inches of low voltage wire before it disappears into the wall.If I am in the kitchen and the cooker hood is on I can't hear the bell.I used to have a…
Gaming PC
I am looking to build one, budget around 1k - has anyone got any good links tips about getting the best spec for this amount of money? Thanks
Scanner help
Advise what scanner can take several postcards in one go and be separated to individual pictures so I can download them separately to eBay site. Cheers Richard
Slow computer
My desktop is giving me problems in that it keeps freezing and won't load anything. Started about a week ago, starts up OK but after about an hour the screen goes grey and the wheel is spinning, sometimes it does load but takes an age, sometimes it just won't load and I have to restart, although most of the time when…
Google shows my house on old biz search?
I had a very small biz with a website (handled by a friend no longer with us). Nothin has been done with this website for years but if I do a Google search, the result (on the right panel) shows a photo of my current house as this was the last company address just before I stopped trading. How can I get this removed?
Copying part of pdf file
Is there a simple way to copy a small part (a sentence or a couple of lines) of a pdf file without resorting to downloading an app or using a web service?
Can anyone help- Broken Beats Headphones
Sorry if I’ve posted in the wrong place but- The right speaker in my beats wireless solo 3 sound isn’t coming out , my warranty expired 43 days ago according to the Apple man and they said I’ll have to pay to get it fixed, however as the product is faulty dont I have other rights?? The problem happened a couple months ago…
Telegram
Hi peeps, I have installed telegram and have started using it, however I noticed a padlock next to the search icon on chats that I can open and close. Does anyone know what this padlock is for. It doesn't do anything when I open or close it. Thanks for any responses
E-readers/notepads
Hi. Interested in getting an enote reader, however, it only makes sense if it does exactly what I need it to. These simple things are 1 can be used as a digital notepad to help me store meeting notes, to-do lists etc 2-is easy to read from (ie like a kindle) 3-is easy to write on (not like a normal glass display with no…
Create a wiki-style website...?
I want to create a site that's a bit like Wikipedia (closer to the Arch Linux Wiki), but with my own tiny handful of topics and articles that no one else can edit. The site should be as basic as possible -- no adverts, no user-tracking, cookies, fancy scripts, etc. I don't care if it doesn't appear in Google searches. It's…
Upgrading a PC
Hi all Unfortunately, this is yet another "I want to upgrade my PC and I'm not sure what I need" thread. I've done Crucial scan (here) to see what they recommend and to confirm what's already installed.I've currently got in a single drive with two partitions. What I want to do is:-* Get an SSD for the O/S and programs (I…
Emergency alert pager
Is there any emergency alert pager (like the old BT easy reach) to raise help for a OAP? family lives only 500mtrs away so even a radio panic button might work thanks

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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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