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Digital cameral with interchangeable lenses
I am looking for a digital camera that allows me to change lenses (as I did with my old Mamiya film camera). I take a range of subjects, including birds and other wildlife as well as photographing insects and other small subjects, so a compact with just one lens won't, I think, be able to offer me the ability to do this…
AOL/Email
when I (used to!) enter part of an email address, up popped a list of possinle options in the 'send' line,to choose from. Now it doesn't. I have to search through 'contacts'. I have done nothing, no updates (Win 10). Any ideas to correct to what it was? Please
Excel Formula Help
I'm trying to compare some values in Excel. What I'd like is a formula that will take the result (W/L) in column G and then if W will put the sum of D & F columns in column H and if L will put 0. At the moment I've got the first half of the formula =IF(G2="W",D2*F2), but column H is showing as False and ideally I'd like it…
Please suggest a reputable supplier of Outside / Garden lights (240V)
Hi Everybody Not sure if this is the best forum to post in but I'll try... The electrician is booked in for 3 weeks time! We are having 240v bollard lights professionally installed all around the perimeter of the garden in the house we have just moved into. As yet we have not chosen the exact light but the electrician gave…
18months old 7th generation iPad
iPad sent back to Apple for repair, if it’s a software fault, should it be free of charge under consumers law
windows 10 PC not performing properly
Hi, my win 10 pc isnt working properly. I'm getting timed out sometimes when opening links in chrome (but sometimes they do open). Also malwarebytes is not updating so i can't perform a scan. I ran a CCLEANER scan (activated the pro version trial also) which took a while to update but eventually ran the scan. Windows…
Can you make my IP cameras work with Alexa Show 8
Can anybody come up with a way for me to add my IP cameras so I can see them on my Echo Show 8? I bought these IP cameras https://www.amazon.co.uk/CPVA.../dp/B089LRPW55/ref=sr_1_2... It says on the Q&As that it cant be done but that's just customers asking, and I've asked the company who makes them, CPVan but they said a…
Do I need antivirus on new laptop?
I've just bought a new Windows 10 laptop. I read Martin's article 'Free Antivirus Software' and tried to install Avast. I got the message 'You're already protected against viruses and other cyber threats with Windows security.' and it wouldn't let me go further. Please can someone advise if additional antivirus is…
Connecting laptop to monitor, as an additional screen. Advice please
I was hoping someone could advise me on how to do this. I am not technical at all with computers etc, but for someone who is this will be easy to answer, I am sure. I have a Dell laptop to work from home. This is now going to be long-term, so I want to buy a second hand monitor, and link my laptop to my monitor, plug in a…
Bank info
Hello, wasn't sure where to post this so thought i would try here. It has come to my attention that someone has my full name, address, bank account no and sort code. Can they do anything dodgy with this info?
Ebay/credit card
My card details seem to have been 'stored'. Not happy with this (though I must have done it). How to take them off please. Have tried 'different card' and leaing blank > exiting, but original details are still stored
Samsung J5 2017 not able to view call coming in or see if got any missed calls
I have the above and getting the above issues what can be the reason as see calls some times not all the time what can be the reason I changed the sim to another provider for your information could this be the reason?
Freeview Signal Interference
I'm now experiencing intermittent loss of signal quality with Freeview. Not every channel, not all day, not every day. Generally BBC channels are slightly better but not great. Have tried retuning which made no change. Aerial is approx 3 years old, professionally installed and previous channel signals have been perfect.…
Google Pixel c150 tablet
I have been given the above tablet,it belonged to a friend that died. Therefore dont know the login password. Have managed to factory reset but it wants original google login,any ideas how this can be cleared.
Printer manufacturers still blocking 3rd party cartridges via 'updates'..?
Is this still happening, does anyone know? The price of original replacement cartridges is still astronomical and the temptation to simply buy a new printer each and every time the ink runs out, pitching the old one into landfill, is huge. I had thought there was now an industry-wide agreement which prohibited this evil…
Any ideas what this is - small black box in car near fuse box
I've recently bought a used car, I've unsuccesfully tried to hard wire a dash cam (see my other thread!) and struggled to loosen the earth bolt due to a little black box being in the way as it's such a tight squeeze up near the fuse box (near the engine but inside the car) - I removed the device and it looks like it's an…
Hardwiring a dashcam - not enough power?
EDIT: I'VE GIVEN UP AND REMOVED IT! I've bought a new (to me) car and the location of the cigarette lighter socket means it's better for my old dash cam to be hard wired. Handily there was a Youtube video of my exact model of car and on the face of it it's a very simple install - £10 kit from Amazon, remove an accessory…
TV + Soundbar Combo £2000 [UK]
Hey, I’ll be moving into a new home in the next few weeks/month and I’m looking to get a new setup to replace my ageing one (Philips 43PUS6262 // Yamaha RX-V365 // Mordaunt Short 904i). Due to space constraints I’m looking at dropping the AV Receiver and floor standing speakers in favour of a modern Soundbar. I don’t…
Facebook "Sorry, we're having trouble with playing this video"
As title.Only started the last 2 (?) days.Firefox 87.0 with Ublock Origin and Ghostery add-onsProblem not evident on G ChromeAny suggestions?
Email Problems On Android Phone
I received an email on my desktop computer this morning & on my phone a few seconds later. For the rest of the day I have not received any emails on my phone despite receiving several on my desktop. I have sent several test emails & nothing comes through onto my phone. Restarted the phone several times & still nothing. Any…

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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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