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Archives for March 2021

Pi 4
Hello I am looking at getting a Pi 4 for purposes of sitting between the hub and acting as an adblocker etc for the wifi & perhaps even running a VPN on it. I could just buy the parts and put it together but I saw this: https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-400-unit/ Will this do the job please? Thank you.
Personal domain: buying and setting up
I want to buy a personal domain. I have several email accounts with Yahoo, gmail etc. Some of these have been pwned and I want to shed them.So I'm thinking - get personal domain, and link email accounts I want to retain [that haven't been pwned] to this one personal domain email address. Advice welcomed on:- the pros and…
Flagship android phones - what am I missing?
Ever since I gave up a company iPhone around 5 years ago I've always bought my own android handset either outright or on an affordable contract. Samsung S7, Moto G7 Power and now Poco X3 NFC. I like to think of myself as tech savvy and I do like gadgets etc but I cannot work out what a handset costing £800+ offers against…
Android System Webview problem
Did anyone here encounter the issues with Google's Android system webview on their phones over the past couple of days with not being able to run apps such as BBW Weather etc? I know it's been apparently resolved and all the apps seem to be working OK now but for some reason my phone is suddenly eating through it's…
Old Apple Mac has someone else's account still set up
I bought an early Intel Mac mini which still has a previous owner's accounts set up, to which I don't have access. Can anyone advise whether it is possible to gain access the machine and install a fresh install of the appropriate OS X please?
Microsoft and google a subscription tangle
In the middle of last years first lockdown I subscribed to Microsoft 365 for my wife as she was using it to edit and create Cv's and other documents in Word while looking for a new job. The subscription allowed her to access 365 online and download and edit documents etc which was essential for the job search process. I…
Outgoing emails not syncing from Outlook on laptop to iphone mail and vice versa
I have a work bluehost email address that I have set up on Outlook on my laptop and mail on my iphone. Both work fine for incoming mail but I have spent hours and hours trying to get the outgoing mail to show on both devices. Bluehost have confirmed that everything is working OK from their end and they have given me…
Error when sending Yahoo mail through Gmail.
Hi everyone, I use gmail and have 2 other addresses that I pick up and sent emails through it. Just recently, one of them that I use to enter comps has started acting up and I have been receiving delivery failure notices, saying that it "failed to process account credentials". Emails are received ok though. The email is a…
Can I link smart watch to tablet
My mum has bought a smart bracelet watch. She has been trying to find an app that she can bluetooth the watch to. She got fed up and posted it to me. I managed to find a couple of apps on my phone but not on a tablet. She lives 80 miles away so too far to messing with synching to my phone. My tablet is linked by bluetooth…
Is it worth swapping my Sky router for a newer one?
Hi allat present I am on Sky fibre with a normal Sky+ HD box for my TV. My router is the glossy black one, model SR102. A while back I was going to upgrade to Sky Q and was sent another router, model ER110. I didn't complete my upgrade but still have this boxed router. Is there any advantage (I'm thinking performance…
Norton 360 renewal
Back in the day, when you opened Norton, it used to show how much time was left before you had to renew - now it doesn't. Call me cycnical, but is this because it doesn't want you to know and actually wants to autorenew for you at a totally inflated cost. This happened to me last year. Is it possible to find out the…
Online PAYG Fax?
I don't need to use fax much at all tbh, however when it comes to say solicitors, then it's sometimes quicker to fax than to send a letter over, if they're not fond of emailed documents Does anyone know of something that's cheap for that? I've noticed Attractive pricing for sending a fax, PamFax Credit, PamFax Professional…
Foolishly gave access to my iMac.
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me please. I had a problem trying to add a smart bulb to my Alexa. Unfortunately I managed to knock Alexa offline. I was checking how to get it back online when I had a chat from Alexa amazon. I was told I would get a call within 5 mins. I had this call and I assumed I was speaking with…
How to identify the CMOS battery needed for my laptop?
I've found a video showing disassembly of my actual model of laptop - Toshiba Sattelite L50-C-1XP and I can see that the CMOS battery is easy to replace. My laptop was purchased in 2016. As I will be replacing the hard drive (with a SSD), would it be sensible to replace the CMOS battery at the same time? It isn't giving me…
Virgin Media .. TV Remote no volume control
We had a Sony TV which we wanted to wall mount, but unfortunately, Sony TV's have different mounting to other TVs, so we swopped with our sons Blaupunkt TV. A 'normal' wall mount was purchased and the TV put on the wall. Brilliant !! but now the Virgin remote won't control the TV, on and off or the volume. We've tried…
TV Remote Control
I have quite an old Philips TV and the remote control no longer works, so I purchased an identical Remote Control on ebay. This does not work at all, have put in new batteries so it's not that. Do you think I need some sort of Philips TV Code in order to set up the remote control?
Tool to open stiff plastic covers - eg Laptop
Is there a specific tool available that can be used to slip under and carefully lever open plastic covers - e.g. the base of a laptop, so that minimum damage is done? I'm thinking of some sort of thin stiff plastic thing. I can't find anything when I search but there's probably a specific name for this - if such a tool…
honr 10 phone notable to veiw aps why
hi i am having issues with the above phone only as of today with outlook and facebook as not stay open for long on my phone is the reason what is best remedy
Revolution at Nominet
Just noticing (tweets, press) that Nominet have had an EGM, voting out 5 of 11 directors including the CEO and Chairman. Possibly the good guys won, who knows, perhaps we'll see cheaper prices for our domain names :|
Elnur Gabarron Heaters
Hi, not sure if anyone can help, but I want to share this experience anyway to see if anyone else has has simular problems. We had a grant passed late last year to have all our night storage heaters to be replaced with new modern ones. The heaters they fitted are made by a company called Elnur Gabarron, but for security…

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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
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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
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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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