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Archives for March 2021

Anybody any good with connecting Quinetic switches please
Hi, I have several Quinetic bits installed already but I am now thinking of moving onto my staircase where my boy is always leaving the lights on so that I can turn them off with my Alexa or by my phone. I also have Alexa controlling my Quinetic lights downstairs so I know how to do a lot of the initial bits. Anyway I have…
WiFi booster, repeater, extender
I want to get a WiFi signal in my yard and annexe. Can anyone recommend the best piece of kit to do this? I’ve read about extenders and repeaters but not sure of the difference or what would be best suited. I can’t use a powerline adapter as a) I would like to get signal in my yard/barn and b) the annexe is not on the same…
Tempted to buy a new phone?
Hi there folks, I have a moto G4 (2016) phone with 16 GB of storage and android 7.0 , only about 1.5 GB free space on internal memory left, I also have an 64 GB SD card over 50GB of Data on there. I had to move a few apps from internal memory on phone to get the space I have now, but just found out I would have to format…
Msg video pic of me, is Sq.
The normal size mini pic of us when on messenger video ie cinemascope size, is now almost square. It has two black ends. How can i revert back to normal please.
Defective cable? / How to find status bar?
I've connected a cable between laptop and phone )moto e4plus) and it's charging the phone ok but I can't find how to transfer files. My manual says swipe down the status bar and change setting from charge only to file transfer but I don't know what the status bar is. I've swiped down from the top of the screen but all I…
Contacting Betfair?
I'm trying to contact Betfair as they think I have a duplicate account and closed it. They inform "access to this account is denied - this account has been closed. Please contact us if you have any questions". The link advised contact be made through messaging, to which I'm required to login to a closed account - at this…
Low depth Microwave
Hi, I've got a 30cm depth cabinet to stick a freestanding microwave in (also 26cm height and 46cm width). I used to have a microwave in there but it has broken and I can't seem to find a new one anywhere that is only 30cm in depth. Please can someone help?!
Laptop or tablet...?
The situation is that my aging Lenovo laptop will need replacing soon. I've ripped it aprt and repaired it many times but im at a point where the lid hinges have snapped and so without some diy engineering and glue, it would require a new casing. The design is rubbish anyway and i wish laptop builders would ensure that…
How can I download a Facebook video to watch offline?
I use Facebook on my laptop using Chrome. Before the Facebook facelift, I could right click on a video, get the address, replace www with mbasic and then run it and save it from there... that doesn't seem to be possible anymore. Please could someone tell me an easy and safe way of downloading / copying videos so they are…
Battery Life
Can i ask the members for help /information. I own an I Phone 6S which i was given second hand by my granddaughter when she got a new one ,anyway it works ok and does everything i need but recently i seemed to be charging it up too often . I use it for facebook ,whatsApp ,google etc , do not play any games on it. I thought…
Anyone know any gadget alternative to Alexa or google home ?
Hi All, For various i am looking for a gadget that will dial a call on speech and do everything that Alexa or Google home would do ?...talk to them, weather, news , dial a number, music, , bluetooth etc ...???? does anyone know of any alternative for alexa or google home ?...their price are not affordable by me...I dont…
Best Epson head and nozzle cleaning kit?
Hi folks, I have a few Epson inkjet printers an xp 322 and a xp 235 and want to get a head/nozzle cleaning kit if nozzles were to become blocked, lots about on ebay, Just wondering if any of you have bought one and had success with it, if so where from? For the long term what is the best printer to get for an occasional…
Free interactive Map help
Hello I don't know if anyone can help as I am struggling to create a map with multiple pin pointed locations that is accessible by the public? The purpose of the map will be for a post lockdown jumble trail, which was meant to have gone ahead last year. I have tried google maps but it seems only those with a google account…
Beware of digital game download purchases from CDKEYS - my experience
I purchased a digital download key for a PC game in late November 2020 as a Christmas gift for my son from the online company CDKEYS. In late December I tried to activate the PC game through the Microsoft store but the game code was flagged as already redeemed. I contacted CDKEY's that sold me the code and they told me to…
Import images from phone and store by date
I have often used the inbuilt app 'Photos' on my Win 10 laptop to import images from my android mobile phone (connected via USB). This was perfect because there was a setting allowing you to choose where you saved the images (that setting is still there) and whether to save them in separate date folders (that feature was…
SSD vs Flash Drive
I need 2TB of storage to archive family photos and videos. I am trying to figure out the most reliable and long-lasting way to do this and, in particular, I am looking into SSD drives and Flash Drives. It seems they both come in 2TB but with flash drives being much much cheaper (albeit a lot of them are brands I have never…
iPad alarm
My iPad alarm is sounding - as if I’ve gone into Find My IPad and asked it to sound an alarm. Thing is, I haven’t requested this! Anyone have any ideas why it might be doing this and how I stop it? Thanks
Installing Win10 (for a friend)
A friend has asked me for help with a desktop PC that is having problems, on boot it is reporting an Error in the SMART detection. It is an Acer PC with a 1Tb HDD. I cannot access anything in the disk (after having put it into my own PC as a second disk. I have a spare 1Tb disk and using the Windows Creation Tool am…
Web Cam options or ideas.
Hello. My Dad got a letter from his hospital about an out-patients appointment for his hearing problem that he has had for about 10 years. His appointment is for Friday 26th March 2021, he got the letter today. He is in a flap now as he can only have a video call with a doctor or whoever will do that appointment and he has…
Suggestions for ereader
I'm planning to get an ereader. What are your suggestions for a make and model?What features should I look for? Which features are the most useful, and which ones do you have that you never use? Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

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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.
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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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