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Which AI tools do you use?
Which AI tools do you use to save money, boost your income or organise your finances? Let us know your success stories (how much did you save? What did you learn?). Does your bank offer any AI tools and if so, are they a help or a hindrance? We'd like to hear of any duds you've tried too. Thank you. ___________________…
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Best/cheapesty way to buy Microsoft Office?
I have recently changed jobs and have previously used my work microsoft office login. That is now due to expire, as I have left and I therefore need to either buy a package or use free software. I have lots of spreadsheets, which I use regularly, so I am worried about losing, or not being able to access data if I transfer…
Android Tablet to replace Tablet and phone
Are there any Android tablets available that you can text from ?Not via PIGGYBACKING from the phone but straight from the tabletObviously it will need a SIM card Not necessary to be able to phone - but nice if possible... What's https://amzn.eu/d/1lKX9Hn like ?
AC power adapter jack
My old lebara yoga 300 laptop has an unusual type of power adapter (my pictures are not very clear). I would like to buy a new AC adapter cord + power cord and I need to know which one. Online the pictures of those for sale are not clear. Any help? Thanks.
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Every time i start my laptop ( windows 10 ) the above program tries to load ,now while i trust Microsoft i am asking if it is safe to let this program load or is some type of scam.
Antivirus help
I bought a computer but I haven't had a computer for years, what should I do about antivirus etc, I'm just so overwhelmed with the options and don't really know what the difference is with each one or what I need. It's for surfing the web, my Google photos emails, buying things online etc etc. When I looked last McAfee…
Use a TV as a mirror!
Hey guys, I'm kitting out a summerhouse, one part of which is gym orientated. It would be quite useful to have a mirror in there so I could check my form when using weights... However, we don't really have space for a permanent mirror... So I was thinking I could somehow use a TV, which I don't currently have in there, but…
IP addresses
My Android tablet appears to have a mind of its own - despite the router remaining on 24/7 - the tablet picks up a different IP address, roughly weekly - giving it a different IP location roughly weekly I always assumed that an android devices location would remain foxed unless the router was rebooted and allowed to pick…
Cex aka ukwebuy Consoles trade in- Return to pc Purchase.
Mser's considering trade ins of Series S 1tb + ps5 Digital consoles. via cex uk link webuy.com Ps5 £350.00 Series S £126.00 Intend purchasing HP 25l using PayPal Credit, £41.67/mo. for 36 months at 0% interest* to be used for similar games call of duty, Baldurs Gate , maybe Elders Ring etc. + Any purchased Monitor can be…
No Internet when out of home
Hi. Sorry for what is probably a silly question, but despite having data, I can't access the internet away from home unless I sign in on someone's wi fi. I am with Lebara and use an Android phone. My data is on and airplane mode off. The only thing I have noticed is the APN is Vodafone. I'm not really tech savvy, so any…
123-reg randomly hike prices by 70%
I've had a few web domains and hosting provision for almost 2 decades at a decent low price. Hosting companies tend to go out of business after a few years and pass them on to another company. Prices may nudge up slightly every couple of years, but nothing much. The latest was TSO Host who a few months ago passed them on…
Car hoovers
Can anyone here recommend any cordless car hoovers please?
Microsoft 600 keyboard discontinued. Any other recommendations by way of replacement please.
Pretty much as per the title. You get used to things and I'm comfortable with it. Have had a couple over the years. Current one hasn't failed but I'd like a spare for if and when it does. It has a handy volume control which I use and there's a calculator button too. I just took a chance on a used one on ebay for a tenner…
changed password on PC, now I can't get emails on ipad and iphone.
Just to complicate matters, my usual ipad charger is no longer working, so the alternative is a much slower one right now. The only way I can see new emails is on my laptop, not on my iphone or ipad. I am not sure if I can see new messages on my ipad and iphone as I have no way of checking if there are any new ones till…
Unable to access my emails
For some reason I seem unable to get into any of my emails and dont even get the option to enter a password.I have 3 email accounts 2 are Hotmail accounts and 1 is a Outlook email.I know Hotmail changed to Outlook some tiime ago but have always been able access them.I need access to them or I will lose alot of important…
Strange e-mail problem
I use Mailbird as the e-mail client and have had no problems until very recently. Now e-mail received from just one contact doesn't display the text of incoming messages. The sender and recipient are shown as is the Subject. If I view on the BT mail app on my phone, or on the BT site on my computer the text is…
What type of desktop PC runs fastest?
My desktop PC is beyond slow. Loading up, loading apps, everything. My internet is slow too but that’s because it’s copper. I don’t think this would affect the speed the PC runs at normally. I bought it in 2020 and don’t use it for much, just basic Microsoft Word and Excel and browsing. Not a load of apps on it or gaming.…
Poor Zoom meeting performance
My wife has a weekly Zoom meeting that she attends with half a dozen others. She often has problems with jerky video and stuttering sound accompanied by a 'low bandwidth' message. Occasionally the connection to the meeting is dropped altogether. Other members do not seem to suffer the same. This is using a laptop accessing…
Is this a scam
I was doing some work on my iPhone when all of a sudden this message popped coming from Google telling me me I ha 44 virus on my iPhone and directing me to what appeared to be the App Store. They also sent me two emails Google - Security Alert for me@gmail.com. The only thing I can of is I downloaded X last night from…
Shortcut problem on laptop
Just the other day I noticed that the shortcut keys Ctrl+home and Ctrl+end have stopped functioning. I haven't changed anything so would appreciate any advice on how to restore these functions please.And Ctrl-prt sc is also not working - used it yesterday! I've done a reboot and a restart to no avail.
Making you tube channel private or deleting it
My kid's got a youtube channel, need to either make it private (better) so only I can see videos not public or delete it. How do you do this?

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Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.

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