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Should I dump Kaspersky AV?
My Kaspersky subscription is about to renew, should I renew it or rely on Windows Defender. Would anyone recommend another programme? Thanks
2 and a half grand for a 5090.
This is just getting silly now. I have a pretty decent gaming rig and my entire build was less than this. Think I'll be sticking with my 4070 for the next 5+ years then.
Is there much difference in the [branded] memory sticks?
The wife was asking about a USB-C memory stick. Has to be C for what she wants. Had a gander on Amazon & saw a bit of a range in the 256GB variants. £25.89 Samsung £20.99 SanDisk £14.88 Kingston £13.99 Acer The Samsung is nearly twice the price of the Kingston but all 3 are well known brands. Any particular reason to pick…
Screen saver/sleep for Windows 7 laptop conundrum
I used to do this easily in the old days but now it escapes me.When you left the laptop on you could set a time for a screensaver to come on. Was supposed to be better for the screen? Went to Control Panel and Display choose a screen saver of bubbles- but it just came over transulcently of what I'd left on the screen so…
one click to change screen resolution?
Is it possible to change screen resolution in windows 10 with just one click other than going through right click display settings display resolution apply then doing it all again to get back to what it is?
Ever used a VPN to get a lower price when booking online?
Several VPN companies have blogs on how to use a VPN to book holidays, flights or car hire more cheaply. Is this something you've ever tried? Was it successful? Or a non starter?
Microsoft office
Looking to buy a new Mac.I will also need Microsoft office installed esp word. Does anybody know where I could buy at a reasonable price.So many on eBay and Amazon, not sure whether it will work. Thanks
Help! No longer needed!!
Clearly I have changed something from the keyboard so everything on the Yahoo layout is pigmy so I am struggling to read it. Please advise....... I almost need a magnifying glass now.
Kindle won't charge even though charging light is on
I only use it once or twice a year for holidays but this time I left it charging for several hours and it didn't charge. The amber charging light was on but eventually went off and the on/off button doesn't do anything. Tried different chargers and also my laptop and all showed the amber charging light but it didn't…
Teams Invites & Calendars
Hi, I was sent notice of a Teams meeting via the Outlook Calendar on my iPhone, but the entry doesn't appear in the Teams Calendar on my laptop. With previous meetings I have received a Meeting ID within an email and have just clicked on the link to join meeting when the time comes. If I go into the iPhone calendar and…
HP Envy Laptop can't find HP2542 Printer
Since being reunited with my faithful HP2542 printer, (it's been in storage 3 months) I am unable to enable its 'discovery' on my HP Envy laptop, and therefore can't connect it to my new WiFi. I have tried a few things but have got myself tied up in knots really. I'm not terribly tech-savvy but know enough to have tried a…
Can I make my Compaq 311c - 1101A Notebook useful in todays world?
hi. here's a link to what i have: https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/hp_compaq_mini_311c-1101sa_netbook_vy271ea/version.asp is there any way i can make this be useful in todays world? browsing, be able to log in to online banking and maybe watch the odd video on Disney etc. as per the link it operates on XP, is there a free…
Scanning Service
Not sure if anyone can I help - I have about 25 A5(ish) notebooks that I'd like to get scanned - ideally I send them off and they would then send me the digital equivalent to download - anyone come across such a service?
Preparing for Windows 11
My technical experience is limited so I am apprehensive about the coming need to upgrade to Windows 11. What preparation can I do so that I can revert to Windows 10 if I encounter problems? Years ago, I was donated an old hard drive and caddy, so I have something to store anything from Windows 10.What is it I need to save,…
budget alternative to mx keys mini
hey y'all, looking for some keyboard suggestions for my home office. Got a few I like including , mx keys mini, microsoft bluetooth designer compact keyboard, but they are all too expensive. It would be great if you could suggest some keyboard which are either like the ones mentioned above OR meet this criteria: * low…
IPad Air 3
I have plenty of space in my iPad (4 or 5 years old) but it is getting quite slow. Is there anything I could do to help this please? Many thanks.
Lyca Mobile. Is it worth it?
I wanted a esim for quite a long time now. I’m on Tesco PayG and I can’t get a eSIM from there. I have tried Three and Vodafone and others and I either can’t make an account or even get a txt from Vodafone. I was wondering Lyca. Despite they have no customer service, the rest is pretty good. They have EE coverage, 4G+ is…
Bitlocker query
Does bitlocker slow a PC down much? My new device has a 5.2Ghz (max) processor and 64Gb Ram with a 1Tb SSD and is quite quick but not that impressive.. I discovered that bitlocker was set on by default and just wondered whether this could be a factor? Is it possible to turn bitlocker off after a PC has files on it?
Changing the month/year on this site
Should be easy but I can't find it :| Could anyone steer me in the right direction because it should be obvious...............https://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/#highlights
How to setup an esim on an Android phone
I hope you can help. I didn't know whether to post this question on this board, the mobiles board or the travel board. But here goes.I am tech support for my extended family but have never used an esim. I am trying to get my head around setting one up for a family member.I have read the instructions on this…

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Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What you need to know
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
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.

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