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Extending WiFi range..?
Basically this is what I want to do & looking for a way to do it. There's going to me 2 use cases - mine & a relatives. Relative will have a bit of a greater distance to cover & their signal will go through thicker walls than mine. In short I want good coverage at the far end of the garden & currently don't get that. I had…
Air Fryer - which is best ?
Wife wants an Air FryerIt needs to be a dual drawer (we think !) - vertical (small kitchen)Which is the one to buy ?Ninja is a little too expensive (£270)
Looking for a budget android tablet
Hi, I'm looking for a budget android tablet for my dad. His budget is up to £150 and he wants one with about an 8 inch screen. He only does basic browsing and watching the odd youtube video. I'm thinking about either the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 or one of the Lenovo tablets in Argos - either the M8 or M9. Just wondered if…
Flash drive showing less than capacity
I bought a 64gb flash drive. When I plug it in it shows as having 57.6gb free of 57.6gb. Why is this and where is the other six and a bit gb?!
VPN problem
Avast security displays my VPN as London England but trying to see Wimbledon on live BBC I get the message "this content is not available at your location" I wonder why and what can I do
WiFi hub 3? Now Resolved
This has now been resolved on the TT forum. Thanks Hi ya i reported my two Eero 6's for over heating and TT are now sending out a "WiFi hap3" plus a WiFi extender. I Thought and understood the Eero 6 is the best on the market and its what TT have rolled out so why am i being sent a WiFi hub3" (as it's more updated) plus a…
DPD live tracking (follow my parcel)
For months now I've been unable to access any DPD live tracking. I get the 1 hour slot but no ability to see where the driver is or where I am on the queue. From the screenshots i've tried looking at every option on a smart phone and tablet, plus desktop version of page also tried the app, the app didn't have any live…
WiFi only option for new TV.
TV hasn't been bought yet, but the owner would ideally want it running only by WiFi, as they didn't make a provision to have cables available to it (wall mounted). There's new Freely, which sounds ideal, but is limited to certain TV models - Hisense and Bush, for example. Then there's Freeview Play, but true 'live' still…
Zoho Mail
Hi FolksI currently have a domain registered with GoDaddy and am using Google Workspace for my emails. It's a very small business (sole trader) and wont be getting any bigger, but Google insist on having an admin plus one user. Price is going up again to £14/month from July so I'm looking at alternatives. I've read about a…
Win 11
I'm still on Win 10, on both my main laptop at home, and one I use for business. Both have the same login details, and as I'm now retired don't use the 'business' one. If I upgrade the business one, to try Win 11 out, will the main laptop automatically be upgraded too, as they both have the same logins? TIA
Is it easy to install hard drive from one laptop to another? Cracked screen on laptop!
Is it easy to install hard drive from one laptop to another? Not that techie minded but will try to do it myself as have personal work info on it. Cracked the screen on my laptop which is 10 years old & just going to buy another laptop. Hopefully can install the hard drive myself, any tips?
Displaying artwork on TV.
Ok, I get how to do this - even without a Samsung Frame set, for example; ideally have a matte or anti-glare screen, and you're effectively good to go. There are a few suppliers of such images.However, they don't appear to show the picture 'mounting' like the Frame sets do. Ie, the 'card' surrounds you'd often have on a…
Windows 10 Upgrade - OPatch
In anticipation for the October deadline for W10 support. I am looking for my options without changing my PC and laptop. One of the options is to use OPatch to handle security updates which MS will cease to do. Does anyone know how efficient this is and what it costs in comparison to MS's option to pay $30 for an extra…
TV wall bracket, what do I need?
Hi. I have a 22" TV which I want to wall mount but I have no idea what kind of bracket I need. This is the back of the TV. Would be grateful if someone could advise me what I need to buy. Thank you.
A Totally Free PDF Editor
Hi I need to complete a large form - 30 odd pages. I dont want to use Adobe because it always catches meout on expensive 'free trials'. Is there any software that I can use which means that I don't have to enter credit/debit card information. I'd print the forms out but I'm on the ruddy expensive hewlett packard…
Mobiles calls from my number but not made by me.
A couple of weeks ago my mobille rang and when I answered the person asked who I was. I asked them who they were and they said that I had rung them as my number had come up as a missed call. I hadn't rung them and said so and they accepted it. I checked in my call log in case I'd rung their number by mistake (although I…
Default email
Hi. I have 2 email addresses,Gmail and Proton mail. Gmail has always been my default email When i click on a link,such as in a competition, it now comes up with Proton. This started happening a couple of days ago. I have been googling and i get so far, then where google tells to go/click isn't there for me. My browser is…
Resetting old router to factory settings.
I know very little/nothing about techie stuff so please be kind and speak to me like I'm a 4 year old. I have just been plumbed in to full fibre to premises and all is up and running fine. I need to return my old router to my old provider. For my security, do I need to reset the router to factory settings - I understand…
USB wall sockets
Is USB 3 or even 4 a matter to choose between on Wall sockets or are they all the same charging current ? - ie) at 3.1 amps / max 15.5wattsie) Is the version of USB important (if stated) on wall sockets ?
Rotating TV wall bracket.
Samsung seemingly do a motorised one for around £350. Cough.Struggling to find a simple manual wall bracket that's slim, and would allow you to rotate the TV from horiz to vert for when displaying portrait pics. This is for a 43" Samsung 'Frame' TV (not mine...)Any ideas?Thanks.

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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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