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desktop email software suggestions
Hi All, I have a Mac computer and use Outlook for my work emails and have been using Thunderbird for my other emails, but it is becoming very frustrating and I'm hoping to get some suggestions for decent alternatives. The problems I'm having with Thunderbird are the awkwardness of changing font size and style, it seems to…
PC problem/blue screen
When starting up the PC (pre built bought less than a month ago, Windows 11), there is a blue screen with a message saying 'memory management'. Also we get a couple of other messages... one that mentions 'kernel mode heap corruption' and another that mentions 'critical process died'. Does anyone know how to fix this?
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…
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 ?
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…
An issue with my Apple account
Is there an Apple/iPhone user reading this who can see a way through this madness! I spent all day yesterday having message exchanges with Apple and was just going round in circles with no resolution. To explain. I have an iPhone and so I also have an Apple account, which I would normally access via my laptop (which is not…
Need new basic laptop
I need to replace my 9-year old laptop. (I posted a thread about replacing the charger hoping that might solve the problem but it didn't). - Price up to £350 max £389. - Windows (not Apple) for word processing, spread sheet, and of course internet (no games, and no particular high level graphic design/photos). - 8GB -…
help recovering photos from an SD card
Hi, I had some photos on a memory card for my Sony Cyber shot HX400v and they've disappeared. I assume I pressed something which deleted all of them a few days ago. I've read that you can use some software to recover but don't know what is reliable. Any suggestions and if free software all the better. Many thanks for any…
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…
Facebook Suspended
Hi my FB has been suspended, I have reported it to appeals@fb.com but not sure if they even received it. It says its because my Instagram account doesn't follow their rules but the name they have given isn't my account and my account is still working, they also said an email address that isn't mine has been added to my…
Help comparing two laptops
Hi all, I'm looking for a new laptop, ideally something quite high performance for productivity. I don't game etc. and would mainly be looking to use it for studying. I've had HP for years and would like to stick with this brand ideally. Also looking for something small (14") and light so I can carry it around easily. The…
www.amazon-tradein.com
There appears to be a trade-in offer on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/6cbfXdpBut I am unable to access it - anybody able to ?
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…

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Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?
Fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut – so do brokers think now is a good time to fix?
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further?
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers
How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers… simply dial 1-5-9. Then you know it's legit. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis' video below, which explains it. And please share – the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
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.

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