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dash camera front and rear best one
Happy Sunday Please can you advise which the best one and how cost to get it fitted ?
Scratch and Dent
I am looking at a new laptop to replace a netbook so it does not need to be the best and most powerful machine ever. I would like a bigger screen than the netbook (11") but my wife's 15" laptop is more bulky than I like. Dell seem to have a good deal on the Inspiron 14" - Processor = Intel® Core™ 7 150U (10 cores, up to…
How can I dispose of a old PC and old mobile phones?
I have a old PC (about 2007 vintage) on replacing it about 15 months ago I just unplugged all leads and set up my new Pc. Of course I should have deleted all info etc on the old Pc but......! I don't want to reinstall all the cables etc (even if I still have them), just want to dispose of it safely and erase any data on…
Daughter's Samsung phone wont charge
Seems to have started today, she's powered it down just now as it's not charging and she doesn't want it to go completely flat. I have a USB charge meter which I plug into the USB charger and then the USB cable goes from that into her phone. With my phone the display starts showing the current being drawn from the charger,…
What does Error code 10014 mean
Someone has sent me an email with mp3 and wav attachments and I get [{"errorCode":10014}] in both cases. Has anyone any idea what it means? I get the same code on Windows or Android, however both use Gmail. It was sent from a Mac and it's a sound file.
Android : Changing to new phone : recreating icon organisation
When you restore your google back up of your phone to a new one, it restores the actual apps which were used on previous phone But is there a way to automate the restoration the same organisation as you had before - i.e. Which apps/icon were grouped in which folder
Changing mobile suggestion
Hi all I am tempted changing my mobile but stuck with choice - I kinda narrowed it down , thoughts? Anyone used or uses these ? I was thinking getting either Samsung s24 or the fe version but not sure if Wana spend so much I was leaning towards Motorola 50 edge ultra or more budget friendly option the 50 edge fusion ( but…
which Xiaomi phone would you go for?
Between £200 and £300 My current phone is a 6 year old Xiaomi POCO F1. It was a great phone but it seems to have some RAM issues these days and keeps faltering, so looking for a replacement.
Could anyone recommend a free Satnav for Android?
5 years ago my cousin gave me his old stand alone TomTom sat nav, which is OK except the battery needs charging for 5 minutes before it boots up, and the screen needs a hard tap to work, so I was wondering if there was a cheap free satnav available for my Android phone. Since I don't travel much it could be basic, just…
Someone using my phone number to sign up online
Is there any way to stop spam calls. I think someone has a similar number, and used it online. Now they are ringing asking for a lady on my number
Money 98
Does anyone know if Money 98 works with windows 11
Does the latest version of Firefox 136.0.1 have issues for anyone here?
Hi, Not updated Firefox browser since last year and it is nagging me to update before tomorrow due to a root certificate expiring I just want to check if anyone on here is having any issues with the latest version 136.0.1 first as it seems to have conflicting views elsewhere? If there are any problems, would I be better…
Adjust my Wordpress website without knowing account details/where to start
Hi all, I have a pretty unique problem with my Wordpress website. I built my site over 5 years ago, using Elementor. I'm pretty sure I didn't spend any money on addons but Elementor made it quite easy. The problem is that I've completely forgotten how I did what I did, and I'm not even sure what my Wordpress editing site…
Domain available before expiry?
I saw a domain i want and see it expires in 3 months but today i went to check and its available to buy? one site says the whois information is not availble but the another shows it as registered until the expiry. can anyone explain why this is? and how am i able to purchase it for a regular price from godaddy 3 months…
N100 PC for £90 - too good to be true?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV9TNJJC N100 Mini PC Desktop Computer, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz), 16GB DDR4 RAM 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD, Support 4K Dual Display/USB3.2/WiFi5/BT4.2/Win 11 Pro Delivery from Amazon, and free returns within 30 days, so I've ordered one. What tests do people suggest that I carry…
Wired headphones <£150
Looking for a pair of wired open-backs within £150 budget and have currently narrowed down list to:* Grado SR-80x * Fiio FT1 Pro * Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro * Sennheiser HD599SE * Sennheiser HD600S All I can say is I don't particularly want anything which is over bright, any thoughts on which of the above might be best?
Any recommendations for a cheap, ultra portable laptop?
Hi all, I'm looking for a cheap, ultra portable laptop which runs Windows (or Linux even). I'm a PhD student so price and portability are the main concerns, I only really need it to run Libre Office and some reference managing software. Beyond that battery life and being small and light enough to stick in my bag are the…
Mobile thefts - Security tips on this evenings program, 11th March.
I have a couple of questions about what Martin said on this evenings program about making your phone secure from thefts. Firstly, concerning the first point, 'Remote tracking'. I have an iPhone and I did a search for "Find My" and "Remote tracking". Reading what came up on Apple Support, this gave me the impression that…
Ring door bell advice?
I have a ring door bell 4 and moving home so I have a question what’s the difference with the new models? Ring door bell 2024 Ring door bell Pro Ring door bell plus All Released after the 4th model. I know some have head to toe. One model is budget and can’t remove battery so anybody by it a breakdown of each model and…
WhatsApp on Laptop
I'm no good with technology, I'm struggling :'( I have WhatsApp on my Android phone I also have WhatsApp on my laptop Today, I had a incoming call on my laptop from one of my contacts, on the laptop screen, it was showing the incoming call, but no green button to answer the call, I've uninstalled and reinstalled WhatsApp…

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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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