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Connecting Samsung phone to TV
Hi, is there a way to connect a Samsung A52s 5G to a (non-smart) TV (to be able to watch on bigger screen)? I can use Smart View (connected to xbox) but it lags/buffers due to unstable internet connection (using mobile data as no wifi), so I'd like to bypass the xbox and connect directly to TV. I have decent signal/speed…
NHS viewer-windows program (Spectra)
Briefly ...I've asked for digital access to my xray to they've sent me a link to SpectraI can see my xray but to download it to my PC, I have to D/L a zip file which has 'images', 'reports' and a pdf with instructions.Sadly, the instructions say that there should be an application included called viewer-images ... but…
Start Menu issue
Hi, I have a four year old Fusion 5 windows 10 tablet which has worked fine until recently, but is now unuseable because the start menu constantly opens and closes, it starts off slow and then rapidly opens/close so it's impossible to use. I have searched online for solutions but can't seem to find my exact issue and I…
[Solved] Techie question about tin cans.
HiIt seems steel for tin cans needs to be virgin steel as produced in Blast Furnaces - not recycled steel as produced in modern Electric Arc Furnaces. This quote..."Cans used for food require tin-coated, ultrathin sheet steel made from molten iron." This quote..."Tin-plate is made with steel derived from molten iron, but…
Can I scan in this table of numbers and get excel to open it in a table?
Hi all i enjoy playing with statistics etc, and also enjoy a bet on the races. As you can see in the image, this is a table of stats, which I think is self explanatory. So, you can see that the column where I’ve written the letter ‘A’ in Red shows the percentage of wins from runs. For some reason, this newspaper doesn’t…
VOIP
We are currently with EE for broadband and landline. Due to a sudden change in our circumstances that service will end next week. We are out off timed contract and have not changed to digital voice. We still have very old BB router. We wish to keep our landline number. We do now have a 5g vodaphone gigacube router as we…
New laptop for video editing advice
I have about 2000 video clips each ranging from 2 to 4 seconds long that I want to combine into one big video. I then want to add some music to play in the background throughout the video. I don't need any other fancy video editing features. Do you have any advice on a laptop that I could buy to do this on? I'm not looking…
Google security contradiction
Google is paranoid about security. But it requires me to be signed in to use the chatgpt app, just because I installed it using play store. This means that unless I sign in every time I want to use the app, the security of my google account is compromised by having to remain signed in. Ridiculous! Or have I misunderstood ?
WhatsApp - please can someone help!
Hi all, Really hoping someone can help me with this one. My fiancee borrowed my phone over the weekend - better camera, seeing Beyonce and an assumption all this was quite straightforward! We switched our SIMs into each other's phones. When we swapped back, my account was not right. No profile photo and my partner was…
Which WiFi gadget please
Help please. We have a garden room that has a wired ethernet cable running to it. But phones and devices can't pickup the WiFi from the house. Can anyone link to a device that you plug the ethernet in and it creates a WiFi signal? I tried a TP links one which has ethernet (IN) and antennas, but it doesn't work, and…
Another Excel annoyance
On my financial spreadsheet I have a number of organisations, some of which have both accessible and fixed term accounts which I list and calculate separately. When I copy across for the next month / week I get those annoying little triangle error messages about 'formula omits adjacent cells'. Is there a way to stop these…
Can sign in to Microsoft/Instagram via PC/app but not the other way around.
Jeez, I was hoping that was it for questioning for now but ran in to this problem & can't get around it so apologies but here again. MICROSOFT.... As per thread, I was wondering if a workaround was taking the Excel template, putting it in to something like Dropbox & then using the mobile Excel app to edit - so I did this…
UI 7 Samsung update
I totally hate it. Different looking icons on the home screen, phone freezes, access to texts and emails while surfing the net has changed. Now, I cannot turn the phone off and ending/disconnecting phone calls sometimes does not work. Who else hates the update?
Is there an actual advantage to air frying or are we just being sold a pup?
Is there an actual advantage to air frying or are we just being sold a pup? They suggest that it heats up faster than a conventional oven, but that is only because it's a smaller than a conventional oven, but now they are selling built-in air fryers to replace conventional ovens which leaves the same question?????
Radio + USB playback to earbuds via Buetooth. NOW SORTED!
Now sorted :)
Connect my iPod to new Honda?
The iPod, old model no bluetooth, works fine in our old car and I have tried changing the lead but when I plug it into our new Honda hr-v it charges but will not connect to play. So frustrating as our "travelling" music is on it.
Broadband connection monitor?
I have a reasonable broadband connection but it seems to drop out quite frequently. I can measure the broadband speed easily enough but what I really need is an app or website that can measure the connection quality over a period of time. Does anyone know of such a thing please? Thanks.
Which Bluetooth earbuds
So clueless. I have a Walkman mp3 player. Tiny, light battery lasts a very long time. 36hrs playtime. I do wear it gardening or traveling but still have the wired earbuds that pull out for a pastime. Listen to podcasts, radio, books and music. Looked at Bluetooth earbuds from Argos which are £29 to 😵‍💫 Would the cheaper…
Unexpected WhatsApp message
I’ve received a message from 'Bess' saying “Hello, are you Mr Finn, the yoga instructor from UK?” I'm struggling to understand what the scam is?
Pairing a Virgin remote with TV
I have a Virgin V6 remote, and I can't use it to control the volume/mute/on-off functions on my new LG TV. I have followed the Virgin steps to pair the remote with the TV but none of the 34 codes offered work during the laid down pairing process. Anyone know how to resolve this and successfully pair my remote with the TV.…

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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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