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cant open any photos on laptop
I cant seem to open any photos in pictures folder on laptop - windows 10Just getting message - 'the application cannot be started. Try reinstalling the application to fix the problem'Have tried doing Windows updates, shutting down restarting but still same.What could be the problem or how do i reinstall please?
Issues moving photos from phone to laptop.
Just moved a large number of photos from my old Moto g9 to my laptop via a usb cable. Well, all the photos are only showing as ‘thumbnails’ when I open them on my laptop and below the photos it is showing as 100% size. What have I done wrong.
U streaming app went missing from my TV
I have a modern Samsung smart tv where streaming apps, including u - formerly uktv - were working. I had to reset the TV and Smarthub in order to try to fix an unrelated glitch. After the reset all the apps were there and I reactivated them, except for u. Has anybody else had this ? Cheers.
How to open Office 365?
I've bought a subscription to Office 365 for my Windows 11 laptop and it's installed OK but the only way I can open it is by opening an existing Word document. Can I not create a desktop shortcut to it, or some other sensible way of opening the thing?
Crystaldiskinfo returns health state: Caution. What's this?
I was looking at buying a used hard drive to store various media & wondered about how to test how good/bad they are. One of the results of the Googling on this returned CrystalDiskInfo - which I have installed so figured I've not run it in a while I'll see what my drives are like. 2 drives showing up as good but 1 flagged…
Elnur Gabarron night storage heaters
Can anyone help me regarding the heater fan. By the end of the day there is very little heat left in the heater. But the fan continues to blow and then once it gets to twelve o clock the fan stays on throughout the night interrupting our sleep. Any feedback would be a great help.
Laptop Replacement battery buy from Amazon (£33), or Ebay (£17)?
Need to get a laptop replacement battery as it is giving charge problems. Dell Inspiron 1464 I have seen 2 places to get it from ebay for £17 and Amazon for £33. ebay is cheaper, but would there be any concerns to get it from there? (for example it is less quality to the Amazon one, or will not last as long as the Amazon…
No video output - but..........
My Desktop PC has decided to stop displaying windowsIt has a blank screen, except not the boot up screen - that still displaysWhat could be the cause of this anomaly ?I have just carried out a software rebuild, on a replacement SSD - so I am guessing that it is something related to this..... but what could cause a blank…
Google docs is full
How do I get more space without paying? Why's WhatsApp saved to it? Can't alter my CV on the software currently
Text messages changed colour ? text with SMS/MMS
Normally my my texts are in black on a grey background. I don't know what I have done but they have turned black on a pale blue backgrount "Texting (SMS/MMS)" I don't know what it means or how I have managed to change it. Can anyone help me to know how to change back to the way it was before - just ordinary text messages…
Tablets for kids/ Samsung
Which tablets do your children use? Would you recommend them? My son is 8 and has been using an amazon kindle fire for kids, and I'm thinking about 'upgrading'. It doesn't need to be padded, he's old enough to be more careful. I'm leaning more towards Samsung and wondering about people's experiences. TIA
Website builder / hosting at a reasonable cost
I have a couple of small websites, one is for my art business but I have just had the renewal and the cost has gone up to 145.00 with One.com - I have 5 pages and its mainly showing my artwork etc.. In the past they have reduced the cost when I have complained but this time seem unwilling to do so -with that can anyone…
Windows Back up to the cloud
Windows 11 has a Windows Back up feature, which I have shown in the image below. I am not clear how this differs from Onedrive. Windows Back up indicates that it backs up Apps. What does Apps mean? Does that include installed programs? Example: I have an installed program named Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking. If my disc…
Google Chrome bookmarks question
Sorry if this is a daft question, but at my age this is a real strain on what's left of the brain. I am moving from a Chromebook to a Windows 11 laptop and want to copy my bookmarks from one to t'other. So I do the "export bookmarks" thing on the Chromebook, move the file to the laptop, do "import bookmarks" and it works -…
Google Pixel 7a or 8a
I’m looking at purchasing a Google pixel 7a but would the extra cash be worth spending on a pixel 8a. Would I get much more for my money?
4K/UHD or 1080p?
I have a Sony LED TV KD-43XE8004 which I've had for about 6 years. It's still working well, and I have no plans to replace it just yet. I've recently taken Apple TV out for a trial period and watched Killers of the Flower Moon on it. I was expecting brilliant picture quality in terms of brightness and quality, but I…
Pages on a website
Is there anyway of working out how many pages a website has without counting them individually?
Address labels for Xmas cards
My dad's eyes and hands are working very well these days and as it will Christmas soon he has started to do his cards but is struggling writing on the envelopes A friend mentioned about printing addresses labels out and then sticking them onto the envelopes. He has about 75 addresses to do so I am after advice on what…
RSS Feed
Anyone got a link to a RSS feed for new posts?
Editing old photographs on your phone
I have quite a few very old black and white photos that I'd like to edit/improve the quality of. Was thinking of getting an upgrade on my iphone to use better editing features to use on these photos. Is this possible or am I wasting my time and money on upgrading please?

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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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