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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?
Cloud backup
Help please from anyone who can advise a MSE budget friendly method to backup to Onedrive from Win PC (10/11) I use Google drive (nearly full!) to store some files and I also have One drive with 100GB virtually unused. I wish to use that available space to backup files not under the Microsoft default Doc/photo/video etc…
Alexa Echo Dot.
I have an Alexa and sound not very good so I want to upgrade. If I get a newer version of it, can I just plug it in to make it work or is it more complicated? I had to get help to install the one I have now, lol!
Best way for Email Forwarding - Domain, Second Gmail account or something else? Please
HiRead a few threads on email forwarding/domains/different accounts etc and totally confusing myself in the process about everything, ha ha. Basically I have a gmail email address and have used the + and . options for creating a different email address in the past but obviously this is not very good, as easy to work out…
How to connect device to dongle?
Hi all I currently have Sky and their own WIFI/broadband and Sky use BT broadband for their WIFI and also I have a SIM card also from Sky. I also have Vodaphone for my mobile. I also have a ring doorbell and ring indoor cameras. However we have been having issues with Sky's WIFI with it dropping alot and when that happens…
How many phones and iPads do you own?
I have an IPad Pro. Got a second one incase other one is stolen when out so got a standard one. My phone was stolen so I an iPhone 11 as a spare and iCloud back up. iPhone 16 as main phone. £50 Android phone for work as I have to leave it in a locker. I did get rid of the iPod touch that was my second phone for years but…
BT Synergy phone won't charge batteries
I've got two setups, each with quad set of BT Synergy 6500 cordless phones, they'll all be well over 10 years old now. During the past 2 years, they've been dying, one by one, so I only have 3 working ones left now. Typically, a handset will show 'low batt' warning after only a few minutes' use, so I install new batteries…
Smart phone storage getting full - advice please
After a few years of use, my android phone has started giving me alerts about storage space getting used up and that performance will soon start to suffer. System 'cleaning' doesn't seem to make much impact. The alerts continue to arrive showing 90+% of storage space already in use. Can anyone offer advice about what I can…
Cctv or a burglar alarm?
Hi all We moved into our new home recently and had a rewire and the electricians cut the wires to the home alarm. So not sure if it can be reconnected? If not we want to add some additional security to the home, especially when on holiday. We do have a ring doorbell but it's not reliable as when internet drops or goes down…
Should I use Edge?
New Windows 11 laptop coming to replace a Chromebook, so I'm wondering if it might be worth swapping to Edge rather than continuing to use Chrome. What might I gain by so doing - or lose?
256 storage MacBook Air
Thinking of getting a new MacBook Air on Good Friday cannot decide whether to pay extra to get more storage 512 or 256! Advice pl. Thanks
New PC for W11
My present PC has a i7-4790K processor, 24 GB of RAM, and MSI H97M motherboard. It's about ten years old, and I built it to run huge spreadsheets. It's rather overkill for what I do these days, but I like it that things run very quickly. The game plan is to keep it, and run linux on it. I'll then use that for a particular…
Excel Formula
If there anyway (apart from manually) to get an Excel formula in order of column? Example: =sum( X2+C2+R2+L2) to =sum(C2+L2+R2+X2)

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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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