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Good FREE Android VPN?
Looking to see what is good / reliable / not suspect ... and FREE. I had been using BBVpn but 1) it doesn't feature in any internet write up & 2) it's been struggling connecting lately so I'm not really sure about continuing to use it. NordVPN seemed to get recommended by online articles but 1) After downloading it I…
Excel help - program opening slowly
I have just upgraded my rather old Windows 10 computer to a new better specification Windows 11 machine. I have successfully transferred over all my old files and programs. I’m running Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 (I know it’s old and is no longer supported, but I’m familiar with it and it was free!). Microsoft Update…
Echo show registration
I'm thinking of getting an Echo Show for my parents and asked for advice on Amazon's forum. I'm a bit confused by this part of the otherwise helpful reply from Amazon. "once you've registered the device to your account, it will remain registered to your account even if it's connected to a different Wi-Fi network." Does…
Simple photo and movie editing.
Just seen an add for this.…
Plusnet Full fibre & Landline query
Currently have Plusnet Broadband and phone package.As i understand it, sooner or later going to have to go Full Fibre ( meaning replacing existing cable to property with fiber optic).Can i keep old landline number?I understand phone service will be voip, but do plusnet offer this (i read they dont, but could be old…
Smart TV without an Aerial?
Will a smart TV connected to the internet receive STV player, My5, BBC Iplayer etc without being connected to an aerial? My daughter watches TV via a Humax sat box with a sat dish but does not have an aerial though she does have internet and she needs a new TV, her present TV is not a smart TV and I have both a smart TV…
Identify unique "to" address in mailbox
I used to have a catchall mailbox for my domain and so for a while would give each company I signed up to etc a unique email address so was easy to spot who was sharing my details etc. Dont have that now and so need to setup aliases for each of them... is there a way to export all the headers into a CSV or equiv to be able…
Vodafone broadband keeps dropping
Moved broadband from BT because we are light users and were paying 60+ but signal was reliable. Chose Vodafone after looking for deals on martins money comparison. Signal continues to drop since installed. Watching TV buffering every night driving us mad. A booster was installed but it kept loosing connection. Reset after…
Lebara Wifi Calling Problems
Joined Lebara 1 month ago. With loads of emails and phone calls asking to activate wifi calling on my sim. I have even uploaded my software details to the tech team. saying they would sort it it out in 72 hours No reply. No solution. I have done everything that samsung have told me to do. Its got to be Lebara problem.…
Which Soundbar for SONY TV BRAVIA KD32W800 LED HDR Smart Android?
Can anyone please help me choose the best soundbar for a Sony TV Bravia KD32W800? My parents have this TV and now need a soundbar. I have no idea as I'm deaf, so can't test one out. The focus is on getting something of good quality (sound and reliability) ASAP rather than cost. Can anyone please help me choose the best…
new desktop PC needed for elderly dad
Elderly dad needs new desktop PC. He is actually pretty computer literate and doesn't want anything too basic (i.e. that will just cause problems in a year's time), although it's mostly for online banking, emails, playing around with Linux etc. He won't consider anything refurbed, which is annoying. Budget is £500-£600. So…
Help Needed: Can George Rosen Smith's Recommended PC Build Run the Latest Elden Ring DLC?
I'm planning to play the latest DLC for Elden Ring, but my old computer just can't handle it anymore. So, I found a recommendation from George Rosen Smith, a computer configuration expert from the UK. I'm not very familiar with the specifics of hardware performance, so I wanted to ask you all if this setup would be good…
Get gmail password from HUAWEI phone?
My daughter has a HUAWEI phone that has her Gmail account on it that was set up by her partner who passed away. She has been able to use her email account on her HUAWEI phone as it has the password remembered but the phone is needing replaced as the battery is no longer holding it's charge and the screen is scratched so…
Ad supported Netflix on Fire TV
Hi folks, I was downgraded by Netflix to their ad supported tier as the plan I was on was discontinued. I'm now getting an error that my Fire TV doesn't support the ad tier so I either need to swap for a new device or change my price plan. Has anyone been on the ad tier and think that spending on the ad-free one would be…
problems streaming calls from Moto G13 to Ambio S hearing aids
I have NHS hearing aids - GN Resound Ambio S 98 (high power). These are Bluetooth that connect to a smartphone to be used with mobile voice calls etc.I have a new Moto g13 phone on Android 13 (security patch 5 April 2024) that connects to these aids via Bluetooth but voice calls can't be heard on the aids. Yet, phone…
Kobo Libra Colour eReader
Hi Guys! I have had my Libra2 for a couple of years now and suffice to say I have 'lots' (a few thousand)of books, many, many sideloaded and organised into lots of collections. I am going to be upgrading to a Libra Colrour soon and I am wondering if there is a simple way to just mirror my existing collections straight onto…
New sound bar can't get sound
So after drama with damage to a TV meaning u couldn't use my old soundbar I've bought another which I was getting use to. I connected it via hdmi arc in TV into a connector (as optical digital damaged on tv) then optical digital to soundbar. I want to connect via hdmi as the connector doesn't power on consistently via the…
Apple Computer Help
Hi, can anybody help my Apple Mac computer is very slow to open IE if I have numbers open then try something else like Safari or numbers it takes awhile to open 1tb memory and 832gb left. Emails slow to open as well TIA
Issues with County Broadband and Sky boxes
Recently had County Broadband install a full fibre network in our rural village, and got connected up at the first chance about 8 weeks ago. Really reliable to begin with, with up to 600 mbps. Then started over a few weeks to get problems connecting the Sky Q boxes to the internet via WiFi, with the connection visibly…
Amazon Kindle
Hi all Is it possible to update an email address attached to an Amazon Kindle? At the moment, it's listed as xxx@kindle.com and I want to update it to xxx@gmail.com. Is it possible to that without losing all the purchased books? TIA Richard

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Martin Lewis: Going abroad soon? Two passport checks to stop you being turned back
"My daughter wasn't allowed to board the plane even though she had seven months left on her passport." MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains two key checks to ensure this doesn't happen to you (while it differs per country, these'll generally keep you safe), in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
Drivers to be able to pay for parking using just ONE app under new Government plans
You should soon be able to pay for parking across the UK using just one app under new Government plans. The initiative is designed to end "the scramble" to download multiple apps for use at different car parks.
Warning. Five holiday booking scams to watch out for as over £11 million lost to travel fraud
Booking your summer holiday soon? Protect yourself from scams by watching out for clone websites, fake deals and bogus cancellations, as fraudsters to continue to use a variety of sophisticated methods to trick holidaymakers out of their cash.
Santander Edge customer? It's axing its 1% cashback on spending
If you've got a Santander Edge current account, you'll no longer earn 1% cashback on supermarket, fuel and travel spending from 9 September. The bank has today (20 May) confirmed it's axing the perk, though it will continue to pay 1% cashback on bills.
Martin Lewis: I'm a bit teary – we just got a win on changing hideous Council Tax debt collection
Miss one monthly Council Tax payment and within six weeks you can have bailiffs at the door asking you to pay the whole year's bill, plus extra on top. But in a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), the Government has agreed to investigate these "catastrophic" debt collection practices.
Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.

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