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Cable to connect router to printer
Please could someone tell me which Ethernet cable I need to buy to connect my Canon Pixma printer to my Eero router. I have taken a couple of photos below of the ‘holes’. I found something online that said cat 5, however looking at pictures of the cat 5, I am not sure it will be right. Thanks.
Using an old laptop
I'm retiring next week and so have to return my work laptop. I've used this for everything while I've had it and so I'e just blown the dust off my old Toshiba laptop which must be 7 - 8 years old and plugged it in and checked it's working I'm just wondering about security - will I need anything 'extra' just because it's an…
Need to extend WiFi signal in house
We have standard WiFi as full fibre not yet available. House is 4 storey town house with the TalkTalk router on the 3rd floor at the front as that is where the master socket comes in. Unfortunately on the ground floor and at the back of the house the WiFi is almost non existent. Can any one advise what I can buy to improve…
Digital home phone switchover - PSTN nerds needed!
Second floor flat Copper phone line comes in via bedroom window and master socket sits on the sill there. I wired a twisted pair cable from the master socket, up into the loft and down through the ceiling into the hall in the centre of the flat where it ends in phone sockets into which the wireless router and DECT base are…
WhatsApp issue
Hi I tried to back up my WhatsApp on my current phone as I was trying to prepare for my new phone. WhatsApp kept getting stuck on 'preparing back up' both on wifi and cellular modes. It did seem to work on cellular eventually except the last back up date showing was from 4 years ago. I checked my Google drive account and…
Where do you buy your computers and/or parts from? eBuyer ok?
I was considering a new cheap laptop. My PC is Windows 10, doesn't support Win11 (let's not start talking about try Linux) & I don't know when I'll get round to building another PC or even buying one so had considered a new laptop on the cheap end as it wont be doing anything intensive. I've used eBuyer since I can't even…
USB dongle V mifi hotspot
Hi dad doesn't want broadband contract as only renting. watches freeview through normal tv aerial. Channels he can get less than what expected through normal TV aerial in his area according to freeview. So aerial maybe position wrong but he got no say in that. He watches only couple hours tv in evening. No gaming etc.or…
Power cable for old laptop
I have dug out a very old 11" HP Stream laptop to use for a photo project but can't find its power cable. The socket is smaller than the usual standard size so none of my existing charger cables will fit. I need to know the technical name/size of the smaller connector so that I can buy the right one on line. Can anyone…
OPPO A76 phone cannot see Bluetooth device. Edit: Solution found.
Edit: DullGreyGuy has sorted this out for me. I will leave the thread as is in case it helps anyone else. My wife and I both have identical OPPO A76 phones running Android 13. We also have a Sony SRS-XB100 portable speaker. Until recently my wife could use Bluetooth to connect her OPPO A76 phone to the speaker. It used to…
Best recordable gadget for a teen who enjoys singing?
Looking for a gift for around £15-£40 if possible - I know, I'm a cheapskate but this is a moneysaving site! Basically I have grandchildren who like to sing (and dance) and am wondering if there is a gadget that they can sing songs on/through, that records it too? UPDATE: Needed for an iphone (or possibly an ipad) I got…
Is Internet Archive legal ?
There are all sorts of TV programmes / films and videos stored on https://archive.org for download eg) I found one programme that I had been searching for for years !
Remove alexa ikon from Kindle fire?
So following an update I now have Alexa on my fire with an ikon permanently on the screen. How can i get rid of the ikon or unstall Alexa? Tried several things but it is still there.
Argh, having to go W11 :-(
With 10 about to lose support, and old PC beginning to creak, I've had to jump. New PC is, of course, W11. Even my old PC was insufferable with W10, so I had Classic Shell installed to make the interface like '7'. There's a way to make the 11 more like 7, isn't there? What have folk used? Ta.
I seem to have just made a ton of space on my hard drive & not sure how?
Windows 10 1TB Samsung SSD Had about 80GB remaining on it. I emptied the recycle bin & it went up minimal. Say 82GB after the empty. This was yesterday. Today I'm at 183GB free space, yet I've deleted nothing further. I've had a gander around & can't see anything obviously missing. How does that work then? I'm not…
Best way to track someone
I know there's various tracker apps, some paid for & some not so right at the start let's discount the paid for apps. OH is going to London by themselves in a few weeks & they're the one who wants to be able to be tracked, so we can also discount the 'spying on' side of it as well. They live in Apple-Land whereas I'm an…
Can I watch tablet or phone TV apps on my TV
Can I buy an adapter or find a way to watch apps from Android tablet on my TV. We have a smart TV but it's old and won't support some of the newer apps like discovery plus. Also when we on holiday can we play TV apps from our tablet on TV in hotel room. Thanks
Microsoft Money Help
I am still using Money and find it invaluable. The working file has 30 years of data but the MS back up is not working. I can physically copy the 30000KB file to the back up location with no problem but the MS back up prompts me to find another location because it is not big enough! I see there is an option to archive but…
Norton (through BT) big update
I guess most here avoid paid for AV and I would usually too, but Norton is free (via BT or EE or whatever they're called this week) and so use it purely for that reason. It's just had a big update and introduced processes all over the place so I've just zapped it on my PC. And just found it running amok on a neighbours…
Swapping data to new clamshell phone
For me a smartphone was a step too far so desktop PC and clamshell phone only. Existing Doro 0260 phone is 3G so I need to replace it very soon. This will mean transferring a fairly long list of contacts and my usual younger family helpers all plead ignorance. The only Youtube videos I can find use bluetooth to make the…
Apple health data
Hi, my girlfriends Apple Watch broke last week, she has got a new one along with a new phone everything has downloaded from the cloud apart from her health data, so it is only showing her rings completed for the last three days or so She has also wipes her old phone, not sure if it’s all been lost now?

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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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