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Struggling to download Teams
Finzlly got a copy of Windows 10. There are Two options- teams for home and teams for work or school. When I click on Teams for Home when I try to open file it says error while installing application check setup log. On the work or school one it goes to open store app and nothing happens same with App installer.
Samsung galaxy in stand by
How do I decrease the time between not using my Samsung galaxy and it going into stand by mode (the point where I need my fingerprint to open it again) for instance after use I leave it idle, I'd like least time possible
Access for Mac?
Access gets a lot of bad press and it has been missused but its always been useful to quickly import some CSVs, create a little relational db and run queries that would be painful to deal with as v/xlookups in XLS. I've used MySQL, SQL Server etc for more powerful use and productionised solutions but even "lite" versions…
Norton 360 for Gamers
I got a free 3 month subscription to this when I bought a new laptop in November - the subscription has now expired and I don't plan to pay Norton - but I don't see any change in the actual program - apart from a red banner telling me "SUBSCRIPTION STATUS : Expired"I assume that I am still protected ?It still updates and…
Facebook Ads
Past couple of days, I'm getting ads on Facebook, which are totally, irrelivent to me. The problem is, I can't hide them. Both in Firefox, and Brave. I know how I should be able to hide them, but it's not working. I click on hide had, and click on irrelevant, the click done, but the ad remains. A lot are for gambling apps,…
Where can I buy/is there such a thing as a 16 amp Extension lead UK 3 Pin?
Hi all I am asking this for a family member who is a little baffled...Asked me a question and I am equally as baffled. So, my relative runs a very small business manufacturing wooden and plastic goods. In his rented workshop he has a couple of extension leads on a roll, for example this is one of them.…
how do I reset facebook password?
OK so facebook went down and I didn't realise it and tried to get in so now it wants me to type in my password. Which of course I don't remember. Asking it to reset by emailing me a 6 digit code doesn't work as nothing comes through. I've ticked the alternative to send it to my FB account instead on an alternative device.…
Assistance required with an online technical issue
Hi there, Please can someone help. Since the Facebook outage on 05/03/2024 I've tried relogging into my account and requested to reset my password as I was concerned I might have been hacked. But now when I go to log in it attempts to send an authentication code but the problem is it's going to my old number, which i no…
Microsoft one drive
Hi, so recently I put 4gb of old photos on my new windows 10pc, one drive was busy backing them up, and it kept reporting that I'd used up all my one drive space, so I paused one drive uploads, or so I thought. It seems to have deleted all the files off my hard disk! I'm just very confused by it and concerned that it's…
Convert DVD to USB stick thumb drive
Hello all. Apologies if this has been asked before. Because of the increasing cost of streaming services (and because a lot of my DVDs aren't actually on some services) I'd like to convert my DVDs to a USB stick and play on a SMART tv etc. I don't mind paying a little bit (ish) for decent software to do it as I'm not too…
New Laptop
I'm looking for a new laptop. Are some 'safer' than others? Or is it just down to whatever software is on it e.g. McAfee? Is the free Windows firewall and defender just as good? Is it better to pay a bit extra when buying a laptop, for added security?
Changing broadband provider
I'm thinking of changing broadband provider and wonder if new cable will go down same duct in private road or will they need to dig more holes?
Laptop Battery Replacement
I'm looking for a reliable company to order a replacement battery for my Asus Zenbook. Asus supplier wants a £28 handling charge on top of the £50 battery price. Looking around there are plenty available but with mixed reviews including those selling used batteries as new. Just wondering if anyone knows of a reliable…
Is my Domain worth selling and how?
Last year I purchased a domain (didn't cost me anything) I was not going to renew it next month as I no longer need it. When I tried to cancel I was offered a value and advice to sell it. The value was £900 which I think is ridiculous. I went on 'Go Daddy' and they valued it at $200, which again seems very generous. I can…
How to stop web pages from jumping upwards.
If I'm on a site, FB for example, sometimes the page will jump upwards. Is is something to do with my refresh rate? W10.
Small squares randomly replacing characters
W10 MSI laptop, i7 9750H - 8 GB RAM - 128 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD: For some reason lately some characters switch from normal to little squares making reading impossible. This applies to any writing on screen whether online or not. A reboot usually fixes this issue. I've run malware scans, run sfc scans, even run a DISM command.…
How can I kill off pop-up ads on my laptop. ?
I have an irritating pop-up from MacFee all in $ which I don't seem able to delete. Every few minutes - I go through a couple of screens and the get one which closes it down. I've changed from Chrome to Opera, running Windows 11 and have AVG. Suggestions welcome
Purple haze CCTV
Hi Why is my front CCTV camera is showing a purple haze picture yet my rear camera is okay. It has been like this for a few days now and unsure what to do as i have not altered anything The NVR and IP cameras are Dahua and about 5 – 6 years old. Any advice? Thanks EDIT I have just turned the NVR off and restarted after a…
Listening to music/podcasts
I have a long(ish) flight coming up later in the year and I'd like to have something to listen to. What device do people use to do this and how do you get it onto your chosen device??
Convert KAR to MIDI
How do you convert a KAR file to a MIDI file? I read somewhere about adding .mid but that didn’t work. I seen sites that are supposed to convert the files but since this isn’t for me I am conscious to not download something unwanted on to someone else’s computer.

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Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.

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