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bluetooth headphones
EDIT I HAVE NOW GOT THEM WORKING.THANK YOU ALL Used wired headphones for years but fed up of the wires and fancy some good quality wireless headphones for xmas. Hubby has Microsoft bluetooth Xbox headphones which we have tried on the television which is an LG 49UJ750V LED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV.They won't pair.Which…
Free software to replace MS Money
On my old computer I used MS Money to keep a check on my Home accounts, found it easy to use [which is what I need] but now MS Money is no longer available. Tried a couple of alternatives but found them difficult to get to grips with, can anyone suggest an alternative which is easy to use. Thanks.
add blocker plus
Is it safe to download add blocker plus and will it allow me to listen to you tube without interruption? Thanks for any help.
Curious problem since Chrome update
I included this in another thread (on a different subject) and 'Newcad' replied, saying it might just get fixed after a while and try running Malwarebytes in the meantime. Well I've done that and the problem is still there. No problems found by Malwarebytes. When I close down my win 10 laptop and then start it up again and…
Android (Samsung) battery
With iPhone there's a feature in the settings that will tell you your battery health/life in percentage. I'm not talking about charge until it runs out that day. When I was an iPhone user I always found it represented my experience pretty accurately. Is there a feature on Android I've missed without the need to install a…
Storage for photos
Hi, I have an old laptop so no blue tooth/blue ray and I don't want to use the cloud. or storage sitesI want to keep them on hard copy. Important family and holiday photos are on CD and flash drive so 2 copies of each as per yonks ago. I've taken up more serious photography now but the old computer is filling up.I've…
Tablet for films
My son wants a Tablet with a minimum 10" screen for mainly watching films on. He would prefer a Samsung tablet or similar so he can link all his tech together. Any advice would be great and the purchase would be from either Currys, Samsung or John Lewis. Thanks
Samsung WF80F5E0W2W washing machine- Display Fix
Hi, I am not sure whether this is the correct place to be asking questions about Samsung Ecobubble washing machines but if it is then my Samsung WF80F5E0W2W model has no display showing on the control panel. The control panel is as blank as black so consequently I cannot get the machine to power up. I've checked the fuse,…
DAB+
I wonder if anyone out there is having problems with DAB+ as I am? Bought a PURE radio some years back with a specification that clearly says it's DAB+. However now that some of my favourite stations are moving to DAB+ I find it doesn't work with these. Contacting the manufacturers I am told its not upgradeable. I am not…
Freesat TV Guide & Timer recording not working since Christmas Eve
I can't find anything on the Freesat site about this but does anyone else have the same issue which started around Christmas Eve? In essence no timer recordings work at all. I know this has happened in the past on Freesat & eventually someone there gets their finger out & fixes it. There's going to be a lot of disgruntled…
Auto rotate on iphone
I have an android phone and rotate the screen accordingly when neccessary. A relative has an iPhone. When we do a video call with her, she seems unable to achieve autorotate. She either says "it won't let me do it" or "my phones an iPhone", suggesting its not something iphones do. I've googled and know full well you can.…
Iphone - half of screen doesn't repsond
We have an old iphone xs max which we were going to gift to someone in need, but we have found it has an issue. The right hand side of the screen does not respond to touch. We've cleaned the screen and done a factory reset but no joy. I figure it must be something hardware and wondered if anyone has ever had this issue and…
Family TV deal.. I'm clueless
Need advice. We need a new TV. Looking 50-60 inches. Led is ok.. Oled is so expensive.What should we be looking for?Seen things like ultra hd 4k. But no idea what that means. Just want to watch TV and be able to watch netflix, amazon, itv player, 4od, bbc iplayer. Although if other fun stuff can be done..I think we're old…
Reebok zr10 treadmill
My treadmill bleeps every minute. Is there anyway to turn it off? The volume button does nothing
NordicTrack serial number
not sure with thread to put this in. and also not sure if anyone can help I've been trying to register a Nordictrack cross trainer Even time I get to putting in the serial number is saying its not a valid format. I've tried all ways to input the number. I feel as though I'm going mad.I'm not 2 days over for claiming the…
Epic games/PS5 account link
Any ideas on how to move a kids (cabined) epic games account from switch to PS5 please? My lad has a Fortnite account but when I linked to PS5 it’s my account which I don’t even use whereas his has all his skins etc on. He has no email address etc so have no idea how to transfer it? Thanks
Income from Youtube channel advice please
Hi not sure if this is the right place- I'm asking on behalf of someone else. Their youtube channel has recently started making them money. The money seems to be shown in US $. I understand, from them, that they need to make an application to withdraw this money. Is this money taxed in the US ? Can this money be…
Moto G84
I've just bought a Moto G84, to replace an aging G8 Plus.Is it possible to get rid of all the Google and Google Assistant stuff. The G8 Plus was a much simpler phone, it would seem.I know Google is at the heart of Android, but is the rest really necessary?
MESSAGE UPON OPENING A FILE?
I've recently bought a new PC and have entered my Libre office files via a memory stick. the files are there on my new PC, but upon selecting the file there is a box which comes up with the following message: "Default file formats not registered" "The following files not registered to be opened by default in Libre…
Amazon Prime + LG TV - programme picture freezing, but sound is ok
We've been looking forward to watching Series 2 of Jack Reacher on Amazon Prime, but have had to give up, due to the picture freezing for a few seconds, but the sound continuing. We have rebooted the router, restarted the TV and the Sky box (just in case). Same thing. We deleted the Amazon Prime app, went through all the…

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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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