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Brother HL-2130 Printer Problem
This laser printer shows an error as it starts printing. Turning the printer on all is normal - all four lights are lit and then just the green light shows. On starting printing it whirrs away for a couple of seconds and then the error light appears. I don't think it gets as far as successfully picking up a sheet of paper.…
Firefox error message
When I try to access Firefox this morning this message pops up. All was OK last night. I'm now using Chrome. Any ideas what this is please? And how to solve it. thanks
Does "Fast charging" Android devices damage them?
I have a 20Watt charger on order from Amazon and suddenly worried that it may damage the phone or tablet ??
Windows 11 blocking McAfee
Since finally downloading WIndows 11 on my laptop yesterday, I am unable to access updates to McAfee. Not happy! Anyone know how to solve this?
Fender ain't Rumblin'. Faulty amplifier.
Hi.Fender Rumble 100. Symptoms - it's 'dead'. Now't - not a flicker. Found an exploded SMT cap, C357.Problem - no idea of its value. Or what could have caused it. Fender are seemingly reluctant to release schematics, tho' I will contact them to ask if they'll at least provide some info. I'll also try some Fender…
Backing up old scanned negs - FAT Volume problem.
EDIT: Sorry, it seems certain files do contain the older date as Date Created. I need to look into why that is. I occasionally scan some old negs (some from as early as 1970s) and add the year the image was taken as a Keyword, using Adobe Bridge. The Metadata shows the Date Created and Date Modified as 2023. Curiously,…
Complicated Microsoft word question it might be impossible
In a word document there is some text between non English characters, for reasons which are too long to explain I would like to change text like this Æ Example Text. Ö to Example Text Now I can use remove to remove the "Æ" and "Ö" letters but changing the text between them to italics is sadly too difficult for me. Any…
VPN for firestick on holiday
Heading away at the end of the month.Taking my firestick to maybe watch some UK TV, so, looking for a good value VPN.I've used Winscribe (free) in the past but soon used it's free allowance.
converting video clip to audio only
Hey there I've got a short video clip on my phone of a bit of piano music being played. Purpose was to try to track down the name of the piece of music as the player can only remember a bit and wants to relearn the entire piece. I've FB friends that would recognise the piece in an instant but I can't load the clip on to FB…
Suddenly seeing adds again, despite AdBlock
I've had AdBlock for years, working perfectly but today I suddenly see adds in the right hand panel of my Outlook pages, where the panel is usually blank. I've checked that AdBlock is still running. The little red hand icon was actually missing from my toolbar, so I reinstated it and checked that AdBlock is running for…
printer ink refill set?
hi, does anyone know any highstreets shop, store or supermarket which still sells printer ink refill sets? (the little bottles of ink with the syringe etc) i bought several over the years from wilko for about £4.50 each and they lasted a long time but it seems like shops don't sell them anymore? thanks
TV recorder setup for elderly person. Youview?
I have an elderly relative who had simple freeview box which has broken. I need to replace it. I am thinking of a youview box because of the ability to easily use catchup. Also the ability to record 2 channels at the same time would be advantageous. It needs to be very simple to use. A price of up to £200 is acceptable.…
Difference between Apple extra storage & using your home hard drive??
I have a WD MyCloud Home which is what I'm referring to in this question. My mother this week said she couldn't back up her iPhone any longer - ran out of space. After questioning on how much she values the contents on there, she'd be devastated if she lost all her photos & videos. So I'm basically wanting to know what's…
Wife needs tablet replacement
The wifes 6 year old Samsung tablet is in need of replacementShe doesn't want to spend any more than about £250It must be reasonably fast (4Gb?) , have a good clear screen (11inch +) and decent sound it must also have a good battery life and quick chargingWhat is recommended ?Lenovo Tab P12 is no longer available…
Help - I'm in Budapest and my phone has suddenly stopped working for data
My Android phone, in Budapest, has suddenly stopped allowing access to data via WiFi and phone - ie, neither work. I have rebooted numerous times. I have removed and reinserted the SIM. I have international roaming enabled. I have allow data while roaming turned on. I have 600MB data left on my GiffGaff UK PAYG account. It…
Can anyone help me with new Sony headphones?
Got some Sony WH-XB910N. Anyone know if/how I can use them just in noise cancelling mode without Bluetooth turned on and it constantly trying to pair with something? I would like to use them for quiet reading.
BT scam msg update
Been getting strange voice texts from a friends mobile number on 1571, the messages haven't actually been sent by friend. I cancelled 1571 on my phone as I have an answer phone, but, this morning at 4am, I got a call from 08456021111. The message is always the same.... a robotic female voice reads off my friends mobile…
Please help me choose a new laptop for my wife. Revised Requirements.
Edit: We have now decided to get a 15 inch laptop rather than a 14 inch. See new post at the end of the thread. I am out of date on current laptop technology and the current range of choices is a bit overwhelming. She currently has an oldish Acer 14 inch laptop which now runs rather slowly despite me installing an SSD and…
Need a new tablet
Really need advice because I have no clue and the online reviews aren't great for the product I'm looking at.I'm in a rural area so buying is either from Argos or I have to wait and do a 50+ round trip as nowhere else does tablets in the area and I'm not good at buying online. I have a Kindle fire 7 prob, bought second…
Can I divert screen content from one Android phone to another?
My problem is a badly damaged screen on an old phone (I actually trod on it!), but I know the touch capability is still intact, although I'm only seeing a mass of odd colours. I'd like to operate the touchscreen by using a secondary output on a another Android phone, which will show me where the buttons and links are…

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Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?
Fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut – so do brokers think now is a good time to fix?
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further?
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers
How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers… simply dial 1-5-9. Then you know it's legit. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis' video below, which explains it. And please share – the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers – 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.
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.

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