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Samsung new icons
Hi all Samsung have done an update and I loathe the garish new icons. Is there an easy way I can reverse this without losing stuff (texts, emails etc) I'm a neanderthal when it comes to anything more high tech than a biro. TIA
Win 11 not updating to 24H2
I was puzzled as to why my Dell laptop wouldn't update from Windows 11 Pro ver 23H2 to the later 24H2 version. Others may be stuck with a similar situation to the one I had. Eventually, after a few weeks of not seeing the update, a pop up window appeared that stated a driver for an audio mixer program I long ago…
Windows 10 Update issue
Our HP desktop had a Windows update yesterday and this morning the MS Office apps and Outlook mail are failing to work. A bit of googling indicates issues with update KB 5058379 and seems to have various workarounds which look time consuming for a non techie like me..... Anyone else had issues or found a simple fix - or…
Hotpoint fridge
Hi, fridge (4 years old) stopped working, supposed electrical fault after engineer visit. Hotpoint simply saying not covered and not prepared to help. £500 fridge lasts 4 years! Anyone experienced same thing any suggestions?
Laptop Touch Screen Not Working
Hi all, I am sure you will know of a quick fix. I've had this laptop for about 6 months. The touchscreen was always a bit poor but at the moment, it's mostly not working. The laptop is LENOVO Yoga 7 16" 2 in 1 Laptop - Intel® Core™ Ultra 7, 512 GB SSD, Storm Grey. I've wiped it down a few times and switched it on and off…
GOOGLE OR MICROSOFT CLOUD
My free Microsoft 365 Basic has run over the cloud limit and they are now asking me to pay £1.99p per month for 100 GB storage. Google One is offering the same 100GB storage for £1.59p per month. So the price difference is negligible. I cant decide which is the best, I only use it for personal use not business, also I am…
Driver for wifi dongle
I got a wifi dongle for laptop. Windows 10 is not finding any drivers Is drivereasy.com a good place to find it?
Ring door bell and hive heating
So my house sale fell through and I lost internet so I got a 5G hub until the engineer visits. My question is how easy is it to switch the wi-fi network on a ring door bell and hive heating once I request the hive goes back on again? Any ideas?
Amazon Prime increase.
Presently, I subscribe to Amazon Prime (videos only) at £5.99 a month and the add-free component at £2.99 a month. I also have the Paramount Channel which I took out last year for an annual fee of £35.49, special offer, which expires 21st November 2025. However, I've received an email telling me the £5.99 charge is…
Microsoft SwiftKey app
I have this as my keyboard on my Samsung & for the most part it's been fine. Recently though it's not been carrying out the shortcuts I'd put in (which had been working fine for years until recent). I go to open the app & noticed its not even there in my library.if I access apps via settings then it's listed but as an…
messing around on my Desktop PC
advice please .I have a desktop with a 2 SSD drives and I would like to wipe them both clean before I reinstall windows 11 I have been lent a copy of Aomei partition assistant which has a wipe disk function on it . Am I right in assuming that after using this software to wipe both SSDs clean I simply plug a USB Flash Drive…
M.2_2 Socket Location sucess!
Found some time to remove rtx5070ti to view 2nd m.2 slot. Thanks Reddit +mser’s Most important gpu retention screw is back case bottom labelled m.i.c. I prob didn’t have to remove 2xusb type bracket silver screws -are those 3mm i lost one, Asus prime matx mb does have nice easy q release pcie-4 clip right of gpu. Power…
LG or Hisense?
Obvs a very blunt Q, but are there any obvious pros and cons for either? This will likely be a 55" TV, and must have Freeview Play. Remote control ideally 'normal', and not stupid-smart. Ta :smile:
Web Word version printing issue
Hope someone can help here. On win 11 PC set up very simply Word app on the web is used ( via Chrome). For many a month no issue. Recently ( last week or two so I am informed Web Word will no longer print to the local default printer and the is no menu option to select the printer ( or ad default) and the app automatically…
Intermittent Electricity
Weird one this. The dishwasher stopped a couple of months ago, failing to finish the overnight cycle. Checked the RCD at the CU, checked supply voltage at the wall, checked fuse on wall switch above desktop - all good. The dishwasher then worked for a couple of nights then failed again with the same issue - completely dead…
Best music subscription plan to recommend me ?
Hi All, please can you share your recommendations on what might be the best music listening subscription service for me. I was with Amazon music unlimited single device plan (£5.99) per month, but now I’d like to have two Amazon Echo devices. One in my bedroom and one in my lounge, when I set it up I got switched to the…
Looking for TV with built-in recorder.
Hi.Mil currently has a Samsung Smart TV and a separate Manhattan dual-tuner recorder. All generally works well, tho' latterly some recordings have been chopped a bit. Anyhoo, she's looking for a larger TV - say 55" upwards - and the latest Manhattan box - the T4.R. And then she had a thought - isn't there a TV with all…
Printer recommendations
Looking for a new printer since my HP Deskjet 2722e will not connect wireless or after removing the printer and HP scan and now will not connect to the network by manually typing WIFI password and automatically - being right next to it, also the laptop is too. Yet they always seem to work day 1. So basically any…
WiFi camera that doesn't use a smartphone
I'm looking for a standard cam (something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226025633336 will spend more if needed) that doesn't use a smartphone for setup, or normal use. ie, I want to use Windows 10 + software to control it. In fact... this might be better under the tech section tyvm
WiFi Meshy things for extending coverage?
I'm looking at extending/boosting/<insertcorrectterminologyhere> my home WiFi range & after some googling I was getting pointed towards mesh Wifi rather than 'wifi extenders'. Now if I've understood it correctly, these basically plug in to your router (BT Smart Hub in my case) & then you dot them around the house & job…

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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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