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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…
Should I give my phone passcode to shop for repair?
Can anyone advise me if I should give my passcode to a repair shop for my phone to have its screen replaced? The owner asked me for it, but I am very reluctant.
HELP: Admin pw on HikVision CCTV
Hi, I had a HikVision CCTV installed last year, 26 October 2022 for £1663. At the time, the installer mentioned that optional Service was £95 . Forward approx a year, I noticed two weeks ago that I was unable to access the cameras on my Hikvision iphone app which incidentally is free. Been trying to play around with the…
I cannot receive emails from a Continental Europe sender.
Someone from Germany sent me two emails last week which I did not receive. They rang me wondering why I did not reply to them. They said that they were certain they were using the correct email address. This was confirmed as, while they were on the phone, I sent them an email which they received a few seconds after I sent…
Hard Drive Recovery Service
Anyone know of any good Hard Drive recovery services? I am in Glasgow, tried a few local places, but not having any luck. Any around the UK that are good?

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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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