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Outlook pop up
How do I prevent this from popping up - every time I open Outlook ?
Acer aspire Hard Drive
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Domain Name Registrants?
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Best Freebie antivirus du jour (Win 11) ?
Hi Just got my first Win 11 machine. My previous (Win 10) had MS Defender, which (I'm told) was good. It seems like it's not available on W11 Home without an (online) MS Account, which I don't have or want. I have variously flipped-flopped between avast and avira for 20 years as trends/advice dictates. What is the best…
Remove Skype for business from Win 11
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HP CP1215 Colour Laserjet & Windows 10 Pro
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Is it possible to merge/sync 1 Gmail account & 2nd google and 3rd google ?
Hi all, I was wondering if there is a way to merge/sync google accounts)1-3 Google, contacts, calendar, accounts etc etc.. I thank you all and await your kind reply. Regards AK
Windows photo viewer
So this morning, I click on the first jpeg in a folder, and now photoviewer has this annoying filmstrip affair covering up part of the picture. To get rid of it, I have to left click the picture and wait a few seconds. Or I can full-screen it with another extra click. there is no setting to disable the new "feature" This…
samsung galaxy usb video out
Away from home enjoying sun shine.But wish to show things from my phone on to an old TV.Is this possible?If so how.It is a Galaxy A41and I am told it should be possible but not fully how.The TV is elderly/budget TurboX but does have HDMI inputs. No WiFi capability I understand ( not English menu!) I have purchased USB c to…
Enter Letters on dial pad
I'm trying to use an automated phone system that requires me to enter a tracking number, This starts with a letter and I can't work out how to enter it on my phones dial pad.I'm using an Android phone running android 11 and using the Google phone app.Thanks.
How to send an a document from my email to a file on my phone
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Budget Aircon unit suggestions
I have a dog who has seizures. I haven't been sleeping well for the past few months since the last hot spell as she has been waking early but it's worse the last few days. I can't get my bedroom lower that 23.5 but it's quickly up to 24 or 25 which may be ok but she's unsettled. I'm leaving windows open but it doesn't…
2020 TV Model
Looking to buy a new tv and noticed what seems like a pretty good deal but noticed it was a 2020 model, theres also a 2021 model for a bit more. I don't want or need the latest tech or the best image quality just a pretty good picture will be enough for me. I'm just curious if older models have a limited life expectancy or…
HUMAX refund problem.
I returned a Humax Freeview PVR for a refund. It was collected by DPD on 5th. September and I'm still waiting for my refund. I've had a series of email apologies from Customer support the most recent of which is as follows... There seems to be an issue when it comes to the refunds it's not just you. I have escalated your…
CCTV camera neighbours and the law.
Had five years of abuse anti social behaviour from neighbours. They have had a CPw issued by the police but the council do nothing, although they are council tenants. I recently made a complaint tyo the ombudsman and tey were forced to do something . A mediator called today but instaead of accepting the evidence of sound…
Cheaper cloud storage
My renewal for Jottacloud is coming up and I was looking to see if there are any cheaper options. I require at least 4TB of cloud storage, and it needs to be compatible with Duplicati. Any cheaper options out there than Jottacloud, which is currently about £70/year.
Problems with Sky email
Hi I have Microsoft Edge as my browser and for the last week I haven't been able to access my Sky emails. It isn't a problem with Sky as they work on my phone. I tried installing Google Chrome and the emails work on there but I haven't got my passwords or favourites. So I want to either make my emails work on Edge or…
Samsung Galaxy A14 lockscreen (?) questions
Sorry about the dumb questions, but I'm getting on a bit and unfortunately don't have a grandkid handy to act as tech support. Questions relate to the page at which my phone opens when I unlock it with my fingerprint i.e. the page with the icons and the google search bar on it. 1.The background colour is plain dark grey.…
Electric underfloor heating advice
I’ve got builders redoing my kitchen. The floor needs to be removed and then relayed about a foot higher to be level with the flooring of the hall. There’s existing central heating and a gas pipe underneath it. It’s not really possible to relocate the water pipes or gas pipe. Therefore, I thought that when a new tiled…
Best printer type for large number of pages per month
Help Please! I currently have a decent printer, HP6032 bought earlier this year, manged to get 12 months instant ink and set to use the 700 pages per month option, all good, however, my son, who has a learning disability, loves 'typing' on his laptop and printing, the problem is he's doing about 1000 pages per month and is…

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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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