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Which AI tools do you use?
Which AI tools do you use to save money, boost your income or organise your finances? Let us know your success stories (how much did you save? What did you learn?). Does your bank offer any AI tools and if so, are they a help or a hindrance? We'd like to hear of any duds you've tried too. Thank you. ___________________…
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Techie Stuff sticky
🖥 Useful thread from the Forum: * FAQs - Techie Qs & As (Some of the information in the links may be out of date, so please do check the dates of posts first). If there are any other useful Forum threads on this board that you think we should add, let us know 🗣 🖨Other helpful content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Best free…
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Cheap new smartphone
I need a spare phone for use in emergency situations etc any suggestions? I assume they’ll be locked to a network? thanks
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Apple USB to USB C Adapter not working?
I bought a USB to USB C adapter to use along with a SanDisk flash drive in order to back up my photos from my iPhone 15. But the SanDisk app doesn‘t recognise when the adapter in inserted in to the iPhone. The flash disk works fine when inserted directly in to a computer. So that can’t be the issue. I bought an Anker…
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Epson printer tracking?
Hi I have replaced my old Epson printer with a new Epson XP 4200 printer If I signed up to the free trail "Ready print scheme" Epson decides when I need replacement ink cartridges.which hopefully I can save them up as I won't use them all. Now my idea is run the printer and near the end of the month replace my cartridges…
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Facebook lurking!
Hi - Confession! I've lurked on a particular person's profile out of curiosity on Facebook. I don't use it to communicate socially with people (I'm anti-social :D ), I just use it occasionally to look at other Facebook stuff whereby you need an account to do so. Anyway, I noticed that I had a friend suggestion from this…
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Microsoft Defender
Be aware that to use MS Defender now - you need a (AT COST) MS 365 accountI only discovered this because I suddenly found that I was not protected any longer !!What is the best FREE alternative at the moment ???
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Can't work out the forumula for this (SOLVED)
Hi, please can someone tell me the formula for working out how to get every possible combination* of all the following 12 letters? * (They don't need to be swapped within their own section. The order within each section does not matter. So in the LEFT section S does not need to be swapped with i, for example. Only need…
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Is Microsoft trying to take over everyone's PC again?
Every so often I start up to find Microsoft wanting to 'set up my computer on both my Windows 10 laptop and Windows 11 PC. These aren't essential updates, but it seems to encourage the use of more Microsoft apps or even replacing other apps with theirs. It's almost impossible to bypass this because it only gives me an…
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USB adaptor
Hi all I'm fairly certain I'm looking for a unicorn but thought I'd ask on here just in case...... My car has a single USB port for media. I could do with a second port so I can plug in a USB drive (for music) and my phone (for maps, etc) at the same time. I know, for computers, you can get a USB hub to increase the number…
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Lenovo laptop error message
Hope somebody can help I get this error message everytime I turn it on, Tried pressing F1 ete etc
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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.
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Best laptop
Daughter currently has a Macbook Air 2018 but it's on it's last legs, mouse stopped working and battery is about to give up the ghost - can anyone help with suggestions for a replacement? She uses it for college work and watching movies on - not really sure on budget but under £1000 - thanks in advance
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Printers!
My cheap Epson XP 4205 is printing blank. I tried everything. I'm really tired of cheap printers with expensive ink that do not last a year. I'm willing to spend £200 max but not sure whether to go for a laser or a tank? I need cheap running costs. I'm not a huge printer (printerer?) but it goes in phases. Recommendations?
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Amazon Prime
If I buy Amazon Prime on Amazon.es when in Spain can I watch Amazon Prime in the UK ??
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Recently hacked. Confused about it all. Please help me to understand.
hi. Please be kind, as i am out of my depth here and need help to understand what is going on. Sorry its so long. I am desperately trying to understand what has happened. The other day i was hacked. I suddenly got several texts from various companies saying “you requested to change your password “. I didn’t. I ignored…
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Recycle old software CDs?
Hello everyone, Does anyone know if it's possible to recycle old software CDs? I don't mean music CDs or games - I've been having a clear-out and found a couple of HP 'software and documentation' CDs (I think for an old printer and monitor). I'd really rather not just chuck them in the bin as that's harmful, but sites like…
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Advice on recycling old phones/laptops, won't turn on but want to ensure that data can't be restored
Hi, I've a no of old phones (mine and family) which are broken so can't do a factory reset and wary of recycling and potentially someone being able to restore sensitive data. Is there anything I can do about this or ideas on what to do? I know some parts can be recycled/reused. The same applies to old laptops? I also have…
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Google's Find My Device - and other trackers
I've been using Samsung's version of these devices (SmartTags) for some time, in luggage, personal bags and one in the car. With the imminent arrival of Google's entry into this market I've ordered myself a credit-card sized tracker (Samsung don't have this form) for use in my wallet - which I now realise is marked "RFID…
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Record free streamed programs ?
ITVx, all4, my5 etc may be free but can be unwatchable due to ridiculously long and frequent advert breaks. Is there a way to record them ? Incidentally, I’ve noticed that there are fewer adverts outside peak hours. I wonder how advert slots are allocated, given that no-one knows when and by how many people programs will…
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How do I get outlook to open on a specific folder ?
My outlook (professional plus) 2019 has started to open on a different folder to what I wantHow do I return it to a particular email Inbox ?I have moved the address / mailbox to the top of the list - no effect I have defaulted the address - no effectI have tried setting the folder as favourite - no effect
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Lightning Cable to USB .. Do I need a genuine Apple cable
I want to use my wife's old iPhone to take some videos but will need a cable to link it with my PC. I had a 3 way cable but it is no longer working .. why, who knows I've always just been content with buying cheap cables for my Android phones and even previously with my wife's old iPhones. Is it really worth buying the…