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How to connect desktop pc to TV with no HDMI?
Good evening, I'm after a little help if you don't mind. I'm looking for a new desktop pc but not sure how I can connect toy 4k TV without a hdmi port. Rear ports listed below as I am not sure if this is possible with this model. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 7. 7.1 audio 6-connector stack of re-taskable…
Best/cheapesty way to buy Microsoft Office?
I have recently changed jobs and have previously used my work microsoft office login. That is now due to expire, as I have left and I therefore need to either buy a package or use free software. I have lots of spreadsheets, which I use regularly, so I am worried about losing, or not being able to access data if I transfer…
Facebook Suspended
Hi my FB has been suspended, I have reported it to appeals@fb.com but not sure if they even received it. It says its because my Instagram account doesn't follow their rules but the name they have given isn't my account and my account is still working, they also said an email address that isn't mine has been added to my…
Repurposing old laptop
Hi all I've been given an old laptop (currently running Windows 10 Home) that can't be upgraded to Windows 11. I'm looking to repurpose it and turn into a print-server. I've got several wired/wireless devices that I need to print from (rarely at the same time) but the printer only has a USB connection and is nowhere near…
Windows 11 PC upgrade
Hi, can anyone help me please? I keep getting messages from Microsoft on my Windows 10 PC, telling me to upgrade to Windows 11 before updates become obsolete. I'm fine with this, as my tower PC is rather old, having bought it nearly 9 years ago, in 2016, but anything with the same or similar specifications (below) now…
What is it with Bluetooth???
Connected Alexa to Soundcore speaker.....wotked for years, then all of a sudden it won't connect. Went into Alexa app, and the speaker has disappeared from connected devices?Tried to re-connect and "no device found", tried my phone and it connected instantly, tried Ipad, and again, connected instantly, but Alexa....."can't…
Changing google password
I have been very remiss and never changed my google password. Can a knowledgeable person just check my logic as it's not something I can afford to co** up! I access google on a desktop computer an android phone and an android tablet. My plan is to change the password on the desktop. I assume I will be logged out on the…
My PC speakers not working suddenly?
I bought a new PC about 18 months ago and the speakers which I bought to use with them have worked fine until about a month ago they stopped working. Believing that the speakers had a fault I bought a new set, but they did not work either, tried a old cheap set of speakers, no joy again! Can any one help with how to cure…
Second Gmail address for security
I need to change my email address that I use for financial stuff because Plusnet are transferring it to another provider. It occurred to me that I could set up another Gmail address just for financial stuff and that might be more secure than using the same address for everything. Would that work? If this is a silly…
Cleaning the rollers on my Epson XP-3205
Does anyone know the best way to clean the guide rollers on a printer like an Epson XP-3205 please? There's some black residue on the roller nearest the print head that I'd like to clean but I'm not completely sure on the best tools and proces to use, so I'd appreciate some guidance from fellow MSErs.
Cex aka ukwebuy Consoles trade in- Return to pc Purchase.
Mser's considering trade ins of Series S 1tb + ps5 Digital consoles. via cex uk link webuy.com Ps5 £350.00 Series S £126.00 Intend purchasing HP 25l using PayPal Credit, £41.67/mo. for 36 months at 0% interest* to be used for similar games call of duty, Baldurs Gate , maybe Elders Ring etc. + Any purchased Monitor can be…
Is it Freeview+ that had this?
Our previous Sony TV had a fab feature that meant you could scroll back through the terrestrial TV guide to expired episodes and call them up. Was this 'Freeview+'?Ie, you'd press 'guide' and up would pop the list of channels and programs currently being shown, and those still to come. But you could also scroll backwards…
Cover for Honour 8xa tablet
I've got a new tablet as above but going to Argos where I hoped to be able to see if it matched the tablet it seems they only do order online for delivery. No shops in the area do anything in this way and I have no experience. Would someone have a look and tell if it's ok or what I should search for please.…
free PDF
Hi, I need to copy a pdf form, delete the filled in info, and insert new ones. Do you know a free program, not just free for trial? Thanks.
Yahoo email sign in issues (use previous device). Worried.
hi. a little worried. some are pretty much throw away emails but still used regularly, several would be devastating to lose. this started today. only ever login from this PC and on my phone. issues relate to yahoo. i have multiple email accounts, many with yahoo that i have had for years, my main one is 25 years old at…
"Photos.exe - Entry Point Not Found"
I get that message when I try to open any picture I've saved on my laptop. I've tried restarting the laptop a few times but still get the same message. Is there a simple solution - I'm not techie and the solutions I've seen via google when searching are beyond my capability- or do I have to take it for repair or get a new…
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?

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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.
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 Payments 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.
Which NatWest and RBS branches are closing from 2025? Here's the full list – and banking alternatives
NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which are both part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 108 of their bank branches in 2025 and beyond, after the Group announced a further 52 NatWest closures.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
Winter Fuel Payments will be reinstated to all pensioners in England and Wales this winter – but will be clawed back automatically from those earning over £35,000 a year, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis.
Car finance mis-selling update: regulator prepares for compensation scheme – and warns against using claims firms
Payouts for mis-sold car finance could be another step closer as the financial regulator has set out the factors it will consider if it were to introduce an industry-wide redress scheme – though we won't know more about how this will work until after a key Supreme Court decision expected in July. In the meantime, the regulator has warned that you DON'T need to sign up with a claims firm to be included.
Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to all pensioners with incomes of £35,000 or less this winter, the Government has confirmed. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up.
Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £100 paid into your account in June or July as part of the building society's 'Fairer Share' scheme. The bonus will be paid to millions of its current account customers who also have savings or a mortgage with it.
Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
If you had an energy prepayment meter forcibly installed or your smart meter was remotely switched to prepay mode without your permission, you could be entitled to compensation of up to £1,000 and may even be eligible to have your energy debts written off.

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