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Top Tips


Opposite are some links to popular websites.  Below are some top tips that I have come across:

Cahoot Webcard - secure online transactions

Get a Cahoot credit card & you also get a web card.  This generates an unique credit card no. for each transaction (including the 3 digit authorisation code) . . as well as the ability to set the limit on that transaction.  Makes buying online & over the phone very secured.

Motoring Tips

Protect your licence.  You basically need 2 things:

GPS Camera Detector - for fixed cameras & SPECS - use a car SatNav (such as MuGuide 3100 at ebuyer for £70) and then you can download the camera database from www.scdb.info/en/ for a few quid.

 

 

Our recommendation:

SCDB.info - the most up-to-date speed camera database worldwide for your GPS!
 

Laser Jammer - to combat mobile speed traps but note that these are illegal if used to obstruct the police.  However, my parking is rubbish so why not use a perfectly legal Laser Pro-Park parking aid (£250).  It uses a laser to help you park . . . .

Check out http://www.ukspeedtraps.co.uk for all you motoring needs.

Also, be careful that your cycle carrier doesn't obscure your rear numberplate - you may get a fine (a warning is way more likely) but it is non-endorsable (ie no points)

Buy music online

Just go to www.mp3sparks.com or www.legalsounds.com and download an album for about £1. Be quick, it might not be around for long.  Also, you may will need to credit your account using XROST (the website tells you how - use your Cahoot!)

Check out MoneySavingExpert

Martin Lewis is a top bloke and his site at www.moneysavingexpert.com will save you loads. 

Car Insurance

Never renew your car insurance.  Use one of the compare websites and get a far better quote.

Building Contract

Having work done on the house.  Get hold of an excellent contract between you & the builder from http://www.buildingcontractpack.com/  - it's only £10 but could save you loads.

PASSWORD

Can't remember your password? Store them safely and for free at www.boxknox.co.uk - you don't need to leave any form of ID ie email so it is totally anonymous.

Mobile Phones

Don't pay for the phone OR the contract.  Check out www.onecompare.com & 'Best Mobile Phone Deals' link

Change your Gas / Electricity supplier

Just do it - see MoneySavingExpert - it will save you loads and its so easy to switch again if you are not happy.

Free Software

Loads about, but you should have these:

Browser - use Firefox www.mozilla.com

Mail - use Thunderbird www.mozilla.com

Copy Videos - use DVDShrink www.dvdshrink.org

email address - use gmail www.gmail.com - I can get you an invite

Holidays

Hotels:  - www.hotels.com | www.choicehotels.com |   

                www.purelyamerica.co.uk

Skiing:  - www.igluski.com | www.ifyouski.com

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