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.
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
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www.purelyamerica.co.uk
Skiing: - www.igluski.com |
www.ifyouski.com
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