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How to Find Products Sold and Shipped by Amazon

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If, like me, you’ve received a generous discount voucher from Amazon and you’ve tried to find products to use it with only to no avail. Then the following information will definitely help.

One common condition for a lot of Amazon discounts is the product must be a ‘sold and shipped by Amazon’ item.

The question is, how do you find Sold By Amazon products quickly and easily?

Well I did a little research online and used my own tweaks to come up with the fastest possible solution.

Here’s how…

How To Find Products Sold and Shipped by Amazon On a Desktop Computer

Step 1: Visit the Amazon Website and Click the three lines menu button that says ALL

Step 2: Choose a Department from the Shop by Department Menu followed by a category if necessary.

Step 3: A sidebar Menu will now appear on the left. Scroll down to sellers and check the amazon.com or amazon.co.uk etc…

and that’s it! All products now on display are the ones sold and shipped by Amazon.

If you don’t have a Desktop Computer / Laptop then you will be pleased to know it’s also possible to access Sold by Amazon products using the Amazon App.

Here’s how…

Step 1: Open the Amazon App and click the three lines button in the bottom right corner (It could be placed differently on different devices)

Step 2: Choose a Department and Category (there may be several sub categories you must select too)

Step 3: Click the REFINE or FILTER button in the top right corner and scroll down to Sellers. As with the Desktop method, check the box next to amazon.com or amazon.co.uk etc…

All done!

If you want to change your search just go back to the Homepage/ Home Screen and repeat the process within the new desired department.

One last thing, if amazon.com or amazon.co.uk doesn’t appear in the sellers list then they most likely don’t sell Amazon items in that Category.

How To Watch Your Ultraviolet Movies in the UK for FREE

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THIS POST IS NOW OUTDATED

Recently all resources for watching your Ultraviolet films in the United Kingdom were abolished due to reason of unpopularity. For those of us who had built ourselves a nice collection and still want the service, there is still a decent way of getting the vast majority of your Ultraviolet Movies on your Google Play UK account for FREE.

 

I will keep this guide very basic with step by step instructions and illustrations to guide almost anyone through.

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How to fix ‘Something went wrong – try to check out again’ error message on eBay

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‘Something went wrong – try to check out again’

Error Codes: 70245 70350

If, like me, you have just bought something on eBay and received the error stated above you are probably feeling a little frustrated. Therefore, I began my quest for the resolution of this problem and here is what I’ve found.

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How To Install Pulse Kodi on Raspberry Pi 2 and 3

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How To Install Ares Wizard Kodi Pulse CC Build On Raspberry Pi 2 and 3

Right I’m not sure about Raspberry Pi 2 but here’s how I installed Kodi/Pulse on a Raspberry Pi 3.

Firstly you will need an 8Gb or more micro SD card, a SD card adapter to fit into a card reader, a remote or keyboard/mouse  for your Pi. and a Windows computer or laptop.

On the first Pulse Version of Kodi installation I attempted it failed as I used the Openelec software.

So please note. The Ares Wizard WILL NOT WORK when using the Openelec version of Kodi.

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Common HDMI Cables Problems and Solution

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Symptoms of a faulty HDMI Lead

If you’re reading this then quite likely you are having, or think you are having, a HDMI cable problem such as I have had too. This could be anything from a Green Picture on your TV to not enough room at the back of your HD device.

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How to Configure Windows Live Mail with Host Gator Email

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How to set up a website email address using Hostgator and Windows Live

Let’s get straight to it. You have a website and you want an email address that shows the same web address.

For example you have a domain called www.mycoolwebsite.com and you want an email address like jamie@mycoolwebsite.com.

This tutorial assumes you already have the website live and hosted and that you have access to your hosting control panel. The example I will now reveal is how to set up an email address for a website (using hostgator) and configure the very handy Windows Live Mail to send and receive emails with ease.

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How to get a Discount Coupon for Steam Wallet Codes UK and Abroad

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UPDATE JUNE 2016

The current cost of a £50 Steam Wallet Gift Card is £47.99 by using the method below by using the 5% discount you get it for £45.59.

Hi all. This is how I got a £50 Steam Wallet Code for only £44.64.

During the latest Steam Sale I discovered a popular new game I was interested in at a discounted price. I made up my mind to purchase it but I wanted it even cheaper. So I began my quest to find a Steam Wallet Coupon along with my good friend Google.

After several minutes of searching the outcome looked bleak but I decided to persevere and it finally paid off with me saving more than 10% on a £50 wallet topup.

The method will probably work in most other first world countries as the site seems to be international.

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How to change backup payment method on PayPal

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: The method below does NOT work. The only was to change your backup payment method on the new Paypal site is to NOT use it until your latest payment has fully cleared then remove your card.

In this post I assume each user knows how to add their new payment method to Paypal. This post is about how to remove your existing backup method for payment, which will in turn allow you to change your backup payment method.

If like me you have a credit card registered with your Paypal account which is being used as a backup payment source and you want it removed then keep reading.

Basically I was concerned with a credit card debt and cut up the card so I could not use it anymore. The problem arose when I realised I had registered the particular Mastercard on my Paypal account. As I didn’t want to be tempted to use it via paypal my choice was to remove it from my Paypal account completely. It didn’t happen as planned which I will go into more detail about later. However, for some this method will work fine.

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Everything you need to know about BT Television

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Part 1

What BT Youview Channels do I get?

BT TV consists of multiple choices. The first choice is to opt only for the free TV channels (known as TV Starter) through a supplied Youview box. For this you will need a TV aerial system already installed to pick up Freeview channels. Also the Youview box you will get will be unable to record TV programmes (Unless you subscribe to BT Infinity).

Here is the list of Free BT TV Channels :-

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How to Configure TP Link Router for Bandwidth Control

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For the purpose of this tutorial I am using a TP-Link TPTD-W8968 but the process should be similar for other TP link routers as well as other brands even.

Before I start, please ensure your router supports bandwidth control as not all do.

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How to Configure a Secondary Router to Use as a Wireless Access Point

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Forget bridge mode, forget static IP addresses and forget wifi repeaters. This is the quickest and easiest method to use a secondary modem/router to expand your Wifi coverage by configuring it as an access point.

For this tutorial I am using a TP-Link TD-W8961ND as my secondary router. It is a 300mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.

This method should be very similar on all modern routers.

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Faster Payments Service – How to Pay Credit Card Online

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How to make a Faster Payment to Credit Card

This faster payments procedure was used for an Aqua Credit Card but will be identical for any other cards.

I recently signed up for an Aqua Mastercard and soon found myself having problems making payments through their online service. The first couple of payments went through fine and everything seemed rosy until on or around the third attempt at a payment I started to encounter difficulties. The first thing that happened was I got a duplicate payment message. I shrugged it off as I had paid a little earlier in the day and the message said “we have already received your payment for today” or something similar. Continue reading →

How to Share Steam Games With Friends

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Ok, my friend and I have just successfully linked steam accounts and are now able to share our games with one and other. The process was not as simple as first thought but after a lot of looking around we finally figured it out.

First off, you and your friend must join the steam family sharing group. You can find the group through googling ‘steam family sharing group’.

Next you must login to each others accounts. You can do this step over the phone like we did. Continue reading →

How to Remove Folders From Playstation Vita

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Playstation Vita Folders

Recently I was fortunate enough to buy myself a Sony Playstation Vita Console. My Son has not put it down since day one. However, for trusting a toddler with a piece of technology I began to pay for my choice. Jed, my son, has a habit of creating folders for each and every vita app I have installed. So when it’s my turn on the vita I just see the vita icons as bubbles with a tiny picture of each app. Continue reading →

How To Apply for Spouse Visa UK | UK Spouse Visa Requirements

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**Important Update 2016** New rules, imposed by the Tory Government, include a minimum income threshold of £18,600 per year. That is according to a recent ITV news programme. Meaning that the spouse that is resident in the UK must have an income of at least that amount. I have not read up in more detail but I wouldn’t give up on it. If your income threshold is lower than that then I would suggest getting supporting letters from friends and family members offering financial support.

Since July 9th 2013, the rules for applying to come to the UK as a partner have changed slightly. I will go into more detail about that shortly.

First I must mention that the Spouse visas include the following categories.

1. husband | 2. wife | 3. civil partner | 4. unmarried partner | 5. Same-sex partner

It can be viewed as more a partner visa than just a husband or wife visa.

The sponsor inviting their partner must be a British citizen OR someone settled in the UK with leave to remain.

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SKY box not working | SKY Box wont turn on | How to reset SKY HD Box

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This post should be able to save you from calling out a SKY engineer or needlessly replacing your SKY box. I have done much research over the years on fixing problems with SKY boxes and every useful method is listed below.

There are four options to fix a faulty Sky, Sky+ or Sky HD box, but if your box won’t turn on I recommend you skip to option 4. Otherwise please try each method, one at a time.
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Fallout 3 | New Vegas not working on Windows 7 & 8

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Please find information on how to get Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas working on Windows 7 and Windows 8.

A year or so ago I bought Fallout 3 and New Vegas on the PC. I had already completed them on the PS3 and wanted to try them on my computer.

Upon launch of both games, Fallout 3 on Windows 7 and New Vegas on Windows 8, I could not get past the start screen, the game would just crash.
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How to change car stereo in Nissan Serena

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How to Change and Fit a new car radio in a Nissan Serena

Here follow the step by step instructions on replacing a car stereo / radio on a Nissan Serena.

Before you start, you should know that if the original stereo is in your Serena then it is highly likely you will need a Nissan Serena ISO Stereo Head Unit Adaptor. You can pick one up on Ebay for less than £3.
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How to Connect a Wireless Printer to Laptop or Computer

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How to connect a Wireless Printer to your PC

So you have a wireless printer but can’t find it on your Computer or Laptop?

Well the first thing to do is ensure your PC or Laptop has WIFI because if not then it is impossible to connect the printer without a printer cable. In all likeliness though your computer does have WIFI and you still cannot connect. Therefore this is what you need to do. You cannot connect direct from PC or Laptop to your wireless printer. If you could then you would have neighbours discovering your printer on their computers. No, what you must do first is associate your printer with your home network. I.e your router! There are multiple ways to do this but only 2 I will mention.
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How to Stop Smoking | How I Quit Smoking

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How Do I Quit Smoking?

First I must tell you I began smoking at 16 years old. My habit steadily progressed from chasing a tobacco rush to 50 a day morning until night. My first thought in the morning was a cup of tea and a ciggie. At 36, after some extreme life events and after tens of people previously telling me I should quit I decided to have a serious go at it. I had tried many times before with my record being three weeks, but was determined this time. I made an appointment with the Nurse for advice and substitutes. The nurse gave me a tube to blow into to see how much poison was in my system from smoking and my result was off the gauge!!! She also gave me a date to quit and a one week prescription of smoking alternatives. The alternatives were patches and a nicotine inhaler and she only gave me a weeks supply probably to save money in case I failed. I also made a wager with my mother, who also smoked and still does! A wager with another smoker is a good motivator over those first few days. Anyway, it wasn’t until hindsight that I figured out how I stopped smoking. Smoking addiction consists of two properties, addiction and habit. You must overcome both to be a non smoker! I will try to explain how to quit smoking but first please continue reading so I can help you understand..
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How to Write an Invitation Letter for Visa to the UK

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Firstly, since the Biometrics were introduced to UK Visa applications I have had a 100% success rate in approvals. Therefore, using the information within this post you should have your Letter of Invitation taken care of. The first visa I applied for was a Fiancee Visa. 

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How to Watch Netflix from Abroad (Costs Under $4)

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Netflix From Abroad

The chances are that you have gone on holiday or on a business trip abroad and have unsuccessfully tried to access your Netflix account. The reason is because Netflix only have broadcasting rights to certain countries and cannot allow streaming to people outside their coverage zone.

Is there a way to watch Netflix abroad?

Yes there is and it’s a legal way! By using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). There are many companies that provide a VPN service one of which is boxpn who offer an annual service for less than $4 a month.
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How to Remove Blue Line from Image/Link on Internet Explorer | HTML CSS

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Hi there. I have recently bought and have been editing a landing page to use on an affiliate marketing campaign I’ve been promoting. At first there seemed to be no errors, I was using Firefox to master the design and I had it exactly how I wanted it. The problem arose when I tested the page in Internet Explorer. Take a look at the screenshots below. The first is from Firefox and the second from Internet Explorer:-

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As you can see, on Internet Explorer the picture link shows a clear blue line starting from the left of the image and going about a third of the way through it. Anyway, at last check Internet Explorer was the most used web browser and probably still is today. Therefore there is no way I can just bury my head in the sand and hope people ‘don’t mind’ this annoying blue line in my sale’s pitch.

Blue Line in Internet Explorer – Problem resolved

Ok, I have now resolved this blue line error. It was not a CSS problem but a mere HTML error. In the HTML / CSS designed landing page. The HTML for the button was using the <a> tag and was styled using CSS. However, within the HTML <a> tag was a <span> tag which was unnecessary and I simply removed it. This removed the blue line and the landing page now looks identical on Firefox AND Internet explorer.

I don’t know if the problem any readers are having is identical to this but if so, then that’s how to remove the blue link from an Image/Link on IE.

Thanks for reading!

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How Do You Make Your Own Blog Website

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You can easily create your own private blog by following the steps below. This guide uses WordPress as a content management system so you can easily update/edit your content.

1. First of all you are going to need a domain name.

The domain name is the address of your website. For example, the domain name of Google is http://www.google.com. Your choice of domain name will be the web address of your blog/website. My favourite place for buying a domain is GoDaddy but there are many more companies if you do a web search.
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