Author: Christine Betterton-Jones
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Shopping on-line. Things to look out for.
On Thursday 10th November we discussed various aspects of online shopping post Brexit and pre-Black Friday! A member noted that many Black Friday offers weren’t actually any cheaper than normal. Another recommendation was that Amazon shoppers should use the price … Read more
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It’s the season for lots of online shopping again!… what’s the best way to get my stuff?
Is it safe to use AliExpress or Alibaba or..…there are loads of different online shops. Why does some stuff from Amazon take so long to arrive when they have a depot in Pedreguer? Are the package drop-off points safe or … Read more
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Headaches with the Internet in Your Home …whose fault is it?
On Thursday, November 3rd we discussed diverse aspects of problems with internet in the home Can’t connect? – take a look at the tips in these articles to get some leads… https://www.lifewire.com/cant-connect-to-the-internet-try-this-817794 https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/common-home-wifi-problems First – Check your setup at home:… Read more
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Headaches with the Internet in Your Home
Is the internet connection in your home unreliable? Do some websites load slowly – whose fault is this? Is the WiFi signal in some corners of the house feeble? Are you getting all the bandwidth you are paying for? How … Read more
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Smartphone Addiction
Are you addicted to your smartphone? .. No? Maybe you don’t realise that you are! There are “medical” reasons for this addiction. Your favourite apps may also be responsible for this condition. Come to the Club next Thursday 27th October … Read more
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Digital /Online Banking, Crypto and Cash – an exploration.
On Thursday, 20th October we looked at the old and new when it comes to money. There was a lot of interest in Digital or Online Banking: What is digital /online banking? Digital banking, also called mobile banking, is a … Read more
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Digital banking, Crypto and Cash
Following on from last week’s lively session, this Thursday, October 20th we discuss three money-related topics. First, we look more closely at digital banks in Europe: Which are the best? is your money safe? who regulates them? are there … Read more
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Banking headaches – some of the things we discussed!
On Thursday 13th October JCC members discussed their banking headaches and challenges. Here are some of the things we talked about. Local bank accounts: Most members had a Spanish bank account with La Caixa, Sabadell, BBVA and Santander topping the … Read more
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Banking has gone Bonkers!
This Thursday, October 13th (an auspicious date) we’ll have a general discussion about banking: What with a world gone mad, Brexit, the trials and tribulations of dealing with online banking, both here and abroad, needing to transfer cash to live … Read more
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Browser extensions – stuff we found out about them!
On Thursday 6th October, Chris led a discussion on favourite browser extensions. Here’s some of what we learned. A browser extension is a small software add-on that adds new functionality to a web browser (such as Edge, Google Chrome, or … Read more