consumer rights

There’s something positively electric in the air when Holy Week rolls around. For millions, it’s a moment of reflection and family. But let’s not kid ourselves—holy or not, Easter is also a time for food, frivolity, and an uncanny number of people who suddenly remember their distant...

The conversation about upgrading laptops to Windows 11 has migrated from mere tech support circles into the domain of global sustainability, security, and the subtle art of corporate arm-twisting. Imagine, for a moment, an otherwise cheerful laptop—a trusty six-year-old companion—suddenly thrust...

Windows 10 has been a trusty workhorse for millions over the years, but a growing chorus of consumer advocates is now calling for a significant shift in strategy. Recently, Consumer NZ's product test writer Nick Gelling has warned that the impending end-of-support for Windows 10 on 14 October...

Microsoft finds itself in hot water as UK lawmakers question its pricing and bundling strategy for Microsoft 365—a move that seemingly sidelines consumer consent in favor of enterprise-level AI innovation. A recent letter from the UK's Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee has put the...

Picture this: It’s a chilly Tuesday in January, and as you’re sipping on a warm cup of tea, you notice a tweet from someone familiar—yes, financial guru Martin Lewis himself. But hold on; this isn’t just your everyday money-saving tip. It’s a warning, specifically aimed at users of Microsoft...

In a recent announcement made on November 27, 2024, Microsoft emphatically denied allegations that it employs user data from its Microsoft 365 applications, such as Word and Excel, to train its artificial intelligence models. This statement comes on the heels of rising concerns circulating on...

As Microsoft approaches the sunset of support for Windows 10, concerns are mounting over the environmental and consumer impact of transitioning to Windows 11. Despite Microsoft's efforts to promote its latest operating system, Windows 11 has struggled to gain significant market traction, leaving...

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Hi there! If you buy something in a store and the item fails within the time its covered by the warranty, then you leave it to the store, they repair it or you get an replacement item back! Thats how a warranty works! BUT NOT WITH GEARBEST.com GEARBEST KEEPS YOUR REPAIRED ITEM AS HOSTIGE AND...

It seems someone was so pissed off at being forced to upgrade she took Microsoft to court and won! Microsoft pays 10,000 after automatic Windows 10 installation

Recently there has been some debate on the legality on the buying and selling of Microsoft activation key's. Luckily for us Microsoft are quite clear about this: Ref: Link Removed Users may have bought keys that work but basically they are not legal. Any threads or posts relating to the...

Recently there has been some debate on the legality on the buying and selling of Microsoft activation key's. Luckily for us Microsoft are quite clear about this: Ref: Link Removed Users may have bought keys that work but basically they are not legal. Any threads or posts relating to the...

My ISP promises speeds of 10 to100 Mb/s which to me is comparable to my local grocer promising 1 fl oz to 1 quart when I buy a quart carton of milk. I'll find out when I get home and the deal is done. Yeah, right - the grocer would never get away with that, but ISP's do. There is reliable...

Please Be Advised: There are ads on TV for things to diagnose & fix computer woes. They spew a plethora of rubbish, say they will cure everything under the sun, all the many problems & infections everyone must, already, have (whether they know it or not), that they will speed up your slow...

Article here: Link Removed - Invalid URL We have just gotten to the stage (or more Link Removed uses have) where if we purchased all map packs for Black Ops, we would have spent more money on the map packs than the game itself. Have a read, what do you think?

Paying by the Gigabyte and Getting Locked In The greatest fraud ever perpetrated against consumers may exist at the old offices of Enron, or maybe some Federal Reserve banks. But here in the United States, it has not been uncommon to see cellphone companies gouge customers under the excuse that...

Taco Bell is Link Removed - Invalid URL now that the lawsuit alleging that its taco filling couldn't legally be called "beef" has been dropped. Here, a guide to the case: Read Full Story: Link Removed