Notices
Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting Anyone with questions about the terribly complex world of computers or the internet should try here. NOT FOR REPORTING ISSUES WITH PPRuNe FORUMS! Please use the subforum "PPRuNe Problems or Queries."

A spook in the machine

Old 27th November 2008 | 19:37
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
Psychophysiological entity
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Aviation Qualifications: ATPL
Posts: 3,383
Likes: 169
From: Walton on the Naze Essex.
A spook in the machine

Still writing at 03:30 or so, and suddenly the Rivetess' Skype thingy pops up.

She can't sleep either thinks I. Terrible sleep problems in this household these days. Anyway, her laptop was about 30 feet away in the dining area. just for a laugh I'll buss her.

No reply. Well, that's not unusual these days, so I just pressed on, sure tht she was hailing distance away. When I went out there, house was dark - laptop on batteries and on line.

Two things.

It had been 'hibernated.'

The internet connection has to be made by the menu bottom right, every start - whatever the shut down mode.

Any ideas what could have not only started this, but made a connection to the router without the usual tedious procedure?
Loose rivets is offline  
Reply
Old 27th November 2008 | 20:12
  #2 (permalink)  
More bang for your buck
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,513
Likes: 1
From: land of the clanger
If they are still on the default settings anyone of a number of auto updates
green granite is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.