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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jan 2015, 16:36
Replies: 0
Views: 1,934
Posted By Maxbert

Airlines flying routes on prohibited days

I will ask my question here, as it is not directly related to the AirAsia incident, but I have just heard on the BBC that AirAsia was not licensed / allowed to fly the Surabaya - Singapore route on...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Sep 2013, 08:02
Replies: 18
Views: 9,177
Posted By Maxbert

thanks for that link, crewmeal :ok: I may just...

thanks for that link, crewmeal :ok: I may just have to give it a try, as Mrs. Maxbert was unable to find the Safari launch button this morning... That'll learn her :E

I will hold off for awhile,...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Sep 2013, 21:14
Replies: 18
Views: 9,177
Posted By Maxbert

Removing iOS 7 from IPad?

My well-meaning but idiotic wife has just "upgraded" MY iPad to OS 7 (what posessed her? She never goes into the "Settings" menu... ?) :* :ugh:

Without going into the merits and demerits of OS7,...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Dec 2012, 16:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By Maxbert

A A Gruntpuddock- Thank God for geeks, that did...

A A Gruntpuddock- Thank God for geeks, that did it! I'm not sure quite what, but the Fantom driver thingy seems to have sorted it, dunno what it does :confused:

Many thanks, all fettled, the Tooth...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Dec 2012, 16:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By Maxbert

Hi Milo- Windows 7 Ultimate, running on a...

Hi Milo- Windows 7 Ultimate, running on a full-fat laptop. Downloaded the latest firmware from the LEGO site for the NXT unit and installed it OK (via the USB cable), the supplied DVD also installed...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Dec 2012, 15:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By Maxbert

Question LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0

Has anybody else bought the above for their children (or themselves) ? The NXT controller should connect to my laptop via Bluetooth, but I can't get the thrice bu@@ered thing to connect :mad: .

It...
Forum: Cabin Crew
8th Nov 2012, 14:46
Replies: 41
Views: 9,361
Posted By Maxbert

Err... Just SLF here, but bow? Double bow ? On...

Err... Just SLF here, but bow? Double bow ? On all my flights over the last five years, both within Europe and half way accross the world, all the lifejackets which I have seen demonstrated have...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Apr 2012, 05:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By Maxbert

Bushfiva- not that I know of, but I hadn't...

Bushfiva- not that I know of, but I hadn't thought of that- I recall I had to fiddle with ports when configuring email for my ipad... Errr.... Where do I find the port settings in Outlook? Oh, FWIW...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Apr 2012, 05:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By Maxbert

Cannot SEND emails - Outlook 2007

This is driving me crazy, and I've searched high and low for the solution...

I recently had to reinstall Windows 7 ultimate, and reinstalled Office 2007. I have internet access, I can receive...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Sep 2010, 18:57
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By Maxbert

PC Anywhere and the like?

Mammabert (Baujahr 1936) has just been introduced to the 21st Century by Maxbert ( Baujahr 1968), and now owns a laptop and is equipped with WiFi connection and all the trimmings. I bought her a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Jul 2010, 19:50
Replies: 12
Views: 1,492
Posted By Maxbert

Absolutely amazing! Installed 5 mins ago, and a...

Absolutely amazing! Installed 5 mins ago, and a true revelation- Should be compulsory :ok:

Maxbert
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2010, 18:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By Maxbert

Well, the dear secretary at the club did insist...

Well, the dear secretary at the club did insist that pre-JAR, things were done differently, but now blood test is part and parcel... We shall see.

Interstingly though, there seem to be only 2 docs...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2010, 16:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By Maxbert

From JB to Private Flying!

Well, after 6 years of PPRuNeing, an inheritance and an impending mid-life crisis, I have just signed up for flight school :ok:

(MODS not sure if this should be in Medical or Private Flying...?)
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th May 2010, 12:17
Replies: 16
Views: 4,022
Posted By Maxbert

Crystal clear, CC, many thanks! Maxbert

Crystal clear, CC, many thanks!

Maxbert
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th May 2010, 09:51
Replies: 16
Views: 4,022
Posted By Maxbert

Boarding pax A/C: Always on the left?

A search came up blank, so here goes:

I got to thinking the other day that every passenger flight I have taken, boarding was always on the left side, never the right. IIRC on nearly all aircraft I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Mar 2010, 05:19
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By Maxbert

Airline "A" operating on behalf of airline "B"

Probably the best forum for this one, here goes:

The Maxberts are off to Mauritius at the end of the month, out from Paris CDG. From the timetable and initial reservation confirmation, the flight...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Nov 2009, 09:17
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By Maxbert

TheOptimist- That's done it :ok: Thanks to...

TheOptimist- That's done it :ok:

Thanks to both (although W7 does make the CP choices harder to find / identify), got there in the end!

Maxbert
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Nov 2009, 15:11
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By Maxbert

Unhappy Misbehaving mouse pointer W7

Once again I call upon the great PPRuNe hive mind for assistance with a little niggle...

I recently installed W7 (free upgrade from manufacturer as I purchased laptop at the end of August)- It...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Oct 2009, 19:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
Posted By Maxbert

ELLX to EBFN and back?

Hello all,

Looking to take the family (2 adults, 2 children) to the Belgian Coast for our wedding anniversary.

Apart from Luxair Air Taxi and Global Jet Luxembourg :uhoh: , any suggestions for...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Oct 2009, 19:28
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By Maxbert

Changing google searchbar default location in Firefox

Is there any way of changing the google location when searching in the Firefox bar?

I live in Luxembourg, and Google returns German searches primarily when I search from the Google bar in Firefox...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Oct 2009, 19:22
Replies: 15
Views: 1,141
Posted By Maxbert

Drat- Nothing doing, no BOOM, TISH, BOOM-BOOM,...

Drat- Nothing doing, no BOOM, TISH, BOOM-BOOM, TISH forthcoming... :(

DirectX installed, software removed / reinstalled countless times, with and W/out the gear connected, nothing, nada, bupkes....
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Oct 2009, 16:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,103
Posted By Maxbert

Lon, the location in the photo looks suspiciously...

Lon, the location in the photo looks suspiciously like the (long closed and demolished) Cockpit Inn- Was it?

Maxbert (quaffed quite a few there 20-odd years ago :( )
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Oct 2009, 14:22
Replies: 51
Views: 21,065
Posted By Maxbert

My cholesterol is at 250-ish... Obviously not...

My cholesterol is at 250-ish... Obviously not much standardization across the EU, maybe something they should look into?:E

My reading is somewhat high, but my doctor (fat-ish, with a gigantic...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Sep 2009, 14:54
Replies: 28
Views: 2,205
Posted By Maxbert

McAfee is no good? Damn! New lappy came with 90...

McAfee is no good? Damn! New lappy came with 90 day free version, I promptly forked out for a year's worth. I figured that AVG Free, being free (Uh-oh, snobbery at work here? :sad: ) would not be "as...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Sep 2009, 14:33
Replies: 15
Views: 1,141
Posted By Maxbert

Many thanks to all who have responded:ok: ...

Many thanks to all who have responded:ok:

Having read through all the replies, and done my best to understand them, it seems that I either have a driver (for XP) issue, and/or a DirectX issue:
...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Sep 2009, 12:24
Replies: 15
Views: 1,141
Posted By Maxbert

Well :mad: ! I have just installed the thing...

Well :mad: !

I have just installed the thing on the new über laptop which I am currently using (Vista again)- I connected the kit, Windows downloaded a generic driver I think (USB MIDI DRUMS). I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Sep 2009, 11:26
Replies: 15
Views: 1,141
Posted By Maxbert

Mike-Bracknell: Thanks- I get the Windows sound...

Mike-Bracknell: Thanks- I get the Windows sound when I plug / unplug the cable but, as mentioned, no popup to tell me all is well or all is bu@@ered...

I will check the CP / DM settings, but I am...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Sep 2009, 08:09
Replies: 15
Views: 1,141
Posted By Maxbert

Grrr USB woes? Collective PPRuNe help needed!

Gaaaaahhh! This is driving me mad...

I have a USB drum set (ION IED 01 or 05) which up until now has been connected to my desktop (Vista) and has always worked as advertised.

I am trying to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Sep 2009, 17:44
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Maxbert

Done that- FWIW the install disc is running...

Done that- FWIW the install disc is running (again), it takes about 45 minutes and the HD light is flashing- Also, after a previous attempt I hit F2 at startup, and the laptop acknowledges the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Sep 2009, 17:25
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Maxbert

Ahhh... OK Sprogget, thanks... But how do I go...

Ahhh... OK Sprogget, thanks... But how do I go about these things, with a lappy which isn't mine, to boot (sorry...)- I unpowered the machine, took the battery out and managed to remove the HD. The...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Sep 2009, 16:24
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By Maxbert

Unhappy Help! Error msg after factory reinstall

I have just run a factory reinstall on my neighbour's laptop (Acer Aspire 9423)- After the installation finishes, I get the following message (on black screen):

E-E61: Media test failure, check...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Sep 2009, 10:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,031
Posted By Maxbert

mixture- Agree 100%, wise advice which, as all...

mixture- Agree 100%, wise advice which, as all common-sense advice, needs to be reinforced occasionally :ok:

Thanks all!

Maxbert

PS New über-laptop equipped with Mcafee (full version, paid...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Sep 2009, 10:32
Replies: 22
Views: 2,225
Posted By Maxbert

Talking Success! Plus thread-related positive side-effect!

Old lappy re-install from old OEM disc a total success. I chose the "restore factory settings" option from the disc, this took about 15 minutes. Thereafter, armed with a suitable supply of beer, I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
3rd Sep 2009, 20:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,031
Posted By Maxbert

Question Essentials for new computer

A (brief) search turned up no clues, so here goes (apologies in advance SD...)- I am typing this on a spanking new laptop equipped with Vista (free upgrade to Win 7 ordered, should arrive from...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
3rd Sep 2009, 20:32
Replies: 22
Views: 2,225
Posted By Maxbert

SD and srobarts- Many thanks for your...

SD and srobarts- Many thanks for your information, and apologies for the late reply. I've been away and busy, so I will try the reinstall this weekend. I will let you all know how it went!

Maxbert
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