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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jan 2017, 15:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By driftdown

Brilliant thanks working in the desert will give...

Brilliant thanks working in the desert will give it a go when I return to civilisation.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Jan 2017, 03:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By driftdown

Many thanks I will give this try

Many thanks I will give this try
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th Jan 2017, 07:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,331
Posted By driftdown

Chrome will not open

I have searched and cannot find any threads on this issue.

Running Windows 8.1 on a Dell laptop, Norton antiviral. First sign of trouble was Norton not connecting to search for AV updates. Norton...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Aug 2015, 17:59
Replies: 13
Views: 3,512
Posted By driftdown

Many airlines would actually prefer you to obtain...

Many airlines would actually prefer you to obtain a type rating with them than arrive with one from an outside training organisation.

Plenty of info on this site about type ratings and...
Forum: Middle East
10th Aug 2015, 16:21
Replies: 12
Views: 4,125
Posted By driftdown

Much of the paperwork that needs to be filled in...

Much of the paperwork that needs to be filled in has questions about possible US taxpayer liability these days.

The tax free world is getting ever smaller and more difficult to comply with. Even...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Feb 2015, 13:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,241
Posted By driftdown

Sounds like my experience today. "Internet...

Sounds like my experience today. "Internet Explorer has encountered problem and needs to close" several times and then it would not open.

Used Google Chrome and it worked Ok and now IE is working...
Forum: Middle East
31st Oct 2014, 14:23
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,592,899
Posted By driftdown

Cabin secured for take off / landing - no, use...

Cabin secured for take off / landing - no, use of mobile phones at critical phases of flight stopped - no. Welcome on board - same feeling as stepping on a London Bus with as much interaction!!!!
...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Aug 2014, 16:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,256
Posted By driftdown

Thanks for the input all. Sorry been away so not...

Thanks for the input all. Sorry been away so not able to get on line.

My wife is still using a Toshiba Satellite bought 12 years ago. It has been upgraded to W7 but the hardware is not worth...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Aug 2014, 12:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,256
Posted By driftdown

Thanks Mixture :ok: Previously I have...

Thanks Mixture :ok:

Previously I have enjoyed the luxury of a large desk PC for fixed IT work and grown used to the visual luxury a large screen offers. Now I am having to look for a compromise as...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Aug 2014, 09:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,256
Posted By driftdown

Laptop Advice

Having reluctantly had to step away from employment due to managerial disagreement I am now in the position of having to return my company laptop at the end of the month.

This means I have to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Aug 2014, 08:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By driftdown

Quicken

I have used Quicken for years and was most disappointed when they stopped support in the UK.

I purchased a US 2011 version and am still using it to this day. The formats may be in USD but I really...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
19th Jul 2014, 13:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By driftdown

Sorry not to have responded earlier, been out at...

Sorry not to have responded earlier, been out at sea, or is it all at sea :}

I think you guys have answered the question. I think that using the laptop for company mail and as it has been used to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Jul 2014, 08:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By driftdown

Farceb00k

Not a big fan of this thing, my wife does most of the activities.

What has puzzled me is that in the "suggested people we might know" two names have cropped up who I do know, one in Bahrain and...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Jul 2014, 15:51
Replies: 14
Views: 1,882
Posted By driftdown

Thanks Booglebox, my apologies for the late...

Thanks Booglebox, my apologies for the late reply, this work thing is irritating :}

I think the only option is to go for a hi-spec laptop while I am still working. The Acer worked well (-ish) as a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Jul 2014, 07:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,882
Posted By driftdown

Thanks for the feedback, I am coming to the...

Thanks for the feedback, I am coming to the conclusion that I will be better off spending some money and getting a better equipped machine. Not sure I am ready for an ipad, though they are neat,...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Jun 2014, 15:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,882
Posted By driftdown

Thanks TFP that sounds like a good place to...

Thanks TFP that sounds like a good place to start, I think my perspective has been distorted by having used a high-ish spec company laptop for years.

With a looming change of employment I am...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Jun 2014, 15:05
Replies: 14
Views: 1,882
Posted By driftdown

Processor speed increase

I suspect I may know the answer but with many people here with far greater IT experience there may be options that can be considered.

I have an Acer Aspire One, with an Intel Atom processor and...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2013, 14:26
Replies: 108
Views: 74,027
Posted By driftdown

As long as there are airlines offering cheap...

As long as there are airlines offering cheap tickets and then selling refreshments on board there will always be SLF preferring to "self cater".

Many do not understand the effect cabin altitude...
Forum: Middle East
19th Jul 2013, 13:44
Replies: 29
Views: 15,314
Posted By driftdown

Well I have never heard of not being able to take...

Well I have never heard of not being able to take photographs of bridges n'all in the UK.

FWIW having a good go at beating or intimidating somebody who, by the demographic nature of many...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Jul 2013, 14:59
Replies: 1,040
Views: 641,340
Posted By driftdown

Really...:rolleyes: Anybody in a...

Really...:rolleyes:

Anybody in a relationship who starts off without the full and unqualified support of their partner is probably not only going to suffer from the stresses of training but also...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jul 2013, 17:11
Replies: 1,040
Views: 641,340
Posted By driftdown

@TheDaddy

FWIW I was not successful in my career change plans and so after accumulating 1300 Total hours / 300 M/E PIC I gave up and concentrated on financial recovery. 3 interviews in 4 years, oh I was 40...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Jan 2013, 07:26
Replies: 90
Views: 48,913
Posted By driftdown

Regretably I fall into the gave up category....

Regretably I fall into the gave up category. Finished training a long time ago and although interviewed with BA, Aer Lingus and DHL things did not work out. Age was not on my side and I reached a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st Jan 2013, 13:16
Replies: 28
Views: 4,846
Posted By driftdown

I always travel to my place in Spain with boxes...

I always travel to my place in Spain with boxes from LGW.

Check them in at the normal desk, then take them to the oversize baggage belt where they disappear and so far have never failed to arrive...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Dec 2012, 18:38
Replies: 313
Views: 59,881
Posted By driftdown

@ UPP I used to live near Epsom and for...

@ UPP

I used to live near Epsom and for years when home on leave I would be out in the garden watching for Concorde flying overhead around 1700H. Beautiful to watch.

I was driving around the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Nov 2012, 22:41
Replies: 23
Views: 5,235
Posted By driftdown

Really, travelling to Hungary for a holiday with...

Really, travelling to Hungary for a holiday with those medical problems evident. How did they get there?

Surely they would have medical insurance that would take care of the return journey,...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Nov 2012, 17:29
Replies: 32
Views: 7,699
Posted By driftdown

@Spider Man

Things have probably changed a lot since 1994.

Eventually working minimum wage and lack of piloting opportunities took its toll and I gave up the hunt and returned to my previous occupation.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Nov 2012, 16:39
Replies: 32
Views: 7,699
Posted By driftdown

It didn't help me in the slightest. After...

It didn't help me in the slightest.

After completing training I worked for an agency driving vans / council trucks etc and whenever I pitched up at a new location it was " oh so your the pilot". ...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
28th Oct 2012, 12:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,758
Posted By driftdown

Thank you all for your suggestions, MM got me...

Thank you all for your suggestions, MM got me heading the right way :D

I looked in Control Panel -> regional settings / language etc selected -> Languages -> text services and input languages->...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Oct 2012, 15:00
Replies: 14
Views: 1,758
Posted By driftdown

Thanks for the suggestion GG. I checked in...

Thanks for the suggestion GG.

I checked in control panel - Regional settings and English UK is set as the keyboard language.

Puzzling :*
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Oct 2012, 13:21
Replies: 14
Views: 1,758
Posted By driftdown

keyboard Key assignments

For some reason my HP Probook 6460B running on XP has decided to reassign the 2/@ key into 2/". Conversely when pressing the Shift key the " key now gives me a @.

I was advised that Alt + Shift...
Forum: Medical & Health
14th Aug 2012, 14:43
Replies: 7
Views: 3,567
Posted By driftdown

My Mother who is now 88 years old has had Macular...

My Mother who is now 88 years old has had Macular Degeneration for years. Certainly never smoked and most certainly not a pilot. As far as I know her Consultant has only ever commented that it is an...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2012, 17:38
Replies: 3,939
Views: 1,043,611
Posted By driftdown

@ Flying Lid

And why would the Owners country of origin matter :=

Fuel is supplied into the Joint Fuelling system according to the latest standards, sometimes things go wrong. Better to catch it "at source"...
Forum: Middle East
6th Oct 2011, 08:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,740
Posted By driftdown

Batelco was very stable until about 8 weeks ago...

Batelco was very stable until about 8 weeks ago and then it all went a bit pear shaped with intermittent access, curiously around 1430 - 1800H which occurred on a daily basis for about 4 weeks.
...
Forum: Middle East
5th Sep 2011, 03:21
Replies: 16
Views: 18,408
Posted By driftdown

Although it was a couple of years ago when I...

Although it was a couple of years ago when I helped a friend export her car from UAE to Bahrain I was told if she could get a certificate that showed that duty had been paid at the time of import...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Mar 2011, 16:19
Replies: 51
Views: 21,085
Posted By driftdown

My mother at 86 has had high cholesterol for...

My mother at 86 has had high cholesterol for years and she eats very healthily and drinks virtually nothing. Unfortunately she cannot do much in the way of exercise these days so I guess what you...
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