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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Mar 2015, 14:48
Replies: 24
Views: 7,129
Posted By OFSO

What's it do when an internet connection is not...

What's it do when an internet connection is not available?

a) look for your smartphone with "Wifi Hotspot Enabled".
b) use the off-line apps you have loaded for just such an eventuality
c)...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Mar 2015, 07:38
Replies: 24
Views: 7,129
Posted By OFSO

You can whatever you want, as long as it's...

You can whatever you want, as long as it's web-based.

Well yes, as it comes from the box. However open your browser and tick "apps that work off-line" and you can find a lot of them. And they do...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Mar 2015, 17:02
Replies: 24
Views: 7,129
Posted By OFSO

the battery life is double that of my macbook. ...

the battery life is double that of my macbook.

Re battery life: having bought it last Tuesday lunchtime I charged it for three hours. I've used it at least two hours a day since then, including...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Mar 2015, 15:30
Replies: 24
Views: 7,129
Posted By OFSO

However, owning a Chromebook seems to come in the...

However, owning a Chromebook seems to come in the category of "doing something naughty you don't mention in public".

Having mentioned that I bought one, several friends have told me they already...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Mar 2015, 09:48
Replies: 24
Views: 7,129
Posted By OFSO

Chromebooks

Since (a) I am fed up with installing. maintaining, keeping virus-free and updating my OS and general software, and (b) most of what I do is on-line work, and (c) free wifi is available just about...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Feb 2015, 12:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,648
Posted By OFSO

I see you've already mentioned it, but OK, here's...

I see you've already mentioned it, but OK, here's where to go:

- Control System
- Hardware
- Device Manager
- Universal Serial Bus Controllers
- Power Management

Finally, fingers worn to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Feb 2015, 12:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,648
Posted By OFSO

after a certain period of inactivity, the machine...

after a certain period of inactivity, the machine ignores the mouse

NO ! After a certain period of inactivity the machine ignores the USB connector and turns the power to it off. This was...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
19th Feb 2015, 15:13
Replies: 20
Views: 4,455
Posted By OFSO

Goodbye Chrome

Talking of browser troubles - suddenly yesterday Chrome crashed, and persistently. ("Chrome has encountered a problem and will have to close".)

I have no new h/ware or s/ware and no updates...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Feb 2015, 15:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,428
Posted By OFSO

If anyone is interested, I have done a lot of...

If anyone is interested, I have done a lot of experiments using a 60cm satellite dish with a wifi antenna-and-receiver taped to the focal point, connected to my PC indoors via a USB cable. From my...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Jan 2015, 18:16
Replies: 10
Views: 3,037
Posted By OFSO

don't load all their software In fact I do...

don't load all their software

In fact I do load all the HP software
- then have a look at each bit
- then delete about 90% of it (!)

Yes, you need a Printer Potty - if you've got an Epson.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Jan 2015, 14:42
Replies: 10
Views: 3,037
Posted By OFSO

Go and buy an HP printer. After 13 months...

Go and buy an HP printer.

After 13 months and depending on useage the ink-guzzling Epson will soon be telling you the overflow pad needs changing (which I found impossible to do).
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Jan 2015, 14:39
Replies: 20
Views: 4,455
Posted By OFSO

The only thing I haven't attempted is a browser...

The only thing I haven't attempted is a browser update.

Not difficult:

1) download chrome
2) "make this my preferred browser"
3) if it works you've located the problem
4) if it doesn't,...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Jan 2015, 19:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Posted By OFSO

Having tried a touchscreen smartphone on the wife...

Having tried a touchscreen smartphone on the wife - she hated it - I bought her a Nokia phone with a 'proper' QWERTY keyboard and cursor scrolling. This has proved quite a happy solution for writing...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Jan 2015, 19:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Posted By OFSO

Yeah, we've all been there and had to learn....

Yeah, we've all been there and had to learn. Suggest you download on your PC/laptop a manual for the phone and start from there. I did this for my HTC phone. Incidently although there are different...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Jan 2015, 12:58
Replies: 13
Views: 1,812
Posted By OFSO

1) Don't use Google for search, use StartPage....

1) Don't use Google for search, use StartPage. Especially if you want to keep search results confidential.
2) Enjoy the fact that Google synchronises data between all your devices and that you can -...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Jan 2015, 20:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,032
Posted By OFSO

If you get an "invoice" or a "statement" attached...

If you get an "invoice" or a "statement" attached to an e-mail

My German friends said today they are also receiving them in 'correct' German language format. I wonder how many other nationalities...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
10th Jan 2015, 13:56
Replies: 469
Views: 328,616
Posted By OFSO

Approximately how long does it take to get to and...

Approximately how long does it take to get to and dock with the ISS?

As a general rule if you watch the ISS overhead (look at Heavens-Above (http://www.heavens-above.com/)

You will see a point...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Dec 2014, 19:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,492
Posted By OFSO

When my father died in the 1990's I inherited and...

When my father died in the 1990's I inherited and sold his house, the family home.

Although I never put them there, ALL the details of the sale are available to anyone on the 'net.

Nothing...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Dec 2014, 14:07
Replies: 16
Views: 5,224
Posted By OFSO

and is heading back to Paris for the benefit of...

and is heading back to Paris for the benefit of the passengers

Where anyone who disembarks and wishes to go anywhere by land will discover that all Paris taxi drivers are currently on strike....
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Dec 2014, 08:42
Replies: 186
Views: 99,926
Posted By OFSO

Is there a simulation exercise to explore 'What...

Is there a simulation exercise to explore 'What if there was a complete situation failure'

AS one who has sat through more spacecraft launch/early orbit phase simulations than I can remember, may...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Dec 2014, 08:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Posted By OFSO

I have copied photographs many times off a camera...

I have copied photographs many times off a camera card using the card reader on my PC, and have never had any problems. I do not use the"safely eject" system but I do ensure every file is closed...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th Nov 2014, 10:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By OFSO

ENOUGH of your stupid Apple bashing ! So one...

ENOUGH of your stupid Apple bashing !

So one word - really - and one question mark - ? - constitutes "Apple Bashing" does it. Oh dear.

As far as conditioning and reconditioning of modern...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th Nov 2014, 10:20
Replies: 21
Views: 4,012
Posted By OFSO

modtinbasher, a vpn isn't necessary, see the PM I...

modtinbasher, a vpn isn't necessary, see the PM I just sent you.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
19th Nov 2014, 20:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By OFSO

As has been said, it all depends...on the type of...

As has been said, it all depends...on the type of battery.

One thing that's often overlooked is that the first few discharge/charge cycles should be appropriate for the sort of battery it is, in...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
30th Oct 2014, 17:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By OFSO

One of my computers here has received AVG 2015,...

One of my computers here has received AVG 2015, the other is still on AVG 2014. No worries, both are receiving database updates very frequently.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Oct 2014, 07:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,490
Posted By OFSO

appear to originate from China. What doesn't...

appear to originate from China.

What doesn't these days ?

Yes, Biggles, I knew about that one, but thanks for pointing it out.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Oct 2014, 20:09
Replies: 32
Views: 6,644
Posted By OFSO

Don't know what it's like in the UK but CAT5 or...

Don't know what it's like in the UK but CAT5 or CAT6 ethernet cables are so cheap here (20 metres for €15 at the nearest Auchan supermarket) and so easy to lay that I can't see any point in a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st Oct 2014, 18:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,490
Posted By OFSO

USB Drives

Couple of my USB drives not being recognised since my last switch-on. Two friends have had the same problem. Have MS downloaded any *helpful* fixes recently which might have caused this ?

All...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Oct 2014, 17:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,080
Posted By OFSO

Probably unrelated but of five hotmail users with...

Probably unrelated but of five hotmail users with whom I regularly communicate, three have had their accounts hacked and I get faked messages from them. Hotmail does seem susceptable to hacking.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Oct 2014, 16:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,422
Posted By OFSO

I have uninstalled Giggle Playstore completely...

I have uninstalled Giggle Playstore completely and set my tab not to automatically update anything of any sort. On the rare occasions I might want a new app it doesn't take any time to reinstall...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Oct 2014, 14:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,205
Posted By OFSO

how do I know I'm getting the best answers to my...

how do I know I'm getting the best answers to my questions?

Firstly, that depends on defining "best". I am quite happy with Start Page (i.e. Google without the record/detail retention) for simple...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Oct 2014, 12:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,205
Posted By OFSO

Use Start Page ! https://startpage.com/ ...

Use Start Page ! https://startpage.com/

Bloody obvious.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Oct 2014, 09:13
Replies: 69
Views: 8,300
Posted By OFSO

SPECIAL iPHONE TROUSERS will ease Apple into the...

SPECIAL iPHONE TROUSERS will ease Apple into the fashion world

SPECIAL iPHONE TROUSERS will ease Apple into the fashion world ? The Register...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Oct 2014, 18:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,671
Posted By OFSO

Just reading my computer magazine on-line: ...

Just reading my computer magazine on-line:

MS say XP users holding steady at 26%, WIN-7 users increasing slightly at 57.3%, WIN-8 users falling sharply.....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Sep 2014, 16:16
Replies: 69
Views: 8,300
Posted By OFSO

A rolling Pin in a man cave? Gave yourself...

A rolling Pin in a man cave?

Gave yourself away there, Ancient - you knew what it was ! Oh the shame....
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