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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
23rd Jul 2011, 01:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,906
Posted By twiggs

Ditto re the suggestion of a USB fax modem. ...

Ditto re the suggestion of a USB fax modem.
Considering how little they are needed these days, it's very convenient having a USB modem that can be plugged in as required and swapped from PC to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Jan 2011, 00:14
Replies: 9
Views: 855
Posted By twiggs

I would suggest that it would be wise to use this...

I would suggest that it would be wise to use this opportunity to go for Windows 7.
You are eligible to install the upgrade version with an XP licence, but it would also have to be a fresh install.
...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Jan 2011, 02:15
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By twiggs

Xmarks

Yes it is back, actually it never died though.
It was rescued by LastPass (http://blog.xmarks.com/?p=2033) before it had to shut down.

I did as you did and tried Firefox Sync which I found to be...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Nov 2010, 03:52
Replies: 31
Views: 3,192
Posted By twiggs

I have been using MS Security Essentials free...

I have been using MS Security Essentials free since it was released on XP and W7 and haven't looked back.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Jun 2010, 00:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,519
Posted By twiggs

I agree with Mike-Bracknell. Although I still...

I agree with Mike-Bracknell.
Although I still use Zonealarm and AVG or Avira on my XP machines, I've been using MS security essentials with Windows firewall on my W7 machines and found them to be...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
21st May 2010, 01:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Posted By twiggs

As pointed out above, the lack of DVD recognition...

As pointed out above, the lack of DVD recognition is more likely a hardware issue and not a 7 starter limitation.
Try using different USB ports.
I know on my Asus some of the USB ports will not...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th May 2010, 13:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,271
Posted By twiggs

The first Vaio netbooks max RAM was 1GB, so I...

The first Vaio netbooks max RAM was 1GB, so I would check if that's the case.
If so, send it back.

Why do you say 7 starter is poor?
I have an Acer netbook with 7 starter that works well with 2...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2010, 06:24
Replies: 24
Views: 17,523
Posted By twiggs

It's all on the staff travel website under travel...

It's all on the staff travel website under travel categories in the conditions section.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Apr 2010, 06:21
Replies: 24
Views: 17,523
Posted By twiggs

Ampclamp, I agree, there's no substitute for...

Ampclamp,
I agree, there's no substitute for the ability to buy an upgrade.

The price of QEA sectors (excluding tax) is actually cheaper now than when the Star program was first implemented.
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Apr 2010, 23:57
Replies: 24
Views: 17,523
Posted By twiggs

If they removed the international fuel surcharge...

If they removed the international fuel surcharge as they did with domestic, our scheme would be as cheap as ZED if not cheaper in most cases.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Apr 2010, 23:57
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By twiggs

Ditto green granite. The reason the windows...

Ditto green granite.

The reason the windows firewall turns off is because Zonealarm turns it off as it starts.
If you really want both running, which is highly undesirable, just go into Zonealarm...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
15th Jan 2010, 22:38
Replies: 83
Views: 19,607
Posted By twiggs

Thank god for that. After another IFE failure...

Thank god for that.
After another IFE failure the other day requiring total reboot inflight, enough is enough.
I'm tired of saying, "I'm sorry Sir/Ma'am, the system can't handle everyone accessing...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Jan 2010, 13:37
Replies: 1
Views: 730
Posted By twiggs

Want W7? Don't throw away that dead machine with OEM XP

Why? It's worth US$80!

For most people, there will not be a need to buy a full retail version of W7 and hence save a few bucks by getting the upgrade version..

W7 upgrade editions (not anytime...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2009, 02:01
Replies: 25
Views: 2,760
Posted By twiggs

No fatboy, your post is INCRROECT!!!!

No fatboy, your post is INCRROECT!!!!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Dec 2009, 22:49
Replies: 14
Views: 5,345
Posted By twiggs

Another option is to use a 3G mobile phone if you...

Another option is to use a 3G mobile phone if you have one.
I do this myself using a Nokia Xpress music 5800.
Only drawback is it needs to be on charge while you use it as it drains the battery...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Dec 2009, 07:56
Replies: 25
Views: 2,760
Posted By twiggs

Relaxed security regs in Aus

Effective 25 Dec 2009, the Australian Govt has removed from the prohibited list:
umbrellas with metal points
knitting and crochet needles
pointed metal nail files (including clippers)
corkscrews...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Dec 2009, 11:37
Replies: 72
Views: 21,901
Posted By twiggs

So why do we still have to wait 10 minutes after...

So why do we still have to wait 10 minutes after arrival on blocks before we can get off in SYD?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Dec 2009, 22:22
Replies: 37
Views: 6,075
Posted By twiggs

Having experienced a flight carrying a fifth pod...

Having experienced a flight carrying a fifth pod all the way to FRA, the delay it caused to the scheduled service made me wonder what other options are there?
The flight was initially delayed 4 or 5...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2009, 12:00
Replies: 94
Views: 12,232
Posted By twiggs

What I would like to know is why does it still...

What I would like to know is why does it still take a week from bids closed to rosters issued?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Dec 2009, 05:02
Replies: 94
Views: 12,232
Posted By twiggs

TL, unfortunately publishing those comments in a...

TL, unfortunately publishing those comments in a newsletter will do nothing to change the attitude of those responsible for them.
Those sort of people, whilst in a minority, really do give us all a...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Dec 2009, 07:59
Replies: 21
Views: 1,931
Posted By twiggs

Just taken ownership of an Acer Aspire D250-1838...

Just taken ownership of an Acer Aspire D250-1838 and it seems to be a great little 10" unit.
Windows 7 starter doesn't seem to be missing anything I need and runs well with the standard 1GB of RAM....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Dec 2009, 12:38
Replies: 61
Views: 8,536
Posted By twiggs

Metro man, going by the posts on another forum,...

Metro man, going by the posts on another forum, you are a little high on your estimates.
SG$700-850 is being quoted as basic monthly for Jetstar, so you would have to do a lot of selling to get to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Dec 2009, 09:49
Replies: 61
Views: 8,536
Posted By twiggs

I heard Jetstar f/a's in SG get less than $1000 a...

I heard Jetstar f/a's in SG get less than $1000 a month.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Nov 2009, 05:03
Replies: 146
Views: 31,592
Posted By twiggs

PlaneGuy013's comments need a little...

PlaneGuy013's comments need a little clarification before judgement can be made.
For example, if he was comparing A380 and 747 flights ex LHR, he would be probably comparing crew from within the LHR...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2009, 07:11
Replies: 61
Views: 8,536
Posted By twiggs

I'm pretty sure the QF mainline BKK based crew...

I'm pretty sure the QF mainline BKK based crew did some domestic sectors.
This is the first time I've heard anyone mention there might be something illegal about it.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2009, 05:40
Replies: 61
Views: 8,536
Posted By twiggs

LAX-JFK-LAX is different because it cannot be...

LAX-JFK-LAX is different because it cannot be sold purely as a domestic sector.
You must have an inbound/outbound component from/to Australia to buy that sector as a pax.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Nov 2009, 04:17
Replies: 21
Views: 1,931
Posted By twiggs

Is this a comment based on experience with W7...

Is this a comment based on experience with W7 starter or speculation?
From my point of view, with the processing power and main uses of netbooks, W7 Starter seems to be a good way to have the latest...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Nov 2009, 22:50
Replies: 21
Views: 1,931
Posted By twiggs

Since the first 7" EeePC with a SSD was released...

Since the first 7" EeePC with a SSD was released running Linux, the SSD seems to have lost favour due to the fact that most people want to run Windows.
Consequently most 10" netbooks at the moment...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Nov 2009, 02:10
Replies: 21
Views: 2,982
Posted By twiggs

The media must be taking the piss this time

Landing aborted due to runway congestion

Posted 45 minutes ago
Map: Tullamarine 3043 (http://www.abc.net.au/news/maps/map.htm?lat=-37.7119&long=144.8727&caption=Tullamarine%203043)A Qantas...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Nov 2009, 08:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,673
Posted By twiggs

Heard of a BA captain commuting from Brisbane a...

Heard of a BA captain commuting from Brisbane a few years back.
There are a few QF cabin crew commuting from Europe to Aus.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
3rd Nov 2009, 02:14
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By twiggs

Hard disk failure is also a big possibility so...

Hard disk failure is also a big possibility so ensure you have backed up while it is still working at all.
If it is running so slowly, then using any Windows based utilities will also take forever,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Oct 2009, 09:46
Replies: 138
Views: 13,621
Posted By twiggs

Haven't seen much from Wirraway...

Haven't seen much from Wirraway (http://www.pprune.org/members/29018-wirraway) lately.

Join Date: 2nd March 2001
Total Posts: 2,720 (0.86 posts per day)

He always seemed to post...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2009, 07:02
Replies: 95
Views: 10,769
Posted By twiggs

And you all believe this is exactly what happened...

And you all believe this is exactly what happened because of what passenger Mike Walters said according to that highly reputable newspaper The Herald-Sun? :ugh:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th Oct 2009, 23:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By twiggs

Test your Spam/Phishing email detection skills

Here is an online test which highlights what to look for to detect good and bad emails.
Phishing and Spam IQ Quiz by SonicWALL (http://www.sonicwall.com/phishing/index.html)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Oct 2009, 04:35
Replies: 28
Views: 5,813
Posted By twiggs

If they are leaving a few commercials behind...

If they are leaving a few commercials behind every now and then, that sounds like perfect numbers of sold tickets.
Overselling is nothing new and those that are left behind usually agree to do so...
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