Computer Corner

I got fed up with the Windows new versions and having to update my software to run on the new version. I only have two applications which work on all versions of Windows, so I changed to Ubuntu OS (FREE) and a load of software (ALL FREE), even the two Windows applications run on Ubuntu. I don't...

you should be able to change it in the Exif data. if not explain to the mods (If for comps) I expect they trust you.

Very good hope it goes ok for you now :thmb:

Depending on the age and configuration of your existing PC it might be time to think about investing on a new one if your HDD is starting to act up. If you do decide to get a new one I'd suggest you also invest in an additional external HDD, it won't cost an arm and a leg and would allow you a...

Sounds like your machine has been hit by an increasingly common hack technique.Basically, it works like this: Your machine becomes infected. The first thing the virus does is makes a little, innocent looking alteration to your registry. Then it does its more noticeable effects.The...

I wondered that too, Sis .... :hehe: On creating sub-albums in the main album, there is one thing you must not do and that is move current links to the new sub-albums .... doing so will break the link to GC and you would have to go back and put the new link in. Therefore, it is preferable to...

Yes, was going to say that - memory sticks can fail as well as cds can get corrupted. Nothing's forever these days.

Indeed, the computer can detect "idle time" and set about doing something useful - Finding aliens using SETI or looking for cancer cures even.Trouble is if it embarks on a defrag of 100GB (I choose that size on the basis that the task might take 10 minutes or more), and then there is a call...

Thanks kristen. I thought google was pretty infalible:0 never mind, I'll just have to keep being patient! cheers

Doesn't it just show the differences between these programs? In IE History is a list of the websites one has visited recently (usually stored for 20 days, the default setting. This can be altered). This is useful if you need to find a site which you have not added to Favourites (Bookmarked). Or...

"We are getting close to the point where attackers will start to turn off large chunks of the internet, at will. It's almost certain to happen in 2009."Perhaps we have to take a leaf out of the USSR's book, take control of the Internet by stopping all ISTD, make all international traffic go...

:gnthb::gnthb: That's great news Pete.It had to be something simple. It's knowing what that's the problem! Glad you've got things back up and running:thumb:

I always use IMAP mailboxes, that way the emails stay on the server and are never downloaded onto my computer. I just read the header and who it's from before deciding whether to delete it. Thunderbird warns me of suspect emails.

Dave when I did it that way, I was finding it difficult to get the actual link I wanted to copy.For some reason on a lot of occasions the copied link was the wrong one.So I went back to the old way of doing it, and find I dont get any problems.

It was on TV the other night, that Performing Rights weren't interested in private individuals for their own use, but they are VERY interested in people SELLING pirated copies.

Just got an email from Staples saying that they are doing a 19" LCD monitor for £79.99 (plus Vat) = £92.00, from their online website. Limited number available so get in quick, only this weekend.then use the search box, entering "Monitors".Seems its till available -30th Dec.They have...

Sorry Strongy, do you know I double checked before I started typing cos it was a couple of days since I had read your post - go on I'll admit to it then, it was one of those:o Shame you've missed out on this year but you have all next year to practice getting them just right:wink: cheers

You can measure the broadband speed. There are several free tests as well as discussion if you Google.

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I use TalkTalk - don't know if it's relevant but I get no more than 2-5 junk emails a day!