Computer Corner

Things have moved on a bit Dave haven't they. But I think I learnt more from the old machines than the new ones that do everything for you whether you want it or not. When I started there was virtually no software around. So you had to either write it yourself in basic, or get a bootleg copy....

Thanks Fran. Like so much on the computer it is simple when you know how. Just a switch or a field to fill. But there are so many switches and fields!

Funny you should say that - I was thinking while I was looking at it that it used to be a lot smaller permitted file size.

Nick had to do this on imageshack couldnt do it with photobucket just got the writing. [ 18. November 2006, 02:21 PM: Message edited by: Sunshine P ]

how very helpful. I had the same problem.Thanks hornbeam

Did you remember to keep the pupil in MD - first time I did it I covered the whole eye, and mine looked wierd too!!

And any questions or problems - I'm here, just a pm away!!

Thanks will check that

I don't know if any of you have SPYWAREBLASTER installed .... I have used this for a few years now, it's a small unobstrusive programme that works in the background and keeps a lot of nasties getting on there in the first place...it's free and all you need to do once installed is check of...

Too true Peter. I remember getting lazy about backing up regularly - then had a hard drive go phtt, and lost 6 weeks of data. I never forgot again :eek: . Kinda wakes you up to how much irreplacable data you hold on your pc.So folks, like Peter says BACKUP REGULARLY

I agree with sparkle. The first time I knew about .TMP I had thousands and once I'd cleared them I had no further probs.I also recently discovered another cache of .tmp associated with photography and image editing. It's called the scratch file and I got a pop-up wanring saying it was full...

ooo! it's gone pink!!

This is a common problem. I have found that if you set it not to turn the hard disc off it will be more likely to come out of standby. Better still turn it off and not only save energy but wear and tear on your hard disc.

Well done Michaelmasdaisey. Like DaveW I have used computers for a long time and didn't know that. It could well explain how the problem arose in the first case. Windows has a bad habit of changeing your layout without you ever knowing how it changed.

roger L

I use freebie software as well and have found it works well. I have AVG and Zone Alarm plus Spybot and Adaware. My ISP also filters the Spam. To add to what Dave W has said - most of these warnings about viruses are hoaxes but it doesn't harm to be careful. I don't like sending these on to...

thanks princess i havent a clue whats going on with this, i never had probs before then the whole thing changed, i have downloaded something hopefully this will help if not will have to try something else

It's been grrrreat! And I can finally look at Google maps and even the satellite version. Veeery interesting! Has anyone else tried it?Jjordie, I could see your house and even your car in the driveway!

Thank`s for replying PC Medic,i`d just about given up.I`m using Microsoft Outlook Express.(6?)If i try to click on email i don`t understand any of it.So,i go to home page,type in my email and password and i`m able to read etc.I can reply from an incomming but if i try to send a new email it wont...