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[TPC]

Anyone on here successfully ran an apple app emulator in their android phone?

Mike02Ti

That's a bit like asking if anyone makes a body kit to make a Patrol look like a Hilux.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Now why would someone want to do something like that [emoji12]

Because some companies only release their apps for IOS unfortunately :(

[Mike02Ti]

Anyone on here successfully ran an apple app emulator in their android phone?
Mike02TiYou could try Cider APK
It runs most IOS apps on most known Android based phones.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

You could try Cider APK
It runs most IOS apps on most known Android based phones.

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Yeh I tried that one before asking but keep getting an error when searching for apps. Don't know if its because its on a spare phone with no sim card and I'm only using wi-fi or not.

[Mike02Ti]

Yeh I tried that one before asking but keep getting an error when searching for apps. Don't know if its because its on a spare phone with no sim card and I'm only using wi-fi or not.Shouldnt make a difference if the sim card was in or not. Another to try is iEMU
I know that Cider is can still be a bit buggy so that could be the issue your having

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Shouldnt make a difference if the sim card was in or not. Another to try is iEMU
I know that Cider is can still be a bit buggy so that could be the issue your having

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I tried downloading iEMU as well before asking but my virus program removed it saying it contained a Trojan :(

[Mike02Ti]

I tried downloading iEMU as well before asking but my virus program removed it saying it contained a Trojan :(It shouldnt have a trojan in it. It will seem to the virus program it does
Same like any root access programs usually trigger the same thing. Disable the virus scanner and install and run. Once its installed run the scanner again and it will usually be clear

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[rusty_nail]

That's a bit like asking if anyone makes a body kit to make a Patrol look like a Hilux.

apparently it happens lol

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[NissanGQ4.2]

It shouldnt have a trojan in it. It will seem to the virus program it does
Same like any root access programs usually trigger the same thing. Disable the virus scanner and install and run. Once its installed run the scanner again and it will usually be clear

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Thanks Mike02Ti, think I got it 2 work, but doesn't seem to have the app I'm trying 2 run and reading into it a bit more most emulators run there own apps not what is in the apple play store :(

[PeeBee]

Plassy, a bit different, but i wanted total security when travelling so bought a device called 'redbox' which interfaces between my laptop and satellite phone. This device allows you to send emails and browse the internet but blocks all upgrade programs and spam and unwanted traffic, so you get a faster data rate. i wanted it so I could sketch a mudmap or say outline an injury, take a photo, then send it via the redbox and satellite phone. I have used it twice and its bullet proof. If you could get something comparable for a mobile phone it would be great. It wasnt cheap, about $400 from memory, but as long as I can get an iridium signal, i can get out.

[rusty_nail]

A current thread by PB has reminded me of a laptop frustration I experience on a semi-regular basis. 12 months ago I bought a Lenovo Ideapad 510-ISK laptop for use while working away. While I'm away I dont have the luxury of unlimited data like at home, and this absolute POS runs Windows 10 and wants to update apps on a continual basis, chewing my precious data. Dont know how many times I've run dry on data because it updated apps while I was uploading work data. Think ive disabled updates but not 100% sure (it's not a simple process for non-tech heads). I just cant trust this thing that continually wants to talk to me, update shit I don't use on the road and offer me shit I don't want.

Is there a simple operating system I can change to so it turns into a "dumb" computer and just do what its told (basic uploading of reports and photos)?

Or alternative laptops that will just do as told and nothing more?Hey bud, I have done this at work on my laptop there. It's fairly simple and the easiest way is option one.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/08/26/windows-10-how-to-stop-forced-updates/#30378b4746f6

Give me a call or text if you need a walkthrough

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[Plasnart]

Hey bud, I have done this at work on my laptop there. It's fairly simple and the easiest way is option one.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/08/26/windows-10-how-to-stop-forced-updates/#30378b4746f6

Give me a call or text if you need a walkthrough

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Thanks nicco I'll check it out.

[Cremulator]

I read an article on Lifehacker last week titled '40 window apps everyone should own'.
One of the recommendations was The PC Decrapifier, which is described;

"When you buy a new laptop and it's loaded with bloatware -- or you're concerned about the amount of seemingly unnecessary programs on the Windows system you've been using for some time -- install The PC Decrapifier. This incredibly useful utility will give you recommendations, based on other users' experiences, about which items you should keep and which items you should trash. You'll sleep easier knowing you didn't accidentally delete a device-critical application."
https://www.pcdecrapifier.com

I haven't used it personally, so can't vouch for it, but it might get rid of unnessecary programs you have that are chewing up data?

[Plasnart]

I read an article on Lifehacker last week titled '40 window apps everyone should own'.
One of the recommendations was The PC Decrapifier, which is described;

"When you buy a new laptop and it's loaded with bloatware -- or you're concerned about the amount of seemingly unnecessary programs on the Windows system you've been using for some time -- install The PC Decrapifier. This incredibly useful utility will give you recommendations, based on other users' experiences, about which items you should keep and which items you should trash. You'll sleep easier knowing you didn't accidentally delete a device-critical application."
https://www.pcdecrapifier.com

I haven't used it personally, so can't vouch for it, but it might get rid of unnessecary programs you have that are chewing up data?

Thanks Cremulator I'll check that out too. There's so much crap loaded on these things it's unbelievable.

rusty_nail I've just gone into services and found windows update was in manual mode so I must have got it like that some other way. haha dont ask me how I can't remember! Anyway it's now disabled. Frustratingly though, as soon as I disabled it a pop up appeared asking if I was interested in voice activation. Grrrr......

[mudski]

So we finally get the NBN connected today. Supplied was a DLink DVA2800 router. Every laptop and mobile device in the house see's the new wifi signal. Except one laptop. I connected this laptop via ethernet and it wont even connect this way too. Yet the other two laptops here do.
So I will assume its the laptop that is the issue. Its a W10 laptop, all Windows updates are done. I'm thinking its a firewall issue but not sure. I dont run A/v so its not this. I've turned the wifi on and off multiple times with no success too. Just not real sure where else to look.
Any ideas?



Also. This laptop is currently running of the wifi signal from a different router which is our ADSL2 connection...


Its doing my bloody head in.

[rusty_nail]

So we finally get the NBN connected today. Supplied was a DLink DVA2800 router. Every laptop and mobile device in the house see's the new wifi signal. Except one laptop. I connected this laptop via ethernet and it wont even connect this way too. Yet the other two laptops here do.
So I will assume its the laptop that is the issue. Its a W10 laptop, all Windows updates are done. I'm thinking its a firewall issue but not sure. I dont run A/v so its not this. I've turned the wifi on and off multiple times with no success too. Just not real sure where else to look.
Any ideas?



Also. This laptop is currently running of the wifi signal from a different router which is our ADSL2 connection...


Its doing my bloody head in.

most likely answer will be the modem is only broadcasting on 5ghz, and the bad lappy is only 2.4ghz compatible. call me and i can work through it with you.

[mudski]

most likely answer will be the modem is only broadcasting on 5ghz, and the bad lappy is only 2.4ghz compatible. call me and i can work through it with you.

The modem broadcasts on both. I turned off the 5ghz option just in case and still nothing. Ethernet wont even work. Fecking computers.

[rusty_nail]

The modem broadcasts on both. I turned off the 5ghz option just in case and still nothing. Ethernet wont even work. Fecking computers.

perhaps run though the model(lenovo, samsung, ibm etc) wifi utility? is that how its connected? im sure it would just be something simple?

[rusty_nail]

another suggestion would be you could turn off the DHCP on the old modem then pug that modem into the new modem. then the old lappy would use the old modem signal with the new modem as DHCP. would be a good permamant solution or temporary solution what ever suits your needs

[mudski]

All fixed. I logged into the router using another computer and I changed the wifi channel from auto to channel 1 and bam! It worked.

[rusty_nail]

Is this normal? Do I need to do anything?

Edit: I'm connected to a hotel wi-fi. Does that make the connection unsecure?

78192Yes mate that is the issue, your on a public network and your browser is telling you your info can possibly be intercepted. Not really a big deal, those messages should only really important when connecting to random wifi in dodgysville lol

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[Plasnart]

Yes mate that is the issue, your on a public network and your browser is telling you your info can possibly be intercepted. Not really a big deal, those messages should only really important when connecting to random wifi in dodgysville lol

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Thanks mate.

[mudski]

I'm now seeing this on the PC at home. Do I need to do a security scan or something?

78398

Im not. Using Firefox browser with Adblocker too.

[rusty_nail]

I'm now seeing this on the PC at home. Do I need to do a security scan or something?

78398No mate AB just hasn't got his web/forum certificates up to date or something along those lines. No stress! Go enjoy easter

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[magsit]

This may also be a symptom of the type of certificate being used. A while back a lot of browsers and operating systems disabled early versions of TLS as they were found to be insecure.

[mudski]

I notice the Federal grubbernment is cracking down on people using certain "pirate" websites by DNS blocking. One of my go too's was recently blocked. Five minutes of googling, I've encrypted my browser, now it all works again and now my ISP is unable to spy on me too.

[NissanGQ4.2]

I notice the Federal grubbernment is cracking down on people using certain "pirate" websites by DNS blocking. One of my go too's was recently blocked. Five minutes of googling, I've encrypted my browser, now it all works again and now my ISP is unable to spy on me too.

Pm more detail please on here or on FB

[mudski]

Pm more detail please on here or on FB

pméd ya Todd.

[rusty_nail]

Pm more detail please on here or on FB


pméd ya Todd.

get a new ISP guys,

the non major ISPs are not regulated by the same restrictions as the major... 5? i think it is? My ISP is spintel, i can log straight onto TPB, RARBG, EzTV and YTS, and all other sites for that matter and that is without a VPN.

[mudski]

Yeah Ive never had issues with my ISP, iiNet for 10 years, until now. From what I understand the federal grubbers are enforcing this, moreso as of late, and going through each ISP one by one. Even though, the mods I found that you add to the Firefox web browser also make your history invisible to your ISP. Plus I dont need to change ISP's.

[NissanGQ4.2]

get a new ISP guys,

the non major ISPs are not regulated by the same restrictions as the major... 5? i think it is? My ISP is spintel, i can log straight onto TPB, RARBG, EzTV and YTS, and all other sites for that matter and that is without a VPN.

Im with TPG rusty-nail its a bit of hit and miss with them some are some arn't

[PeeBee]

OK, something has changed on my laptop and now when I try to access anything on youtube the screen defaults to a bright green colour but the audio is there - what setting might I have fooled with unintentionally? I am running Windows 10 platform on an ACER laptop, I7 processor set up or spec'd for a gaming machine. Its been fine up to just recently. Try to keep answers on the technically low end of the scale and directions for fixes at a 2 year old's level please! I am running with a wireless connection via my phone on 4G with great speeds.

[0-TJ-0]

OK, something has changed on my laptop and now when I try to access anything on youtube the screen defaults to a bright green colour but the audio is there - what setting might I have fooled with unintentionally? I am running Windows 10 platform on an ACER laptop, I7 processor set up or spec'd for a gaming machine. Its been fine up to just recently. Try to keep answers on the technically low end of the scale and directions for fixes at a 2 year old's level please! I am running with a wireless connection via my phone on 4G with great speeds.

Have you tried switching it off and on again?...

That was a joke. I have no idea haha

[NissanGQ4.2]

OK, something has changed on my laptop and now when I try to access anything on youtube the screen defaults to a bright green colour but the audio is there - what setting might I have fooled with unintentionally? I am running Windows 10 platform on an ACER laptop, I7 processor set up or spec'd for a gaming machine. Its been fine up to just recently. Try to keep answers on the technically low end of the scale and directions for fixes at a 2 year old's level please! I am running with a wireless connection via my phone on 4G with great speeds.

The problem is likely in your video drivers, delete your drivers and re install them or try updating them

Are you using windows chrome?

Try using a different browser also and see if it still happens

[PeeBee]

The problem is likely in your video drivers, delete your drivers and re install them or try updating them

Are you using windows chrome?

Try using a different browser also and see if it still happens

I am using the windows internet engine instead of chrome. With Chrome I find I am getting smashed with pop-ups and using the 'blue E' suymbol - sorry, the laptop is in my room and i am currently at the mine, I get zero pop ups

[PeeBee]

OK< driver update, windows update, all fixed, thanks guys especially Nissan42TD, probably the one that got me over the line was O-TJ-O!

[NissanGQ4.2]

I need help!!!!!!!!!

Ok so i cracked the shits yesterday as computer was running slow as fark so I just turned it off at the power button ( big mistake!!! ) Upon rebootit just hungat the windows logo so I turned it off and back on again now after the bios screen disappears it just sits there on a black screen with a letter y, if i press any key on the keyboard it just goes down a line or 2 and comes back with y

I reinstalled another drive with windows 10 as the primary drive and the other drive as secondary but in windows explorer it does not exist but if I go into Device Manager its listed under Disk Drives but if I populate the drive it has Status: Not Initialized, Partition style: Not applicable

I made a recovery USB and have tried everything under the sun.... start up repair, system restore, reset this pc.......and nothing is working for me

Any ideas as its doing my teeny weeny what i have left brains cells in.

[rusty_nail]

I need help!!!!!!!!!

Ok so i cracked the shits yesterday as computer was running slow as fark so I just turned it off at the power button ( big mistake!!! ) Upon rebootit just hungat the windows logo so I turned it off and back on again now after the bios screen disappears it just sits there on a black screen with a letter y, if i press any key on the keyboard it just goes down a line or 2 and comes back with y

I reinstalled another drive with windows 10 as the primary drive and the other drive as secondary but in windows explorer it does not exist but if I go into Device Manager its listed under Disk Drives but if I populate the drive it has Status: Not Initialized, Partition style: Not applicable

I made a recovery USB and have tried everything under the sun.... start up repair, system restore, reset this pc.......and nothing is working for me

Any ideas as its doing my teeny weeny what i have left brains cells in.Your os HDD is cactus mate. have you dropped it recently?

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[Maxhead]

Does bios see both drives, it does seem like your old hdd is farked.


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[NissanGQ4.2]

Your os HDD is cactus mate. have you dropped it recently?

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Nope, guessing no chance of recovering data of it then? :(

[NissanGQ4.2]

Does bios see both drives, it does seem like your hdd is farked.


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'not sure as I can't get into my BIOS either, i press the button it says 2 but doesn't go in :(

[Maxhead]

'not sure as I can't get into my BIOS either, i press the button it says 2 but doesn't go in :(

Try holding F2 or F10 on startup, I think F8 was for startup options rusty_nail can you confirm?


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[NissanGQ4.2]

Try holding F2 or F10 on startup, I think F8 was for startup options rusty_nail can you confirm?


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Think just depends on the Bios and computer, mine says DEL for setup.

I'll give it ago anyway

[Maxhead]

Think just depends on the Bios and computer, mine says DEL for setup.

I'll give it ago anyway

Yeah used to be del or even esc


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[NissanGQ4.2]

Yeah used to be del or even esc


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I'm about 2 use my old trusty husky chainsaw on it , just got 2 find my beer and safety thongs!!!!

[rusty_nail]

Yeah mate, whatever button it requests, could be f2, F10 or delete, sometimes there is a dedicated button like on some Lenovo's. If it isn't going into bios then you may have some luck, that's more likely a bad module on your ram stick. I'm sure you have tried but try repeatedly pushing the bios button until you "miss" the bios screen.

To troubleshoot bad ram, open up the bottom cover which houses the ram, if there are two sticks then your in luck. Try one stick only at first, if no good move it to the other slot. If still no good repeat above with second stick. Fingers crossed this is your issue

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[Maxhead]

I'm about 2 use my old trusty husky chainsaw on it , just got 2 find my beer and safety thongs!!!!

Bwahaha, funny you say that because I was going to be a smart arse and suggest exactly what you sad but I thought hmm may be I should try and help...fark


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[NissanGQ4.2]

Yeah mate, whatever button it requests, could be f2, F10 or delete, sometimes there is a dedicated button like on some Lenovo's. If it isn't going into bios then you may have some luck, that's more likely a bad module on your ram stick. I'm sure you have tried but try repeatedly pushing the bios button until you "miss" the bios screen.

To troubleshoot bad ram, open up the bottom cover which houses the ram, if there are two sticks then your in luck. Try one stick only at first, if no good move it to the other slot. If still no good repeat above with second stick. Fingers crossed this is your issue

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Wouldn't bad ram also stop the other HDD from loading windows up?

This is also on a desktop, no more lappys for me except your trusty Leno thinkpad that im writing this on

[NissanGQ4.2]

Bwahaha, funny you say that because I was going to be a smart arse and suggest exactly what you sad but I thought hmm may be I should try and help...fark


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All good mate, I can take it, I was have expecting a smart arse comment from you anyway *L* Whos this nice bloke posting under your username???

[Maxhead]

All good mate, I can take it, I was have expecting a smart arse comment from you anyway *L* Whos this nice bloke posting under your username???

Hahaha, always a nice bloke as you know mate.
Just different levels of drunk
First half bottle- no comment
Second half - loves u all, comment on all posts and ring every crunt
Second bottle 1st half- you all crunts, comment that you’re all farkwits and get into a fight
Second bottle 2nd half- pass out when it hits ya[emoji123][emoji123][emoji123] Growler2058 it’s you all over



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[rusty_nail]

Hey IT gurus,

Every time I boot my PC I get an ad pop up wanting me to sign up for Microsoft Teams. I can't find any "no thanks" option and it's driving me nuts. I press the "x" button at the top each time, but it comes up every time I fire this thing up.

I selected "find out more" just now, but even navigating through there I couldn't find a "leave me alone arseholes" option.

Any hints please?https://youtu.be/0sBoSc36MjQ

This look like your issue? Should fix it

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[Plasnart]

https://youtu.be/0sBoSc36MjQ

This look like your issue? Should fix it

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Thanks mate, looks like it. I'll have to watch it later though as the last couple of days the mice on my internet speed wheel have been sleeping. Absolutely bloody pathetic.

[Cremulator]

Here's the link to Microsoft's instructions on how to uninstall the two components to remove teams.
I just did this on Thursday. It's more persistent than a virus.
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/uninstall-microsoft-teams-3b159754-3c26-4952-abe7-57d27f5f4c81

BTW, I didn't have 'teams machine-wide installer' in my application list to uninstall, so I ran this PowerShell script that removed the files that were installing teams on every reboot.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/scripts/powershell-script-teams-deployment-clean-up

[Plasnart]

Here's the link to Microsoft's instructions on how to uninstall the two components to remove teams.
I just did this on Thursday. It's more persistent than a virus.
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/uninstall-microsoft-teams-3b159754-3c26-4952-abe7-57d27f5f4c81

BTW, I didn't have 'teams machine-wide installer' in my application list to uninstall, so I ran this PowerShell script that removed the files that were installing teams on every reboot.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/scripts/powershell-script-teams-deployment-clean-up

Holy smokes ive read that second paragraph three times now but I might as well pick up a chinese phone book. Thanks for the links crem, I'll check them out.

Why cant I just have a computer that does what I tell it to do?? In my instance, open up internet, word and exel, save to pdf, thats it! Nothing else please!

It's like getting in your car and it says before we go there, I'm taking you here! Aargh..

[Cremulator]

Did you hear that in their latest updates, Microsoft broke the start menu and search functionality. Seriously.
We don't have much hope in the future of 'just getting where we need to go' ;)

[rusty_nail]

Did you hear that in their latest updates, Microsoft broke the start menu and search functionality. Seriously.
We don't have much hope in the future of 'just getting where we need to go' ;)Google just needs to bring out a decent desktop operating system...

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[Cremulator]

Sadly, I don't think it is unfortunately.

[bazzaboy]

Guys,
I have a compact PC running WIN10. I have three (3) two TB solid state portable hard drives plugged in to USB ports. I use these for saving all files, only the OS is on the in-built hard drive. If find this a safe guard & portable option for saving everything should the PC or internal drive crash. Recently the PC, when started, instead of going to the desktop, now opens the menu on all the "plugged in" hard drives. This is happening 9 out of 10 times.

Any ideas why, and how to stop this happening? I think it may have started after the most recent auto OS upgrade.

[0-TJ-0]

Guys,
I have a compact PC running WIN10. I have three (3) two TB solid state portable hard drives plugged in to USB ports. I use these for saving all files, only the OS is on the in-built hard drive. If find this a safe guard & portable option for saving everything should the PC or internal drive crash. Recently the PC, when started, instead of going to the desktop, now opens the menu on all the "plugged in" hard drives. This is happening 9 out of 10 times.

Any ideas why, and how to stop this happening? I think it may have started after the most recent auto OS upgrade.

Do you mean it goes into the menu of the hardrives in windows? As in.. into the file manager screen? If so it's a windows thing. Remembers your most clicked on or opened screens and automatically opens it for you. You can turn it off.

Fyi you can install internal hardrives which is basically the same as having external ones except you'll usually benefit from a faster transfer rate. You can still just take them out and put them in the next computer should your os hdd die.

[bazzaboy]

It opens all three HD's. Example : one drive is only photos. It open all folders and shows all pics in view mode. Same with the files on the other two drives. This means I need to close all three drives to get back to the desktop screen.

As for installing them, they all won't fit in my compact PC and it also negates their option of quick & easy portability.

[0-TJ-0]

It opens all three HD's. Example : one drive is only photos. It open all folders and shows all pics in view mode. Same with the files on the other two drives. This means I need to close all three drives to get back to the desktop screen.

As for installing them, they all won't fit in my compact PC and it also negates their option of quick & easy portability.

Hey if it meets your needs then have at it. I just find usb hdds can be a bit slow with mass data storage at times.

Go to "Personalisation" settings and "start" click on "choose which folders appear on start" make sure "file explorer is in the off position"

It's something like that. I'm not at my computer to check it for you(because I'm in Bali :) ) but it's in there somewhere.

[bazzaboy]

Hey if it meets your needs then have at it. I just find usb hdds can be a bit slow with mass data storage at times.

Go to "Personalisation" settings and "start" click on "choose which folders appear on start" make sure "file explorer is in the off position"

It's something like that. I'm not at my computer to check it for you(because I'm in Bali :) ) but it's in there somewhere.

Thanks, I'll check that out.

[10G]

Guys,
I have a compact PC running WIN10. I have three (3) two TB solid state portable hard drives plugged in to USB ports. I use these for saving all files, only the OS is on the in-built hard drive. If find this a safe guard & portable option for saving everything should the PC or internal drive crash. Recently the PC, when started, instead of going to the desktop, now opens the menu on all the "plugged in" hard drives. This is happening 9 out of 10 times.

Any ideas why, and how to stop this happening? I think it may have started after the most recent auto OS upgrade.

Sounds like a feature re-introduced in W10 (PCs used to do this ages ago).

I remembers what yo had open at shut down and automatically launches those programs for you at startup.

Try closing all open windows / programs / apps before you shut down.

Shut down and startup again and see if the windows re-open upon startup. I strongly suspect it's this.

Take a look here:
https://www.howtogeek.com/396884/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-reopening-your-previous-applications-after-restarting-your-pc/

[10G]

They all just delving deeper deeper into your lives. I'm not on facebook, linkedin, instagram or any other "social" network, but do subscribe to microsoft for their programs, if thats what you call them.

Is there any way for someone like me to stay anonomous online, but connected to regular microsoft programs?

What if I gave up my monthly automatic microsoft subscription and just bought a microsoft cd from officeworks, would that shield me from the continuous online updates and surveillance?

Yes I know that might cost a bomb up front compared to my $18/month or thereabouts, but might that stop me getting heavily bombarded with updates and intruisive programs I don't know how to handle?

All I want is a simple operating system that doesn't track or shadow me or change things or try to sign me up to systems I don't want.

Is that possibls these days?

You may be interested in Chromebooks? They need to have Internet access as they rely on being online. I don't have any 1st hand experience with them, but you may find them useful.

Unfortunately we live in a Windows world.

[rusty_nail]

They all just delving deeper deeper into your lives. I'm not on facebook, linkedin, instagram or any other "social" network, but do subscribe to microsoft for their programs, if thats what you call them.

Is there any way for someone like me to stay anonomous online, but connected to regular microsoft programs?

What if I gave up my monthly automatic microsoft subscription and just bought a microsoft cd from officeworks, would that shield me from the continuous online updates and surveillance?

Yes I know that might cost a bomb up front compared to my $18/month or thereabouts, but might that stop me getting heavily bombarded with updates and intruisive programs I don't know how to handle?

All I want is a simple operating system that doesn't track or shadow me or change things or try to sign me up to systems I don't want.

Is that possibls these days?

Only way is to stick with an older version of Office matey, office 2013 being the last one that didn't need subscription I believe. You don't really miss out on much, most of the update features aren't shit you would likely use anyway?

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[rusty_nail]

You may be interested in Chromebooks? They need to have Internet access as they rely on being online. I don't have any 1st hand experience with them, but you may find them useful.

Unfortunately we live in a Windows world.Used to work in a school, seen a few kids with the Chromebooks. My biggest issue with them is they are usually quite low spec'd and therefore would only expect to get max 2-3 years put of them if you want to stay current with programs etc. They are still an option but I don't really believe Google's os offering is comparable to windows or Mac OS's

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[Avo]

They all just delving deeper deeper into your lives. I'm not on facebook, linkedin, instagram or any other "social" network, but do subscribe to microsoft for their programs, if thats what you call them.

Is there any way for someone like me to stay anonomous online, but connected to regular microsoft programs?

What if I gave up my monthly automatic microsoft subscription and just bought a microsoft cd from officeworks, would that shield me from the continuous online updates and surveillance?

Yes I know that might cost a bomb up front compared to my $18/month or thereabouts, but might that stop me getting heavily bombarded with updates and intruisive programs I don't know how to handle?

All I want is a simple operating system that doesn't track or shadow me or change things or try to sign me up to systems I don't want.

Is that possibls these days?This forum is a Facebook really...people with common interests likening what you say,commenting on what you comment on...forums are just a not so Facebook forum really

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[rusty_nail]

ww.pornhub.com/plasnerd/dancing/church.:-[/url])


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https://tinyurl.com/y63wm39q

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Not sure mate, that looks like another dodgey blue linky thingymebob, too scared to press it :-)


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[10G]

If you don't have a white collar business need for Office then It's very hard to suggest that anyone use anything other than the free offerings from Microsoft and Google.
Both companies offer free online versions of word processor, spreadsheet, presentation apps that are very good.

It's what I'll use when I get out of my current line of work.

[Plasnart]

https://youtu.be/0sBoSc36MjQ

This look like your issue? Should fix it

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Here's the link to Microsoft's instructions on how to uninstall the two components to remove teams.
I just did this on Thursday. It's more persistent than a virus.
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/uninstall-microsoft-teams-3b159754-3c26-4952-abe7-57d27f5f4c81

BTW, I didn't have 'teams machine-wide installer' in my application list to uninstall, so I ran this PowerShell script that removed the files that were installing teams on every reboot.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/scripts/powershell-script-teams-deployment-clean-up

Well I disabled Microsoft Teams per Rusty's link, and then uninstalled the program per Crem's first link and guess what? It popped up again when I fired the PC up today. Went into Programs and Features and there it was sitting there again! Uninstalled it again so who knows, it'll probably be back tomorrow.

[Plasnart]

Only way is to stick with an older version of Office matey, office 2013 being the last one that didn't need subscription I believe. You don't really miss out on much, most of the update features aren't shit you would likely use anyway?

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Just read this article mate and I have some questions: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2026703/office-365-vs-office-2013-should-you-rent-or-own-.html

If I cancelled my subscription and bought Office 2013, would I lose all my emails stored on Outlook and would I still be able to access emails on my phone?

[10G]

Just read this article mate and I have some questions: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2026703/office-365-vs-office-2013-should-you-rent-or-own-.html

If I cancelled my subscription and bought Office 2013, would I lose all my emails stored on Outlook and would I still be able to access emails on my phone?

It depends on which subscription you have. Have you looked at the free web based Word, Excel etc offerings from MS? I'd look at that before you go spending any more money, it may work for you.

The trick is to acquire something new before you cancel your sub. Get everything moved across into your new apps, backed up and then unsub the old stuff.

I just switched from Office 365 Business Premium to Business Essentials and lost nothing.

If you unsub from your current plan, what will you move to? If you don't stay with Exchange Online you'll lose yr email and if you don't keep Outlook any exposrt to PST you do to back up yr email will be unreadable by any other email app.

Your not stuffed, just need to put a plan together.

Do you have 300GB of photos that you cannot live without on Onedrive?

[Cremulator]

You should not lose any emails as they are most likely stored on a central server that your desktop and phone booth access (when you read an email on one of those devices you should see it becomes marked as read when you look on the other device).
The best thing to do is call Microsoft support and ask them about you concerns. If you are paying a subscription, you are paying for support too! ;)

https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/en-au/contactus/office/tech-services/

They will even call you so you don't have to wait on hold.

[Plasnart]

It depends on which subscription you have. Have you looked at the free web based Word, Excel etc offerings from MS? I'd look at that before you go spending any more money, it may work for you.

The trick is to acquire something new before you cancel your sub. Get everything moved across into your new apps, backed up and then unsub the old stuff.

I just switched from Office 365 Business Premium to Business Essentials and lost nothing.

If you unsub from your current plan, what will you move to? If you don't stay with Exchange Online you'll lose yr email and if you don't keep Outlook any exposrt to PST you do to back up yr email will be unreadable by any other email app.

Your not stuffed, just need to put a plan together.

Do you have 300GB of photos that you cannot live without on Onedrive?


You should not lose any emails as they are most likely stored on a central server that your desktop and phone booth access (when you read an email on one of those devices you should see it becomes marked as read when you look on the other device).
The best thing to do is call Microsoft support and ask them about you concerns. If you are paying a subscription, you are paying for support too! ;)

https://partner.support.services.microsoft.com/en-au/contactus/office/tech-services/

They will even call you so you don't have to wait on hold.

Thanks guys. Yes I should give some consideration to a plan.

And I don't have anything on Onedrive except a couple of documents accidentally saved there. Everything is on the hard drive.

[10G]

Have you ever looked at your email online?

Go to portal.office.com and sign in with your O365 details, you may find you can live with the webmail client and not have to buy Office at all?

[Plasnart]

Have you ever looked at your email online?

Go to portal.office.com and sign in with your O365 details, you may find you can live with the webmail client and not have to buy Office at all?

Just had a look and it looks just the same as through the app. Wasn't aware I could do that.

[NissanGQ4.2]

If find this a safe guard & portable option for saving everything should the PC or internal drive crash

Might be a portable option but certainly not a safe guard, they crash like any other hdd unfortunately

[Plasnart]

Well I disabled Microsoft Teams per Rusty's link, and then uninstalled the program per Crem's first link and guess what? It popped up again when I fired the PC up today. Went into Programs and Features and there it was sitting there again! Uninstalled it again so who knows, it'll probably be back tomorrow.

My god it's back.... This is ridiculous.

[10G]

My god it's back.... This is ridiculous.

Wanna take a pic of your screen with yr phone and put it up, it may give us some more clues????

[Plasnart]

Wanna take a pic of your screen with yr phone and put it up, it may give us some more clues????

I just noticed there's a icon on the screen for it (top left of pic). I double clicked that icon and this is the same as the daily pop up when PC is booted.

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[10G]

That may solve the problem for a while? Let's hope for good.

Go to Start / Run and type in shell:startup then hit Enter

That will open up your startup folder. See what's in there, if that Teams crap is there, delete it.

[stevemc181]

Well I disabled Microsoft Teams per Rusty's link, and then uninstalled the program per Crem's first link and guess what? It popped up again when I fired the PC up today. Went into Programs and Features and there it was sitting there again! Uninstalled it again so who knows, it'll probably be back tomorrow.


The easiest way to stop it appearing is to log into Teams when it pops up, using your office credentials and then go to options and uncheck the "auto start application" box.

[Plasnart]

That may solve the problem for a while? Let's hope for good.

Go to Start / Run and type in shell:startup then hit Enter

That will open up your startup folder. See what's in there, if that Teams crap is there, delete it.

All that shows up is a file called desktop.ini

Nothing else??

[Plasnart]

The easiest way to stop it appearing is to log into Teams when it pops up, using your office credentials and then go to options and uncheck the "auto start application" box.

Thanks Steve. I'll give that a go if the problem persists. Not sure I can remember my Office 365 credentials. Should be able to find them somewhere.

[rusty_nail]

Thanks Steve. I'll give that a go if the problem persists. Not sure I can remember my Office 365 credentials. Should be able to find them somewhere.Hey mate, you can do what Steve has mentioned or if you just follow the video I sent you and not uninstall you will be fine. Uninstalling gives Microsoft to reinstall, and reactivate all the services etc. Just follow the vid and do nothing else and your problems should be over

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[stevemc181]

Thanks Steve. I'll give that a go if the problem persists. Not sure I can remember my Office 365 credentials. Should be able to find them somewhere.

It will usually be your email address and password if you're using outlook 365.

[bazzaboy]

Sounds like a feature re-introduced in W10 (PCs used to do this ages ago).

I remembers what yo had open at shut down and automatically launches those programs for you at startup.

Try closing all open windows / programs / apps before you shut down.

Shut down and startup again and see if the windows re-open upon startup. I strongly suspect it's this.

Take a look here:
https://www.howtogeek.com/396884/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-reopening-your-previous-applications-after-restarting-your-pc/

Unfortunately, it still happens. I always ensure everything is closed before shutting down. Also checked that the "re-start application" box was un-ticked. It seems to be happening randomly, about every second or third time I start the PC. ?????? It's becoming very annoying. It's only started happening after the last OS update, but I can't find anyone else reporting it.

[NissanGQ4.2]

So with the new lappy it had 4gb ram installed and I had a spare 2gb ram so installed that

Went into the system properties and is says

Installed Memory ( RAM ) 6GB
(2.70GB Usable )

Whats using up the rest? Im sure it said the same thing when it only had the 4GB installed but not 100% certain????? Whats the go

[rusty_nail]

So with the new lappy it had 4gb ram installed and I had a spare 2gb ram so installed that

Went into the system properties and is says

Installed Memory ( RAM ) 6GB
(2.70GB Usable )

Whats using up the rest? Im sure it said the same thing when it only had the 4GB installed but not 100% certain????? Whats the go

hmmm... 32 bit OS installed? where is your readout of the useable memory coming from>

[stevemc181]

So with the new lappy it had 4gb ram installed and I had a spare 2gb ram so installed that

Went into the system properties and is says

Installed Memory ( RAM ) 6GB
(2.70GB Usable )

Whats using up the rest? Im sure it said the same thing when it only had the 4GB installed but not 100% certain????? Whats the go

Is the extra ram you added compatible? How many ram slots does the computer have, if it's 4 slots have you tried the ram in slots 1 and 3? I usually find its best to stick wih the ram in matched pairs. Yes it can work if they aren't identical but it can also cause issues. Computers shouldn't come with less than 8gb these days, 4gb is barely cutting it. Do you know what the motherboards max ram capacity is? You might be better just upgrading to a single 8gb stick.

[rusty_nail]

Is the extra ram you added compatible? How many ram slots does the computer have, if it's 4 slots have you tried the ram in slots 1 and 3? I usually find its best to stick wih the ram in matched pairs. Yes it can work if they aren't identical but it can also cause issues. Computers shouldn't come with less than 8gb these days, 4gb is barely cutting it. Do you know what the motherboards max ram capacity is? You might be better just upgrading to a single 8gb stick.He's on the the path... Kind of. The ram being compatible is crucial with ddr4 ram but less with DDR3. With DDR3 the ram will just reduce the clock speed of the fastest ram to match the slower ram. It's much more likely this is software or (as you stated) motherboard related.

Also, his laptop is most likely to have only two slots, I'm yet to see a laptop with more than two slots in 10 years of operating them

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[NissanGQ4.2]

hmmm... 32 bit OS installed? where is your readout of the useable memory coming from>


Is the extra ram you added compatible? How many ram slots does the computer have, if it's 4 slots have you tried the ram in slots 1 and 3? I usually find its best to stick wih the ram in matched pairs. Yes it can work if they aren't identical but it can also cause issues. Computers shouldn't come with less than 8gb these days, 4gb is barely cutting it. Do you know what the motherboards max ram capacity is? You might be better just upgrading to a single 8gb stick.

Probable not Steve, I know your meant 2 match the ram pairs but this is a second hand lappy I got for free, no intention of spending money on it that's for sure, probable just give it 2 my daughter 2 do schools assignments on or use it out in the shed for music and the RFS online scanner

rusty_nail, Yeh Nic, 32bit

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[stevemc181]

He's on the the path... Kind of. The ram being compatible is crucial with ddr4 ram but less with DDR3. With DDR3 the ram will just reduce the clock speed of the fastest ram to match the slower ram. It's much more likely this is software or (as you stated) motherboard related.

Also, his laptop is most likely to have only two slots, I'm yet to see a laptop with more than two slots in 10 years of operating them

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I'd assume if its a new laptop it will have DDR4, and while not likely to have 4 slots with only 4gb of ram as standard, there are plenty of high end and gaming laptops with 4 slots. A Dell Precison 7540 is one example, up to 128Gb of ram in 4 x 32gb slots.

[stevemc181]

Snap, I was typing the above prior to seeing your post that is a 2nd hand lappy. The 32 bit operating system will only use a max 4gb, I'd just remove the 2nd stick.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Snap, I was typing the above prior to seeing your post that is a 2nd hand lappy. The 32 bit operating system will only use a max 4gb, I'd just remove the 2nd stick.

Worth putting in another drive win windows 10 on it or pretty much catch 22 for an extra 2gb?

[stevemc181]

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The i5-2410M processor supports a 64gb operating system, so yes if you upgrade to 64 bit windows 10 it will support the additional ram. The best bang for buck upgrade you can do is to upgrade to an SSD, I'm not sure if your motherboard supports it though, I'd need the full model name to check.
Sometimes it's just not worth upgrading older computers.

[NissanGQ4.2]

[QUOTE=NissanGQ4.2;791709]Worth putting in another drive win windows 10 on it or pretty much catch 22 for an extra 2gb?[/QUOT

The i5-2410M processor supports a 64gb operating system, so yes if you upgrade to 64 bit windows 10 it will support the additional ram. The best bang for buck upgrade you can do is to upgrade to an SSD, I'm not sure if your motherboard supports it though, I'd need the full model name to check.
Sometimes it's just not worth upgrading older computers.

Most times its not worth upgrading, I'm pretty sure I have a spare hdd knocking around that has win10 on it but its not ssd, thought I had a spare ssd 2 but can't seem 2 hind it, but I do have some other drives down in the backroom in a box that I have not been through yet, hopefully will have one knocking around

Thanks for you help guys

[bennieclem]

Any good tips for installing a new Windows 10?I tried upgrading from my original Windows 7, but it didn't work.
2 days ago,my friend recommended these to me,they said they would help me,yeah,they did do.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-get-windows-10-for-free/
https://www.androidphonesoft.com/resources/install-windows-10-from-usb-on-new-pc.html

[10G]

Any good tips for installing a new Windows 10?I tried upgrading from my original Windows 7, but it didn't work.

Doing that on a bunch of old W7 PCs ATM, currently on a PC that failed an inplace upgrade. This is what I've done so far:

Uninstalled all old programs that are no longer needed
Deleted old userprofiles
Ran Windows Disk Cleanup and removed all the crap it saw
Removed all USB devs except kbd and mouse
Upgraded BIOS
Upgraded Video driver
Upgraded various other drivers

Over the years I've found if you upgrade video drivers and/or BIOS upgrades usually go ahead, provided that the PC is physically capable of being upgraded.

Did you get an error code / message??

[Tip12345]

Hi I want to download the GU manual from the forum . but cant get it to work I get a download but... its all over the place .
I would like to down load the manual and have it printed . its an old computer so I might not have the correct program !! .
I have tried a few times and do not so well . I might try to download it onto my phone . I need some guidance please .
My ute is a GU TDI . 2005 so nothing special . any help would be good

[mudski]

You will need a PDF viewer program. If you have this it should work.

[Cremulator]

You should only require Adobe acrobat reader to view both the download link and the manual and the built in functionality in windows or OSX to uncompress the zip archive of the manual.

[rusty_nail]

Not computer related but a tech issue. I have a Samsung dvd player with surround sound system. Was a brilliant system but some time ago the player stopped reading dvds. I went out and bought a kmart special $25 dvd player but the surround sound system cant connect to it. So, my question is I have seen "cleaning" cds/dvds on ebay. Are these of any use or benefit? How do they work on a lazer reader? Any suggestions?Nah mate, you'll be wasting your time imo. Out of curiosity does the broken DVD player have any audio inputs? If so, you could just run the sound from the cheapie into the surround sound and be done with it.

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[Maxhead]

Not computer related but a tech issue. I have a Samsung dvd player with surround sound system. Was a brilliant system but some time ago the player stopped reading dvds. I went out and bought a kmart special $25 dvd player but the surround sound system cant connect to it. So, my question is I have seen "cleaning" cds/dvds on ebay. Are these of any use or benefit? How do they work on a lazer reader? Any suggestions?

Plassy mate, don’t worry about the DVD, get back in the truck and go hard [emoji123]


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[Plasnart]

Nah mate, you'll be wasting your time imo. Out of curiosity does the broken DVD player have any audio inputs? If so, you could just run the sound from the cheapie into the surround sound and be done with it.

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Thanks Nicco I'll check that out.

[Plasnart]

Plassy mate, don’t worry about the DVD, get back in the truck and go hard [emoji123]


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You're a freaking genius Krisso, problem solved! Haha

[Vickie D. Clark]

How to do a clean Windows 10 installation?

[10G]

How to do a clean Windows 10 installation?

Um, just curious, why would you join an automotive forum and your first post is how to do a clean W10 install?

[0-TJ-0]

Um, just curious, why would you join an automotive forum and your first post is how to do a clean W10 install?

Because she does what she wants.

I suspect spam.. But I'm not sure for what purpose.

[Vickie D. Clark]

Can't i ask problem about computer here? I am going to switch to Windows 10,or install it on my computer.
https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Windows-10
https://www.androidphonesoft.com/resources/install-windows-10-from-usb-on-new-pc.html
I got these to install Windows 10 on computer.

[rusty_nail]

Can't i ask problem about computer here? I am going to switch to Windows 10,or install it on my computer.

sure you can! i would reccomend cleaning your MAF then disconnecting the battery for 23.34 hours. that should make it much easier. you should get better performance doing it this way too!

[0-TJ-0]

Can't i ask problem about computer here? I am going to switch to Windows 10,or install it on my computer.

I think the main problem is you're using W10. You'd be better off with a 15w-40

[10G]

I think the main problem is you're using W10. You'd be better off with a 15w-40

Hahaha.


But seriously, suspecting you're upgrading from W7, download the Windows 10 media creation tool (google it). Select the option to do a clean install/remove all files and programs.

Then fit a dawes and needle valve, you won't look back.

[Vickie D. Clark]

Thank you guys.I did a clean Windows 10 install,i know that the Windows Media Creation Tool does a good job, but I did n’t use it. I chose a simpler way to directly install Windows 10 according to my ability.

[10G]

Congratulations.

[rusty_nail]

Thank you guys.I did a clean Windows 10 install,i know that the Windows Media Creation Tool does a good job, but I did n’t use it. I chose a simpler way to directly install Windows 10 according to my ability.

well done!!! congrats!!! how did you do it? was it with some special tool you need to install on your PC?

[jay see]

Check out the OPPO range mate. Mrs and I have been using them for a while now. Cheap good phone and runs Android.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

First world problem advanced warning.

Recently bought a new phone. Im not a brand whore or latest tech guru. Just something that does the basics well does me. Anyway I had an LG phone that cost about $250 maybe 3 years ago and it was a ripper. Great camera (important for work), easy to use and good speed (CPU?). Phone gets flogged (use it for work photos constantly, gets dropped here and there, constantly using work apps). Gets sweated on, rained on etc. It took everything I gave it. Anyway a little while ago the ear speaker died so had to have it on loud speaker to use it so I bought another phone. This time a Nokia. Bloody thing is slow as piss, terrible camera and is constantluy, and I mean constantly, updating background apps. Did a system update and next day wants to do another system update. Tonight tried taking a picture (just a general at-home picture) and I dont know if it didn't like the light, but wouldn't take a pic. I threw it but sense prevailed and it bounced harmlessly off the couch. Anyway, can someone tell me if there's a good phone out there that doesn't cost what gen now kids spend on phones. Unlocked. Reliable and not a freaking pain in the absolute arse.

Hi Mate, did you keep the old phone with the broken ear speaker???

[pollenface]

I bought an unlocked 2nd hand Galaxy S5 from cash converters for $180 in as new condition.

I like the S5 because it's waterproof and has a replaceable battery. The batteries do wear out after a year or so. A common complaint from high end phone consumers is that after a couple of years it's no longer holding charge .... so they need to upgrade to another $1500 phone

You can actually get rebuild kits from ebay for around $50 with a replacement battery and the special tools required to dismantle the phone, often it involves heating the phone up gently to unstick the glue which holds it together and then prying it apart with thin pick tools. It can be done, if you're determined. My mother has replaced the battery in her iphone 3 times.

[Plasnart]

Hi Mate, did you keep the old phone with the broken ear speaker???

Yes mate. Still have it. Would get it fixed if it could be.

[Plasnart]

I bought an unlocked 2nd hand Galaxy S5 from cash converters for $180 in as new condition.

I like the S5 because it's waterproof and has a replaceable battery. The batteries do wear out after a year or so. A common complaint from high end phone consumers is that after a couple of years it's no longer holding charge .... so they need to upgrade to another $1500 phone

You can actually get rebuild kits from ebay for around $50 with a replacement battery and the special tools required to dismantle the phone, often it involves heating the phone up gently to unstick the glue which holds it together and then prying it apart with thin pick tools. It can be done, if you're determined. My mother has replaced the battery in her iphone 3 times.

Thanks mate. Yeah I tend to buy phones that you can replace batteries too. Dont like being sucked in to sealed units where you either have to become a phone mechanic as you said, or just replace after a year or two.

[rusty_nail]

Thanks mate. Yeah I tend to buy phones that you can replace batteries too. Dont like being sucked in to sealed units where you either have to become a phone mechanic as you said, or just replace after a year or two.Which Nokia did you buy it if curiosity?

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[Plasnart]

Which Nokia did you buy it if curiosity?

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Nokia 2.2 mate. Makes a reasonable paperweight.

[rusty_nail]

Nokia 2.2 mate. Makes a reasonable paperweight.For sure mate, that's very lowbrow. If buying a Nokia I would have said the 5.1 would the the lowest I would go, I had seen them at aldi for $200 a while back. So are you looking for another phone? Or just trying to fix your paper weight? Sorry if you've said so, I've just briefly read about your issues.

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[Plasnart]

For sure mate, that's very lowbrow. If buying a Nokia I would have said the 5.1 would the the lowest I would go, I had seen them at aldi for $200 a while back. So are you looking for another phone? Or just trying to fix your paper weight? Sorry if you've said so, I've just briefly read about your issues.

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Ideally I'd like to have the speaker in the LG replaced. Have read online that software glitch has caused this problem also, so will try a system reset first.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Yes mate. Still have it. Would get it fixed if it could be.

Why can't you get it fixed?

[Plasnart]

Why can't you get it fixed?

To be honest I didn't want to spend approx $80 to get it done (verbal quote from a phone repairer) but seeing how bad my choice of replacement was I'm now seriously considering it. Phone repairer said minimum $80 if spare parts were available.

[FelixMills]

What are the minimum requirements for a computer to play online games normally?

[Winnie]

Has anybody ever had luck in retrieving files from a corrupt SD card? The Micro SD card from my phone shat itself and the phone won't recognise it. I connected it directly to my computer and it shows that the drive is there but with no files. I've tried a couple of file retrieval programs and they both recognised it as a "lost partition" but neither of them could find my files after doing a long scan.
I stupidly did not have them backed up and it looks like I am going to lose 10 years worth of photos!

EDIT: I'm fairly sure the files are still there, these programs recognised that there was approx 30Gb of data written on the card.

[Maxhead]

Has anybody ever had luck in retrieving files from a corrupt SD card? The Micro SD card from my phone shat itself and the phone won't recognise it. I connected it directly to my computer and it shows that the drive is there but with no files. I've tried a couple of file retrieval programs and they both recognised it as a "lost partition" but neither of them could find my files after doing a long scan.
I stupidly did not have them backed up and it looks like I am going to lose 10 years worth of photos!

EDIT: I'm fairly sure the files are still there, these programs recognised that there was approx 30Gb of data written on the card.

I found the free retrieval programs don’t work well. Once I had to pay to get my external HDD retrieved and got 99.4%of my data back for 100 bucks.
Now everything in on google cloud storage mate. Cheap as chips[emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Has anybody ever had luck in retrieving files from a corrupt SD card? The Micro SD card from my phone shat itself and the phone won't recognise it. I connected it directly to my computer and it shows that the drive is there but with no files. I've tried a couple of file retrieval programs and they both recognised it as a "lost partition" but neither of them could find my files after doing a long scan.
I stupidly did not have them backed up and it looks like I am going to lose 10 years worth of photos!

EDIT: I'm fairly sure the files are still there, these programs recognised that there was approx 30Gb of data written on the card.

sent you a PM mate

[Winnie]

sent you a PM mate

Thanks Nic, I was able to install that program in the end but it did not help unfortunately. :(

[Winnie]

I found the free retrieval programs don’t work well. Once I had to pay to get my external HDD retrieved and got 99.4%of my data back for 100 bucks.
Now everything in on google cloud storage mate. Cheap as chips[emoji106]


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[mudski]

Bought this yesterday to replace the annoying secondary wifi modem. What a god send! Sitting right next to the unit my speeds are so much faster than the original wifi router we had. No more dead spots anywhere in the house, and outside to for the fact.
https://www.centrecom.com.au/tp-link-deco-x20-ax1800-whole-home-mesh-wi-fi-system

[Maxhead]

Just been to a PC repair shop and unfortunately the pictures are gone forever.

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That sux man, nothing worse than losing years worth of photos


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[Winnie]

I've just managed to find all my photos up until March 2018 stored on the Samsung cloud, but the last 2 years are missing. At least we will have all Isla's kiddie photos but will be missing all Billie's and a few good holidays.
Anyway I've learned a very valuable lesson and have bought an external HDD to keep everything backed up.

[rusty_nail]

I've just managed to find all my photos up until March 2018 stored on the Samsung cloud, but the last 2 years are missing. At least we will have all Isla's kiddie photos but will be missing all Billie's and a few good holidays.
Anyway I've learned a very valuable lesson and have bought an external HDD to keep everything backed up.

You need to setup Google photos mate free cloud storage. All your photos backed up, never too be lost again

Happy to help you if you don't know how this weekend?

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[Winnie]

You need to setup Google photos mate free cloud storage. All your photos backed up, never too be lost again

Happy to help you if you don't know how this weekend?

Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkThanks mate ill get that sorted out for sure!

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[Rossco]

Yeah google photos 4 sure. I've got all the phone ones on there but should get round to uploading all other ones too, are backed up to external tho. Pretty awesome to search with too. .

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[Winnie]

Just found I have had google photos on my phone just never had it turned on. Dammit!!!

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[Rossco]

Yeah just need to turn on sync damit. Can see all pics on any device then too lol. Google lens is very handy too for a lot of things. .

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[pollenface]

Should one get an AMD TRX40 based platform or an Intel LGA2066? I Can't decide....

I mainly want to check emails and do a bit of forum stuff.

[rusty_nail]

Should one get an AMD TRX40 based platform or an Intel LGA2066? I Can't decide....

I mainly want to check emails and do a bit of forum stuff.What's your budget mate? How long do you want it to last for?
Amd is better value for money, and in generally find on par with Intel, Intel give marginally better performance for a significant price increase.

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[MB]

Nuffy Older B’s may need a bit of techy advice please if anyone has some ideas to help get Telstra’s arse into gear top folks!

16 & 10 YO Littlens are trying their best to remotely home school here on the locality borders of Stage 3/4 Victorian lockdown.

Our girls struggle to Webex login to their high/primary school groups at the same times and it’s really starting to affect their focus.

Telstra’s response:

“I'm afraid ADSL does not really offer much speed. It's only upto 25mbps. I'm afraid I never heard anything about Telstra reducing the speed. We provide the max speed as much as possible on the area for adsl. Speedboost does not work on adsl too. As much as we would like to provide a better technology there, NBn is now government mandated however, there's no timeframe on your area yet on when it's going to be available. You may also try to apply directly to NBN . “

The reply did go on further with suggestions of ‘mobile broadband’ although here is a quick ‘speed test’ off my phone here at its 3G peak:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/08/67.jpg

Here is a snippet of the ADSL speed test at its peak:

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200813/9713a269b22078fc6bdc67ee487961a8.jpg


I understand that our Networks (if that’s what it’s called) are coping a flogging these days but if I climb to the top of our hill I can see Melbourne’s Eureka Towers lights off in the distance!

Is there Satellite options available these days for remote outback schooling Australian’s ?



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[jack]

Nuffy Older B’s may need a bit of techy advice please if anyone has some ideas to help get Telstra’s arse into gear top folks!

16 & 10 YO Littlens are trying their best to remotely home school here on the locality borders of Stage 3/4 Victorian lockdown.

Our girls struggle to Webex login to their high/primary school groups at the same times and it’s really starting to affect their focus.

Telstra’s response:

“I'm afraid ADSL does not really offer much speed. It's only upto 25mbps. I'm afraid I never heard anything about Telstra reducing the speed. We provide the max speed as much as possible on the area for adsl. Speedboost does not work on adsl too. As much as we would like to provide a better technology there, NBn is now government mandated however, there's no timeframe on your area yet on when it's going to be available. You may also try to apply directly to NBN . “

The reply did go on further with suggestions of ‘mobile broadband’ although here is a quick ‘speed test’ off my phone here at its peak:

I understand that our Networks (if that’s what it’s called) are coping a flogging these days but if I climb to the top of our hill I can see Melbourne’s Eureka Towers lights off in the distance!

Is there Satellite options available these days for remote outback schooling Australian’s ?



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Hi Mark,

Check out this mob, I know a couple of people with it and they are happy.

https://www.activ8me.net.au/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7LfN1e-X6wIVE7eWCh0E2ADdEAAYASAAEgJphfD_BwE

Cheers

[MB]

Thank You Jack Mate, Appreciated!
We’ll give them a buzz first thing tomorrow, right after discussions/arguments with Telstra of free early cancellation for non-performance!!
Wish us luck [emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Thank You Jack Mate, Appreciated!
We’ll give them a buzz first thing tomorrow, right after discussions/arguments with Telstra of free early cancellation for non-performance!!
Wish us luck [emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHave you checked if you can get fixed wireless at yours mate?

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[MB]

Can’t say we have mate, what is fixed wireless, sounds promising and whom to speak with Appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]


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[mudski]

Can’t say we have mate, what is fixed wireless, sounds promising and whom to speak with Appreciated [emoji106][emoji106]


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Pretty sure its like mobile wireless interwebs from your mobile phone, but its a permanent thing from your home using a dish/ reciever thingo picking up a signal from a tower. Sorry not sure on the tecchy words there.

[mudski]

Ask matfew MB about his wireless. From memory he's getting amazing speeds.

[Plasnart]

Whoa what's fixed wireless? Would like to know more.

I've recently gone from horrendous internet connection to the you beaut NBN and farking no difference! And I'm in suburbia!

It's terrible and still have no internet connection from time to time.

Edit: To be clear, sometimes my "landline" has no internet connection even with NBN connection, but I can get internet on my phone living here in the burbs. It's pathetic let alone being out of town a bit crikey.

[MB]

All sorted, a heavy haulage UHF mate passing through Parkes has got us family solved [emoji106][emoji106]
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/08/98.jpg


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[10G]

Nuffy Older B’s may need a bit of techy advice please if anyone has some ideas to help get Telstra’s arse into gear top folks!

16 & 10 YO Littlens are trying their best to remotely home school here on the locality borders of Stage 3/4 Victorian lockdown.

Our girls struggle to Webex login to their high/primary school groups at the same times and it’s really starting to affect their focus.

Telstra’s response:

“I'm afraid ADSL does not really offer much speed. It's only upto 25mbps. I'm afraid I never heard anything about Telstra reducing the speed. We provide the max speed as much as possible on the area for adsl. Speedboost does not work on adsl too. As much as we would like to provide a better technology there, NBn is now government mandated however, there's no timeframe on your area yet on when it's going to be available. You may also try to apply directly to NBN . “

The reply did go on further with suggestions of ‘mobile broadband’ although here is a quick ‘speed test’ off my phone here at its 3G peak:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/08/67.jpg

Here is a snippet of the ADSL speed test at its peak:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/08/99.jpg


I understand that our Networks (if that’s what it’s called) are coping a flogging these days but if I climb to the top of our hill I can see Melbourne’s Eureka Towers lights off in the distance!

Is there Satellite options available these days for remote outback schooling Australian’s ?



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Hey MB. The education department are offering all students, either a device to use to work on, eg an iPad, or a device to connect to the internet, eg: SIM card, or a device that can be setup as a hotspot, or both, eg: an iPad with a SIM card.

Your phone's internet connection photo didn't look promising, but you should approach the school and see if they can supply you with something. I'd tell them you don't have a working internet connection & need something for your kids, they should provide you with something.

NBN fixed wireless can be good. We have it and it's pretty good, but we live in a rural area so our NBN tower doesn't get alot of traffic.

Think of fixed wireless as you do with how your phone internet works, it's fundamentally the same idea, an antenna on your roof talks to an NBN tower, just like your phone talks to a 4G tower.

I'm involved with the Dept of Ed stuff so if you need some help or info, PM me and I'll do what I can to help.

[MudRunnerTD]

Gents, Anyone a Gamer? my young fella is a Gamer and turning 15 in a few weeks and his computer just died. What should i get? I know nothing. the only way i could shop here is Price alone..... is a $1500 that much worse than a $3000 unit? really? He has a good keyboard, mouse, headphones and screen. Just tower..

Annnnnnd....GO!

[mudski]

Gents, Anyone a Gamer? my young fella is a Gamer and turning 15 in a few weeks and his computer just died. What should i get? I know nothing. the only way i could shop here is Price alone..... is a $1500 that much worse than a $3000 unit? really? He has a good keyboard, mouse, headphones and screen. Just tower..

Annnnnnd....GO!

What sort of games mate? What size and type of screen? You can spend $1500 alone just for a graphics card if you want too? Hodge time to shine bro!

[Maxhead]

Gents, Anyone a Gamer? my young fella is a Gamer and turning 15 in a few weeks and his computer just died. What should i get? I know nothing. the only way i could shop here is Price alone..... is a $1500 that much worse than a $3000 unit? really? He has a good keyboard, mouse, headphones and screen. Just tower..

Annnnnnd....GO!

Give that fwit Nic rusty_nail a call mate.
He helped me out before and for some reason he knows his shit[emoji23]


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[MudRunnerTD]

What sort of games mate? What size and type of screen? You can spend $1500 alone just for a graphics card if you want too? Hodge time to shine bro!

he is beyond fortnight but plenty of shoot to kill games and driving games. I should know this but i dont.

[MudRunnerTD]

I just ordered him a Gan365i Speed Cube from the USA. The little shit is Sub 30seconds on a Rubic Cube.....

https://speedcubeshop.com/products/gan-356-i-bluetooth-3x3?variant=29487908847729

[10G]

Never been a gamer. Give these guys a call, they've been doing/selling stuff for years:

https://www.pccasegear.com/category/1411_1917/pccg-gaming-pcs/ready-to-ship-systems

[Maxhead]

Never been a gamer. Give these guys a call, they've been doing/selling stuff for years:

https://www.pccasegear.com/category/1411_1917/pccg-gaming-pcs/ready-to-ship-systems

Yep, they’re the mob


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[mudski]

he is beyond fortnight but plenty of shoot to kill games and driving games. I should know this but i dont.

Yeah screen size, type and what resolution is important too.

[MudRunnerTD]

Give that fwit Nic rusty_nail a call mate.
He helped me out before and for some reason he knows his shit[emoji23]


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He is all over it. Thanks Nicco. Looks like we are sorted and my 14yo might have a little stiffy . We will build a beast that will see him game for 5 years at least.

[rusty_nail]

He is all over it. Thanks Nicco. Looks like we are sorted and my 14yo might have a little stiffy . We will build a beast that will see him game for 5 years at least.At least mate.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

He is all over it. Thanks Nicco. Looks like we are sorted and my 14yo might have a little stiffy . We will build a beast that will see him game for 5 years at least.

1 year at least if your lucky. PC gaming 2 me is so over rated

[Plasnart]

1 year at least if your lucky. PC gaming 2 me is so over rated

What's wrong with solitaire? :D

[NissanGQ4.2]

To be honest I didn't want to spend approx $80 to get it done (verbal quote from a phone repairer) but seeing how bad my choice of replacement was I'm now seriously considering it. Phone repairer said minimum $80 if spare parts were available.

Nothing but the sexual one was way better

[Plasnart]

The left-click function on my mouse is not working properly. Sometimes I need to left-click 3-4 times for the click to register. When I left-click and hold to highlight words, the highlight goes all over the place, and not along the line of text I'm trying to highlight.

I've tried to update the mouse driver but the system says the best driver is already installed.

Any advice? This is really annoying and I've been putting up with it for about a year!

[MudRunnerTD]

The left-click function on my mouse is not working properly. Sometimes I need to left-click 3-4 times for the click to register. When I left-click and hold to highlight words, the highlight goes all over the place, and not along the line of text I'm trying to highlight.

I've tried to update the mouse driver but the system says the best driver is already installed.

Any advice? This is really annoying and I've been putting up with it for about a year!

Yep...100% too much time Swiping Left on Tinder for sure Plassy

[Plasnart]

Yep...100% too much time Swiping Left on Tinder for sure Plassy

Haha yep sure. Anyway this things on drugs. A few weeks ago it was working ok then... nek minnit....I'd move it left and the arrow went right. Moved it right and arrow went left!! Weird!

PS is swiping left for the hotties or the baddies??

[10G]

When Daz wrote plassy after mentioning Tinder, I thought he typed something else at first.

I'm guessing you've tried a different mouse?

What surface is the mouse on? Any type of surface that can reflect can freak them out, Try it on a newspaper or something.

[rusty_nail]

Haha yep sure. Anyway this things on drugs. A few weeks ago it was working ok then... nek minnit....I'd move it left and the arrow went right. Moved it right and arrow went left!! Weird!

PS is swiping left for the hotties or the baddies??As suggested have you tried a different mouse? You shouldn't need to update any drivers mouse drivers are mostly standard unless you have a fancy gaming mouse which I doubt. How did you update them? Are you using some sort of driver update helper program? They generally contain malware or spyware which could be the root of your problem. Let me know

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[Maxhead]

Buy a new mouse you tight arse[emoji23]


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[Plasnart]

When Daz wrote plassy after mentioning Tinder, I thought he typed something else at first.

I'm guessing you've tried a different mouse?

What surface is the mouse on? Any type of surface that can reflect can freak them out, Try it on a newspaper or something.

It's a laser mouse just on a wooden desk. It's the click button not registering that's the most annoying. I might try a different mouse.

[Plasnart]

As suggested have you tried a different mouse? You shouldn't need to update any drivers mouse drivers are mostly standard unless you have a fancy gaming mouse which I doubt. How did you update them? Are you using some sort of driver update helper program? They generally contain malware or spyware which could be the root of your problem. Let me know

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I went into Device manager, selected the mouse, right click, selected Update Driver Software. But there was no update it could recommend.

Guess what, I've got another mouse in the house. How 'bout I give that a crack?? Derrr...

[Plasnart]

Buy a new mouse you tight arse[emoji23]


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No! I'll try to repair it. This throwaway culture has to stop! :D

81867

[Plasnart]

When Daz wrote plassy after mentioning Tinder, I thought he typed something else at first.

I'm guessing you've tried a different mouse?

What surface is the mouse on? Any type of surface that can reflect can freak them out, Try it on a newspaper or something.


As suggested have you tried a different mouse? You shouldn't need to update any drivers mouse drivers are mostly standard unless you have a fancy gaming mouse which I doubt. How did you update them? Are you using some sort of driver update helper program? They generally contain malware or spyware which could be the root of your problem. Let me know

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Holy smokes this new mouse is awesome! Thanks fellas!

I actually had 2 meeces in the cupboard. Amazing what you pick up over time and forget about! haha

[Maxhead]

No! I'll try to repair it. This throwaway culture has to stop! :D

81867

I bet you still use a serial port mouse with a ps/2 converter to a USB converter...yeah? Thought so[emoji12]


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[rusty_nail]

Sometimes cleaning the ball underneath works well too haha

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[Plasnart]

Sometimes cleaning the ball underneath works well too haha

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Haha I'm not that behind the times ya cheeky bugger!! Yeah used to pop my ball out at work and give it a good clean about 20 years ago. Nobody said anything, we all did it!!

[Plasnart]

I bet you still use a serial port mouse with a ps/2 converter to a USB converter...yeah? Thought so[emoji12]


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I don't even know what that means haha!! It's a USB plug on the end. Smart@rse :D

[MB]

A general computer/phone question although ‘is’ Forum related :-)
Is anyone else using ‘Tapatalk’ on an iPhony or Androidy finding that after a week of absence our “What’s New” area only dates back some 23 odd threads?
Have missed this positive place reading and sick of being brainwashed by FM radio/papers daily etc...
Doom & Gloom Sell Sell Spinners :-(


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[rusty_nail]

A general computer/phone question although ‘is’ Forum related :-)
Is anyone else using ‘Tapatalk’ on an iPhony or Androidy finding that after a week of absence our “What’s New” area only dates back some 23 odd threads?
Have missed this positive place reading and sick of being brainwashed by FM radio/papers daily etc...
Doom & Gloom Sell Sell Spinners :-(


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYeah mate that's as far back as mine goes. I guess tapa has changed how many threads it will show

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2020/10/10.jpg

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[Cuppa]

I've tried Tapa, but don't really like it, so on my phone I still use the 'full site' option. A bit cumbersome at times, but I know my way around it. My phone is not a big one (iPhone XS) & I manage. Hardest is editing posts, so if I do one of my 'long' posts, I still grab the laptop.

[Buddha]

Are there any friends here who use Windows 10? Will your Windows 10 ask you to change your login password (probably every 2-3 months)? I messed up twice. The new password was confused with the old password, and the computer refused to leave the login screen.

[rusty_nail]

Are there any friends here who use Windows 10? Will your Windows 10 ask you to change your login password (probably every 2-3 months)? I messed up twice. The new password was confused with the old password, and the computer refused to leave the login screen.That depends on the policies set on your version of w10 mate, it is an option to force password change every set period. Are you saying you can't remember your password now?

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[mudnut]

Greetings, oh Wise Ones. I installed software for my Sigma lens yesterday, and the forum has frozen twice today.

For a very long time, the computer also has a nasty habit of making the screen go black for a few seconds, especially if I open a new page. If I move the cursor it comes back, but sometimes goes black within seconds, until I move the cursor again.

[Plasnart]

Can anybody recommend a good phone that doesn't cost an arm and leg? I need a good rear camera (front selfie camera specs not important), a sub-6" screen, replaceable battery, unlocked and good android functionality. Until recently I had an LG but I wore it out literally over about 4 years constant use. Great phone. I then bought a Nokia piece of crap I ditched after 2 weeks, and now an LG Q7 piece of absolute operating system crappola. Getting very frustrated. Surely there's something decent out there that doesn't cost a fortune?

[rusty_nail]

Buy a second hand Samsung mate. S9 or S10, you can't go wrong

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[rusty_nail]

Something like this would suit you well, if the lens isn't cracked it's a bargain.

Gumtree: Samsung Galaxy S9 SM-G960 - 64GB cracked glass with case


Please view this ad:

Samsung Galaxy S9 SM-G960 - 64GB cracked glass with case,
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forest-hill/android-phones/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960-64gb-cracked-glass-with-case/1267482462?utm_source=com.samsung.android.messagin g&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=android_VIP_sticky

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[jack]

Plasnart Wife just got a Samsung Galaxy A11, I'm very impressed with it and way better than my more expensive phone.
$229 at Australia Post, you can also get a cheap shockproof case for $10 on eBay (and they actually work).

[Plasnart]

Plasnart Wife just got a Samsung Galaxy A11, I'm very impressed with it and way better than my more expensive phone.
$229 at Australia Post, you can also get a cheap shockproof case for $10 on eBay (and they actually work).

Thanks Jack. Ideally I'd like the screen to be less than 6" but I might check it out. Cheers.

[rusty_nail]

Thanks Jack. Ideally I'd like the screen to be less than 6" but I might check it out. Cheers.My suggestions not good enough for ya bud? [emoji23][emoji23]

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[Plasnart]

My suggestions not good enough for ya bud? [emoji23][emoji23]

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Didnt see them was on the go today mate. Yeah nah I'll buy new, don't really want to be dealing with private second hand deals. Thanks anyway mate, appreciate your advice.

[bazzaboy]

Guys, I have a PC running the last version on WIN10. It also has a 2007 version of Word / Office on it. I'm considering up-dating to Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 version, which contains the current version of Word. Problem? I'm told that the current version of Word cannot read docs from Word 7. Is this true, and if so, is there a "work around"?

[jack]

Guys, I have a PC running the last version on WIN10. It also has a 2007 version of Word / Office on it. I'm considering up-dating to Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 version, which contains the current version of Word. Problem? I'm told that the current version of Word cannot read docs from Word 7. Is this true, and if so, is there a "work around"?

Here you go, shouldn’t be any issues.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/deployoffice/compat/manage-compatibility-mode-for-office#how-office-uses-compatibility-mode

[MB]

If anybody needs any technological help ordering breakfast, lunch or dinner delivered off their computers and or smartphones, please don’t be shy to ask me for help here, anytime [emoji106][emoji106]
Just found this brand new Appy thing U.B.E.R.E.A.T.S that’s apparently delivering me Authentic Lebanese Tucker straight to my door for a first time [emoji376]
I had to drive an extra 150km further away from my Melbourne outerskirts hills home door location for it to start working but the moving pictures received look promising [emoji1696][emoji1696]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/110.jpg


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[MB]

Puter expert level 10 now…..be sure to not miss selecting ‘Free Cutlery’ in the checkout isle [emoji486][emoji106][emoji106]

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/111.jpg


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[rusty_nail]

Please help MB how do I puter again?

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[Hodge]

lmao... Never short of a full laugh you are Mr. MB!! :smileyvault-cute-bi
I see the new found puter experience level up was also topped of with some Turkish delights.

Post storm carnage repair work in Yering/Coldstream prompted a hungry call for UBEREATS direct Pizzas from the Glen.
Hungry we remained as the tucker never arrived.
Rumour is the poor bloke is still seeking our co-ordinates out in the cold (still dark) hills somewhere...

[MB]

Sorry to hear that Hodgey Mate, wish had of known to advise you Lineworker Legends otherwise [emoji120][emoji123]
It’s cheaper I reckon to drive an 8.3L Cummins way down the line to Lilydale specifically for Pizza than us getting ripped locally [emoji23]


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[MB]

Please help MB how do I puter again?

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It’s a .com…..puter thing Nico Mate, I’d hate to embarrass your good self trying to explain the nitty gritty of it all [emoji15] [emoji23]


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[rusty_nail]

It’s a .com…..puter thing Nico Mate, I’d hate to embarrass your good self trying to explain the nitty gritty of it all [emoji15] [emoji23]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNot my generation I guess. You can teach me your ways one day please

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[MB]

Anytime Brother, what’s your FAX number……I will send you an invite super fast soon [emoji404][emoji106][emoji106]


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[rusty_nail]

Anytime Brother, what’s your FAX number……I will send you an invite super fast soon [emoji404][emoji106][emoji106]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSorry mate I'm still operating on dot matrix not sure I have heard of your fax thingy me Bobby before? Parhaps you can send me some info on a 5.25" floppy disc?

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[MB]

5.25” floppy disc = Simple [emoji736]

Start off with a 9” thin cutting disc, wear it down to exactly to 5.25” diameter then use it as a heavy handed grinding disc by way of floppy flexing it until it explodes [emoji107][emoji107]


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[rusty_nail]

5.25” floppy disc = Simple [emoji736]

Start off with a 9” thin cutting disc, wear it down to exactly to 5.25” diameter then use it as a heavy handed grinding disc by way of floppy flexing it until it explodes [emoji107][emoji107]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou win,I got nothing back to that one haha

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[jay see]

5.25” floppy disc = Simple [emoji736]

Start off with a 9” thin cutting disc, wear it down to exactly to 5.25” diameter then use it as a heavy handed grinding disc by way of floppy flexing it until it explodes [emoji107][emoji107]


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[Rossco]

Bwaha classic [emoji1787]http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2021/06/125.jpg

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[Plasnart]

Question: Can an apple iphone be plugged into a PC to transfer photos?
Reason: I've been a satisfied android user until the last few years when I stupidly thought I could get adequate service from a cheap (low $200s) phone. Nope, so bought another. Nope again so bought another. Now I've got 3 sh1t phones when I could have bought a decent one! I used to have a work-issued iphone and it gave me no problems so now thinking of crossing back to the dark side. Iphone SE is $679 with specs that will do me fine, I think.

Hence my question. Can I transfer pics from the iphone to a PC easily? Just plug and play or is it a bit more of a hassle?

[Maxhead]

What? People still use PC’s?
Well, I’ll be[emoji23]


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[Plasnart]

What? People still use PC’s?
Well, I’ll be[emoji23]


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Old Skool mate. I don't cloud or anything up there either. :D

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Question: Can an apple iphone be plugged into a PC to transfer photos? …………………Just plug and play or is it a bit more of a hassle?

FULL Tech Answer: Yes Plassy Mate, iTuneys required though on top of your desk which in its self can cause issues.
SMALL Outback Tip: Sucks when off grid and trying to access your devices already downloaded track maps and icrapple decides it’s time to connect to iTuneys for an update before seeing what you already own, guessing the same for music/photos too?
TIP: Always carry backup Paper Maps [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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[Plasnart]

FULL Tech Answer: Yes Plassy Mate, iTuneys required though on top of your desk which in its self can cause issues.
SMALL Outback Tip: Sucks when off grid and trying to access your devices already downloaded track maps and icrapple decides it’s time to connect to iTuneys for an update before seeing what you already own, guessing the same for music/photos too?
TIP: Always carry backup Paper Maps [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]


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If I have to deal with itunes its a deal breaker. Has to be plug and play direct between devices. I don't do elec maps only paper ones (Old Skool mate haha!). Only asking about photo transfer which is important to me.

[Hodge]

Surely nowdays there is a protocol to just plug the phone in and access a photo folder directly from the explorer ??
Or is crapple still shoving their iTunes down people's throats ??
Sorry Plasy . No direct answer here. Have been Apple free for decades so dont know how far backwards they've catapulted.

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[Cuppa]

Itunes no longer exists on Macs.

Transferring photos to a PC from an iphone should be as easy as running a usb cable to the PC from the iphone & having the PC treat the iphone as USB stick.

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[Plasnart]

Thanks Cuppa great advice mate. That's exactly what I was hoping for.

[Brissieboy]

There is also a free windows programme 'EaseUS MobiMover' which allows two-way transfer of various files between PC and iphone as well as backup management - all without itunes.

[jff45]

Just use iCloud for Windows and your photos will be on the PC anyway.

[DX grunt]

Happy belated 10th birthday to this thread on 01/12. Wow, how time flies!

Hope lots and lots of people have been helped or influenced by this thread.

[Plasnart]

Happy belated 10th birthday to this thread on 01/12. Wow, how time flies!

Hope lots and lots of people have been helped or influenced by this thread.

Who would have thought all those years ago you'd become an internet influencer Rossco haha! Nice one.

[Plasnart]

Why the hell are all the ads on my Youtube now written and spoken in Croation/Serbian?? What's going on tonight?

I'm basically living in a motel these days for work and using their wifi. Think I seriously need to learn about VPNs.

Was doing some internet banking earlier too. Sheesh...

[Plasnart]

For some reason my "favourite" link changed from Youtube to Youtube(cz). Weird shit going on here. Have changed it back to normal and no more annoying ads in jibberish just annoying ads that I can understand again.

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Spooky Plassy CZ is a quality [emoji123][emoji123][emoji23]


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[Defigurant]

How do I post pics? ☺️

[rusty_nail]

How do I post pics? [emoji3526]Hi mate, what platform are you using? PC or phone?

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[mihit]

For some reason my "favourite" link changed from Youtube to Youtube(cz). Weird shit going on here. Have changed it back to normal and no more annoying ads in jibberish just annoying ads that I can understand again.

It could have been something you did accidental, but your PC could also be compromised. Personally things like that would be reason enough for me to burn it all and start again. (Or roll back to a backup from pre-CZ)

Also, adblock+ and ublock origin are available as chrome add-ons. Other browsers should have similar (except probably microsoft)
Personally recommend Chromium (not chrome), Vivaldi, Brave or Opera, as alternate and better browsers.


Think I seriously need to learn about VPNs.

Was doing some internet banking earlier too. Sheesh...

Not a silly idea. NordVPN is a minimal cost for the security benefit.
If you have a teenager, or an IT department, you could probably set up a PC at home/office that acts as your own private VPN and not have to pay for the service.

[rusty_nail]

If you have a teenager, or an IT department, you could probably set up a PC at home/office that acts as your own private VPN and not have to pay for the service.

Easier to do it from the modem, but a VPN won't protect you from anything, just from filtering at the ISP level, as it creates a private tunnel to the www that the ISP doesn't monitor. Won't stop spam and won't stop malicious attacks either.

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[jay see]

Need some help please...

I've been using powerline adaptors in the garage to connect my cameras and they've been playing up lately.

I'll found this.

TP-Link Deco E4 (2-pack) AC1200 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System

Am I reading it right. I want something that I can place in the garage, connect that unit wireless and then connect to my DVR by ethernet.

Cheers..

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[Cremulator]

I've got the Deco M5 units and have one in my garage. The only problem I've found is that they create a WiFi network that is on a different subnet to the main network, so I have trouble accessing network accessible storage wirelessly on my LAN (local area network).
All other internet functionality is great and they have a mobile app to manage the Deco units.

[mihit]

I'm thoroughly opposed to wifi for several reasons. Security is one of them.
AKA, anyone can drop a cellphone sized PC within your broadcast radius and over the course of a few hours (less or more, depending on usage) crack your network.
The effect of EMF on the human body is another biggun.

And if you've ever watched the terminator, or have any thinking on AI....https://www.tomshardware.com/news/wi-fi-routers-used-to-detect-human-locations-poses-within-a-room

Even EoP (ethernet over power) is potentially subject to ripple/trigger currents sent by your electricity network.

I would recommend running LAN cable or multi-mode fibre, then at least you "own" and control the data and interconnects on your side of the boundary.

[ShawnK]

I'm thoroughly opposed to wifi for several reasons. Security is one of them.
AKA, anyone can drop a cellphone sized PC within your broadcast radius and over the course of a few hours (less or more, depending on usage) crack your network.
The effect of EMF on the human body is another biggun.

And if you've ever watched the terminator, or have any thinking on AI....https://www.tomshardware.com/news/wi-fi-routers-used-to-detect-human-locations-poses-within-a-room

Even EoP (ethernet over power) is potentially subject to ripple/trigger currents sent by your electricity network.

I would recommend running LAS Atlantis (https://betpokies.com/reviews/las-atlantis) cable or multi-mode fibre, then at least you "own" and control the data and interconnects on your side of the boundary.

About network hacking, I agree with you. What do you mean about EMF? I think this situation was described in a Johnny Mnemonic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Mnemonic_(film)) film. But it's just a film, there's no scientific data on the harm of such small magnetic fields.

[Plasnart]

How can iPhones be so easy to use but iPads such effing pieces of siht?? Honestly this pad is good for nothing but a paper weight. Gonna go and buy another Samsung tablet I think.

[Plasnart]

Does anyone know how to re-open maybe 20 safari tabs I had open that have now suddenly closed/disappeared?

[AB]

Does anyone know how to re-open maybe 20 safari tabs I had open that have now suddenly closed/disappeared?

You could go to history to reopen maybe?


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[Plasnart]

You could go to history to reopen maybe?


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Nah that just shows my search history. Need something like reopen recently closed pages or something like that. I can’t work out how to do it.

[Brissieboy]

Nah that just shows my search history. Need something like reopen recently closed pages or something like that. I can’t work out how to do it.

Open up the tab view in Safari and long press on the "+" icon to get a look at all of the tabs that you've recently closed - maybe.

[Cremulator]

Try either of these:
Open Safari.
Open a new tab by tapping + in the lower left corner of the screen.
This will open a new tab showing my Favorites.
One of my Favorites may be labeled Saved Tabs.
Tap Saved Tabs, and it could reveal your missing tabs. Then you can tap each tab to reopen it.

Or

You can also access closed tabs on Safari for iOS through the History menu. Tap on the 'Bookmarks' button located at the bottom of the screen, select 'History,' then 'Recently Closed Tabs. ' From here, you can reopen any closed tabs.

...but, disclaimer. I am an Android and PC user and I feel that Apple preaches ease of use, however doing what you want on their platforms is never simple or easy.

[Plasnart]

Open up the tab view in Safari and long press on the "+" icon to get a look at all of the tabs that you've recently closed - maybe.

Thanks BB but a long press on the + button does nothing except when I lift my finger it opens a new tab, just like a short tap/press.

[Plasnart]

Try either of these:
Open Safari.
Open a new tab by tapping + in the lower left corner of the screen.
This will open a new tab showing my Favorites.
One of my Favorites may be labeled Saved Tabs.
Tap Saved Tabs, and it could reveal your missing tabs. Then you can tap each tab to reopen it.

Or

You can also access closed tabs on Safari for iOS through the History menu. Tap on the 'Bookmarks' button located at the bottom of the screen, select 'History,' then 'Recently Closed Tabs. ' From here, you can reopen any closed tabs.

...but, disclaimer. I am an Android and PC user and I feel that Apple preaches ease of use, however doing what you want on their platforms is never simple or easy.

Gday Crem. Is this for iPad or Mac? I’m on iPad and there’s nothing at the bottom, just the top. I’ve looked in history and can’t see open closed tabs, and looked in bookmarks but there’s nothing there.

I hate this thing.

[Cremulator]

Gday Crem. Is this for iPad or Mac? I’m on iPad and there’s nothing at the bottom, just the top. I’ve looked in history and can’t see open closed tabs, and looked in bookmarks but there’s nothing there.

I hate this thing.Sorry, I can't offer more. I just reached a couple of solutions and I think they referred to iPhone, so thought they would apply to iPad.

[Plasnart]

Sorry, I can't offer more. I just reached a couple of solutions and I think they referred to iPhone, so thought they would apply to iPad.

Yeah I’ve done the same thing but can’t find a solution. Thanks anyway mate.

[Plasnart]

Now coming to you from my shelved Samsung tablet! Was always a good thing but is slow now that it's 9 years old. Probably deliberately slowed down through software updates as Apple has previously been busted for. Got sick of it and was happy with my iphone so went out and bought an ipad expecting similar satisfaction. Was never happy with it. The android taablet sihts on it even if it is a bit laggy.

[TPC]

Hi all, on my tablet I cant look at the full site anymore, it gives a 404 error when I press the Full Site button, anyone had this? The view I have is very hard to navigate.

[TPC]

What is the name of the app some people use on here?

[Cremulator]

What is the name of the app some people use on here?I use Tapatalk on Android.
I tried looking at the forum on a desktop PC the other day and I too had the layout appear really fractured, like the site was missing its CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).

[AB]

I use Tapatalk on Android.
I tried looking at the forum on a desktop PC the other day and I too had the layout appear really fractured, like the site was missing its CSS (Cascading Style Sheets).

That’s all fixed now mate


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May help someone, maybe not, I am genuinely a tech nuffy, the worst at IT and Vehicle elecy gremlins [emoji51]

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Found a below half price/reasonable Mob in Sydney, thought I had forgotten about Pizza [emoji487] delivery [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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May help someone, maybe not, I am genuinely a tech nuffy, the worst at IT and Vehicle elecy gremlins [emoji51]

Bush Rats [emoji232] are back though with a vengeance leading into our Southern Hills winter [emoji35]

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/03/39.jpg

Starlink, Mr Musk’s company with their proprietary 6 cats similar wanted to charge nearly $250 AUD for a replacement cable [emoji22]

Found a below half price/reasonable Mob in Sydney, thought I had forgotten about Pizza [emoji487] delivery [emoji23][emoji106][emoji106]

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Should have contacted Paul from LED Light Co. AKA Lights. He does all that stuff.

That just looks like quad shield cable, maybe RJ6. A simple joiner and be done with it.

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