Category Archives: Technology

Windows 10 upgrades

Posted on 29/08/2015 by AlanM52

After upgrading two of my Win 7 Pro desktops about 2 weeks ago found this email in my junk folder. No end to it, this is a new one !

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Windows 10 update killed my GPU driver

Posted on 27/08/2015 by AlanM52

Checking today’s weather and screen went blank, then spinning circle followed by pop-up that GPU driver failed to start. Win10 is using generic – check for updates. Ran the Nvidia updater which offered to install the latest driver which is … Continue reading →

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Telstra BigPond cable usage

Posted on 28/06/2015 by AlanM52

Half way through current cycle and we’ve used 56GB of 500GB – LOL. Hey that’s a fair amount for a retired couple but not from computer usage, mainly from the T-box with Foxtel and Presto.

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Office Mobile – screenshots

Posted on 25/06/2015 by AlanM52
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Microsoft Office Mobile

Posted on 25/06/2015 by AlanM52

Off to Play Store to install Microsoft Office Mobile on my Samsung Galaxy GT-N7000.

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New phone system

Posted on 17/06/2015 by AlanM52

We want to replace our aging Telstra 8200 five handset system so time for some research – I love researching stuff. Was interested in the Telstra Call Guardian 301 with extra handsets but they are not available WTF. Finally ended … Continue reading →

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Panasonic phone system – update

Posted on 17/06/2015 by AlanM52

Batteries are charged enough to setup the system – excitement. Went through the initial setup on Handset 1 which propagated to the other handsets and the base station. Next execute [MENU]#6241 to establish a Bluetooth connection between my Samsung Galaxy … Continue reading →

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New phone system–unpacking

Posted on 17/06/2015 by AlanM52

Unpacking the box, first thing is to install the batteries and put everything on charge.

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JW Player – saving videos

Posted on 09/06/2015 by AlanM52

I want to save the ALDI UK product video clips so I can view them at a later date. The following is for Chrome but should work for other browsers.

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Samsung Phone – low memory !!!

Posted on 07/06/2015 by AlanM52

I have a hand-me-down from the older kid, a Samsung Galaxy GT-N7000 which is a few years old now but still a very nice capable phone adequate for my needs. However…and much to my surprise, the thing is running out … Continue reading →

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