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Forum: Technology 13-07-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,989
Posted By digitalham
On my Windows PCs driver updates are optional -...

On my Windows PCs driver updates are optional - presumably to avoid this problem. Apparently that change came sometime in 2019....
Forum: Technology 09-07-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,989
Posted By digitalham
There appear to be Mac versions of both, ...

There appear to be Mac versions of both,
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/macos-big-sur-compatibility.html
...
Forum: Technology 01-06-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,009
Posted By digitalham
Underwhelming is better than it busting...

Underwhelming is better than it busting everything....
Forum: Technology 01-06-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,222
Posted By digitalham
Have you tried optical instead assuming both...

Have you tried optical instead assuming both devices have that option. Optical connectors aren't all that expensive so long as you are careful where you get them.
Forum: Technology 03-05-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,178
Posted By digitalham
Run your own VPN on a raspberry pi. Come to that...

Run your own VPN on a raspberry pi. Come to that plenty of routers will too but sfaik none of the ISP provided ones do. Don't forget that if you do your maximum download while using it will be your...
Forum: Technology 26-02-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,258
Posted By digitalham
Trim maybe but it just increases the wear rate of...

Trim maybe but it just increases the wear rate of an SSD to defrag it. I doubt any modern tools would even attempt it. I'm pretty sure Windows itself won't although it may indicate that it has done...
Forum: Technology 26-02-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,837
Posted By digitalham
It it is radio pickup then the clip on ferrites...

It it is radio pickup then the clip on ferrites should help especially if they are big enough bore to get a few turns of the cable on but you should also realise that for a radio signal to become...
Forum: Technology 26-02-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,335
Posted By digitalham
For those not relishing a change of computer who...

For those not relishing a change of computer who still have a spinning main disk then swapping to an SSD is pretty easy, cheaper than a new PC and you probably won't believe how much quicker the...
Forum: Science and Environment 17-01-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 11,433
Posted By digitalham
If that is so then the previous civilisation fell...

If that is so then the previous civilisation fell a long long time ago or there wouldn't be the quantity of fossil fuels still around. Surely any working the way up from hunter gatherers will go...
Forum: Science and Environment 15-01-2021, 11:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By digitalham
There is no reserved parking space for a terraced...

There is no reserved parking space for a terraced house so you can't install your own and I see no chance of there being a commercial charge point outside every terraced house or every parking spot...
Forum: Technology 15-01-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 894
Posted By digitalham
I'm not sure if I get any or not as I only check...

I'm not sure if I get any or not as I only check my spam folder once in a blue moon when some expected email after registering for something or other hasn't turned up.
Forum: Science and Environment 03-01-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By digitalham
I can't see it happening in the timeframe...

I can't see it happening in the timeframe available. Add to that what about terraced houses and flats - wher can those living in such properties charge their vehicles? The only way I see it working...
Forum: Technology 30-12-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,636
Posted By digitalham
That white writing will contain an error code at...

That white writing will contain an error code at the very least. Take a picture with your phone then find the code and Google it. It may well not help but at least you will have tried.

Next step...
Forum: Technology 25-11-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 672
Posted By digitalham
Worth noting for sure. I prefer to use a...

Worth noting for sure. I prefer to use a Bluetooth mouse on my laptop as it has built in Bluetooth and the slip I put the laptop in for transport is pretty tight so even the very short USB radios...
Forum: Technology 23-11-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,498
Posted By digitalham
I always checked that reasonably priced...

I always checked that reasonably priced compatible cartridges were avaliable in the past before buying a printer and usually ended up with an Epson which frequently harangued me about using genuine...
Forum: Technology 18-09-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,408
Posted By digitalham
If you complain they'll reduce your payments....

If you complain they'll reduce your payments. Unless this is just a WiFi issue at your house they'll probably already know so there will be no great inquest. When they'll fix it is anybody's guess....
Forum: Technology 17-09-2020, 08:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,240
Posted By digitalham
Not an issue for me although it almost certainly...

Not an issue for me although it almost certainly would contravene wiring regulations. The loft has monster thick insulation and is fully boarded above that. The other two detectors are downstairs.
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Forum: Technology 17-09-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,408
Posted By digitalham
I was with VM for maybe 3 years. The problem...

I was with VM for maybe 3 years. The problem their technology faces is limited bandwidth for upload. The limited local bandwith is typically shared by 100 or so users and if they are doing normal...
Forum: Technology 17-09-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,240
Posted By digitalham
Did they give any reason why?

Did they give any reason why?
Forum: Technology 17-09-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,229
Posted By digitalham
Why would I want my lights on when I'm out or be...

Why would I want my lights on when I'm out or be able to turn them on with my phone? I can vaguely imagine with a busy unstructure lifestyle I might want to control the heating remotely but just a...
Forum: Technology 17-09-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,240
Posted By digitalham
I have to sort out my own mains powered alarms...

I have to sort out my own mains powered alarms soon. They too seem to be discontinued which is annoying or I could have left the base plate in place and just slotted on the new alarm unit. I'll...
Forum: Technology 17-09-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,408
Posted By digitalham
It's only might not rather than will not. There...

It's only might not rather than will not. There is a good chance yours will be P2P as you'd never heard of DDNS and they may well be OK.

With VM the chances are you'll be able to renegotiate....
Forum: Technology 16-09-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,408
Posted By digitalham
Here is an answer to CCTV on an EE home...

Here is an answer to CCTV on an EE home connection. It uses different acronyms but the answer is the same - it won't work and other mobile operators will probably be the same.
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Forum: Technology 05-09-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,408
Posted By digitalham
You mention CCTV. For that to work from outside...

You mention CCTV. For that to work from outside your home network you'd need what are called P2P cameras - they establish a link to a third party server and you connect to them through that. This is...
Forum: Technology 04-09-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,408
Posted By digitalham
4G can rival ADSL but apart from the higher...

4G can rival ADSL but apart from the higher upstream speeds can't rival even FTTC let alone a full fibre connection. I notice that they are putting in ducting for FTTP back home but I expect it will...
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