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  1. calltronics

    Recommed a good reliable laptop

    Agree somewhat with Killerwatt and special location - warranty is a waste of time. As for the memory then I disagree with Killerwatt 4 G of memory is good and usable no matter what operating system you use (within reason). 64 bit OS just use it to its best. If i was going to buy a machine...
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    wireless router

    Try using the torrent download out of the busy times. Most commercial providers choke the torrent ports and even close the ports to enable the bandwidth to be maintained for everyone. The busy times are usually 3:30 till 11pm every day. Then weekend mornings. After those times the ports are...
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    ink cartridges

    this one is defiantly worth checking out. For cartridges and blank discs. I have been paying peanuts for my Epsom cartridges and not one problem at all. http://www.ukdvdr.co.uk/
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    wireless router

    This wireless security and lack of it is total b****ks. If you set it up correctly it is secure. Those who believe that wired connections are secure should read the IT news Most attacks on computers are made through the wired conection access via the internet. Come on guys do you think...
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    Laptop Lockout (Password help required)

    Hi Richard Contact me with an e-mail and I'll send you a CD disc that you boot off and will recover/reset. your windows password. Cheers Calltron
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    Laptop Lockout (Password help required)

    hi, Important question..... Do you want to reinstall windows XP. OR Do you want to recover the admin password. Both are possible just let me know which you want to do?
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    PAt tester - tester

    Thanks Mr Sword. I am more knowledgeable in the matter. Thank you Calltron
  8. calltronics

    External HDD for backup

    wow.. 2 questions one thread difficult to answer.... Q1. Back up. What everyone has said is totally correct. But you have one major problem - IT IS POINTLESS DOING A SYSTEM BACK UP IF YOUR GETTING A NEW COMPUTER! The drivers and registry will be totally different. The back would overwrite...
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    PAt tester - tester

    hi Mr Sword great list but just a tad confused, The tests you list appear to be those that you carry out on the equipment your testing. Are these the same tests you would carry out on the "self confidence check". I refer in particular to the function test. Also Part P states that Domestic...
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    Free PDF maker

    Hi I am sure Theorysparky's PDF works fine. The defacto (sort of) industry freebee is this one: - http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp The other standard is Adobe PDF printer but there are areas where Adobe doesn't exactly work where Cute PDF does. CutePDF installs a new...
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    Firkin MSN

    now that your running firefox look at the addins and you'll find 2 major tools: - 1. This tool allows you to switch to the microsoft engine and hence do updates from inside firefox https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1419 2. google search bar...
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    Firkin MSN

    Can't believe there's people out there still using microsoft IE. Get over to firefox. Less crashes, less hijacking, safer, easier, more tools and gizmos. Altogether a better browser. Go to firefox and download it its free! Once you've made the change and spent a bit of time changing to the...
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    Forum "Bickering"...

    I look forward to the future. I am sure if posts were measured and thus had consequences then frivolity and c**p as some would say would not be so common. I love the forum, I am not even an electrician! I did do my 16th back in 1997 does that still count?
  14. calltronics

    PAt tester - tester

    Hi all, People keep asking me if the calcard can be used to test "pat testers". Now I know what and how a PAT tester works and the calcard was never designed to confidence test a PAT tester. But my two questions to the forum are: - 1. Is it necessary to check the PAT testers operation? 2...
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    Forum "Bickering"...

    So, shouldn't this forum have the "rating" measured on members enabled or encouraged. There is no way that a forum can stop the infraction of these mindless morons its their life, they spend their sad existence expressing their mindless comments and destructive opinions on a forum usually due...
  16. calltronics

    Web Design

    Hi Matti_B Dreamweaver is one of the professionals prefered choices. To a newbe to webdesign it may at first appear to be overwhelming Here is a good free site for tutorials on dreamweaver. http://www.dwfaq.com/Tutorials/default.asp If you have any problems get back to me and I'll try and help
  17. calltronics

    Netopia 3347w-006

    Hi, there a good router from motorola: - Here are all the set up procedures: - http://www.netopia.com/support/hardware/3347w006.html Return to me with the point where you fail then I can help further. Remember though the best way to get a wireless router working is: - 1. achieve the direct...
  18. calltronics

    windows XP admin password

    Hi, If you've lost the admin password I have a program that will reset it. It works by booting from the dvd and loading linux up resets most operating system passwords. let me know if you need it?
  19. calltronics

    CAT 5/6 & network wiring advice

    never looked at the date sorry! Congratulates, with the first under the belt 90% of the technical installation stuf is sorted. Just like I said though be careful when or if you install large systems. The structured cabling and positioning of hubs, routers and other devices requires a great...
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