Uncle Iceburns Tech Help Desk

[TheDirtyDigger]

Ok folks this thread is definitely one that's been needed.

When faced with troubling obstacles as regards to forum use and options or you just want a bit of advice on what dress to wear on that date with the hunky motorcycle guy from across the road then come and sit on Uncle Iceburns knee, receive a free wowwipop and ask away...


I'll go first...

"Unky Iceburn...I can't find the advice you gave on increasing the number of posts viewed per page. Can you please repeat that for me?"

"Thanks in advance Unky!";)

[iceburn]

Note: might not be the best method...but it works

Steps
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1. Click on User CP (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/usercp.php)
2. Click Edit Options (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/profile.php?do=editoptions) (or you can click on this link direct)
3. Scroll down to the 3rd Group Menu called "Thread Display Options"
4. Go to the 3rd framecalled "Number of Posts to Show Per Page"
5. Select the preferred options listed such as:

- Use Forum Default (currently, this is set as everyone's default)
- Show 5 Posts Per Page
- Show 10 Posts Per Page
- Show 20 Posts Per Page
- Show 30 Posts Per Page (mine default now)
- Show 40 Posts Per Page

6. Once option selected, click the Save Changes button (at the bottom of the screen)

Hope that helps...

[TheDirtyDigger]

Mucho graziass Unky Iceburn...


http://www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org/Portals/0/webphotos/thanks.jpg

[jaydisc]

Cool. Never even thought such a thing existed... <runs off to explore User CP in detail>

[iceburn]

Cool. Never even thought such a thing existed... <runs off to explore User CP in detail>

i see, self-learning is good :P

[TheDirtyDigger]

Uhhh Non-forum Q. here Unky Iceburn....

How do you delete history in Firefox?

[STL]

I played around with options yesterday. Most of the options weren't as good as I thought they'd be. But the more posts per page definitely is a favourite of mine

[dirge]

DD:

Preferences > Privacy > "Clear now" button

[iceburn]

Uhhh Non-forum Q. here Unky Iceburn....

How do you delete history in Firefox?

Do either of the following in Firefox:

A. Long Step
1. Click on Tools menu
2. Select Options...
3. Click on Privacy button
4. Under Private Data frame, click on the Clear Now... button
The following options will be prompt to be erased
- Browsing History (ticked)
- Download History (ticked)
- Saved Form Information (ticked)
- Cache
- Cookies
- Saved Passwords (ticked)
- Authenticated Sessions (ticked)
5. Lastly, click on the Clear Private Data Now button

B. "Short" Step but requires initial setup
1. Click on Tools menu
2. Select Options...
3. Click on Privacy button
4. Under Private Data frame, click on the Settings button first
It will say "When I ask Firefox to clear my private data, it should erase:" (the following options if ticked)
- Browsing History (ticked)
- Download History (ticked)
- Saved Form Information (ticked)
- Cache
- Cookies
- Saved Passwords (ticked)
- Authenticated Sessions (ticked)

5. Select whichever option you want and click Ok button
6. Click Ok button again
7. Re-select the Tools menu, then select the Clear Private Data option that will remove the above ticked options that includes your history

[GoktimusPrime]

Not sure if this is relevant - it's technical but not about the board.

Recently my digital camera doesn't seem to recharge properly. I always recharge my camera after I use it, but recently even after it appears to be fully charged (with the battery symbol indicating that it is full) the power seems to be draining a lot quicker. When I first bought this camera, I could go around shooting heaps of photos without needing a recharge. Now it only lasts for not even a few hours before blinking that red "empty" battery icon and soon showing other signs of being depleted of power.

I haven't owned another digital camera before this - and it's about 2-3 years old now... so what I'm curious to know is - does this mean that the rechargeable battery has run its due and I need to buy a replacement?

[dirge]

Most likely is a battery age issue, Gok.

[iceburn]

Not sure if this is relevant - it's technical but not about the board.

Recently my digital camera doesn't seem to recharge properly. I always recharge my camera after I use it, but recently even after it appears to be fully charged (with the battery symbol indicating that it is full) the power seems to be draining a lot quicker. When I first bought this camera, I could go around shooting heaps of photos without needing a recharge. Now it only lasts for not even a few hours before blinking that red "empty" battery icon and soon showing other signs of being depleted of power.

I haven't owned another digital camera before this - and it's about 2-3 years old now... so what I'm curious to know is - does this mean that the rechargeable battery has run its due and I need to buy a replacement?

Did you have an INITIAL charge for the battery that should usually be longer for the normal usual charging hours (it takes to become full)? Most probably and i assume you did then it must be a technical fault with your camera.

Are you saying that this digital camera is 2-3yrs old? If yes, then well..its about time to change battery i assume.

[Saintly]

to fully utilise rechargeable batteries, it needs to be run down once in awhile (just like the batteries inside a laptop).. I do that fortnightly...

with camera rechargeables (lithium-ion), I don't charge it until it has run flat. my konica kd-500z which I bought back in those days (7yrs??) is still running like new.

standard rechargeable batteries (like AA size), usually can only be charge 1000-1500 times, and if you have been charging it everyday, then I would say those batteries is near the end of their life.

[roller]

i was trying to watch youtube on Mozilla firefox and today it says "Your Java script is turned off or download the new flash player'

the download does nothing

and i cant see any 'on' switch for java script

any help?

[MV75]

Switch to a better browser. :p
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[Rampage]

i was trying to watch youtube on Mozilla firefox and today it says "Your Java script is turned off or download the new flash player'

the download does nothing

and i cant see any 'on' switch for java script

any help?

in firefox

Tools Menu\Options\Content

javascript settings and the 'on' button should be there:p

[iceburn]

in firefox

Tools Menu\Options\Content

javascript settings and the 'on' button should be there:p

yeap..Rampage has answered it all
it can be found in the Content button under Tools > Options
if that doesn't help...i reckon you should view YouTube in IE then or best, try to download or reinstall the plug-in

[roller]

thanks for the suggestions


i got to 'options' but couldnt find 'content'

but it has the 'enable java' box ticked and on, but it still dont work

[iceburn]

thanks for the suggestions


i got to 'options' but couldnt find 'content'

but it has the 'enable java' box ticked and on, but it still dont work

which version is your Firefox? mines v2.0.0.13

not enable java. there's another option for enable javascript. try looking for that. see pic

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7704/javascriptrollerly8.jpg

[roller]

thanks ice but they are both on already, sillly thing still doesnt work

another mystery from the computer world

[iceburn]

could you capture a screenshot??
i'm not a very techy person and anyone can jump in to help roller.

[Burn]

I have the opposite problem actually.

Can't view it in IE but I can in FF.

But that's because i'm running Vista and the plug-in isn't fully compatible for Vista IE.

Best guess here would be to download the latest versions of Flash and Java and install them.

[sifun]

Unkle iceburn, I recently got shaped on teh internets.
Then I can't browse facebook and some other sites with Opera browser, yet it works with IE7...
what do i do to make it work again?

I've cleared the cache, repaired the connection and everything! out of ideas.

[iceburn]

will check by downloading Opera now

[sifun]

magically started working just now, thanks anyway!

Anyway got anotehr problem..

I have some malware/spyware on IE that pops up everytime i browse a site.
I have the latest adaware and symantec antivirus and it won't go away..

scanned... nothing...

[jaydisc]

It sounds like both your problems could be solved with Firefox.

(or a Mac :rolleyes:)

[kup]

could you capture a screenshot??
i'm not a very techy person and anyone can jump in to help roller.

Roller,

Try downloading and installing the following:

http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

Takes a little while, once it finishes, restart your system and try your Browser again.

[jaydisc]

Java has nothing to do with JavaScript.

[kup]

If the download doesn't fix it then try Internet Explorer, if it works there then Firefox is at fault and I suggest you repair it.

Use the following as reference:

http://www.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=23852

Also try this:

http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash&P2_Platform=Win32

[roller]

the firefox problem sorted itself out


whenver i try to put a pic at the bottom of my posts like soundwarp or Tober the 'edit signature' thing doesn't say if its done it or not, it shows the pic in that little box and when i click save, it never shows up in my posts


anyone got simple steps?

[iceburn]

whenver i try to put a pic at the bottom of my posts like soundwarp or Tober the 'edit signature' thing doesn't say if its done it or not, it shows the pic in that little box and when i click save, it never shows up in my posts

anyone got simple steps?

unsure of your actual problem but from what i see, it's something like this post:

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=3098&postcount=11

[roller]

thanks ice but only the link appears not the pic


and i click save after coping and pasting the link that has the pic?


ta

[iceburn]

thanks ice but only the link appears not the pic


and i click save after coping and pasting the link that has the pic?


ta
ahh ok, click on the "Insert Image" icon (the yellow one with a mountain and sun) and paste your image URL into it and it should appear after you've clicked the OK button (of course)

[roller]

I love you Iceburn


i think it worked


thanks for the simpleton instructions

[iceburn]

I love you Iceburn
i think it worked
thanks for the simpleton instructions

no worries, just helping

[roller]

whenver i try and access the Transformers Wiki site, on either firefox or explorer, the page freezes after a few seconds and i have to close all internet pages.

any ideas why?

[Paulbot]

I have the same problem, the TF wiki site got a makeover recently and I think they've put some code on it that stuffs up the browser.

[iceburn]

whenver i try and access the Transformers Wiki site, on either firefox or explorer, the page freezes after a few seconds and i have to close all internet pages.

any ideas why?


I have the same problem, the TF wiki site got a makeover recently and I think they've put some code on it that stuffs up the browser.

Is it this website? - http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page shown by FFN. pls redirect me if i'm wrong....

Anyway, I've got no problems loading it on Firefox, page did not freeze at all for this site. If there's a problem, its either from the cookie or the ads.

[roller]

that is the right site ice, here at uni it works on this computer, but at home nowadays it just freezes

[iceburn]

does FFN has anything to say about this? he's probably the best person to consult

[Paulbot]

Roller what version is your browser? I have trouble with that site using FireFox V.1 (and I can't upgrade at work :( )

[iceburn]

Firefox version 2.0.0.9 for me at work and home's one is 2.0.0.14

[roller]

Roller what version is your browser? I have trouble with that site using FireFox V.1 (and I can't upgrade at work :( )

how do you tell?:o

[iceburn]

go to Help > About screen

[roller]

version 1.0.7

[Paulbot]

So it seems that the TF Wiki site doesn't work in older version of Firefox. Other than updating your version of Firefox there's not much else you can do as the problem is that their end.

[autobreadticon]

i have 22" screen and its impossible to play computer games with such a large screen, is there like a program or way to reduce the dimensions of the screen so say make it 19" inch or use less of my screen (black space)

thanks

[iceburn]

which game are you talking in particular to?
Normally there are options for you to configure the resolution size you want to play with in the games...try going to options/settings?

Otherwise, you can try changing you screen resolution under Display Properties on your desktop first if that's better down to 1280 x 1024 or lesser???

[roller]

im typing stuff up on Microsoft Word

when i try and put in a background colour it doesnt show up on the print preview, the background is still white.

Will the colour be there when i print or not?

[iceburn]

hmmmmmmmmmmmm, i can't see why it won't appear on Print Preview

try going into
1. File > Page Setup
2. Paper tab
3. Click on Print Options...
4. Print window with Print tab will appear....

Under Printing Options, tick Background printing and also
Under Include with document, tick Background colors and images?

Try that and let me know when you do print it!
Good luck

[STL]

Hey guys, thinking of trying my hand at making a photo comic but want to know are there any programs to use that easy insert dialogue boxes?

[iceburn]

if you are a Microsoft freak, you can simply use MS Word or Powerpoint.
They have the Drawing toolbar that comes with these "bubble" dialog boxes..

maybe gok or others who's done most comic scenes could advise

[Burn]

I use Paint Shop Pro.

Mostly because i've used it for years and can't be arsed getting Photoshop.

But PSP does a semi-decent job with dialogue boxes once you get the hang of them.

[STL]

I use Paint Shop Pro.

Mostly because i've used it for years and can't be arsed getting Photoshop.

But PSP does a semi-decent job with dialogue boxes once you get the hang of them.
What's PSP?

[iceburn]

Paint Shop Pro = PSP!

[jaydisc]

Hey guys, thinking of trying my hand at making a photo comic but want to know are there any programs to use that easy insert dialogue boxes?

Comic Life! (http://plasq.com/comiclife/) (Mac)

[TheDirtyDigger]

Hey guys, thinking of trying my hand at making a photo comic but want to know are there any programs to use that easy insert dialogue boxes?

I use Paint to draw the speech bubble and then Irfanview(free and easy to use) to insert the text.

[MV75]

I use MS Paint for everything. :)
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[STL]

Comic Life! (http://plasq.com/comiclife/) (Mac)

that looks good n there's a windows too but i cbf finding a copy of that. Id have to ask one of my more tech savy mates. Anything -easy- to get hands on?

[lcz128]

Hey guys, thinking of trying my hand at making a photo comic but want to know are there any programs to use that easy insert dialogue boxes?

Illegal copy of Adobe Illustrator works wonders! ;b

[TheDirtyDigger]

Dear Unky Iceburn,

I am in desperate need of your help good sir. Last night as I was battling away on 2142 my game/comp froze between maps.
I Ctrl+Alt+Delete'd to end the game from there. Got the 'Program not responding, end now?' box. Clicked on it.
Was taking too long to do anything so I hit the power button.
Then when I tried to restart computer Windows wont load.
Get the black screen saying 'blah blah...with options 'Start in Safe Mode, Last known good configuration, Start Windows normally'.

Please Unky Iceburn, heed my whining and come to my aid. You helped my father in the Clone Wars. You're my only hope.:(

[MV75]

Pretty standard recovery option menu for when the computer isn't shut down properly.

Just choose start windows normally. Should be good.

[TheDirtyDigger]

Just choose start windows normally. Should be good.

Did that a number of times. Still wont start. I've tried to start on all the options.

[MV75]

So even safe mode won't work?

I'll leave it to icy to run you through a possible recovery reinstall.

[griffin]

I'd recommend the Corey Parker reboot method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aom5jvCLQE4
:p

[TheDirtyDigger]

Haha. Tried that too. Still didn't work.


I did like this guys reboot method though....

[griffin]

Deceptively hidden link to a nuisence website removed in DD's post.

DD, post that link again, and you will lose your VM status.

[TheDirtyDigger]

:o

Superbly hidden though yeah? Would have got most with that!:D


Ok ok no more.:(:)

[Pulse]

I'm guessing that was Rick again? :P

You sure have an unhealthy fixation with him... Don't cha? ;)

[TheDirtyDigger]

What me?:confused:

No way!!!!:mad:





I did just pick up this NON TF Acquisition though....:o
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii123/shopwiki/31Gj6kD7zGL.jpg

[iceburn]

DD...unable to go over tonight.
still in a shock as you'll see later why.
not in the right mood anyway
you know..(the monthly thing)

[Paulbot]

Maybe Iceburn should consider now charging for help?

[TheDirtyDigger]

Maybe Iceburn should consider now charging for help?


Yes well I did offer but out of the kindness of his heart he declined payment.
Even in the currency of TF's.

God Bless You Iceman! :)

[iceburn]

DD...sorry but i don't think i can help you anymore and i might take a short break from the forum and my TF collection. will be around as and when....

[TheDirtyDigger]

That's ok mate. It's all good. Got a clan mate to fix things up for me.
Hope everything's ok on the homefront Icey!

[Golden Phoenix]

Ok. I need help and this would probably be a good place to ask for it
*blows dust of thread*

My computer's having trouble working with the network.
I have resorted to hooking the ADSL router right into the PC through the USB cable we got with it.
My PC seems to be able to detect the network and everything on it. But as soon as I need to access something on the internet, or print something, it just wont load/do anything.

Couple of things we tested out:
The ADSL router and the Wireless router's network cable ports both work fine. We tested the connections by hooking up my brothers laptop and disabling his wireless connection, worked fine.
Tried hooking the ADSL router into the PC through the network port, didn't wok either.
Tried re-installing the drivers, didn't help (probably done wrong though)

so, can anyone help?

[iceburn]

check connection to the Internet on your browser has been connected directly to the internet or automatically detect proxy settings for the network. try that...it might just be it.

check your TCP/IP connection too that it's obtain IP address and DNS server address automatically

[Golden Phoenix]

check connection to the Internet on your browser has been connected directly to the internet or automatically detect proxy settings for the network. try that...it might just be it.

check your TCP/IP connection too that it's obtain IP address and DNS server address automatically

Everything is on Automatic and I got the same thing. Says there is a detection but it won't load anything.

[jaydisc]

Go to a command prompt and run: ipconfig

Paste back the results.

[Golden Phoenix]

Go to a command prompt and run: ipconfig

Paste back the results.

Windows IP Configuration


Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::7dad:3fe7:3535:f93%12
Autoconfiguration IPv4 Address. . : 169.254.15.147
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 0.0.0.0

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

[jaydisc]

You don't have a valid computer address. Any address starting with 169.254 means that the computer wasn't offered an address by another device so it picks a random one that starts with that prefix.

Either your mode/router is misconfigured and is not giving your computer an address, or you are supposed to initiate a connection from your computer (e.g. PPPoE)

The first thing I'd do is get rid of USB. It's not meant for networking. Plug in the Ethernet/network cable instead and then come back with the output of ipconfig again.

[Golden Phoenix]

You don't have a valid computer address. Any address starting with 169.254 means that the computer wasn't offered an address by another device so it picks a random one that starts with that prefix.

Either your mode/router is misconfigured and is not giving your computer an address, or you are supposed to initiate a connection from your computer (e.g. PPPoE)

The first thing I'd do is get rid of USB. It's not meant for networking. Plug in the Ethernet/network cable instead and then come back with the output of ipconfig again.

That was the network cable one.
My current setup is just having the adsl router connected via the usb, not the wireless router

edit:this is what I get with my current setup
Windows IP Configuration


Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::31c8:e473:79ad:2658%9
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 10.1.1.3
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 10.1.1.1

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 2001:0:cf2e:308c:3899:173f:c59f:b118
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::3899:173f:c59f:b118%8
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : ::

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 11:

Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

[jaydisc]

This looks MUCH better. You have a valid address. However, I'm confused as to what the current setup is.

[Golden Phoenix]

This looks MUCH better. You have a valid address. However, I'm confused as to what the current setup is.

This should help:
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/jimmey-11/other/whoaisme.jpg
The first one isn't working, and that is the first lot of ipconfig output I posted
The second one is a temp thing I have going so I can use the internet

[iceburn]

that looks much better...is it working now?

[jaydisc]

OK, I get it now. The wireless router seems misconfigured. There are two ways to setup your wireless router:

1. As a simple access point, meaning it simply bridges wireless to wired. If this was working, your machine would be able to get a non-169.254 address when hanging off the wireless.

2. As a router, which means that it translates between your wireless and wired connection. This is NOT ideal as you already have a router/translator in your ADSL device translating between your house and your ISP. Two translators is generally not a good thing. If this was working, your router would be assigning you a non-169.254 address itself, which it isn't.

Let's start talking about make and models. What is the ADSL modem and what is the wireless router?

I think the best thing to do is reset the wireless router and reconfigure it from scratch.

[Golden Phoenix]

that looks much better...is it working now?

The usb option works, but it means that I can't use anything else that uses the Wireless modem. Things like my printer, Wii as well as my mum's and brother's laptops. Hence why I'm trying to get the Ethernet connection running again

The Wireless router is a Netgear MR814 v3
The ADSL router is a D-Link DSL-502T


1. As a simple access point, meaning it simply bridges wireless to wired.

This is what it used to be when it worked. It was just so my brother and mum could uses the internet as well as letting me Wii connect.
The thing is that if I set up the original set up, everything but the computer can use the internet

[jaydisc]

Can you just plug the PC into the back of the Netgear WIRED? Is it only on WIRELESS that the PC doesn't work?

Also, have you tried connecting the PC direct to the DLink over Ethernet instead of USB?

[blackie]

heres an interesting one.
when i set up our wireless network my parents decided that they should know the password for the router, and only them. now the only problem is that they have forgotten it :(
its a D-Link 614+ ( i think, i cbf'd getting up to check)
is there anything i can do short of resetting the router and starting all over again?

[iceburn]

every router has a reset button.
Continue to hold the reset button for 20 seconds after reconnecting the power. Wait for the router to reboot. Log in with the default password.

[jaydisc]

is there anything i can do short of resetting the router and starting all over again?

no

[blackie]

crap taht wasnt what i wanted to hear :(

[blackie]

yeah i did icy, but resetting it will wipe the settings.
as it turns out i remembered that i got hold of the password a wile ago, but my parents dont know, so i just logged in myself and changed it anyway :P
sorry to be a bother

[iceburn]

nicely done. i gave that solution cause you said "is there anything i can do short of resetting the router and starting all over again?" *hehe* glad that it's all good

[Hereticpoo]

Does anyone know of a good, free program to convert .mkv files into mp4, mpg. mpeg, etc?

Thanks :)

[iceburn]

Does anyone know of a good, free program to convert .mkv files into mp4, mpg. mpeg, etc?

Thanks :)

unsure what to recommend you in this area but i've always loved going to www.download.com

Here's a list of software you can download to trial first that converts .mkv files

http://www.download.com/1770-20_4-0.html?query=convert+mkv+files%0D%0A&tag=srch&searchtype=downloads

[blackie]

ive got an interesting problem

whenever i google something, or use yahoo for that matter, it opens the link i click in a new window, which isnt what i have it set to, and sends me to a shopping site.....
ive scanned my computer for adware with threatfire too and it turned up nothing...

any help would be appreciated

[iceburn]

which browser are you using?

[STL]

Unca Iceburn, I've got this problem with this girl I'm seeing and I was wondering ... oh wait, wrong thread. :D

[iceburn]

Unca Iceburn, I've got this problem with this girl I'm seeing and I was wondering ... oh wait, wrong thread. :D

I don't do relationship problems....
here's a reference to seek Auncie Blackie

[blackie]

not so much a technical problem but....
has anyone got a program where i can queue downloads from youtube and start and stop them whenever i want, ie when im at uni, and not have them come on when im home?
currently i use a firefox addon and a download manager, but thats such a hastle, id just like to be able to input the link to the video page and then queue them that way...


ta

[Paulbot]

Argh. Hotmail wont let me log in, its not accepting my password. Could someone have hacked into the account? (If so apologies if anyone's got weird emails!) I've tried reseting the password but it wont accept my postcode and secret answer question either. :( Anyone have any tips??

[iceburn]

try clearing browser cache/sessions first

[MV75]

I had that one not too long ago, I found that logging into windows live (messenger/GFWL) solved it.

[Paulbot]

I hope that will work. The computers I am using are restricted so I cant try either option yet. If anybody gets an odd message from 'me' or sees 'me' on msn please let me know via a PM :(

I am so glad all my bookings etc are through my gmail account.

[jaydisc]

You can use a web site like ebuddy.com or meebo.com to log into MSN.

[Paulbot]

meebo and ebuddy both give me the "password incorrect" error. I want to try with the actual MSN client when I can find a computer with that on it.

[Linthart]

not so much a technical problem but....
has anyone got a program where i can queue downloads from youtube and start and stop them whenever i want, ie when im at uni, and not have them come on when im home?
currently i use a firefox addon and a download manager, but thats such a hastle, id just like to be able to input the link to the video page and then queue them that way...


ta

its super easy with torrent files if thats also the kind of things you're downloading. look for a download program with a 'scheduler'

try this:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Download-Managers/Free-Download-Manager.shtml

[blackie]

nah bro uni doesnt let me use torrents XD
hence the youtube ness
plus i decided to give it a break, i dl'd 1 gig in an arvo at uni, so im trying not to get kicked off the network atm :P

[Linthart]

updated my post blackie

[blackie]

updated my post blackie

thats the exact one im running atm :P
its pretty good, im just too lazy to have to get the dl links for all the videos :P

cheers for the help mate

[Paulbot]

I had that one not too long ago, I found that logging into windows live (messenger/GFWL) solved it.

I've tried this now and am still locked out. Looks like that email address is gone, along with all the emails in it, to digital heaven. There goes all my msn contacts, my ebay account, and probably other things I can't think of. :(

Does anyone know if it is it possible to change the password on a hotmail account with typing in your current password?

[Saintly]

PB, if you have an alternate email address listed in Hotmail settings.. you should be able to change it.

[Sky Shadow]

Hi guys - I have a general computer problem that is preventing me from using the Internet (and thus visiting the forum) from home.

My Toshiba Tecra A2's Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG has ceased to detect my home wireless network when I 'View Available Wireless Networks' on Windows XP, regardless of my proximity to the network. Consequently, it will not log on to the Internet. It does, however detect at least seven other nearby networks - just not my own. This is particularly odd, since Sarah's laptop is still detecting the network and her internet is functioning as per usual. Thus, I'm assuming it's a fault within my laptop rather than with the router/modem etc. I've tried switching everything off and on again, as well as a system restore. So the main reasons why I'm at a loss as to what to do are:

a.) it was all working at 7am in the morning, but when I came back to the computer at 11:30am it had stopped detecting my network. Nothing new had been done to the laptop in this period. It just stopped detecting.

b.) it still detects other networks, but not our household one. (This is the weirdest bit.)

c.) everything is still working fine on our local network from Sarah's wireless laptop.

Does anyone have an idea as to what the problem might be?

Thanks!

[Paulbot]

Argh. Hotmail wont let me log in, its not accepting my password. Could someone have hacked into the account? (If so apologies if anyone's got weird emails!) I've tried reseting the password but it wont accept my postcode and secret answer question either. :( Anyone have any tips??

After dealing with Microsoft and providing lots of details about the content of my Hotmail inboxes, I now have access again to my Hotmail/MSN account.

It appears someone did change my password and while they had access they changed my Ebay account password, listed an item for sale and then Ebay realised some fraud was going and suspended my account. :mad:

I have access to Ebay again now but still working out if my account's still suspended or not. I have one email saying "you're suspended" that came after one that said "your account's been disabled for your safety".

[jaydisc]

A couple of tips if I may:

1. Pick good passwords. If your password is in the dictionary, you've failed. Make sure it's a combination of letters, numbers and characters, Make it a sentence if that helps, e.g. 1thinkp@sswordsSuck!

2. Do not participate in security questions, e.g. What is your Mother's maiden name? I know that in most cases you have to participate, so what I mean, is don't choose the correct answer. It's way too easy to find out someone's mother's maiden name, their favorite sports team, or the town they were born in. So, always put false information. Be consistent with your false information for your own sake.

3. Do the same thing for your birthday. Give yourself an alternate birthday and use that all the time.

[Paulbot]

My tip is register similar or linked accounts with different email address.

The person who stole my hotmail address was able to request a lost password from ebay, but fortunately my paypal account is registered to a different email so they couldn't pull of the scam they tried to do.

(Also fortunate that my bank requires SMS codes to change details so they couldn't pull the same trick with them as well)

[STL]

3. Do the same thing for your birthday. Give yourself an alternate birthday and use that all the time.

I do that every day of the week. Explains why my wallet's so light these days. :o

[roller]

uncle iceburn i skinned my knee :eek:

my phone, i thought it may have gotten a bit wet from the rain, but i left it for a day to dry out. And then it wouldnt unlock and none of the buttons would work

Then after a day it seemed to return to working condition.

Then after another day, after being dry at home all day, its gone back to turning itself off

the phone is 5yrs old, but it wasnt dropped recently or anything

do they have phone repair places?

the sim card that comes out, when i tried to stick it in a friends phone, it came up with my friends contacts and messages etc. I thought sim cards had the contacts and messages etc

ta

[jaydisc]

I thought sim cards had the contacts and messages etc

Not any more, at least not by default.

[iceburn]

uncle iceburn i skinned my knee :eek:

my phone, i thought it may have gotten a bit wet from the rain, but i left it for a day to dry out. And then it wouldnt unlock and none of the buttons would work

Then after a day it seemed to return to working condition.

Then after another day, after being dry at home all day, its gone back to turning itself off

the phone is 5yrs old, but it wasnt dropped recently or anything

do they have phone repair places?


When phones get wet...it's the worst situation of all. it's best you consider getting a new phone as repair costs are not fixed and it could even be worth getting a new one fast and quick.




the sim card that comes out, when i tried to stick it in a friends phone, it came up with my friends contacts and messages etc. I thought sim cards had the contacts and messages etc

ta

okay.... this is abit tricky
old phones used to read memories from simcard direct
as newer phones evolved with memory cards of their own, the memory by default will be stored in the phone and no longer the sim card.

there are settings in the phone to which you can twig to have your new/old contacts saved and backed up to the simcard for future use.
the reason why you are seeing your friend's contact and messages is because it's not accessing your simcard directly.... you'll find a few of your old contacts still stored safely if you had it for quite awhile now. *mine did, trust me* :D

[roller]

Thankyou

i went to the shop today, and after waiting 20 minutes to be served. They just kept trying to flog me a new phone, and the sales man just made vague remarks on why mine wasn't working.

[Paulbot]

This looks the best place to ask this, although it's more a software than hardware issue.

On Facebook when you remove a friend I know they don't get a message. But what if you decide that deleting the friend was a rather rash decision made in the heat of anger and want to add them back. Do they get a new Friend Request or not because they already once accepted your request?

If they also deleted me as a friend I'd imagine that a request would be required, but I'm wondering if the other person didn't actively knock back my friendship (the way I did :o ) they might not even know I deleted them...

[Sleeve]

This looks the best place to ask this, although it's more a software than hardware issue.

On Facebook when you remove a friend I know they don't get a message. But what if you decide that deleting the friend was a rather rash decision made in the heat of anger and want to add them back. Do they get a new Friend Request or not because they already once accepted your request?

If they also deleted me as a friend I'd imagine that a request would be required, but I'm wondering if the other person didn't actively knock back my friendship (the way I did :o ) they might not even know I deleted them...

DID YOU DELETE ME!? *checks friends list* :p

To answer your question, they'll get a new friend request. At least it's not like that Hungry Jack's campaign with an application where if you deleted ten friends you'd get a free burger, however the friend would get an automated message on their page saying they had been deleted and why.

[Paulbot]

Thanks you're still on my list ;)

So no sneaking around the fact I removed someone from my friends list. Darn it. Oh well there was a good reason I removed him and I probably should leave it like that.

[GoktimusPrime]

From here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=377&page=231)

If I want to send a message via MSN how do I accomplish this :confused:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8uSyDjMnCc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuxYvqwASYE

Hope that helps.

[dirge]

Question posed by autocon here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=182802#post182802):


are there any programs i need to stop people from hacking my wireless? im new to wireless:o

[Dkaris]

I'm assuming you mean your wireless network at home? Depending on the brand of your wireless modem/router, you need to find your router login details (usually its n ip address, eg 192.168.x.x) You then need to find the default login and password. normaly its written on the bottom of the router/ modem. and will be something like,
username: admin
password 123456 or just password.

Once your in, you need to navigate to the security settings (again where these settings are located will vary by brand) and firstly change your router logon password, then find your wireless settings and set the kind of key you want to use. WEP WPPA etc, it should generate you a alpha numerical key which is what will grant wireless devices (such as laptops, iphones, psp) access to your wireless connection =]

[Paulbot]

I'd like to watch some of my DVDs on my iPhone, but I need some software to help me convert them. I've got HandBrake (for PC) but the video is badly distorted after conversion. Any tips for what I should use?

[Autocon]

i have 2 PIFSvc.exe running on my windows task manager

should i have two? one says Dianne the other SYSTEM under username colum:confused:

[iceburn]

could try these though i've never used them before:

http://www.iphonevideoconverter.com/

http://www.imtoo.com/iphone-video-converter.html

http://www.dvdtoiphone.org/download.html

Let me know the end result.. might be keen and try to watch some movies on the iphone

[GoktimusPrime]

I have a 61cm LCD monitor and up till yesterday everything was fine with it. But then I unplugged it because I got a new computer desk -- ya know, switched everything off, put everything aside, put the new desk into place, then put everything else back in place and switched it back on.

Anyway, when I switched my computer back on I found that the display was blurry and looks too stretched. I've mucked around with various kinds of settings, and I've managed to make the blurriness go away, but I can't find a way to make everything not look too stretched out. I've tried changing it to various different screen resolutions too and nothing seems to help. I've got it set on the highest resolution it seems to be offering me which is 1600x1200.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/screenres.jpg
So... why the hell is everything still all too wide and how do I fix it? Help!

[Hursticon]

Have you got the latest drivers for both your video card and monitor installed Goki? - That always helps. ;)

From the looks of things you're using Windows 7, yeah?
(I'm not much help past Vista and I still consider Vista a nightmare! :o)

[GoktimusPrime]

I tried reinstalling the driver... didn't work. And yes, using WIN 7.

[Sky Shadow]

What are the actual dimensions of your monitor? (i.e. x by y?)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Does the monitor have an auto settings button you can try?

[Hursticon]

I tried reinstalling the driver... didn't work. And yes, using WIN 7.

Do you mean you tried reinstalling the drivers that came on the disc? or that you went to the video card manufacturer's website and obtained the latest drivers?
(Just for clarification dude ;))

How old is the Monitor by the way?

[GoktimusPrime]

What are the actual dimensions of your monitor? (i.e. x by y?)
57cm x 33.5cm

Does the monitor have an auto settings button you can try?
Already tried that.

Do you mean you tried reinstalling the drivers that came on the disc? or that you went to the video card manufacturer's website and obtained the latest drivers?
(Just for clarification dude ;))

How old is the Monitor by the way?
I tried reinstalling from the disk. Monitor's less than a year old.

[Sky Shadow]

Have you tried 1280 x 768?

[GoktimusPrime]

My whole screen went blank with a small dialogue box that said "Input Not Supported."

[Hursticon]

I tried reinstalling from the disk. Monitor's less than a year old.

Sorry for the late reply mate,

If you haven't already done so, find out the name of the video card manufacturer and the name and type of your video card (for example, I run a Nvidia Geforce 9600GT) you have and then go to the relevant webiste and download the latest drivers for your card. ;):)

Basic computer maintenance dictates that one should always do the following:

1. De-fragment (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defrag) your Harddrive/s regularly.
2. Ensure that the latest drivers for all internal and peripheral devices are installed regularly.
3. Ensure that a current Anti-Malware program is installed and regularly updated and that it's subscription is renewed at the end of it's life.

This will ensure that your computer has the best it can have to work with and that as many basic functional issues are mitigated. :)

[Saintly]

Gok, what's the brand (don't think it's important) and the model of the LCD you have there? Is it a non-wide screen?

this will tell us what native resolution it supports.

[GoktimusPrime]

It's an Acer wide screen.

[Saintly]

OK, bit hard to guess as Acer has a few 24" LCD in their production line http://www.acer.com.au/acer/product.do?link=oln85e.redirect&changedAlts=&kcond48e.c2att101=-1&CRC=2759084358

The only sensible solution is to install the monitor file, which you can get from the Acer support webpage http://www.acer.com.au/acer/service.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&miu10einu24.current.attN2B2F2EEF=3112&sp=page15e&ctx2.c2att1=92&miu10ekcond13.attN2B2F2EEF=3112&CountryISOCtxParam=AU&ctx1g.c2att92=901&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=3460338440

Also just make sure your graphics card is registering after you click on "advance settings" -> http://i52.tinypic.com/19p2pz.jpg

[Tober]

Anyone want to help with recommendations for a good/cheap web hosting service? Around 500Mb is probably erring on the safe side.

[jazzcomp]

my office laptop is crashing on yahoo webmail w/ chat. I guess sites with adobe/flash player/java app or something similar.

any fixes? the blue screen website asks for automatic updates but it doesn't really start any....

[gantz]

Guys,

What is the best USB internet to buy? I am in a prime reception area and are currently using Vodafone.

It. Is. Terrible.

[Burn]

So i'm interested in one of those fancy pad thingys. Don't want an iPad though.

Basically i'd like something I can load a couple of programs onto and then copy files onto so I can sit in bed and have a read.

It doesn't need to be able to access the internet, I just want a plain and simple reader I can copy files to.

So what's out there in the way of something that basic?

[Autocon]

So sometimes in chrome you get http in green in the address bar. I was in hotmail just then and it was crossed with red???:confused:

I closed it down:(

[SkyWarp91]

So sometimes in chrome you get http in green in the address bar. I was in hotmail just then and it was crossed with red???:confused:

I closed it down:(

The green means you're on a site with a secure connection, the red i assume means you're on a site with what has been identified as a non-secure connection?\. Maybe someone else can confirm this too

[Autocon]

The green means you're on a site with a secure connection, the red i assume means you're on a site with what has been identified as a non-secure connection?\. Maybe someone else can confirm this too

it was the same site, hotmail. One minute green and another red

[Lint]

Getting intermittent bursts of performance on my ADSL2+ connection since Monday. Basically I get 5-30 seconds of good data volume, then 1 minute+ of zero and then it picks up again. This is very apparent when streaming from youtube and direct downloads. Torrents provide a very steady stream of data but they seem capped at around 100kB/s

http://i53.tinypic.com/2sayw4k.jpg

I've tried resetting the router, checking the line filters, upgrading firefox. Just want to know if theres anything else I need to check before I call my ISP? :confused:

[Hursticon]

Just want to know if theres anything else I need to check before I call my ISP? :confused:

Did you check to see what other programs are running in the background of Windows? - Certain programs can definitely eat into your bandwidth. ;)

[Paulbot]

My sister's modem has a broken power cord. It's an older Netgear modem from Telstra.

I've looked on ebay and found a few sellers selling the same model rather cheaply and figure I could get one of those and just use the cord.

But I was wondering if there's other ways to get replacement powercords (with the right amp/voltage etc requirements). We tried a DSE store and the salesman said none of the power adapators they had were the right fit; they were either too high or too low.

Or a better way to get a new cable modem? I can only find ADSL ones for sale and the Telstra site is full of 'must use a Telstra supplied cable modem' warnings.

Anyway, any tips or advice appreciated.

[iceburn]

Paul, if its an old modem...it's time to get a new one; it's as cheap as it gets now and it'll benefit you/your sister.

You can try calling telstra and see what offers they can give you first.. then decide; maybe trick them saying you might opt to transfer your contract to other telco if you do not get a good deal?

[GoktimusPrime]

So I've got a technician who was supposed to install our NBN box this morning, but he's saying that the ideal place to install it is our garage, because our external NBN box is just outside of our garage. I wanted the internal NBN box to be in our lounge room which is where the PC is (currently connected via cable to modem (DSL)), but the tech guy is saying that it's not possible due to the distance, at least not without drilling through walls.

The easiest option atm is to put the box inside the garage, but it also means that our telephone will need to be connected to that box in the garage. Also, I'm not sure how the NBN box will connect to the PC in the lounge room.

I'm a very, very non-tech savvy person, so please excuse me if this seems like a silly question, but I would very much appreciate any advice on this matter. :o

[Lint]

So I've got a technician who was supposed to install our NBN box this morning, but he's saying that the ideal place to install it is our garage, because our external NBN box is just outside of our garage. I wanted the internal NBN box to be in our lounge room which is where the PC is (currently connected via cable to modem (DSL)), but the tech guy is saying that it's not possible due to the distance, at least not without drilling through walls.

The easiest option atm is to put the box inside the garage, but it also means that our telephone will need to be connected to that box in the garage. Also, I'm not sure how the NBN box will connect to the PC in the lounge room.

I'm a very, very non-tech savvy person, so please excuse me if this seems like a silly question, but I would very much appreciate any advice on this matter. :o

I don't have the NBN, but it sounds like the technician is looking out for his own interests and not yours. However I'm not sure if he's contractually obligated to locate the connection box where you want. He may refer you to a local cabling technician that can run a cable to your lounge the painful way.

However if you have a free power outlet at both your garage and lounge you can use a set of powerline adaptors to exploit the existing electrical wiring in your home for data transmission to your lounge. I currently do this for my cable TV service.

Alternatively depending on your house design would you consider going wireless? You can base a wireless router in the garage to provide internet via wifi. All you'd need to do is install a wireless card in your PC in order to receive the signal. Only problem is that areas furthest from your garage may not have the best wireless signal. This can be solved by installing additional transmitters around the house but that is another additional cost.


http://www.nbnco.com.au/content/dam/nbnco/documents/nbn-fibre-user-guide.pdf

[kup]

So I've got a technician who was supposed to install our NBN box this morning, but he's saying that the ideal place to install it is our garage, because our external NBN box is just outside of our garage. I wanted the internal NBN box to be in our lounge room which is where the PC is (currently connected via cable to modem (DSL)), but the tech guy is saying that it's not possible due to the distance, at least not without drilling through walls.

The easiest option atm is to put the box inside the garage, but it also means that our telephone will need to be connected to that box in the garage. Also, I'm not sure how the NBN box will connect to the PC in the lounge room.

I'm a very, very non-tech savvy person, so please excuse me if this seems like a silly question, but I would very much appreciate any advice on this matter. :o

Yep, that's total BS. All houses have the ability to reconnect cables though the ceiling/walls. I had an Optus Technician come in earlier in the month and he connected the modem in the living room (front of house) and through the ceiling, pulled the telephone cable to the kitchen (back of house).

He is just telling you BS so he doesn't have to make the effort.

As Lint mentioned, perhaps wireless would most likely be the best option for you. You don't really game or anything of the sort to require a 100% stable internet connection. Given how you have described your internet usage in the past, WiFi would be perfectly good for you and a much richer experience with the NBN.

[GoktimusPrime]

I called my ISP... was on hold for 2h and their techie division had closed by time we got connected. :rolleyes: :mad: So I've told the operator to get hold of a techie first and then call me back tomorrow evening.

Then the initial NBN technician called me back and told me that because our place is two-storeys, he cannot run wires under the house. And apparently there's a danger with running the wiring through walls. Anyway... awaiting a second opinion tomorrow. :rolleyes:

[kup]

I called my ISP... was on hold for 2h and their techie division had closed by time we got connected. :rolleyes: :mad: So I've told the operator to get hold of a techie first and then call me back tomorrow evening.

Then the initial NBN technician called me back and told me that because our place is two-storeys, he cannot run wires under the house. And apparently there's a danger with running the wiring through walls. Anyway... awaiting a second opinion tomorrow. :rolleyes:

It's possible that since this is government ran, they want to avoid any possibility of mishaps by restricting what the technicians can do. They probably don't want to risk tradies getting injured or killed doing stuff like it happened with the insulation scandal.

To add some logic - If the wall has powerpoints then you can run cables through.

[GoktimusPrime]

So another techie came today and explained to me that he couldn't install the NBN box inside our lounge room or any other room because it would be too hazardous for him to do so. And quite frankly, my convenience isn't worth putting a human life at risk, so I told him to install it in the garage.

So now it's sitting in the garage, and I have no idea how to wirelessly connect my desktop PC to that box that isn't hooked up to any computer. The instructions supplied by my ISP tells me to go to my Wifi settings on my computer, which I have NO idea how to do. I tried to call the tech support number and the automated system placed me in a queue and said that there would be an expected 30 min wait. Yeah... cos last time I heard that I waited for 2 hours for nothing. :mad: Not doing that again.

So if anyone could provide any assistance, it would be greatly appreciated.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Can your PC receive a wi-fi signal? If it can, see below:

Look at your system tray and find the icon as indicated (and applicable):

Win 7/8:

http://i.imgur.com/unDRsmt.jpg

Win 10 :

http://i.imgur.com/BS9Xt38.png

Click on the name that belongs to your network (it should be on a card or a piece of paperwork) and then type in the password (on your paperwork) when prompted for it.

You should be connected providing the password is correct.

If your computer can't receive a wi-fi signal, then you should've been given a wi-fi dongle that looks something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/LilpTLC.jpg

There should be detailed instructions with your paperwork on how to install the dongle (if you've been given one).

Otherwise if you don't have a dongle (:D), and you don't see those icons, you need to manually enter the info.

So go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Centre (or something similar) > Setup a new connection or network (or something similar) > Manually connect to a wireless network.

Enter all your details that have been provided and proceed to connect.

I'm using Win 10, so the section in the network centre may be labelled differently if you're using Win7/8.

[GoktimusPrime]

My PC doesn't have a wifi signal icon. I tried going to Control Panel, but the only option given to me is "Connect using DSL or cable that requires a user name and password."

Neither my ISP or the NBN tech provided me with a dongle. :(

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Sounds like you don't have wi-fi connectivity built-in then.

You'll either have to pester your ISP for a dongle, or try to run a LAN cable from the garage to your PC.

[GoktimusPrime]

Sounds like you don't have wi-fi connectivity built-in then.

You'll either have to pester your ISP for a dongle, or try to run a LAN cable from the garage to your PC.
Yeah, the latter isn't possible without creating a tripping hazard. I've posted on my ISP's FB page. Thanks for your help. :)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

No worries!

Hope you get given a dongle -- then you will be truly fulfilled! :D:D:D:D:D

[GoktimusPrime]

Useless ISP... on hold with them for nearly an hour today, and they gave me these options:
* Get an electrician to come in and install data points, at my expense.
* Purchase an external wifi adapter, at my expense.

:rolleyes: The second option is significantly cheaper, although the first one would have support from my ISP -- but I would have to call them again and go on hold again and... gah! I'm gonna go with option 2.

[jazzcomp]

Anyone knowledgeable on winscp?

[Demonac]

Does anyone know how to fix a win 7 reboot loop?

[Megatran]

My tv has lost a few pixels on the screen. Is there an easy way to fix it? (warranty has long past).


Does anyone know how to fix a win 7 reboot loop?
Hope you got it solved.

[Demonac]

I had to rewind a few updates that seemed to trigger it. It didn't help that I didn't have a windows recovery disc handy.

On to your problem...I don't think dead pixels can be brought back.

[prjkt]

Hooking up a computer and playing an epileptic inducing video of flashing solid primary colours for a while can sometimes fix stuck pixels, though if they're truly dead, there's. Of much that can be done

[Megatran]

On to your problem...I don't think dead pixels can be brought back.
But ... but I've been watching zombie shows on the tv. :p

[GoktimusPrime]

Google Chrome has stopped working for me. I get the error message: This application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe

Help!

[Borgeman]

Google Chrome has stopped working for me. I get the error message: This application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe

Help!

Reinstall Chrome. Backup your bookmarks if you want/have any.

Edit: To add, first try reinstalling without touching the current installation. I know the reinstall "fixes" the whatever failed.

If thats a dead end, then do a clean reinstall

[GoktimusPrime]

I can't access Google from IE. Is there a way to reinstall Chrome without needing to download anything (or use the internet at all)? i.e. is there a "reinstall" command file? If so, where would I find it?

[GoktimusPrime]

IE is just hopeless. I've installed Mozilla Firefox which is working just fine for me now.

[Borgeman]

You could have used your phone via your home wireless to download the install file as an alternative, then copied it across to your pc.

you could also use any other search engine if google was failing on IE

[GoktimusPrime]

I was using Bing, but all the links for Chrome kept on pointing to Google's site, leading back to my original problem.

[Tober]

So I'm looking at buying a budget 3D printer. Specifically, this one:

http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_641324.html

I'm somewhat concerned about the power supply though. Would I just be able to use a standard PC power cable with that 220V power supply, or would I need to use either the USA or EU cable with a step-down-converter or similar? :confused:

I tried asking GearBest, they were no real help.

[DELTAprime]

So I'm looking at buying a budget 3D printer. Specifically, this one:

http://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_641324.html

I'm somewhat concerned about the power supply though. Would I just be able to use a standard PC power cable with that 220V power supply, or would I need to use either the USA or EU cable with a step-down-converter or similar? :confused:

I tried asking GearBest, they were no real help.

TLDR: It will work here, you will just need a travel adapter, not a transformer or other converter, unless it uses a figure 8 cable in which case just grab a local one from Jaycar instead of a travel adapter.

Long answer: I see they list the power requirements as 110/220. That will mean it has a switching PSU. The US and Canada uses 110v, Japan uses 100v which is really bad for electronics but close enough to the US spec that US devices work in Japan. The vast majority of the developed world uses 220 to 240v including us. Most electronics made these days are made to work everywhere so they auto switch between 110v and 220v. Have a look at the fine print on your electronics and you will see most of them made recently list on their power brick a range between 100 to 240v. PC PSUs have had the ability to switch since at least the early 90s, but back then you had to flip a switch on the back of the PSU, now it's all just automatic. So yeah, you can use any electronics in Australia that have a switching PSU, you just will need a travel adaptor or a AU figure 8 cable if your devices uses that.

http://www.powercablewarehouse.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/i/figure_8_1.jpg

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Thanks DELTAprime! I think I have it sorted out now. Just doing further research into making sure I get a decent printer.:confused:h