Computer Help

[ONeill]

FWIW there is a part workable alternative solution to macbook keyboard issues .
Here's what I sent to my daughter, she had one key not working.

Dear daughter,
To get around your macbook keyboard issue,
You need the keyboard icon in the menu, beside the volume icon on the desktop.
If it's not there
go to
<System prefs>
<Keyboard>
<Show keyboard character prefs in the menu bar>    activate it

Then go to the desktop and click on the keyboard icon  in the menu (beside the volume icon)
select  <Keyboard Viewer>
and abrakaddabra you have a workable keyboard on the desktop screen.
and it works in conjunction with the real keyboard.

Your loving Dad.

ood man. hank you for ha. I'll ive i a ry. For a Monahan man and despie your obvious limiaions you have o some use.

[ONeill]

Well holy smokes - didn't it work. What can I say?

[dec]

What can I say?

Words containing T.

[Sandy Hill]

Just got a new laptop which has Windows 8 on it. Have read somewhere that I don't need to add any security features like anti-virus, anti spyware etc. Any observations or recommendations?

[Hardy]

Well holy smokes - didn't it work. What can I say?

Congratlations.

Ah fck!

[Syferus]

Just got a new laptop which has Windows 8 on it. Have read somewhere that I don't need to add any security features like anti-virus, anti spyware etc. Any observations or recommendations?

Might as well download and install AVG Free, it's, err, free and is more than enough coverage for most.

[All of a Sludden]

Just got a new laptop which has Windows 8 on it. Have read somewhere that I don't need to add any security features like anti-virus, anti spyware etc. Any observations or recommendations?

How are you finding Windows 8?

[Main Street]

FWIW there is a part workable alternative solution to macbook keyboard issues .
Here's what I sent to my daughter, she had one key not working.

Dear daughter,
To get around your macbook keyboard issue,
You need the keyboard icon in the menu, beside the volume icon on the desktop.
If it's not there
go to
<System prefs>
<Keyboard>
<Show keyboard character prefs in the menu bar>    activate it

Then go to the desktop and click on the keyboard icon  in the menu (beside the volume icon)
select  <Keyboard Viewer>
and abrakaddabra you have a workable keyboard on the desktop screen.
and it works in conjunction with the real keyboard.

Your loving Dad.

ood man. hank you for ha. I'll ive i a ry. For a Monahan man and despie your obvious limiaions you have o some use.

Offering a (partly workable) solution to a problem is easy, explaining it in a way that even a Tyronie can understand, is indeed a gift.

[Sandy Hill]

Just got a new laptop which has Windows 8 on it. Have read somewhere that I don't need to add any security features like anti-virus, anti spyware etc. Any observations or recommendations?

How are you finding Windows 8?

Only using it for a day or so--it takes a bit of getting used to! One thing I miss is not being able to download the Google toolbar; at least I don't think I can do.

[Sandy Hill]

Just got a new laptop which has Windows 8 on it. Have read somewhere that I don't need to add any security features like anti-virus, anti spyware etc. Any observations or recommendations?

Might as well download and install AVG Free, it's, err, free and is more than enough coverage for most.

Had it installed on my last laptop but it slows things down a lot---but with Windows 8 is AVG necessary?

[Syferus]

Just got a new laptop which has Windows 8 on it. Have read somewhere that I don't need to add any security features like anti-virus, anti spyware etc. Any observations or recommendations?

Might as well download and install AVG Free, it's, err, free and is more than enough coverage for most.

Had it installed on my last laptop but it slows things down a lot---but with Windows 8 is AVG necessary?

What were the specs of your last laptop compared to this one? AVG is relatively lightweight in my experience and shouldn't really be noticeable on even entry-level laptops being produced today.

Anyway, you would probably be fine with the OS-level protection like Windows Defender unless you need a anti-virus program to vet *ahem* questionable downloads.

[Sandy Hill]

Just got a new laptop which has Windows 8 on it. Have read somewhere that I don't need to add any security features like anti-virus, anti spyware etc. Any observations or recommendations?

Might as well download and install AVG Free, it's, err, free and is more than enough coverage for most.

Had it installed on my last laptop but it slows things down a lot---but with Windows 8 is AVG necessary?

What were the specs of your last laptop compared to this one? AVG is relatively lightweight in my experience and shouldn't really be noticeable on even entry-level laptops being produced today.

Anyway, you would probably be fine with the OS-level protection like Windows Defender unless you need a anti-virus program to vet *ahem* questionable downloads.

My last one had an 80 gig hard disc and 1 gig  of RAM---I think!  Don't download any "ahem" stuff:-)

[GAA 125]

I am looking for a reliable web hosting service, anyone point me in the right direction ?

It is to host a CMS website, averaging ~500 visitors daily. I have previously used ipage and justhost but I have not been impressed with the speed of the website.

Any advice or tips much appreciated.

[GAA 125]

anyone ?

[Armaghgeddon]

Go Daddy?