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  1. David Smith

    New wifi router. How to input the new password on my laptop?

    Situation is....... Virgin gave me a new router. The engineer changed the password on my phone and my laptop. For some reason, after 2 months, the laptop has forgotten the new password and is only showing the old defunct one. (Phone is fine). I cannot find a way to put the new one back in...
  2. David Smith

    Alvor......Portugal, in June. Any suggestions?

    Never been to Portugal. Alvor is on the coast, next to an en estuary. There is a reserve within walking distance. Being June I am not expecting anything special but hopefully there will be different birds to those seen in the UK. Any ideas/suggestions etc. appreciated. Many thanks
  3. David Smith

    Spider uestion...........how did it make this web?

    Spider Question...........how did it make this web? No photo.........sadly window cleaner came before I could photograph it :( Outside our patio door we have a pergola and the 2 wooden upright end posts are approx. 900mm apart. The spider managed to get a thread from left post to right post...
  4. David Smith

    Should I download this ???

    I have standard lap top that operates with Windows 8 (I will upgrade to 10). Quite often, when I switch on, a box appears that tells me I need the latest APPLE download. It all looks very official but as far as I know my computer has nothing on it that is in any way connected to Apple. So, any...
  5. David Smith

    My web site problem........help needed please

    I have had my website (clearsky photography) for many years. It was set up and managed/run by a guy in Manchester who did it as a side-line. Any problems I just emailed him and it was quickly sorted. As I got older and had health problems I let it slide so a)didn't renew with Namesco and b) told...
  6. David Smith

    WOW.......Jack Snipe at bottom of our garden!!!

    We have a small stream at the bottom of the garden.........it used to be maybe 2 foot deep but now just inches. Taking a stroll we paused to look at a Wren in the brambles and unbelievably........looking down...we were looking directly at a Jack Snipe-maybe 5 feet away. It just stayed (frozen)...
  7. David Smith

    Samsung Galaxy Ace.......problem with settings...help needed

    For some reason it has stopped alerting me with sound when I get a text. I have gone into settings and cannot find a reason i.e. the 'silent' button isn't ticked. I have tried selecting a new alert sound.........it would normally make that noise so you can decide if it's what you want.....no...
  8. David Smith

    UK Starlings.........is there a BIG increase in numbers this year ?

    Having lived in this house for 30 years we remember getting so many Starling they were (to us) a real nuisance e.g. we could not leave washing out and the car was regularly covered in purple poo :( (from the berries they ate). For some reason they virtually disappeared.........just the odd ones...
  9. David Smith

    Google Earth.....can someone recommend a safe download

    New(ish) computer. 3 months ago that would have looked a silly question........even to me. But having downloaded a seemingly safe prog' and being bitten I am now very wary. If someone can give me a link to a safe download it would be appreciated. Thanks
  10. David Smith

    How do I copy/burn music to a cd?

    I hope this isn't duplicated as I typed it all out, pressed 'submit' and it disappeared Grhhhh :) This is a new Toshiba laptop running Windows 8.1 I have ripped/copied a music cd to the library. I was told that modern laptops come complete with a program to copy/burn but I cannot find one. When...
  11. David Smith

    I've been scammed ARGHHHHH

    New lap top with windows 10 (which I do not like :) ) The browser is "Edge" and I decided to download Firefox as that was the one I used on the old laptop (this one). I clicked on the "run" button and something came up (not sure what) that made me think.........hang on---that doesn't look right...
  12. David Smith

    CClaner is taking 1 hour to analyse....any idea why ??

    I had CCleaner on my old desk top and its on my old laptop. When I click "analyse" it took perhaps 20/30 seconds to complete. I downloaded it to my new laptop. When I now click "analyse" it takes up to an hour to complete............this is what happens......... 1)there is a 'bar' at the top...
  13. David Smith

    Windows 10...no Office......how to open word documents ?

    New laptop which came without Office. I have transferred all my documents etc. from the old laptop. When I tried to open my word documents it tells me I can't do it without downloading Office. I believe there are downloads which will allow me open them. Can anyone advise a good free download...
  14. David Smith

    A couple "firewall" questions e.g. what is one ??

    My new laptop came with a free anti-virus trial which I chose not to renew with the paid version. After(BF) advice I downloaded the free AVAST. Now...........every time I switch on I get a warning telling me that my "Firewall is switched off". So................. 1) Does the free AVAST have this...
  15. David Smith

    Norfolk Holiday questions (next July)

    Never been to Norfolk........apart from a quick visit for work. We are staying in Weybourne (North Norfolk) not far from Blakeney. We enjoy bird watching, walking, site seeing, cycling (road or paths) So.........considering it's July (not the best time of the year for birds) I would appreciate...
  16. David Smith

    Which is best free Google Earth version ?

    On my old laptop I found that one of the older versions was much easier to use than (what was at the time) the latest version. Now I have the new laptop is that still the case or should I simply download what is offered ?
  17. David Smith

    What is the virgin cable/device for?...can it sort my wifi problem out?

    Following my previous post re' new laptop and poor wifi connection. It measures approx 600mm. It has a USB type connection at each end and on one end there is attached this device. On one side it simply has the Virgin logo and the word sync. On the other side it says.......NETGEAR wireless 11N...
  18. David Smith

    new laptop..........keep losing internet connection.

    Before I throw this new laptop through the window can someone advise please. The old laptop must be 8 years old. The new one is a Toshiba with windows 10. When (with the old one) I go on wifi at home there is no problem. With the new one I am constantly losing the connection. When I click on the...
  19. David Smith

    Are plastic nest boxes any good....will birds use them ??

    Looking in our local JTF I saw some reasonably priced plastic nest boxes....they looked quite good and easy to clean etc. TBH maybe a bit on the large side. BUT.......... Anyone any idea if birds would use them (as against wooden ones)?
  20. David Smith

    UK Butterfly question (Comma)

    In todays sunshine there was a beautiful Comma in our garden. It made me realise that I had not seen one for weeks. So.............. where do they go/what do they do in those wet, cold spells ?
  21. David Smith

    Formatting new USB problems.....any advice??

    I purchased a new USB to transfer folders/files to my new lap top. I plug it in and the computer calls it "removable disc E. It tells me..........."It is not formatted...do I want to format it" ? I click yes. A box tells me "If I format it-I will lose all information" (no problem as it's brand...
  22. David Smith

    Never seen this before !!

    I enjoy bird watch but am by no means a expert..........some of you may have seen this before but it surprised me. While cycling through farm-land last week I stopped to watch a Kestrel that was "attempting" to hover but was being mobbed by Swallows............sometimes just one and sometimes up...
  23. David Smith

    Which free photo editing software is best ??

    For years I have used Fotofiltre as an easy/simple photo processor. Most times I just sharpen/adjust some contrast & maybe lighten/darken etc. I have just got a new laptop so am wondering...........is there anything newer/better than that. I don't do enough to justify Photoshop. Thanks
  24. David Smith

    Google Chrome questions please.

    My new laptop has windows 10. I tried to download directions via MapQuest today and got a message to the affect........... "OOPS.........windows 10 does not support this......you will need to download Google Chrome as your (think it said) browser" So........... exactly what is Google Chrome ...
  25. David Smith

    Llandridod Wells.........where is it ??

    I have a question about Llandridod Wells (spelling??) According to my map it is in Powys but none of the BF sub-sections show Powys.......which is the correct sub-section for me ?? Thanks
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