Technical corner........

25 Sep 2008

laptop n pc became infected from same person own fault dowmloadin shite lol tis windows that is infected ..will try what you suggested tomorrow as pc is currently ignorin me n all my requests n will get bk to you asap

29 Sep 2008

5 Oct 2008

Hi all

....thinking about getting an Ipod or something similar.....any suggestions/recommendations??
Gary...

5 Oct 2008

wor lass has FINALLY got a machine that she can connect to SH to, at home.
Never one for an easy life she has a HP web book with integral camera... woop woop splendid says...
Unfortunately. we can neither download messenger or get the 'Gaim' messenger system, that is in with Linux operating system that she purchased, to utilise the camera. Now, this may not be much of a problem as she can look knackered when working a long day. But at least with a working camera I would have the option of viewing or not.
Please... how can we either install MSN messenger (no CD drive) or use the camera with Linux's 'Gaim' messenger thingiemebob.
in edit- the HP notebook thing doesn't even know it has a camera... so can't get it to recognise itself. (can hardware be using some sort of hallucinogen?)
Answers on a postcard.
super
thanks in advance

5 Oct 2008

This may be a really silly question but why are you using Linux and not XP or Vista??
I know a lot of folks do use Linux but in your case I am not sure why you have it???
Gary....

5 Oct 2008

ok gary i got a question for ya, im having a nightmare with chat since they changed the server into one a few weeks ago (yes i know its changed back now) when i go to log into chat i get grey screens eventually i manage to get in and after half hour if im lucky my chat goes slow and freezes this is everytime i go into chat i then have to re boot my lappy and when i eventually get back in nobody else has had the problem ive had. any ideas please as this is the only site im having this problem with

5 Oct 2008

Sorry I can't help regarding this site maybe try posting in the chat forum problem section so the folks in the know can help....
Gary xx

5 Oct 2008

thanks gary i did about a week ago got no replies :cry:

5 Oct 2008

Quote by gary-danne
This may be a really silly question but why are you using Linux and not XP or Vista??
I know a lot of folks do use Linux but in your case I am not sure why you have it???
Gary....

net books ususally come pre loaded with an op system and the cheaper ones seem to opt for Linux as you can save a whole load of cash if you don't have to pay Mr Gates for his shiney, shiney quality op system rolleyes

Splendid, you should have a usb port, to install it form a memory stick, or a flash drive of some sort on the web book, possibly a CF or SD card. If you can plug it into another pc (maybe using a card reader- only about £5 from ebuyer) you can copy the install for Messenger onto it, you still need to be online to install it though.
If you can't find the install or get it in (think you might need a few other Microsoft things like Dotnet) you know where to find me (yep, i'll be on MSN laughing at you) :mrgreen:

5 Oct 2008

Quote by splendid_
wor lass has FINALLY got a machine that she can connect to SH to, at home.
Never one for an easy life she has a HP web book with integral camera... woop woop splendid says...
Unfortunately. we can neither download messenger or get the 'Gaim' messenger system, that is in with Linux operating system that she purchased, to utilise the camera. Now, this may not be much of a problem as she can look knackered when working a long day. But at least with a working camera I would have the option of viewing or not.
Please... how can we either install MSN messenger (no CD drive) or use the camera with Linux's 'Gaim' messenger thingiemebob.
in edit- the HP notebook thing doesn't even know it has a camera... so can't get it to recognise itself. (can hardware be using some sort of hallucinogen?)
Answers on a postcard.
super
thanks in advance

gaim (or pidgin as it is now) doesn't support webcams yet. Do you happen to know what distribution of linux it's running or what kernel version?
This MSN client does:

But it's not clear if linux is recognising the webcam, try aMSN for starters and if it doesn't work, then more information will be required about the flavour of linux being run.

6 Oct 2008

thanks chaps.... we are working our way around this with your guidence.
It would seem that Wor lass is looking to move to the dark side and give Bill gates some of her hard earned dosh. I am opposing that and attempting to help. I will keep you updated.
and cheers meaty rolleyes

7 Oct 2008

hi gary
here is one for you...
I have always been able to open and watch video clips with no problem until a week ago when suddenly all my clips keep buffering then play for a few seconds then buffering then playing then buffering then... you get the picture, puts me right of my stroke wink

any suggestions?
thanks
fry

7 Oct 2008

Quote by fry
hi gary
here is one for you...
I have always been able to open and watch video clips with no problem until a week ago when suddenly all my clips keep buffering then play for a few seconds then buffering then playing then buffering then... you get the picture, puts me right of my stroke any suggestions?
thanks
fry

Try usuing Videolan, free media player that makes windows media player the equivalent of finding used toilet paper in a box of tissues :thumbup:

7 Oct 2008

Can anyone tell me please what this message means it just popped up while I was reading the forums, I know it has nothing to do with them.
Connection established
Remote user is browsing your library
Connection closed by remote peer
Just seemed a bit freaky! lol

7 Oct 2008

Do you have a firewall switched on?
(go to start, settings, control panel, network and internet settings and click the firewall option. make sure it says 'on')
Do you have a wireless internet system? is it encrypted? (it should be, or someone can access your network/pc/internet connection if it isn't)

8 Oct 2008

Thanks meat, however even the video clips on here keep buffering something that has never happened before, any ideas?

Quote by meat2pleaseu
hi gary
here is one for you...
I have always been able to open and watch video clips with no problem until a week ago when suddenly all my clips keep buffering then play for a few seconds then buffering then playing then buffering then... you get the picture, puts me right of my stroke any suggestions?
thanks
fry

Try usuing Videolan, free media player that makes windows media player the equivalent of finding used toilet paper in a box of tissues :thumbup:

8 Oct 2008

Pause and wait for it to load before playin smile

Could be the site you are on is slow at the mo..
Gary..
Sorry I have no knowledge of Linux yet....when i have more time I will try it...

8 Oct 2008

Quote by fry
Thanks meat, however even the video clips on here keep buffering something that has never happened before, any ideas?
hi gary
here is one for you...
I have always been able to open and watch video clips with no problem until a week ago when suddenly all my clips keep buffering then play for a few seconds then buffering then playing then buffering then... you get the picture, puts me right of my stroke any suggestions?
thanks
fry

Try usuing Videolan, free media player that makes windows media player the equivalent of finding used toilet paper in a box of tissues :thumbup:

In windows media player, go to options and then the performance tab. click the 'set buffer to x seconds' option and have a play with that, see what happens. might be worth testing your internet connection speed too and maybe try doing the old cache clear/update everything thing :wink:

9 Oct 2008

I am having problems in getting messages to appear on the chatroom board. They appear in the section I type them, but dont apperar on the room board. I an on windows XP with 64 bit system.
Hope ypu maybe able to help.
thanks

9 Oct 2008

You need to put a support ticket in on the site they should be able to advise.....not a problem I have ever come across smile

Gary

9 Oct 2008

Quote by scorpio1950
I am having problems in getting messages to appear on the chatroom board. They appear in the section I type them, but dont apperar on the room board. I an on windows XP with 64 bit system.
Hope ypu maybe able to help.
thanks

Maybe this might help?
http://www.swingingheaven.co.uk/swingers-forum/viewpost/2885994.html#2885994

9 Oct 2008

Have mentioned this in the past.....lots of chat room probs can be fixed by loading the latest software.....as above.....good luck smile

Gary

13 Oct 2008

Managed to press something and now i have mega small writing and stuff but only on here loon

so small i cant see what im typing please help me :cry:
(oh and type in mega large to please i might just be able to read it lol

13 Oct 2008

Firefox has a zoom feature for each page
click 'View' at the top, then select 'Zoom' and use the zoom in option (or press ctrl & + together) see if that does it
And get rid of Norton and put AVG free in instead ;)

13 Oct 2008

Thanks meaty kiss

sorted thanks Just waiting for norton to expire wink

13 Oct 2008

Just wanted to add that I actually knew that.
I'm less useless than I think. :smug:

13 Oct 2008

Quote by winchwench
Just wanted to add that I actually knew that.
I'm less useless than I think. :smug:

I now know it too :smug:

13 Oct 2008

Very useful the zoom feature.....some websites seem to have tiny writing on smile

14 Oct 2008

Got yet another puter here to fix thats got nasty spyware on it.....had one last week also....can I remind folks that you need decent protection on the net all the time....please remember to update your antivirus/spyware progs and never ever ever ever click on any advert that says free anti virus/spyware program as I can asssure you it is nothin but a nasty piece of spyware that will pretend to scan your puter and claim you are infected with numerous items....its called scareware and is designed to panic you into downloading it (worst one I have seen is "ultimate av 2008")....and once you do it takes over all sorts of things...it can redirect your browser away from such sites as "avg" "norton"....just dont take the risk....sermon over smile

.....
Gary xx

14 Oct 2008

Quote by gary-danne
Got yet another puter here to fix thats got nasty spyware on it.....had one last week also....can I remind folks that you need decent protection on the net all the time....please remember to update your antivirus/spyware progs and never ever ever ever click on any advert that says free anti virus/spyware program as I can asssure you it is nothin but a nasty piece of spyware that will pretend to scan your puter and claim you are infected with numerous items....its called scareware and is designed to panic you into downloading it (worst one I have seen is "ultimate av 2008")....and once you do it takes over all sorts of things...it can redirect your browser away from such sites as "avg" "norton"....just dont take the risk....sermon over .....
Gary xx

Gary, you really are a superstar with all the help and advice you have given us! worship