It runs quick, no real problems. All main applications work. Just installed the webcam.
(It is a microsoft one so updated drivers on their site :) ).
Found google chrome as a browser really flies, much faster than IE8.
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Memory Transplant
Decided the laptop could do with more memory.
It can support up to 4 gig (had 1 gig), but 32 bit windows can recognise 3gig.
Ordered it from crucial, got the exact spec and a matched pair as well by using the details on their website. Laptops are muh more piccy in memory than home build desktops.
Took out the 2x512meg modules and fitted 2 x 2gig modules.
Not as easy as updating normal pc memory, getting the covers off under the bottom is a bit fiddly, but the operation worked.
Certainly runs faster but it will show more with memory hungry apps.
I now have a pair of Samsung 512meg SODIMMS without a home :(
It can support up to 4 gig (had 1 gig), but 32 bit windows can recognise 3gig.
Ordered it from crucial, got the exact spec and a matched pair as well by using the details on their website. Laptops are muh more piccy in memory than home build desktops.
Took out the 2x512meg modules and fitted 2 x 2gig modules.
Not as easy as updating normal pc memory, getting the covers off under the bottom is a bit fiddly, but the operation worked.
Certainly runs faster but it will show more with memory hungry apps.
I now have a pair of Samsung 512meg SODIMMS without a home :(
Saturday, 23 May 2009
CD Bargin
Picked up a real bargin in HMV this afternoon.
Box set of 5 Simon & Garfunkel CDs + A DVD concert in Central Park (The New York one, not Scunthorpes). For the bargin price of £10.00
Even better I had a £10.00 Voucher from Barclaycard.
Its all the great stuff they did in the 60s.
May take a while to getting round to listening to all of it
Box set of 5 Simon & Garfunkel CDs + A DVD concert in Central Park (The New York one, not Scunthorpes). For the bargin price of £10.00
Even better I had a £10.00 Voucher from Barclaycard.
Its all the great stuff they did in the 60s.
May take a while to getting round to listening to all of it
Thursday, 21 May 2009
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Windows 7 V
After a painless installation, Windows 7 is up and running. A beta of Kaspersky antivirus has been installed.
Only real snag was finding where the network setup was hidden to set the IP address manually, instead of using DHCP.
This post is being typed on the laptop and sent over the wireless network so everything is working so far.
The desktop and menus are quite different,but initial impressions I like it. Seems fairly quick but its on a dual core processor so it should be. 1 Meg Ram.
Right back to exploring and installing some software.
Only real snag was finding where the network setup was hidden to set the IP address manually, instead of using DHCP.
This post is being typed on the laptop and sent over the wireless network so everything is working so far.
The desktop and menus are quite different,but initial impressions I like it. Seems fairly quick but its on a dual core processor so it should be. 1 Meg Ram.
Right back to exploring and installing some software.
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Windows 7 IV
Windows 7 installed on the laptop.
If I can get the wireless network to connect tonight I'll be happy.
It looks good good, and seems to be working all ok. Just setting up the AV & firewall first.
If I can get the wireless network to connect tonight I'll be happy.
It looks good good, and seems to be working all ok. Just setting up the AV & firewall first.
Star Trek
Saw the new Star Trek film on sunday.
Not been to the cinema for ages. Really enjoyed it. This on goes back to the time the crew or the original series were just starting out. All the original characters are there, just new actors, well with one exception.
Worth going to see.
Not been to the cinema for ages. Really enjoyed it. This on goes back to the time the crew or the original series were just starting out. All the original characters are there, just new actors, well with one exception.
Worth going to see.
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