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I can sympathise - I too am a techno-numpty, and even worse, I'm not willing to learn. Fortunately Anita has the gumption and patience to keep us afloat with all things computer.
I'm sure your files can all be transferred quite easily - depending where you were to buy a laptop from, perhaps you could persuade the sellers to transfer the files from your old PC to a CD or pen drive, which could then be put into your laptop. Always a way, you just have to find someone willing to do it for you :)
I have to get a new laptop next year as mine won't update to Windows 11
There's a computer place round the corner so I'll just get them to do it. They charge a fee but rather pay that then spend hours messing about. Nothing worse than fighting with a computer.
Just dug out my "granddaughter's" unused laptop. It's an HP with a 15.5" screen; apart from that I have no idea of its performance.
Anyway, I'm using it now to talk to you. My next task is to see if I can 'cut and paste' images.
It's embarrassing: I have a PhD in theoretical physics; spent thirty years working in one of the largest commercial research laboratories in the UK, reaching the position of Principle Research Scientist, yet when it comes to computers I'm a complete numpty. Even my partner can do things with her smart phone that leave me baffled. If I could work out how to cut and paste with my smart phone I would use it solely to post on AoS.
In the 80s I was programming games for the ZX Spectrum. Then did COBOL and machine code.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Now I have to ask 'young people' in the office how to change the colours on my spreadsheet tabs. (It's a right click. I think.)
I just used the website Fiverr to fix a bug on my website, it was done in minutes, £30, outstanding value. I tried fixing it myself and it was so bloody difficult! Also I recommend the laptop I just bought myself if Barry shopping around - Lenovo Yoga 7i, about £800, sturdy build, lighting fast, holds a long charge, good sound/graphics.
Mike's laptop sounds like a good 'un, but rather more than I was prepared to spend. I changed my laptop 18 months ago and got one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HP-Chromebo...s%2C136&sr=8-5
Does everything I need it to do, and a decent size screen. I get about 8-10 hours on the battery, I just leave it on charge when not in use.
I could afford it cos of the refund I got on the original price of my old laptop, in their crazy insurance scheme which they no longer offer!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Yeah, you were lucky with that one. Schemes that actually benefit customers tend not to stick around long, bad for business I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikeandvan
Gonna get the popcorn in for the Mullahs vs the Joos big showdown. But will Russia back Iran? ? ? Remember the narrative of 'Threads' was that it all started with the US and the Soviets fighting a proxy war in Iran.
The only thing I remember about 'Threads' was the traffic warden with the SLR.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikeandvan