Wants Macca's Babies
Location: Chorley Lancs
Posts: 19,345
I'm Steve.
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 just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
T/T: Inspire Monarch, X200 tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Blue. Phono: Project Tube Box CD: Marantz CD6006 (UK Edition); Amp: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated.
Speakers: KEF Reference 3, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Arcam A75 integrated, Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers
A/V:
LG OLED65 G56LS, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL T9i sub.
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Drunken Administrator
Location: Staffordshire, England
Posts: 43,383
I'm Martin.
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.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
Fount Master & Administrator
Location: Essex
Posts: 37,801
I'm openingabottleofwine.
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.
Barry
Drunken Administrator
Location: Staffordshire, England
Posts: 43,383
I'm Martin.
In the 80s I was programming games for the ZX Spectrum. Then did COBOL and machine code.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.)
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
Senior Member
Location: Brighton, UK.
Posts: 3,723
I'm Mike.
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.
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.
Wants Macca's Babies
Location: Chorley Lancs
Posts: 19,345
I'm Steve.
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 just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
T/T: Inspire Monarch, X200 tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Blue. Phono: Project Tube Box CD: Marantz CD6006 (UK Edition); Amp: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated.
Speakers: KEF Reference 3, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Arcam A75 integrated, Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers
A/V:
LG OLED65 G56LS, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL T9i sub.
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Senior Member
Location: Brighton, UK.
Posts: 3,723
I'm Mike.
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!!
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.
Wants Macca's Babies
Location: Chorley Lancs
Posts: 19,345
I'm Steve.
Yeah, you were lucky with that one. Schemes that actually benefit customers tend not to stick around long, bad for business I suppose.
I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in
T/T: Inspire Monarch, X200 tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Blue. Phono: Project Tube Box CD: Marantz CD6006 (UK Edition); Amp: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated.
Speakers: KEF Reference 3, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables
T'other system:
Echo Dot, Arcam A75 integrated, Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers
A/V:
LG OLED65 G56LS, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL T9i sub.
KICKSTARTER: ENABLING SCAMMERS SINCE 2009
Senior Member
Location: Brighton, UK.
Posts: 3,723
I'm Mike.
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.
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.
Drunken Administrator
Location: Staffordshire, England
Posts: 43,383
I'm Martin.
The only thing I remember about 'Threads' was the traffic warden with the SLR.
Current Lash Up:
TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.
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