jim lyon

On 10/10/2023 at 19:42, cuttsie said:

I have so many passwords I forget them on a weekly basis , when some one demands the pesky thing I have to start rummaging around hoping it’s written down and so on .

is there a way of clearing them all and starting afresh .

zSame with email accounts .

I know only too ell what you mean, esp. as Google - gmail are so paranoid about security they all too frequently (for my taste !) demand I make up a new one & I'm now beginning to run out of easy ideas to create them. However, I do tend to save them on my memory stick - though that needs re-organising far too often - sigh - HTH?

21 minutes ago, cuttsie said:

Now there is a big stink going off about kids of just 6 or 7 years old being given sex lessons at school .

From my "surfing the net" it now seems that both in America (where it seems to have started?) & here, any sex talks given to young kids @ school are heavily biased towards converting them to being VERY woke! - So, it seems the "wokists"  want to gain power by brain washing young kids when they are still vulnerable & thus making the next generation as "neurotic" as they are?

7 hours ago, Jack Grey said:

Sir Keir Starmer wants to give voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds if Labour wins the next general election

 

Winston Churchill once commented: 'If a man is not a socialist by the time he is 20, he has no heart. If he is not a conservative by the time he is 40, he has no brain.'

 

Starmer calculates that if schoolchildren gravitate to the political left, bringing them on to the electoral roll would maximise his party's chances at the ballot box.

 

True, but by that logic, why shouldn't 14-year-olds get the vote? Or those aged 12?

 

Surely if people are deemed too immature at 16 to decide whether or not they should drink alcohol, smoke, drive or get a tattoo, they shouldn't be entrusted with voting – a decision that will affect the future of millions of their fellow citizens?

 

Equally, minors have no property, no dependants, no tax liabilities, none of the responsibilities that impel electors to vote with their heads rather than their hearts.

A reasonable basic  starting point is that our species is TECHNICALLY ADVANCED & SOCIALLY PRIMITIVE !

Put it another way, given that 90% of our species are dysfunctional as despite being born Democratic & sociable (Kurt Lewin), by age 2 most have been screwed up by abusive parents who then for no valid reason blame the kids by labelling it "The terrible 2s" This is an inter generational curse as each generation never learns to del with their problems & screws up the next generation!

Basically, the longer you live in this dystopic species, the more you'll be screwed up by it!

 A good primer is PT.1 of the sci fi film series MATRIX - Should you wish to work out our present version of our MATRIX, it's my view that they are formed from

   CORRUPT POLITICIANS/GIANT CORPORATIONS /PSYCHOPATHIC OLIGARCHIES ( e g World Economic Forum)

For an excellent explanation of MATRIX, go to @YOU TUBE@ & look up @EINZEL GANGER@

Also, one of the VERY few good psychologists on this subject is ALICE MILLER - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

And for those yet to work it out, our corrupt politicians, ETC  have deliberately rigged the conventional education system so as to have us "dumbed down" by not teaching us

  PROBLEM SOLVING / CRITICAL THINKING - RIGOUR/LOGIC* - CAUSALITY TRAINS (in order to work out ORIGINAL CAUSE )

The reason for this is that our corrupt politicians do NOT want to be constantly challenged by an intelligent population! ( From my research this seems to be a GLOBAL problem!

*Not being formally taught logic, we're forced to fall back on the Aristotelian logic still in common usage. Beig rubbish, forget about it & stRT USING non Newtonian multi  causal  holistic logic - FAR SUPERIOR!

  Cheers,

   Jim

LOOKING FOR SOME RECOMMENDATIONS ON BUYING COOKING UTENSILS ( ALL UN-COATED STAINLESS STEEL) - & I prefer to avoid Pro cook, as not only are they pricey, but have a limited choice!

 ONE AIR FRYER ( My understanding is that AIR Fryers don't mix well with liquids such as sauces, etc., thus the need for pots,etc.[ Also, can anbody recommend value for money Air FRYER 
books for vegetarians? ] )

 To this also ONE SMALL(6.6"/6.5 cms) pot 

 ONE MEDIUM 7.4"/185 cms) pot

 ONE UNCOATED STAINLESS STEEL WOK

 @ ( 11.2"/280cms)  

While I've looked round the obvious places in Sheffield, they seem too often to be NINE piece sets which I prefer to avoid, so I can keep the cost down! Despite that, reasonably matching 
style would be ideal :) 

  Cheers,
   Jim

Hi,

      Thanks for the interest about the Pulsar, self winding watch  Would you be good enough to give me some more details as to how to locate Atkinson's?

Also, some idea of what your service cost you would also  help.

  Cheers,

    Jim

Hi,
   I'm still running on a steep learning curve on computers-internet. The basic system I've got is a Dell that I bought as a complete kit around 2004 with a Windows 7 tower, which 
now has a basic upgrade of a Windows 10 tower I bought off my oldest son as he was wanting to upgrade to a more games oriented set up. I've been using it for sometime now & it's been 
basically OK until a while back when I was using a multi/(4) port USB digital connector by "UGREEN" which appeared to burn itself out. However, unplugging it from the rest of the
circuit & carrying on using it without the multi USB port, the system seemed to be working OK. 
 Since then, the present problem is that I've lost my internet connection. This wasn't part way through me using it. But rather a question of it being OK one day, & the next day that I
 switched on & booted up, couldn't get an internet connection, & unable to, ever since. 
 My initial suspicion fell on my router cable where there are two overlapping plastic "spade" style clips where compresssing the outer black one, in order to push the male plug into the 
female socket in the hole in the rear of the tower also compresses the two red coloured ( the outer are black in colour) inner plastic "spade" connectors thus locking the overall 
spade connectors in place, normally!-However, with the end of the cable router, with one red spade connector broken off, this allows the whole male plug to back off just over 1 m.m. 
backwards. - I've also been over all the other cable connectots & can't find any loose ones.
 However, I arranged a visit from my oldest son who brought over a few of his bits that were compatible & exchanged them over, so as to see if that made any difference to how well the 
computer worked. We swopped over the Windows 7 tower ( & both monitor to tower cables), the "router" cable, Keyboard & mouse, & none of them seemed to make any difference!
 Though I don't know any details, there is some talk on my street ( Wheatfield Crescent, S5) of poor connections & the fact that "Out Reach" who have a government mandate for some years
for BT have a poor reputation, but I know of no specific problems that would also directly affect me.
  For a while I've been using my memory stick to transfer messages to & from beteeen my home computer & the public library. In the last week or so, when "booting up" the Windows 10 @ 
home I notice that the tower has got mechanically noisy, but when it has booted up, then that stops!( At which stage I fit my memory stick. - so whether it sorts itself out, by itself, 
or under the influence of the memory stick, i'm not sure? )
 Unless somebody else on this forum has any better ideas, I've run out.
 That's pretty much as far as I can work out things @ my level, & should it be a problem with either of the towers, it's beyond me. With regards to taking it to a computer shop & getting
 bits checked out, I did once take it to a nearby one just off to one side of the Firth Park Library ( going down Sicey Avenue to the Firth Park roundabout-library, on the same side as 
the library, but off to the right hand side of the library by a few shops. He seemed entirely reasonable, but seems to have now moved on, either to retirement, or elsewhere, I don't 
know?

 The bus routes I mainly use are #s 75/76/88  & @ the traffic lights & cross roads @ main entrance to the Northern General Hospital, diagonally opposite is another computer shop  - 
"Fir Vale Tech"

Returning from city centre & passing under the "Wicker Arches", going up Spital Hill & passing the main Tesco supermarket, on the right, on the T junction on the left is a small blue 
shop on the corner, called "Suda Tech". ( I'm unsure of his opening hours, but certainly after returning late after an afternoon;s shopping it usually seems closed!
I also note a computer shop diagonally opposite the cross roads-traffic lights @ the main entrance of the Northern General Hospital - called "Fir Vale Tech"
 Ideally, i'm looking for a reliable shop that gives value for money!
Can anybody recommend 
either of those, or indeed anywhere else? - Presumably to get either - or even both towers checked out?And if I had to make 
a choice between which tower to get checked out, which should I go for first, the Windows 7 or Windows 10 ( the noisy one )? - And in an ideal world, I'd be looking for a shop that gives
value for money!

  Cheers,
 Jim Lyon
 

On 15/09/2022 at 16:01, RollingJ said:

I'm a little confused here, so indulge me.  You said you entered a contract (now completed) to 'upgrade from wi-fi' - this does not make sense, as 'Wi-Fi' is merely the wireless transmission of the signal from your router to your computer/tablet/laptop.

JL - I went from Wi Fi 2 broadband, Having now completed my contract with BT - now up 2 £38 per month I need somewhere more like around £25 per month

On 15/09/2022 at 16:01, RollingJ said:

 

If you are in Sheffield as you say, you are able to connect to almost any of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who use the BT infrastructure,

 

JL - I don't know my way around that well as to who use BTs infrastructure

 

and for standard ADSL (low speed) and FTTC (higher speed) that is a longish list - the only mainstream provider not on hat list is Virgin,

 

JL - Virgin Media are currently canvassing Shiregreen touting  fibre band, but I know nothing of them

 

who use their own infrastructure, and would be outside your price range, anyway - IF they are available to you, which may (or maybe not) be the case.

 

Have a look at: https://www.broadbandproviders.co.uk/ and see if any take your fancy.

 

 JL - Thanks for that - Any recommendations for what kind of best speeds I can get for around £25 per month?

On 15/09/2022 at 16:01, RollingJ said:

If you need further help/advice, just say so.

Regardless of what they might like to claim, "Wokists" give the impression most of them are extremely immature ( to the point of being very childish), emotionally unstable & only too happy to be extremely manipulative by deliberately engaging in emotional warfare, ETC.

But then when corrupt politicians deliberately set up the conventional education system in order to have us "dumbed down", as the last thing they want is to be continually challenged by an intelligent population! What else do you expect?

 For those who have yet to work it out, this is a main weapon of our present version of the MATRIX ( from Pt. 1 of the sci fi film series of that name ) - The other weapon they use is when THE child psychologist ALICE MILLER wrote to all heads of state in the world, explaining the reason as to why the human condition is so TOXIC i.e.  (because kids are born to be DEMOCRATIC, but over controlling parents would rather abuse them! - Which is why 90% of us are dysfunctional ! ) They all ( e g Tony Blair , George Bush & including the Pope  ) chose to ignore her. Clearly the reason for that is because they all benefited from maintaining the status quo @ our expense !

Hi,
   I'm still on a steep learning curve, regarding home computers & the internet.- A while back, in order to upgrade from Wi Fi & its attendant problems, I set up a contract with BT, as they are the only ones that would connect me up to THEIR phone lines. That contract has now run its course, & I feel I can now get better value for money elsewhere. Currently in my area, 
Shiregreen, S5 I have both Virgin Media & Talk Talk canvassing for customers. Whilst I know little of them, I do know that STILL suffering divorce induced poverty, any contract would have to be run on a shoe string e.g. NO bundles - I'm perfectly happy with basic broad band for about 25 GBP per month & for the little I use my mobile, I'm perfectly happy on O2 P.A.Y.G.
 Any reasonable suggestions will be welcomed.

  Cheers,
  Jim

Hi,

      All I want to do is to inhibit a couple of engines & having started off with some cheap 20W/50 I prefer to stick to that grade. But now that I'm looking for another gallon to see me through, suddenly it seems to becoming rather scarce! e.g. Wicks/ Screwfix no longer do it & would rather sell me some expensive synthetic oil. - Which is a non starter for me.

  So, if anybody can recommend a suitable place preferably around city centre, & cheap & easily available, please let me know. If no 20W/50 is easily available, then I'll accept something reasonably similar. Failing that, any online recommendations? - TIA !

Cheers,

  Jim

18 hours ago, chipfork said:

BT, 

JL - I'm on BT because I needed their telephone line to get broadband. But @ £35+ per month for just the basics they are about £10 "too rich for my blood"

On 31/03/2022 at 16:04, Ghozer said:

from what I can guess, sounds like internet died, and he tried another (older) computer which seemed to work at first, then had issues of it's own which resulted in it now not booting at all..

Sounds like there's 2 or 3 separate issues here..

 

JL - BIG "shout out" to Ghozer! - Despite the fact he was busy, he found the time to come over & sort out my problems - 

 

1) Downstairs on Wi Fi The problem was a 4 port USB connector getting overloaded, & every time that happened, it was degrading ! But with that removed, the Wi Fi works by itself.

 

2) When I moved  everything upstairs, to use the router/ether cable, the problem then was the connection wasn't what it could be. So for the present  that's lashed up with some "bodge" tape

 

3) And for a bonus he managed to find a way to outflank a scammer blocking my access to my main mail box !

 

 So I'm VERY WELL pleased as he's dug me out of a hole when I was stuck in a  crucial life situation !    


Drop me a DM, I could potentially come take a look tomorrow (Friday) if needed

It tastes a LOT better, doesn't go off so easily & most of all, it's NON processed. If you start to look @ the processed junk food we are palmed off with, it's actually quite poisonous - especially sugar as that can cause - cancer/diabetes & is THE biggest cause of tooth decay! - The sugar mixes with your mouth saliva, to form acid which rots your teeth !

 That could have been a 4 hour conversation, butI'm in the library ^ about to be timed out!

Hi,

      While I'm keen to tune up my diet, an all too common problem is healthier foods are more expensive, & I'm a pensioner. - Given that, can anybody tell me where I can get VALUE FOR MONEY

1) TAJ  MAHAL brand ghee

2) Organic HONEY

 I live in Shiregreen & with my free bus pass can  easily access most places close to the usual bus routes in Sheffield, though Sheffield center is more convenient. TIA

 Cheers,

  Jim

21 hours ago, RollingJ said:

Jim - from what I remember earlier in this topic, you say the machine boots up OK and then shuts down without warning. That suggests to me that it is overheating. How long is it since it had a good clean out?

JL - The original problem on the W10 tower was the picture froze, a "loading circle" appeared, & after a minute or so that "loading circle" also froze. I selected back, got a repeat, then it came up with a No internet connection. Later I changed over to the W7 tower & initially it appeared OK, , though there was nothing specific that I requested came up. So I left it for about 10 mins to settle down. Instead it went into "Energy Saving Mode" & shut down. During that 10 mins, the Wi Fi light kept pulsing on & off, as it would normally.

  As for cleaning up, I've taken off easy access panels & stuffed a vacuum cleaner inside,which removed mainly dust.

On 01/04/2022 at 16:37, fools said:

The history isn't that important, which is why I asked what is the problem now.  you switch it on, and ...

JL - Ur "history" is my "context", but no point getting into that. - The problem is still the 'same' - boots up OK, but no internet connection ... - & BT deny it's their problem ...

On 05/04/2022 at 21:26, swarfendor437 said:

No internet with ethernet - have you checked the IP address? is it the infamous 169.254.xxx.xxx?

JL - Sorry, but I'm self taught , & as such you'd have to give me a lot more detail for me to understand - not that I object to learning  

 Though I can say that my provider is BT ( I needed them to upgrade to fibre optics ) - & that, given their prices, I'd hope to leave soon. - So, if you can recommend a value for money, reliable provider, I'd certainly consider them.

Hi,

      Bear with me, as I'm self taught on computers & the internet, but I'm guessing you mean provider?

 If so, it's BT

 I have been thinking of moving elsewhere, as they are not the cheapest, & the only reason I'm still with them was I was having lots of trouble using Wi Fi only. So upgrading to fibre optics made sense, & as I needed a land line running to the house to get a router, it was only BT who gave that facility, @ the cost of a minimum contract of one year, plus IIRC £140 for the work !

 So, if you know of a cheap, reliable provider, I'm interested.

   A problem with BT is that while they are a public company, our less than entirely wonderful government insists that the maintenance is carried out by a private company ( Out/Open reach - or similar? ) & they skimp on repairs in order to maximise their profit as they have no interest in maintaining BTs reputation  - so "class war"?

  Although it's too early yet, whilst BT are not admitting to any problems on their side, there is still the possibility of the guy I talked to being a Kafkaesque  "gate keeper"?

- You should be able to Google that?

 Cheers,

  Jim

On 02/04/2022 at 13:51, jim lyon said:

 

On 02/04/2022 at 13:57, RollingJ said:

@jim lyonTo send PMs , hover over Ghozers avatar, and you will see the option to 'Message'.

 

HTH

Thanks for that : ) You are far more use than the help desk, who haven't  bothered to reply.

On 31/03/2022 at 16:04, Ghozer said:

  See JL comments x3

Sounds like there's 2 or 3 separate issues here..

 

JL - Yes, that would not  surprise me

Reduce back to the minimum, start with the first computer, locate it as close to the router as possible, and try using an Ethernet Cable (if you have one) eliminate the Internet and computer, narrow down to a WiFi issue (or not)

 

JL - It'll take a while to arrange that, but I'll get back to you as soon as I can ( having to fit in with public library hours doesn't help ! ) - So, Monday @ the earliest !

Drop me a DM, I could potentially come take a look tomorrow (Friday) if needed

 

JL - Well the forum doesn't make it clear as to how to send PMs, so I've had to approach the forum help desk & ask them  - see how that goes?

23 hours ago, Ghozer said:

 See JL comments x4

Sounds like there's 2 or 3 separate issues here..

 

JL - Quite possibly

Likely your Wi Fi/Internet just had 'one of those days' and had issues, and would have resolved it's self with a little patience... but now you have got into a bit of a situation...

 

 JL - This problem has been going on for some little time & it was a different day, that the Wi Fi worked - for 10 mins!

Reduce back to the minimum, start with the first computer, locate it as close to the router as possible, and try using an Ethernet Cable (if you have one) eliminate the Internet and computer, narrow down to a Wi Fi issue (or not)

 

JL - I'm thinking along those lines, but it'll take some time to re-organise

if it works via Ethernet, then it's a WiFi issue (router/channel or WiFi on the PC) - which can generally be resolved..


Drop me a DM, I could potentially come take a look tomorrow (Friday) if needed

 

JL - I haven't been on here for ages, I've forgotten how to do that, & I'm running out of time @ the library. So will come back on this L8R - After we get the DM sorted out, it might come down to you, coming round - I'm in Wheatfield Crescent 

23 hours ago, fools said:

difficult to decipher what is going on from that post.

 

simplify it, you switch on (hold down the power button for 10 seconds first) and ..

I'm aware that it's longish. But I've laid out the back ground context & worked through the problems in chronological order. If I hadn't, then somebody else would have complained of lack of detail!

 To simplify, with the Windows 10 tower, the picture froze, the "loading circle" came up, froze & then a message came up. saying I'd lost the inter net connection.

 With the Windows 7 tower, it seemed to be taking a long time to boot up ( long update after being out of use for some years? ) - Went into power saving mode & stopped! - Can't make it any simpler than that.