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Good point there swarfender. WIn 7-64bit processor. Installing PSI now and await outputs asap.

Unable to upload file attachments, open films in iplayer etc but can watch stuff on youtube so would like some help to resolve this issue please.

and when I attempt to use iplayer on bbc, the whole screen freezes and my browser (doesnt matter which one) freezes, stops responding and have to use Task Manager to close the entire browser. I have to use my laptop to upload file attachments which isnt really very convenient.

Thanks for that. Seen it and been looking for work arounds as I know it's possible to do so - having done so before and just got everything synced out. Forgot to add that my desktop is a 64-bit

Thanks for the headsup Just done that and nothing's happened Think I've done that before as well.

I know it's possible as I managed to get some data across from outlook 2010 on to my ipod classic but now i've somehow deleted all of that AND cant sync them with each other. Wasted hours trawling/googling for solutions without getting this sorted. I'm using W7, itunes 10.5.2.11 - latest version anyway as I've installed and uninstalled it now several times. Ipod Classic 120Gb

TIA

you can reckon on about an hour transcription for every 5minutes of dictation and a decent audio-transcription setup. You'll need a USB foot pedal and the ability to import voice data into suitable transcription software. Typing speed does help, but even fast - I'm 120wpm - isnt fast enough when most people usually speak at about 200wpm.

Hope your landlord's user/pass are very secure. Personally I'd get my own setup after having just had my router hacked to steal my bandwidth and you dont want all the hassle I've been through as a result including reporting to police who will only act if the perpetrator's have acted fraudulently, eg removed money from my bank accounts.

Addendum, I now also only use an ethernet cable rather than wireless. Bit inconvenient, BUT sooo much safer and far more secure.

Wont save and error message says there are too many errors so it cant save the hours of my work :help:

Tried copying my work over to a new book - unsurprisingly I've copied the errors over as well.

Cant close down and need to get this sorted. Any ideas on how to find out, trace and remove all of these errors so that I can save my work and forward file to colleagues.

Very grateful for any help going.

Is there a cheaper viable option to the Apple Classic which I'm interested in buying because of its 160gb hard drive and multi-uses including music, jpeg ad data files eg word, excel etc.

Am very interested in the Apple Classic with 160GB drive because i can also use it to store word, excel pdf and other doc files as well as music etc. I'd like to know whether there's anything else out there to compare with storage capacity, performance but at a lower price.

Thanks

Thanks for the advice, think it's now sorted

all i get is this red error message saying that my voice is really quiet

cant get voice recording with my microphone which is properly plugged in to the colour-coded line-in/out straight in to a headset. need it set up for an urgent call with some mates tomorrow afternoon. Cant make sense of the skype instructions so what am I doing wrong? I c ant hear my own voice with the skype testing service which suggests that it needs to be configured properly in which case as I've followed their instructions what do I have to do? Thanks

The message I'm getting on the authentication required is as follows:

"The server 192.168.01:80 requires a username and password. The server says Netgear DGN1000." and it just wont accept admin or password.

2. Connect your PC or laptop to the router with a network cable. Open a command prompt by holding the windows key and pressing the R key (bringing up the "Run" prompt), type "CMD" (without quotes) into the dialog then click the OK button. If you don't have a windows key on the keyboard (bottom left, in between Ctrl and Alt, looks like the windows logo) go the to Start menu and select "Run", if you're running Windows 7, click on the start menu and type "CMD" into the "Search Programs and Files" box then press the enter key on the keyboard.

 

3. In the black window that appears type the following :

 

ping -t 192.168.0.1

 

You will see something very similar to the following :

 

C:\Users\Andrew>ping -t 192.168.0.1

Pinging 192.168.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

 

4. Perform a router reset (taking it back to factory settings) by holding down the button on the bottom of the router for five or more seconds. (From netgear website, item 9).

 

5. The text in the black window will change a few seconds after you do this to something like :

 

Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

 

5. After a few more seconds, it will start reading

Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=64

 

6. As soon as this happens, open your web browser, go to the admin page and log in using the user name of "admin" and the password of "password".

I've got this far with your instructions but although I've pressed the reset button countless times, I am simply unable to use the username and password of admin and password respectively. Cant believe I'm doing owt wrong as I've done it that many times I can almost do it with my eyes closed.

I've been advised it's great for linux-based systems but most unfortunately for us, it's incompatible with windows' servers/system. Is there anything out there that's at all suitable for Windows? Suggestions very gratefully received.

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I agree about the excellent time and advice - staggering and overwhelmed by everyone's help to crack this nut on the head.

You've made some reasonably sound assumptions which were instrumental in not taking no. Heard on R4 recently that passwords < 15 random characters (or is it 25?) are likely to get busted so I've been more careful, but obviously not quite careful enough!!

Definitely good to know I can just switch wireless on/off and far quicker than mains.

Does your final sentence beginning "Lastly, when you ... etc" also mean to manually enter SSID for windows access point each and every time I want to use wireless? Is it better to keep it connected via ethernet than wireless?

Wish router was only 3 ft away; 5-6metre ethernet cable from my router to desktop may just do the job - I'll get one on ebay which is far cheaper than the shops.

My experiences this evening indicate it's safe to assume lowlife was still haunting my router but seems to have left me in peace for a little while BH".

Saved "randomly" generated numbers to a word file with all these wonderful instructions as it's easier to copy/ paste and print out while I'm working my way through this lot of instructions.

ISP generated souped up bunkum to which I responded with a polite rejoinder and gentle but firm reminder of my right to peaceful enjoyment for the service for which I had paid and hopefully gave them more to think about than how to compile computer generated codswallop.

Once again, thanks for the walk through of this procedure which looks fairly straightforward which I hope wont be famous last words.#

Very gratefully.

At least you wouldn't have some low life stealing your bandwidth, it would be worth it to take the smile off their face, I hope you get it sorted.

Trust me I am.

I know it's already been suggested but the safest way is to disable wireless and connect using an ethernet cable,

Yeah, that's a very realistic option which I'm giving full consideration to in addition to disconnecting when not in use.

It entirely depends what level the hacker is - the (vast) majority shouldn't really be called hackers, they simply use premade software and/or rainbow tables to "hack" the password.

 

That said, I'm not entirely convinced the OP has been hacked at all - it is a poor user of your wireless who alerts you to their presence.

It's taken c. 8 months to figure out and has stumped a fair few techies in the process of going over this desktop with a fine toothcomb not helped by the fact that the router works fine with my laptop. My kit is OK so the indications are rather difficult to hide, ie no bandwidth with fairly regular monotony.

And it's the second time Lowlife has had the damn cheek to change MY password to MY router.

Something I can do and am doing: I've discovered the power of the off switch - pun fully intended - which I guarantee works a treat - even if not entirely satisfactory or convenient solution, it is an interim measure which gives me back my [personal] power (pun also intended).

Both of those, and MAC address filtering, won't help.

 

Broadcasting SSIDs is where the router sends a "Hello I'm here" message periodically. If you are using your wireless network, your devices will be sending your network's SSID - it's how they can tell data is meant for your network rather than your neighbour's (who might be using the same wireless channel). If you have disabled broardcasting SSIDs, all a hacker has to do is listen until you use your WiFi and they can get your SSID.

 

Similarly with static IP and MAC addresses. A hacker can listen in to your network for all IP/MAC addresses associated with your SSID. When you switch one of your devices off, or go out with the mobile phone you've configured for your WiFi, they can configure a device with the details and your system will accept it as if it's yours.

 

To a hacker, they are a minor inconvenience rather than a security measure.

When we changed everything last time we also changed the channel and changed the encryption for all the good that's done, so very thankfully my mobile phone isnt connected to my wireless network.

Can you not have a word with this person who is upping their bandwith and ask them what they are playing at?

Any suggestions for tracking and tracing this git down - I've got a few words to say to them for all the aggro they've caused not to mention all the costs I've incurred :rant::rant:

http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm

Some decent advice

VERY Interesting and this in particular

I've now changed my broadcast name several times now and they've picked up on it fairly quickly. The only thing they cant control is my router's on/off switch which is quite effective and brings that smile back on my face

However, I'd like to permanently disable this SSID feature and would greatly appreciate advice on how to do so which would bring an even bigger grin on to my face.

THIS ALSO LOOKS VERY INTERESTING - and so I'd like to know how to do this as well:

7. Assign Static IP Addresses to Devices

Most home networkers gravitate toward using dynamic IP addresses. DHCP technology is indeed easy to set up. Unfortunately, this convenience also works to the advantage of network attackers, who can easily obtain valid IP addresses from your network's DHCP pool. Turn off DHCP on the router or access point, set a fixed IP address range instead, then configure each connected device to match. Use a private IP address range (like 10.0.0.x) to prevent computers from being directly reached from the Internet.

checked out my mac which are as follows (excludes the long strings of numbers before and after).

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx media disconnected;

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IDevice/TCPIP {xxxxxxxxxxxxxx}

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Media disconnected