Wifi keeps dropping out on my laptop. Router and line are OK because I can use my
wife's PC on the same network without a problem.

A reboot usually works for a while but it drops out after a few minutes.

I am running Windows XP Professional on a Dell Latitude.

Any advice on finding a cure would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Alan

Alan, I had a similar problem on my daughter's laptop - a Dell Inspiron running Win7. I worked out that the built-in wireless client was probably giving up the ghost. Bought one of those Micro wireless USB adapters and solved the problem for good. Low-cost solution but brilliant.

Thanks Klal - I'll take a look

Greystone,

Are you using DHCP or a static IP address on the LAN? If you're using DHCP, it might be worthwhile seeing if there's any improvement by moving to a static IP address.

Here's how to assign a static IP in Win XP

Yesterday I installed Java update 45 , but it's "blocking" me from accessing my Watch List until I accept the "risk" that http://streamer.money.am & http//moneyam.com are "potentially unsafe".

How can I bypass having to agree every time that I try to access Moneyam?

Thanks
Choo Choo

Firstly let me reassure you that there is no risk in opening the MoneyAM streaming applets. The warning comes from java itself and we are working on a short term solution to get it certified, and a longer term project to move away from java completely,

Regards

Ian

Thanks for getting back to me and your re-assurance. It will be good if Java can be dumped!

Thanks for getting back to me and your re-assurance. It will be good if Java can be dumped!

Does anyone have any ideas how to reduce radiation allergies from computer monitors. Is it just a question of adjusting the monitor's brightness or buying special glasses? Are some monitors worse than others? I know this isn't really a technical question, but I would appreciate any info.

You can get a screen that fits over the front of your monitor that will filter out various things.

Depends on your age DB4. If you're over 40, you may just need ordinary specs.

One of the most common problems people have with prolonged VDU use is dry eye - blink rates drop massively when you're looking at a screen, so the most important thing is to blink your eyes very often, and get into the habit. That should sort most problems out. With LCD / LED screens there really isn't a radiation issue any more.

Thank you for these ideas, much appreciated.

Re: Windows 8 saga.

Have tried to load "word" into the new machine, but no luck.

It starts up and make encouraging noises, product key etc, and then stops.


I have no idea whats wrong, is my 10+ year old "word" wp program no good for W8?


Any help would be appreciated.

I'm running Office 2007 under Windows 8.1 - have a look here -Windows 8 compatibility

It does say "All the software that runs on Windows 7 also works fine on Windows 8.".

Thanks skinny, I'll have a look.

What is an " undf" file?

It depends on the context. Frequently is is a file type that windows has no application to process it. In other words no association. An example might be a video or audio file that windows cannot play. The dot extension may be one that you have no software to process. Have a look at the extension and do a search on Google for some software or post the extension here.

My printers packed up (end of life) So I now want to switch from Ink Jet to Laser. It's not all about costs for me so my research tells me that Kyocera are worth the trouble in terms of reliability and maintenance options. Anyone using this one http://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk/index/products/product/fsc5150dn.html if so what do you think please?

I did have a Kyocera laser printer for my business and it was very reliable even though it had very heavy use.

Thanks H/S, that confirms my thinking.