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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread Advice please for missing optical drive from PC in PressF1

Personally wont bother with a Linux USB. The USB is more than likely fine, its the Optical drive that's the problem, I'd be more inclined to boot...

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Yesterday, 04:25 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread USB Video issue..... in PressF1

Where there's a will there's a way-- Can you either Cast the Original Video from a Computer to the TV, OR connect a laptop to the TV Via HDMI and use...

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Yesterday, 04:14 PM

bk T started a thread Trans-Tasman Bubble -- Green Zone Flights in PC World Chat

Trans Tasman Bubble going to start soon. I am quite confused as how do they control /manage the Green Zone Flight ? According to the...

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Yesterday, 02:20 PM

Agent_24 replied to a thread What to do with this motherboard? in PressF1

Ha! That's what they want you to think.

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Yesterday, 02:01 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread USB Video issue..... in PressF1

You can always rotate the Video, it should play on the TV the right way up then ( or worth a try) Suggest you make a copy 1st and then use that (...

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Yesterday, 12:49 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread How to edit in a document rather than write in pen in PC World Chat

You sure you got the free one ?? Never had that pop over, when you install the Free one it prompts you to get a free Licence, but that's all. This...

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Yesterday, 09:27 AM

bk T replied to a thread Omron Blood Pressure Monitor -- Chemist Warehouse. in PC World Chat

I never had any issues with PB Tech...

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10-04-2021, 06:41 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread How to edit in a document rather than write in pen in PC World Chat

As much as I don't like Adobe Reader ( due to damn pop ups wanting updates or paid options) It does have a good PDF Filler. In The Free version you...

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10-04-2021, 06:17 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread "Farewell" in PC World Chat

:lol: Some (most) of those are bloody Classics :lol: Not really what you would expect from Royals, wonder if the Queen was thinking to herself ...

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10-04-2021, 05:54 PM

bk T replied to a thread Omron Blood Pressure Monitor -- Chemist Warehouse. in PC World Chat

As in this case of mine, I am sure, any NZ owned company will happily replace it or give me a refund with very little of no questions asked. Won't...

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10-04-2021, 04:00 PM

johcar replied to a thread How to edit in a document rather than write in pen in PC World Chat

Depends how the PDF was created, but most PDF application have a function that allow filling out forms. Look for a menu option in your PDF...

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10-04-2021, 01:23 PM

adslgeek started a thread Help with file explorer as a task bar in PressF1

In older Windows versions than Windows 10, I used to set up a floating taskbar for all the folders, and it was either hidden or present on all...

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10-04-2021, 10:16 AM

wainuitech replied to a thread Windows 10 --- Latest Tech Preview in PC World Chat

Hmmm that "Windows Tools" folder - Guess should read the blog first eh :D

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09-04-2021, 09:24 PM

KarameaDave replied to a thread Today's Joke in PC World Chat

So you have no answer to this? I thought not. :lol:

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09-04-2021, 08:49 PM

bk T replied to a thread Omron Blood Pressure Monitor -- Chemist Warehouse. in PC World Chat

In case of a CGA dispute, how to go about?

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09-04-2021, 08:13 PM

KarameaDave replied to a thread Today's Joke in PC World Chat

If you are so keen on everyone doing what's natural Roscoe, why are you using electronics? Rank hypocrisy in my view. Out you go, unclothed into the...

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09-04-2021, 05:13 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread Still having audio / video issues in PressF1

Try what 1101 Suggested, Have the laptop sitting on the desk, run the exact same Video or what ever is causing the problem and see if it replicates....

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09-04-2021, 05:04 PM

bk T replied to a thread Omron Blood Pressure Monitor -- Chemist Warehouse. in PC World Chat

Not this new one. It's my old monitor. I brought it to the clinic and check and make sure that my monitor have the similar (not exactly) reading...

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09-04-2021, 05:04 PM

gary67 replied to a thread Challenges in PC World Chat

Get drunk or go hunting but never both together

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09-04-2021, 04:30 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread Wifi Mesh Vs Router Mesh in PressF1

They would work as a mesh IF all the Nodes were close enough to one another and get signals from all at approx even strength. A real simple...

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09-04-2021, 03:16 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread Still having audio / video issues in PressF1

Just something to think about -- What else do you have that's electronic that's close or plugged into the PC ? Reason for asking -- Had one of the...

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09-04-2021, 01:17 PM

bk T replied to a thread Omron Blood Pressure Monitor -- Chemist Warehouse. in PC World Chat

My good old Omron worked faithfully for me until recently. I calibrated it with the nurse at my GP's clinic. I don't know what to do with this...

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09-04-2021, 11:25 AM

wainuitech replied to a thread Wifi Mesh Vs Router Mesh in PressF1

As 1101 Posted get the full setup. All they are usually only Wireless extenders They are NOT an actual Mesh as advertised. A True mesh would...

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09-04-2021, 11:06 AM

R2x1 replied to a thread Omron Blood Pressure Monitor -- Chemist Warehouse. in PC World Chat

Chemist Warehouse is exactly the type of place I feel good about avoiding. That's just the way I feel, your mileage may/will vary. It's a triple...

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09-04-2021, 10:32 AM

bk T started a thread Omron Blood Pressure Monitor -- Chemist Warehouse. in PC World Chat

As my 10+ year-old monitor has called it a day, I decided to buy a new one. So, I went to Chemist Warehouse and bought a Omron HEM-7320. Took it...

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09-04-2021, 09:44 AM

wainuitech replied to a thread Bank statement downloads. in PressF1

Westpac changed the way statements are delivered quite a while back. When Printing them off I used to simply print the whole page, but that doesn't...

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09-04-2021, 09:20 AM

KarameaDave replied to a thread Why drop the "ing"? in PC World Chat

Cross? What about ?

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08-04-2021, 08:07 PM

wainuitech replied to a thread Could Someone................. in PC World Chat

Thats being very polite of you B.M. :D There would be more people willing to assist him on his way. If he cant figure out why they are being...

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