Printer
I need another mono laser printer. My present setup involves an HP laserjet 6p connected to an Edimax PS3207U print server.
I found a Samsung printer I like. Contacted Edimax who tell me it won’t work with the Print Server and there’s no Firmware Update that will fix it.
Ok, I decide to get another print server. I contact Samsung to ask if they can recommend a print server that will work with their printers. I got the most useless reply ever with no real help. From the above I understand – don’t but an Edimax Print Server – it won’t work. Don’t buy a Samsung printer – it only works directly connected to your computer. Yet another example of the big multi-nationals not wanting to help you. I’m not sure what to do next. I’m almost tempted to reverse-engineer the print server firmware and fix it myself but why should I?
Filed under Hardware : Comments (1) : Feb 4th, 2012
Router died
After many years my Edimax BR-6204WG router decided to die. After much investigation I decided to purchase a Linksys E2000 from Amazon. The software that comes with this device will only run on XP and above which is a problem. I had to copy the cd on to a memory stick, then run it on my Samsung NC-10 netbook which doesn’t have a cd drive – quite a palava. Then I then find that it won’t connect to my Linksys webcam as the webcam doesn’t have WPA2 security and there’s no Firmware Update. Linksys Cisco support is pants!
Filed under Hardware : Comments (0) : Aug 25th, 2011
A new scam
The last few weeks we have been receiving the usual DHL and FedEx spam that encloses a Virus infected zip attatchment but recently a new one claiming to be from “IRS.gov” regarding your Tax Return. Strange no dodgy links to click. We will investigate.
Filed under Software : Comments (4) : Jun 24th, 2011
Money Making Schemes
In the last few weeks this blog has been inundated with people offering money making schemes. Whilst I’m not ungrateful for the advice, I won’t provide you with free advertising for your latest venture.
One guy got quite upset that I deleted his post. No advertising on here please. Thank you.
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (0) : Dec 22nd, 2010
More spam
Just had another wierd spam email, it begins:
“Hello, im Julia.
I found you in my friends list.
I’m guess I added you at the one of social networks…..”
The email address is “info@julianewyork76.com“. I’ve had 15 up to now, all the same with the same photo of a blonde young lady outside Madison Square Garden. They all seem to come from a private IP address (10.14.37.68) but offer no sales (Viagra or otherwise) so I’m puzzled.
Filed under Internet : Comments (13) : Aug 31st, 2010
Bike
If there’s one thing I really really hate is paying for parking. I have decided to order a portable bike. Hopefully I’ll get a little fitter as well.
I am (and always will be) a “petrol head”. I won’t be turning into a lycra lout!. Looking at various makes, quite like the Brompton. I hear there’s a two month wait as they are built to order. Not a problem.
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (1) : Mar 18th, 2010
Cabinet
The computer room is looking very untidy lately so decided to try and put the lot in a 19 inch rack. Have ordered it from a company in Oxford and hopefully will come within the next week. Need some metalwork and a 16 port gigabit switching hub. Quite a big project.
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (12) : Feb 27th, 2010
Blog Log
Not checked the WordPress logs recently but today I find 853 posts marked as Spam. These are mainly those enhancement and enlargement types so I deleted the lot. Will investigate whether they came from “bots” or real people. Wierd!
Filed under Uncategorized : Comments (23) : Jan 24th, 2010
Forum
Since I put up the KEsoft Forum a few weeks ago I’ve got a few new “posters”, mainly from our Russian friends. Not quite sure what they aim to do, hopefully not hack it. Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everybody.
Filed under Internet : Comments (3) : Dec 24th, 2009
Hackers
November, today I had 7 attempts to post some nasty filth in this Blog. I have removed it of course and have reported the individuals concerned. I’m puzzled as to why they wish to do this. To quote a phrase “There’s now’t as queer as folk”. KEsoft
Filed under Internet : Comments (0) : Nov 26th, 2009