**Weekend Daily Chat 17th/18th Oct **

GingerSte

LouiseJ wrote: »

I got a voucher for free 4 x boxes of microchips through the post, I wouldnt dream of buying them, you only get about 6 in the box.

So that's 24 microchips then.

schoolrunmum

Ooh, lucky you Lou-I really have a craving for a !!!!!! at the mo, but tonight it's Moussaka at mates. Kids cleaned me out in Hawkins, CC company had also blocked that card-I had to call them from Mall to check why..and yes,it's because DH had tried to use it in SFO when his debit card was blocked.It's just impracical to call the bank every time he goes to work-your'e right Z,the fraud measures are just about saving THEM money..it's not for my protection. First Direct seemed to refer our cards to a manual system ,where an actual person would chk our details,see that he travelled a lot and give it the benefit of the doubt-this bank just seems to block it anyway. They keep saying they'll make a note of his travelling so it won't happen again,but it does,continually.
Off for a bath now-have a lovely evening all...hopefully I won't be back on here later after a shed load of vino...drunken posting is rarely a good thing..

LouiseJ

GingerSte wrote: »

So that's 24 microchips then.

I think thats a good estimate yes:D

They stink too......but the lads have snaffled them nonethless:rolleyes:

GingerSte

LouiseJ wrote: »

I think thats a good estimate yes:D

They stink too......but the lads have snaffled them nonethless:rolleyes:

Not a fan of them myself. Prefer proper chip shop chips.

GingerSte

Just got to say, currently listening to the album by Paloma Faith. Darned fine album.

scaredy_cat

tonight i will be having, mince beef, taters, cabbage, carrots an' gravey :j

nom nom nom......

karom

Ames wrote: »

How do I find and get rid of lots of files

Little clean up start:
- Internet clean up: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel
Select Internet Options
On 1st Tab, browsing history -> Select Delete
That opens a new window, I get on mine option to delete temp file, cookies, web site...
If you select cookie, it will wipe out as well the ones where you log automatically (ie MSE) but not a bad idea to do it once so that you get rid of unwanted ones left hanging about.

... yes sorry work in IT and use to go to very detailled steps

schoolrunmum

GingerSte wrote: »

Just got to say, currently listening to the album by Paloma Faith. Darned fine album.

Ditto Paolo Nutini...

bank_of_slate

LouiseJ wrote: »

The boys have just eaten a pot noodle and a box of microchips each for their dinner..................terrible neglectful mother that I am:rotfl:

I got a voucher for free 4 x boxes of microchips through the post, I wouldnt dream of buying them, you only get about 6 in the box.

My kids like those, they make them into chip butties
...Linda xx

ZTD

Ames wrote: »

If Z or anyone technical is about I've got a couple of questions...

How do I find out what the little icons in the right hand corner next to the clock are and stop them running automatically?

To find out what they are - right click on them and look through the menu they produce. It may hopefully have an "about" or something similar.

Ames wrote: »

How do I find and get rid of lots of files - ex used to download a lot of !!!!!!, and the computer's slow and giving low memory warnings so I thought that might be a good place to start for stuff to get rid of.

Use search to look for *.jpg *.jpeg *.avi *.mpg *.mpeg *.wmv files. Review and destroy. Send the good stuff to GingerSte

Ames wrote: »

Anything else I can do to speed and clean it up?

Download anti-spyware stuff. Spybot search and destroy is a good starting point. PC tools also have a good one - spyware doctor. Beware the scams out there which say they will delete spyware, but instead just install it.

Ames wrote: »

Thank you, lots of virtual alcohol and biscuits to anyone who can help me!

I've got real biscuits...