Search results

  1. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Epson Stylus 1290 printer. Unknown error

    Q. Any recommendations for new basic budget A4 printer?* The once state-of-the-art A3 Epson Stylus 1290S we talked about here did die some months later. But I was very pleased with the advice here that gave it a life extension. I inherited a Canon PIXMA MP610 printer in excellent condition...
  2. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST FYI: Photography - 500px external domain connection - warning - requires more expensive Pro account.

    The Canadian website 500px for storage, display, and discussion of photography has been around for years. Well, I discovered the hard way that my external domain (paid subscription) no longer points to my so-called 'Awesome' 500px account (yep, paid subscription), and it previously did just...
  3. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Epson Stylus 1290 printer. Unknown error

    HOLY Sheet! That button hack actually worked on my Epson Stylus 1290S Tony! 🖨️:love: ...it is printing again! Does this reset the cleaning pad count to zero permanently (or something) OR I am going to find out that I have to do this button hack every time I turn it on?
  4. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Epson Stylus 1290 printer. Unknown error

    Worried that this is one 'those' questions...where everyone says 'buy a new printer' but I thought I'd ask... Q1. Is it really possible to fix Epson Stylus 1290s? Problem: Both green light (power button) and red light (ink button) are flashing alternately for the very first time. Will not...
  5. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Huawei, problem connecting phone to Windows10? HiSuite issue?

    Gosh, I started a debate by accident there. Still concerned that the phone didn't actually warn me it was going out of date (like Microsoft did repeatedly for my Windows PC until it forced an update to version10). Perhaps even advertise/suggest a new phone on startup?,...instead of displaying...
  6. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Huawei, problem connecting phone to Windows10? HiSuite issue?

    Ah. Thanks for letting me know Huawei. Thanks Huawei for preserving the limited resources of our planet.🌍
  7. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Huawei, problem connecting phone to Windows10? HiSuite issue?

    I liked your link. A shame it doesn't cover older models but it was still useful. Right so, now I have a better idea of where to look, my phone says it has the latest Android 6 already and is set to update automatically. So kinda back to square one. But,... I haven't yet tried downloading...
  8. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Huawei, problem connecting phone to Windows10? HiSuite issue?

    I suspect you are right. :) How would I find this out? Why doesn't either the 'Smart' phone or my PC say what version I have and suggest which version I need to install? I thought my phone updated everything automatically whether I wanted it or not.👾
  9. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Huawei, problem connecting phone to Windows10? HiSuite issue?

    Erm, no I didn't know that. But I kinda want the Huawei management system I bought to just work. Tested today and it still doesn't work. Now each time I do connect the phone to my PC, Microsoft tries to take over (and fails too). :rolleyes:
  10. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Huawei, problem connecting phone to Windows10? HiSuite issue?

    Thank you. Often a reply can be reassuring even if the fix is not available yet. :) I waited a couple of days to see if Huawei would find and fix the problem automatically but no. I just tried their online chat (this avoids giving them everything to my inside leg measurments and just the serial...
  11. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Huawei, problem connecting phone to Windows10? HiSuite issue?

    Setup: Huawei Y6 2017 phone + USB cable + HiSuite software on Windows 10 pc and Android phone. Aim: downloading photos to pc from phone and general management. Ok for past couple of years. Problem: plugged in phone to pc as usual, pc asked for a software update. Okay. Then I realised the...
  12. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Word doc unexpectedly printing smaller? Off to one side? Top right of A4 page?

    FYI: Keep an eye out for this issue. :unsure: Using Windows10, up-to-date Word + Epson Sylus Photo1290. Facts: 1. All my other docs print fine. This one doc started repeating this strange behaviour a few weeks ago (I thought it was a temp glitch of an auto update). 2. Printer seems to be set...
  13. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Skype info for new users: Windows 10 can disable your microphone!

    Microphone too quiet for recipient? They can't quite hear you? 🤐 Possible fix... Windows10(not Skype) > Settings > Devices > Sound settings (hotlink top right) > Sound Control Panel (above Microphone privacy settings) > Sound pop-up, Recording tab > your microphone should be in the list to...
  14. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Skype info for new users: Windows 10 can disable your microphone!

    FYI... Your test call on Skype says it's working yeah? You can hear yourself but your caller thinks you are on mute? CHECK / FIX: Windows10(not Skype) > Settings > Devices > Sound settings (hotlink top right) > Microphone privacy settings > Allow apps to access your microphone (turn on) >...
  15. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Webcam recommendations for Skyping on Win10? 'Creative Live! Vista IM' webcam no longer supported :(

    Successful. Borrowed two webcams. :cool: FYI to others. Black screen in Skype?? YOU MAY NEED TO RESTART SKYPE AND/OR YOUR PC for the camera to be recognised!
  16. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Webcam recommendations for Skyping on Win10? 'Creative Live! Vista IM' webcam no longer supported :(

    Thank you for the suggestions. Seriously. Very useful. I have a deadline unfortunately to buy one, so can't wait on a maybe from a supplier. Plus, I have a very limited budget now. Gosh, for these products on Amazon, I see there are PAGES of Q&A just in the last week!! I am now hoping to...
  17. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Which browser? I used Firefox for decades. But no good for internet calls?

    Nice IT support folk had always recommended Firefox to me. Tried and tested. It has worked for years for me in my Windows environments. Now I read indications that Teams, Skype etc don't like it?? :unsure: Should I give up my Firefox for Chrome, IE, or something else?
  18. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Webcam recommendations for Skyping on Win10? 'Creative Live! Vista IM' webcam no longer supported :(

    Logitech. Out of stock at Currys and Argos too. A shame because it reportedly has a decent 1.5m usb cable length too. Oh. Microsoft LifeCam HD3000, unavailable. Everyone else has had the same idea it seems. I am a bit late to this party.
  19. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Webcam recommendations for Skyping on Win10? 'Creative Live! Vista IM' webcam no longer supported :(

    Thank you. Yep, that's the kind of thing I wanted. Although I naively thought I could get a webcam for £20 these days. But they've gone all fancy. I see both Logitech and Amazon are out of stock for the C270. We are seeing who the winners are in lockdown. Looks like I might have to swap...
  20. C

    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Webcam recommendations for Skyping on Win10? 'Creative Live! Vista IM' webcam no longer supported :(

    Cheap usb webcam needed for work video conferencing. Popular subject I should imagine? I have just found out that my old Creative Live! Vista IM webcam is redundant. No drivers available. 'End Of Service Life' beyond Windows XP I read.👾
Top