pberk wrote:
William wrote:

This is the page from which one can Try now.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/fe … orm=MA13FJ

William

Yes. Same problem here when using this link but www.bing.com seems to work if using an "edge" browser.

Seems to be working for me today but you must use the Edge Browser.

William wrote:

I have now found the following.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a … r-BB1mVoLg

William

I, too, see the outage now.  Tomorrow's another day.  Hopefully it will get fixed.
When you think of the number of users trying at the same time world wide, it's a wonder to me these things work at all.

William wrote:

This is the page from which one can Try now.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/fe … orm=MA13FJ

William

Yes. Same problem here when using this link but www.bing.com seems to work if using an "edge" browser.

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GStree wrote:
ericlnz wrote:
GStree wrote:

I still like some of the old hippy music and some of our local musicians in Spain can still play it. I filmed this at a local bar a couple of years back to entertain the OAPS (including me) !! and yes that is my wife who appears at the start !
https://youtu.be/naaKfCyd5qg

Gordon The link gives "Video unavailable.  This video is private"?

OK all fixed. I am getting old !!!!

Nice work Gordon .. I assume you did all the shooting, editing and sound.  One-man-band?  Amazing what can be done today.

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ericlnz wrote:

Short 5 minute video from a recent village trip.  "Donkey Delights"  https://vimeo.com/943170484

Nice one Eric .. I enjoyed it.

In this case it seems simply that you were more specific in your prompt.  Even Google search would have little trouble finding an image of Jane Austen as drawn by her sister.

William wrote:

Please produce an original colourful painting of [Given name redacted] [Surname redacted], based on the drawing of her by her sister that is in the National Portrait Gallery in London.

https://i.postimg.cc/WDVxpg17/b8cdef5f-6eb9-4823-ae00-5ffc9a1ccca8.jpg

William

Jane Austen.

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Alfred wrote:
William wrote:

Thank you for the link to the video. The faulty computer is not the same model. It is a 10 inch or 11 inch screen and does not seem to have any access to the battery, no screws anywhere as far as I can tell. It looks completely sealed, though maybe that is not actually the situation.

The power supply lead works fine on this machine.

The computer has S T R E A M on the top.

From underneath,

Model 11-ak0506sa

I wondered about your previous references to a 10″ screen, William, since it always struck me as an unusual and rather small size. The HP Stream Laptop 11-ak0506sa screen size is specified as 11.6″, which is a standard size for a small laptop or ‘subnotebook’.

In order to replace the battery you would need to remove the screws that hold the back panel in place, but those screws may be hidden by rubber feet that need removing first. Please see step 4 on the following page:

https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/tech-take … eplacement

Alfred .. Seems to me it is the power supply if nothing lights up?  But you seem to think it's the battery.  Why do you think its the battery? 

I think this would be the right power supply.
https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-45 … er-adapter

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>> In the event I was able to use it to get a new wifi driver for the other computer from the internet, copy it over using a USB memory stick and got the other computer working again.

I'm confused.  Are both of your computers now working again?  Or is the Model 11-ak0506sa still dead?

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William wrote:

I am having a big problem with my other computer, it just will not start up. though it did earlier today.

It is a 10 inch Hewlett Packard running Windows 10 S and which I use for general everyday stuff. I am presently using my other computer, which I only usually use when I want to run Affinity or High-Logic programs.

The other computer will not start.

I think that there may have been a Your Battery Level is Low message and maybe I forgot to plug in the mains led and it has got a flat battery.

Plugging in the power lead, which works fine on this computer, on the computer with the problem produced the effect of the orange light for the power input being on for a few seconds, then off for a few seconds, so I am wondering if that means something, like either that it is trickle charging or that there is a fault.

I then tried the hold the physical start button down for around 30 seconds while the power lead is unplugged

I left it for over half an hour and then tried plugging in the power lead again and there is no orange light at all.

Though the power lead works on this computer with an orange light showing continuously as the battery charges.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what has happened please?

And is it recoverable?

William

Sounds like the power supply.  IF that is the case, it's good news as nothing will be lost.
Only way to tell is to replace the power supply.  But generally if it's completely dead and nothing lights up, that' the power supply.   Please post the full model number of the computer.  Can you post a picture of the power brick.  That's what need replacing.  Post a picture of any specs printed on the power brick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PQa8eNNNnE

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One image generated by A.I. at Bing Co-Pilot and the other is a real photo taken during full totality.


https://i.postimg.cc/2L7vpY36/Designer-19.png

https://i.postimg.cc/z3CTHCpr/eclipse-2024-Capture.jpg

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But what for? Just a game?  Or is there some deep meaning? Have you discovered the meaning of life? Bouncing balls?

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William wrote:

https://xkcd.com/2916/

William

Looks esoteric -- or absurd -- or obtuse -- or WTF?

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An amazing story.  I made a little drama along these lines a few years back.  Who knew?

Not Albert .. 7 min.
https://youtu.be/Id9xi4G5GFk

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Cute. I laughed.  The punch line would be better as "Finch and Chimps with mushy bees."

Sounds encouraging but the trend for all software is to subscription models.  This goes along with "cloud" based features that can be updated for everyone at the same time.  Buying and owning your own copy of the Software, in general, is gradually being replaced. Old Serif users are not use to this.  Grumble. Grumble.  You'd think subscription models would fail as it seems so much better to pay once and own it.  But instead, subscription models are becoming the norm because you can get started for a low price and quit when you want.  Personally I don't like subscriptions.

what's your take on this Alfred?  It's the end of Serif, right?

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It has been quiet around here.  I just watched one of my old videos from about 15 years back.  If you've got 9 minutes, here it is:

Dublin in 9 min.
https://youtu.be/tp_OxVLMFk0

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Thanks Tom but nothing worked.  I did delete the cache (didn't work). 

These suggestions were written up in 2018 so my menus look different. 

I'm thinking I need an expert on Google Assistant on the Samsung S23 model.  There are dozens and dozens of setting -- at least it seems that way.   My guess is that something got updated automatically to create this problem.

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Does anyone have a Samsung S23 or S22?  I have a problem with my S23.  The problem is Google Assistant.  I was able to say "Hey Google" to wake the assistant up and I still can.  Then I could ask a question like "How old is Ringo Starr?"  Then my phone would talk back to me and say "Ringo Starr is 83 years old." ... THe problem is that it doesn't talk back to me anymore, it just shows me the answer on my screen.  I like hearing the answers.  I can't find the setting that has gone bad.  HELP!

I fixed the story.

The theater director stared at the two young women standing before her on the bare stage. Their auditions had been impressive, displaying a natural talent for dramatic interpretation that was quite rare. The director saw great potential in casting them as the twin sisters in the upcoming production of the classic play.  But they clearly were not twins.  One had Auburn hair, the other blonde. 

"Ladies, I think you both captured the essence of the sibling rivalry and complex relationship between the sisters magnificently," the director said, eyeing them thoughtfully. "I can already envision the powerful dynamics you'd bring to those pivotal roles.  It’s a shame you aren’t twins.  I’m sorry but we need twin sisters.  It’s really a shame.  But thank you for an entertaining audition.”

"Thank you for this opportunity," the auburn-haired sister replied graciously. "We've workshopped those characters extensively and aimed to highlight their contrasting personalities."

The director shook his head.  "But Didn’t you hear me?  I said we need twins for this.  I didn’t mean to suggest that I could give you the parts.  I can’t.  We need twins.  I’m afraid you’re wasting my time."

The two young actresses beamed, embracing each other tightly in their excitement. As they pulled apart, the blonde sister said with an impish grin, "We understand you want twins.  And in fact we are twins.  But you did not say that the twin sisters should be identical twin sisters!"

This from an AI named "Claude 3 Sonnet" .. It's tepid and the ending doesn't fit.

The theater director stared at the two young women standing before her on the bare stage. Their auditions had been impressive, displaying a natural talent for dramatic interpretation that was quite rare. The director saw great potential in casting them as the twin sisters in the upcoming production of the classic play.

"Ladies, I think you both captured the essence of the sibling rivalry and complex relationship between the sisters magnificently," the director said, eyeing them thoughtfully. "I can already envision the powerful dynamics you'd bring to those pivotal roles."

One had auburn hair while the other was blonde. Their facial features showed distinct individuality, from the shapes of their eyes to the lines of their jawbones. Clearly, they were sisters, but not identical twins.

"Thank you for this opportunity," the auburn-haired sister replied graciously. "We've workshopped those characters extensively and aimed to highlight their contrasting personalities."

The director nodded firmly. "Well, I'm convinced you are the ideal pair to portray the sisters. Welcome to the cast." She offered a warm smile.

The two young actresses beamed, embracing each other tightly in their excitement. As they pulled apart, the blonde sister said with an impish grin, "But you did not say that the twin sisters should be identical twin sisters!"

Alan Hodkinson wrote:
pberk wrote:

Alan -- you got me thinking about "looping" dialogue.  Here's an example from about 15 years ago.  We were on a cruise.  I wanted to make a short film drama.  I soon realized there was no place on the ship that was quiet enough to shoot "live sound" .. So I "looped" the whole thing.  Meaning I recorded the dialogue separately and then sync'd it to the picture by hand.

Zoey's Secret .. 5 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03qWrDCwGto


pberk, Great, that's really really good, well done. That's topped my efforts

                               Any More ?

Any more?  OMG .. yes ..

Perfectly Safe .. 7 min.
https://youtu.be/YLb8jdR3xBU

KarenPL wrote:

Yes, I have found it very useful to follow the Ukrainian You Tube videos I am subscribed to.

I did complete the Duolingo Ukrainian course in just under 300 days last year so I can recognise a few phrases, but, for me, it's not an ideal way to learn the general language. There is no real explanation of grammar and quite a few of the sentences it comes up with are weird, to say the least. I'm not sure how often I am going to want to say "This is a strange flower that grows on a tree", for instance. There seems to be a paucity of standard meaningful phrases you might need to use in conversation.

I am now starting to continue my learning process in a more structured way via text books. It is very similar to Latin grammatically, and I am also going back to refresh my schoolgirl 'O' Level Latin, partly to help with the Ukrainian, but also to be able to understand some of the older sources as I scramble through my family tree.

So there is a mix of the modern way of doing things, which can also include translation apps, and the old-fashioned way. Keeps the old grey cells ticking over, at least. I actually impress myself with how much of the schoolgirl French I learned has stuck in the brain. Typically for me, I only got a B grade in the living useful language, and an A grade in the 'dead' one. But listening to spoken French, and /or reading written French I can still get the gist, even if I can't do a full translation.

Carry on Karen .. use it or lose it ..

Alan -- you got me thinking about "looping" dialogue.  Here's an example from about 15 years ago.  We were on a cruise.  I wanted to make a short film drama.  I soon realized there was no place on the ship that was quiet enough to shoot "live sound" .. So I "looped" the whole thing.  Meaning I recorded the dialogue separately and then sync'd it to the picture by hand.

Zoey's Secret .. 5 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03qWrDCwGto