I have an old laptop which I have refurbished for my son (aged 9) and was working okay for some time.
However one day I started it and after a perod of time it it just shut down, as if it had run out of power.
At various times it would start okay or just be ine process of loading Windows before once again it shut down. No close down screen, just hard disk noise then blank screen
Thinking that the battery was needing replaced, bought a new one and it loaded as normal, worked okay for about 10 minutes but alas did what it again, shut down.
Looked into it a bit more and noticed that there is no mains light when connected to the mains but the small light at the top of the screen is on. If you pressed the base of the laptop at various points the mains light did come on whilst the small light disappeared. All of this is occuring when the laptop is switched off.
Now stuck as the laptop was working great before this started. No new hardware had been installed for about 2 weeks before all this happens (was a wifi card). No new software for some time and I know my son hasn't done anything as me or my wife sit with him when he is on.
If anyone has any advice please let me know.
Ali
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Palm blogging software
Does anyone know of any software which will allow me to create a blog offline, on a Palm T/X?
Monday, March 31, 2008
Salt Lake & Galaxy - contrasting fortunes
Okay, sat myself down in front of the laptop and watched these two games. Not something I have done much in recent times but since I have declared that MLS is the sport of summer I had better start.
Salt Lake were unlucky not to get a win against Chicago Fire on Saturday. Only a last minute equaliser by lardy winge bucket Cuauhteomoc Blanco (being honest I looked that up) put a damper of a winning start. An unlucky 71st minute own goal by Bakary Sourmare gave RSL the lead, although it remains debatable if they deserved the lead. That mistake could have been avoided had the keeper done better in advising the onrushing defender to let the ball run clear.
Having not watched RSL before I thought that they worked well as a team with the midfield creating a number of chances. Of course I cannot compare to last season and I type without really reading about the thoughts of RSL fans but I do feel that overall the club should be happy with this performance. The defence at times did allow too much space which the Chicago forward line worked and this may be something that will have to be worked on. A more mobile forward line will take advantage of this and from what I have seen so far this risk is out there. I was concerned about the number of silly cautions that were picked up but will put that down to those particular players wanting to make an impact. On the positive side the link between midfield and the strikers was very good with no-one lacking confidence in taking on the player or getting a shot off.
As for Deuchar, didn't really get into the match once he came on and I suspect that it will take 4 or 5 games before he fully tunes into his colleagues.
In the end it would be hard to disagree that both sides deserved this result.
What of Galaxy? It didn't look bad, it was terrible. Okay Sir Beckham played much like he did for England . In what would be a disappointing performance in France was acceptable in this game. The right back overlapping Sir Beckham was pointed out after the international and was again picked up after this team implosion. Maybe we are starting to see the way in which the future Sir Beckham will play, relying much on his ability in getting the crosses into the correct area's . Without doubt he can still do this and cause trouble for the opposition but it is up the the coaching staff to make sure that they get the best out of this service. Without doubt Sir Beckham was the best player for this first look at a very disappointing Galaxy side. The biggest shocker was Xavier. At one stage I noticed that this central defender was playing right midfield closing down an opposing player, 20 yards outside the Rapids penalty area! What was he doing there? By that stage though the visitors had not only lost the game but shape. I only hope the bus was easily located outside the ground.
The cause was not helped by a referee whom I think didn't work hard enough and appeared a bit dazed by the record crowd. The penalty is open to debate and my view of this was poor due to the quality of my Internet stream at the time. You can see that the referee was losing control and a more proactive approach to cautioning players much earlier could have avoided the dismissals. The Rapid sending off was easily a red card and I have read that Xavier was sent off for bumping the referee. If he did do this then his ban should be extended. Maybe this would be welcomed by Gullit, who now has the toughest job in football. After all King Keegan has started winning at Newcastle. I also suspect that the 3rd goal was offside but this did highlight where the biggest problem is. Two central defenders who appeared not up to task and a midfield which got lost. And judging by Sir Beckham's face as he walked off maybe he realized that too.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
DC United v Kansas City
The KC 2nd goal should have counted. The goal scorer was not offside when the ball was played forward.
The DC goal was offside and as I type KC have gone 2-0. It is a poor game and the MLSDirect.tv commenter is crap !!
Real Salt Lake v Chicago Fire
First time watching a game on MLSDirect.tv. First impression is that the picture can be a lot clearer but overall appears to be a good service. Network speed is good although I have muted the sound as I am also watching EPL on Sky TV.
Also the first time I have watched the MLS team I have chosen to watch, Real Salt Lake. First impression - what the hell is that pitch. Lines markings everywhere !!
3 min's in and RSL appear on top in what looks like a 4-4-2 formation.
5 min's - good movement by RSL creates a chance at the near post following on from a cross from the left wing.
Just noticed that the touchlines are very close to the stands. How many players have clashed with the advert hoarding's?
Loving the Chicago shirt sponsor - Best Buy
10 min - good advantage by ref which allowed a good try at goal for Chicago. Their No 10, moaner?
Corner flags not in the correct position.
14 min - Great chance for RSL after the No 9 (?) got a lucky break of the ball which resulted in him booting it over the bar.
Correction, corner flags in correct position.
16 min - another good advantage by ref who is [so far] having a good game. I am enjoying this.
20 min's - got a problem. Match of the day has started which I am also having to watch online (BBC website). Wife wont let me watch on normal TV.
Good first goal by Bolton v Arsenal.
22 min - Chicago No 10 asking the ref to book the player from a foul. NO !!. Not acceptable behaviour by 10 who is also the captain.
25 min - game opening up and another good shot on target by RSL, whom need a goal to back up the chances they have had.
27 min - foul by RSL, nice try by ref to play advantage but called it back.
Loving the fact you can get real time stats on this game using the MLS site. UK - take note.
MLSDirect.tv froze. Buffering.
now on 3rd Guinness.
Bolton could be going down.
Re-loading MLSDirect.tv webpage
Got coverage back after missing 4 min's.
33 min - Chicago No 10 getting too much room.
Effective use of the wings by RSL but need to get the ball out there much quicker.
36 min - RSL cross in from the left in lacking support from midfield.
Man U - Villa now on MotD.
38 MIN - another foul by RSL, wont be long before a yellow appears.
CHECK OUT THE 1ST GOAL BY MAN UTD. !!!!!! CLASS
40 MIN - no foul called by ref on RSL player.
Half time
What is it with Chicago 10? As mentioned earlier he should have been yellow carded for asking a player to be booked. And now he is mouthing off.
RSL will be disappointed with not having taken the lead. Chicago have become more into the game as the half has gone on - a did finish the stronger. RSL need to cut down the amount of Chicago ball in midfield and get their own ball out to the wingers much faster. Ref is having a good game but will need to be on his toes for the first 10 - 15 min's of the 2nd half. Enjoying this game.
Precious win by Birmingham against Man City.
I predict that Chicago 10 will get booked.
Also liking these half time interviews with players and coaches.
Have a look at the save by Gordon for Sunderland v West ham.
2nd half starts.
46 - Chicago 10 crying lying on the pitch, who are also on top
48 - RSL: why didn't the forward take the ball inside after clearing the right back? Would have drawn the central defender leaving his team-mate with a better chance.
49 - again on the left wing. RSL carry the ball after beating the full back. Cause the problem.
Sorry for not knowing any names but I am finding it easier like this.
51 - wild shot by RSL over bar. no 11 (update that could be 77)
4th Guinness started
Losing interest in MotD - Derby - Fulham on
54 - RSL into it more.
No penalty - went down too easy.
57 - RSL no 9. Get up and stop rolling around.
Derby down
59 - RSL need to make a change in midfield or up front. Not enough support coming from midfield.
61 - ref missed foul on Chicago, near touch line - push
62 - RSL sub
64 - foul on Chicago player - push in chest
Close game, RSL sub appears to have made a difference. No idea if there has been a change in formation as it is hard to tell on MLSDirect.tv, but better play from RSL.
66 - v good ball down right wing by RSL
MotD - Reading - Blackburn on
CSI NY on Sky +
One goal will win this game
70 GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL RSL - looks like an own goal. It is after a right wing cross by RSL 21.
KKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNYYYYYYYYY DDDDDUUUUUCCCCCHHHHHAAAAARRRRRR IS ON
Unlucky Fire 4, a better shout from your keeper would have solved your problem.
crowd looked bored
75 - RSL are sitting too deep
Is it cold there?
77 - Is it a penalty for RSL? No, good call ref and correct booking.
I thought it was live but replay proved me wrong.
RSL are open to the through ball from midfield.
82 - better play by RSL moving the ball around. Saw a header in scrappy play. I have noticed that both teams are playing with the ball on the ground. Note to MLS website stats. A tackle from behind is a sending off offence. The correct term for the two bookings so far is 'Unsporting behaviour - tripping'.
87 - RSL are still too deep. Should be a booking against RSL 5
Deuchar is not in this game yet but be warned, he can score.
Noticed Deuchar is breaking laws. His under shirt should be the same colour as his strip. Can be a booking offence.
91 - Goal Chicago. Had to be their 10. Good strike.
Still not impressed by his altitude.
93 - RSL player should be booked for that check on Fire player.
94:34 Final whistle, good game, fair result.
Friday, March 28, 2008
MLSLive.tv - Is it worth it?
As a recent convert to the MLS, if only to follow Real Salt Lake forward, Kenny Deuchar, it it worth me buying into MLSLive.tv?
Is it worth the expense?
Is the quality any good?
MLS Fanatsy Team
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