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Forum: Canada
May 17th 2012, 1:17 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 5,347
Posted By dartd27

Re: New to Canada

Yeah its the grill function although on my new oven it doesnt work for my cheese on toast. The bread goes all soggy.
We have a new oven now and it just says broil but on the older models we had...
Forum: Canada
May 13th 2012, 5:23 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Ok it wasnt the original question so i stand corrected but she said a few posts down.

Useful info. Hubby is dead set against a mac but thanks for info anyway. He's mad keen on gaming.

He didnt...
Forum: Canada
May 12th 2012, 9:39 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Superior? Dont think so. There were plenty here who demonstrated a great understanding of how it all works.
They didnt big up Macs at all though.

And if "fan boy" and "sheep" is hurling...
Forum: Canada
May 12th 2012, 7:04 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

And if you read the original question the person posting here said specifically that her husband wanted to play games. Macs arent any good for that.
Most cheap PCs arent either.


So if i ever...
Forum: Canada
May 12th 2012, 6:41 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Its not rocket science though. I showed my mate how to change the ram on a machine he just got given. He was shocked at how easy it was.
His friend gave it to him as he said it was too slow.
We...
Forum: Canada
May 12th 2012, 4:50 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Its the same with their iphones. Another piece of kit Apple has locked down.
My buddy has the iphone and he got his mrs the Samsung GS2 and he now cant wait to upgrade his phone to the new GS3 when...
Forum: Canada
May 12th 2012, 4:44 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Thats my point though Hawk. You dont have the option. If you want anything done to it you are supposed to take it to them.
For your daughters use then yes you are right. Their needs are probably...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 3:33 pm
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

That's exactly it! Look over the web you will see them everywhere.
They annoy the hell out of me.
Their favorite words right now are "Fail" and "epic".
Im not knocking the genuine users of...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 12:20 pm
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

I loved messing around with basic when i was a kid.
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 11:41 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

A funny Yorkshireman i see. Do they even exist?
Hmmm I guess Leeds Utd, Sheff Wednesday and Sheff Utd field 11 of them each week so they must do:thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 11:36 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Before i moved to Canada a Mercedes CLK . Now with kids an Envoy but im going to get myself an Audi or a Charger.

And i wasnt calling you specifically a dummy Hawk. The majority of people who...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 11:03 am
Replies: 27
Views: 4,519
Posted By dartd27

Re: Moving cash from Canada to uk regularly? Best/most cost effective?

Thanks for the info. I replied back.
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 9:50 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

I just disable UAC. Its more of an annoyance.
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 9:48 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

I have voicemail to text. Whenever any of my English mates call me it always says it cannot translate it.
I have changed my voice to text settings to the British so it will understand me.
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 9:32 am
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Yes thanks. Have been working with computers since i was a child.
Did IT and Graphic Design at college.

Macs are computers for dummies.
They are well built machines but built for those who...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 9:27 am
Replies: 27
Views: 4,519
Posted By dartd27

Re: Moving cash from Canada to uk regularly? Best/most cost effective?

So does HSBC work? I have been looking into that as well. I went to the expat hsbc website and it says you need 25k sterling for a basic account and 60k sterling for a premium account. Im setting...
Forum: Canada
May 11th 2012, 9:25 am
Replies: 27
Views: 4,519
Posted By dartd27

Re: Moving cash from Canada to uk regularly? Best/most cost effective?

I transfer money regularly between Canada and the UK.

Paypal charge about 3% on whatever your sending.
I have an account with RBC and they charge $13.50 to make an international remittance. I...
Forum: Canada
May 10th 2012, 5:34 pm
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

oh yeah and i surf the web all day and i have had no issues with viruses of any kind or Malware. I run avast on my machine. The free version keeps it running great but i upgraded to the paid version...
Forum: Canada
May 10th 2012, 5:30 pm
Replies: 146
Views: 9,688
Posted By dartd27

Re: Quick question re. purchasing laptops

Was too many posts to read the whole thing but if your still checking this thread Dotty for playing games your husband wants an Alienware laptop.
Do not get a Mac! :)
The reason they dont get...
Forum: Canada
May 10th 2012, 4:54 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 5,347
Posted By dartd27

Re: New to Canada

They sell Ribena in Safeway here but its the Canadian version and doesnt taste the same. I live close to Calgary. Moved here 7 years ago from Essex.

A local chemist out here (pharmacy whatever...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
May 10th 2012, 4:32 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
Posted By dartd27

Re: new indian restraunt, Okotoks

This post is old but thought i would comment.
The food isnt bad! Better then having to drive to Calgary and the vindaloo is pretty good :thumbsup:
Tried Spices but didnt think much of that. Have...
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