Buying a Spanish computer - is this a problem?
Dec 10th 2012 | 6:16 pm
#16
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From: In the middle of 10million Olive Trees
Re: Buying a Spanish computer - is this a problem?
Having done that in the past I'm inclined to think it's not worth it!
Probably a good clear out of all the unnecessary things on the PC that we all acquire over time would do the same as installing more ram.
It's often the case when adding ram that it's not really the answer and doesn't improve the PC as much as you might wish.
Another point to remember is that not all ram is equal.....make sure that you're buying the correct kind.
Probably a good clear out of all the unnecessary things on the PC that we all acquire over time would do the same as installing more ram.
It's often the case when adding ram that it's not really the answer and doesn't improve the PC as much as you might wish.
Another point to remember is that not all ram is equal.....make sure that you're buying the correct kind.
only buy Kingston, always buy in identical pairs, if you try to mix one faster, larger the system will revert to the lowest.
as I remember the ZX80/81 era and writing programs for same I find the modern progs too heavy for their own (and our) good, forcing us into a memory upgrade chase.
giving a blank file a name in Word uses over 20k before you even put a full stop in place. and I have a couple of other very heavy business progs on the pc.
so I will go for the upgrade from 1gb to 2gb RAM to ease the pressure on the machine after all, €35 isnt too much when I have spent €150 for UPS due to the crappy electricity supply from Endesa. (We even had a complaint levied by the local mayor reported in the paper as some estimations are the area is being hit by up to 10 cuts per day, although I have been getting 2 per day)
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Dec 11th 2012 | 8:51 am
#18
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From: Granada Costa
Re: Buying a Spanish computer - is this a problem?
I finally got round to installing a Spanish copy of Windows 8 today. A nice simple install and then you just go to settings and download an English version which you then set as the default language, reboot and it's all in English.
Dec 11th 2012 | 10:03 am
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Dec 11th 2012 | 8:34 pm
#20
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From: In the middle of 10million Olive Trees
Re: Buying a Spanish computer - is this a problem?
sounds like I have some catching up to do, but existing PC won't take more than 2gb RAM.
want to keep this one soldiering on until we have found a house and have better control of the power, the environment etc than we do have with this rental, then the intention is to get the max possible and future proofed - for the first 6months before something else comes along
have just had the rechargeable batts in the wireless mouse fail, GGRRHH !!
and ANOTHER power cut (thank you Endesa) and the MCB on the UPS circuit didnt want to go back in...............
think I will have to get my basic signals notes out and start practising my semaphore
we are in a village that had an Islamic signal tower at the highest point....
want to keep this one soldiering on until we have found a house and have better control of the power, the environment etc than we do have with this rental, then the intention is to get the max possible and future proofed - for the first 6months before something else comes along
have just had the rechargeable batts in the wireless mouse fail, GGRRHH !!
and ANOTHER power cut (thank you Endesa) and the MCB on the UPS circuit didnt want to go back in...............
think I will have to get my basic signals notes out and start practising my semaphore
we are in a village that had an Islamic signal tower at the highest point....
