Printer Problems

For some time now we have been having problems with our printer.  It is a wireless one so that Sarah or Kris, or I can print whatever we need regardless of which computer is being used.  Well we had been having lots of problems because it kept losing the wireless signal from the router, and every time it lost the signal, I was forced to reboot the router, which would take a few minutes each time. 

After we got the new router and the technician told us that there was a problem with some wet wires coming into the house that would need to be replaced, things have been working fine.  Fine except for the printer, because we still couldn’t print wirelessly.  With all the problems I was having with the adapter for the not so smart TV, I figured that I should now be able to get it set up to print again from any computer in the house.

After finding my online help manual and the installation CD for the printer, I finally figured out the problem.  When we were having problems, I had stopped using the wireless feature and plugged it into the computer in the basement with a USB cable so it could only be used in conjuction with the kids’ computer.  After re-running the set-up CD and unplugging the USB cable, we were ready to go in about 15 minutes.  I felt really stupid because this is something I could have done as soon as we got the new router.  I guess it had been so long since I had gone to the USB cable I had completely forgotten that I did it.

Finally

Well I finally got my new laptop, and I have to say this will take a little getting used to. I have spent the last day and a half trying to reload all the programs I had on my old one and the first thing I'll say is that I HATE Windows 7. I am sure it is just a matter of getting used to it, but my initial reaction is that it sucks. Secondly, the Dell Inspiron that I bought has a different layout to the keyboard. Maybe it is just me, but it "feels" like the keyboard is set farther back so that I have to reach to hit the keys. It also has a larger keyboard in that it has a keypad on the side. Some of the keys are moved around too compared to my last laptop, such as the insert & delete keys to name a couple. Finally, the keyboard isn't as quiet as the old one when typing. This one makes loud "clicks" as you type rather than the soft, quiet touch I was used to with the last one.

I am sure I will find other things I don't like too, but I suppose I will just need to learn to live with it. At least I am back up and running I suppose.

Out To Lunch

I am currently out to lunch so to speak. I have been without a computer now for about a week and a half. My laptop died last week and I am still shopping for a new one. Otherwise I have to pick and choose the times I can get on to use the other computers in the house (Kris's or the girls'). Usually when I have time, either someone is sitting on one of them or there is something else for me to be doing around here. Hopefully I will be back up and running soon. I am looking at a Dell right now that is on sale, though I haven't decided whether or not I should pull the trigger on it.