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nashville 13-02-2026 14:19
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36210446)
I've had a stinking cold since Tuesday, and it's not getting any better, so we've had to cancel our 40th Wedding Anniversary weekend away - not a lot of point going to a Michelin starred restaurant & hotel when you can't taste anything, and it wouldn't be very sociable to the other diners celebrating Valentine's Day to have me hacking, coughing, and blowing my nose all evening.

On the bright side, the hotel waived their normal cancellation policy, and are returning what we paid for the weekend stay/meals, which is very helpful - so we'll book to go another time.
That was nice getting a refund , Hope you can rebook when you feel better

SnoopZ 14-02-2026 15:01
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Went to accept my Car insurance quote and renew online, clicked the Renew button and get the message 'Sorry I can't do that for you online'!

I then tried online chat because I hate using a phone for things like this and the virtual chat pissed me off for 5mins and was useless so I typed, Put me through to a human and the virtual chat ended and Louise connected and after that everything went well.

So the secret words for RAC online chat are Put me through to a human.

TheDaddy 14-02-2026 16:21
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36210538)
Went to accept my Car insurance quote and renew online, clicked the Renew button and get the message 'Sorry I can't do that for you online'!

I then tried online chat because I hate using a phone for things like this and the virtual chat pissed me off for 5mins and was useless so I typed, Put me through to a human and the virtual chat ended and Louise connected and after that everything went well.

So the secret words for RAC online chat are Put me through to a human.
It's not a secret, I never interact with this stuff, just say talk to agent and you get it saying but I can help, no thanks, I'd rather keep someone in a job

Paul 14-02-2026 17:02
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36210538)
So the secret words for RAC online chat are Put me through to a human.
That (or similar) works on many chat systems. ;)

SnoopZ 14-02-2026 17:04
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36210549)
That (or similar) works on many chat systems. ;)
It ignored my first attempt of "I want to talk to a human" so I was surprised it worked.

Carth 19-02-2026 14:38
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Yet again, while in the middle of doing something, Windows decides to download another (unasked for) update and virtually lock the PC up.

:mad:

Oh how I wish game developers would make them available for the Linux platform as well as PC, then I could gladly dump Windows into its own recycle bin.

Yes I know there are ways to run (some) windows games on Linux, but . . . more jumping through hoops.

Hugh 19-02-2026 14:46
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
How to temporarily or permanently stop Windows Updates

https://www.action1.com/blog/how-to-...ows-11-update/

Temporarily Pause Updates:
Go to Settings > Windows Update > Pause updates (up to 5 weeks).

Stop Updates
Step 1. Press the Windows key + R.
Step 2. In the Run dialog box, type the following command: ‘services.msc’ and hit Enter.
Step 3. Find “Windows Update” services,” right-click it, and select “Properties.” Next, set “Startup type” to “Disabled,” click “Apply,” and “OK.”

Carth 19-02-2026 14:56
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
I keep doing the 'pause for 5 weeks' thing, will give the other method another try

:tu:

although thinking on it, I'm sure I'd done that before . . is it one of those 'clever' things that turns itself back on after a period of time?

Mr K 19-02-2026 15:59
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Windows 10 is the answer, no updates anymore. Perfect ! :)

Jaymoss 19-02-2026 18:54
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36210811)
I keep doing the 'pause for 5 weeks' thing, will give the other method another try

:tu:

although thinking on it, I'm sure I'd done that before . . is it one of those 'clever' things that turns itself back on after a period of time?
If you on none home edit the group policy

Paul 20-02-2026 01:51
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Cant you just stop the update service, and then disable it ?

---------- Post added at 00:51 ---------- Previous post was at 00:51 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36210823)
Windows 10 is the answer, no updates anymore. Perfect ! :)
Really ? My Windows 7 still gets updates, so I would have thought W10 did as well.

SnoopZ 20-02-2026 10:38
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
I also get free extended Windows 10 security updates but this is only until 14th October 2026 I believe.

Taf 20-02-2026 11:16
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36210823)
Windows 10 is the answer, no updates anymore. Perfect ! :)

Due to an EU decision, the UK also gets free Win10 updates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CGqOwKTo7k

Hugh 21-02-2026 10:47
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
Area power outage since 09:22 - according to National Grid outage map, 1256 properties without power around us.

Update @ 10:22 - power restored

thenry 21-02-2026 13:23
Re: Moans and Pet Hates
 
I've got a blocked nose :sleep: it unblocked earlier when I emptied it in the shower but now it's blocked again. I really cba with this. It's draining :cry:


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