Cable Forum - Moans and Pet Hates

Printers used to be so simple. Connected to the PC and they worked. Now you need wifi/bluetooth, endless software upgrades, incredibly expensive cartridges. Also have to wait an age before they actually think about possibly, maybe, printing sometime.

One thing never changes, paper jams. No one has solved that one .

SnoopZ

09-04-2026 20:03

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36213677)

Printers used to be so simple. Connected to the PC and they worked. Now you need wifi/bluetooth, endless software upgrades, incredibly expensive cartridges. Also have to wait an age before they actually think about possibly, maybe, printing sometime.

One thing never changes, paper jams. No one has solved that one .

Not if you have a laser printer.

Jaymoss

09-04-2026 20:28

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Or research 3rd party cartridge costs best options canon and epson for cheaper carts and buy a network printer that connects to your router or as Snoopz says buy laser

Jaymoss

12-04-2026 14:17

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Misplaced guilt

My Dad wanted me to go round and help him on Tuesday with his FTTP install but the other day his wife said some really horrid things to me saying my mental health was an excuse anyway I might have posted cuz I been a mess since so I said I can not put myself through that sort of thing again and he blamed her dementia that he has not mentioned to me since he said he suspected it. Had I known I may have expected it and it done less damage but she really hurt me. But now I feel guilty for not going round

nashville

12-04-2026 15:54

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I use google no problem

Hom3r

13-04-2026 09:01

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Originally Posted by Taf (Post 36213636)

Prior to covid, I had a confirmed order for timber and wood sheeting. It didn't turn up due to "stocking issues". Another date was set. That didn't turn up either due to the same reason.

6 missed deliveries later, I went to their local store and saw loads of stock of what I had ordered. I tried to order it for home delivery but was told "All that lot is for trade sales only, mate."

No chance of getting it all during the pandemic, and after it all settled down, the prices were around 40% higher and still haven't dropped. I fully expect the war in the Middle East to jack the prices even higher.

I'm involved with a men's charity, wood prices have sky rocketed in recent times.

Luckily Travis Perkins give us discounts

thenry

15-04-2026 09:39

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Notifications not coming through as they are received!

Settings>Battery>Battery Saver>disable adaptive battery.

This as well as previously disabled notification organiser!

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Originally Posted by thenry (Post 36208494)

Google pixel have this new notification organiser which silents notifications. Pain in the arse. I've disabled it. Notification history is useful though.

Carth

15-04-2026 09:56

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This is what happens when you buy a 'smart' phone, it takes over because it knows best :D

SnoopZ

15-04-2026 22:57

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Think I've got an eyelash in my eye, I've had it over 36hrs and it's extremely annoying. Unfortunately I can't focus on the eye when looking in the mirror so can't see it at all.

I've ordered a hand magnifying glass with a light to see if that helps.

Taf	16-04-2026 11:07

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36213983)

Think I've got an eyelash in my eye.

The last time I had this sort of irritation, it was a stye under the eyelid.

SnoopZ

16-04-2026 11:25

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Originally Posted by Taf (Post 36213998)

The last time I had this sort of irritation, it was a stye under the eyelid.

Last night I could feel it moving around so I think it was an eyelash but I woke up this morning feeling fine so maybe it's moved behind the eye. Ive got the magnifying glass arriving in the next hour in case it ever comes back so I hope that works.