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September 21

iOS 7

Has anyone had good or bad experience of ios 7 please?85.211.135.199 (talk) 08:08, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

Yes.

As it says at the top of the page, "We don't answer requests for opinions, predictions or debate". So, we shouldn't really debate the pros and cons or rant and rave about a particular OS or device, etc. If you have a specific question about the OS, we'll be happy to answer that. But as far as experiences go, you would get a better idea of experiences by simply searching for "iOS 7 review" or something like that with your favorite search engine.

That said, I would suggest waiting a week or two until the 7.1 update comes out. There is normally an incremental update that comes out shortly after the initial release. It usually addresses the bugs that people discover in the initial release and they complained about in all those reviews. Dismas|^(talk) 08:31, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

Technically the OP simply asked if anyone has had good experience with iOS 7 not what does experiences were or how common they were. This is a dumb question, if iOS 7 has been released and it's resonably popular it's guaranteed someone has had a good experience and someone has had a bad experience, but it is simple enough that it can arguably can be answered with references. Nil Einne (talk) 14:07, 23 September 2013 (UTC)

Ah Gosh, I am covered in shame and disgrace, shan't do it again - ever!85.211.135.199 (talk) 10:34, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

Chrome Apps

Until yesterday, opening a new tab in Chrome gave me links to all the apps I'd downloaded from the Google Apps Store. Now, I get the Google search box. Apparently, there's now a Google Apps Launcher external to Chrome, and/or an Apps bookmark in the bookmarks toolbar. I can find neither of those things. How can I get to my apps now? Rojomoke (talk) 09:11, 21 September 2013 (UTC)
BTW I'm using Chrome Version 29.0.1547.76 m (the latest) on Windows7 Pro. Rojomoke (talk) 10:47, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

There are small 'buttons' on the bottom of the page in the middle that allow you to select either a 'Most visited' page (left button) or 'Apps' (right button). There are also 'buttons' on the side of the screen, (For Win 8/touchscreen use I imagine). Perhaps the last update re-set these to default? I am certainly not getting the search box by default. Nb. Ver. 29.0.1547.66 ₴ 220 of ^Borg 11:16, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

Those used to be there in the old setup, but have now disappeared. Rojomoke (talk) 11:38, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

Sounds like an 'update' that reduces functionality, and now I'm being prompted to 'update'. If I recall right the buttons at the bottom have only been there for a 'short' time (months?)
• If you go to the Google store are your Apps still there?
• Are these Apps for use on Windows or a Tablet? (as I see that my tablet apps also appear there)
• I would check your Chrome Settings under "On startup", see if "Open the New Tab page", which is what gives me the 'buttons' page, is selected. -Δ- 220 of ^Borg 02:57, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

• This is for Windows.
• If I go to https://chrome.google.com/webstore, I don't see the apps I've chosen, but I don't think I ever did.
• My startup setting is "Continue where I left off", as I want to reload whatever pages I had open before. I'm talking about opening a new tab page after I've started Chrome.

If I add a new app, it takes me to chrome://apps, which is the page I want, so I can at least find my way there now. Rojomoke (talk) 05:11, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

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• My Chrome has now 'updated it-self' to your version. (Rude. it didn't ask permission!) And now there is a button (3x3 coloured dots) on the 'browser bar' (far left) that says Apps. Of course you have to have that bar visible (Click top RHS 'Customise Chrome button', Bookmarks, Show bookmarks bar.) It can also be turned 'off' & 'on' by right clicking the browser bar & clicking on 'Show apps shortcut'. The "Most Visited" web pages are now in a grid below the search box, not a separate 'page' as before.
  
• When you open a new tab there is a similar 3x3 Apps button(no text), but not coloured, in the top right of the browser window to the right of Images, and left of your Email address if signed in. This allows you to access 'Google'(?) apps. I expected to have to be signed in to Google or Gmail to access them, but not so! Cookies? I'm a little confused here at times 'cause I keep thinking of the android Apps on my tablet. I do have to sign on to Google Play (on my laptop) to see those. --220 of ^Borg 13:29, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

IT videos for execution

HI to all. can anyone suggest a website which contains video demo's for installation of routers.ip serveillance cameras, wifi switches, etc etc all i mean is a comprehensive place where help can be found in the form of videos.thanks in anticipation — Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.199.71.187 (talk) 12:37, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

If you want a "comprehensive place" for such an all-encompassing subject that would be a video search engine such as Google videos or YouTube, where you will get millions of hits for a vague query such as "install router". If you are interested in a specific brand of device, first try the manufacturer's website.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 16:21, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

My laptop was in problem with Returnil Systemsafe 2011 software

Hi, i'm Anudeep. I was installed a software named Returnil Systemsafe 2011. And now, i don't want the software now itseems. So, I was tried to uninstall it, but it opens a pop-up window like Turn-off the Virtual Mode. If I was turning-off, again it was opened a pop-up window i.e., "The RPC server is Unavailable". I don't know the meaning of that. What shall i do now? How can i uninstall that software? I'm requesting the people to solve the problem those who are online. regards, Anudeep. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.65.155.54 (talk) 15:50, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

What operating system ? Also, you didn't say how you tried to uninstall it. Did you use the uninstall program that came with it, or are you using something like the "Add/Remove Programs" function in Windows ? One suggestion, if nothing else works, is to go back to your last backup/checkpoint before the install, although this might lose more than just that software. Also, it might be possible to simply disable the software, without uninstalling it. StuRat (talk) 00:39, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

Blank text messages on AT&T phone

I'm getting about 2 blank texts a day now, with no phone number attached, nor a "withheld". Could this be a symptom of being tapped by the NSA, analogous to the telltale beeps one heard on the line when an oldfashioned phone was wiretapped? (I'm wondering because I recently sent a "chain letter" text to friends, taunting NSAers with the statement that anyone eavesdropping on me wasn't half the man Manning and Snowden are.) Thanks. 76.218.104.120 (talk) 15:57, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

I seriously doubt the NSA are that incompetent. Rojomoke (talk) 21:09, 21 September 2013 (UTC)

Somewhat old thread, but I found here it may have something to do with the content on the sender's end which makes the message show up blank when you recieve it. However, the consistency of these blank texts leads me to believe they are automated; but beyond that I don't know. --.Yellow1996.^(ЬMИED¡) 00:05, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

Thanks, i'll check that thread out.-RPeterson76.218.104.120 (talk) 15:54, 24 September 2013 (UTC)