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How To Get the Minolta 1350W Working Under Windows 7 64 Bit

Posted on January 8, 2012 by David Pankhurst
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A thorny problem, with no easy solution – how to get my Minolta 1350W printer working under Windows 7. The problem is simple to understand: Minolta never made a 64 bit driver, and the last driver available for this printer … Continue reading →

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How To Draw A Simple Schematic For Free

Posted on August 2, 2011 by David Pankhurst
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If you’ve looked at my other posts, you’ll notice I’ve added schematics. While I won’t do them for every post, where possible (and needed) I’ll try to add them. The tool I use by the way is a free one: … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to JavaScript

Posted on November 20, 2006 by David Pankhurst

JavaScript, a close relative to Java, has quite a reputation on the Internet. It allows programming to be included on the actual web page, and makes it easy to add special effects not available under HTML alone. The opportunity to … Continue reading →

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IP, IP, Where Art Thou?

Posted on October 14, 2006 by David Pankhurst

As you’re wandering around the Internet, a pop-under appears – ‘You’re IP address is available to everyone! Click here for better security!’ Scared, you click, only to be pitched something you aren’t really sure you need. Is your IP address … Continue reading →

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Shortcuts to Easier Computing

Posted on September 10, 2006 by David Pankhurst

In my business I spend a lot of time at my computer. While I don’t mind it, I certainly don’t enjoy wasting my time, and keep on the lookout for ways to simplify my work. One method I’ve used successfully … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics, Usability

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