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Hi all,
my old neighbour (whom I'm looking after a bit) has her birthday at the beginning of October, and I want to make it a bit memorable - I don't think she had a proper birthday in a very long time.
I will bake one of my breads (see picture below) for her and bring a bit of a … View moreHi all,
my old neighbour (whom I'm looking after a bit) has her birthday at the beginning of October, and I want to make it a bit memorable - I don't think she had a proper birthday in a very long time.
I will bake one of my breads (see picture below) for her and bring a bit of a spread, but I also want to set her up with a computer system so she can watch some movies (I have DVDs that I can lend her), listen to music, might be able to get internet at some point and stay in contact with her friends and especially her sons in Wellington a bit better.
I managed to buy (sight unseen) an old 24in Core2Duo iMac from 2007 (that can't run the latest Mac or Windows system software any more so wouldn't be secure) very cheaply as it was considered defect. Turns out that everything works fine, it just needed a clean (especially behind the protective glass in front of the screen) and a new system installed, and as a bonus it unexpectedly had its memory upgraded to 4 GB of RAM (the still original 320 GB HD isn't big but should do).
I installed the latest Linux Mint (which IS secure) as it is specifically geared towards desktop users (so even has commercial multimedia codecs that other Linux distributions don't have) and has low system requirements (eg 1 GB of RAM even with a really nice desktop) - and after less than 1 hour (incl googling how do do some things) everything is done and it runs very fast indeed. I'm quite impressed.
What I don't have is a spare USB keyboard and mouse for it. So if anyone has some old ones around that they no longer need (Apple would be ideal but PC ones will do) then I would appreciate them for my neighbour.
Other things she could need:
If you happen to have an old external 250 or 500 GB hard disc for backups then that would be fantastic - I always feel uncomfortable when people don't have backups of their data as computers can be replaced … your data though - which is the important thing - would be lost when the hard disc dies.
And if you feel REALLY charitable and have an old-style 2.5in 250 GB SATA SSD that you would be happy to donate then I would dare go inside the iMac, replace the hard disc (which is a bit a pig of a job, but I have done that before), and redo the installation of everything.
A small USB stick to bring official letters in pdf form (to me or the library?) for printing out or sending off (until she has internet herself) would also be useful … 1 GB should be plenty. Companies used to give them away, so maybe you have an old one somewhere?
Thanks in advance.
Markus
P.S. One more thing: I can no longer drive for medical reasons (occasional dizzy spells) so unless you are close by would not be able to pick something up. But we are opposite Green Bay High School, so if you happen to come past and could drop it off that would be fantastic.
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Greenview Park boasts a panoramic view of the Glengarry ridgeline and is set amidst tranquil, landscaped gardens. With indoor and outdoor facilities as well as planned group activities, you’ll find it easy… View moreLive life blissfully in a safe community where we provide comfort, security and freedom.
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Our Sandringham Street Festival is back on Saturday 28 Oct 2023 and our Sandringham Community Centre will be open selling hobby arts, beautiful crafts market and baked items in our front hall and centre. We also open up our back centre playground for the under 5s so parents can rest and watch their… View moreOur Sandringham Street Festival is back on Saturday 28 Oct 2023 and our Sandringham Community Centre will be open selling hobby arts, beautiful crafts market and baked items in our front hall and centre. We also open up our back centre playground for the under 5s so parents can rest and watch their kids and we will have a jumpy castle set up. Come along and join into the fun of the festival at our centre - everyone is welcome !!
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She’s a 3 year old chihuahua x missing from dominion rd near the dominion rd extension. Last seen 10/09/23. We are very worried about her, she has never gone missing before.
She’s very timid so may be scared if you approach her but please try to grab her if … View moreHi there, has anyone seen this dog?
She’s a 3 year old chihuahua x missing from dominion rd near the dominion rd extension. Last seen 10/09/23. We are very worried about her, she has never gone missing before.
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By WILLIAM GOLDMAN
based on the novel by STEPHEN KING
Directed by ZANE FLEMING
21 SEP - 7 OCT 2023
After a serious car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, who claims to be his biggest fan.
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We have a regular Thursday Friendship Market that is on every Thursday from 8am-1pm. We have lots of goodies, products, toys, blankets, craft, knitting, kitchenware, tools and books sold. We also sell breakfast with a hot tea or coffee. Stalls are $5each and the market is always on -rain and … View moreWe have a regular Thursday Friendship Market that is on every Thursday from 8am-1pm. We have lots of goodies, products, toys, blankets, craft, knitting, kitchenware, tools and books sold. We also sell breakfast with a hot tea or coffee. Stalls are $5each and the market is always on -rain and shine. And everyone is welcome !!
We will be celebrating our annual International Day of the Older Person next month after market day on Thursday 19th October. We will be at the Sandringham Community Centre with some lunch/afternoon tea from 1pm-3pm. We hope that some of you can join us. Thank you Sandringham - you are all very … View moreWe will be celebrating our annual International Day of the Older Person next month after market day on Thursday 19th October. We will be at the Sandringham Community Centre with some lunch/afternoon tea from 1pm-3pm. We hope that some of you can join us. Thank you Sandringham - you are all very welcome !!
Our school holidays Kids Only Market is on Sat 30th Sept at Sandringham CC from 10am-12pm. ( It has changed from 7 Oct on the flyer due to elections and private hire. ) Our Kids Only Market is always on at the same time during the School Holidays programmes . Stalls are free and you are all welcome… View moreOur school holidays Kids Only Market is on Sat 30th Sept at Sandringham CC from 10am-12pm. ( It has changed from 7 Oct on the flyer due to elections and private hire. ) Our Kids Only Market is always on at the same time during the School Holidays programmes . Stalls are free and you are all welcome to come along and support our budding little entrepreneurs. Lots of goodies sold from beautiful children with enterprising market gifts, plants, toys, books, games and more ! You are all very welcome kids - bring your parents along to support you too ! ?⚾⚽???⛳????????⌚⏰???????♟??
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They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an … View moreIf you have family who have been feeling cold in their home through winter, help may be at hand to make their home warm, dry, and healthy.
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In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more homes are eligible for insulation grants. It gets better - there are lots of community organisations offering extra funding to reduce the cost further.
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