Powerline adapterFor a fast, reliable connection betweeen your router and your desktop PC, I suggest a pair of Powerline adapters such as these:
Transcription softwareAs I mentioned when I saw you, a variety of programs exist which can assist in transcribing text. Most allow to to type while listening to the sound file, and control playing (start/stop, slow down etc) all from within the one program, which can often by controlled by pedal(s). You can get USB pedals from a variety of sources, a couple of which are mentioned below. For a fuller review of software for timeline-based material (i.e. audio and/or video), see the University of Surrey's site CAQDAS, but here are some relevant products (all free, unless otherwise noted):
Resetting proxy settingsWin 7/IE 9Leave to Oron Resetting Firefox proxy settings1. From the Firefox menu, choose Options. 2. Click the /Advanced\ tab and click [Settings...] 3. Choose (*) No Proxy. 4. Click [OK] and [OK] again to return to the main Firefox screen. You may need to restart the browser for the new settings to take effect. PrinterThere's an excellent deal available at the moment on the Lexmark X264dn, which is selling for £132 inc. VAT and delivery. It's a networked 'all in one' device which can print, scan, copy and fax. It is a duplex printer (i.e. it can print on both sides of the paper) and has a network interface, so you can share all its functions across the household. It comes with a 'starter' cartridge sufficient for 1,500 pages, but ordinary cartridges are rated at 3,500 pages, and 'high yield' ones at 9,000 pages. Toner price per page is in the region of 2p per page, which is well below the standard for printers under £200 (but then again, the printer sells elsewhere for £250). I've read reviews and got feedback from my client, as well as trying it myself, and I am very impressed with the printer. If you feel that it would be useful to have any of the functions of this device, then you should consider getting it! And no, I don't get a commission from Lexmark (in fact, I usually don't recommend them on the grounds of cost...). |
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