How do I turn off the print notification window that opens up when documents print?

How do I turn off the print notification window that opens up when documents print? 

This small window is attached to the system tray and requires an extra mouse click to close it. This happens with HP laser printer drivers on PC with Windows XP Professional.


1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar. 

2. Click "Printers and Faxes."   (Or "Settings" and then "Printers and Faxes.")

3. Click the File menu in the Printer and Faxes window that appeared.  

4. Click "Server Properties."  

5. Click the Advanced tab in the Print Server Properties window that appeared.  

6. Uncheck "Show informational notifications for local printers."  

This will disable notification messages for printers directly

connected to the computer.

7. Uncheck "Show informational notifications for network printers."  

This will disable notification messages for printers that are shared

on the network.

8. Uncheck "Notify when remote documents are printed." 

9. Click "OK" in the Print Server Properties window.  

10. Close the Printers and Faxes Window

New Range Rover Spy Shots: Photos of 2012 Range Rover being tested

The new Range Rover is coming soon. These Spy Shots were taken in Warwickshire where the Land Rover factory is located.



New Range Rover spy shots



New Range Rover spied out testing

Although the mule is disguised you can see the familiar shape. Checks on the registration number show that it is registered to Land Rover and has a 5 litre engine.

VW Golf TDI 130 Mark4 Review - The love affair continues

The love affair with the VW Golf TDI 130 Mark 4 diesel continues. We've just had our third MOT since owning the car and again the Golf has sailed through without any issues at a current mileage of 176,000.

The car is in daily use for long journeys and on the most recent fill up with diesel recorded 54mpg. Even brand new cars struggle to reach that consumption and at a much higher annual cost. The car cost £3500 when bought 3 years ago and on worst case giving it a zero valuation that still works out at less than £100 per month. More realistically based on current valuations for a similar mark 4 Golf Tdi130 on Autotrader it would seem reasonable to assume a value of £2500. A total depreciation of £1000 over 3 years is incredibly low and shows the popularity that the VW Golf mark 4 still maintains.


VW Golf TDI 130 Mark 4 Photo

The best points about the VW Golf TDI 130 are:

• Fuel economy and VED rates
• Performance and ease of acceleration
• Driving position and seat comfort. The seats are extremely supportive and make long journeys a breeze
• Steering and handling. The steering has great feel and has the perfect weighting
• Instruments are positioned for good visibility and controls are all well placed
• Holds value very well with exceptionally low depreciation
• Handles high mileage amazingly well with little obvious sign of wear

And the negatives about the Golf Diesel TDI130?

The main one is that the front valance below the bumper is quite low and invariably catches on kerbs. On this Golf TDI 130 it has been torn off a couple of times and the same happened on the Golf TDI90 estate that I had previously.
Rear space isn't fantastic but is sufficient for children up to late teens

Solar Panels - How Much Electricity Is Generated in UK?

There is now a website that shows the output month by month that can be generated by UK solar panels in South East England. The site has details of the solar PV system specification as well as photos of the solar panel installation.

Solar panels in the UK

SLR Hut Reviews - Sales of Cheap iPads, DSLR cameras, Camcorder

There are many reviews of online retailer SLRHut on Trusted Pilot  website. Look a bit closer and the majority, if not all, of the reviews appear to be faked. It is highly unusual for people to create a single review of one supplier and never comment again - almost every review of SLR hut is by someone who has not reviewed any other company which makes it look like SLR hut themselves have created the reviews.

The facts about SLR Hut.co.uk

1) Despite their website title SLRHut - consumer electronics in UK SLR hut are not based in the UK and operate from the USA.

2) The address they quote in London is just a mailbox next to a takeaway, it is not a store at all

3) All goods will be supplied from the USA as grey imports so you will not have a UK warranty

4) Their phone number may be a London number but it diverts to the USA as shown by the opening hours which are USA office hours not UK

5) Prices shown do not include UK taxes, VAT or duty. The checkout process adds to the price but you have no guarantee that you will not be hit with more duty when the goods are delivered.

6) SLR hut claim to have been trading in the USA for 10 years but there is no company of that name trading in the USA. The SLR hut.COM website is the same as the UK one so is not usable by USA customers as all prices are in pounds. SLR hut website was only created in 2011.

7) Fake reviews on the web to give impression of

Based on all the above facts would you trust a company that misleads in this way to resolve any problems if you did buy your iPad or DSLR camera from them?

SLR hut reviews - cheap ipads, cameras, camcorders

Think about all these points when looking at an online retailer to buy your iPad 3, DSLR camera or camcorder from. Companies like Amazon or Park Cameras may be higher priced but at least you have a guarantee

How to Find Mobile Phone Masts/Transmitters in Your Area

Are you worried about mobile phone masts in your area or just want to locate which mobile transmitter network is nearest to you?

If you put in your town or post code to the Ofcom website then you can see all the different mobile phone masts in your area and which mobile phone network company operates them.

http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk/search

There are many different designs of mobile phone masts now ranging from the traditional several elements arranged around a central pole to the more disguised designs that are more like thin lollipops!

Partypop UK - Scam Email? Is Partypop a ripoff?

Over the last few days I've had several voicemails left for my from Partypop.co.uk stating that I've registered our details on their website and they need my approval to continue them. This is complete fiction and has all the hallmarks of a scam. We have never ever registered on Partypop and have no idea how they harvested our details so it appears that this email is a con as the email also states that the cost is from £192. The email they sent reads:


"This is the second time we have tried to reach you in order to verify your listing's information. 
Unfortunately, we will not be able to keep your business' listing without proper verification. 
Please call us at 0800 7310219 so you will not lose your listing. Just to remind you why you registered on PartyPOP in the first place: "


It appears that we are not the only people that are unhappy with Partypop. This is a site that has similar reports about the sales tactics from Partypop

http://djakib.blogspot.com/2010/07/partypopcom-huge-scam.html