Printer, scanner, desktop computer

BroadHopper · 06-19-2025, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TomC

Brings back memories... first project I ever worked on (like 40 years ago) was the ALQ-156 with your guys on Canal Street...

And the ASPJ project that Raytheon gave up on!

Descant · 06-19-2025, 11:42 AM

When I reboot my desktop, the Dell logo comes up, but it is very old and I doubt there are many original Dell parts remaining. I have a local computer company that does my maintenance, replacing parts as needed. When I'm really stuck, I call and they log into my machine, work their magic remotely and we char while the machine is upgrading. My printer scanner fax copier is a Brother. Pretty good, but I figure life expectancy on these things is five years regardless of brand.

My son, as a student, worked for Support.com, Staples' help desk. I learned from him that, while a customer was explaining a problem, he was typing the issue into a Google search. Then he would read the fix back. That worked well for me until Google went more than about three steps and then I got lost changing between the two sites. Anyway, there's probably a local shop that can help if you're beyond the Best Buy Geek Squad range.
Many public libraries know volunteers locally, or have staff that can help. there are probably folks in your local seniors club who have resources (grandchildren) who are knowledgeable.

Mr. V · 06-19-2025, 03:03 PM

Time to upgrade our ancient PC, which runs Windows 7.

Mostly just surf the net, no gaming or heavy demands.

My sturdy HP laser printer is hooke up, as is a Samsung monitor.

What would be the best option to upgrade while still keeping the printer hooked up?

retired · 06-20-2025, 01:32 PM

What kind of hookups does your computer and printer have? Sounds like you have an old system that may use a parallel or serial printer cable. If so, you won't find any new computers that will accept these. You may need to start from scratch. Visit Staples website or store. Look for sales.

Mr. V · 06-20-2025, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by retired

What kind of hookups does your computer and printer have? Sounds like you have an old system that may use a parallel or serial printer cable. If so, you won't find any new computers that will accept these. You may need to start from scratch. Visit Staples website or store. Look for sales.

THanks, will do.

I guess I'm a Luddite: I drive an '82 Volvo turbo, listen to LP's and don't own a cell phone.

And yet...I'm happy.

Go figure.

retired · 06-21-2025, 05:52 PM

The 70's were the best of times!

06-19-2025, 11:42 AM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,407 Thanks: 1,362 Thanked 1,634 Times in 1,066 Posts	Brand? When I reboot my desktop, the Dell logo comes up, but it is very old and I doubt there are many original Dell parts remaining. I have a local computer company that does my maintenance, replacing parts as needed. When I'm really stuck, I call and they log into my machine, work their magic remotely and we char while the machine is upgrading. My printer scanner fax copier is a Brother. Pretty good, but I figure life expectancy on these things is five years regardless of brand. My son, as a student, worked for Support.com, Staples' help desk. I learned from him that, while a customer was explaining a problem, he was typing the issue into a Google search. Then he would read the fix back. That worked well for me until Google went more than about three steps and then I got lost changing between the two sites. Anyway, there's probably a local shop that can help if you're beyond the Best Buy Geek Squad range. Many public libraries know volunteers locally, or have staff that can help. there are probably folks in your local seniors club who have resources (grandchildren) who are knowledgeable.

06-19-2025, 03:03 PM	#3
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 65 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	Time to upgrade our ancient PC, which runs Windows 7. Mostly just surf the net, no gaming or heavy demands. My sturdy HP laser printer is hooke up, as is a Samsung monitor. What would be the best option to upgrade while still keeping the printer hooked up? __________________ basking in the benign indifference of the universe

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06-20-2025, 01:32 PM	#4
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 140 Thanks: 2 Thanked 68 Times in 39 Posts	What kind of hookups does your computer and printer have? Sounds like you have an old system that may use a parallel or serial printer cable. If so, you won't find any new computers that will accept these. You may need to start from scratch. Visit Staples website or store. Look for sales.

06-21-2025, 05:52 PM	#6
retired Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Belmont, NH Posts: 140 Thanks: 2 Thanked 68 Times in 39 Posts	The 70's were the best of times!