This post is going to be a little nonsensical; I’m going to waffle on about something, which may come across as cryptic but it’s not. I just don’t want to “jinx” or psych myself out.

I got some great news, which unfortunately clashes with some bad news but the great news it better because it could mean changing my life for the better. I also like to think of it as a once in a lifetime opportunity. The great news, which could turn into amazing news in the next coming week, came this morning. I feel a sense of panic, some of it nerves, some of it excitement but mostly anxious because I want it that badly.

Thing is the bad news came just a few days ago but I can’t let the bad news be a repercussion for the good news. I’ll never forget some wise words I was given during the end of university: “If you wait, you won’t move forwards.” Those words have stuck with me and helped me get the good news, otherwise I’d be stuck in a little rut.

I’ve already mostly prepared for this amazing opportunity but preparation doesn’t always translate on the day it matters.

I just hope the good news becomes amazing news and that I show confidence, and more importantly MY SENSE OF DIRECTION DOESN’T LET ME DOWN. ==;

I feel I’m at the right stage in my life to move forward in life and hope I do myself justice.

Things I make and things for the future.

I’ve been trying to use Skype (ver. 6.1.59.129) with my hotmail account but get the following message: “Sorry, we didn’t recognize your sign-in details.  Please check your Skype Name and Password, then try again.”  I tried all that was suggest on the Skype forums, including*:

*Points hightlights this colour mean it didn’t necessarily work me but was a success for others.

• Checking Skype for updates
• Login with a different computer (it runs with XP.  This worked but I would rather be able to access Skype from my own computer)
• Uninstalling/reinstalling Skype
• Temporarily disabling my anti-virus/firewall
• Adding Skype into my security software’s exclusion (McAfee, Eset, Malwarebytes, etc) list 
• Used Skype on Safe Mode (worked but not the solution I was looking for)
• Deleting shared.xml and shared.lck:
  • Press Window key + R > %appdata%\skype > delete ‘shared.lck’ and ‘shared.xml’

• Unlinking my hotmail from my online Skype account and merging the two with a tablet/mobile
• “Rolled back” to a previous install
• Login with a fellow Windows 7 users laptop (Login success).  Said user explained that the keyboard is the issue.
• Changing the connection options on Skype:
  • Open Skype > Tools > Connection options… > Use port: 1024 > keep ‘Use port 80 and 443 as alternatives [...]” checked > on the drop down box select ‘HTTPS’ > Host: 213.222.148.141 Port:8080 > Save

• Installing Windows Live Essentials, then from your Microsoft account add your computer to the “Trust PC”.  I’m a bit iffy about installing another program just to get the one I want to work. (Doing this has solved some people’s Skype login problems though.)

Problem:

Apparently the keyboard layouts.  Whilst my keyboard layout is UK, the other two are American layouts.  I can’t see or fathom why the issue would be keyboard related…?

Temporary Solutions:

By the way, I did try setting my keyboard to the American layout but was still unable to sign-in.  The three temporary options are:

1. Use a computer with an American keyboard layout
2. Until this issue gets sorted out communication by other available means
3. Sign into Skype (Microsoft account email and password) with tablet or mobile devices.  It works there for some reason

I have not found the right fix for me but if I do I will update this post.

[Edit 30.01.13]

• Upgraded to version 6.1.60.129 but still no luck logging in with Microsoft account.
• Checked whether there was any software conflicting with Skype – no joy.

[Edit 31.01.13]

• Updated to version 6.1.73.129 – still the same problem
• Compared Eset settings between my computer and my sisters – resolved!  Woo.

SOLUTION:

This is my spec:

• OS: Windows 7 64-bit
• Skype: 6.1.73.129
• Security software: Eset NOD32

How I fixed it:

1. Opened Eset Smart Security
2. Press F5
3. Enter password
4. Click + for “Web and email”
5. Click + for “Protocol filtering”
6. Select “SSL”
7. Select “Do not scan SSL protocol”
8. Click OK
9. If you get an error box just click “Cancel”

You should now be able to sign-in to Skype with your Microsoft Account.

Several days ago I was in the workshop charging my tablet, which worked fine. Then, I went to play a little bit of piano (sheets were on the tablet) transferred the charging to the dinning room. After half an hour I noticed the charging indicator wasn’t showing. The tablet was not charging at all and I could understand why so I tried:

1. Gently pushing the USB cable ends – nothing
2. A different extension multi-socket – nothing;
3. A wall socket – nothing;
4. The workshop socket – nothing
5. Charging via laptop USB – probably charging but no indication and would take an age

After sifting through the internet for solutions I found none.  I knew it wasn’t a problem with the USB because the tablet was being recognised by my laptop, so I thought there was a problem with the “brick”.  That could be the only reason so I look online for the price of a new charger but didn’t purchase straight away.  I proceeded to examine the brick (I wouldn’t have attempted to do anything drastic) and noticed that the shame didn’t seem odd.  Reverted the image of the charger and noticed the pronged part of plug was detachable.  Looked at my plug and noticed the shape wasn’t quite right.

SOLUTION:

Push the pronged detachment to click into place on the brick.  Note to self: the alignment of the whole plug should be straight.  To think I almost asininely bought another charger.