I hate computers!

Actually, I don't but the bu%%er factor is rampant in computer technology.

My new SATA optical drive arrived this week and I fitted it yesterday evening. All but the power connector. The power connector is a new type that is much smaller and is now used on optical drives for laptops etc. I don't complain about the supplier of the drive, they are in the same predicament as me, I simply wonder whether the same smaller connector could not have been used on all SATA drives in the first place. I have had to order a new connector on Ebay in order to make my new drive a useful member of the community.

New smaller power connector, 6 pin slimline on left and standard SATA data connector on right.

The keyboard, on the other hand, is just wonderful. Once batteries are fitted and the dongle plugged in to a computer, any computer with a USB socket, it just works really well. It's also very light in weight but still quite rigid and the track pad works a treat as well. This is an ideal buy for anyone who needs to access PCs on a regular basis but doesn't want a keyboard and mouse plugged into each one. Simple but very effective.    

PS I couldn't stand that horrible green any longer. This looks a bit better but I'm not finished yet!