"Peter Jason" <pj@jostle.com> wrote in message
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> "Nil" <rednoise@REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote in message
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>> On 18 May 2010, "Peter Jason" <pj@jostle.com> wrote in
>> alt.windows7.general:
>>
>>> Does Windows7 allow:
>>>
>>> Switching off/on extraneous installed HDDs while the
>>> computer is running?
>>
>> What's an "extraneous" HDD?
>>
>> You can eject external drives.
>
>
> "Extraneous HDD" is one used occasionally for backup and other storage
> purposes. We have spare HDDs in the computer, but want to turn them off
> between use, without powering down, to make them last longer and to save
> some power.
>
> External drives have slower data-transfer rates, though we use these for
> off-site backups.
>
> It's incredible that Windows can't do this simple thing!
**** But it can! Three replies have it explained it. All you have to do is
implement it
>>
>>> Have a faxing facility which allows blocking of junk faxes?
>>> (like email & newsgroups.)
>>
>> No. That's usually a function of the fax modem.
>
> Do you know of any modem with the ability to "filter in" fax numbers? We
> are bombarded with junk faxes. We'll pay anything!
**** Most fax machines have the ability to block incoming numbers, and I
would think any number of fax modems also, but I haven't worked with modems
in a number of years.
In order for the fax machine to be able to block, you have to have caller
I.D. enabled on your phone service. Then the number can be added to the
Block Junk Fax list in the fax machine.
I know of no machine that will arbitrarily block faxes like junk email
filters do with a particular content since a fax machine doesn't "read" the
fax as it's coming in. Possibly a fax service would have that function. Call
your phone company and see if they have anything like that, or if they know
of anyone in your area that does.
--
SC Tom
