Re: [CGUYS] firefox 5.0

2011-07-26 Thread Judy Cosler
my 5.0 doesn't do that. but, i can't "pgdn" or "pgup" or arrow down or up on a screen. it jumps to the end (with the downs)! On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 10:30 AM, gerald wrote: > a while back i loaded firefox 3.xxx or 4.xxx and found my system was very > unhappy. > i poked around and found i had to

Re: [CGUYS] think i've been taken: replacement laptop keys

2011-02-13 Thread Judy Cosler
did u buy the keys from Apple, Mason? On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM, Mason Miller wrote: > I would imagine it would depend on the laptop. I have lost and replaced > keys on my MacBook. > > Mason > > On Feb 13, 2011, at 11:17 AM, Judy Cosler wrote: > > > first o

[CGUYS] think i've been taken: replacement laptop keys

2011-02-13 Thread Judy Cosler
first of all, which is the correct address for this list? the yahoo address? I think I've been taken! Is there any such thing as replacement keys for laptop keyboards? I ordered some online & they are taking a verrry lng time to get here! Plus most everything I read online says

[CGUYS] Substitute for OpenOffice?

2011-01-11 Thread Judy Cosler
Did somebody on this list fairly, but not terribly, recently suggest a substitute for OpenOffice? better. *** ** THIS LIST HAS MOVED TO YAHOO** ** PLEASE JOIN THE DISCUSSION THERE ** ** Info at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ***

[CGUYS] laptop shuts down

2010-07-12 Thread Judy Cosler
My *fully charged *ASUS laptop, not v. old, shuts down if I unplug it. what could be causing this? *** ** THIS LIST HAS MOVED TO YAHOO** ** PLEASE JOIN THE DISCUSSION THERE ** ** Info at http://www.cguys.org/ ** **

Re: [CGUYS] Recommendation for laptop computer advice sought

2010-03-05 Thread Judy Cosler
ASUS if you don't have Num Lock on. On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 7:08 AM, Michael S. Altus wrote: > I chose Toshiba because it had the delete key on the lower part of the > keyboard, unlike other brands, which have the delete key on the upper > right. Now > I understand that Toshiba has exiled the del

Re: [CGUYS] Recommendation for laptop computer advice sought

2010-03-04 Thread Judy Cosler
a friend of mine who is an IT consultant say nix on Dells. PLUS my Dell laptop of 18 months old just totally died! from what you say, why not a Netbook? On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Robert Carroll wrote: > This listserv is so oriented towards social issues, I am almost afraid to > ask a comp

Re: [CGUYS] What's the name of that Firefox Ad-on?

2010-03-04 Thread Judy Cosler
what is a "user agent"? what does "user agent" mean? On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 6:22 PM, chad evans wyatt wrote: > .. et sous le pont d'Avignon, l'on y danse.. Many thanks, John! > > --- On Wed, 3/3/10, John Settle wrote: > > From: John Settle > Subject: Re: [CGUYS] What's the name of that Firefox

Re: [CGUYS] charlie miller speaks (he's the security expert taking macs and windows down at pwn2own)

2010-03-02 Thread Judy Cosler
what is the issue with Flash? On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 1:03 AM, mike wrote: > > http://gizmodo.com/5483024/security-expert-flash-is-the-root-of-browser-insecurity-oh-and-ie8-isnt-so-bad > > Highlights from the interview: > > Win 7 is harder to hack into than os x. > Linux really isn't a fortress e

Re: [CGUYS] Thunmb Vs. DVD [Was: Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!]

2010-02-26 Thread Judy Cosler
I have no idea what this means, Tom! On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 3:15 PM, mike wrote: > I have all my installers on an internal one tb drive. I keep nothing on my > os drive for very long, everything I keep is moved to another internal > drive > and mirrored with an external. > > On Feb 26, 2010 12

Re: [CGUYS] Intuit's amazing sidestep

2010-02-11 Thread Judy Cosler
WTH is an "engine log?" On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Q. Fisher wrote: > After jumping through all of Intuit's hoops, thought I could get my taxes > done today while the snow melts (ha!). After a few hours of data entry the > program crashes with an error 25300 that includes a link to Intuit f

Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question

2010-01-02 Thread Judy Cosler
secured? On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Fred Holmes wrote: > I've been looking for a Skype phone that isn't cordless/wireless (has a > wired handset, and connects to my router with an Ethernet Cat-5 cable). > Last time I looked (a couple of months ago), I couldn't find one. Using > Google

Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question

2010-01-01 Thread Judy Cosler
does one have reliable 911 with VoIP? thought one needed a landline for reliable, available 911. Pls. help me with this issue! On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Robert Carroll wrote: > In the 2010 February issue of Consumer Reports, there are tests of 15 items > sold on TV infomercials that use har

Re: [CGUYS] STRANGE VIRUS?

2009-12-21 Thread Judy Cosler
*Very wearying!* totally agree, Sue. Tom needs to get a job or something so that he doesn't have so much time to post Mac comments to this group! On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 5:20 PM, Sue Cubic wrote: > At 05:08 PM 12/21/2009, you wrote: > >> On Dec 21, 2009, at 4:19 PM, db wrote: >> >>> Sorry for th

Re: [CGUYS] Freeware registry cleaner

2009-12-19 Thread Judy Cosler
??? On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 8:06 PM, Tony B wrote: > Relax. You only need the forms if you wrote a registry "cleaner" that > couldn't "clean" in one pass. > > On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 1:46 PM, Reid Katan wrote: > > I need to justify maintaining my computer?! To who? I don't even kno

Re: [CGUYS] WiFi SD cards

2009-12-05 Thread Judy Cosler
what's the difference, Steve? On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Stephen Brownfield wrote: > I've seen WiFi SD cards before, but not WiFi-enabled SD memory card. > > > > > Chris Dunford wrote: > >> Well, this is something I hadn't seen before: >> >> >> http://www.thenerds.net/EYE_FI.Eye_Fi_Home_Wir

[CGUYS] CORRECTION! Trapezoidal!!! Re: those hexagonal plugs

2009-10-18 Thread Judy Cosler
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Judy Cosler wrote: > used by many cell phones, mp3 players, etc. > what are they called? > > are they all the same "strength"? (think I mean voltage, but not sure!) > so, are they interchangeable? whether they are USB or plug into house

[CGUYS] those hexagonal plugs

2009-10-18 Thread Judy Cosler
used by many cell phones, mp3 players, etc. what are they called? are they all the same "strength"? (think I mean voltage, but not sure!) so, are they interchangeable? whether they are USB or plug into house current? -- Judy *

Re: [CGUYS] Plain English, please...

2009-10-15 Thread Judy Cosler
so glad you asked that Q! On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM, Sue Cubic wrote: > I want to know---what is "the cloud"? > > Does it refer to storage sites on some server somewhere? > > Or something more esoteric than that? > > Am I using it and don't know? The best thing I've found in a long time i

Re: [CGUYS] Google Chrome add-in for IE: Speed demon or big, fat security hole?

2009-10-01 Thread Judy Cosler
WFBs = On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 11:46 AM, tjp wrote: > > http://blogs.computerworld.com/14797/google_chome_add_in_for_ie_speed_demon_or_big_fat_security_hole > > "Google's just released Chrome add-in for Internet Explorer can speed up IE > by as much as 10 times, tests show. But if you listen

Re: [CGUYS] LISTSERV

2009-08-08 Thread Judy Cosler
yahoo On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 6:49 PM, Jordan wrote: > I don't know if this is just for Tom or if others have an understanding of > this but: I'm considering starting List for a local food group I'm involved > with. I've started looking at some manuals from L-Soft and AOL, and they are > volumino

Re: [CGUYS] Computer gadgets in cars

2009-08-06 Thread Judy Cosler
the GPSs that i am acquainted with (some Garmin models) talk, yes! On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Sue Cubic wrote: > >> First, there has not been a recognition in this debate that using the >> devices, particularly the GPS unit, improves driving safety. >> > > I have to agree that searching for

Re: [CGUYS] Hp Hulk Monitor

2009-07-21 Thread Judy Cosler
so, how does swapping monitors help if it's a bad cable or video card??? On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM, Tony B wrote: > I'd certainly want to swap monitors before I declared that one dead. I > mean, it could also be a bad cable or video card. > > > On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 6:18 PM, One Man wrot

Re: [CGUYS] silvery

2009-07-13 Thread Judy Cosler
what items have RFID? how does one tell? (I saw the version of US passport online that has RFID) On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 2:12 PM, rleesimon wrote: > Good point, old film, clearly states "proposed" shield system ...I think it > was just to demo it. Still, I think there is food for thought here (

[CGUYS] )

2009-06-25 Thread Judy Cosler
Don't know what has happened!!! Some malware??? when I restarted my computer, this is what I get: I get stuck with a "Windows Activation" window. "An unauthorized change was made to Windows. You must retype your Windows Vista product key to activate." But, it then says that my product key is inval

Re: [CGUYS] RIAA is very happy and elated

2009-06-24 Thread Judy Cosler
that's $80,000 per song! On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 8:12 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: > Ms. Jammie Thomas-Rasset has been ordered to pay $1.92 million > dollars to record companies associated with the RIAA because she had > 24 illegal copies of songs on her computer that she was sharing with > ot

Re: [CGUYS] Sprint Requires SSN to Open Acct, buy Pre

2009-06-23 Thread Judy Cosler
you need original SS card to get driver's license in NC. I just moved here & hope I can find it! On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Chris Dunford wrote: > > It has become a defacto federal ID card. > > Well, a little nitpicky, but not so much "ID card" as "ID number". I've > -never- been asked to

Re: [CGUYS] Embedding Metadata in PDF (Was: Databases: Open Office Base?)

2009-06-23 Thread Judy Cosler
thanks. that was VERY helpful! On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 10:40 PM, t.piwowar wrote: > On Jun 22, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Judy Cosler wrote: > >> not necessarily. >> > > Well, of course, there are countles

Re: [CGUYS] Embedding Metadata in PDF (Was: Databases: Open Office Base?)

2009-06-22 Thread Judy Cosler
not necessarily. I was editor of a newsletter (generally 12-16 pp) for a dog club (200 members) a few years back. To get the file to the printers, I had to convert the .pub file to .pdf (ie, save it as .pdf). I found a very wide variety of differences between the many free .pdf "print" programs. So

Re: [CGUYS] vista sp2 install - ok so far

2009-05-28 Thread Judy Cosler
thx On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 4:38 PM, Vicky Staubly wrote: > On Thu, 28 May 2009, Judy Cosler wrote: > >> PSU >> > > Power supply unit. The thing that takes electricity from the wall and > turns it into a form that the computer can use. (110 volts AC to 5 and 12 &

Re: [CGUYS] vista sp2 install - ok so far

2009-05-28 Thread Judy Cosler
PSU On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 3:09 PM, mike wrote: > An HOUR to install it? WOW. Took less then that when I installed vista > originally. > > I thought I got a bad update yesterday when I installed updates for win 7. > After installing I rebooted and the machine would barely POST. Turned ou

Re: [CGUYS] Microsoft DRM Infects FireFox?

2009-04-27 Thread Judy Cosler
? > > > > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 2:54 PM, Judy Cosler wrote: > > > what don't you like about Firefox, Mike? > > > > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 5:39 PM, mike wrote: > > > > > I like not being stuck at all with firefox. :) > > > > > &

Re: [CGUYS] Microsoft DRM Infects FireFox?

2009-04-27 Thread Judy Cosler
what don't you like about Firefox, Mike? On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 5:39 PM, mike wrote: > I like not being stuck at all with firefox. :) > > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 2:13 PM, John Duncan Yoyo > wrote: > > > On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 3:10 PM, mike wrote: > > > > > Right...Safari comes preinstalled re

Re: [CGUYS] monitor cables

2009-04-22 Thread Judy Cosler
t some more specific > answers. > > > On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM, Judy Cosler wrote: > > on computers manufactured since when? > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, arc

Re: [CGUYS] monitor cables

2009-04-22 Thread Judy Cosler
ent arrangement on the left hand side. >> > >> > Hope this helps. >> > >> > Stewart >> > >> > >> > At 05:31 PM 4/22/2009, you wrote: >> > >> >> what's the other end attach to??? >> >> >> >> On Wed,

Re: [CGUYS] monitor cables

2009-04-22 Thread Judy Cosler
It's the digital version of the VGA...used to attach to digital video >> like >> > LCD or plasma etc >> > >> > On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM, Judy Cosler >>

Re: [CGUYS] monitor cables

2009-04-22 Thread Judy Cosler
what's the other end attach to??? On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 6:15 PM, mike wrote: > It's the digital version of the VGA...used to attach to digital video like > LCD or plasma etc > > On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM, Judy Cosler wrote: > > > is a VGA cable the '

[CGUYS] monitor cables

2009-04-22 Thread Judy Cosler
is a VGA cable the 'regular' cable 'we' are used to for monitors? what is a DVI cable & to what does it attach? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map,

[CGUYS] cable for monitor

2009-04-20 Thread Judy Cosler
what is a DisplayPort Cable with Latches? where is the least expensive place to buy cables? is there such a thing as a wireless monitor? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy

[CGUYS] bridge game for PC?

2009-04-15 Thread Judy Cosler
i'd like a computer bridge game for a PC to help me brush up; haven't played for decades! free or free trial period. I just searched & there were so many that it is overwhelming! tia, Judy * ** List info, subscription mana

Re: [CGUYS] Firefox tabs

2009-04-11 Thread Judy Cosler
y options you might need to change for tabs is in the > Tools>Options>Tabs. > > > On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 8:31 AM, Judy Cosler wrote: > > where is this 'about:conifg?' > > > > On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 11:43 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: > > > >> A lap

Re: [CGUYS] Firefox tabs

2009-04-11 Thread Judy Cosler
where is this 'about:conifg?' On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 11:43 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: > A laptop? Strangely, everyone I know - myself included - drags around >> mice with their laptops, so I *always* have a middle mouse button >> available. >> >> As Tom said, if you don't mind using two hands there ar

Re: [CGUYS] sxsw

2009-03-13 Thread Judy Cosler
what is a 'torrent'??? On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM, mike wrote: > I know this isn't quite a computer topic but it does relate to digital > music > so.. > > The South by Southwest music festival takes place soon and this link is to > torrents to download almost 6 gigs of music to fill up you

Re: [CGUYS] Mobile VOIP [was: Best Network]

2009-03-01 Thread Judy Cosler
"Android phones"??? On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 5:39 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: > Does your iTouch need to be jailbroken? I thought that was only required > of the iPhone models. If that is the case I guess I will start paying > more attention to Android phones. > > > >There's a version of Skype for mobi

Re: [CGUYS] MS: The Ass [Was: MS Sues TomTom for Using Linux]

2009-02-28 Thread Judy Cosler
how much was it, per person? On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM, Chris Dunford wrote: > > For instance: Software giant Microsoft laid off 1,400 workers last > > month. Yesterday, the company acknowledged that -- oops! -- it actually > > overpaid severance to some of those workers. The unemployed wo

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Judy Cosler
yes, I knew I was forgetting something..HD radio. how do I get that? On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:11 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall < popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote: > Superior to what? > > It all depends on what you want and what you are looking for. > > You did not put in HD radio in there. > >

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread Judy Cosler
so. does this mean that Internet radio is superior? or not? On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 5:51 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall < popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote: > Sure, > > Internet radio uses your broadband connection to get a radio signal sent > over broadband (really a streaming audio link) to get your au

Re: [CGUYS] DSL & answering machines/DSL & phone service

2009-02-25 Thread Judy Cosler
POTS?? On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM, db wrote: > Remember that with VOIP if the power goes out... VOIP will tend to go out > too while POTS tends to be the last comm. service standing. And in times of > regional crisis, cellular is typically out too. For a period after the > Seattle and LA

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-25 Thread Judy Cosler
Tony mentions internet radio. can anybody tell me the differences between internet radio, XMS, what you get with your TV cable provider, and others that I can't think of right now??? On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Tony B wrote: > Would there be any reason in 2009 to consider a receiver that co

Re: [CGUYS] DSL & answering machines/DSL & phone service

2009-02-25 Thread Judy Cosler
satellite. > > > On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 11:30 AM, Judy Cosler wrote: > > don't you need/shouldn't you have a land line in case you need 911? > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, l

Re: [CGUYS] DSL & answering machines/DSL & phone service

2009-02-25 Thread Judy Cosler
don't you need/shouldn't you have a land line in case you need 911? On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 11:23 AM, Tony B wrote: > I don't see why not, especially since you may not be getting it from > the local phone company right now. I assumed you were, which was why > you were reluctant to give up the ol

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Vista download

2009-02-19 Thread Judy Cosler
er, what does "slipstream" mean? On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 2:47 PM, mike wrote: > You should slipstream those SP's into your windows install...very very > handy. > > http://www.nliteos.com/ > > Fantastic free tool to slipstream SP's or drivers or anything you'd like. > > On Thu, Feb 19, 2009 at 6:

Re: [CGUYS] copying a DVD movie disc

2009-01-22 Thread Judy Cosler
i wasn't asking about the legality! I was asking about the capabilities of the software. Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Only if it is a copyrighted piece. If it is a home movie and she has been given permission from the copyright holder it is legal. Roxio says so. It is illegal to copy, copy

[CGUYS] copying a DVD movie disc

2009-01-22 Thread Judy Cosler
can I use Roxio to copy a movie DVD? or do I have to use something like Nero? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/

[CGUYS] red eye

2009-01-10 Thread Judy Cosler
well, i couldn't do much with the trial version of the Corel program. Made eyes really black. that's what my pet red eye pen is doing also. must be a funny reflection (or a breed with strange 'red eye'?!?!?) they are just going to have to be red. ***

Re: [CGUYS] photo software -- red eye?

2009-01-10 Thread Judy Cosler
9, 2009 at 5:55 PM, Judy Cosler wrote: With Picasa, I can't get good results for getting rid of red eye. anybody have other software to recommend which is good with dog red eyes, people red eyes? * **

[CGUYS] photo software -- red eye?

2009-01-09 Thread Judy Cosler
With Picasa, I can't get good results for getting rid of red eye. anybody have other software to recommend which is good with dog red eyes, people red eyes? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, p

Re: [CGUYS] Computer backup software

2008-12-11 Thread Judy Cosler
syncback Richard P. wrote: Any recommendations for scheduled data backup software for Windows XP? Free would be good too. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, priv

Re: [CGUYS] web cams

2008-12-10 Thread Judy Cosler
darling daughter darling <"> husband darling grandsons I read!> Richard P. wrote: I found this list on Webopedia: http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/textmessageabbreviations.asp Personally, anytime I see abbreviations that don't make much sense, I just make up my own interpretation, usually

[CGUYS] External Firewalls

2008-12-09 Thread Judy Cosler
are they necessary? desirable? recommendations? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** **

[CGUYS] web cams

2008-12-09 Thread Judy Cosler
ok, now i'd like recommendations for a web cam for my DD & her family. Purpose: to be able to have a video-conversation with my young DGSs! i just got a Dell laptop with a built in webcam. tia, Judy ps.related to recent Qs I asked: * i'm selling my records & buying replacement CDs o

Re: [CGUYS] LP to CD turntable?

2008-12-03 Thread Judy Cosler
tell more! I have old turntable, vinyl, speakers, tuner, reel-to-reel.where is tHE Klipsch bb? off to look! gerald wrote: Face it, no matter how good it is, the old records are going to sound worse than modern digital music. you should post this comment on t

Re: [CGUYS] LP to CD turntable?

2008-12-03 Thread Judy Cosler
every song) or the mp3 if it is just one track your after. You can get just about any song online. If you look hard enough. Mike Judy Cosler wrote: any recommendations for a turntable to convert vinyl to digital format? any that I should stay away from? want easy, fast; don't want to

Re: [CGUYS] LP to CD turntable?

2008-12-03 Thread Judy Cosler
ed to play the record again, and can just throw it away. On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 2:28 PM, Judy Cosler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: any recommendations for a turntable to convert vinyl to digital format? any that I should stay away from? want easy, fast; don't want to have to t

Re: [CGUYS] slide converter

2008-12-03 Thread Judy Cosler
aphyreview.com/cat/digital-gear/scanners/film-scanners/PLS_3126crx.aspx On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Judy Cosler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: want easy, fast 35mm slide to digital format converter. i have 1s of slides! any suggestions for best way don't want to have to edi

[CGUYS] LP to CD turntable?

2008-12-03 Thread Judy Cosler
any recommendations for a turntable to convert vinyl to digital format? any that I should stay away from? want easy, fast; don't want to have to tinker with. but, i don't want hum or other bad things. i'm no audiophile really! TIA, Judy

[CGUYS] slide converter

2008-12-03 Thread Judy Cosler
want easy, fast 35mm slide to digital format converter. i have 1s of slides! any suggestions for best way don't want to have to edit, tinker with. thanks, Judy * ** List info, subscription management, list rules,

Re: [CGUYS] Odd Time Stamp Problem

2008-11-03 Thread Judy Cosler
but, i still don't understand. to me, a file system is Windows Explorer. so, obviously we're talking about different things! Snyder, Mark (IT CIV) wrote: It is Microsoft's file system: New Technology File System. Remember Windows NT? Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- what is N

Re: [CGUYS] Odd Time Stamp Problem

2008-11-03 Thread Judy Cosler
how does one upgrade an external drive? what is NTFS?? Well, I see it is a "file system," but what is that? Allen Firstenberg wrote: Your Vista machine is probably using NTFS for its file system. Your external drive is probably using FAT32. NTFS handles DST correctly, while FAT32 does not.

Re: [CGUYS] Powerbook G3 keyboard

2008-11-01 Thread Judy Cosler
coffee isn't good for dogs! you shouldn't let them drink coffee!!! ;-) Tom Piwowar wrote: One of our dogs spilled coffee on my wife's Powerbook G3 keyboard (Bronze keyboard). Now a few of the keys don't work. I know I can pick a keyboard for it off ebay, but where can I get instructions on ho

Re: [CGUYS] Adobe Reader 9

2008-09-25 Thread Judy Cosler
and do I even need v. 8? and, what a pain it is! Stephen Brownfield wrote: I see that Adobe has a new reader out. Is there any reason I should up grade? I currently have Adobe Reader 7. I have an iMac G4 running 10.4.11. I don't use Adobe's plugin, I use "PDF Browser Plugin" instead. Ste

Re: [CGUYS] [Fwd: TERMINATION OF YOUR STARPOWER WEBMAIL ACCOUNT]

2008-08-21 Thread Judy Cosler
word. You shouldn't reply, but forward the email to Starpower's abuse reporting email address. Scott - Original Message ---- From: Judy Cosler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:18:44 AM Subject: [CGUYS] [Fwd: TER

Re: [CGUYS] [Fwd: TERMINATION OF YOUR STARPOWER WEBMAIL ACCOUNT]

2008-08-21 Thread Judy Cosler
t without checking it out with Starpower first. They should have all this information already. --- On Thu, 8/21/08, Judy Cosler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Judy Cosler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [CGUYS] [Fwd: TERMINATION OF YOUR STARPOWER WEBMAIL ACCOUNT] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@

[CGUYS] [Fwd: TERMINATION OF YOUR STARPOWER WEBMAIL ACCOUNT]

2008-08-21 Thread Judy Cosler
is this real looks like it, but never been asked for password before! Original Message Subject:TERMINATION OF YOUR STARPOWER WEBMAIL ACCOUNT Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:38:36 -0500 (CDT) From: Starpower Webmaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [CGUYS] Firefox bookmarks

2008-08-11 Thread Judy Cosler
ok, I can do that. wonder why Ff shows "no updates??" Tom Piwowar wrote: i only have 2.16 & Ff doesn't find any updates. Correct. You need to download and install version 3. * ** List info, subscription management,

Re: [CGUYS] Firefox bookmarks

2008-08-10 Thread Judy Cosler
i only have 2.16 & Ff doesn't find any updates. b_s-wilk wrote: > >Anyone know how they work? I made a folder (with the idea > >of organizing them) but the folder doesn't show up > >anywhere useful. Firefox 3.x - Bookmarks menu > Organize Bookmarks You can view your choice of columns, sort, mo

[CGUYS] AV software -- redux

2008-08-06 Thread Judy Cosler
I have Blink (don't remember how or why!) but, sometimes it blocks eveything & I can't establish connections to site or emails. please recommend AV software. thanks, judy * ** List info, subscription management, list rul

Re: [CGUYS] T-Mobile?

2008-07-25 Thread Judy Cosler
and, the Carolinas (the areas I'm interested in) are roaming coverage. not the 850MHz roaming. what does that mean? Judy Cosler wrote: anybody know about their coverage in SC, NC, MD, DC, VA? seems good from the maps. Well, i've only check the Carolinas. mike wrote: I don't do

Re: [CGUYS] T-Mobile?

2008-07-25 Thread Judy Cosler
Take a look here: http://www.prepaidreviews.com/bestrated.html I think they give a pretty good rundown of all the services. I just changed my regular Verizon service to pre-pay. Judy Cosler wrote: was it on this list that somebody recently posted about using a cheapie T-Mobile plan? **

Re: [CGUYS] T-Mobile?

2008-07-25 Thread Judy Cosler
sorry! Tom Piwowar wrote: well, would somebody be good enuf to repeat the info...please! With considerable effort, two easy-to-use online archives were set up for the List. Should we have not bothered? What is your aversion to using the archive? *

Re: [CGUYS] T-Mobile?

2008-07-24 Thread Judy Cosler
well, would somebody be good enuf to repeat the info...please! Tom Piwowar wrote: was it on this list that somebody recently posted about using a cheapie T-Mobile plan? Yes. * ** List info, subscription man

[CGUYS] T-Mobile?

2008-07-24 Thread Judy Cosler
was it on this list that somebody recently posted about using a cheapie T-Mobile plan? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cg

Re: [CGUYS] Tom: "I just renewed my candy-bar Nokia 6010 for a

2008-07-15 Thread Judy Cosler
well, what's the plan??? don't know what to look for on t-mobile site! Tom Piwowar wrote: I don't understand Tom. You say $75/ yr. for 1150 mins. from T-Mobile. Don't you mean $75/ mo.? I say what I mean and I mean what I say. $75 per year.

Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?

2008-07-08 Thread Judy Cosler
and it's only in the xx biggest airports (don't remember the figure) Steve Rigby wrote: On Jul 8, 2008, at 8:19 AM, Mike Sloane wrote: I have been following this thread, and I found the number of 10,000 per month just astounding. Actually, I think you have misread the figures. It is 10,00

Re: [CGUYS] usenet news reader

2008-04-18 Thread Judy Cosler
I thought newsgroups has gone away. silly me! mike wrote: When I had a provider that actually provided this service I used xnews. It was handy with binaries, I didn't do a lot of just reading. For that you might look at mozilla Thunderbird, I find that to be a small fast usenet/RSS client. I'

Re: [CGUYS] start menu -- pinned programs

2008-04-01 Thread Judy Cosler
perfect! thanks. Richard P. wrote: Just left-click+hold and drag the "pinned" icon of your choice to where you want it and then release. It will show where it is going to land with a black bar. Richard P. is there any way to rearrange the pinned programs on the start menu (the one that comes

[CGUYS] start menu -- pinned programs

2008-04-01 Thread Judy Cosler
is there any way to rearrange the pinned programs on the start menu (the one that comes up when you press the 'start' key or the start icon in lower L of screen) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, arch

Re: [CGUYS] XP SP3 RC2 Refresh

2008-03-31 Thread Judy Cosler
what is RC2??? Roger D. Parish wrote: About a month ago, I reported how XP SP3 RC2 caused my AMD-based PC to blue screen on startup. Yesterday, I learned that MicroSoft had released a "refresh" for SP3 RC2, so (ever a glutton for punishment :-) I gave it a try. Long story short, it works just f

Re: [CGUYS] Intel Core Duo Conroe 6550

2008-03-23 Thread Judy Cosler
what does "dual core" mean? Jeff Wright wrote: What are the list folks experience with dell outlet? I've bought many a system from there. Both servers and laptops; only one problem and the warranty took care of that PDQ. I recommend it to anyone. What do folks think of the above proc

Re: [CGUYS] classic movie downloads

2008-03-23 Thread Judy Cosler
if you can't burn them to DVD, how do you watch them? on your computer monitor Jim wrote: Montgomery County Public Library has free movie downloads if your friend has access to a library card from there. Downloads are good for 7 day then they self delete. Limit of 10 a week. Cannot burn t

Re: [CGUYS] ubuntu and gnucash

2008-03-20 Thread Judy Cosler
red or white? Michael Fernando wrote: I'm considering moving my mom from windows xp pro to ubuntu. She has just one too many friends forwarding her every email they find on the web I believe and I can't seem to get her to stop opening them. The only app I'm not sure about replacing is her quic

Re: [CGUYS] dtv converter box choice

2008-03-18 Thread Judy Cosler
what coupons are these? from where? John Duncan Yoyo wrote: I got my coupons last week but I haven't had a chance to run out and use them. I needed three however and I picked up the Magnavox at WalMart. It seems to work OK with an indoor antenna. I get all the major networks. It is spotty on

Re: [CGUYS] Verizon DSL Service Dry Loop

2008-03-12 Thread Judy Cosler
isn't Verizon DSL and Comcast is cable modem?? starpower is cable modem DC Cavalier wrote: I really haven't done a LOT of looking around but of the looking around I have done, I really LOVE Vonage telephone and its services and the fact I can use it anywhere I go. Right now, the $28 a month for

Re: [CGUYS] Verizon DSL Service Dry Loop

2008-03-12 Thread Judy Cosler
whether or not speed varies may depend on lots of things (including how many neighbors are using the service --- but, can't remember whether that's cable or DSL) I have had v. few outages with STarpower. my rates, however, are too high! need to do a bit of bargaining there!!! Tom Piwowa

Re: [CGUYS] Web Politicking

2008-03-10 Thread Judy Cosler
no matter which i do, I get the page with Obama in upper L (aslant) what does Alt-Enter do? Richard P. wrote: If I let Firefox search for the right address by typing in whatsmyip.org and pressing enter, it comes up with the white screen and ip address as described below. If I type in the comple

[CGUYS] LCD TVs

2008-03-04 Thread Judy Cosler
trying to sort out the new (to me) TV definitions/specs etc. are all LCD high def? HDTV? are they all digital (capable of receiving digital transmissions). should i be confused? * ** List info, subscription management, l

Re: [CGUYS] Dell laptops?

2008-02-25 Thread Judy Cosler
"doggy" meaning iffy/wonky??? db wrote: Pentium processors are more powerful and expensive. Celeron processors are less powerful, less expensive alternatives for the home market. Pentiums/ more professional/ more expensive machines are probably no more expensive in the long run. More power

[CGUYS] Dell laptops?

2008-02-25 Thread Judy Cosler
what is the difference betweeen Inspiron & XPS computers? between Intel Pentium processor & Intel Celeron Processor? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member

Re: [CGUYS] machine turned off, lost Thunderbird unread messages

2008-02-07 Thread Judy Cosler
do a search on a subject? it's the inbox. doing a search on a specific subject didn't cause it to be rebuilt. maybe i'm not understanding. didn't there use to be something about deleting ??.msf? don't remember the other part of the filename. John DeCarlo wrote: On F

[CGUYS] i think i'm in big trouble!! pls read & respond!!!

2008-02-07 Thread Judy Cosler
i think my problems started when I joined Grouply then Malware Crush installed itself on my computer. before I do anything more, let me check with you all.. now, i am running XoftSpySE -- on the advice of information given in answer.yahoo.com is this a good thing to do? what risk do I

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