Re: [CGUYS] problem with Thunderbird Starpower
You need to get a special tool from Norton's website to really get it off the machine. For antivirus you can go with one of the free ones- Avast or AVG. I've heard really good things about NOD32 but you need to buy that. For a firewall you are pretty safe if you have a router with a NAT firewall between you and the internet. Turn on the windows firewall should be enough for most things. Zone alarm has the same bloat ware problems as Norton. If you want more comprehensive anti-virus/anti-spyware/firewall eEye's Blink is free for a year to test out but it can be difficult to configure. I've been using that trying to figure out whether I could leave it running on my Dad's computer. I think it would be too annoying for him. On Nov 27, 2007 11:23 PM, Judy Cosler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: will Add or Remove Programs do the trick? then, what do u recommend for AV? ZA for Firewall? or Windoze? John Duncan Yoyo wrote: The best solution for that is to get Norton off the machine. It's just bloat ware now. On Nov 27, 2007 4:16 PM, Judy Cosler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i think the problems may have been caused by Norton shutting itself down in a weird way. IAC, I rebooted am back on email! we'll wait for tomorrow's episode! John Duncan Yoyo wrote: i found the instructions for Netscape which should be similar at http://www.rcn.com/customer/internet2/configure_email.php#6. My guess is it step 5 that is giving you trouble. It was my headache in setting up gmail as imap in thunderbird. JDY How to create a new E-mail account in Netscape 6.x - 7.x 1.Open Netscape 6 2.Click on Tasks | Mail 3.On the Account Wizard screen, click in the circle next to ISP or E-Mail Provider, then click Next. 4.On the Identity screen, in the Real Name box, you may enter anything you choose. The name that you enter here will show up in the From field on any e-mail you send. 5.Enter your full e-mail address ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 6.Click Next 7.On the Server Information screen, select POP mail server from the Server Type drop-down menu. 8.On the Incoming Server section, type pop.rcn.com 9.On the Outgoing Server section, type smtp.rcn.com 10. Click Next 11. In the User Name box, enter the part of your e-mail address that comes before the @ symbol. 12. Click Next 13. On the Account Name screen you can change this name to any name you prefer. 14. Click Next 15. On the Congratulations! screen, click On Nov 27, 2007 12:08 PM, Judy Cosler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: back to where I was yesterday morning. cannot receive or send mail using TB. (can do so using RCN webmail). Windows XP SE TB 2.0.0.9 just changed my settings to: inbound: pop.rcn.com sending: smtp.rcn.com didn't help the situation. any ideas?? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name *
Re: [CGUYS] Black Monday - to shop online or not?
Attention K-MartI mean online shoppers! I hear that tomorrow is Black Monday, the Internet equivalent of brick and mortar's black Friday. An invention of the media. Internet shopping does not really get into full swing until the latter half of Dec. I usually start shopping at comparison sites like Google Products or Shopzilla. These lead me to smaller merchants that know they have to offer a good value to make the sale. I also try to get all my shopping done early so I don't have to worry as much about out-of-stock items and delivery delays. However, when I have made last minute purchases I have been pleasantly surprised with the quick delivery. Last year I made a last minute purchase from the Apple store on the Saturday before Christmas and had the product in my hands on Monday morning. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Blue tooth for cell phone - what to look for?
for my devices, yes it is. I have a nokia 6126 and a plantronics 655. the plantronics has some noise reduction. the mike is planted against my cheek, and the speaker is crammed in my ear. when it is on, neither the nokia speaker or mike are on. when using the nokia straight, I have trouble keeping the thing in the correct place to hear. all outside noises are transmitted. bluetooth is probably not superior to hard wire, but with active dogs in the car, hard wire can be a problem . blue tooth is really great when driving on I95, trying to read a map, drink coffee, and take a message. At 09:08 PM 11/27/2007, you wrote: Thanks. Cell phone company couldn't give me a straight answer so I'll try this. Is your sound quality as good as if just using the phone or with a regular headpiece? Randall - Original Message - From: Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Blue tooth for cell phone - what to look for? Usually look up the model and see if it has a compatibility list. I bought an Office Depot model (Ativa Office Depot store brand for cheap) and it works fine. Stewart At 11:30 AM 11/27/2007, you wrote: Recently got a bluetooth compatible cellphone, but have never had blue tooth. Notice that Staples has a sale on a blue tooth device - regular price $40 or so, now on sale for appx. $14. Going buy Staples today am thinking of getting this, even with their ridiculous 14 return policy. Before I do, a few questions: are all these bluetooth devices compatible with any cellphones? Are there differences in quality (including sound quality - was talking to friend recently who was using bluetooth and he sounded like he had hot potatoes in his mouth) functionality or other things I should know about? Is this a case of you get what you pay for? At the moment I can't afford to pay $40 or more for bluetooth, so its this or nothing, unless and until I improve my economic situation, so willing to not let the perfect or even the good be the enemy of the will get the job done. Thanks, Randall Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Black Monday - to shop online or not?
Don't know about the below, but I just bought a Panasonic DMC-FZ18 (18 power optical zoom) for $350 at Buy.com. It was the best price I could find on the web for the black version of the camera. The silver version was a little cheaper, but I like the black color better. Jeff M On Nov 25, 2007, at 10:18 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: Every day is Black Monday [or Friday] on the Internets. I'm buying 4 basic things tomorrow [batteries, charger, etc]--maybe, on eBay--but I didn't know about the Black Monday hype until my friend who almost never buys anything online told me about it. She asked me to find a camcorder. I didn't see anything that was any better deal for Monday compared to any other time. Anyone got any hot deals on an unlocked Moto L7 or Nokia 6120 [or Nokia 8800--gold]? Betty * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] removing Norton
One subscriber mentioned that I would need a special tool from Norton's website to really get their AV off of my computer. can anybody help me locate this? Norton is not exactly forthcoming with the info! * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] IRDA
I have an ActiSys ACT-IR4000US USB IR port that doesn't work anymore. I have WinXPsp2 up to date and the latest drivers for the device (not the native WinXP ones the manufacturer says will NOT work). WinXP device manager showed a bang under hidden devices titled IRDA Protocol which I uninstalled there. Upon reboot, no problem, but the IRDA device doesn't show up as a port. I don't find ircomm.sys anywhere. Is there a fix for this or do I hafta do a repair install of XP which is a pain and often leads to other problems afterwards...?? * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 27 Nov 2007 (#2007-842)
I prefer ZA (free) and my router. ZA can let you know if an App is trying to access the 'net YMMV Subject: Re: problem with Thunderbird Starpower will Add or Remove Programs do the trick? then, what do u recommend for AV? ZA for Firewall? or Windoze? -- I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path. - The Dalai Lama * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] removing Norton
On Nov 28, 2007 9:57 AM, Judy Cosler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One subscriber mentioned that I would need a special tool from Norton's website to really get their AV off of my computer. can anybody help me locate this? Norton is not exactly forthcoming with the info! Judy, Try this page: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039 -- John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Mac 10.4.11
At 6:00 PM -0500 11/28/07, Stephen Brownfield wrote: It has been a couple weeks and I really haven't heard anything good or bad about X.4.11. Any thoughts on it? Works for me. G4 14 iBook -- Roger Lovettsville, VA * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] removing Norton
Note that, like many things you read on the internet, the suggestion that removing Norton Antivirus will help whatever problem you're having is probably inaccurate. Every time you hear 1 (or 10 or 20) members bash [fill in the blank software/hardware/OS], you have to ask yourself: If it's so bad, why do a million other people use it with no trouble?. On Nov 28, 2007 9:57 AM, Judy Cosler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One subscriber mentioned that I would need a special tool from Norton's website to really get their AV off of my computer. can anybody help me locate this? Norton is not exactly forthcoming with the info! * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the computer service tax
I was all ready to point you to Snopes.com, but if this is actually true it's one of the wackiest laws I've ever heard of. It would certainly mean I'd have to charge tax if I looked at a computer, but not a washing machine.? I've been in the service industry all my life and we've never charged tax on labor, only parts. During the 2007 special session, the Maryland General Assembly passed SB 3 – /Tax Reform Act of 2007/. This bill extends the 6% sales tax to computer services including computer facilities management and operation, custom computer programming, computer system planning and design that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies, computer disaster recovery and data processing, storage and recovery as well as hardware or software installation or maintenance and repair. This provision is effective July 1, 2008 and sunsets June 30, 2013. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Case feet
Does anyone in the DC-Metro area know where, I can get case feet? I need to replace the set on my full-tower case. I appreciate your help. Christopher * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Case feet
A couple of people answered you the last time you asked. At the time I resisted, but since you asked again, I'll ask: Why do you NEED feet on your case anyway?. I can't remember the last time I put them on a system I've built. Although, it's been a while since a case I've bought included unattached ones too. I have no idea if this thing sitting next to me has feet on it or not, and I'm not going to look because I really don't care. On Nov 28, 2007 11:20 PM, Christopher Range [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone in the DC-Metro area know where, I can get case feet? I need to replace the set on my full-tower case. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Case feet
Tony B wrote: A couple of people answered you the last time you asked. At the time I resisted, but since you asked again, I'll ask: Why do you NEED feet on your case anyway?. I can't remember the last time I put them on a system I've built. Although, it's been a while since a case I've bought included unattached ones too. I have no idea if this thing sitting next to me has feet on it or not, and I'm not going to look because I really don't care. Tony, I thank you for replying so soon. I lost the replies to, the first time I asked(yes, I know I could request the archive for the group) when, I didn't backup my e-mail. As to having(or not having) feet on my case, it is on a hardwood floor so, while I will stick a piece of cardboard under it, I would like to go with feet.I don't want to put the case directly on the floor. I did look at some case holders online but, the majority of them had wheels on the bottom instead of being stationary. Christopher * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
