[CGUYS] Wanted: reliable corded ear piece for cell phone

[Ranbo]

Seems like a minor thing but the corded ear pieces I keep buying for the
cell phone keep going bad.  Sick of being frustrated, so can anyone
recommend a got one that might last a few months or at least a place to buy
one?

Also, speaking of frustration, any places to buy low-cost batteries for
cordless phones that will last awhile?  Or do you get what you pay for,
basically?  Have had hit or miss - mostly miss - on Ebay.

Thanks

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[CGUYS] Gmail loading very slowly

[Ranbo]

Lately my Gmail has been taking forever to load.  Think this has happened
before.  Any thoughts on causes or cures?  Is this likely due to having too
many emails, even though only using about 10% of the total alloted?

Thanks

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[CGUYS] Why Sounds of Silence?

[Ranbo]

Can't get any sound from speakers.  Had this problem before; this time it is
not the volume knob being
turned down by the cat getting on the keyboard - I checked.  Think before I
also had a BIOS problem and replaced this at suggestions from folks here.
What could it be this time??

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[CGUYS] buying at laptop at Staples?

[Ranbo]

A relative offered to buy a laptop and wants to get one he saw in an
advertisement at Staples.  Not sure which one he has in mind, but am a bit
nervous about getting a computer there, given they only give you 2 weeks to
return electronics.  Is that a standard amount of time for returns for
computers at most stores?  Anyone have experiences (good or bad) buying a
computer from Staples?

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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*I can't get it to download from the link you give here.  Went to
BitDefender.com  They want $30 for 2010 version.  Is that the one you are
suggesting or is there a free version?

Thanks

Randall

*
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 4:18 PM, tjpa  wrote:

> On Feb 25, 2010, at 3:10 PM, Ranbo wrote:
>
>> *Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy.
>>
>
>
>
> I tried this recently and think it is a good place to start. It creates a
> Linux boot disk loaded with tools. Since you are running a clean Linux
> system off the CD you can check your hard disk more thoroughly and hot have
> to worry about your tests being blocked by a powned OS.
>
> BitDefender Rescue CD With Auto Update Virus Definition Features
>
> http://www.techmixer.com/bitdefender-rescue-cd-with-auto-update-virus-definition-features/
>
> BitDefender Rescue Disk , a bootable anti virus scanner that scan your
> computer for any virus. BitDefender Rescue Disk has ability to automatically
> update its virus definition which makes it more advance than other rescue
> disk CD utility. The update Anti Virus definition will be automatically
> trigger once the BitDefender rescue disk detected internet connection while
> boot up. Plus more, BitDefender security technology consists highly
> sensitive in detecting both known and unknown virus. This free BitDefender
> Rescue CD also bundles a lot of useful third party utilities such as
> ChkRootkit for scanning for rootkis, Nessus Network Scanner as remote
> network security scanner, Mozilla Firefox, Partition Image, GtkRecover and
> etc to improve productivity of rescue disk.
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*I hate to sound so obtuse, but are you suggesting that this infection is
not being detected by AVG or Windows Defender?

Randall
*
On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 10:57 AM, tjpa  wrote:

> On Mar 3, 2010, at 9:23 AM, Ranbo wrote:
>
>> *In other words, this virus, trojan or whatever it is could still be
>> lurking
>>
>> and hiding from AVG's ability to detect it?  I also ran a full scan of
>> Windows Defender which didn't
>>
>
> That is why I pointed you to a Linux boot disk. Otherwise you can't escape
> root kits, etc.
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*In other words, this virus, trojan or whatever it is could still be lurking
and hiding from AVG's ability to detect it?  I also ran a full scan of
Windows Defender which didn't find anything.  Are you supposed to delete the
infected files in the AVG vault or does it matter?

Thanks

Randall
*
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Reid Katan  wrote:

> Quoting Ranbo :
>
>  Thanks much for the advice.  Before I do reformat and reload my operating
>> system as you suggest, want to be sure I have to go through this.  For
>> past
>> 3 days, computer suddenly seems to be working normally, except maybe that
>> I
>> couldn't launch a new anti-malware program (run error) suggested here.
>> Otherwise, things seem to be okay.
>>
>
> I would do it just for the peace of mind. You don't know that you don't
> have a keystroke logger or some other thing running silently in the
> background.
>
> Try another anti-malware program. Try re-downloading (on a known good
> computer) the one that gave you the error and running it again. Try an
> (some) online scan(s).
>
> But hey, that's just me.
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*Brian,

Thanks much for the advice.  Before I do reformat and reload my operating
system as you suggest, want to be sure I have to go through this.  For past
3 days, computer suddenly seems to be working normally, except maybe that I
couldn't launch a new anti-malware program (run error) suggested here.
Otherwise, things seem to be okay.

AVG does report that on 2/26 and 2/27 Trojan horse Generic 16BZFO was found
and also the virus vault contains 2 or 3 warnings around that time that a
registry key with reference to an infected file was found.  There was one
other reported infection from a scan back in mid December.  Since Feb 27 the
daily automatic scans and 2 I did manually report  no infections.  Does this
mean that AVG has found and contained the virus?  On 2/26 and 2/27 AVG scan
was interrupted before completed and there is a note that the log was
corrupted one of those days and an earlier day.  The scans since then have
been completed according to the log BTW, is it important to delete the
viruses in the AVG virus vault?

Finally, what are the most likely ways to get this sort of virus, if that's
what it is?  I do have a back up drive.

Thanks

Randall
*
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 6:50 PM, Brian Jones wrote:

> Well Rambo, I saw this one on a customers computer last week.  It's a
> tenacious sucker, and yes, it seems to wait a bit before launching after
> booting in the morning.  It traps most operating system calls preventing you
> from running diagnostic software or restoring your registry to an earlier
> date.   There is good news and bad news... the bad first.  You will need to
> reformat and  reload your operating system.  The good news:  this virus will
> block all attempts at removal, but it will not interfere with your copying
> of your important files to a USB drive so:
>
> Copy your important files to a backup drive,
> Look in your owners manual for the sequence to restore your operating
> system.
> Go to Windows Update in the Accessories menu (repeatedly) to get your opsys
> up-to-date.
> Reload all your favorite programs and files.
>
>If you have a Dell, HP, or Compaq, you must hold down an F-key (see
> owners manual) while booting to discover the hidden partition with your
> operating system restore files.
>Older computers will have a disc that came in the box that has the OpSys
> restore on it.
>For a few years, computers were delivered without a restore disc, and
> asked you to make your own (which very few people actually did).  For this
> reason, you can contact the manufacturer and get a restore disc for anywhere
> from free to $30, depending on the company.  There are a few off-brands that
> don't have a support site, but you can go to special merchants that collect
> restore disc's and will sell you a set for about $30.
>  Of course, the easiest solution is to drop you machine at a local computer
> store /repair shop and let them do it.. costs around $100 to $150.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> If you give the brand name and model, maybe we can help you find the
> key-sequence or source disc.
>
> Good Luck!
>
>  - Brian
>
>
>
>
> Ranbo wrote:
>
>> *Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy.  Keeps popping up with
>> messages (every few seconds) that my computer is infected, when I try to
>> run
>> programs it says they are infected, and can't access AVG (says that is
>> affected), can't find Zone Alarm, and several times has brought up an
>> alleged antivirus program called Soft antivirus which starts scanning my
>> files.  Actually, not sure if it is really scanning my files or this is
>> their "demonstration."  At bottom of screen it is trying to get me to buy
>> this program to disinfect the computer.  I don't recall ever having
>> installed this software and can't even find it listed.  Can't even go to
>> add
>> or remove hardware.  When I'm not on the computer for awhile I notice that
>> it is bringing up webpages (fake pages?) for porn sites, VIagra and other
>> similar stuff.
>>
>> I have no idea what to do to try to remedy this.  I'm running Windows XP.
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.  I can connect to the internet and
>> use
>> email, so long as about every 5 seconds I say no to the pop-ups that say
>> my
>> computer is at risk or infiltrated or bring up these websites (using IE,
>> while I am only using FireFox).  I keep stopping the scan this new
>> antivirus
>> program seems to be running because I am afraid it itself is a virus,
>> maybe
>> part

Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*Why would it suddenly seem to be working okay?  Should I assume that the
virus is still lurking and try to get rid of it?  Can they go dormant and
reappear later??  So far, so good today, for entire morning.

Randall
*
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 10:51 AM, mike  wrote:

> Yes, this is one of the nastiest ones out there.  They come by many names
> and take a crowbar and blowtorch to remove.  This is one of the reasons you
> keep good backups.  XP wasn't as easy, but now running 7 I can reinstall a
> new OS in about 20 minutes...have most my programs I use installed in less
> than an hour.  I keep an external drive with all my cd images I might want
> to install, I keep all my installers I've downloaded also on this drive
> along with any serials I have to enter.  My mail is in the cloud, no backup
> needed...I keep my bookmarks synced with a firefox extension.  I've refined
> my install process to using a USB thumb drive also..much faster than dvd.
> Yes it's a PITA to have to plan like this but like it or not this is
> windows, plan accordingly and it's no big deal.
>
> On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 8:28 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
> popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > It does it by getting you to click what you think are clean sites.
> >
> > Some sites get taken over by a Trojan very easily.
> >
> > Then when you think you are telling them no thanks on a pop up it catches
> > you.
> >
> > They are very subtle and sneaky.
> >
> > This is a extortion attempt usually wanting you to buy their program to
> get
> > rid of their Trojan.
> >
> > Stewart
> >
> >
> >
> > At 08:41 AM 2/26/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >> *Very strange,  so far, since turning computer on today (has now been on
> >> for
> >> about 10 minutes) having none of the problems from yesterday.  How does
> >> this
> >> virus or trojan get around antivirus software and firewalls?  Do you
> >> usually
> >> get it by visiting certain sites?
> >>
> >> if I need this, will reinstalling Windows take care of this problem?  Is
> >> that easy to do?  Maybe now I can launch Bitdefender.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Randall
> >>
> >
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*Very strange,  so far, since turning computer on today (has now been on for
about 10 minutes) having none of the problems from yesterday.  How does this
virus or trojan get around antivirus software and firewalls?  Do you usually
get it by visiting certain sites?

if I need this, will reinstalling Windows take care of this problem?  Is
that easy to do?  Maybe now I can launch Bitdefender.

Thanks

Randall
*
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 7:13 AM, David D Odell wrote:

> This  d...@#$d virus or trojan has been around for a while.  This thing
> disguises itself as a Windows Firewall and even puts a pseudo Microsoft
> shield in the notification area.  It takes over completely and won't let
> system restore run properly.
>
>
>
> I have had to do complete Windows reinstalls on several friends' computers.
> It hit mine, but I caught it in time and was able to do a system restore.
>  I
> have not tried Bit Defender; if you can get it from another computer, try
> that first and you may not have to do the complete reinstall.  I would
> strongly suggest trying to backup any irreplaceable files (photos, etc).
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*Was able to download the free version but when went to launch got pop up
saying that it is infected and wouldn't launch.  Guess you were right about
having to get the software on another computer.  Something has taken over my
whole computer, like a demonic possession.  Think it needs an exorcism, but
not an expensive one!


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On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Yes
>
> malwarebytes anti malware
>
> http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>
> Free download and will fix minor problems.
>
> They do want money for a bigger and better program, but this usually does
> the trick.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 08:34 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
>
>> Is this a specific program?
>>
>> Randall
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
>> popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>> > I have had great luck with Super anti malware.
>> >
>> > It has rescued a few computers that have been hijacked.
>> >
>> > Stewart
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > At 02:10 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
>> >
>> >> *Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy.  Keeps popping up with
>> >> messages (every few seconds) that my computer is infected, when I try
>> to
>> >> run
>> >> programs it says they are infected, and can't access AVG (says that is
>> >> affected), can't find Zone Alarm, and several times has brought up an
>> >> alleged antivirus program called Soft antivirus which starts scanning
>> my
>> >> files.  Actually, not sure if it is really scanning my files or this is
>> >> their "demonstration."  At bottom of screen it is trying to get me to
>> buy
>> >> this program to disinfect the computer.  I don't recall ever having
>> >> installed this software and can't even find it listed.  Can't even go
>> to
>> >> add
>> >> or remove hardware.  When I'm not on the computer for awhile I notice
>> that
>> >> it is bringing up webpages (fake pages?) for porn sites, VIagra and
>> other
>> >> similar stuff.
>> >>
>> >> I have no idea what to do to try to remedy this.  I'm running Windows
>> XP.
>> >> Any suggestions would be appreciated.  I can connect to the internet
>> and
>> >> use
>> >> email, so long as about every 5 seconds I say no to the pop-ups that
>> say
>> >> my
>> >> computer is at risk or infiltrated or bring up these websites (using
>> IE,
>> >> while I am only using FireFox).  I keep stopping the scan this new
>> >> antivirus
>> >> program seems to be running because I am afraid it itself is a virus,
>> >> maybe
>> >> part of a scam to infect the computer in order to get me to buy the
>> >> software
>> >> to disinfect it!
>> >>
>> >> Help!  And thanks
>> >>
>> >> Randall
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

Is this a specific program?

Randall

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I have had great luck with Super anti malware.
>
> It has rescued a few computers that have been hijacked.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 02:10 PM 2/25/2010, you wrote:
>
>> *Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy.  Keeps popping up with
>> messages (every few seconds) that my computer is infected, when I try to
>> run
>> programs it says they are infected, and can't access AVG (says that is
>> affected), can't find Zone Alarm, and several times has brought up an
>> alleged antivirus program called Soft antivirus which starts scanning my
>> files.  Actually, not sure if it is really scanning my files or this is
>> their "demonstration."  At bottom of screen it is trying to get me to buy
>> this program to disinfect the computer.  I don't recall ever having
>> installed this software and can't even find it listed.  Can't even go to
>> add
>> or remove hardware.  When I'm not on the computer for awhile I notice that
>> it is bringing up webpages (fake pages?) for porn sites, VIagra and other
>> similar stuff.
>>
>> I have no idea what to do to try to remedy this.  I'm running Windows XP.
>> Any suggestions would be appreciated.  I can connect to the internet and
>> use
>> email, so long as about every 5 seconds I say no to the pop-ups that say
>> my
>> computer is at risk or infiltrated or bring up these websites (using IE,
>> while I am only using FireFox).  I keep stopping the scan this new
>> antivirus
>> program seems to be running because I am afraid it itself is a virus,
>> maybe
>> part of a scam to infect the computer in order to get me to buy the
>> software
>> to disinfect it!
>>
>> Help!  And thanks
>>
>> Randall
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

Tried downloading Bitware but every time I try to launch it get message that
it cannot be executed, that rundl32.exe is infected.  So far, can't do
anything.  Had Windows defender, antispyware, anti adware, Zone Alarm Pro,
AVG, but can't seem to access any of them.

Randall

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 9:00 PM, Ranbo  wrote:

> Tried a few online scans, didn't work.  The "antivirus software alert" says
> I'm being attacked by BankerFox.A and another time Nugel something.  Keeps
> asking me if want block the attack but afraid to do this. Trying to download
> Bitdefender now.  Keeps switching me to IE from FF.
>
> On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 8:42 PM, tjpa  wrote:
>
>> On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:29 PM, George Carr wrote:
>>
>>> If you were still on the show you coulda ast him. BTW, I miss
>>> those Edgy Listening first Tuesdays with you, Mr. Gilroy and Derek
>>> McGinty.
>>>
>>
>> I would have gently edged the conversation toward the correct answer.
>>
>> Battling against those two sure was entertaining.
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Re: [CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

Tried a few online scans, didn't work.  The "antivirus software alert" says
I'm being attacked by BankerFox.A and another time Nugel something.  Keeps
asking me if want block the attack but afraid to do this. Trying to download
Bitdefender now.  Keeps switching me to IE from FF.

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 8:42 PM, tjpa  wrote:

> On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:29 PM, George Carr wrote:
>
>> If you were still on the show you coulda ast him. BTW, I miss
>> those Edgy Listening first Tuesdays with you, Mr. Gilroy and Derek
>> McGinty.
>>
>
> I would have gently edged the conversation toward the correct answer.
>
> Battling against those two sure was entertaining.
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[CGUYS] Help - computer seems infected, going crazy!

[Ranbo]

*Since today my Dell desktop is acting crazy.  Keeps popping up with
messages (every few seconds) that my computer is infected, when I try to run
programs it says they are infected, and can't access AVG (says that is
affected), can't find Zone Alarm, and several times has brought up an
alleged antivirus program called Soft antivirus which starts scanning my
files.  Actually, not sure if it is really scanning my files or this is
their "demonstration."  At bottom of screen it is trying to get me to buy
this program to disinfect the computer.  I don't recall ever having
installed this software and can't even find it listed.  Can't even go to add
or remove hardware.  When I'm not on the computer for awhile I notice that
it is bringing up webpages (fake pages?) for porn sites, VIagra and other
similar stuff.

I have no idea what to do to try to remedy this.  I'm running Windows XP.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.  I can connect to the internet and use
email, so long as about every 5 seconds I say no to the pop-ups that say my
computer is at risk or infiltrated or bring up these websites (using IE,
while I am only using FireFox).  I keep stopping the scan this new antivirus
program seems to be running because I am afraid it itself is a virus, maybe
part of a scam to infect the computer in order to get me to buy the software
to disinfect it!

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Re: [CGUYS] Snow Removal and disposal.

[Ranbo]

*Whatever happened to the efforts to (somewhat) control weather?  Will we
ever be able to, say, disrupt a snowstorm enough to change its course to,
for example, miss land and go off over the ocean?  Or is this science
fiction that will never be possible?

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On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Tell me about it.
>
> I lived in a corner house.  Every morning I went out I would have this huge
> pile of snow right in my walk way.  I would have to shovel a path out for
> the mail man or no mail.  (Canada, no such thing as no matter snow or ice)
>
> I complained and the pile got bigger.
>
> What they would do is, as they came around the corner, they would aim for a
> corner to push all the snow too,  My corner was the most convenient.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 06:57 AM 2/13/2010, you wrote:
>
>>  Exactly.  And how do you do that?  You dump or push it where people
>> usually walk.  In particular, urban and suburban snow removal is all
>> about the automobile.  Most bus stops become totally unusable after
>> heavy snows.  Buses may begin operating fairly soon after a large
>> snowfall, but bus riders are SOL because they cannot even get on a bus
>> at most stops and drivers cannot let them off.  Thus, most buses will
>> run their routes mostly empty of passengers.  Many pedestrians wind up
>> in hospitals or morgues after heavy snows because they have to walk
>> the same traffic lanes being used by cars, trucks and other vehicles.
>>
>>  Steve
>>
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Re: [CGUYS] Snow Removal and disposal.

[Ranbo]

*Why can't they come up with a way to simply melt the snow in place?  I see
they have a device some places used called a Snow Dragon which does this but
still requires snow to be shoveled into it (like feeding a furnace).  Why
not, though, some sort of heating device (I'm picturing a giant soldering
iron) that melts the snow in place?  May need to have some tubing or
something similar to catch the runoff and steer it towards a drain or
something. Might not work in all locations but could work in some,
particularly if it could melt the snow fairly slowly.  I imagine a large arm
with the device on the end that moves back and forth across a swath of
snow.  Once finished one swath the device would automatically move a little
to the next swatch or controlled manually according to conditions.  Crazy
idea?

Randall
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On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:51 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> When I lived in Canada they did pick up the snow.  he banks would get too
> high and they would then cut down the banks and use a huge show blower to
> load it up in trucks and haul it to an empty field where it cold stack over
> winter, and then melt off in Summer.  (the two months it would melt)
>
> Stewart
>
>
> At 08:26 AM 2/12/2010, you wrote:
>
>> First, plows don't pick up snow, they only push it, so your idea won't
>> work
>> for plows. Shopping centers often go to the extra expense of trucking out
>> snow, but it's sure not cheap. Usually they just find a far part of their
>> own parking lot to take it to. Would you really expect a truck to drive
>> from
>> say, Gaithersburg all the way to a river in a snowstorm? And what would
>> they
>> do once they got there? Not like we have truck ramps over the river that
>> they can safely pull back to and dump - again, in a snowstorm.
>>
>> Oh, and all those chemicals end up in the rivers anyway as the snow melts.
>>
>
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Re: [CGUYS] Cell phone numbers to be made public?

[Ranbo]

*I suppose the emails could even be a scam to get you to call the number to
remain unlisted, thereby unwittingly giving the number to some unscrupulous
party.  Just hope the people who were sending these emails around, including
to me, didn't call that number!

Randall
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> Not unless you want yours to be public.
>
> I wouldn't mind so much if I didn't have to pay for incoming calls, as in
> other countries. We get too many spam calls as it is--and have to pay for
> some of them too! Had to change phone numbers twice to stop getting junk
> calls.
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[CGUYS] Cell phone numbers to be made public?

[Ranbo]

I've received a few emails stating that starting next month cell phone
companies will be given access to personal cell phone numbers and that one
must call a special number to request that your number not be given out.
Can anyone verify whether this is correct or just another rumor?  If the
former, why am I not hearing it on the news or public service announcements?

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Re: [CGUYS] Time Watching TV Linked to Greater Risk of Death, New Study Says - WSJ.com

[Ranbo]

H'.if there reason for the higher death rate is correct wouldn't
this also apply to people who sit for prolonged periods in front of computer
screens?

Randall

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 7:35 PM, betty  wrote:

> As seen in Robert L. Park's "What's New" newsletter at UMd physics site,
> http://www.bobpark.org/. He comments, "Of course, it may be the
> programming rather than being sedentary that's bad for you."
>
>
>
> Watching TV Linked to Higher Risk of Death
> By RON WINSLOW
>
> If you're reading this sitting down, you might consider standing up.
>
> In a provocative look at the impact of sedentary behavior on health, a new
> study links time watching television to an increased risk of death. One of
> the most surprising findings is that it isn't just couch potatoes who were
> affected—even for people who exercised regularly, the risk of death went up
> the longer they were in front of the TV. The problem was the prolonged
> periods of time spent sitting still.
> [heartbeat]
>
> Australian researchers who tracked 8,800 people for an average of six years
> found that those who said they watched TV for more than four hours a day
> were 46% more likely to die of any cause and 80% more likely to die of
> cardiovascular disease than people who reported spending less than two hours
> a day in front of the tube...
>
>
> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704055104574652340708172608.html
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Re: [CGUYS] generic laser printer cartridges?

[Ranbo]

*Do you ever see the day when each person coming to a service will be handed
an Apple tablet, with all the prayers, hymns, etc. on them?  Heck, could
have the whole Bible downloaded, as well as sermons, nice pics and whatever
else would be useful.  By the time today's teenagers replace all the current
Church goers, could services be mostly virtual?

Randall
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On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 8:48 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> You obviously have never dealt with the clientele I deal with.
>
> If we could install two flat screens I would be able to print less.
>
> Folks not interested.  They want printed material in front of them.
>
> Churches (smaller ones less than 200+ membership) will be the last bastions
> of printed material.
>
> Our church body just published (within the last two years) a new printed
> hymnal.
>
> A lot of us questioned the usefulness of publishing an expensive and
> useless piece of material when they could have pushed all of it to use
> electronically.
>
> Instead they want us to pay thousands for the new hymnal and then if we
> want electronic one spends Hundreds more!!!
>
> Institutions do not always follow technological trends, and tend to be
> quite behind the times.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 07:40 PM 1/9/2010, you wrote:
>
>> Your printer will be obsolete and unsupported by then-current software
>> long before it actually dies.  Or they just won't sell toner cartridges for
>> it any more because the market is too small. (for home / home office use)
>>  We are getting more and more paperless as time goes bye.
>>
>
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Re: [CGUYS] generic laser printer cartridges?

[Ranbo]

So would  using a refurb/generic void the warranty?  Can't find mine.

On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 7:38 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Usually has to do with quality of rebuilds and parts changed/refurbished.
> Plus quality of toner, and if they leak.
>
> Some of the cheaper ones have a tendency to leak which will gunk up the
> interior.
>
> A good quality refurb/generic will be not cause problems.
>
> But Canon cannot guarantee the quality of a refurb/generic so they will not
> guarantee the life of the printer with those in it.
>
> Stewart
>
> At 04:53 PM 1/9/2010, you wrote:
>
>> *My Canon literature implies that getting the OEM Canon toner will extend
>>
>> the life of the printer.  Anyone know if there is any evidence that this
>> would be true?
>>
>> Randall
>>
>
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Re: [CGUYS] generic laser printer cartridges?

[Ranbo]

*He uses the OEM toner catridges?  Guess we'll have to see what he says.

BTW,  the cartridge on InkSmiles is new (the only one they have) and costs
as much as the Canon OEM and more than from Staples.  The other site you
mentioned has them (says built from scratch) for less than half this price.
A good deal if it doesn't shorten life of printer or cause other problems.
*
On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 5:43 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
revsamarsh...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I think he was trying to say he uses them.
>
> I just got a cartridge for the church Dell/all-in-one and it states on the
> invoice refurbished.
>
> Paid about half the price of a new one from Dell.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 04:35 PM 1/9/2010, you wrote:
>
>> What do you mean by "I use the in my Canon fax/printer with great
>> results?"
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Randall
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 8:24 PM, t.piwowar  wrote:
>>
>> > On Jan 8, 2010, at 4:13 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:
>> >
>> >> The quality of the recycling is key.  Some just refill.  Others clean,
>> >> strip and redo the cartridge.
>> >>
>> >
>> > I use the in my Canon fax/printer with great results. I avoid refills.
>> New
>> > compatible is best. Remanufactured is usually okay. Price is less than
>> half
>> > so I'm willing to accept an occasional dud.
>> >
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Re: [CGUYS] generic laser printer cartridges?

[Ranbo]

*My Canon literature implies that getting the OEM Canon toner will extend
the life of the printer.  Anyone know if there is any evidence that this
would be true?

Randall
*
On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 8:43 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
revsamarsh...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> The two I mentioned will replace if they do not work.
>
> I have good luck with them.  They rebuild OEM empties.  Or purchase
> compatibles.
>
> Not sure what you get when you get it as it looks new.
>
> These companies buy the OEM empties for cents on the dollar and sell at
> about 50% retail for ink jet replacements.
>
> I have had generally good luck, but if it does not work, I call and they
> send replacement.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 07:24 PM 1/8/2010, you wrote:
>
>  I use the in my Canon fax/printer with great results. I avoid refills.
>> New compatible is best. Remanufactured is usually okay. Price is less
>> than half so I'm willing to accept an occasional dud.
>>
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Re: [CGUYS] generic laser printer cartridges?

[Ranbo]

What do you mean by "I use the in my Canon fax/printer with great results?"

Thanks

Randall

On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 8:24 PM, t.piwowar  wrote:

> On Jan 8, 2010, at 4:13 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:
>
>> The quality of the recycling is key.  Some just refill.  Others clean,
>> strip and redo the cartridge.
>>
>
> I use the in my Canon fax/printer with great results. I avoid refills. New
> compatible is best. Remanufactured is usually okay. Price is less than half
> so I'm willing to accept an occasional dud.
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Re: [CGUYS] generic laser printer cartridges?

[Ranbo]

Thanks

On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
revsamarsh...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Quality and life of them varies by vendor.  I have had some give me all
> they can give and last just as long as OEM.
>
> I have had others that last half as long.
>
> Quality of cartridge is varied also.  They are generally recycled OEM
> cartridges recycled by a company.
>
> The quality of the recycling is key.  Some just refill.  Others clean,
> strip and redo the cartridge.
>
> I like to stick to two vendors for my generic laser cartridges and ink
> catridges.  LD Products and Inksmiles
>
> www.ldproducts.com (have a couple of alternate sites, but still the main
> one.)
> www.inksmile.com
>
> Our church collects empty cartridges and sends them in to empties for cash
> which is tied in with inksmiles.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
>
>
> At 02:51 PM 1/8/2010, you wrote:
>
>> Time (already, after 8 months of fairly light use) to replace black and
>> white toner cartridge for Canon 4-in-1 laser printer.  Regular cartridge
>> runs around $80.  I see there are compatible generic cartridges for as low
>> as around $25.  Questions are:  a) are these likely to work (had bad
>> experiences with generic ink jet cartridges which didn't work at all with
>> Dell ink jet) b) are they likely to work, but work less well as far as
>> quantity and/or quality and c) are they likely to damage the printer and
>> reduce its life, as Canon's literature suggests?
>>
>> Thanks as always
>>
>> Randall
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[CGUYS] generic laser printer cartridges?

[Ranbo]

Time (already, after 8 months of fairly light use) to replace black and
white toner cartridge for Canon 4-in-1 laser printer.  Regular cartridge
runs around $80.  I see there are compatible generic cartridges for as low
as around $25.  Questions are:  a) are these likely to work (had bad
experiences with generic ink jet cartridges which didn't work at all with
Dell ink jet) b) are they likely to work, but work less well as far as
quantity and/or quality and c) are they likely to damage the printer and
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Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

[Ranbo]

No, don't have a router and am only user on this computer.  So no need for
any firewall?

On Wed, Dec 9, 2009 at 10:05 AM, tjpa  wrote:

> On Dec 8, 2009, at 8:53 PM, Ranbo wrote:
>
>> I uninstalled Zone Alarm Pro (after activating the Windows firewall).  So
>> far, things are better - loading web pages and documents.  FF still seems
>> a
>> little sluggish at times, with IE being somewhat faster.
>>
>
> Don't you have a router which provides you with a firewall? Hardware
> firewalls are safer and more efficient. You only need a software firewall if
> you are on a local network that has untrusted computers on it (e.g.
> teenagers with PCs sharing your network with you).
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Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

[Ranbo]

I uninstalled Zone Alarm Pro (after activating the Windows firewall).  So
far, things are better - loading web pages and documents.  FF still seems a
little sluggish at times, with IE being somewhat faster.

Thanks

Randall

On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 12:05 PM, db  wrote:

> Yes,
>
> Uninstall Zone Alarm Pro completely.  I think you are going to find that
> was the problem.
>
> Ever so often anybody's updates can and will break things and security
> software has deeper hooks into your machine than any other besides the OS
> itself.
>
> If it solves the problem, contact ZA support and let them tell you how to
> fix it.  You might have to go back to the previous version and don't do
> updates until they fix the problem.
>
> db
>
> Ranbo wrote:
>
>> *Thanks,
>>
>>
>> I couldn't get Fire Fox to load, so downloaded a new version and it now
>> seems to be working better (opens links, loads pages, etc.) though some
>> pages are still pretty slow.  I'll do these other steps as well.  Should I
>> uninstall some of the spyware programs and uninstall Zone Alarm Pro,
>> including firewall (while turning on Windows firewall) to see if this
>> improves loading speed?
>>
>> Randall
>> *
>> On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 2:47 AM, db  wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Uninstall the whole virus package you installed, turn windows firewall
>>> back
>>> on for some protection and see if that
>>> improves things.   If so, google the symptoms related to that software.
>>>
>>> Sometimes security packages go wrong...
>>>
>>> db
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ellen Rains Harris wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Operating system?  Amount of RAM?
>>>>
>>>> Generally, you don't need a firewall in any Win version after 2000.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> - Original Message - From: "Ranbo" 
>>>> To: 
>>>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 3:57 PM
>>>> Subject: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  Once again I seek the wisdom that is so generously dispensed here.  My
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Dell
>>>>> desk top just doesn't seem to want to do anything right...or quickly.
>>>>> When
>>>>> I click on links nothing happens.  Sites don't load or only very, very
>>>>> slowly, hence the constipation metaphor.  IE freezes up and Fire Fox
>>>>> (which
>>>>> is what I usually use) is having the above problems.  Documents also
>>>>> open
>>>>> slowly.  These problems seem to have occurred or become significantly
>>>>> worse
>>>>> since I installed the upgrade for the free AVG software on Dec 1, when
>>>>> the
>>>>> previous version expired, so wonder if this has a role.  I notice that
>>>>> it
>>>>> now has a spy ware software, as well as the free Zone Alarm Pro version
>>>>> I
>>>>> downloaded maybe 2 months ago (the previous free version didn't have
>>>>> this
>>>>> as
>>>>> I recall).  I also have at least one other spyware program running, so
>>>>> wonder if I have too much of a good thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> My question is - I don't even know where to start to figure out what's
>>>>> wrong
>>>>> or how to fix it.  Are there simple steps I should take to see if the
>>>>> problem(s) get better? I can't even fix the message that says "Firefox
>>>>> is
>>>>> not able to show the Toolbar."  Don't know if this is related, but in
>>>>> Firefox, don't even have the back keys highlighted or functional.
>>>>>  Tried
>>>>> to
>>>>> reinstall Firefox but got a message and wouldn't even let me do this.
>>>>> One
>>>>> other thing - the program that is supposed to automatically begin to
>>>>> download pics from digital camera to PC also isn't working (and it once
>>>>> did).  Couldn't get this fixed, either.  Don't know if this might be
>>>>> related
>>>>> to other problems.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is my computer now like a very old person or car, where too many things
>>>>> are
>>>>> breaking down and it looks terminal??  Sho

Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

[Ranbo]

*Thanks,

I couldn't get Fire Fox to load, so downloaded a new version and it now
seems to be working better (opens links, loads pages, etc.) though some
pages are still pretty slow.  I'll do these other steps as well.  Should I
uninstall some of the spyware programs and uninstall Zone Alarm Pro,
including firewall (while turning on Windows firewall) to see if this
improves loading speed?

Randall
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On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 2:47 AM, db  wrote:

> Uninstall the whole virus package you installed, turn windows firewall back
> on for some protection and see if that
> improves things.   If so, google the symptoms related to that software.
>
> Sometimes security packages go wrong...
>
> db
>
>
>
>
> Ellen Rains Harris wrote:
>
>> Operating system?  Amount of RAM?
>>
>> Generally, you don't need a firewall in any Win version after 2000.
>>
>>
>> - Original Message - From: "Ranbo" 
>> To: 
>> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 3:57 PM
>> Subject: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!
>>
>>
>>  Once again I seek the wisdom that is so generously dispensed here.  My
>>> Dell
>>> desk top just doesn't seem to want to do anything right...or quickly.
>>> When
>>> I click on links nothing happens.  Sites don't load or only very, very
>>> slowly, hence the constipation metaphor.  IE freezes up and Fire Fox
>>> (which
>>> is what I usually use) is having the above problems.  Documents also open
>>> slowly.  These problems seem to have occurred or become significantly
>>> worse
>>> since I installed the upgrade for the free AVG software on Dec 1, when
>>> the
>>> previous version expired, so wonder if this has a role.  I notice that it
>>> now has a spy ware software, as well as the free Zone Alarm Pro version I
>>> downloaded maybe 2 months ago (the previous free version didn't have this
>>> as
>>> I recall).  I also have at least one other spyware program running, so
>>> wonder if I have too much of a good thing.
>>>
>>> My question is - I don't even know where to start to figure out what's
>>> wrong
>>> or how to fix it.  Are there simple steps I should take to see if the
>>> problem(s) get better? I can't even fix the message that says "Firefox is
>>> not able to show the Toolbar."  Don't know if this is related, but in
>>> Firefox, don't even have the back keys highlighted or functional.  Tried
>>> to
>>> reinstall Firefox but got a message and wouldn't even let me do this. One
>>> other thing - the program that is supposed to automatically begin to
>>> download pics from digital camera to PC also isn't working (and it once
>>> did).  Couldn't get this fixed, either.  Don't know if this might be
>>> related
>>> to other problems.
>>>
>>> Is my computer now like a very old person or car, where too many things
>>> are
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Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

[Ranbo]

*Thanks for the tips.  PC and I both can use salvation.*

**



On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 7:13 PM, tjpa  wrote:

> On Dec 7, 2009, at 3:57 PM, Ranbo wrote:
>
>> Is my computer now like a very old person or car, where too many things
>> are
>> breaking down and it looks terminal??
>>
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> Hardly, even a PC can be saved and shown the way of righteousness.
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Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

[Ranbo]

Thanks,  I am noticing that at least with IE, I can click on links and
actually go to them.  Long ago I had disabled the Windows firewall to use
Zone Alarm's.  Was that a mistake?
Using XP.

Randall




On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Ellen Rains Harris <
el...@goodshiptabasco.com> wrote:

> Operating system?  Amount of RAM?
>
> Generally, you don't need a firewall in any Win version after 2000.
>
>
> ----- Original Message - From: "Ranbo" 
> To: 
> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 3:57 PM
> Subject: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!
>
>
>   Once again I seek the wisdom that is so generously dispensed here.  My
>> Dell
>> desk top just doesn't seem to want to do anything right...or quickly. When
>> I click on links nothing happens.  Sites don't load or only very, very
>> slowly, hence the constipation metaphor.  IE freezes up and Fire Fox
>> (which
>> is what I usually use) is having the above problems.  Documents also open
>> slowly.  These problems seem to have occurred or become significantly
>> worse
>> since I installed the upgrade for the free AVG software on Dec 1, when the
>> previous version expired, so wonder if this has a role.  I notice that it
>> now has a spy ware software, as well as the free Zone Alarm Pro version I
>> downloaded maybe 2 months ago (the previous free version didn't have this
>> as
>> I recall).  I also have at least one other spyware program running, so
>> wonder if I have too much of a good thing.
>>
>> My question is - I don't even know where to start to figure out what's
>> wrong
>> or how to fix it.  Are there simple steps I should take to see if the
>> problem(s) get better? I can't even fix the message that says "Firefox is
>> not able to show the Toolbar."  Don't know if this is related, but in
>> Firefox, don't even have the back keys highlighted or functional.  Tried
>> to
>> reinstall Firefox but got a message and wouldn't even let me do this. One
>> other thing - the program that is supposed to automatically begin to
>> download pics from digital camera to PC also isn't working (and it once
>> did).  Couldn't get this fixed, either.  Don't know if this might be
>> related
>> to other problems.
>>
>> Is my computer now like a very old person or car, where too many things
>> are
>> breaking down and it looks terminal??  Should I just start uninstalling
>> questionable software?  I'm afraid if I start tinkering, I'll make things
>> worse.  I have 1 gig of memory.  Should I add more?  Will this magically
>> solve everything?! :)
>>
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>> Thanks as always
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[CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

[Ranbo]

Once again I seek the wisdom that is so generously dispensed here.  My Dell
desk top just doesn't seem to want to do anything right...or quickly.  When
I click on links nothing happens.  Sites don't load or only very, very
slowly, hence the constipation metaphor.  IE freezes up and Fire Fox (which
is what I usually use) is having the above problems.  Documents also open
slowly.  These problems seem to have occurred or become significantly worse
since I installed the upgrade for the free AVG software on Dec 1, when the
previous version expired, so wonder if this has a role.  I notice that it
now has a spy ware software, as well as the free Zone Alarm Pro version I
downloaded maybe 2 months ago (the previous free version didn't have this as
I recall).  I also have at least one other spyware program running, so
wonder if I have too much of a good thing.

My question is - I don't even know where to start to figure out what's wrong
or how to fix it.  Are there simple steps I should take to see if the
problem(s) get better? I can't even fix the message that says "Firefox is
not able to show the Toolbar."  Don't know if this is related, but in
Firefox, don't even have the back keys highlighted or functional.  Tried to
reinstall Firefox but got a message and wouldn't even let me do this. One
other thing - the program that is supposed to automatically begin to
download pics from digital camera to PC also isn't working (and it once
did).  Couldn't get this fixed, either.  Don't know if this might be related
to other problems.

Is my computer now like a very old person or car, where too many things are
breaking down and it looks terminal??  Should I just start uninstalling
questionable software?  I'm afraid if I start tinkering, I'll make things
worse.  I have 1 gig of memory.  Should I add more?  Will this magically
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[CGUYS] Anyone see any good Cyber Monday specials?

[Ranbo]

For laptops or other electronics?

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[CGUYS] Selling a domain name?

[Ranbo]

I have a domain name I've never developed into anything and am thinking of
not renewing when it comes time to do so in January.  Someone suggested that
the name might be worth something to someone, so maybe I could sell it. Is
there a way to see what a name might solicit in offers?  And how does one
sell a name to an interested buyer?  The domain name I took out via Go
Daddy, in a fit of Presidential inspiration, is *Obamaforachange.com*

Thanks

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Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks

[Ranbo]

> *That's a very good question and not really sure of the difference.  Think
> a small notebook  though.  *



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Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks

[Ranbo]

interestingthanks

On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 4:37 PM, Reid Katan  wrote:

> Quoting Ranbo :
>
>  But from the responses, guess a netbook can't be a full substitution for a
>> desktop (what I have now) or a laptop, if it doesn't have CD or DVD
>> drives.
>> I was hoping to be able to substitute a laptop (which I don't think I can
>> afford presently) or netbook for a regular Dell desk top, but sounds like
>> netbooks would be more of a supplement.  Other than the lack of drives and
>> maybe keyboard size, sounds like it could do most of what I would need,
>> though.
>>
>
> How about a "nettop"? MSI's got a barebones for $150 at Newegg <
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856167037&cm_re=msi_wind-_-56-167-037-_-Product>.
> Add a drive, a burner, and memory and you're out the door for probably less
> than $300. I'd bet you have a mouse, keyboard and monitor floating around
> (maybe even an extra drive and/or burner).
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Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks

[Ranbo]

But from the responses, guess a netbook can't be a full substitution for a
desktop (what I have now) or a laptop, if it doesn't have CD or DVD drives.
I was hoping to be able to substitute a laptop (which I don't think I can
afford presently) or netbook for a regular Dell desk top, but sounds like
netbooks would be more of a supplement.  Other than the lack of drives and
maybe keyboard size, sounds like it could do most of what I would need,
though.

Randall

On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM, Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. <
acker...@astrecg.com> wrote:

> I am using an ACER right now, with a nine hour battery life.  It lets me
> take notes in a meeting (in which I am currently bored, so I am reading my
> email and writing back), access my "real" computer, service my clients, and
> travel like I never have before.  (I started with the 28 pound Osborne, and
> currently "use" a 7 pound full size laptop, with paraphernalia.)  This
> three
> pound (with charger, portable HD, etc.) is a blessing.
>
> Eschew Obfuscation
>
> This is a reply from:
> Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.
>  Financial, Managerial, and Technical Services
> for the Professional, Non-Profit, and the Entrepreneurial Organization
>
>  703.548.1343 voice
>  703.783.1340 fax
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> are YOUR adjuvancy
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> -Original Message-
> From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:
> computerguy...@listserv.aol.com]
> On Behalf Of Constance Warner
> Sent: 09/23/2009 11:28 AM
> To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
> Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks
>
> Even people with smaller hands and slender fingers can have trouble
> with the small netbook keyboards.  I bought an Asus Eee PC, hoping
> for a portable word processor I could use on the subway or in a car
> (as a passenger).  Learning how to use a keyboard built for hobbits
> was much harder than I thought it would be.  I made a lot of errors
> when my finger slipped off the tiny key I was intending to hit and
> contacted an adjacent key instead.  Obviously, when you're using a
> netbook on a Metrobus, a plug-in keyboard is not an option.
>
> I have heard of netbooks with keyboards that are slightly larger--
> even a little closer to a standard keyboard would be a big help.
>
> Recommendations, anyone?
>
> --Constance Warner
>
> On Sep 22, 2009, at 11:32 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:
>
> > It depends on what you want to use it for.  As a regular PC/
> > Notebook it would be a hassle.
> >
> > My Bishop (Who is larger than I am) uses one all the time, loves it.
> >
> > Now I would find it a little cramped, but at work I plug mine in
> > and use a full size keyboard.
> >
> > They are wickedly portable.  Just saw a video presentation given
> > today by the local retired sheriff who took one from Alabama to
> > Alaska and back on a motorcycle.
> >
> > Nicely portable.  If you travel a lot it would be nice for that.
> >
> > It all depends on what you are looking for.
> >
> > They are really aimed at being ultra portable laptops for those who
> > are on the road a lot.
> >
> > Even the cell companies are getting in on it as they are selling
> > connection plans with them to make them not only ultra portable,
> > but also connected.
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Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks

[Ranbo]

Big enough, I guess, to maybe be cramped, given I'm used to a full-size
keyboard.

Thanks for the explanations

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 10:34 PM, t.piwowar  wrote:

> On Sep 22, 2009, at 8:08 PM, Ranbo wrote:
>
>> I see some Netbooks at CompUSA for as little as $239, making it much more
>> affordable.  What do Netbooks typically lack that Notebooks have?
>>
>
> You get what you pay for. If what you want is just basic web and word
> processing you'll be fine. You may find problems with Flash or AJAX is any
> computing power is called for. It will not be great for photo editing and
> other media applications. Think of it like a smart phone with a bigger
> screen. Some folks hate the keyboards because they are at tad too cramped --
> do you have big hands?
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[Ranbo]

I see some Netbooks at CompUSA for as little as $239, making it much more
affordable.  What do Netbooks typically lack that Notebooks have?

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[CGUYS] Guide to blogging?

[Ranbo]

*Can anyone recommend an article, workshop, book, website, etc. that is a
good, current one-stop guide to getting started blogging for serious or
professional purposes?  Looking for capacity to be able to expand to
multiple blogs and/or set up topic categories on a single blog.  Trying to
optimize flexibility without programming knowledge, while keeping costs
down.  Any specific recommendations, e.g. web hosting, blogging software,
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Re: [CGUYS] Slow Dell startup

[Ranbo]

I have a Dell desktop, now a fair number of years old.  It also seems to
take a long time to boot up.  Could this be a Dell-specific issue?

Randall

On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 8:26 PM, Fred Holmes  wrote:

> At 05:28 PM 8/21/2009, John Settle wrote:
> >Changing that fan would be a cheap, easy fix!
>
> Lubricating it is even easier, but it requires extracting the box from its
> place in the configuration, and opening it up.  A non-trivial exercise.  It
> never occurred to me that the noisy fan would cause bad writes.  I thought
> hard drives could withstand a bit of vibration.  Now I know better.  Live
> and learn.
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Re: [CGUYS] Are old LPs worth anything?

[Ranbo]

Yes,  did a little browsing on Ebay and what you say seems to be the case.
A wide range of prices, but assuming the higher ones are for rarer records.

Randall

On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 6:28 PM, Robert Carroll wrote:

> My two cents:  depends on what the LP is.
>
> A couple of years ago I bought an LP on eBay for over $100, recorded around
> 1953.  Most don't sell for so much.
>
> They are like comic books:  the rare and sought after comic book fetches a
> high price, most are not of much value even if they are old.
>
> Ranbo wrote:
>
>> *
>>
>> A bit off-topic but have sense some here might know
>>
>> Someone my father met said he would come by and buy his LPs.  I'm debating
>> whether to take all my LPs for him to buy as well.  I suspect we won't get
>> paid more than a token amount.  I have mostly LPs from 70's and think I've
>> seen some of them on sale in record stores for $20-$30.  Question is,
>> would
>> it be worth it to try to sell the records individually, or as a collection
>> through some other means than this guy?  I have maybe 35 records.  Mix of
>> rock, classic, a few musicals.  Just thought I'd see what feedback I'd
>> get.
>>
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[Ranbo]

*
A bit off-topic but have sense some here might know

Someone my father met said he would come by and buy his LPs.  I'm debating
whether to take all my LPs for him to buy as well.  I suspect we won't get
paid more than a token amount.  I have mostly LPs from 70's and think I've
seen some of them on sale in record stores for $20-$30.  Question is, would
it be worth it to try to sell the records individually, or as a collection
through some other means than this guy?  I have maybe 35 records.  Mix of
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Re: [CGUYS] What to look for in digital converter box?

[Ranbo]

Yes, but what percentage of the time do you end up having to return
electronic purchases made online?  All this talk of reception problems,
maybe a need for a special antenna, possibly roof antenna, etc. makes me
think a return may be fairly likely.  But maybe there is no real good
alternative, as the stores do seem to be out of these and so many other
things.  K-Mart online shows the Zenith Insignia out of stock.

It would be so helpful if you could search a specific store's inventory
online, rather than having to go in person or call and take a chance that a)
anyone will answer and b) if they do, they will give you an accurate answer.

Randall


On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 12:46 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >without too much running around.
>
> This is an ideal example of why web shopping is better. At local stores
> the good stuff was always out of stock.
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Re: [CGUYS] What to look for in digital converter box?

[Ranbo]

*I'm a bit wary of buying this sort of thing online.  What if it doesn't
work out for some reason (reception problems, etc.)?  Then you could be
stuck with the hassle and expense of shipping it back.  Seems like this is
something that you really can't tell how it will work -  no matter what
reviews or others say - until you try it out in your particular situation.
For example, I'm in an apartment and there is no option for a roof-top
antenna.  So hoping to find a decent model in local store, without too much
running around.

Randall
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On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 9:19 AM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >*Where did you get your RCA brand converter?  Guessing it is better to get
> >at a local store in case there is a problem and a need to return them.
>
> I got them online. Local stores did not have much to choose from and
> whenever I found something worth buying it was out of stock. Online
> prices were better too.
>
> The one I like is the RCA DTA800. With revision digits tacked on the
> model I have is a DTA800B1.
>
> One feature I failed to mention is composite video out. This gives a much
> better signal than boxes that are only RF in and RF out. Composite video
> bypasses your old set's tuner and avoids the limits inherent in an RF
> signal.
>
> The RCA box also supports a "smart antenna." This is a new type of
> antenna that electronically "rotates" for best signal on each station.
> This is done using signal strength info set to the antenna by the RCA
> box. I do not have one, but reviews I read were good.
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Re: [CGUYS] What to look for in digital converter box?

[Ranbo]

Avoid this one?  Isn't this the one that is recommended by Consumer Reports
and the top vote getter in the CECB forum mentioned in this thread?

Randall

On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 6:00 PM, Robert Carroll
wrote:

> b_s-wilk wrote:
>
>>  > The two converter boxes that I bought have a "feature" that it turns
>> itself off after one hour of use (the box, not the TV).  What this means is
>> that you can't use a VCR to record a program later because the box will be
>> turned off by the time of the recording.  I don't know if all are like
>> these, or just mine are.
>>
>> Please name the brand to avoid!
>>
>>
>>  This model is a Zenith DTT900.
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Re: [CGUYS] What to look for in digital converter box?

[Ranbo]

*Thanks for posting this.  They seem to (overwhelmingly) like the Zenith
Insignia, but where can you get one?  Amazon is out, Target and KMart don't
seem to carry it.  Are all the good brands now gone?  Is this another lesson
in the pitfalls of procrastination?

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On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 1:18 AM, John Duncan Yoyo
wrote:

> On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 1:18 AM, John Duncan Yoyo
> wrote:
>
> > Found a discussion board for the CECB set top boxes.  From what I read
> > these people are really picky and are unlikely to really like anything.
> >
>
> Link to the Forum.
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Re: [CGUYS] What to look for in digital converter box?

[Ranbo]

*Where did you get your RCA brand converter?  Guessing it is better to get
at a local store in case there is a problem and a need to return them.

Randall
*
On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 5:01 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >*Finally got my digitial tv converter box coupons (2).  Any
> recommendations
> >for models that are good or that I should stay away from?  Does model and
> >price matter much for this?  Anything else to be aware of in making this
> >purchase?
>
> Price does not vary that much and does not seem to relate to quaity. (But
> I have not tried the really expensive boxes.)
>
> The RCA branded boxes I got were the least expensive and I think they
> work the best.
>
> Easy to use controls.
> Remote could be programmed to control on/off and volume on the TV.
> Nice on screen program info.
> I think reception was better (but that is hard to judge).
> On-screen signal strength meter made positioning the antenna easier.
> Some of the boxes are slow to change stations. RCA was better at this.
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[CGUYS] What to look for in digital converter box?

[Ranbo]

*Finally got my digitial tv converter box coupons (2).  Any recommendations
for models that are good or that I should stay away from?  Does model and
price matter much for this?  Anything else to be aware of in making this
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Re: [CGUYS] In Defense of Idiots [Was: Recommendation for simpl

[Ranbo]

Tom,

You should be blogging and/or get back on radio (or podcast) about your
technological/social/political views.  Also consider comedy writing if you
haven't.  I'm being serious here.  I like the pointed, biting, sarcastic,
caustic humor, independent of its content.  What do you say?  How about
Tomstechnorant.com?

Randall

On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at 9:06 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >Here's a question for the non-Bizarro world:  Would you buy a comparable
> >generic drug over the retail version, if it is shown to be as safe and
> >effective and only 40% the cost?  (That's "60% less" for
> >percentage-challenged Tom.)
>
> Then how good do you feel when you buy that store brand drug and open the
> package to discover a label inside that says "Mfg. by Dr. Tom's Drug
> Emporium and Spa, Baluchistan, Pakistan."
>
> Interested in some low-cost baby formula "fortified" with melamine?
>
> Can I interest you in some discount peanut butter (no questions asked)?
>
> Or how about, drugs from a mafia-owned supplier who waters down the
> doses? Don't do business with convicted felons!
>
> This is the real world. Not some bizarro wing-nut world where miracle
> cures are freely handed out my Munchkins reclining on lotus petals.
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Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus

[Ranbo]

And why did "we" twice elect such a President (or why did he get almost 50%
of the vote, if you assume that he didn't really win the first time)? :)

Randall

On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 2:10 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >Would this logic apply to voting?  If someone can't read or doesn't know
> the
> >3 branches of federal government or what continent California is in or has
> >an IQ of 60, should they be trusted with the installation of political
> >leadership (voting)?
>
> We elected a president who wouldn't pass your test so why fuss over
> voters?
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Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus

[Ranbo]

Would this logic apply to voting?  If someone can't read or doesn't know the
3 branches of federal government or what continent California is in or has
an IQ of 60, should they be trusted with the installation of political
leadership (voting)?

Randall

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> >Sister #1 gave me holy hell last year (or maybe the year before)
> >and threw a fit when she couldn't get admin rights.  To this day
> >I still don't know what she wanted to install but I'm guessing it
> >wasn't on my approved list.
>
> I agree. If somebody is not smart enough to crack the puny Windows
> password they are clearly not smart enough to be trusted with installing
> software.
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Re: [CGUYS] The IT dilemma (was not cool enough)

[Ranbo]

*Just curious, which place have you enjoyed living in the most?  And where
were you born?

Randall
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On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 3:31 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Graduated from HS in Shreveport LA.
> Graduated from JR. College in Austin Texas (Concordia College now a 4 year
> University)
> Graduated from Concordia Seminary, STL, MO.
>
> Did a 1 yr. Internship in Kirkland Lake, Ontario Canada (met my wife there
> and got married)
>
> Served Churches in Ontario (Niagara peninsula), East Texas, Wisconsin (I
> stepped out of the parish for two years during which time I held a few jobs
> two of the longest was Younkers as a sales rep.  and then working for
> National Information Services Corp. (Sold veterinary Clinics Software and
> Hardware) Also helped a friend with a COmpuer store during this time.
>
> Went back into the parish ministry during which time I also did independent
> computer services.
> Lived in WI. 12 years.
>
> 3 years in TN. and now almost 6 in AL.
>
> During my time in WI I was also a Chaplain for the Army National Guard
> (Hurrah)
>
> Been 27 years since I graduated from Seminary.
>
> Yeah I lived around a little bit but that was in keeping with my growing
> up.  I was born overseas and lived in NJ, WV, PA, IN, and LA growing up.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
>
> At 02:04 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote:
>
>> Rev, I'd really like to see your curriculum vitae someday; you seem to
>> have had a highly varied work history. Almost as varied as a top-selling
>> fiction author!
>> --
>> Roger
>> Lovettsville, VA
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Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus

[Ranbo]

Are you calling us PC users April fools?

Randall

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> >well, no; just that it has the potential to wreck a lot of harm, like
> steal
> >your personal info. from computer.
>
> Not really. If you cared about this kind of stuff you would not be using
> a PC.
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Re: [CGUYS] NYT: "Laptops? So Yesterday"

[Ranbo]

Thanks for posting this.  Guess I should think about waiting a little while
before getting a laptop?

Randall

On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM, Steve at Verizon wrote:

> This article will make Tom happy.
>
> http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/technology/02netbooks.html?emc=eta1
>
> The paper edition title is:   Laptops? So Yesterday
>
> Point of article is netbooks are really hot and growing.
> Bad news for Intel and MS; they use cellphone processors and Linux.
> MS posted first sales decline in its history for the PC version of Windows,
> blaming netbooks for the drop.
>
> Also, even laptops will get thinner and lighter and cheaper (although we
> could have guessed that).
>
> Article is well worth reading.
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Re: [CGUYS] What Does a President Give a Queen?

[Ranbo]

*Depends on what kind of Queen, if you know what I mean.

Given who asked the question, I'd say some kind of royal apple.

Randall
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> Hint: It is not a Zune.
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Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus

[Ranbo]

Thanks,

Just saw something on local news, with advice like this.  Even if computer
is patched and updated couldn't this virus clog the internet by spamming
lots of computers?  This was suggested on the local news show as a potential
problem.

Randall

On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 4:02 PM, Chris Dunford wrote:

> > Anyone see the 60 Minutes piece Sunday on the deadly
> > computer virus sweeping the world? The story suggested
> > that there is some reason to think it might be activated
> > in millions of computers by its creator on April 1 to do
> > harm or create mischief.  Any thoughts about how serious
> > this might be and what we should be doing about it, if
> > anything?  Keep computers turned off tomorrow (April 1)?
>
> This short answer comes from F-Secure:
>
> Q: I heard something really bad is going to happen on the Internet on April
> 1st! Will it?
> A: No, not really.
>
> The longer answer is, if your Windows is even moderately up-to-date in
> terms
> of patches, you're fine. The vulnerability was patched last October
> (MS08-67). You can check your Windows Update history to be sure.
>
> If you really want to get all warm & fuzzy, run Windows Update, and then
> run
> one of the free checkers. There are lots of them, listed here:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/cg9loc
>
> If that's busy, here's are a couple of them:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8nbwux (Symantec)
> http://tinyurl.com/65a2um (F-Secure)
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Re: [CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus

[Ranbo]

well, no; just that it has the potential to wreck a lot of harm, like steal
your personal info. from computer.

Randall

On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 5:23 PM, mike  wrote:

> Deadly?  They said that?
>
> On Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 12:28 PM, Ranbo  wrote:
>
> > Anyone see the 60 Minutes piece Sunday on the deadly computer virus
> > sweeping
> > the world? The story suggested that there is some reason to think it
> might
> > be activated in millions of computers by its creator on April 1 to do
> harm
> > or create mischief.  Any thoughts about how serious this might be and
> what
> > we should be doing about it, if anything?  Keep computers turned off
> > tomorrow (April 1)?
> >
> > Why do I think Tom or maybe others are going to say that if you have a
> Mac,
> > there is nothing to worry about from this thing? :)
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[CGUYS] 60 Minutes story on deadly computer virus

[Ranbo]

Anyone see the 60 Minutes piece Sunday on the deadly computer virus sweeping
the world? The story suggested that there is some reason to think it might
be activated in millions of computers by its creator on April 1 to do harm
or create mischief.  Any thoughts about how serious this might be and what
we should be doing about it, if anything?  Keep computers turned off
tomorrow (April 1)?

Why do I think Tom or maybe others are going to say that if you have a Mac,
there is nothing to worry about from this thing? :)

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Re: [CGUYS] For want of a USB 2 printer cable!

[Ranbo]

No, I don't have any problem with gay, bi, trans-sexual or transgendered
connectors...or connections.  Whether they should be entitled to the rights
and benefits of marriage is perhaps another question, however.  Seems like
what is verbotten, though, is a USB 1.0 cable mating with a USB2-only port.

Randall

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 12:47 PM, Reid Katan  wrote:

>  At 10:36 AM 3/9/2009, you wrote:
>
>  confusion, but now understand what male to male means (no, didn't think it
>> meant a gay connector :)).
>>
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Re: [CGUYS] For want of a USB 2 printer cable!

[Ranbo]

The quick starter guide just refers to connecting the USB cable, without
indication of what it looks like up close or what version, unless I missed
it.  Seems they also made some assumptions.  If they just sent a cable with
the printer, would solve all such problems, but Canon tech support said they
don't make cables and don't include them.

Randall

On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 11:44 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I am very surprised.  One of the things usually accompanying the new
> printer is a quick installation guide which "usually" means it shows all
> connections.
>
> But that is what I get for "assuming" that they did show it.
>
> Some of us "assume" things we should not I guess.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
>
> At 10:36 AM 3/9/2009, you wrote:
>
>> *Thanks,  read the manual and starter guide and see no mention of what
>>  type
>> of cable to use.  However when googling male connectors the picture of
>> male
>> to male is the same as the USB2 cable I'm borrowing (which works).
>>  Picture
>> really is worth a thousand words.  Had a little bit of
>> terminological/gender
>> confusion, but now understand what male to male means (no, didn't think it
>> meant a gay connector :)).  Fred's explanation also clarifies.
>>
>> Randall
>>
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Re: [CGUYS] For want of a USB 2 printer cable!

[Ranbo]

*Thanks,  read the manual and starter guide and see no mention of what  type
of cable to use.  However when googling male connectors the picture of male
to male is the same as the USB2 cable I'm borrowing (which works).  Picture
really is worth a thousand words.  Had a little bit of terminological/gender
confusion, but now understand what male to male means (no, didn't think it
meant a gay connector :)).  Fred's explanation also clarifies.

Randall
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On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Read your printer manual.
>
> Most printers do take a male to male.
>
> A means the flat end B means the squarer end.  This is the usual cable for
> a device such as a printer.
>
> Always read your manual and see what it says.  Sometimes even the printer
> box will tell you what type of cable is recommended even if it is not
> supplied.
>
> I did not check Monoprice, but I do order a lot of cables from Newegg.
>
>  Stewart
>
> At 09:44 AM 3/9/2009, you wrote:
>
>> *Wow, thanks; great prices!  A buck and change for a cable vs. Staples
>> online which wanted $22 for a cable to go along with the printer.  Just a
>> little cable gender confusion - most say male to male, which doesn't sound
>> right to me; seems like both ends would be male to female, an option I
>> didn't see.  And does A to B matter?  Most of the first ones listed at
>> Monoprice say they will work with most computers and peripherals, but is
>> that a safe assumption?
>>
>> Randall
>>
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Re: [CGUYS] For want of a USB 2 printer cable!

[Ranbo]

*Wow, thanks; great prices!  A buck and change for a cable vs. Staples
online which wanted $22 for a cable to go along with the printer.  Just a
little cable gender confusion - most say male to male, which doesn't sound
right to me; seems like both ends would be male to female, an option I
didn't see.  And does A to B matter?  Most of the first ones listed at
Monoprice say they will work with most computers and peripherals, but is
that a safe assumption?

Randall

*On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 1:20 AM, b_s-wilk  wrote:

> Just bought 3 USB cables this week at Monoprice.com. Very good quality,
> better than expected. Also bought Cat 6 cable and HDMI cables from them--all
> good. So are the prices.
>
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[CGUYS] For want of a USB 2 printer cable!

[Ranbo]

I took Betty's suggestion and bought the Canon 4-1 printer with the nice
$120 rebate.  They sell the printer sans printer cable and the Staples guy I
spoke to said I could just use the printer cable for my old (4-5 years old)
Dell 4-1.  Well, after hours trying to get the printer to print and 3 hours
more with tech support, nothing I or we tried worked.  The tech support guy
figured my printer cable was probably a USB 1.0, which seems strange to me,
since I bought it at the same time I got my Dell computer and Dell 4-1, and
the computer takes USB 2.  He did say at some point, after I asked, that
USB1.0 cables may or may not work with USB 2.0 ports. So after  nothing else
worked (including disabling firewall and antivirus) I borrowed a neighbor's
USB 2.0 cable and, voila, computer finally recognized printer.  After
reloading printer drivers and a few other things, printer finally worked,
and it works like a charm (so far)!  Much faster printing than old b & w
printer and much, much faster, quieter than Dell 4-1 inkjet.  So thanks,
Betty, for the suggestion, and thanks to everyone else who gave input that
helped me decide on this option.  So far, not missing color.

Wish to note that there is nothing in the printer start up guide that says
you need a USB 2 cable, and not sure why anyone would simply assume that
this is known, given that a lot of people must be in the similar position of
replacing printers or other devices that ran on 1.0 cables.  Would be nice,
too, if tech support would raise this early on in their troubleshooting.
Also might help if printer cables were labeled as to what version USB they
are.  My point being that some of the complexity, confusions and problems
the average person constantly faces when dealing with computers and other
technology is unnecessary, if a little more thought was given to making
things easier and simpler.  Call me naive, but this seems obvious to me
based on my various frustrating experiences.

At any rate,  I need to return my neighbors USB 2.0 cable which I'm
temporarily using, so any suggestions on where to get one inexpensively,
either locally (Maryland) or online?  I'm assuming they are all pretty much
the same, so quality differences isn't much of an issue.

Thanks again

ps.  it's nice to be able to print again!  And to declutter by getting rid
of the 3 other printers that don't work!  I'm assuming I can recycle the
cartridges and toners, so hope someone nearby (maybe Staples?) will take
them all back.  Guess you should really recycle old printers, but if can't
get rid of them on Freecycle, ain't up for driving to the recycling center
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Re: [CGUYS] Would like suggestions for 4-in-1 printer

[Ranbo]

Betty,

This looks like it will fit the bill, and at an affordable price.  Want to
be my personal shopper? :)  Says "cable not included" but guess I don't need
a cable?

Randall

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 10:09 PM, b_s-wilk  wrote:

> >Not that convenient but how about buying online from them?
>>>
>>
>> Lots on online retailers will sell you a printer, but the shipping cost
>> can turn a good deal into a bad deal. Often the free shipping at Amazon
>> makes them the best deal.
>>
>
> Costco has a $50 per year fee for regular membership, $100 per year for
> business. The business membership comes with an American Express card that,
> combined with the Costco cash back, gives you at least 2-3% rebate on
> everything you buy, but if you only buy one thing that costs $300, it's not
> worth it. BJ's has a day pass you can print from their web site, which
> allows you to shop there and pay a 15% markup above what members pay. Costco
> hasn't used day passes in a few years--members only. I don't shop at Sam's
> Club.
>
> Bottom line, there are plenty of other places to buy a printer or
> all-in-one that have no membership fees. It all depends who has the best
> deal on price and shipping.
>
> How about: Canon imageCLASS MF4370dn Laser All-in-One Printer (2711B019AA)
>
> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EWDXMU/ref=nosim/?tag=fatwalletcom&linkCode=as1$250.79
>  with free shipping.
>
> Same all-in-one on sale at Staples this week, $179 after $120 rebate. Buy
> online, pick up at a store.
> http://tinyurl.com/aa2uvf
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Re: [CGUYS] Would like suggestions for 4-in-1 printer

[Ranbo]

Okay,  can you give me a model name/number for the Canon and any suggestions
where to get it at good price and decent return policy?

Thanks

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >my main need is simply to print documents, occasionally do significant
> >amount of copying (though probably not much more than 500 pages a year)
> >and some scanning and occasional faxing.
>
> I think the sweet spot with the 4-in-1s still built around a B&W laser. I
> have used a Canon 4-in-1 in the office for close to 4 years. It works as
> well today as the day I bougt it. Before this I went through a couple of
> ink-jet HPs. The HPs were hateful and did not have a long life. I was
> constantly feeding them ink. The Canon laser works great with 3rd party
> carts that I can buy cheap. I replece the cart only a few times a year.
>
> I don't see that you need color so much that you should give up on all
> the good things a B&W 4-in-1 has to offer. You will get better prints
> from your neighborhood Ritz store or one of the many online services.
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Re: [CGUYS] Would like suggestions for 4-in-1 printer

[Ranbo]

Looking at features, automatic doc feeder is important, right?  Also, if
just have a laptop (thinking of ditching desktop if I get a laptop) seems it
would be nice to have wireless control of printing (whatever the term) so
printer can be in different location than laptop.  Do I have this right,
that the wireless control would allow this, without connections with a
cable, limiting spatial arrangement?  If so, how far apart can laptop and
printer be?  Maybe I'm over-thinking this whole thing!

Randall

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 1:01 PM, Ranbo  wrote:

> Okay,  can you give me a model name/number for the Canon and any
> suggestions where to get it at good price and decent return policy?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 12:57 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:
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>> >my main need is simply to print documents, occasionally do significant
>> >amount of copying (though probably not much more than 500 pages a year)
>> >and some scanning and occasional faxing.
>>
>> I think the sweet spot with the 4-in-1s still built around a B&W laser. I
>> have used a Canon 4-in-1 in the office for close to 4 years. It works as
>> well today as the day I bougt it. Before this I went through a couple of
>> ink-jet HPs. The HPs were hateful and did not have a long life. I was
>> constantly feeding them ink. The Canon laser works great with 3rd party
>> carts that I can buy cheap. I replece the cart only a few times a year.
>>
>> I don't see that you need color so much that you should give up on all
>> the good things a B&W 4-in-1 has to offer. You will get better prints
>> from your neighborhood Ritz store or one of the many online services.
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[Ranbo]

Not that convenient but how about buying online from them?

Randall

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Ralph  wrote:

> If there is a Costco convenient to you, they have some pretty good
> deals on printers...  And, they have an excellent return policy... not
> to mention, fairly good employment policies...
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[Ranbo]

One more factor I realize I need to consider -  How good is the quality on
photos made on color inkjets, compared to having the photos processed at a
store?  How expensive is the paper for this and what other costs are
involved?  Thinking it might be nice to have that photo capability.  My old
Dell 4-1 had this but when tried a few times, didn't get anywhere near photo
quality, so assuming the paper was wrong type perhaps.

Thanks

Randall

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> >Plus the fact that Epson did not do this originally makes me think it
> >was done to force more ink sales.
>
> True, and I sent many a printer back to them for warrenty service. They
> learned and fixed the problem. I don't think this is a bad thing.
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[Ranbo]

Yes, I do need a fax.  Space is also a consideration; I'm in an apartment
and sitting here with 3 printers scattered around, none of which works.
Scanning first to fax seems a bit of a hassle, but maybe not too bad.  Why
do you suggest I have both an inkjet and a laser, or am I misunderstanding
you?  I guess being able to print photos would be nice but my main need is
simply to print documents, occasionally do significant amount of copying
(though probably not much more than 500 pages a year) and some scanning and
occasional faxing.  Do scanners tend to go bad on 4-1s?  I was thinking the
thing that would go bad would be the printer.  My old, reliable HP b &W
laser printer bought in 94 finally ran out of ink (cartridge replacement is
prohibitive) so have seen how much longer laser cartridges can last than,
say, Dell inkjet cartridges.

Thanks

Randall

On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM, b_s-wilk  wrote:

> > I need a 4-in-1 printer and have had it with replacing ink jet cartridges
> > every 50 pages (or whatever the low number is) so am thinking of getting
> a
> > laser 4-in-1 if it's affordable.  Was in Staples recently and noticed
> they
> > have 4-in-1 inkjets which claim (and the salesperson did as well) get far
> > more pages per cartridge, and are actually cheaper per page (50% cheaper
> as
> > I recall the statement).  Some of the models were on sale, at least that
> > week.  I don't think I need color, at least not for current needs.  So my
> > questions are:  1)  any suggestions for a model of a reasonably priced
> > (under $200?) laser 4-in-1, and where to get one?  Is this something to
> buy
> > online?
>
>
> IMPORTANT:  Do you need to use a fax? If not, buy separate printers and
> scanner. For the price of a good all-in-one, you can get a basic laser
> printer, an inkjet and a scanner. Find room for them. You can still scan and
> fax from your computer without a dedicated fax machine.
>
> I have an Epson printer that I got back with our Spanish bondi iMac. It
> still prints well, doesn't clog. Epsons use more ink than some other brands,
> but are reliable. Only other inkjet I'd consider is a Canon PIXMA. When the
> Epson 740 finally dies, I'll get an inkjet with separate color cartridges,
> not a color laser, since I use it to print photos [Canon is better for
> photos]. My Epson scanner is very good, so are Microtek, Canon, and some
> others. We have a small HP laser and a basic Samsung ML2010. Lasers usually
> have much better print quality than inkjets and cost considerably less to
> use--3,000-5,000 pages per toner cartridge that costs from $20-$80,
> depending on the brand and model.
>
> Combined, the cost of the laser, scanner and inkjet is about the same as an
> all-in-one, except that when one breaks you don't have to throw everything
> away. Start with a new B/W laser printer. You can buy online, but with
> patience, if you watch the Sunday ads, you can do as well at local stores.
> Got the scanner at Beast Buy, one of the printers at Staples, other at
> CompUSA before it closed. Otherwise, buy online at a store that has cheap
> shipping, good rep and a good return policy.
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Re: [CGUYS] Would like suggestions for 4-in-1 printer

[Ranbo]

On the subject of cartridges, is it just (damn) Dell inkjet cartridges that
cannot be replaced by off-brands or is this standard for most or all
inkjets?  The high cost per page for my old Dell inkjet is driving me to
seek a better 4-1.

Randall

On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Ranbo  wrote:

> Are these 4-in-1s?
>
> Randall
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 7:30 PM, db  wrote:
>
>> After years of swearing by HP inkjets, now I think they have gotten
>> "junky" and believe that Canon printers are the best on the market for
>> general all in one inkjet printers.
>> The two Canon models that sell for about $74 and $129 (wifi) at newegg are
>> wonderfully easy to use and well constructed.  Both top and bottom feed and
>> they have wonderful user interfaces that are similar to professional
>> copiers..
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[Ranbo]

Are these 4-in-1s?

Randall

On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 7:30 PM, db  wrote:

> After years of swearing by HP inkjets, now I think they have gotten "junky"
> and believe that Canon printers are the best on the market for general all
> in one inkjet printers.
> The two Canon models that sell for about $74 and $129 (wifi) at newegg are
> wonderfully easy to use and well constructed.  Both top and bottom feed and
> they have wonderful user interfaces that are similar to professional
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[Ranbo]

Thanks for the feedback.

Anyone have knowledge or experience relevant to this Staples claim that
there are inkjets which are MORE cost effective per page (just counting
printing costs) than lasers?  Can't find the make or model off-hand they
were referring to but was on sale there about 10 days ago.

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[Ranbo]

I need a 4-in-1 printer and have had it with replacing ink jet cartridges
every 50 pages (or whatever the low number is) so am thinking of getting a
laser 4-in-1 if it's affordable.  Was in Staples recently and noticed they
have 4-in-1 inkjets which claim (and the salesperson did as well) get far
more pages per cartridge, and are actually cheaper per page (50% cheaper as
I recall the statement).  Some of the models were on sale, at least that
week.  I don't think I need color, at least not for current needs.  So my
questions are:  1)  any suggestions for a model of a reasonably priced
(under $200?) laser 4-in-1, and where to get one?  Is this something to buy
online?

2)  Anyone with experience with these supposedly improved, higher capacity
inkjet cartridges, and if so, whether this might be worth it over a laser
printer, all costs considered?
3)  Is is it a good idea, if one can afford it, to get a color laser
printer, in case one has need for this in the future (maybe brochures,
flyers?)

4)  Is the print quality on a laser noticeably better to today's inkjets?
Please don't suggest a Dell inkjet; I've had so much frustration with the
one I have now!

As always, I appreciate people with knowledge and experience on this list
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Re: [CGUYS] Circuit City "deals"

[Ranbo]

The liquidation sale is supposed to go through March.  I wonder what happens
to merchandise that is unsold by, say, the last week of the sale.  And what
happens to any merchandise that is still unsold by the end of the sale,
assuming it isn't extended?

Randall

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 11:17 PM, katan  wrote:

> Saw a commercial for CCs liquidation. the mark-downs are starting to
> get a little steeper. TVs at 25%, cameras at 20%.
>
> There was other stuff mentioned that I'm drawing a blank on, but they
> went up to 40% off for god knows what.
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Re: [CGUYS] cordless phone battery question

[Ranbo]

This is for a cordless phone, not a cell phone.

Thanks

Randall

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> The charges should be a little smarter than that.
>
> Very often some cell phones come with two types of batteries. Standard or
> extended.
>
> Of course the extended can have anywhere from a few to double the Mah
> capacity.  But you use the same charger with them.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 08:29 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote:
>
>> Yes. In fact, the higher the mah the better, as it signifies more
>> power over time (milliamps in an hour). The only remote danger might
>> be that the cell would draw too much current when charging, but I
>> seriously doubt that would be a problem.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM, Ranbo  wrote:
>> > Hate to ask another non-computer question, but figure this would be a
>> good
>> > place to ask:  Cordless phone battery keeps losing charge so want to
>> replace
>> > it. Original is 3.6 v, 600Mah (for AT&T, 2.4ghz phone/answering
>> machine),
>> > but when I search for it online only or mostly finding ones that are 700
>> or
>> > 800 Mah. Can I replace with a higher Mah?
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[Ranbo]

Hate to ask another non-computer question, but figure this would be a good
place to ask:  Cordless phone battery keeps losing charge so want to replace
it. Original is 3.6 v, 600Mah (for AT&T, 2.4ghz phone/answering machine),
but when I search for it online only or mostly finding ones that are 700 or
800 Mah. Can I replace with a higher Mah?

Also, any suggestions on local (D.C. area) or online places to get cordless
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Re: [CGUYS] Senate Approves Digital TV Delay

[Ranbo]

Who is your Congressman?  Story sounds so familiar.

Ted Haggard to tell all on Oprah tomorrow, but he wasn't a politician.

Randall

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Re: [CGUYS] Buying tv from Circuit City?

[Ranbo]

61"!!So what time is the Superbowl party?!  I got the beer!

Randall

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 8:36 AM, gerald  wrote:

> i bought one of these:
>
>
> http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearchresults.asp?querytype=home&qu=samsung+dlp&qxt=home&display=col
>
> comes with complete mfgr's warranty.  it was airfreighted from CA.  arrived
> in about 2 days.  61"  LED DLP.  the price is $1200 compared to $2000 at
> best buy.  i am pretty certain that it is being sold from a warehouse front
> of samsung.  buy.com is just a larger ordering house.
>
> if you can live with the small lump in the back, this is a good option to
> plasma.
> standard dlp goes through the light source in 1000(?) hrs.  this is not
> much if you walk away from the TV and leave it on for 10 hrs a day.(3
> months!!).  the leds last much longer, i have not checked as to how long.
>  this tv is very bright.
>
> At 08:58 PM 1/26/2009, you wrote:
> >*RCA tv from the 60s that was hand-me-down seems to have finally died,
> just
> >in time for me to consider buying a new, HD-ready tv.  Someone suggested I
> >might get a deal at Circuit City but wonder if it would be too much of a
> >gamble if something goes wrong and all sales are final.  Anyone here been
> >snapping up any "bargains" there?
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Re: [CGUYS] Buying tv from Circuit City?

[Ranbo]

Is that $100 per year?  Don't live very close to Costco and don't spend that
much per year, so may not make sense for me to get business account anyway.

Thanks for your and everyone else's suggestions.  Pretty definitely going to
stay away from CC liquidation, unless it's near the end of the liquidation
period (ends sometime in March) and they still have tvs, so have to mark
them way, way down.  Nice fantasy, anyway.

BTW, what's the weather doing up there today?

Randall

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 12:09 AM, b_s-wilk  wrote:

>
>> Did you find any particular online sites you found good TV deals on?
>>
>
> Don't buy a TV online. Buy it in a store. That is, unless you will be home
> when it's delivered, and the delivery truck driver will wait while you
> unpack the TV to test it. Many online sites won't take TVs back once the box
> is opened. If they do, you'll have to pay shipping.
>
> In 2007 we joined Costco to buy two TVs. We got a business membership with
> an American Express card. Along with the 37" and 42" HDTVs, we got other
> good deals. Both Costco and AmEx give cash rebates on purchases to business
> members. Membership cost $100. Our rebate for the year was $148, plus the
> $10 cash incentive for joining in the first place. We bought one TV on sale
> and the other was a markdown. No rebates with a regular membership.
>
> A year later, in October, a friend got an incredible deal on a Sharp Aquos
> HDTV at Sears. She shopped online and picked it up in the store. No
> interest, 24 months, or 10% cash rebate.
>
> Look for the deals in the Sunday newspapers. Consider the supermarket ads
> too. We bought a Daewoo TV at our local ShopRite store for less than $100 a
> few years ago on Black Friday. I see HDTVs there now. Does Giant or Wegman's
> sell TVs? BJs has good deals, and there was a free pass in Sunday's coupon
> flyers. Some  office, electronics or computer specialty stores have HDTVs.
>
> I'd start at Sears. Come on up to Delaware to buy your TV.
>
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[Ranbo]

Yeah, but imagine it can be quite a hassle, and maybe expense, to try to
deal with the manufacturer if you get home with a defective item.  Think I'm
(and Sue's story) is talking me out of the CC option.

Randall

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> You have every right to, but also understand all manufacturers warranties
> are still valid.
>
> Stewart
>
>
> At 09:01 PM 1/26/2009, you wrote:
>
>  Our local CC store has no real bargains.  Best I saw was 10% off a few
>> TV's, nothing off any computers yet.
>>
>> All sales final worries me a lot.  When I bought a new TV (not from CC)
>> last spring, I got it home and found the screen broken right in the center!
>>  There was no damage on the box.  Some of the packing material was missing
>> from the box, but the box was stapled shut as if it had never been opened.
>>
>> If I bought something under these final sale circumstances, I think I'd
>> demand to take it out of the box at the store.
>>
>> Sue
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Re: [CGUYS] Buying tv from Circuit City?

[Ranbo]

Thanks,

Did you find any particular online sites you found good TV deals on?

Randall

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> To compensate for the risk I would want a really big discount. I bet they
> won't be offering anything that big.
>
> Every time I checked Circuit City prices against others I found Circuit
> City (and Best Buy too) were much too high. Even adding shipping costs
> for a large TV I saved $100s by shopping on the internet. So be sure to
> do your research.
>
> Often liquidators will haul in all kinds of junk to unload on
> bargain-crazed consumers. With TVs it is often hard to tell exactly what
> you are buying. Every brand has many models and stores like Circuit City
> sometimes get their own model numbers so it is hard to compare.
>
> >*RCA tv from the 60s that was hand-me-down seems to have finally died,
> just
> >in time for me to consider buying a new, HD-ready tv.  Someone suggested I
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> >gamble if something goes wrong and all sales are final.  Anyone here been
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[Ranbo]

*RCA tv from the 60s that was hand-me-down seems to have finally died, just
in time for me to consider buying a new, HD-ready tv.  Someone suggested I
might get a deal at Circuit City but wonder if it would be too much of a
gamble if something goes wrong and all sales are final.  Anyone here been
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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

Should add that while tv may not be important to you or anyone here
personally, this policy affects ALL Americans, including those without
computers, who are invalids and can't get out or do much else, children,
those who need to keep up on some local news issues, those whose lives are
so stressful or difficult they just need some R & R entertainment (who can't
afford movies, plays, TIVO, DVD recorders, fancy entertainment centers,
etc.)  If we are going to start questioning the reasons people watch tv then
we should start questioning all other habits and choices of people, starting
with computers, internet, cars and living on credit.

Randall

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> NOVA, The News Hour,  Charlie Rose, some specials, some of the news shows
> (sometimes Meet The Press), some Tavis Smiley interviews, basketball finals,
> Olympics, some football, cooking shows (if you are into learning about new
> cooking ideas),  some Oprah shows (the more informative ones), re-runs of
> some oldies but goodies, like Seinfeld.
>
> Randall
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 9:07 AM, gerald  wrote:
>
>> I think TV is a wretched source for both entertainment and for news.  the
>> main purpose of TV in the USA is to establish brand name recognition.
>>
>> about 5-10 years ago, my wife and i bought a tv.   we got it along with an
>> Erol's(now blockbuster) membership.  about 3 years ago, i bought the biggest
>> tv available and a gigantic sound system to go with it.  all for movies.
>>  the last two in theater movies we saw were Starwars (1) and Jaws.
>>
>> i enjoy a number of the TV series that i can get from blockbuster.  rome
>> and deadwood come to mind.  i realize that these were not produced by a
>> "major network".
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[Ranbo]

NOVA, The News Hour,  Charlie Rose, some specials, some of the news shows
(sometimes Meet The Press), some Tavis Smiley interviews, basketball finals,
Olympics, some football, cooking shows (if you are into learning about new
cooking ideas),  some Oprah shows (the more informative ones), re-runs of
some oldies but goodies, like Seinfeld.

Randall

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> I think TV is a wretched source for both entertainment and for news.  the
> main purpose of TV in the USA is to establish brand name recognition.
>
> about 5-10 years ago, my wife and i bought a tv.   we got it along with an
> Erol's(now blockbuster) membership.  about 3 years ago, i bought the biggest
> tv available and a gigantic sound system to go with it.  all for movies.
>  the last two in theater movies we saw were Starwars (1) and Jaws.
>
> i enjoy a number of the TV series that i can get from blockbuster.  rome
> and deadwood come to mind.  i realize that these were not produced by a
> "major network".
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Re: [CGUYS] Laptop vs. Tablet?

[Ranbo]

Thanks,

Do you ever kick back and use your laptop while sitting on sofa, recliner,
etc. - not at a desk?  Use it, as the name suggests, in your lap?

Randall

On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 8:58 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> It is my understanding that some stuff will not run under Windows XP Tablet
> software.  Not sure which.
>
> If you are looking for a desktop replacement stick with a regular laptop
> and go with the Dell Latitude line.
>
> I have a D531 which can have a desktop docking station which I use at the
> office.  Plug it in and use it like a desktop.
>
> Stewart
>
>
>
> At 07:54 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote:
>
>> This is a variation on a previously asked question -  Trying to decide
>> between a Tablet (probably an LE 1700) and a Laptop, not having either
>> before.  Anyone have experience with tablets and how they compare with
>> laptops?  If money was not a consideration (because another party will pay
>> for this) what are the pros and cons of the two?  Would a tablet allow me
>> to
>> get rid of desk top (and thereby save space by letting me dispense with
>> computer stand) in the same way a laptop would?  Would I miss having the
>> CD/DVD drives or are these really that necessary anymore, with flash
>> drives,
>> downloading directly off internet?  Think I can get a separate portable
>> drive for the tablet.  Any questions or specific factors I should consider
>> in deciding between the two?  One drawback of tablet I'm aware of (at
>> least
>> the one I looked at)  - doesn't seem like you can use it with keyboard if
>> you want to type while reclining (not at a desk), which would be nice, as
>> have back, neck problems that make sitting up for long periods
>> uncomfortable.  BTW,  the laptop will probably have to be a Dell and
>> definitely a PC (not my decision, the party that is paying).
>>
>> Thanks
>>
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[CGUYS] Laptop vs. Tablet?

[Ranbo]

This is a variation on a previously asked question -  Trying to decide
between a Tablet (probably an LE 1700) and a Laptop, not having either
before.  Anyone have experience with tablets and how they compare with
laptops?  If money was not a consideration (because another party will pay
for this) what are the pros and cons of the two?  Would a tablet allow me to
get rid of desk top (and thereby save space by letting me dispense with
computer stand) in the same way a laptop would?  Would I miss having the
CD/DVD drives or are these really that necessary anymore, with flash drives,
downloading directly off internet?  Think I can get a separate portable
drive for the tablet.  Any questions or specific factors I should consider
in deciding between the two?  One drawback of tablet I'm aware of (at least
the one I looked at)  - doesn't seem like you can use it with keyboard if
you want to type while reclining (not at a desk), which would be nice, as
have back, neck problems that make sitting up for long periods
uncomfortable.  BTW,  the laptop will probably have to be a Dell and
definitely a PC (not my decision, the party that is paying).

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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

If the government is going to mandate this changeover than they should
similarly intervene to mitigate the problems this will cause, regardless of
whether those problems are truly profound.  By an admittedly stretched
analogy, if the government intervened to, say, make drinking or smoking
illegal, it should take steps to provide for an adequate transition and for
programs to help those addicted to these.  Some people are, more or less,
addicted to tv; or at least it is an integral, regular part of their life,
for better or worse.  To put people in a position of either losing tv in
less than a month or of shelling out maybe $80 to keep watching seems an
unnecessary burden, falling disproportionately on those not wealthy enough
to have cable, dish, HD tv, nice computer screens to watch on, etc.  Let's
see Obama, the champion of the middle class and those below the middle
class(I dare presume and hope), walk the talk on this.

Randall

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 10:30 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Well television is one of those rights delineated in the constitution
> right?
>
> What simply amazes me is that America is one of the richest poor nations in
> the world.
>
> Stewart
>
> At 09:12 PM 1/23/2009, you wrote:
>
>> I think I should reiterate, we are talking about just televsion.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 7:42 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:
>>
>> > >I agree the coupon program should never have been implemented. Even
>> > >the poorest of people can't be all _that_ poor if they own a TV. Not
>> > >like the $50 is going to break them.
>> >
>> > Spoken like a rich capitalist. $40 will pay for a week of food.
>>
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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

Are you saying that if you suddenly woke up one day - say Feb 17 - and had
no tv reception, you wouldn't be very bothered?  True, some of us may be
more "addicted" to tv than others.  I don't watch a lot, but would be tough
to get used to NO tv.

Randall

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 10:12 PM, mike  wrote:

> I think I should reiterate, we are talking about just televsion.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 7:42 PM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:
>
> > >I agree the coupon program should never have been implemented. Even
> > >the poorest of people can't be all _that_ poor if they own a TV. Not
> > >like the $50 is going to break them.
> >
> > Spoken like a rich capitalist. $40 will pay for a week of food.
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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

$50 for a converter is a lot for some of us, particularly if you have more
than 1 tvs.  One should not jump to assumptions to readily - I, for
instance, have 2 tvs (one in living room and one in bedroom) which I didn't
pay for; one being given by a family member, another recently acquired from
Freecycle.  And the first tv is decades old, which shows one can have
something they got years ago but they may be in an entirely different
financial circumstance today.

As someone else said, this looks like the latest development or maneuver to
eventually drive those without cable or satellite to pay for these ways of
getting tv, with the usual, ever-increasing, regressive fees and taxes.

Randall

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> >I agree the coupon program should never have been implemented. Even
> >the poorest of people can't be all _that_ poor if they own a TV. Not
> >like the $50 is going to break them.
>
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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

Sounds like a story (and others here) that the new Administration would want
to hear about, assuming they genuinely want input and to do things in a new
way, with the public interest in mind, if not paramount.   What was the
rationale for this entire forced switch, anyway?  If they go ahead with this
apparently poorly planned, poorly implemented program, some of the blame
will fall to the new administration if and when predictable problems occur
on a massive scale, and they did nothing to prevent this.  Many of the very
people so excited about Obama (like the few million recently in D.C. for his
Inauguration) may not be so happy when they run into the sort of problems
being chronicled here.  Obama is reversing course or delaying other Bush
policies, so seems it would be prudent to do so here.  Maybe we should
compile the problems and experiences noted in this thread and send to the
Obama website and FCC.

Randall

On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 7:57 PM, b_s-wilk  wrote:

> Look, I admit to procrastinating on this (as I typically do, admittedly)
>> but
>> it seems like they are not really ready for this, for various reasons (see
>> the Post article in, I believe, yesterday's business section).  Running
>> out
>> of funding for the coupons is not the fault of those who waited. As
>> always,
>> those who will be most adversely affected are the poor, disabled and maybe
>> throw in those living in rural areas.  Those better off disproportionately
>> have Cable or HD tv, so no need for coupons and converter boxes.
>>
>> Randall
>>
>
>
> I made the mistake of ordering the coupons when they were first issued.
> There were no boxes. My coupons expired before the boxes were available.
> Stupid program. Should have no expiration date, or at least a 1 year
> expiration. They [FCC] tell me I can't get another coupon even though it's
> their fault. So I'll ask my neighbor who has no television to use her
> address for one.
>
> The entire switch to is suspect. I don't see any value in it for viewers.
> Most of the HD channels don't carry very far. Even with an HD box, we'll
> only get a couple of channels instead of a couple of dozen. Must be the
> cable/FIOS/satellite/TV mfg. lobby that wants to make it so that none of us
> can get any TV channels without paying them for what is now free or
> supported by commercials and membership donations.
>
> Who benefits most from the switch to HD? No us.
>
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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

I've heard of some people who, for whatever reasons, ended up with coupons
they didn't need.  I see no reason why they shouldn't be able to pass these
along to others who do need them.  Perhaps selling them should and is
prohibited, but not giving them away.

Randall


On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Ralph  wrote:

> I hope I'm not muddying the water but I suspect the government, in
> it's infinite wisdom, checks to make sure no one uses anyone elses
> coupon.  When I handed my coupon to the Radio Shack clerk, she asked
> for the letter that came with it and appeared to copy the address into
> her register/computer...
>
> > BTW, if anyone here has any converter coupons they don't need I'd be most
> > appreciative.  Or an extra converter box they'd sell cheap, if you live
> > fairly close by (I'm in Chevy Chase).
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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

Well, we seem intent on subsidizing everyone else these days; maybe they
could throw in the TV stations as well.  Sure someone could justify it as an
economic stimulus or needed subsidy.  Millions of dollars - chump change!

Randall

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:17 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall <
popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> That is in a nutshell what the problem is.
>
> However there is also another problem:
>
> Delaying the mandatory switch is going to cost TV stations millions of
> dollars as they will continue to have to double transmit. (many have been
> ramping up for this and have had two transmitters running, expensive)  Also
> the bandwidth that the police and emergency departments have been waiting
> for will not be freed up.
>
> So they enter in to realm many of us find ourselves in all the time.
>
> Damned if we do, and damned if we don't.
>
> Stewart
>
>
> At 09:55 PM 1/22/2009, you wrote:
>
>> Look, I admit to procrastinating on this (as I typically do, admittedly)
>> but
>> it seems like they are not really ready for this, for various reasons (see
>> the Post article in, I believe, yesterday's business section).  Running
>> out
>> of funding for the coupons is not the fault of those who waited. As
>> always,
>> those who will be most adversely affected are the poor, disabled and maybe
>> throw in those living in rural areas.  Those better off disproportionately
>> have Cable or HD tv, so no need for coupons and converter boxes.
>>
>> Randall
>>
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Re: [CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

Look, I admit to procrastinating on this (as I typically do, admittedly) but
it seems like they are not really ready for this, for various reasons (see
the Post article in, I believe, yesterday's business section).  Running out
of funding for the coupons is not the fault of those who waited. As always,
those who will be most adversely affected are the poor, disabled and maybe
throw in those living in rural areas.  Those better off disproportionately
have Cable or HD tv, so no need for coupons and converter boxes.

Randall


On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 10:32 PM, Tony B  wrote:

> Let's get this over with already. There was no shortage of coupons at
> all this time LAST year, or before that when we first started talking
> about it. No matter how far you move the deadline, some people are
> always going to wait until the last minute.
>
> In our neck of the woods it basically means people are going to lose
> 90% of their channels, as the digital signals just won't penetrate up
> here.
>
> On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 9:52 PM, Ranbo  wrote:
> > Obama official said (during transition) they want a delay in converting
> to
> > HD tv because of various problems, including lack of funding for the
> > coupons.  However FCC said (during transition) that delay would cause
> more
> > problems and the Feb 17 date should remain.  Anyone hear if Obama is
> > planning or likely to delay this?  I'm hoping so, as don't have a
> converter
> > or coupon and coupon wait list is months, at least.
> >
> > BTW, if anyone here has any converter coupons they don't need I'd be most
> > appreciative.  Or an extra converter box they'd sell cheap, if you live
> > fairly close by (I'm in Chevy Chase).
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[CGUYS] Will Obama delay switch to HD?

[Ranbo]

Obama official said (during transition) they want a delay in converting to
HD tv because of various problems, including lack of funding for the
coupons.  However FCC said (during transition) that delay would cause more
problems and the Feb 17 date should remain.  Anyone hear if Obama is
planning or likely to delay this?  I'm hoping so, as don't have a converter
or coupon and coupon wait list is months, at least.

BTW, if anyone here has any converter coupons they don't need I'd be most
appreciative.  Or an extra converter box they'd sell cheap, if you live
fairly close by (I'm in Chevy Chase).

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Re: [CGUYS] Evernote.com? Keeping track of information?

[Ranbo]

If anyone has done so, or is interested in doing so, I'd be interested what
people think about Evernote.com and Jott.com for ways to organize thoughts,
stuff, etc.

Randall

On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 1:04 PM, Ranbo  wrote:

> I should have said robot-soldiers.  Talk about "change," yet nary a mention
> o these possible developments in mainstream media.
>
> Randall
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Ranbo  wrote:
>
>> Article in the Post about a week ago about how in 10 years the U.S. will
>> be in position to deploy soldier-robots.  Seems if this capability is really
>> that close at hand they can develop "personal assistant" robots to help keep
>> up with that inbox.  I sure could use such help!
>>
>> Randall
>>
>> On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:58 AM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:
>>
>>> >Sounds like a personal problem, not a "computer" problem.  I
>>> procrastinate
>>> >on a lot of stuff myself.
>>>
>>> I did not say it was a computer problem. I have not seen any software or
>>> self help book for people whose incoming rate exceeds the closure rate by
>>> a wide margin. I guess I ned to use the delete key more or cleate a list
>>> called "In my next life."
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Re: [CGUYS] Evernote.com? Keeping track of information?

[Ranbo]

>
> If I really needed very fast input I would carry a voice recorder, not a
> PDA. You can then run that through voice recognition if you must.
>
> YMMV


I was thinking about that.  Do any of the PDAs or smartphones have voice
recording with voice recognition, converting voice to written text?

Randall

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[Ranbo]

I should have said robot-soldiers.  Talk about "change," yet nary a mention
o these possible developments in mainstream media.

Randall

On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Ranbo  wrote:

> Article in the Post about a week ago about how in 10 years the U.S. will be
> in position to deploy soldier-robots.  Seems if this capability is really
> that close at hand they can develop "personal assistant" robots to help keep
> up with that inbox.  I sure could use such help!
>
> Randall
>
> On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:58 AM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:
>
>> >Sounds like a personal problem, not a "computer" problem.  I
>> procrastinate
>> >on a lot of stuff myself.
>>
>> I did not say it was a computer problem. I have not seen any software or
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[Ranbo]

Article in the Post about a week ago about how in 10 years the U.S. will be
in position to deploy soldier-robots.  Seems if this capability is really
that close at hand they can develop "personal assistant" robots to help keep
up with that inbox.  I sure could use such help!

Randall

On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:58 AM, Tom Piwowar  wrote:

> >Sounds like a personal problem, not a "computer" problem.  I procrastinate
> >on a lot of stuff myself.
>
> I did not say it was a computer problem. I have not seen any software or
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