Re: [CGUYS] Where to buy XP computer?
http://www.parallels.com/products/xptowin7migration/ -- Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:02:20 -0400 From: Richard P. richs...@gmail.com Subject: Where to buy XP computer? A senior friend went out to a local electronics store and bought a new Dell, 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium computer to replace his old XP which has a failing hard drive. Unfortunately, the only program that he has that will run on the new computer is his antivirus software and AOL. Even his 6 month old HP digital camera's software won't run on it. It will end up costing more to replace all the software than the computer cost. While replacing the hard drive and transferring over his programs and data is a $250 option, it will still leave him with a old computer with a slow chip. Is there a place he can buy an XP computer with a decent amount of memory (2GB) and dual core chip for a reasonable amount of $? Is there another solution for him? It looks like the only Microsoft computer's being advertised are the Windows 7, 64 bit version. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Source for Cell Phone batteries
I have a cell phone battery that is gasping it's last. What do you suggest as a source for replacement? It's a motorola razr v3 (part is BR50) Through the phone's vendor web site their retail price is $41.00 The various vendors on Amazon carry the equivalent part for $12.00 or so shipped. However, from reading the comments sections, quality control and counterfeiting are a problem. Should I take my chances and buy a couple online with a good return policy, find and price a local source, or bite the bullet and pay the vendor price? Thanks, Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] apple-stanza-usb
Apple requests removal of USB functionality for file transfer from developer. http://www.techcrunch.com/2010/02/02/apple-stanza-usb/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Networking Issue
Brian, 1) If you disable the ethernet (local) connection ( not the drivers) for the ethernet port are the results that there is no wireless connection or that the wireless connection works 2) When both are plugged in and you issue an ipconfig command from a command line, do both connections show up with valid IP addresses? 3) Does the ethernet local continue to have an IP address if unplugged? Rocky -- Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:42:02 -0500 From: Brian Jones wjone...@carolina.rr.com Subject: Networking Issue I have a customer with an unusual problem... Her Dell Latitude D610 (5 = yrs old) has both an Ethernet port and Wireless G. Her wireless did not = work until she discovered by accident that it would start working when = she disabled the Broadcom drivers for the Ethernet port. I have = upgraded her drivers (remotely... she is in Ohio) and the problem is = still there. She has a ton of business related software and data, so = the erase/reload is not desirable, especially since I don't have the = machine in my shop. I suspect either a hardware problem (Windows cannot detect that the = Ethernet cable has been unplugged) or registry problem (Windows insists = on using the Ethernet port even when unplugged). First, how does = Windows decide which network connection to favor, and second, are there = switches somewhere in the registry that may have been damaged? - Brian * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Canon i9900 prints reds and pinks where gray should be.
I have a Canon i9900 that is printing reds and pinks where it should be printing grays. I tried flipping and switching color space and profiles, but what it came down to was paper selection. If 'plain' paper is chosen, the colors print pretty close to what I see. If any other choice of paper, photo, photo glossy, photo matte, etc. is selected, the images get a rose colored tint. I suspected a bad color profile, but then I switched the printer to another computer and it repeated the tinting. On plain paper, it was fine. On the others, the color was skewed. Any thoughts or ideas? Thanks, Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] : Buying an iMac Pro
On the Apple web site, look under Distributors in Latin America. http://latam.apple.com/buy/lae/find.php?r_type=macsr_pais=Virgin+Islands Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:59:32 -0400 From: Victor Subervi victorsube...@gmail.com Subject: Buying an iMac Pro Ok, you all convinced me. I'll have money next week. I would like your advice. I live in the US Virgin Islands (eat your hearts out ;) but getting things shipped down here is a major hassle. The USPS ships for the same costs as the continental US, but neither Apple nor Amazon will ship this computer here for me. I don't want to have to ship to my brother and have him reship it, that costs money and time. Anybody out there know of a supplier who will ship it directly to me? TIA, Victor -- The Logos has come to bear http://logos.13gems.com/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] sound machine advice
http://www.tmsoft.com/iphone-whitenoise.html http://www.purewhitenoise.com/ * -- Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:47:16 -0500 From: Jeffrey Myers jmyersgoucher...@gmail.com Subject: sound machine advice I'm looking for a device that produces a background noise for sleeping at night. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jeff Myers * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] NTFS file system go poof.
The patient: P4 Gateway. Windows XP. 500GB hard drive. On boot, the computer cannot locate the start up volume. When the I ran the Windows XP Installer disk, it sees the physical hard drive, but not the previously installed system. It sees an un-partitioned space on the physical drive. I am guessing that something how gone awry with the file system, either the master boot record, or the database of the file system. At this point, i can clone the disk and work with a copy and pull of some of the photo files, but is there more i can do with disk utility software to restore the files and the file structure that was there, or am i at the point where i need to salvage what files i can and start with a reformat and a clean install of windows xp? The hard drive is less than a year old and physically seems sound. Would/could this condition be caused by a power surge, virus, or other event? Thanks, Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] NTFS file system go poof.
Thanks, Fred. Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:58:51 -0500 From: Fred Holmes f...@his.com Subject: Re: NTFS file system go poof. http://www.iolo.com/sr/5/ Search and Recover is a product I have found useful. I've used versions 3 4, don't recall using or even installing v.5. Haven't needed anything for a long while (knock on wood). They appear to have gone to an annual fee program, which they didn't have with versions 3 4. Fred Holmes At 09:21 PM 12/27/2009, rocky lee wrote: The patient: P4 Gateway. Windows XP. 500GB hard drive. On boot, the computer cannot locate the start up volume. When the I ran the Windows XP Installer disk, it sees the physical hard drive, but not the previously installed system. It sees an un-partitioned space on the physical drive. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 22 Dec 2009 (#2009-1143)
You can limit network access by using Firewall Client IP filters in a router. This is probably not a perfect solution because it limits the whole machine during a specific time. If your friend wanted to use the machine during the restricted hours, he would have to either log into the router and change the settings (done in the router), or change the ip address of the machine to one [an ip address] that had less restrictive settings (done in the computer). --- On Wed, 12/23/09, COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system lists...@listserv.aol.com wrote: From: COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system lists...@listserv.aol.com Subject: COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 22 Dec 2009 (#2009-1143) To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 12:00 AM There is 1 message totalling 19 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. os x and limiting net access * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:03:49 -0700 From: mike xha...@gmail.com Subject: os x and limiting net access I've got a friend with a os x machine and he wants to limit his sons internet time to 30 minutes...I'm not quite sure if or how to do this on the mac. He wants his son to have full access to the machine 24/7, but limit internet connectivity to a specified time period. Any advice appreciated. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- End of COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 22 Dec 2009 (#2009-1143) *** * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Hardware Recommendations
Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:03:04 -0500 From: b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es Subject: Re: Hardware Reccomendations On Dec 4, 2009, at 1:55 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: Most pros use tape. Probably true, because most of them bought their gear years ago. Nope. New camcorders have tape. SD cards are good too, but easy to lose, and expensive compared to tape. Some have both tape and SD. Direct to DVD is stupid [Sony again?], and hard drives are too limited. If you are talking about shooting on video, some of those arguments might be valid, High def on a Red or P2 cards on a Panasonic however are competing with Film budgets. If time is money, then the fact that you can import footage in faster than real time is gold. If the premise is that there is enough footage to require more than a couple of tapes, then that becomes hours to ingest the footage into the editing system. The weak part of the tapeless system is that leaves open how to archive the footage. You transfer the footage from the memory cards to the hard drive, but then what? The memory cards get wiped and reused but then that leaves the footage... on a hard drive? The memory cards are better for workflow, but at some point I would want the footage stored on tape for long term. Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Subject: wireless question
Stephen, What model/brand of wireless router will you be connecting to? I'll suggest another option: A wireless bridge which goes from 802.11 to 10/100 base-T. It will give you ethernet into the iMac's existing RJ-45 ethernet jack. Along similar lines, there are wireless routers in the $40.00 range which support bridging. You configure it to recognize the existing wireless network and you can plug into the RJ 45 LAN jacks. You get the wifi range of the router and the ability to connect multiple ethernet devices. The USB-802.11 wifi adapters I've tried are short on the antenna power and are more limited in range. Rocky -- Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:20:06 -0400 From: Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.net Subject: wireless question I have an iMac G4 (iLamp) running OS 10.4.11. I would like to make it wireless. It takes the old airport card (I could get that off ebay). Should I use that or should I get a USB wireless adapter (this iMac only has USB 1.1)? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * -- End of COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 23 Oct 2009 to 24 Oct 2009 - Special issue (#2009-949) * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] need help with wifi problem in a large art
my bad, i forgot to change the subject line... @cindy brandt It might be that the 16/2 bandwidth is sufficient for 50 users but it might also be right up to the limit for two access points. (The vendor's site indicates no more than 24 per users Access Point) To narrow it down, I would put a client hard wired through a 100mb or a gigabit switch through cat-6 to the TZ190 in addition to the access points and see if that client exhibits the same performance degradation that the wireless clients do. I addition, I would test throughput by transferring files within the local network from workstation to workstation, or workstation to server and see if there is a difference between the wired client and a wireless client. Rocky from the vendor website: http://www.engeniustech.com/datacom/products/resources.aspx?faq=8ID=170 How many clients can associate to an Access Point? An Access Point is a shared medium and acts as a wireless hub. The performance of each user decreases as the number of users increases on an individual AP. Ideally, not more than 24 clients should associate with the AP because the throughput of the AP is reduced with each client that associates to the AP. -- Date:Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:08:19 -0400 From:cindy brandt cbsli...@gmail.com Subject: need help with wifi problem in a large art center We have a contractor who has set up a wifi network in our large 3 story art center which is an old building filled with concrete walls and columns. He has used a Sonic Wall router and so far 2 access points. The signal seems strong most of the time, at least if measured by the bars showing on the individual computers. The problem is that there are times when individuals cannot connect to the internet even with a strong signal. These users have connected in the past so the settings must be correct. I am pretty sure that my settings are correct and often I have no problem at all for an entire day. But then I have lost the connection sometimes for hours until I finally realized that if I turn the airport on my macbook off and on, that I am sometimes able to connect again. But even this doesn't work all the time. Since I am in charge of setting up this network, I have artists who are complaining that we need more access points. My response is that if you are standing next to an access point and you are not able to connect that it isn't the number of access points but something else which is the problem. Am I correct? Am I wrong in assuming that the signal strength indicates that we are getting the signal everywhere but the response time and the lengthy hanging is another issue altogether? I know that some of the problems with response time might be explained by one artist uploading a large photo. Even on my Fios at home I sometimes have a slow response time when I am the only user. But I have used many wifi networks in hotels and elsewhere and don't ever remember having this hanging problem which is only corrected by turning off and on the wireless on my computer. We are connected to a cable internet system which is currently running 16/2. We had assumed that there might be 50 users at one time and were assured that this would be sufficient. Do we need a second line? THanks for any help you all can give me. Cindy Brandt * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 14 Jul 2009 (#2009-647)
@cindy brandt It might be that the 16/2 bandwidth is sufficient for 50 users but it might also be right up to the limit for two access points. (The vendor's site indicates no more than 24 per users Access Point) To narrow it down, I would put a client hard wired through a 100mb or a gigabit switch through cat-6 to the TZ190 in addition to the access points and see if that client exhibits the same performance degradation that the wireless clients do. I addition, I would test throughput by transferring files within the local network from workstation to workstation, or workstation to server and see if there is a difference between the wired client and a wireless client. Rocky from the vendor website: http://www.engeniustech.com/datacom/products/resources.aspx?faq=8ID=170 How many clients can associate to an Access Point? An Access Point is a shared medium and acts as a wireless hub. The performance of each user decreases as the number of users increases on an individual AP. Ideally, not more than 24 clients should associate with the AP because the throughput of the AP is reduced with each client that associates to the AP. -- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:08:19 -0400 From: cindy brandt cbsli...@gmail.com Subject: need help with wifi problem in a large art center We have a contractor who has set up a wifi network in our large 3 story art center which is an old building filled with concrete walls and columns. He has used a Sonic Wall router and so far 2 access points. The signal seems strong most of the time, at least if measured by the bars showing on the individual computers. The problem is that there are times when individuals cannot connect to the internet even with a strong signal. These users have connected in the past so the settings must be correct. I am pretty sure that my settings are correct and often I have no problem at all for an entire day. But then I have lost the connection sometimes for hours until I finally realized that if I turn the airport on my macbook off and on, that I am sometimes able to connect again. But even this doesn't work all the time. Since I am in charge of setting up this network, I have artists who are complaining that we need more access points. My response is that if you are standing next to an access point and you are not able to connect that it isn't the number of access points but something else which is the problem. Am I correct? Am I wrong in assuming that the signal strength indicates that we are getting the signal everywhere but the response time and the lengthy hanging is another issue altogether? I know that some of the problems with response time might be explained by one artist uploading a large photo. Even on my Fios at home I sometimes have a slow response time when I am the only user. But I have used many wifi networks in hotels and elsewhere and don't ever remember having this hanging problem which is only corrected by turning off and on the wireless on my computer. We are connected to a cable internet system which is currently running 16/2. We had assumed that there might be 50 users at one time and were assured that this would be sufficient. Do we need a second line? THanks for any help you all can give me. Cindy Brandt * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] need help with wifi problem in a large art center
Also, per the vendors FAQ, check the firmware version of your ECB-3220 access point. Rocky http://www.engeniustech.com/datacom/products/resources.aspx?faq=8ID=170 When WDS is enabled in AP mode, wireless clients that were able to surf the internet, no longer have internet access after a certain period of time. Problem: With firmware version 1.36, 1.37, and 1.38, there was a bug found that would stop allowing associated wireless clients to surf the internet. Wireless clients were still able to get a DHCP assigned IP address, but could not access the internet. Solution: Please download firmware version 1.39 and upgrade any 3220 series devices that have WDS enabled. -- Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:25:29 -0400 From: cindy brandt cbsli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: need help with wifi problem in a large art center The router is a SonicWall TZ190W the access points are EnGenius ECB-3220. THe access points are both located on the second floor which only has studios around the perimeter of the building so it is mostly open over the first floor in the center. There is a very large open staircase in the middle of the building up to the third floor studios. But I don't think that is the problem. My studio is on an outside wall on the third floor and if my connection is not frozen (or hung) it can be fine for hours. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Every computer should have one.
Every computer should have one of those big red EASY buttons Rocky Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:57:46 -0400 From: t.piwowar t...@tjpa.com Subject: Re: Difficulty powering on my computer On Jul 7, 2009, at 7:04 AM, rocky lee wrote: The Crescent Moon is the 'Sleep/Wake' or 'Standby' switch You sure? Isn't it the oh shit button. Every computer should have one. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Difficulty powering on my computer
The Crescent Moon is the 'Sleep/Wake' or 'Standby' switch Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2009 20:20:28 -0400 From: Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Difficulty powering on my computer The startup switch I'm thinking of (which I would call a half moon), most likely is technically a Quarter Moon. Steve Stewart Marshall wrote: Out house is Quarter Moon. Stewart At 02:07 PM 7/6/2009, you wrote: On Jul 6, 2009, at 9:31 AM, Tony B wrote: Unlikely. I'm not sure what you mean by half moon power switch Tourist Guide: If you see a half-moon on the front it is either a Windows PC or an out house. Or am I splitting hairs? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Slow-motion video
http://www.flatpickerhangout.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5244 choose Window - Show A/V Controls or press Command K. Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:06:09 -0400 From: Stephen Brownfield steveei...@verizon.net Subject: Slow-motion video My wife would like to watch videos (MP4s) in slow motion on her MacBook Pro (OS 10.5.7). Her default player is QuickTime. I know she can watch them in slow motion by slowing dragging the movie progress triangle, but is there a way to have it just play at a slower speed? Does she need to be using a different player/application? Thanks Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Are old LPs worth anything?
A Keyboard. How quaint! Scotty, Star Trek IV http://www.elpj.com/main.html Date:Sat, 9 May 2009 14:46:50 -0500 From:Rev. Stewart Marshall popoz...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: Are old LPs worth anything? Same problem with Video tapes. Both mediums were capable of ruination by repeating play. A good turntable would make an album last much longer. A tracking weight of 1 gram (If I remember correctly) or less was usually the optimum to making the album last and the quality last. Stewart At 02:42 PM 5/9/2009, you wrote: But from what I hear the sound quality on a good album is far superior (Brilliance, tone depth etc.) than a CD. True for the first play, less and less true with each successive playing. Even with audiophile equipment and careful handling I have played some LPs to the point of failure. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Request recommendation for computer speakers
http://www.jvc.com/presentations/WoodConeSpeakers/index.html Date:Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:55:59 -0400 From:Robert Carroll carrollcompu...@gmail.com Subject: Request recommendation for computer speakers My Klipsch 2.1 computer speakers no longer work. Don't know why. Power is on, and cheapie speakers play OK when inserted into the same audio output jack that the 2.1 speakers use. Also, have checked Device Manager Play Control to see that all reports OK (Windows XP Pro). Two questions: (1) Is there some further test to do on the speakers before deciding that they have failed and need to be replaced? (They are out of warranty.) (2) Recommendations for a high-quality 2.1 speaker system, preferably under $200. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Pro Video Cameras
Plenty of pros use Panasonic. The thought was that hi def digital instead of film would allow them to produce a quality product with fewer crew members. What they are discovering is that they require a dedicated crew member with training to handle the P2 cards, in the same way that a film crew would have a dedicated Film Loader. The HVX200 has two hot swappable card slots so you can shoot continuously and your card handler can be moving the footage onto media drives for evaluation and editing. You can load in faster than real time, you can begin working with the footage with minimum turn around time, and the footage is in high def resolutions. The Panasonics have been the darlings of indie and pro production for the last 5 years. All that is changing with the Red One, though. It eats 'Hi Def' cameras for breakfast. Rocky Date:Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:56:49 -0400 From:b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es Subject: Re: New Gear Question Regrading USB 3 Not many pros use Panasonic videocams. They're more likely to use Canon or [ugh] Sony. Canon continues to use DV tape and Firewire ports, as do Sony and Panasonic. Pros do not use nonremovable media, unless they can switch cameras instead of switching tapes or cards. On site or on the road, it's not likely that pros would carry more than two cams. FireWire is significantly faster than USB2 in real time by up to 400%, but usually around 200%, since data can move in both directions simultaneously with FW, but only one way with USB2. Firewire transfers data more or less independently while USB relies on a processor. Unless USB3 is 2-4X faster than USB2, it's still slower than FW400, and much slower than FW800, and it's still one-way. USB 3 might be good for backup drives, but not for video. Avoid videocams with a hard drive or nonrewritable discs. Only use removable rewritable media--for SD/CF, nothing smaller than at least 16GB, or mini DV tapes. Otherwise your media will run out before you're done making videos. I'm glad mine didn't run out this weekend! Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Laptop Hunters
Tom, Get with the program! the 20 iMac is much more practical... Rocky Date:Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:27:56 -0400 From:Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com Subject: Re: Laptop Hunters (No one tell Tom that Apple sells a laptop that is only 1.2 pounds lighter) I don't comsider that a laptop. It is actually a portable video production studio. That is what it is bought for. That is why it costs what it costs. It competes with alternatives selling upwards of $100,000. That Mac is a real bargain. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Change isn't always good
My Dad, who is in his early 70's, is taking a course on basic computer use, which covers Windows XP and the previous version of office. The latest version of office is loaded upon his home computer,however and he can't find any of the functions he needs to do his word processing, and that's nothing more basic than cutting, pasting, and saving. He finds that it is hard to figure out how to get things done. I've used MS products on different platforms since DOS and before Windows 95. I find it confusing and I can't locate the functions and features I need to get work done. I'm thrilled that there aren't 8 toolbars with 200 tiny icons that are too small and too numerous to pick out functions, but the groupings of the functions on the new interface are like they were slapped together without thinking about how they are used to get work done. I could see people having trouble going from a non gui to a gui, like the original WordPerfect to the graphical versions of word processors. Here, however the graphical interface is already in place. There's nothing about the changes that makes it more usable or improves functionality and accomplishes the task quicker or better. If you give it to grade school kids and force them to use it for the next ten years they may figure it out, but that would be because that's what they were told to use, not because it is more intuitive. Just because it's not the old interface doesn't make it a better interface, it's just not the old interface. I don't know what the public thinks. I don't know what new users think. I find it needlessly painful and difficult to use. I think it's a disservice to make a product less useful and charge money for it. But, that's just our experience in our household. Date:Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:16:37 -0400 From:Chris Dunford ch...@covesoftware.com Subject: Re: Change isn't always good OK, so what you have is from your own experience only, and exclusively with people who used older versions. You don't have any data to back up your claim that the public thinks Office 2007 is confusing, bloated, and slow, which is what I wanted to know. One other point is that, from what you said, you have little or no experience with what new users, starting fresh with 2007, think. It's possible that the ribbon interface is far more intuitive and easier to use for them--your experience doesn't appear to provide that perspective. don't demand that everyone else just doesn't know what they like... or what works best for them. Looked over my messages, did not find any demand like that. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Recommendation for OS X replicating software?
Have a look at this: http://freeridecoding.com/smartbackup/index.html -- Date:Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:24:33 -0800 From:db db...@att.net Subject: Recommendation for OS X replicating software? I would like to set up automatic file replication on a pre Time Machine Tiger G5 so as to provide a 2nd copy of all critical user data files on a separate but local hard drive. Any recommendations? Hopefully freeware. db * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] preferred network settings, Windows XP
the patient:HP laptop running Windows XP Using wireless with connect to a wifi router with WPA-PSK with TKIP encryption. In the past worked flawlessly and connected automatically. Then, Earthlink tech tried to upgrade to their software remotely (and earthlink was not being used for the connection, only the email account) The upgrade failed in the middle and (surprise surprise) disconnnected the Earthlink tech's session. Since then, the Network connection has been trying to 'dial a connection' whenever an internet application was being used. Have since disconnected the 'dial up' and wired ethernet or 802.11 wireless have worked fine except... The primary use in the home won't hold the preferred network settings. It sees the 802.11 router, but each time, in order to connect the key has to be entered manually. Sometimes it will try to connect to other wifi units in the neighborhood, but won't remember the settings for the home network. Has anyone encountered something similar? Any suggestions? Thanks, Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Off the shelf Intel CPUs in a Mac Pro ?
Since the shift to Intel Processors, is it a simple matter to swap off the shelf Intel CPUs onto a Mac Pro motherboard (or any Mac that uses an Intel Processors for that matter) ? (After the warranty has expired) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Older iMac G5 with modem on the fritz.
Dr. Tom, I've never hear of a company other than Apple that combines a wireless/wired router with a built in modem. Rocky --- On Fri, 11/7/08, COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date:Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:10:11 -0500 From:Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Older iMac G5 with modem on the fritz. I believe the most cost effective option to be an Airport Extreme basestation off of ebay for $60.00 shipped. Use the basestation to dial up earthlink and then connect it to the iMac by ethernet. That looks like a smart solution to me. It doesn't even have to be an Airport. Other brands, if they have an Ethernet connection, will do the job. I would not play around with USB. Ethernet is a more standard and flexible way to do this. With Ethernet you will even be able to add another computer without any trouble. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Out with the old, in with the new.
Thanks to all for your input. The PC owner's father in law had previously installed a full version of the Acronis 11 software. Since it was already in place, I unplugged the CD ROM and used that IDE channel to connect the new 500GB drive. The old 40GB drive was 99.9 % full, but it was a straightforward process to follow the wizard and clone the disk image. That type of software is now high on my list of utilities to own. Thanks again to everyone. Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Out with the old, in with the new.
I have a Windows XP machine with a hard drive that is on its way out. A new replacement hard drive has been purchased. Does anyone have recommendations on how to move the contents from the old drive to the new drive so that the files, settings, and everything else remain intact? Can the whole disk be archived and then restored to the new disk? Thanks, Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Camera Recommendation?
Canon G9 or G7 http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/03/temptation-getting-better-of-me.html http://strobist.blogspot.com/2008/07/canon-g9-new-polaroid.html http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canong9/ -- Date:Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:37:40 -0400 From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Camera Recommendation? The price range is flexible, but I'm willing to spend up to $500 - $600 if necessary. This is a business expense, so I do get a tax credit. Tom P asked what I don't like about the Coolpix 4500. The major problem is that it focuses, and then refocuses inappropriately, sometimes when I'm taking close-ups of ceramics and porcelain marks. It actually ends up taking fuzzy pictures as a result. So I'm wondering if there's not something easier to use, something that I can set the focus on and force the camera to do as I ask, rather than what it wants. I'll check out the sites referred to in posts , if I decide to bite, I'll post how things play out. Mical Wimoth Carton [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is your price range That has a lot to do with it. Again I can't help but point you to Consumer Reports Web site they just recently reviewed cameras and I can't remember what they recommended. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Blackberry on OS X
I have a user think about adding a OS X machine to his computers. Currently he uses WIndows XP on a desktop and is phasing out a Windows laptop. He usage is mostly basic: web surfing and email. The one one item which might be a yellow flag is his blackberry. Is the experience of the Blackberry software mostly the same on either platform? Are there any 'gotchas' we need to look out for if we add an iMac or a Macbook Pro to the equation? Any anecdotes, thoughts, comments, insights are appreciated. Thanks, Rocky * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] over shooting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Av6gCq_awQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKK9-HEDa8INR=1 Using the same lens will you be able to produce a recorded image of equal or better quality using a digital camera instead of film? With equal a full frame digital (36mm) and 35 mm film frame, I'd say a film has an edge. But what about a 120 medium format film versus a 36mm digital? Or a medium format digital back versus a 35 mm film? How about a 4x5 or 8x10 film view camera? As a recording technology a digital image will get the job done for 85 to 90 percent of the needs of most people. A trained professional could point out the difference where digital can't cut it, but most of the bell curve wouldn't see where digital falls short. However, as a system digital a a few advantages: 1) You can see the results in less than hour. You know if you have an image that will be satisfactory and will accomplish the job. There is no lag where you have to wait to know if you need to schedule a reshoot. 2) You don't need to pause to reload after 36 images. 3) The time and cost associated with developing the negative or slide film. Everyone's needs will not be the same. The person with a $3 million print ad campaign will have different requirements for the person making banner ads at 72 dots per inch for web sites. Digital makes creating superior images affordable. It is a wonderful tool for teaching because people learning to make better images can see the difference a change makes right away. They can create more images, but that does not equal better images. However, it helps when learning to make better images. It puts you on the path of turning out better images in a (relatively) short amount of time... You adjust a setting. Take a shot. adjust again. take another shot. Which is better A? B? A? B again? It reminds me of an eye exam. Digital creates a whole problem of preserving and archiving the images (hence the topic of the original post) If you have a system in place where your images are turning out better, it costs you nothing to produce them, and they can actually benefit you if you can access them, how do you keep them safe after they have left you compact flash card? How do you catalog and keep them so that you can find what you need when you need it? Color fidelity, saturation, grain, low light, depth... all might exceed digital when you are using film and when you need a superior image, for now film will be there. For convenience, cost, at an acceptable quality, digital is busting down doors. You can have it Good, Fast, or Cheap... pick two Pick three is in the not so distant future. Rocky Date:Sun, 25 May 2008 23:06:12 -0400 From:Eric S. Sande Subject: Re: over shooting Actually exceeds 35mm in some respects. What respects are those? Are you saying, that given equal lenses, a charge coupled detector of fixed bandwidth is an equal recording instrument compared to film? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] APC Smart UPS battery replacement DuH!
I read the manual. I made a mistake in looking at the diagnostic lights. The left hand column shows how much load there is. The right hand column indicates how much battery charge there is. But... I left the fully charged battery unplugged from the unit overnight and this morning when i plugged it in, it had no charge. It's not holding any charge. It was also extremely warm when i removed it. So, i'll be replacing it anyway. Locally BatteryWarehouse.net quoted me $50.00 each (the unit takes two) So i'll replace two of them for $100.00 Some of the other quotes (like from Arizona) were cheaper, but with shipping it runs about even. Thanks, Rocky - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] APC Smart UPS battery replacement.
Hey All, I have two APC Smart UPS 1400 units. They take an RBC7 12V combo (two batteries together) On one, both the batteries are dead. On the other, one battery is dead, the other lights up and will power either of the housing units. Any recommendation on where to purchase a replacement? From the manufacturer the part runs $180.00 In doing research for a replacement, I see prices from $50.00 to $180-$200.00 http://www.apexbattery.com/apc-rbc7j-battery-set-sealed-lead-acid-batteries-apc-batteries.html http://www.amazon.com/Powersonic-PSH-12180FR-Nut-Bolt-Connector-retardent/dp/B0002ILK0O/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8s=electronicsqid=1207587460sr=1-19 I'm just wondering if there are any 'gotchas' i need to be wary about, or if there are any other concerns about manufacturing that need to be addressed. Does anyone have recommended vendors or did anyone find it easier to replace with a new unit? Thanks, Rocky - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] classic movie downloads
http://www.archive.org/index.php Date:Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:06:58 -0400 From:Tony B Subject: classic movie downloads I was helping a neighbor with her new broadband today and she's into classic movies. So I started telling her about the internet. But everything we could scare up on a Google search seems to want you to watch stuff on their site. Is anyone aware of any sites that are geared toward downloading and burning DVDs? I'm not talking about warez here; just public domain classic movies. - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External Digital Receiver and OTA signals
We got a larger model Olevia late last year. The television has an HD tuner built in. With a normal UHF antenna we can pull in some of the stations from both Baltimore and Washington. We tried a smaller powered portable antenna from Home Depot ($40.00 indoor model, $50.00 outdoor ) and we were able to pull in good signals from the some areas and some we could not pick up before with the regular UHF antenna. However the signals were not always reliable, even for the stronger stations. My brother did some research and pick out a DB-2 ($50.00) from antennas direct (web site below) and it has made all the difference. We haven't mounted the antenna permanently yet, but we are able to pull in our local stations and the picture is stunning. The company also offers larger arrays for longer distances. but this particular model suits our needs well. http://antennasdirect.com/ Rocky Bill L'Hommedieu wrote: Date:Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:29:51 -0500 From:Bill L'Hommedieu Subject: External Digital Receiver and OTA signals I have a Olevia 30 inch HD-ready LCD television. I want to drop my satellite hook-up and take advantage of the over-air HD signal of the local stations. Aside from the antenna, I believe I need an external digital tuner to accomplish this and I guess I'm seeking confirmation, and recommendations for the hardware. Appreciate your help, thanks, Bill L'Hommedieu - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Final Cut vs. Premiere
Just to distinguish, Final Cut Express HD will do most of what everyone needs with the same interface as the Pro package at a fraction of the price. If you end up with the full Final Cut Suite, however, You get the DVD Studio Pro app which is nice if your deliverables are going to DVD... yet another bunch of things to figure out. Rocky Date:Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:05:46 -0500 From:David Turk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Final Cut vs. Premiere Can I get some feedback on which of these 2 people would recommend? I'm adding Videographer to my skill-sets (like I needed another one!). tia. david David Turk Manager, Preservation Imaging Services Indiana Historical Society 450 W. Ohio St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Transferring video from DVD into iMovie
Give mpeg streamclip a try. http://www.squared5.com/ mpeg codec for DVDs is licensed. If you have DVD studio Pro, it comes with a license. If not, you have to pay to purchase one from Apple. *-- *Date:Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:43:53 -0500 *From:David Turk *Subject: Transferring video from DVD into iMovie * *I have some video clips on a DVD I'd like to get into iMovie, but *Importing doesn't seem to work. Any thoughts? tia. * *david * *David Turk *Manager, Preservation Imaging Services *Indiana Historical Society *450 W. Ohio St. *Indianapolis, IN 46202 *(317) 232-4592 [EMAIL PROTECTED] * - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Update question
Sometimes the updates are comprehensive and include all the updates until the date of the comprehensive update. At other times, the updates require a previous update in order to install. It might be the OS cannot install a 2.1.1 update until it has 2.1.0 installed for example. When I run the software updates, I do it manually until it says 'No further updates available at this time' In the past I've updated, restarted the machine, and found that the updates for more software updates. Rocky Date:Tue, 8 Jan 2008 20:49:35 -0500 From:Stephen Brownfield Subject: Apple Update question I use Apple Software Update to see if there are any updates I need to install. I then go to the Apple site, download it and manually install it. I did this with Security Update 2007-009, however Software Update still says I need to install Security Update 2007-009 version 1.1. What is going on? Did they update the Security Update after I installed it? Steve - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive from 1/1/2000 is on the MARC http://marc.info/?l=computerguys-l * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Cellphone to Landline Router/Dock
Hi, Has anyone had any experience using devices which integrate your cell phone into the existing phone wiring within your house? (Eliminating the external connection to the phone company/ outside of the demarcation box) We are considering converting the landline to a cell phone service. For the home number, I'd like the cell phone to remain stationary for the most part. Thanks, Rocky Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] TCM Member Alert - what you can do
Thank You for this, Gayley. It is perhaps one of the most useful and helpful posts this year. (And there has been some good stuff posted this year) I need to sharpen my pitchfork and soak some torches in pitch/oil now. Rocky -- Date:Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:01:05 -0500 From:Gayley Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [CGUYS} TCM Member Alert - what you can do to oppose the computer service tax I got this from a member of the Maryland Tech Council, which is opposed to the recently voted 6% computer tax. Am passing it on for those who are affected, and still want to make an effort to get the tax repealed. /gayley -- -- Gayley Knight Mother Geek Productions MotherGeek.com By, For About Women Radio bfawomenRadio.com Join the conversation at http://businessherway.blogspot.com/ American Women in Radio and Television-NCAC, Board Business and Professional Women/MC, Board National Assn. of Women Business Owners-Nation's Capital Chapter, Board Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] removing Norton
Why do millions of people use something crappy and smile about it? They have been educated, or trained, or raised to believe that the substandard is the norm and have lowered their expectations about performance. I'm speaking in general here, not about NAV. [rant] fill in the blanks [health insurance coverage, foreign policy, domestic policy, political fundraising, tax codes, trade policy, penal system, operating system X, application W, system utility Y, electoral college,food supply safety, toy safety, social policy, two party systems, fast food, the price of oil and petroleum products, air quality ] [/rant] I'l sometimes put a machine I'm working on with a Brand Y operating system into a diagnostic or 'safe mode' and the performance will increase by three times or more. I then ask myself: Isn't this how it should be in 'normal' startup? Yes, performance will vary from machine to machine because of CPU speed and RAM memory, but on the same machine, when it operates three or four times better, that's a substantial increase in performance. I'm sure if I loaded DOS as the OS onto the machine that it would scorch my eyeballs out from the sheer blazing speed. As to NAV, People want to be safe. It is inconceivable that you can have all three: safety, reliability , and speed simultaneously. It is unfathomable that a safety product could cause problems as well as fix them. Rocky Date:Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:49:19 -0500 From:Tony B [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: removing Norton Note that, like many things you read on the internet, the suggestion that removing Norton Antivirus will help whatever problem you're having is probably inaccurate. Every time you hear 1 (or 10 or 20) members bash [fill in the blank software/hardware/OS], you have to ask yourself: If it's so bad, why do a million other people use it with no trouble?. On Nov 28, 2007 9:57 AM, Judy Cosler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One subscriber mentioned that I would need a special tool from Norton's website to really get their AV off of my computer. can anybody help me locate this? Norton is not exactly forthcoming with the info! Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] Color Change
Do the easy check first. Hook the monitor to another computer to determine if the problem is the monitor or the computer. Rocky Date:Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:19:57 EST From:Buzzsaw Reader [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Color Change Starting a few days ago, the tool bars changed color from white to pink. I have been using this computer for 4 years (Windows XP) and HP Monitor (4 years). When the Windows loads instead of a blue screen, I am getting a deep purple. I have gone through all monitor settings and control panel settings. Any suggestions ? TIA, Aunt Larry Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] mac mini help
I think David Watson had it right on Thursday. COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 8 Nov 2007 - Special issue (#2007-806) It sounds like the settings for the visually impaired were switched. System Preferences--Universal Access--Display There is a key combo which inverts the colors to make them easier for some to read. You get white text on a black background and all of the colors get flipped like a negative or an xray. In the control pane, you can flip it or if someone is banging on the keys and they hit the correct combo it will engage. Rocky Date:Fri, 9 Nov 2007 15:51:32 -0800 From:Paul Meyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mac mini help Removing the plist files worked. Thanks. Still have to find the corrupted but probably won't bother. -PJM Checkout One Laptop Per Child project laptop.org - Original Message From: Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Friday, November 9, 2007 6:41:52 AM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] mac mini help Toss your com.apple.systempreferences.plist Deleted the file. Restarted. No change. Neither of us know what it was the kids changed so I'm guessing about which plist file is involved, but it is virtually certain that it is one of the plist files. I would move all the likely ones to the desktop and __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] David Pogue on Ted.com
It is pretty awesome, considering the people that get to attend have to be invited and even so they are paying a non-trivial amount to do so. Did you check out Dean Kamen's talk and his work on artificial limbs? Rocky -- Date:Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:10:30 -0500 From:Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: David Pogue on Ted.com http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/7 Thanks! Not just for this link but for the entire site. Good stuff! Also nice to see a site produced by good coders using good *standard* technologies: PHP, Flash, and mod_rewrite to keep the URLs simple. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] undelete Canon pix on Canon SD card? (5)
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Re: [CGUYS] Wireless antenna question
You can also move the ethernet to the lower floor with a pair of powerline ethernet adapters. The model i use has RJ-45 ethernet on both ends, but there are versions that have cat 5 on one end and wireless on the other end. Hook one unit up to the router and for the other, wherever you have a power outlet, you have a network connection. Rocky Date:Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:58:48 -0400 From:Steve Rigby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Wireless antenna question On Oct 28, 2007, at 9:59 AM, mike wrote: You need a wireless bridge to connect the two signals. Last time we set this up we used a buffalo router flashed with DDWRT. That's kinda what I was thinking. I'm going to do some more research. Thank you. Steve __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Anecdotal Comparison of Broadband Service Worldwide
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[CGUYS] Dental Tools
Harbor Freight Tools. mail order and in some locations retail stores. Rocky --Betty said--- I took my iBook to the Apple Store today and they don't have a 'special tool' to fix the broken plug tip. However, at our Mac club meeting I got = a terrific suggestion--dental tools. You know that scary looking narrow curved hook think that they use to clean between teeth? Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 21 May 2007 to 22 May 2007 (#2007-405)
A Mac Pro will run Windows XP, but you have to provide the Windows XP from disc. 1 GB will be fine for most 95% of what is done on a Mac. 2GB or more is recommended if you are running pro apps such as Aperture, Shake, or Motion. After Effects or Photoshop will gobble up as much memory as you throw at them. For Microsoft Office, the iLife or iWork apps, email, web browsers, and daily apps, 1GB works fine. Video editing on a desktop PC when you have a Macbook Pro? That's... just wrong. ;) Rocky ** Date:Tue, 22 May 2007 19:42:17 -0400 From:Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Comparing Mac and PC laptops About 6 weeks ago, I asked this listserv about a laptop for my daughter in college, now a junior. She didn't know whether to get a Mac or a PC laptop, and her friends were giving her dubious advice. Thanks to all who responded -- I copied each response and emailed them to her as well as the recent Consumer Reports article. Finally yesterday she made her decision: to get a MacBook Pro, and she says she loves it. She told me that the Mac seemed to be for people who didn't know anything about computers such as herself. (I have no opinion since I've never owned any laptop.) At this point, I don't know whether she got an extended warranty, how much SDRAM she got, nor what software came with the laptop. She bought it at a Mac store in Boston, MA. In case she bought 1 GB of memory, how beneficial would increasing to 2 GB be? She says that she intends to use the laptop for everything pertaining to her study (stage management with a minor in television journalism), and to use her desktop PC for her hobbies, which include video editing but not gaming. The PC was built locally to my specifications. Also, does the MacBook Pro come with an emulation program for Windows? If not, what is recommended (we have CDs with Windows ME, XP Home, 2000, and XP Pro available to install if needed). Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
[CGUYS] Macs don't break ...was, Slow USB after update
Paula, It sounds like the USB has gone back a step. How much memory does the machine have? From your description, it sounds as if just the USB devices are affected, none of the other systems, right? Use the System Profiler and check that the USB subsystem chain is checking out at USB 2 speeds for the bus and the devices. Also, to check if the OSX is the culprit it becomes interesting. 1) Put your laptop in Firewire 'Target' mode 2) Attach the FW Target mode laptop to the iMac via Firewire. 3) Use the Startup Disk section (control panel) of the System Preferences and choose the external version of OS X on the laptop as your startup disk. (this is the version that has not been updated) Boot the computer from that external disk. 4) Test the USB device transfer speed by hooking a device up to the USB port on the iMac. If the USB transfer rates are back to normal, then you've narrowed it down. The converse can be tested by flipping it. Put the iMac in Target mode and boot the laptop from the OS X volume on the iMac. If the laptop USB runs slower, then the files that make up OS X on the iMac are the culprit. This is step one, to verify that it is the OS X on your iMac that is affecting the USB subsystem speed. If it is not, then we have to look at if there was a firmware update or the USB itself. Start with the Target mode FW boot test first and let us know what the results are. Oh, and the FW Target mode can help speed up the backup for the iMac as well, unless you are using gigabit ethernet. Rocky *** Date:Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:08:40 -0400 From:Paula Minor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Macs don't break ...was (Re: [CGUYS] Tinkerers in the treehouse) betty said: Macs last a long time. They don't break, generally. Yeah, well,maybe. Unless Apple breaks it for you. I updated my iMac G5 with the latest security updates and now EVERYTHING that needs to be transferred to or from it via USB connection (memory cards, podcasts from itunes to iPod, backups to ext. drives) takes HOURS to transfer and one backup drive doesn't even mount. Visits to the discussion groups at Apple haven't helped. Only one person with suggestionsreinstall the 10.9 combo updater.has offered help and it didn't work. He now suggests clearing the PRAM but I'm worried about doing it and finding that it won't boot at all. It will take me days at this rate to back everything up since just one MS of pics can take 6-8 hrs to transfer. I've been putting the pics on my MacBook Pro and transferring over the network and that works fine but it's extra steps..and doens't solve the problem of updating the iPod since all my music, tv and podcasts are on the iMac. Needless to say, I won't be applying those security updates to my laptop. Shades of Bill Gates! Paula IN/USA Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride! Have a wonderful day! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header X-No-Archive: yes will not be archived
