Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Claudia
Thanks, I'm sorry for the off-topic messages on this; I did resolve my issue, thanks to great suggestions and Google. This laptop does have a switch to disable & enable the connection, but I had no idea of this until a few hours ago. All is well again here. Claudia - Original Message ---

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Claudia
Other ideas, then, on very small compact systems with good sound? Looking for something to put in my kitchen, to jam with, while cooking, cleaning up, etc. Claudia - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 11:20 PM

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread john schwery
Claudia, on another list, these systems were discussed. Some say that for small systems, they sound great. But, they have idiot controls for tone, so if you don't like the presets, you have no way of customizing your listening. Some said that if a person shops around, he can get as a good of

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Brice
I've had this happen a couple of times, I just reboot and the problem is gone. - Original Message - From: "Claudia" To: Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:01 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable? > Hi, > > Why would my wireless network connection be unavail

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Brice
On my Linksys router, my desktop is hard wired to the router, and my laptop is hook up to the same router VIA wireless, and my printer as well. - Original Message - From: "Arthur Rizzino" To: Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Alan & Terrie Robbins
Claudia, I remember years ago when I could see, I trialed one of those Bose systems . It did sound pretty good but was very expensive. I remember it had a very small, not very tactile remote, about the size of a credit card. Not sure how blind friendly the product is. Have you considered some ty

[BlindHandyMan] interesting computer problem

2009-09-01 Thread Lenny McHugh
About a week ago my daughter's computer started acting up. Sometimes it would not boot, then she received a few messages stating that her anti-virus program was not compatible. Then she started getting messages that system files were corrupted and were being removed. I tried to help her recover

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Dale Leavens
This spring I bought Janet a Tivoli radio. It is a small square device wit simple tuning knob, it is rechargeable though which is interesting and it does have an input jack. There is no tone control but the sound is quite good, is designed to be weather resistant. The radio is about four inches

[BlindHandyMan] how to fix older computer failing hard drive

2009-09-01 Thread Peter Mikochik
i have an old windows 98 computer in my music studio, which has all i need for controling my multi track recording decks and for doing final mixing down and creating cd's and mp3s. it was taking about half an hour for the computer to load windows. and another 10 minutes for the start menu to com

Re: [SPAM] Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread chiliblindman
Claudia put a set of bluetooth speakers or remote speakers and use your computer to play the music. ..bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [BlindHandyMan] Bat houses

2009-09-01 Thread Donnie Parrett
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] how to fix older computer failing hard drive

2009-09-01 Thread chiliblindman
Wonderful job Peter. If you like to tinker with computers, having a older copy of windows 98 or linus to work with is great. .bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Tom Fowle
Claudia, Probably late, but it has nothing to do with your ISP. you may have to reset your wireless router., turn it off and back on again, or the like. Tom

[BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2009-09-01 Thread blindhandyman
List guidelines. The topics that can be discussed on the Blind Handy Man list are as follows. Here is a direct quote from the beginning of every show, "building repairing or maintaining, all designed with the blind in mind". That can be your house, car, or swimming pool ETC. No matter if it

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Spiro
I have heard them, and have been aware of them since the 80's. I can say this for sure, expensive and worth the money in the sound reproduction. You may spend $2k and it will sound worth $4k. They had a stupid dolby b that you couldn't turn off, in the earliest system. I doubt there is anything o

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Breeze
Hi; I have a bose table radio/cd and it is very nice but very expensive. I found a company call cambridge soundworks that, in my opinion) has better sound for about half the price. Their products are worth the money. Breeze ---

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Terry Klarich
I think Bose make decent consumer grade speakers. One has to understand what their goal is. They want to provide the best sound they can in the smallest enclosure possible. Think of it as range of sound verses the size of each speaker. Given this, they have done a good job. For most folks, a

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Max Robinson
I'm afraid I can't help you with anything specific. If all you want is something to listen to in the kitchen you could do just as well sound wise and a lot better money wise with almost anything other than Bose. Most of the big chain stores do have a return policy so you can take something hom

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Max Robinson
I have to do that occasionally with my wired router. It must be a glitch in the router itself rather than the wireless part. Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net Music site: htt

Re: [BlindHandyMan] how to fix older computer failing hard drive

2009-09-01 Thread Betsy Whitney
Peter, I just have to say this was a great trip down memory lane when people had real control of their computers. Good job, Betsy At 02:07 AM 9/1/2009, you wrote: > > >i have an old windows 98 computer in my music studio, which has all i need >for controling my multi track recording decks and for

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Bose

2009-09-01 Thread Scott Howell
Terry, I'd agree with you where music is concerned for the most part. I don't know that the average person really understands all this and I'm not an engineer, so I tend to follow my ears in all things. As a bassist, I am very aware of the sound and quite frankly for long wear and good so

[BlindHandyMan] another sound around system question

2009-09-01 Thread Brice
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2009-09-01 Thread Tom Hodges
Did I do something that was against the rules? Tom Hodges -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 10:55 AM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt List

Re: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2009-09-01 Thread David Ferrin
That message is sent the first of every month automatically by the server as a matter of fact just as a reminder is all. I have had it doing that for almost 5 years already ever since taking the job to manage the list. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support www.vipconduit.com --

Re: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2009-09-01 Thread Brice
.com/JAWS/handyman/ > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following > address for more information: > http://www.jaws-users.com/ > For

Re: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2009-09-01 Thread Brice
David, how old is this list? I know I've been on it for over five years. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4387 (20090901) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

Re: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2009-09-01 Thread David Ferrin
al Message - From: "Brice" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt David, how old is this list? I know I've been on it for over five years. __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature

[BlindHandyMan] Founding of the list.

2009-09-01 Thread Dan Rossi
According to the group web page, it was founded on january 17, 2003. So it is like six years and 9 months old. And there have been a hair over 48,900 messages to the list. Yep, if you are new to the list, you have a mere 50 thousand messages to catch up on. -- Blue skies. Dan Rossi Carnegie

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Founding of the list.

2009-09-01 Thread David Ferrin
That could keep even you Mr. Dan off of the streets for 2 or 3 days. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support www.vipconduit.com - Original Message - From: "Dan Rossi" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 4:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Founding of the list. According

Re: [BlindHandyMan] another sound around system question

2009-09-01 Thread Terry Klarich
Probably one of the external USB sound cards is what you want. Never heard surround sound from a pair of headphones. Bet that is an experience. Terry On Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:19:03 -0700you write: > >A few months back I bought some nice speakers for my desktop. The sound >around type with front,

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Trouble
Depends on how you connect to the router, and if your on a laptop. Laptops have buttons or sliders that will let you shut off the connection. At 08:01 PM 8/31/2009, you wrote: > > >Hi, > >Why would my wireless network connection be unavailable? > >I'm connected right now, via the Ethernet cord, b

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Trouble
Another condition that could cause this are cordless phones. They run in the 2.4ghrtz range and so do router wireless connections. Only the new model phones run out of this band. At 11:38 AM 9/1/2009, you wrote: > > >I have to do that occasionally with my wired router. It must be a glitch in >th

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Wireless Network Connection Unavailable?

2009-09-01 Thread Trouble
Only one problem here. If the router loses the ip. Then it alone can not get out to the Internet. That problem is held with your provider if they provide the router. if not then its up to router manufacture. The lose of a ip does not have anything or ever will have anything to do with the router

Re: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt

2009-09-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
No it comes once a month. - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 2:44 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] File - ListInformation.txt Did I do something that was against the rules? Tom Hodges -Original Message- F

[BlindHandyMan] Glue on watch band.

2009-09-01 Thread Max Robinson
I got a few drops of Titebond 2 glue on my watch band. The band consist of interlocking links made of metal. naturally I didn't notice it until the glue was dried. Any suggestions for cleaning? Regards. Max. K 4 O D S. Email: m...@maxsmusicplace.com Transistor site http://www.funwithtrans

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Glue on watch band.

2009-09-01 Thread Bob Kennedy
Probably a finger nail will be as effective as you need. I don't think it will stick real well to metal. If that doesn't work try a little acetone. I don't know what effect that will have on the band though. - Original Message - From: Max Robinson To: Blind Handyman Sent: Tuesda