Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Christopher Range
Steve Rigby wrote: To respond a bit further to the suggestion that it is my ISP that is limiting my time on Youtube, I would like to add the following. I can quite successfully download and/or view videos from a number of other sites with no limitations of any sort on the length of time I

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>Steve, I think YouTube is the problem because, just as you are >apparently being limited, I have seen some videos on YouTube are >completely out of sync where, the audio and, video do not match. That is a common problem with digital audio files (especially on PCs). ***

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread gerald
$75 a year, or $75 a month? does not the $99 have a time limit, and does it provide more than basic cable? HD and digital channels extra? I get a lot of attitude from Comcast. I have about $60 of video cable services, and I cannot get a hard copy from Comcast as to what I have. I also have

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>The other problem I had with it is that the screw that holds the case >on the belt loop pulls out and it fell off my belt. I've been using the same iPod and case for 6 years now. To me the security of the clip is the #1 issue. In all that time I have never had a problem with the clip on my iPod

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Steve Rigby
On Sep 11, 2007, at 12:40 AM, Christopher Range wrote: Steve, I think YouTube is the problem because, just as you are apparently being limited, I have seen some videos on YouTube are completely out of sync where, the audio and, video do not match. I am, at this point in time, quite convince

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Christopher Range
Steve Rigby wrote: I am, at this point in time, quite convinced that Youtube is the culprit in my case. But, it could be that Youtube is not responsible for the out-of-sync audio. That could be caused by the person who uploaded the video. Steve That is also a very real possibility sin

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread Michel Lowe
I'm spending about $95/month for Comcast's digital silver package (most digital channels, HDTV plus HBO). My phone bill from Vz is about $130/mo which includes two POTS lines (one carries the DSL), Internet, and long distance. The Comcast sales rep compared my current Comcast service and quoted m

[CGUYS] FW: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread Michel Lowe
Forgot to add, the $150 price is for a two year contract. The standard $99/month triple play expires after a year. -M __ Michel David Lowe Purcellville, VA > -Original Message- > From: Michel Lowe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 12:21 PM > To

[CGUYS] Macbook memory

2007-09-11 Thread David Newhall
Buy.com has the 2 gig Crucial kit for 64.99 after rebate. $10 less if you've never used Google Checkout. David Newhall Falls Church * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body o

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread Richard P.
I had the same problem with my cellphone holder until I found RipOff: http://www.ripoffs.com/hand.htm The clip is as you describe and is durable. I've used them for over 10 years now and they are well made. They even list for iPod. Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: The other problem I had with it

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Steve Rigby
On Sep 11, 2007, at 9:20 AM, Tom Piwowar wrote: That is a common problem with digital audio files (especially on PCs). If I may return to my initial post about the truncation of videos that I either attempt to view online or to download from Youtube via dial-up connection, you had suggeste

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>I am, at this point in time, quite convinced that Youtube is the >culprit in my case. But, it could be that Youtube is not responsible >for the out-of-sync audio. That could be caused by the person who >uploaded the video. Could be your computer too. What version of Flash are you running?

[CGUYS] Google Earth & SketchUp

2007-09-11 Thread David Turk
I've just discovered these 2 programs. These applications fit perfectly with a project I'm working on. Does anyone have any experience with these? Also, is SketchUp Pro worth the $500, or are there better 3D modeling programs (I know there are more expensive)? This is my first foray into 3D

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread b_s-wilk
On 9/10/07, Charles Ballinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have a 30GB iPod and need to buy a case for it. It spends most of > > its time clipped into a bag, slipped into a jacket pocket, or sitting > > on a table. I charge it via USB (no dock) and also plug a Griffin > > iTalk microphone int

[CGUYS] No sound in Vista -- Internet streams

2007-09-11 Thread b_s-wilk
Repost: Please help!! No sound from online streaming content. Now sound files play, except you can't hear most of them. --- New Compaq notebook plays CDs and music files that are on the hard drive with good sound--speakers are excellent. It would be great if Internet streams and online audio file

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>Why would my ISP specifically limit my allowable time on >Youtube as opposed to other video sharing sites Hysterical sysadmins know the name "YouTube." It is a common target. >and additionally, how would they accomplish such a specific limitation >based upon the site I visit. www.ciscoblog.c

Re: [CGUYS] Replacing laptop memory

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>Tom buys the cheap-o RAM because he likes the cheery shade of blue that it >makes his screens give off. I'm not the one who is having computer problems. * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast & bandwidth

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>There could be technical reasons. Operating systems contain internal >tables with entities called "sockets" (this may be the same table, >or a similar table to the one for open files). Each open network >connection (from a particular YouTube server to a particular client) >uses up an entry in this

Re: [CGUYS] iPod Cases

2007-09-11 Thread Ryschka, Andreas
I got my iPod-nano case from a dollar store: one pack has three rubber cases (incl screen protection!) in different colors. One dollar. Andreas _ From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of COMPUTERGUY

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread Richard P.
A friend up in Baltimore went through the same transition with Comcast this year regarding the same requests you address. Everytime Comcast came in to work on the system, another problem was created, especially with the ADT system. ADT came out and once they saw what was done, charged $130 for

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Christopher Range
Tom Piwowar wrote: I am, at this point in time, quite convinced that Youtube is the culprit in my case. But, it could be that Youtube is not responsible for the out-of-sync audio. That could be caused by the person who uploaded the video. Could be your computer too. What version of F

Re: [CGUYS] No sound in Vista -- Internet streams

2007-09-11 Thread John DeCarlo
Betty, This site mentions some options, though in a very generic way: http://www.realtime-vista.com/installation/2007/09/no_audio_output_in_vista_part.htm The only thing I have had success with, besides drivers and sound management software, is the volume/mixer control. If you get into the adva

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread MrMike6by9
nearly 2 years when I got my 4G iPod, I picked a $10/$20 mini-digital camera case (at Best Buy, IIRC) with velcro closure and a velcro belt loop. It also has a small pouch on on front under main flap where I keep my ear buds. It has padding so the little sucker has been safe so far. It's made

[CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread db
I was hoping to add an 3.5" internal card reader (SD, XD, CF, memory stick, to an XP SP2 Dell but when I was reading the reviews on NewEgg for various models, it seemed that they were all fairly problematic in some way: DOA, flaky, slow transfer rates, cheap construction, don't read SD cards

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread MrMike6by9
My experience comes from getting tired of Verizon. I used my cell for any toll calls and had a very limited service for 20-30 local calls a month (for my Tivo). They kept trying to nickle and dime me with $2-3 increases with no added benefit to me. I switched to triple play; already having had HSI

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Steve Rigby
On Sep 11, 2007, at 11:54 AM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Why would my ISP specifically limit my allowable time on Youtube as opposed to other video sharing sites Hysterical sysadmins know the name "YouTube." It is a common target. I have just spoken with a tech at my ISP, one who I have conversed

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast & bandwidth

2007-09-11 Thread Steve Rigby
On Sep 11, 2007, at 12:12 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: P.S. Why would anyone who was interested in YouTube use a dial-up connection anyway? I am not 'interested' in Youtube, per se. Occasionally they may have a video that I would like to see, that's all. The problem occurs after twenty minut

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread mike
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/reflectclassic/ Case full of awesome-ness. Mike On 9/11/07, MrMike6by9 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > nearly 2 years when I got my 4G iPod, I picked a $10/$20 mini-digital > camera case (at Best Buy, IIRC) with velcro closure and a velcro belt > loop. It

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>My question back to you was how would my ISP be able to >limit only downloads from Youtube? Perhaps that question back to you >never got delivered and thus you never saw it here. I replied with a link to instructions on programming a Cisco router to do exactly that to specifically YouTube. Th

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>"Lowepro" Lowepro makes top of the line camera cases. Really good stuff. * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the li

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>I was hoping to add an 3.5" internal card reader (SD, XD, CF, memory >stick, to an XP SP2 Dell but when I was reading the reviews on NewEgg >for various models, it seemed that they were all fairly problematic in >some way: DOA, flaky, slow transfer rates, cheap construction, don't >read SD

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>http://www.ripoffs.com/hand.htm These look really good. Thanks! * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the list: SUBSC

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>Everytime Comcast came in to work on the system, another problem was created, >especially with the ADT system. Good point. When making big changes you have to consider all the angles. Security systems typically rent a "dry pair" from the telco to monitor the security system. If you get rid of y

Re: [CGUYS] Google Earth & SketchUp

2007-09-11 Thread Vicky Staubly
On Tue, 11 Sep 2007, David Turk wrote: I've just discovered these 2 programs. These applications fit perfectly with a project I'm working on. Does anyone have any experience with these? Also, is SketchUp Pro worth the $500, or are there better 3D modeling programs (I know there are more expe

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread db
Tom, Your Sandisk USB model must be one of the portable external readers like the several I already have.. I was trying to get a better and internal all-in-one device that hopefully didn't need to be "stopped" manually at the end of every use but it appears that what I and you have got is t

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
> Nice case. Pink? > I have the gray version. Pink would be much easier to find. On 9/11/07, b_s-wilk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 9/10/07, Charles Ballinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I have a 30GB iPod and need to buy a case for it. It spends most of > > > its time clipped into a bag

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
>I was trying to get a better and internal all-in-one device that >hopefully didn't need to be "stopped" manually at the end of every use What do you mean by "stopped manually?" Is there some ritual that I have been neglecting? **

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
The Belt Clip wasn't the problem. It is actually a pretty good one. It has a spring loaded release so you can pull your iPod off your belt with out removing the clip but it won't come off easily. It was the plastic plug that the screw goes into. The clip held onto the screw and the plug quite

[CGUYS]

2007-09-11 Thread gk
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [CGUYS] Google Earth & SketchUp Date: September 11, 2007 6:02:23 PM EDT To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@listserv.aol.com As to Sketchup's value, it is what my architectural team uses (the free version, I do believe). /

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread John DeCarlo
db, Taking a card out of the reader is exactly the same whether you are using internal or external. The only difference is you can remove the external one by unplugging it. No need to stop it manually since it has no data on it anyway. On 9/11/07, db <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tom, > > Your

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread db
In Windows or OS X or Linux it is my understanding that it is recommended to stop/ unmount a USB mounted media card before removing it at risk of corrupting the card index if it is being accessed when you disconnect it. For this purpose, there is the green arrow "Safely remove hardware icon"

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread db
In effect it would have data if the media card was in it. And it seems to me pulling the media card from the reader without stopping/ unmounting it, would risk the same index table corruption... ? db John DeCarlo wrote: db, Taking a card out of the reader is exactly the same whether you ar

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
If you have delayed write on this device. this indeed may be the case as it is not done reading writing from it. A good reader will have an activity light (just like a floppy) that will let you know this. I use card readers all the time and if I wait until the device is finished I do not nee

[CGUYS] using sketch-up

2007-09-11 Thread Wayne Dernoncourt
> As to Sketchup's value, it is what my architectural team > uses (the free version, I do believe). I've been trying to figure out a way to easily/cheaply annotate some 3D sketches of cars/planes. At work we put stickers on these guys before we test them, we take movies of them during the test an

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread John DeCarlo
All I'm saying is that a built-in media reader is going to be the same. At least in one situation where a friend bought a computer with a built-in reader. On 9/11/07, db <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > In Windows or OS X or Linux it is my understanding that it is > recommended to stop/ unmount a

Re: [CGUYS] recomendation for 3.5" internal card reader?

2007-09-11 Thread db
Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: If you have delayed write on this device. this indeed may be the case as it is not done reading writing from it. Exactly. A good reader will have an activity light (just like a floppy) that will let you know this. Some do, some don't ... and sometimes their light

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
I have been thinking if there was some way to artificially duplicate a slow connection to test your theory. I have a FTP client that allows me to throttle the data rate. I tried that, but YouTube would not let it log in. Does anybody have any ideas about how we could test the evil YouTube theo

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread John Mealey III
You would be looking for just straight ms delay? John -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Piwowar Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:58 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issue

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Steve Rigby
On Sep 11, 2007, at 10:57 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: I have been thinking if there was some way to artificially duplicate a slow connection to test your theory. I have a FTP client that allows me to throttle the data rate. I tried that, but YouTube would not let it log in. Does anybody have any i

[CGUYS] Finding locale through IP address

2007-09-11 Thread Christopher Range
I would like to find someone's locale, via the ip address of their PC, as it is listed in the headers but, I am having trouble finding which one is the actual PC, they are sending the message from. What part of the headers actually will have their specific IP address, after all the routing?

Re: [CGUYS] Youtube issues

2007-09-11 Thread Vicky Staubly
On Tue, 11 Sep 2007, John Mealey III wrote: You would be looking for just straight ms delay? I think he's thinking in terms of artificially limiting his bandwidth so that, even on a broadband connection, the download of a YouTube video takes more than 20 minutes... for example: wget --limi

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread Paula Minor
I have several different iPod cases for various "activities"and because I like to decorate mine. iSkin makes many types but I've used the rubberized ones that come with a screen protector and wheel protector. You can even get those (the protectors) in varying colors if you like variety.

[CGUYS] [Fwd: Walgreen's offers free ink refills]

2007-09-11 Thread b_s-wilk
Free Ink? I like free. Original Message Subject: Walgreen's offers free ink refills Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:43:04 -0400 Extremetech is reporting that Walgreens is offering one free ink jet refill to promote their refilling service. This will happen on Wednesday, September 12