Re: [CGUYS] Latest Safari version for MacOS v10.3?

Three years is old for a personal computer. All of my computers are old by this standard. Most four to five year old Macs can run OS X, 10.5, though. Not many three year old PCs can run Vista. Any computer that can't run the current version of its OS qualifies as old. I am planning to buy a ne

Re: [CGUYS] Latest Safari version for MacOS v10.3?

Desktops can usually be upgraded to handle a new OS. (More memory, newer video card, larger HD.) Laptops cannot be upgraded and must be changed out every few years. Stewart At 05:24 AM 8/27/2008, you wrote: Three years is old for a personal computer. All of my computers are old by this st

Re: [CGUYS] Firefox bookmarks etc (XP)

I'll second Foxmarks. It makes it easy to keep the same list on multiple machines. On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 3:28 PM, Tony B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some are still around but many could use pruning. The everyday sites > have long since migrated to my links bar or into key macros. > > Anyway,

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

I would have to agree with Eric's first approach. That approach served my family well prior to the fios install. Phone line ---filter--house phones | |--DSL Modemethernet Kind Regards, John Mealey -Original Message- From:

Re: [CGUYS] Comcastic Broadband!

A friend who is in classes to be an electrician said he read multiple grounding rods are a good idea. Six was the number he mentioned. On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 10:49 AM, Tom Piwowar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >My house wasn't all that well grounded at the time of installation. We > took > >a

Re: [CGUYS] iPhoto (Was: Interesting quotes about using a Mac)

I've just started trying to use iPhoto a bit and it seems to me that, as with iTunes, you can tell it to leave your files where they are so you can still access them without iPhoto messing with them. I used GraphicConverter for many years and still like it for many reasons. I also like and use

Re: [CGUYS] eSnipe failure. need replacement

i disagree. some things are higher. some are an excellent value. high end men's shoes xerox consumables faucets power boats boat parts some software can all be excellent value. lot of stuff, like power tools, computers, are lousy values there are also a lot of scams now on ebay. ebay polices,

Re: [CGUYS] Comcastic Broadband!

>A friend who is in classes to be an electrician said he read multiple >grounding rods are a good idea. Six was the number he mentioned. My >handyman thought two was reasonable. A quick Google search reveals that code is usually 2 rods, at least 6 feet apart. ***

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

>Phone line ---filter--house phones > | > |--DSL Modemethernet Definitely easiest in the long run. I just used one of the supplied filters, cutting the wires apart so they could be used in a punch down block. *

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

I'd like to ramp up the technical question a bit. We already have DSL coming into the house (firewall, antivirus, etc., are already installed) with 2 Windows XP desktops plugged into the modem. Are there any technical considerations in taking the existing system wireless beyond slapping a wirel

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

Yeah security. Turn on security when you add wireless mode. Stewart At 09:05 AM 8/27/2008, you wrote: I'd like to ramp up the technical question a bit. We already have DSL coming into the house (firewall, antivirus, etc., are already installed) with 2 Windows XP desktops plugged into the mod

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

Good point. Thanks, Rev.! Dan :-) >>> "Rev. Stewart Marshall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 8/27/2008 10:15 AM >>> Yeah security. Turn on security when you add wireless mode. Stewart * ** List info, subscription management, list

Re: [CGUYS] iPhoto (Was: Interesting quotes about using a Mac)

Hi Constance, For your particular concern, go to the iPhoto Library file in your Pictures directory. Do a right-click(or control click if you do not have a two-button mouse) and select "Show Package Contents." You can now see all of the photo files individually. It is not really a singl

Re: [CGUYS] iPhoto (Was: Interesting quotes about using a Mac)

> It's true--iPhoto has a number of annoying features. Most annoying, it > puts all your photos in a single folder such that individual images are > not accessible EXCEPT within iPhoto. You can't just open a folder and > access individual pictures. If you want to get an image or throw it > away

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

Two approaches here. One is put a filter at the metwork interface (where the phone line comes into the house) and rig dedicated DSL loops off the unfiltered side. What kind of box do I need here? Any photos/illustrations for this? Second approach is to just plug in a filter at each phone out

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

I would have to agree with Eric's first approach. That approach served my family well prior to the fios install. Phone line ---filter--house phones | |--DSL Modemethernet Is there a box inside to split phone and data? *

Re: [CGUYS] iPhoto (Was: Interesting quotes about using a Mac)

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Re: [CGUYS] iPhoto (Was: Interesting quotes about using a Mac)

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Re: [CGUYS] iPhoto (Was: Interesting quotes about using a Mac)

I see some people have already answered some of Constance's problems while I was typing this. I apologize for having some redundant content. It's true--iPhoto has a number of annoying features. Most annoying, it puts all your photos in a single folder such that individual images are not ac

[CGUYS] How to fix a missing optical drive on a PC?

I'm asking what else can be done to fix the problem. BACKGROUND My daughter just started her freshman year in college, taking her PC with Windows XP Pro with her. She emailed me this week saying that she can't access the optical drive after the move: it spins for a few seconds when a disk is

Re: [CGUYS] How to fix a missing optical drive on a PC?

Hold fast I have seen this before. Ask one pertinent question. HAVE YOU INSTALLED ANY PROGRAM OR SOFTWARE LATELY! There are a few programs out there that will block recognition and installation of the drivers for optical drives. If that is not the case it is possible the cable came loose on

[CGUYS] Windows Media Player

I'm dealing with a relative's computer (from long distance), which is having trouble playing a Windows Media File through a link. When the link is clicked on, an image briefly appears and then disappears, leaving a small black Media Player screen. His Windows Media Player will play a DVD OK. The pr

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player

*) Have them download and install VLC. This comes with several codecs and may allow WMP to play the file. *) If possible, have them download the file and try playing it with VLC. *) We could give more precise help if you'd given us a link to the video. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 6:07 PM, Richard P. <

Re: [CGUYS] How to fix a missing optical drive on a PC?

Thanks for the speedy reply. I've emailed daughter to ask about her installing any new programs. Is it possible that a program can cause a problem with the optical drive on one computer but not on another? The last program installed on daughter's computer that Dad paid for is Adobe Photosho

Re: [CGUYS] How to fix a missing optical drive on a PC?

Adobe wont cause this. Some free utilities can. If they are loading some sort of driver that either emulates or replaces the Optical driver. Also some universities load their own programs in order for students to get onto the net. It can also happen if it is failing as it is trying to read

Re: [CGUYS] How to fix a missing optical drive on a PC?

Don't waste a lot of time agonizing over it. If there's nobody there to try installing a new one (or maybe if it's a laptop; you didn't say), then just ship her an external burner. http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=420&name=External-CD-DVD-Drives ***

Re: [CGUYS] DSL Home Wiring

The DSL modem will have an RJ-11 jack for the pots line and a RJ-45 jack for the lan side. Typically tyhe RJ-11 jack will say WAN or DSL and the ethernet jack that you use through the house will say 'LAN' for local area network. Might even have a four port switch or something similar built in.

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player

I just tried VLC but am unable to make the link play using VLC. It defaults to Windows Media Player. VLC doesn't show up in the list of Program Access and Defaults. As for the direct link, it is a password protected site so I'm unable to send out a link. I also don't see a way of saving the file l

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player

No clue. But if it's so protected that a right-click "Save target as" doesn't work, then I'd check the site for bug reports (I assume it's a forum? Others must have had the problem), and contact the admins if I couldn't find a solution. On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 9:16 PM, Richard P. <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Media Player

It's part of an instructional and testing website. It doesn't offer the "Save target as" option. I will contact the web guru and see if that helps. Thanks for your help. Richard P. Tony B wrote: > No clue. But if it's so protected that a right-click "Save target as" > doesn't work, then I'd che