Tech Support Guy Forums - Random Discussion http://forums.techguy.org Get to know those who make up this community, even if not computer-related. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:57:01 GMT vBulletin 30 http://static.techguy.org/v38/images/misc/rss.jpg Tech Support Guy Forums - Random Discussion http://forums.techguy.org What will be better, please? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878902-what-will-better-please.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:11:08 GMT Hello folks!
I'm very frustrated by searching the best answer to the followed:
We've got 30 TB shared storage (HP HDDs if this is matter) for 37 PCs. I need to provide the best ways of backup and data(photo, video chiefly) transfer for this network for less cost, but I need everything reliable. What is the best way to do this?
P.S. We're using Windows. ]]> Random Discussion SvenKopitz http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878902-what-will-better-please.html Movie Quotes or Scenes relevant to you. http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878760-movie-quotes-scenes-relevant-you.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:12:35 GMT As the Movie One Liner Thread seems to expired i thought I'd start another one.........

A scene relevant to something I've always believed - and please forgive my incurable Romanticism - is the final Scene from the remake of the Film "The Fog". It's ironic that of all the genres in Cinema the one that should express everything about the healing powers of real and uncontrived Love are found in what they call 'Horror'. Blake - a Ghost ravaged by Leprosy, drowned for a hundred Years - finds the love of his Life and becomes the handsome Man he always was before Disease and Treachery condemned him. There are resonances of the wounded or maimed King of Mytholgy in this - or indeed the Beauty and the Beast Story - which is derived from the same Premise. Not only Blake is healed but so also are the crew of the Elizabeth Dane - and thus everything that they are.


A Movie Scene that certainly doesn't apply is that awful part in the 'Chapman Report' where Naomi Shields - played by not only one of the most sultry of the 60s but also the most lady like of Actresses - the lovely Claire Bloom - is gang raped and not one of those 'Men' - if you can call them that - even attempts to defend her or make any Protest. A scene bereft of any Chivalry or a Gentleman, and you feel so sorry for her a Woman at her most vulnerable! ]]> Random Discussion lighthouse http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878760-movie-quotes-scenes-relevant-you.html End of the world in 2012, true or false? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878404-end-world-2012-true-false.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:38 GMT http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Mayan...rld&id=3192673
What can we do to divert the end?:confused:
I personally will just ignore it. ;)
There are just too many doomsday articles and predictions. I don't want to be any more confused, than I already am. :eek::eek:

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=629455 hmm:confused:
Quote:
"Scientific experts"
Read: the mentally ill.
]]> Random Discussion bp936 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878404-end-world-2012-true-false.html <![CDATA[Canadia here's I come]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878081-canadia-heres-i-come.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:27:59 GMT Been a while since Ive been here, anyway some updates (as per the title) and PLSS mods dont add/merge this to the locked CANADA thread of mine which just got silly. thanks ssssoooooo. We finally decided for me to immigrate. For thoes... Been a while since Ive been here,
anyway

some updates (as per the title) and PLSS mods dont add/merge this to the locked CANADA thread of mine which just got silly. thanks


ssssoooooo.

We finally decided for me to immigrate. For thoes that need a refreseher.

Wife is employed (a senior manager for a logistics company), own house in Mississauga.
I'm a type 1 diabetic in telecoms. From the original processing/criminal/medical checks.
The initial application was agreed 14 days before the target of 45 days.
my final visa was agreed within 2 months (timeline was 2-9 months)

My concerns which have addressed was:

1> medications (free here), by wifes company covers 70% of my prescription charges, and when i get a job mine will cover the rest.

2> Money: sale of house, am hoping to have about CAN$300k



My main headacjhe at the moment is sale of house/transporting stuff etc.

I have to land before my visa expires in June, a holiday already was planned for March, thereafter I understandI can come and go for a certain time period as a Permanent Resident , whilst selling house etc.

ON the car front,now from what I have found out that age of car (91/ reg. in 90) that I only need a safety in check when it lands now obvous things I can think of

1> Speedo is dual kms/mph (though might see if I can source a KMP one)
2> headligh units I will need to source ones for LHD

Anything else?

3>I dont have side markers, although, thoes are piss easy

we have over here

1> Annual ROAD TAX
2> Insurance
3> MOT (every year, road worthiness)

what is the equivalent in Canada ?

am I likly to be really hit by insurance?
as RHD in LH country,
am I better to get say a boxster? or 968cab
although the prices for thoes seems quite high

NOT sure what I can get for her on sale here at the moment

ideas pls

thanks ]]> Random Discussion jaye944 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/878081-canadia-heres-i-come.html I wish the midnight Lucky would stop screwing with my computer. http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877899-i-wish-midnight-lucky-would.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:41:18 GMT There are two Luckys. There is the day time Lucky who is rested and can remember what he does, and is smart enough to not fix what isn't broke. Then there is the weekend midnight Lucky who is tired and bored and reads posts about security tweaks and tinkers around and then the next day cannot remember anything he did.

Last Thursday evening the format of the Fox News video page changed. Suddenly I could no longer play a video at Fox News. The problem was the same in both Firefox and IE. I checked my wife's computer and her computer would play the videos just fine. I tinkered and tinkered and could not figure out the problem.

I checked to see that flash was the latest version and was working.

I made sure javascript was enabled in both browsers.

I cleared the caches.

I cleared the cookies.

I flushed the DNS cache.

I verified that I had the latest versions of MSXML installed.

I upgraded Sun JRE to the latest version.

I checked to verify that no flash killer or flash killbits were installed.

I removed all immunizations by SpywareBlaster & Spybot S&D.

I checked to make sure there was nothing in the restricted sites zone.

I tried disabling the firewall. I tried disabling my antivirus.

I made sure I had all the latest windows updates.

I disabled the pop-up blockers in Firefox & IE.

I tried putting the web address in the trusted sites zone.

I tinkered around for four days trying to solve the problem, then last night I noticed that there was a new bookmark in the Firefox menu. The bookmark was for the Flash Player Global Settings Manager. I opened the Flash Global Setting Manager and under the Website Privacy Settings tab I noticed that "interactive.foxnews.com" was denied. I changed the setting to "Always Ask" and lo and behold I could again play videos at Fox News.

I wish midnight Lucky would leave well enough alone. ]]> Random Discussion LuckyStrike http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877899-i-wish-midnight-lucky-would.html Copyright Time Bomb Set to Disrupt Music, Publishing Industries http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877828-copyright-time-bomb-set-disrupt.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:29:24 GMT http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/11/copyright-time-bomb-set-to-disrupt-music-publishing-industries/ Sounds like good news for consumers . http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/...ng-industries/

Sounds like good news for consumers


. ]]> Random Discussion Mumbodog http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877828-copyright-time-bomb-set-disrupt.html Laptop Glare-Proof Monitor Screen http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877459-laptop-glare-proof-monitor-screen.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:25:16 GMT I have never read this before as an issue but it is important to guys like me who enjoy taking photos off the monitor. At the Apple Store, they charge an additional $100 for an anti-glare screen so I imagine it is desirable. We never see advertised... I have never read this before as an issue but it is important to guys like me who enjoy taking photos off the monitor. At the Apple Store, they charge an additional $100 for an anti-glare screen so I imagine it is desirable. We never see advertised if the screen is glare-proof or not. This is an important factor and should be mentioned when purchasing a new PC or laptop. I guess that most laptops come with a glossy screen so the screen appears bright but I find the glare annoying. Do any others find this to be an important issue or is it just me? Which laptops come with glare-proof screens? Incidentally, my monitor now is a Gateway 15" LCD and it seems to be glare-proof. When I upgrade, I am scared that few laptops have glare-proof screens. ]]> Random Discussion Speedbird1 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877459-laptop-glare-proof-monitor-screen.html What makes a good love song ?? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877331-what-makes-good-love-song.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:19:48 GMT What makes you go weak at the knees? :D


Bright Eyes "First Day Of My Life"

Quote:
Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
Now I don't know where I am
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go
dedicated to a dear friend of mine ]]> Random Discussion Blackmirror http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/877331-what-makes-good-love-song.html eBay For Millionaires http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876993-ebay-millionaires.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:07 GMT http://billionairexchange.com/ http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE5A831G20091109 for the elite in our society..... . http://billionairexchange.com/

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddly...5A831G20091109


for the elite in our society.....



. ]]> Random Discussion Mumbodog http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876993-ebay-millionaires.html I have a 56% Chance of Surviving an Elephant Attack.... http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876812-i-have-56-chance-surviving.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:46:07 GMT My scores on the Animal Attacks Quiz (http://theirtoys.com/Attack/index.php) http://theirtoys.com/Attack/index.php House Cat: Survive Racoon: Survive Coyote: Survive Medium Dog: Survive Large Dog: 93% Wolf: 78% Gorilla: 56% My scores on the Animal Attacks Quiz
http://theirtoys.com/Attack/index.php

House Cat: Survive
Racoon: Survive
Coyote: Survive
Medium Dog: Survive
Large Dog: 93%
Wolf: 78%
Gorilla: 56%
Lg. Shark: 52%
Sm. Shark: 78%
Wild Cat: 75%
Elephant: 63%
Lion: 60%
Bear: 56%
Alligator: 45%

I think this officially makes me a badass. ]]> Random Discussion jackflash333 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876812-i-have-56-chance-surviving.html Need laymans terms please for upper and lower filter http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876809-need-laymans-terms-please-upper.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:34:51 GMT :eek: I am new to understanding computers, even though I am 41. Can someone please explain to me what upper and lower filters are? why they are important and what happens if they are deleted? I really need elementary language please, and specific... :eek: I am new to understanding computers, even though I am 41. Can someone please explain to me what upper and lower filters are? why they are important and what happens if they are deleted? I really need elementary language please, and specific examples. I have just gone through a really frustrating experience of having my computer repaired and need to be better at speaking computer. Any help is appreciated. ]]> Random Discussion twobodes http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876809-need-laymans-terms-please-upper.html Canadian Internet ruled again by government and big business??? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876787-canadian-internet-ruled-again-government.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:28:22 GMT If you care about the Canadian Internet, please read about CRTC decisions here _http://www.consumersforinternetcompetition.com/the-issue-in-a-nutshell.aspx_ If you care about the Canadian Internet, please read about CRTC decisions here


http://www.consumersforinternetcompe...-nutshell.aspx ]]> Random Discussion bp936 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876787-canadian-internet-ruled-again-government.html Ten Laws Of Geekdom* http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876668-ten-laws-geekdom.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:27:26 GMT Ten Laws Of Geekdom* (http://www.scientificblogging.com/truth_universally_acknowledged/ten_laws_geekdom). ---Quote--- *Laws that should be formally on the books but sadly are only known in the collective Geek conscious. ---End Quote--- -- Tom Ten Laws Of Geekdom*.

Quote:
*Laws that should be formally on the books but sadly are only known in the collective Geek conscious.
-- Tom ]]> Random Discussion lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876668-ten-laws-geekdom.html Veterans Day http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876432-veterans-day.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:26:21 GMT *A day to honor all Veterans.*:up: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day A day to honor all Veterans.:up:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day ]]> Random Discussion poochee http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876432-veterans-day.html Lest We Forget.. http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876421-lest-we-forget.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:32 GMT Image: http://www.hollow-hill.com/sabina/images/remembrance-poppy.jpg ]]> Random Discussion franca http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876421-lest-we-forget.html NCAA Basketball Thread - 2009 - 2010 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876375-ncaa-basketball-thread-2009-2010-a.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:21:37 GMT Hey guys :)

The other thread expired, so I figured it was time to start a new one :)

Looking forward to this year's basketball season. UNC is ranked a lot higher than I was expecting this season :) Not expecting a repeat for a National Championship, but could definitely see them going deep in the Tournament :)

Let's get the discussion going :D ]]> Random Discussion smooth http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876375-ncaa-basketball-thread-2009-2010-a.html How many keys on your key chain? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876264-how-many-keys-your-key.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:51:04 GMT Another totally random thread...brought on for a reason:

Whenever I let someone borrow my keys for one reason or another (or even if someone just sees my keys) they comment that I have too many. I really doubt that I'm alone, though.

At the moment, I have 17 on my ring, and every single one has a purpose, with at least half being used almost daily.

At one point, I had broken them into two sets, the ones I use daily or almost daily (house key, library building master, etc.) and the second for anything I don't use as often (core keys, rooms I rarely need to get into or that aren't on a maser keyed system, file cabinets, etc.). The problem was, I'd end up someplace and not have the key I needed because I didn't take the infrequent set with me. As a result, they're now all on one ring so I can get into anywhere at any time.

So, how many keys do you carry around with you? ]]> Random Discussion JStergis http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876264-how-many-keys-your-key.html November 11 - Lest we forget. http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876004-november-11-lest-we-forget.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:39:23 GMT Once again the time is upon us to honour those that gave themselves in order that we could continue to enjoy the freedoms and privileges we have today.

I start a thread every year and it usually doesn't get much traffic but please take the time on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month to pay your respects. This is what one person I know said: "You don't have to be killed in action to give your life for your country".

]]> Random Discussion pyritechips http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/876004-november-11-lest-we-forget.html Kevin Federline In Talks For New Reality Show http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875953-kevin-federline-talks-new-reality.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:53:06 GMT

Britney Spears' ex-husband, Kevin Federline, is reportedly in talks to get his own reality show in the near future. The show, according to E! News, would be about Federline, his girlfriend, Victoria Prince, and possibly his two young sons with Spears, Jayden James and Sean Preston.

"Victoria is a big part of the series," a source told E! News about the reported show. "They are not engaged, but she lives with him full-time in his place in Encino."

If the show happens and Victoria is on it, the source says Britney will be fine with it, since Prince already has the pop star's "seal of approval." "Victoria and Britney first met before Britney's tour at Kevin's home," the source said. "They had a meeting face-to-face, when Victoria was home alone with the kids. It was awkward, but Britney was nice."

The source added that the former volleyball player is currently taking graduate classes online. "Victoria actually quit her entry-level job at Fox Sports in L.A. after meeting Kevin," said the source. "She's considering returning to volleyball, but isn't sure."

E! News reported that the show may happen with VH1, but couldn't confirm it. After starring alongside Brit in 2005's short-lived reality show "Britney and Kevin: Chaotic," Kevin reportedly had planned to be in another show in 2008 but canceled it due to Spears' public troubles at the time.
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/161...ne_kevin.jhtml ]]> Random Discussion 2010gal http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875953-kevin-federline-talks-new-reality.html I need examples of cloud computing... http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875924-i-need-examples-cloud-computing.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:20:43 GMT I'm trying to find examples of cloud computing for a homework. Heres what I've found so far:

Google Apps (Docs, Gmail, Maps)
Rapidshare
Skype
Youtube
AVG Online Scanner
Ebay
Amazon S3
Online Banking
Elastic Server on Demand
Yahoo Pipes
Op Source

Is ebay, rapidshare, youtube and AVG's online scanner forms of cloud computing?
If you have any other examples please post them.

Thanks ]]> Random Discussion yashiro81 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875924-i-need-examples-cloud-computing.html Solved: An Internet Search Challenge http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875747-solved-internet-search-challenge.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:22:37 GMT This is real simple....if you've got some time on your hands

There are several quotes attributed Jacob Chanowski splashed all over the web, but I can't find any evidence that the name belongs to a person who actually existed.

What do you think? ]]> Random Discussion iltos http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875747-solved-internet-search-challenge.html How do you get into doing technical stuff for theatre? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875708-how-do-you-get-into.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:15:16 GMT Currently i'm 17 and at school for another year then i hope to go and do a chemistry degree. But

at school one thing I've loved doing is lighting and any other technical stuff for school plays,

I do theatre studies as an A-Level and love the theatre despite being a scientist. Hopefully at

uni I can do plenty of this kind of thing for uni productions. But how do you get into this job

for real? Also what is it like doing this sort of work? ]]> Random Discussion Monika1 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875708-how-do-you-get-into.html <![CDATA[Why Doesn't The iPhone Have A Memory Card Slot??]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875607-why-doesnt-iphone-have-memory.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:25:26 GMT I just saw the iPhone Ssucks video on youtube and in the video the artist ask Steve Jobs why he hasn't included a memory card slot in the iphone.

What do you guys think? I mean the iphone is considered the best phone in the world right? So why doesn't it have a memory card slot?

here's the link to the kinda funny, kinda annoying but completely true video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggD3Hr1rVyA ]]> Random Discussion fiyahstotah http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875607-why-doesnt-iphone-have-memory.html Can Dogs be Hypochondriacs? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875344-can-dogs-hypochondriacs.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:41:59 GMT Another seemingly dumb question about dogs from me. And yes it is serious.
My dog, well actually Gene's mom"s dog, was itching and biting itself like crazy for a few days now. The dog does not need a bath, but I thought it maybe had fleas. I couldn't find any. I need to go back intime before I ask the question.

About two months ago, the dog bit and chewed its hair off in two patches. I started to administer Seabreeze ('eucalyptic oil' for unfamililiar but curious Brits and such). It worked, and soothed the spots to where the dog stopped biting itself silly. Anyway, I called the Seabreeze BooBoo medicine, and the dog would get excited evertime I said the name, as it would stop the itch immediately when administering.

Now, the dog biting silly again, but no hotspots, just biting and itching all over this time, and so I ask if he wanted the BooBoo medicine. He remembered what it was, and got excited, and I broke out the Seabreeze, and put it on the same spots that were itching months ago. he has not itched for hours now? Is that weird, or does anyone have animals that act hurt for attention maybe, or are hypochondriacs? ]]> Random Discussion Gabriel http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875344-can-dogs-hypochondriacs.html <![CDATA["911"..."Yeah, I just hit an elephant."]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875277-911-yeah-i-just-hit.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:52:24 GMT An escaped circus elephant caused a vehicle accident Wednesday night as it ran along North U.S. 81 Bypass near P&K Equipment.

The elephant escaped from the Family Fun Circus at the Garfield County Fairgrounds after being spooked.

According to Enid Police Department Sgt. Billy Varney, the couple in the vehicle were not injured. The elephant suffered a broken tusk, a hurt leg and bumps, bruises and scratches, he said.

“The vehicle side-swiped the elephant as it ran along the road. The vehicle was able to drive away,” Varney said around 10 p.m. Wednesday.

The elephant was loaded into a semi-trailer at 11:19 p.m.

The vehicle did sustain some damage. According to Varney, the elephant’s tusk tore a hole in the vehicle’s sheet metal.

One of the animal’s handlers with the circus was slightly injured as he tried to subdue the elephant, apparently suffering injured ribs.

Officers waited for Enid veterinarian Dwight Olson to arrive to sedate the elephant, Varney said. Once it was sedated, workers planned to load the elephant in a semi-trailer to transport it.

Video:

http://www.enidnews.com/archivesearc...309215215.html ]]> Random Discussion nopeeking http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875277-911-yeah-i-just-hit.html Visually Impaired suing Sony Online.... http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875148-visually-impaired-suing-sony-online.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:12:21 GMT http://www.gamespot.com/news/6239339.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;2 uhh... does this person even have a case? http://www.gamespot.com/news/6239339...dlines;title;2

uhh... does this person even have a case? ]]> Random Discussion Couriant http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875148-visually-impaired-suing-sony-online.html Job Advice http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875067-job-advice.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:19:02 GMT Hi, guys. I am anticipating a phone interview for a position as a Student Assistant Desktop Support Technician (PCs and Macs)at a large physics lab. I've not had many computer-related jobs and would love it if anyone who's worked in desktop support or anything similar can clue me in to what sort of questions to expect to be asked, as well as what would be good questions I should ask (besides the basics that are appropriate for any job).

Here's some quick background info about me in case it helps: I studied physics as an undergrad, no degree yet because I'm working on my senior thesis, completed some additional coursework in Software Engineering, don't have much Mac experience, 0 network experience besides trying to set up my own home Internet access...actually, I don't have much computer-related experience at all besides what I've learned in courses, a brief and unproductive internship doing simulations, and the everyday maintaining/fighting with my own PC and my sister's laptop.

Also, here's the job announcement I responded to:


Install, maintain and troubleshoot PC's, Macs, printers and related equipment including system upgrades, system documentation, and problem resolution relating to deskto hardware and software. Support desktop hardware, software applications, and peripheral components. Configure desktops for operation with TCP/IP protocols. Develop PC images, ensuring all security is implemented. Troubleshoot desktop software and hardware failures. Provide assistance to end users on the use of equipment and software. Support Senior Administrator and Network Administrator on hardware and software installations and upgrades. Provide input and adhere to PC hardware and software standards dinate and process incoming IT requests via phone, email, and in-person. Change daily backup tapes and ensure successful backup completion

Thanks for any help. ]]> Random Discussion tempusfugitive http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875067-job-advice.html Stories from the past http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875014-stories-past.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:49:53 GMT Can you remember back to being a child ? Did your parents read to you ? Can you remember your favourite book ? My dad used to read to me every night and mine was A Book of Nonsense Edward Lear (http://www.nonsenselit.org/Lear/BoN/index.html) Can you remember back to being a child ?
Did your parents read to you ?
Can you remember your favourite book ?

My dad used to read to me every night and mine was

A Book of Nonsense Edward Lear




There was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said, 'It is just as I feared!
Two Owls and a Hen,
Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built their nests in my beard!' ]]> Random Discussion Blackmirror http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/875014-stories-past.html Customer Abandoned Computer http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/874874-customer-abandoned-computer.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:28:19 GMT Hello I own and run a computer repair company in CT. I recently started the company and I am quickly learning about some of the non sense that can go on. I recently had a customer who required a ram upgrade and optimization of her PC. After... Hello I own and run a computer repair company in CT. I recently started the company and I am quickly learning about some of the non sense that can go on. I recently had a customer who required a ram upgrade and optimization of her PC. After completing the work I contacted the customer and she asked me to call her back in a few days when she got paid. A few days later I called and was forwarded to her voice mail, that was two weeks ago. I call her every other day about picking up her computer but always get the voice mail. My question is how long should I give her until her pc is labeled as abandoned? I figured I would send her a letter by mail and give her 30 days. What do you guys think? ]]> Random Discussion brandonbr http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/874874-customer-abandoned-computer.html Shooting at Fort Hood http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/874781-shooting-fort-hood.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:10:39 GMT *12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Shootings at Fort Hood in Texas* DEVELOPING: A shooting at Fort Hood military post in Texas left 12 dead, including the shooter and as many as 31 wounded Thursday, the Army said. The shooter was killed and two other... 12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Shootings at Fort Hood in Texas


DEVELOPING: A shooting at Fort Hood military post in Texas left 12 dead, including the shooter and as many as 31 wounded Thursday, the Army said.

The shooter was killed and two other suspects were in custody

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,572305,00.html

I have several friends active and on reserve that train down there. Please..... keep the families in your thoughts and prayers.

If I find out this hits close to home for me, I'll let you guys know. ]]> Random Discussion Drabdr http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/874781-shooting-fort-hood.html <![CDATA[IT Manager's Salary?]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/874181-managers-salary.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:43:17 GMT When I leave school I want to be an IT Manager. I was wandering; does anybody know the average salary for an IT Manager? I often wandered how much but never bothered to look it up. When I leave school I want to be an IT Manager. I was wandering; does anybody know the average salary for an IT Manager? I often wandered how much but never bothered to look it up. ]]> Random Discussion Callum_Dawson http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/874181-managers-salary.html help me plan my vegas vacation http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873968-help-me-plan-my-vegas.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:58:09 GMT so I plan to take a trip to vegas for thanksgiving with my gf. Seeing that i've never been there before, I would like some suggestions as to what to do and what to see. We are not heavy gamblers, so we dont want to spend a majority of our trip there. not too heavy into the bar scene either. Really, just the touristy stuff. Seeing and experiencing what is unique to vegas.

Plan so far:

Wednesday - First part of the day, fly to vegas. second part of the day - ________
Thursday - _______
Friday - Spend part of the morning black Friday shopping. second part of the day - _______
Saturday: - First part of the morning ________, second part of the day -fly home.

I dont know what to fill in with the blanks.

Couple of thoughts:
- Am I spendng too little time in vegas? On paper, it sounds like I need to spend more time there and maybe fly back on sunday. What do you guys think?
- I want to maximize every day, so I want something to do at all times until bed time.
- Since I"m in vegas already, I might as well experience the different casinos. maybe $20 in each of the major ones. What do you guys recommend?
- What good shows are available? ]]> Random Discussion semidevil http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873968-help-me-plan-my-vegas.html <![CDATA[New product idea to help parent's save money]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873523-new-product-idea-help-parents.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:24:18 GMT Hello, I am a student at Boston University. My team and I are working on a project where we have to come up with a new product idea to sell to consumers. Our product idea is an extendable hockey stick for youth players aged 6 to 12. If anyone knows... Hello, I am a student at Boston University. My team and I are working on a project where we have to come up with a new product idea to sell to consumers. Our product idea is an extendable hockey stick for youth players aged 6 to 12. If anyone knows the game at all, youth players purchase sticks and cut it down to size according to the child's height. Children eventually out grow their sticks and parents are forced to purchase a new stick every time he or she grows a few inches. Our product idea can save parents money and insures the child will have the right feel for the stick at all times.

This is not spam or a PSA. Our team just needs help figuring out if this product is marketable or profitable.

Please take our quick survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp...ocgQ_3d_3d
The demographic question at the end of the survey is completely optional. If you do not feel comfortable answering your age or your annual income, you do not need to.

Thanks! ]]> Random Discussion kevinlnyc http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873523-new-product-idea-help-parents.html <![CDATA[You DID buy the kind that you DON'T like... right???]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873231-you-did-buy-kind-you.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:51:44 GMT You mean CANDY?

And what kind would THAT be??? That I DON'T like? Cause I like it ALL!!!

Well? Are you gonna' start building your winter coat (of adipose) tomorrrow? Think you can get it all gone by Tuesday?

Remember, your dentist is countin' on you bringin' in all your rotten choppers!
]]> Random Discussion TRS-80 vet http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873231-you-did-buy-kind-you.html That was a waste of money http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873227-waste-money.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:12:01 GMT I wanted to build another PC for my kids (so they will stay off of the wifes PC). So I built one yesterday with parts I have laying around the house: ECS KV2 Lite MOBO Athlon64 X2 3800+ 2GB PC-3200 RAM 160GB SATA HD DVD burner ATI AIW 9800 Pro... I wanted to build another PC for my kids (so they will stay off of the wifes PC). So I built one yesterday with parts I have laying around the house:
ECS KV2 Lite MOBO
Athlon64 X2 3800+
2GB PC-3200 RAM
160GB SATA HD
DVD burner
ATI AIW 9800 Pro
Windows XP Pro SP3

It's a pretty decent machine for free. :)

Next I decided it would be cool to hook it up to my 40 inch HD TV. So I went out and bought a wireless keyboard & mouse using the Bestbuy gift card I got two years ago.

Got that set up and set the graphics card to use the TV's 1920 X 1080 native resolution. Works great, except I can't read text on the screen while sitting on the sofa 8 feet away which is the only reason I bought the wireless keyboard & mouse. ]]> Random Discussion Frank4d http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873227-waste-money.html How would you setup a new Internet Cafe today? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873182-how-would-you-setup-new.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:47:20 GMT Internet Cafe's in Africa are still very important for people who can't afford a computer, connection, etc. I've helped with the creation of a couple of places but have always felt there must be a better way.
With everyone's collaboration, incredible knowledge & experience, I hope to create the best internet cafe possible.
  1. We have very limited funds. We have 10 new though bottom of the range computers.
  2. Our combined knowledge is good but not expert.
  3. We don't require gaming and we will use opensource software running on Windows XP such as OpenOffice, Paint .net.
  4. Bandwidth is very expensive $6 per GB so shaping is important.
  5. Usage/billing must be strictly & easily controllable to avoid staff from being able to cheat the system.
  6. VoIP calls must have bandwidth priority
Here are just a few question that jump to mind...
Can more than one station be created on one computer?
Can some sort of server be used to help reduce bandwidth costs as many people visit the same sites?
Can bandwidth be shaped to ensure VoIP calls are clear and web pages have priority over media such video streaming.

Thank you for your time.

Jivan Naveen ]]> Random Discussion jivannaveen http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873182-how-would-you-setup-new.html <![CDATA["at" vs "on"]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873054-vs.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:15:31 GMT Is it possible to say both "at the other hand" and "on the other hand" or is only one of them right? ]]> Random Discussion m00cka http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873054-vs.html Before You Give to Charity, Check These 3 Sites http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873010-before-you-give-charity-check.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:48:16 GMT Before You Give to Charity, Check These 3 Sites.

If you're among the majority of U.S. residents who does have a job, maybe it's time to give. If you're one of the unemployed or underemployed, maybe you have time to volunteer.

Looks like a good way to find a great nonprofit for your donation!

-- Tom ]]> Random Discussion lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/873010-before-you-give-charity-check.html <![CDATA[Buying stuff on Ebay - I don't get it]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872894-buying-stuff-ebay-i-dont.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:06:35 GMT I have never used Ebay before, but I am looking for something and I figured I would try Ebay. I looked around, and I cannot help but feel like everyone is trying to rip me off. Really.

I'm looking to buy a soprano saxophone. I'm not a professional or anything, so a used sax is fine with me (though I have standards on quality, I'll get to that.). I thought "Hey, I'll check out Ebay. Maybe there is some dude out there who is switching instruments or whatever and wants to sell his used sax." So I look up the listings for "soprano saxophone," and there are tons and tons of soprano saxes available. They aren't a common instrument, I was surprised there were so many results. Many of them were for mouthpieces or reeds, but far too many were for full saxophones.

Another thing that was odd was they were all incredibly cheap, but all said "NEW SAXOPHONE! **BEST**" and many had the same exact picture. Sopranos aren't usually cheap, especially when they are new. High quality sopranos easily run $2,000. I look at the details for the listing, and they seem really, really advanced, yet really vague. I mean, there is some serious HTML knowledge behind these descriptions. None of these are "average Joes" selling their used saxophone. I mean, sure, you'll run into a musician with some good HTML skills once in a while, but there is surprising consistency with the level of detail in these descriptions.

In addition, they are incredibly vague. They never offer a serial number, date, country of origin, or even the name of the company that made it. The company logo is always engraved into the bell of the instrument, there is no way that the seller would miss it. It is also among the most important things to know about an instrument before you buy it. There is a big jump from a Yamaha beginner sax and a Selmer beginner sax.

Next, I look at the reviews for these sellers. They never cease to astound me. All of them have 99.6% or greater, each with dozens, even hundreds of reviews. I take a look at them, and they all seem the same. "Excellent shipping! Fast!" "Perfect seller! A+" "I loved it!" "Great communication! AAAAAAA++++++++" "WOULD BUY AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT A+." Only in the few negative reviews do I ever find anything constructive said about the seller, and the negative reviews seem like horror stories compared to the positive ones "My 'new' iPod had scratches on the back" or "I paid and the seller disappeard. Mean and irresponsible." I worry that the majority of the reviews are fake, meant to bump up the buyer's confidence.

Am I being scammed, or can I trust Ebay? I would really like to buy a used saxophone without paying $800, but I don't want to end up with a cheap chinese pile of crap from a scam artist. Am I just paranoid? ]]> Random Discussion Waldo_II http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872894-buying-stuff-ebay-i-dont.html Answering that age-old lament: Where does all this dust come from? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872708-answering-age-old-lament-where.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:27:02 GMT Answering that age-old lament: Where does all this dust come from? (http://www.physorg.com/news175953318.html). *Where does it come from? Scientists in Arizona are reporting a surprising answer to that question, which has puzzled and perplexed... Answering that age-old lament: Where does all this dust come from?.

Where does it come from? Scientists in Arizona are reporting a surprising answer to that question, which has puzzled and perplexed generations of men and women confronted with layers of dust on furniture and floors. Most of indoor dust comes from outdoors. Their report is scheduled for the Nov. 1 issue of ACS' Environmental Science & Technology.


Most indoor household dust that collects on furniture and floors actually comes from outdoors, a new study finds. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

-- Tom ]]> Random Discussion lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872708-answering-age-old-lament-where.html Laptop warning .... http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872489-laptop-warning.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:14:21 GMT .... in case you live with a blonde ..... Image: http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x43/LANMaster269/laptop.jpg ;) :D .... in case you live with a blonde .....




;) :D ]]> Random Discussion LANMaster http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872489-laptop-warning.html Juno behaving worse than usual http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872181-juno-behaving-worse-than-usual.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:44:56 GMT What is happening with Juno? Although it's been dialing up the same four New York City numbers I've used for several years, it's suddenly started dialing Guam, Indiana, and Syracuse, NY. When I try to connect with the Web, it will get a NY number after several tries. If I try to get just e-mail it only dials Guam, etc. (I have Windows 2000). I called their $1.95 a minute number for human (?) support and was told that there was "some problem" that would be fixed in three hours. That was three weeks ago.

Nobody seems to know anything at all about Juno, and they have a fake address in New York. Can anyone help? ]]> Random Discussion wiseword http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872181-juno-behaving-worse-than-usual.html Be a Greenie, dump your weenie http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872128-greenie-dump-your-weenie.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:40:52 GMT http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencetech/environment/article/716581--man-s-best-friend-mankind-s-worst-enemy ---Quote--- According to their figures, feeding a medium-sized dog for a year has twice the environmental impact of driving a luxury... http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencet...-s-worst-enemy


Quote:
According to their figures, feeding a medium-sized dog for a year has twice the environmental impact of driving a luxury SUV for 10,000 kilometres.
]]> Random Discussion Mumbodog http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872128-greenie-dump-your-weenie.html Solved: Anyone used windows 7? http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872078-solved-anyone-used-windows-7-a.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:04:06 GMT Has anyone used the new windows 7? I am on vista right now and haven't decided if I want to upgrade or just go with something else. I just thought it would be nice to get some random feedback before making a decision if you have a chance to post what you think. ]]> Random Discussion NERDYJOSEPH http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/872078-solved-anyone-used-windows-7-a.html Solved: posting a poll http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871699-solved-posting-poll.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:50:00 GMT Please tell me exactly what this means? Poll question and options? Guess I'm just dumb. ]]> Random Discussion saratogacva60 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871699-solved-posting-poll.html Four things I hate about Office 2007 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871683-four-things-i-hate-about.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:46:35 GMT I realize some of these are nitpicky, but these are the four main “features” of Office 2007 that frustrate me the most of any changes in Microsoft’s latest office suite. 1. *_The Ribbon_*- It’s not so much the whole idea of the ribbon that’s bad,... I realize some of these are nitpicky, but these are the four main “features” of Office 2007 that frustrate me the most of any changes in Microsoft’s latest office suite.

1. The Ribbon- It’s not so much the whole idea of the ribbon that’s bad, it’s just a few things about it that really should have been thought through a bit better. Take the placement of common tools, for instance. One Example: For years, I’ve been clicking “View -> Header/Footer,” but for some reason it’s now under “Insert.” Why is this? In my mind, the header and footer always exist, I just sometimes elect to leave them empty, thus, I am viewing them to change them, not inserting them. The other thing: Why can’t I customize it? I’m stuck with Microsoft’s very strange layout. I never use styles (usually, my documents only have a few different fonts and sizes, and I can remember them easily enough and apply them throughout the document without the help of styles), so why can’t I eliminate them from the Home tab, and replace them with something I do use? I really don’t mind the ribbon, if only it was set up a bit better and customizable as the toolbars were in the past versions of Office.

2. Docx Format- Why change the file format with a new version of Office? This creates a lot of confusion amongst users of different versions—many of whom are not tech-savvy enough to know to change it to a doc format upon saving, or to know why the file won’t open. We’ve gotten along with doc files for over 10 years, Microsoft. Why change them to something else? And a four-letter extension…correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought it was always a good idea to stick with three letter extensions as often as possible.

3. Default Settings- Whoever thought it was a good idea to make default 10pt spacing after paragraphs must have shunned English classes and essays their entire life. Never is it acceptable for one to put a space after a paragraph. …and a default font of Calibri at 11 pt. Why not stick with Times New Roman, a Serif font looks much more professional in my opinion, and Calibri is probably not a font that users of older versions of Office have. There’s other defaults that beg the question “Did they consult anyone about this?” but I won’t list them all and make this longer than I have to.

4. Print Layout for Everything- Apparently Microsoft thought it was a good idea to make a document you’re editing look exactly like it will when you print it. Don’t understand what I’m talking about—take a table, for example. In Office 2000, when you inserted a table and eliminated the borders you would still have a faint gray line where the borders would be (until you went to print preview). This helped in editing the table enormously. In Office 2007, when you eliminate the borders, they’re gone. You’ve got nothing to work with, so it’s impossible to tell where the table is. The whole point of eliminating the borders is to have some sort of organizational structure visible during editing, but not in the final product. Why eliminate things that help in the design process?

Anyone agree with me or have anything to add? There's other, more minor things, and there are things I like about it, too. I wouldn't trade Outlook 2007 for anything, for example. ]]> Random Discussion JStergis http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871683-four-things-i-hate-about.html <![CDATA[Music Video's]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871586-music-videos.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:43:21 GMT Does anyone know of any good music video sites where downloading the video's isn't a problem ? I'm willing to pay for the vid's if I have to. ]]> Random Discussion Robert the Bruce http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871586-music-videos.html <![CDATA[I know this is a Nigerian scam, but, this PayPal twist I haven't seen.]]> http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871581-i-know-nigerian-scam-but.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:18:32 GMT I ran a laptop for sale on CraigsList and got this reply. I know it's a scam; but, I am interested in knowing how this scam works, in particular how one could put money into my PayPal account and then in some way profit by getting it back, or maybe not actually putting it there in the first place.

Can someone explain this in detail to me?

Hello Alex,
Thanks for getting back to me... The item is a gift for my Son who
is currently studying in a Missionary college in West Africa
Nigeria... I won't be able to come for a pick up which I normally
do... My job doesn't give me time anymore as i am now in Australia for
an assignment...I will love it mailed to him via Usps Express Mail
EMS... I will be paying you through PayPal... PayPal is 100% easy and
fast... You can easily set up a PayPal account at (www.PayPal.com)
incase you don't have one... I will be paying you a total of $300 to
cover both your cost price and shipping to West Africa Nigeria.


Hope to read from you soon. ]]> Random Discussion Alex Ethridge http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871581-i-know-nigerian-scam-but.html Google Wave Nomination/Invitation Help http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871456-google-wave-nomination-invitation-help.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:34:10 GMT Does anyone have a spare Google Wave nomination/invitation? If so, please PM me. In the spirit of giving back to the kind person who can help me out with the Google Wave invitation and to community at large I'll share the following site where great software deals can be found...
http://www.boomerapp.com/ ]]> Random Discussion johnvrooman http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871456-google-wave-nomination-invitation-help.html MMA buzz http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871014-mma-buzz.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:49:28 GMT I saw a post at digg.com the other day that CBS is going to carry a bout between Fedor and Rogers on Nov. 7, 2009 at 9PM ET. Can CBS make Fedor mainstream?... I saw a post at digg.com the other day that CBS is going to carry a bout between Fedor and Rogers on Nov. 7, 2009 at 9PM ET.

Can CBS make Fedor mainstream?

CBS had mixed reviews last year when they promoted three MMA cards last year under the banner of the now-defunct EliteXC. The first and last events, bolstered by Kimbo Slice and Gina Carano, were unqualified ratings triumphs. The second, void of fighters with crossover appeal, drew poorly. What will happen with the Fedor, the World's Toughest Man?

I sure hope Gina Carano is on the card - she's my fav MMA female fighter.

-- Tom ]]> Random Discussion lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/random-discussion/871014-mma-buzz.html