Re: [CGUYS] E-mail

2007-08-28 Thread Richard P.
had to do steps 1-4 to get my email working again. What follows is from Webroot's Support Page: http://support.webroot.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=776 Hope this helps. Richard P. Several options are available in order to try and resolve an E-mail Communication issue with Zone Alarm

Re: [CGUYS] Replacing Vista with XP

2007-09-01 Thread Richard P.
For what it's worth, you can still get XP out there, and at a good discount in some cases. I just bought an XP PC for $227 at Circuit City. Micro Center and Dell still sells them as well. Richard P. Dan Blum wrote: Hello all; My wife's three year old Dell desktop got fried in lightning

Re: [CGUYS] Wireless in the UK ?

2007-09-04 Thread Richard P.
Points, I don't know. Another option would also to purchase a Vodafone 3G datacard if within range. Look at www.vodafone.co.uk or http://www.vodafonebusinessshop.co.uk/3GUsbModem.html - Pricey though! Regards, Ian Good luck, Richard P. tom.chambers wrote: Listmembers - When I last

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread Richard P.
service they now have but be very careful going into it to make sure they can do (and are competent enough), what they say they will do. Richard P. Michel Lowe wrote: I'm spending about $95/month for Comcast's digital silver package (most digital channels, HDTV plus HBO). My phone bill from Vz

[CGUYS] Desktop Memory

2007-09-12 Thread Richard P.
-4200 MB/sec Type240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM Thanks in advance, Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [CGUYS] Anti-virus

2007-09-27 Thread Richard P.
holes. Good Luck Richard P. A coworker of mine just bought a new Dell computer (with Vista) and her free Norton Anti-Virus (spyware blocker etc) has expired. She turned to me to ask me if she should renew it or get something else and if so what. I told her I couldn't answer it because as she

Re: [CGUYS] Anti-virus

2007-09-27 Thread Richard P.
with spyware, you'll wish you had gotten the best protection installed ahead of time. After the fact is probably too late. Just my opinion... Richard P. rlsimon wrote: I switched from Norton 2003 to Avast and it seems to work well. I have dialup via ATT via proxy accelerated ...do I need ZoneAlarm

Re: [CGUYS] ISO Recommendation: LCD Monitor

2007-10-01 Thread Richard P.
What are the specs/model# of the Acer? Thanks in advance, Richard P. gerald wrote: I went from a 21 cornerstone(big deal) to a 19 Acer(throw in) I could not believe how much better the Acer was. wife just got a 24 iMac. monitor is superb. has stupid gloss finish, so if bright lights

Re: [CGUYS] LCD Monitor aspect ratios

2007-10-02 Thread Richard P.
the 16:10 shouldn't bother me (I'm not Vista yet either). I saw one today and it really looked good but they were out of stock until??? Richard P. Tony B wrote: The monitor market changes weekly, so it's sometimes hard to rely on product reviews for the latest deals. But this quote from

Re: [CGUYS] OT:Cell phone do not call

2007-10-02 Thread Richard P.
. I don't know if text message spam is covered under Do Not Call (?). Richard P. Michel Lowe wrote: It's a good idea to register your LAND LINE with the do not call registry if you haven't already, but it is unnecessary for cell phones. -Mike

Re: [CGUYS] Power Off?

2007-10-07 Thread Richard P.
shutting them all down is worth trying because while they don't consume much power individually, I'm sure cumulatively (nationwide/worldwide), it would make a big impact. My computer is set to hibernate automatically, along with the monitor. Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: Interesting poll

Re: [CGUYS] Power Off?

2007-10-12 Thread Richard P.
FYI, I tried powering up both router and modem simultaneously and they booted up ok. I guess the router did wait for the modem to get going first. Thanks for the feedback from all parties; it's always a good learning environment. Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: Actually, this isn't *strictly

[CGUYS] FTP access through VPN problem

2007-10-23 Thread Richard P.
, Richard P. * == 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

Re: [CGUYS] I HATE FLASH!! And I love Flash.

2007-10-23 Thread Richard P.
. Richard P. b_s-wilk wrote: Flash is OK for YouTube. It's wonderful for ads, since I use Flashblock. Now I'm not distracted with flashing and blinking ads. I HATE FLASH for content on web sites. I can't view the site at all without waiting for it to load, even though it was much faster without

Re: [CGUYS] OT:Cell phone do not call

2007-10-25 Thread Richard P.
Register your phone https://www.donotcall.gov/ and then you will have some recourse. Most of the calls should stop after the registration kicks in. Good Luck. Richard P. Saul Goldberg wrote: I have gotten several spam calls on my cell phone. I thought this was outright illegal

[CGUYS] Missing Cable Lock Key

2007-10-25 Thread Richard P.
a new cable. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, Richard P. * == 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

[CGUYS] Do Not Call List

2007-10-30 Thread Richard P.
. http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/10/30/do_not_call_ever_again/ Richard P. TEXT OF STORY Scott Jagow: The national Do Not Call list went into effect four years ago. It was supposed to keep telemarketers from calling people on the list for five years, so you'd have to sign up

Re: [CGUYS] Company for creating graphics, computer programs

2007-11-01 Thread Richard P.
As one of the Flash bashers, I will say that this example is definitely a great use of Flash. I guess I shouldn't be bashing Flash so much as the misuse and overuse of good product. Thanks for showing me a great site and application. Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: http

Re: [CGUYS] Reliable, free broadband speed test sites?

2007-11-03 Thread Richard P.
. Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: Oh these are different, really interesting! Via my FIOS http://msiad.visualware.com/myspeed/db/report?id=7569896 About 50% faster than cable and very steady. This is what good service should look like. Via Comcast 5 minutes later http

Re: [CGUYS] Reliable, free broadband speed test sites?

2007-11-05 Thread Richard P.
Perhaps if he can increase his data buffer streaming may work adequately? Thanks for the feedback. Short of switching to Verizon, how does one (me), increase the data buffer so that streaming will work? Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: http://msiad.visualware.com/myspeed/db/report?id=7572187

[CGUYS] OT; Animator versus Animation

2007-11-05 Thread Richard P.
/Animator-vs-Animation-II-50891749 Richard P. * == 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

[CGUYS] LCD vs CRT Image Quality

2007-11-25 Thread Richard P.
=United+Statescrc=2910718424 Richard P. * == 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

Re: [CGUYS] Black Monday - to shop online or not?

2007-11-26 Thread Richard P.
FYI, at 10:00PM, I just now received, my Staples email advertisement for Black Monday sales, for one day only. A little late... I suppose their servers were all backed up. Richard P. Thus, web merchants are taking advantage of the perception that Black Monday brings bargains by raising

Re: [CGUYS] Stop Error Fixes?

2007-11-27 Thread Richard P.
On the 7F STOP ERROR, there was no script after the stop error code. On the 8E STOP ERROR, it was followed by: ... ar5211.sys-address F72BE067 base at F7299000, Datestamp 3F8Fd26F Does this help in narrowing it down? Thanks for all the research and pointing me in the right direction. Richard P

Re: [CGUYS] Color Change

2007-11-27 Thread Richard P.
I know more about TV's than monitors but I'm assuming this is a CRT and if so, maybe your green gun is going bad or has died all together, leaving only the blue and red guns. But that's just my guess. Richard P. wrote: Starting a few days ago, the tool bars changed color from white to pink

Re: [CGUYS] Stop Error Fixes?

2007-11-29 Thread Richard P.
, Richard P. Tony B wrote: None of that even sounds like STOP errors, all of which have a hex code ( Stop 0x000A or IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL). It sounds like regular Windows errors. Anyway, the only software you've mentioned is Norton AV. You can try uninstalling/reinstalling it. But know that often

Re: [CGUYS] Stop Error Fixes?

2007-12-01 Thread Richard P.
for their help and such on target advice. Richard P. This is a great starting point. I've updated the driver and the new one is digitally signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher so that should be good. Thanks for all the really helpful tips and I'll report back on how

Re: [CGUYS] MS IE 7

2007-12-03 Thread Richard P.
Upgraded 3 computers last week without incidents. It seems to work ok, but my primary browser is Firefox and I only use IE as a backup or for Windows Update. Richard P. Daniel Else wrote: Microsoft is pushing its Internet Explorer 7 pretty hard and through touting free phone tech support

[CGUYS] USB Turntable?

2007-12-03 Thread Richard P.
I'm looking to dub off some albums to CD and wanted to get recommendations for the best way to do this. I've heard of USB turntable, USB turntable/cassette combo, and USB converter. I would appreciate any thoughts and or recommendations. Richard P

[CGUYS] TIVO?

2007-12-05 Thread Richard P.
the time to watch the whole thing yet. Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: So buy an ATSC converter intended for televisions and go on using your DVR which will likely quite happily accept the signal from the converter and record it, then play it back in glorious NTSC. If you wait, you can even get

Re: [CGUYS] Outlook Express Problem

2007-12-06 Thread Richard P.
Outlook Express is set to be the default mail handler in Outlook Express/Options/Connections/Internet Properties/Programs. Let me know if you need more info. FYI, WinXP, SP2. Thanks Richard P. Andy Gallant wrote: What do you see on the Programs tab of Internet Options? -Andy Daniel Else

Re: [CGUYS] Outlook Express Problem

2007-12-06 Thread Richard P.
While I only use Thunderbird for email, in order to email photos, Fuji Pix will only accept Outlook Express as a mail handler therefore OE is set as the default. I'll check into Secunia Software Inspector but all of MS Updates are current (but I will double check). Richard P. Andy Gallant

Re: [CGUYS] Outlook Express Problem

2007-12-07 Thread Richard P.
a full backup first, just in case. Good luck. -Andy Richard P. wrote: While I only use Thunderbird for email, in order to email photos, Fuji Pix will only accept Outlook Express as a mail handler therefore OE is set as the default. I'll check into Secunia Software Inspector but all of MS

Re: [CGUYS] Antec KS188 re: case feet

2007-12-07 Thread Richard P.
If you can get a part number from your documentation or the company, then you might be able to do a search for them. Richard P. Christopher Range wrote: I know I am asking again. I contacted the company about the case feet problem. They sent me a set of feet but, they are the type that can

Re: [CGUYS] offlist Re: [CGUYS] Outlook Express Problem

2007-12-07 Thread Richard P.
for choices. Thanks for your help and I'm still game to try anything else. Thanks, Richard P. Andy Gallant wrote: offlist seems weird - can you run Start All Programs Accessories Address Book all by itself? can you do so as a limited user? when you reinstalled oe, were you offered any choices

Re: [CGUYS] Antec KS188 re: case feet

2007-12-09 Thread Richard P.
Carpet seems to generate a lot of dust, especially when it gets worn. Richard P. Tony B wrote: Any system that relies on unfiltered room air for cooling is going to get whatever comes along with that air. Some rooms just seem to generate tons of debris while others very little. It seems

Re: [CGUYS] Antec KS188 re: case feet

2007-12-10 Thread Richard P.
collection, it will accumulate inside the case (that's fan-cooled), whether it's open or not. Don't know if all this applies to computers as well but that's my .02 worth. Richard P. Christopher Range wrote: John H. Davis wrote: Christopher Range wrote: While it is staying cool, it still gets

Re: [CGUYS] Windows to Apple migration?

2007-12-12 Thread Richard P.
How is the battery life on the Macbook and are there battery options (size)? Is it ok to go with the low-end model ($1099), with the 80GB drive/1GB RAM or does that create future upgrade issues? Thanks, Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: A friend who has used Windows forever is looking to move

Re: [CGUYS] Windows to Apple migration?

2007-12-12 Thread Richard P.
the main opening? Thanks again, Richard P. Tom Piwowar wrote: Is it ok to go with the low-end model ($1099), with the 80GB drive/1GB RAM or does that create future upgrade issues? It depends. It has 2 memory slots. Only one is easy to get to. So ideally you want it to come with 1024

Re: [CGUYS] Windows to Apple migration?

2007-12-13 Thread Richard P.
This sounds good and thanks to all who responded. I have passed this info along to the requester who will be getting the MacBook next week. One day, I'll be lucky enough to make the move to Mac also (read $). Richard P. wrote: I bought a MacBook 2.16MHz Core Duo in September. I upgraded

[CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?

2007-12-13 Thread Richard P.
will be welcome. Thanks in advance. Richard P. * == 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

Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?

2007-12-14 Thread Richard P.
/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=2C26E916nplm=TL349LL/A The car/stereo connector cable, will any cable do or is it special to Apple. Apple wants $20 for it. Also, is the Apple Care Protection plan recommended? Downloaded the iTunes last night so I'm ready there. Thanks, Richard P. John wrote: You can start

Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?

2007-12-14 Thread Richard P.
That would be a tough act to follow, especially at this late date. At least I know what to shoot for. We got the 8GB so that should hold us for a bit. Richard P. David wrote: I love my 4g nano, but would recommend something larger. You don't really want to have to manage playlist. You just

Re: [CGUYS] Video Editing on an INTEL desktop.

2007-12-16 Thread Richard P.
Some editing manufacturers tell you to turn off any anti-virus software while working with video files, and then turn it back on later when you are not editing. Don't know if this will help, but thought I would mention it. Richard P. Daniel wrote: The ULEAD Movie Factory bundled with Canon

Re: [CGUYS] iPod Recommendations?

2007-12-16 Thread Richard P.
Thanks for the great recommendations. I ended up at 5-Below today and found the Speck Toughskin for $5, along with a wall power supply and a 12v charger, also $5 each. I'll work on the cable this week. We appreciate your sharing your experiences. Richard P. b_ wrote: You can buy cases online

Re: [CGUYS] External hard drives: brand comparison

2007-12-19 Thread Richard P.
It looks like SMARTReporter is for Macs. Is there a SMART diagnostic utility for WinXP that you would recommend? Thanks, Richard P. Tom wrote: I use HDD Health to monitor SMART status, but it doesn't work with USB drives, maybe because of the specs of the USB to EIDE interface. What

Re: [CGUYS] firefox crashing

2007-12-20 Thread Richard P.
Just for reference, my Firefox version 2.0.0.11 appears to be stable on my Compaq XP SP2, with no apparent issues. Any symptoms? Richard P. gerald wrote: I have firefox 2.0.0.11 loaded on an xp machine(oem compaq). it is not very stable. it goes down more than once a day. this is sort

Re: [CGUYS] Upgrade the video card?

2007-12-27 Thread Richard P.
be able to load quickly. Richard P. What's slow is painting the thumbnails of a few hundred photos (1.5-3 Mb apiece) located in a folder on the hard drive. The upload is equally slow in Windows explorer or my apps (Corel Ulead or Photoshop Elements Organizer). Most especially, when I weant

[CGUYS] Audio Conversion?

2007-12-29 Thread Richard P.
? Thanks in advance. Richard P. * == 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

Re: [CGUYS] Audio Conversion?

2007-12-29 Thread Richard P.
except with an iPod. What would be best for archive (other than going back to cd which will come later after I get the cassettes/records dubbed over). Thanks Richard P. mike wrote: Why wma for permanent archive? Mike On Dec 29, 2007 2:12 PM, Richard P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks

[CGUYS] Happy New Year!

2007-12-31 Thread Richard P.
Happy New Year (at least in the eastern time zone), to all on the list. Thanks to everyone who has helped us all to get through another computing year. Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following

Re: [CGUYS] Audio Conversion?

2007-12-31 Thread Richard P.
://www.remoteaudio.com/hn7506.htm Richard P. Eric wrote: Most of us have ears that are somewhat damaged and they will only be getting worse as time goes by. So for a personal music collection it would be silly to use any technology that is better than what one can hear. I never spent a lot

Re: [CGUYS] Just a silly observation

2008-01-01 Thread Richard P.
out there but most stations realize that it is an extremely important issue. Richard P. I pretty much assumed that it was a function of my being on satellite and assumed that folks using cable or off the air didn't have that problem. Does anyone know why something like that should be happening

Re: [CGUYS] Just a silly observation

2008-01-01 Thread Richard P.
financially risky. Richard P. Last night, in observing the various New Year's Eve broadcasts, this problem was in stark evidence. In fact, last night it was not just the sound that was not in sync, it was the time as well. Some TV broadcasts were as much as four or five seconds behind or ahead

Re: [CGUYS] Just a silly observation

2008-01-01 Thread Richard P.
is actually live anymore. It's too financially risky. Richard P. Last night, in observing the various New Year's Eve broadcasts, this problem was in stark evidence. In fact, last night it was not just the sound that was not in sync, it was the time as well. Some TV broadcasts were as much

Re: [CGUYS] RIAA

2008-01-01 Thread Richard P.
So does this mean that they can start looking at one's iTunes list on Apple's servers to see what has been transferred? Richard P. And now our friends at RIAA say that making any copy of a CD is a violation to be pursued by their bevy of lawyers. http://tinyurl.com/275vks

Re: [CGUYS] Just a silly observation

2008-01-01 Thread Richard P.
There are some devices out there which claim to lock the audio/video sync from beginning to end but they require a totally digital plant and path in between. Any analog device in the chain breaks the lock. It will be years before all analog equipment is removed from the chain/path. Richard P

Re: [CGUYS] Just a silly observation

2008-01-01 Thread Richard P.
dumping the quality control of manufactured products into the comsumers lap :o Richard P. Most do, but that's my point. Why can't the formats be like the internet and each frame of both audio and video be numbered? Why is the audio only synced to the video by visual cues? And if that's set

Re: [CGUYS] Audio Conversion?

2008-01-01 Thread Richard P.
Another reason for me to get a Mac one day but until then I'll just have to be envious. Richard P. I also want to be able to make cd's out of my records/tapes and I don't know that this is easily doable in iTunes. Stick a blank CD into the Mac while running iTunes and press record

Re: [CGUYS] Audio Conversion?

2008-01-02 Thread Richard P.
accessible is better than no music at all. Richard P. The original poster asked how to convert and transfer ANALOG sources to digital format for both archival purposes as well as casual use with iTunes... Well not exactly. Richard's question was... What is the best way to save

Re: [CGUYS] RIAA

2008-01-02 Thread Richard P.
Maybe some of the local enforcement agency's will start a buy-back program to get these dangerous MP3 players off the streets :-( Richard P. This evening officers will be ready at pedestrian choke points like Metro stations to arrest iPod users in mass. The RIAA has chartered 100s

Re: [CGUYS] battery is weak, switch to ac power

2008-01-02 Thread Richard P.
? Richard P. My desktop computer recently began displaying a message that my battery power is weak and advises to switch to AC power. I am connected to AC power. The message comes from Windows XP, I think. What causes the message? I am connected to AC power thru a battery backup that comes

Re: [CGUYS] Just a silly observation: future???

2008-01-03 Thread Richard P.
to buy yet another antenna that is more directional than the omni-directional one I purchased specifically for these signals. The fun continues... Richard P. For that matter, digital signals in general are problematic if you're getting your TV over the air, without a cable or satellite hookup

[CGUYS] Recovering encrypted data?

2008-01-04 Thread Richard P.
A friend's flash drive was encrypted and they can't remember the user name which was setup. Is there a way to get back in to recover this data? Sandisk Cruzer 256 Thanks in advance, Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND

Re: [CGUYS] Recovering encrypted data?

2008-01-04 Thread Richard P.
That might work for the flash drive if it were not so bulky. It would help the person to have some secure way to keep track of all the usernames/passwords which are required to access the myriad of accounts that we all have to keep track of. Richard P. In order to keep this from happening

[CGUYS] USB Audio Interface

2008-01-04 Thread Richard P.
interface? Audacity seems to only be an editing software if I'm reading it right. WinXP media center Audacity 1.2.6 Thanks in advance, Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands

Re: [CGUYS] USB Audio Interface

2008-01-04 Thread Richard P.
this which didn't help. Thanks Richard P. You will need to tell the computer and Audacity to use the USB interface rather than the built in audio hardware. This may require a driver installation and may even require reading the directions gasp

Re: [CGUYS] USB Audio Interface

2008-01-05 Thread Richard P.
Behringer UCA202. It's a great unit but I just think that my computer or the Audacity program is muting my speakers while the interface is connected. The UCA202 does allow monitoring through headphones so that will work. I will try your suggestions along the way. Thanks, Richard P. What

Re: [CGUYS] USB Audio Interface

2008-01-05 Thread Richard P.
I'm not in the music business and this is my first Behringer product so I can plead ignorance, but I also don't place too much credence in an 8-year old blog. Just my 2cents. Richard P. Behringer has a very checkered reputation in the pro audio world ( see these for just the tip

[CGUYS] Aspire Laptop Comments?

2008-01-06 Thread Richard P.
laptops. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list

Re: [CGUYS] Upgrade the video card?

2008-01-07 Thread Richard P.
but it would be a waste of money. In the meantime, I will keep Spy Sweeper because of its interactive protections. For me, it's worth a slower boot time to not have to deal with the headache of reinstalling my operating system when it gets compromised. Richard P. Quentin Fisher wrote: A delayed

Re: [CGUYS] possible eBay scam: what to do?

2008-01-07 Thread Richard P.
Is anything on it? ;-) You must be one of the lucky ones. Time to play the lottery. Richard P. Wonder of wonders -- the software showed up today in the mail. This is more than a month after purchase, and three weeks after eBay closed the store

Re: [CGUYS] USB Audio Interface

2008-01-08 Thread Richard P.
the computer speaker muting is either intentional to prevent feedback or a conflict between the interface and/or the computer/Audacity program. I haven't found any documentation yet to support this but it doesn't matter at this point. Richard P. Re: [CGUYS] USB Audio Interface Behringer

Re: [CGUYS] DTV future

2008-01-08 Thread Richard P.
formats so I would have to concur with Tony; what you have now, transmission-wise, is it. They are cramming so many signals in the bandwidth that it doesn't take much to interfere. 5 years ago we weren't even allowed to put up 100% color bars due to analog interference. Richard P. Unlikely

[CGUYS] Exploding Laptop Battery

2008-01-09 Thread Richard P.
of lithium-ion batteries, which are used in mobile phones and laptop computers. Story from BBC NEWS: Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em

[CGUYS] iTunes Exclamation Problem?

2008-01-14 Thread Richard P.
, or is it one by one? Any suggestions? TIA! Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE

Re: [CGUYS] iTunes Can't Find Files Problem?

2008-01-15 Thread Richard P.
so that it will stay there? WinXP, iTunes 7.5.0.20 TIA Richard P. I've been working with iTunes and have discovered a problem that keeps showing up. I keep getting an exclamation point next to some songs without warning or reason, indicating that the song can't be found. I just spent

Re: [CGUYS] iTunes Can't Find Files Problem?

2008-01-15 Thread Richard P.
. Despite my attempts to develop carpel tunnel syndrome last night trying to sort this out, I have now gotten them all playing. Thanks again, Richard P. What is the proper/best sequence to get the music into iTunes so that it will stay there? WinXP, iTunes 7.5.0.20 Well, to start

Re: [CGUYS] What to charge for contract to develop web content?

2008-01-15 Thread Richard P.
Who said an independent contractor makes a living? ;-) Richard P. Sometimes I see the term web content development or developer. This seems closer to what I'll be doing. Would this still be closer to writing than web design? I don't see how an independent contractor could charge much less

Re: [CGUYS] What to charge for contract to develop web content?

2008-01-16 Thread Richard P.
. All of that gets thrown on the back of the freelancer. In my area, companies can expand or contract with the news cycle without being burdened by the the costs during a down time. Plus with the pay delay, they make money off of the interest. Just my 2 cents. Richard P. Hope not too off

Re: [CGUYS] Must see TV...Off Topic????

2008-01-16 Thread Richard P.
, thanks. Richard P. I think that we all need to keep an open mind (small as it may be) and many different opinions should be welcomed. When science sorts out the various opinions, then we will be closer to fact. An interesting and distressing series apropos this discussion is The Hidden

[CGUYS] Time Warner pay based on Data Usage?

2008-01-17 Thread Richard P.
Time Warner is floating a plan to pay for Internet based on usage in this Marketplace story: http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/17/timewarner/ Text follows below. Richard P. Thursday, January 17, 2008 Time Warner Cable plans to test a system in which Internet subscribers

[CGUYS] Security suite recommendations

2008-01-25 Thread Richard P.
they want to keep track of. What all-in-one PC security suite (real world), recommendations would you suggest (firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware), which are user friendly and get the job done? Thanks in advance, Richard P

Re: [CGUYS] Now...what is this?...

2008-01-26 Thread Richard P.
Did you try defragging in the safe mode? Richard P. Computers are forever surprising me... Now I am trying to defragment my C: drive and guess what shows in the lower bar? PROGRAM (C:) Paused for Volume Shadow Copy And...it seems that it will stay there... Any help? Thanks Marcio

Re: [CGUYS] Now...what is this?...

2008-01-28 Thread Richard P.
You're welcome. Richard P. Many thanks Richard. It worked! Marcio Did you try defragging in the safe mode? Now I am trying to defragment my C: drive and guess what shows in the lower bar? PROGRAM (C:) Paused for Volume Shadow Copy And...it seems that it will stay there... Any help

Re: [CGUYS] ebay experiences

2008-01-28 Thread Richard P.
. Richard P. gerald wrote: I'm pretty certain that all the mucking about is being done by ebay. after notify, i cannot get into my account with my password. my inquires to ebay have indicated they changed the password. maybe happens with fairly active accounts. i buy (only buy) at least 200

Re: [CGUYS] External Digital Receiver and OTA signals

2008-01-30 Thread Richard P.
Make sure that you'll be able to get a decent HDTV signal on a dependable basis first. Start with: http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx You should be able to see what is possible/impossible, reception-wise. As for tuner recommendations, others will have to weigh in here. Richard P. I

Re: [CGUYS] External Digital Receiver and OTA signals

2008-01-31 Thread Richard P.
. That and battery (or hand-crank-generator), operated radios. Richard P. Having an externally powered antenna still does not answer for me what we're supposed to do in a hurricane? Or an ice storm? When we need to get information from the airwaves, when cable and satellite are disabled, do we

Re: [CGUYS] Money 2006 Alternatives

2008-02-01 Thread Richard P.
This looks good. I had a lot of fun trying it out last night and it's comforting to know that I have the choice of keeping the files off-line. Thanks for the recommendation. Richard P. We use Quicken. http://www.truetestmarketing.com/quicken.htm?gclid=COHAjK-3oZECFRpdagodsXNzPw#home You

Re: [CGUYS] Money 2006 Alternatives

2008-02-01 Thread Richard P.
Thanks for the deals! Richard P. Staples deals - buy Turbotax [$10 rebate], get Quicken 2008 free [after rebate], plus lots of other F.A.R. software to choose, http://snipurl.com/1ypw7. Staples rebates work well, and you can do them online. Similar deal at Amazon: Quicken 2008 Deluxe

Re: [CGUYS] Fwd: Flash Class, Feb. 12-13

2008-02-01 Thread Richard P.
I hope this was accidental and that you are not posting prospective clients private information to the web. Richard P. Tom wrote: Subject: Flash Class, Feb. 12-13 Sent:2/2/20 3:23 PM Received:2/1/08 10:51 AM From: To: Hi Tom, I would like to enroll

Re: [CGUYS] AVG Trojan Detected?

2008-02-04 Thread Richard P.
of a preloaded program). If it has to do with AOL, it probably would be seen as a hazard but I'm just guessing. I don't know how AVG does it's detection process. Richard P. Does AVG detect virus based on a heuristic model where it finds Virus like behaviors. It may not know which virus

Re: [CGUYS] External Digital Receiver and OTA signals

2008-02-04 Thread Richard P.
Does anyone know if the converter boxes have their own power supply? If they are passive, then they might work with an existing a NTSC AC/DC TV. Richard P. Here is a link for the forty dollar coupon for a TV decoder for your analog sets. https://www.ntiadtv.com/home.cfm And btw

[CGUYS] AVG Trojan Detected?

2008-02-04 Thread Richard P.
will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an email send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] == * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE

Re: [CGUYS] another type of google map

2008-02-05 Thread Richard P.
Obviously, this is still a work in progress. It can't locate 400 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Richard P. Another interesting Google maps mash up is CrimeReports.com I'm impressed that it is so up to date. I see incidents from last week around my office in DC. Two

Re: [CGUYS] another type of google map

2008-02-05 Thread Richard P.
I think the bad stuff happens 1 block south :-D I'll try the site later. Thanks for letting me know. Richard P. Obviously, this is still a work in progress. It can't locate 400 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Is that a crime center? I thought the bad stuff happened

Re: [CGUYS] AVG Trojan Detected?

2008-02-06 Thread Richard P.
After looking into it, I see that AVG uses virus signatures as well as Heuristic Analysis. All definitions are up to date and have been updated daily and scans done daily since computer was new. Richard P. Mike Sloane wrote: To my knowledge, Panda is heuristic, but AVG depends on daily

[CGUYS] Cleaning up uninstalled software

2008-02-06 Thread Richard P.
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Re: [CGUYS] machine turned off, lost Thunderbird unread messages

2008-02-07 Thread Richard P.
When was the last time the folders were compacted? I encountered a situation where the emails wouldn't load in a folder (such as inbox), and after compacting the folder, the emails returned. Ended up going through and compacting all of the folders for prevention. Just a thought... Richard P

Re: [CGUYS] machine turned off, lost Thunderbird unread messages

2008-02-07 Thread Richard P.
Compacting folders is pretty much the same thing as deleting the .msf files. See Mozilla link: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Compacting_folders Richard P. Judy wrote: didn't there use to be something about deleting ??.msf? don't remember the other part of the filename

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