Re: [H] P9X79_WS with i7-4930K has failed me

[Christopher Fisk]

Should we do a sound off? lol

On Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 2:26 PM lopaka polena  wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone was still using the list. Hey Thane :)
>
> My recommendation would be all new everything and check your components
> once you have a running system. New cpu/mobo at least. If you know anybody
> with spare parts you could try to figure out what is still working but it
> will take more time
>
> lopaka
>
> <
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> >
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> >
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>
> On Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 3:15 AM Thane K. Sherrington <
> th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:
>
> > You are showing your age.  They are DIMMS now. :)
> >
> > I'd try a single DIMM in each socket.  Does this motherboard have a RAM
> > config button (some do).  If so, try that.
> >
> > Have you tried a different power supply?  I've had power supplies which
> > will power up the motherboard but not allow it to boot.
> >
> > T
> >
> > On 03-Dec-2023 3:54 p.m., _ Winterlight wrote:
> > > After 10 years my E6896_P9X79_WS with i7-4930K has failed me.   My
> > original setup was running fine but one day it wouldn’t boot and the
> board
> > reported a CPU error. I cleaned the dust off the board and did a major
> > cleaning of the CPU fan and heat sink and it seemed to run just fine. I
> had
> > a couple extra RAM SIMMS so I decided to install them. What I had
> installed
> > was 4 CRUCIAL DDR 3 4GB SIMM running at 1866. What I added into bank two
> > was two 8GB CRUCIAL DDR3 running at 1600. It didn’t seem to recognize all
> > the RAM so I went into the BIOS to try different settings. I enabled Auto
> > Memory frequency settings saved and exited out. This is when my troubles
> > began.
> > >
> > > The PC hung at post. I saw nothing on the screen just a black screen.
> > At first I thought something must of got corrupt so I tried auto flashing
> > the BIOS but it wasn’t working normally so I tried clearing the bios with
> > the on board pin, and finally I pulled everything off the board, removed
> it
> > from the case and let it sit in it’s box for a month. Then I cleaned
> > everything and put it back together but same problem.
> > >
> > > It occurred to me that maybe the CPU burned out when the fan slowed
> down
> > and then my memory bios adjustment finished it off. So I purchased a used
> > but tested CPU on Ebay and tried again. Same issue. I hate to just throw
> > this board away but I am out of ideas. Anybody have any ideas to jump
> start
> > the board? Thanks 
> >
> >
>

Re: [H] Win 2000 Pro SP4 Retail

[Christopher Fisk]

have you tried the stuff on archive.org?

https://archive.org/details/enwin2000prosp4_202001
https://archive.org/details/win2kproiso
https://archive.org/details/Windows2000_en-us

I don't have any of this stuff left.

On Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 11:17 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> Does anybody have a ISO of the Win 2000 Pro SP4 Retail disk. I have my
> original key but not the disk. Everything I have downloaded online has
> failed. I never even get to the key part. I get Eula failure, and can not
> fine NT4 because it is a upgrade install. So if you have a copy you
> personal bought and can iso and post I would appreciate it. Thanks 
>

Re: [H] G Suite Legacy Migration

[Christopher Fisk]

I'm still in a holding pattern as well.  I have heard that you can migrate
your google voice stuff to a regular free google voice account gmail
account.

I may transfer my stuff to the office 365 family thing which is $100/year.
Will get me the 6 users I need, but I'm not looking forward to the process.

On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 8:10 AM Dan Dexter  wrote:

> On 1/24/22 11:25, Christopher Fisk wrote:
> > Anyone else have a Legacy  G Suite account they were being spoiled
> with...
>
> Yep, same here. Still trying to figure out what to do. I've read that
> Google Voice tied to G Suite will also go away. The Voice that is for
> Workspace is a different product, paid separately, and can't migrate to
> from the free Voice (have to "port" my number to a cell service, then
> back). I will need to migrate that over to a free gmail account.
>
> My extended family uses G Suite so it's a major pain. Worst case, I'm
> thinking we'll just do the discount Workspace for a while at
> $3/account/month. Otherwise I'm looking at Google Domains for the email
> and calendar part, which is basically the cost I pay now just to
> register my domains.
>
>

[H] G Suite Legacy Migration

[Christopher Fisk]

Anyone else have a Legacy  G Suite account they were being spoiled with the
"We'll never charge you for this as long as it's a service" that is now
being forced to upgrade to a pay service?

I'm going through trying to decide what my best option is for migration
away for email and calendar. (Everything else I use will continue to work
on the new free subscription service level).

Options:


   - Microsoft 365 Family (Doesn't allow alternate email addresses -- would
   lose some of my alternate emails I signed up for things on) ($100/year for
   family plan)
   - Google Account & a VPS which forwards email for my domain to it ($5/mo
   or so and I would need to manage it)
   - Just pay for what I use currently ($30/mo worth of email accounts
   $360/year)
   - Just run a server at home (no static IP -- pretty much a non-starter
   there)

Ugh, no amazing options.  Maybe more options will show themselves soon.


Christopher Fisk

Re: [H] help

[Christopher Fisk]

Should we send the great dane with hot chocolate or brandy?

On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 7:25 AM Anthony Q. Martin 
wrote:

>
>

Re: [H] Windows 10 Pro Remote

[Christopher Fisk]

never leave RDP open to the internet.

On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 4:56 PM Dave Gibney  wrote:

> You need to know your ip (what's my ip websites) and port forwarding from
> your router to your work station Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, an
> AT 5G smartphone
>  Original message From: Bobby Heid 
> Date: 12/10/21  13:31  (GMT-08:00) To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Windows 10 Pro Remote TeamViewer was free for personal use
> if you don't connect to too manydifferent machines.-Original
> Message-From: Hardware  On
> Behalf Of _WinterlightSent: Friday, December 10, 2021 3:18 PMTo:
> hardware@lists.hardwaregroup.comSubject: Re: [H] Windows 10 Pro
> RemoteWow, 35 to 55 bucks a month annual subscription requiredI had no
> ideathis was so expensive. Too much for something I will need for a week!
> ThanksChrisFrom: Hardware <
> hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com> on behalf ofChristopher Fisk <
> christopher.f...@thefisks.org>Sent: Friday, December 10, 2021 6:49 AMTo:
> hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject:
> Re: [H] Windows 10 Pro RemoteThose instructions are just for PCs on the
> same network.For remote access across the internet teamviewer, logmein,  or
> similar iswhat you'll need.If you want to get all fancy you could go with
> setting up VPN between PCsusing something like hamachi.On Thu, Dec 9, 2021
> at 12:12 PM _ Winterlight wrote:> I have never
> used remote PC in windows 10 Pro. I have used it with > Windows> 7 Pro and
> Teamviewer for Win7 and 8 but never with 10 Pro. Now I have > need to do
> so. I want to be able to log on to my workstation from my > laptop in a
> remote location across the NET ... not from the LAN. Both > computers use
> the same version of windows 10.  So I look up MS > instructions and get
> this How to use Remote Desktop>>
> > Windows 10>> Use
> Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect > to a
> Windows 10 PC from afar.> Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows
> remote connections:> Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check, go to
> Start  > Settings  > > System > About and look for Edition. For info on how
> to get it, go > to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.> When you're
> ready, select Start  > Settings  > System > Remote > Desktop, and turn on
> Enable Remote Desktop.> Make note of the name of this PC under How to
> connect to this PC. > You'll need this later.> Use Remote Desktop to
> connect to the PC you set up:> On your local Windows 10 PC: In the search
> box on the taskbar, type > Remote Desktop Connection, and then select
> Remote Desktop Connection. > In Remote Desktop Connection, type the name of
> the PC you want to > connect to (from Step 1), and then select Connect.> On
> your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app >
> (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App >
> Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from > Step
> 1).  Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for > the
> connection to complete.>>
> --->> I am planning
> on using  on a laptop using my Google Fi account hotspot > but I am
> confused because these instructions don't explain how it > finds the named
> PC without a IP address or am I suppose to be using anapp.>> So should I
> use a Windows 10 App to do this securely... are there > additional security
> measures I need to be aware of ? Thanks>

Re: [H] Windows 10 Pro Remote

[Christopher Fisk]

Those instructions are just for PCs on the same network.

For remote access across the internet teamviewer, logmein,  or similar is
what you'll need.

If you want to get all fancy you could go with setting up VPN between PCs
using something like hamachi.

On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 12:12 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have never used remote PC in windows 10 Pro. I have used it with Windows
> 7 Pro and Teamviewer for Win7 and 8 but never with 10 Pro. Now I have need
> to do so. I want to be able to log on to my workstation from my laptop in a
> remote location across the NET ... not from the LAN. Both computers use the
> same version of windows 10.  So I look up MS instructions and get this
> How to use Remote Desktop
>
> 
> Windows 10
>
> Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a
> Windows 10 PC from afar.
> Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:
> Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check, go to Start  > Settings  >
> System > About and look for Edition. For info on how to get it, go to
> Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.
> When you're ready, select Start  > Settings  > System > Remote Desktop,
> and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.
> Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You'll
> need this later.
> Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:
> On your local Windows 10 PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote
> Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote
> Desktop Connection, type the name of the PC you want to connect to (from
> Step 1), and then select Connect.
> On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app
> (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App
> Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step
> 1).  Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the
> connection to complete.
>
> ---
>
> I am planning on using  on a laptop using my Google Fi account hotspot but
> I am confused because these instructions don't explain how it finds the
> named PC without a IP address or am I suppose to be using an app.
>
> So should I use a Windows 10 App to do this securely... are there
> additional security measures I need to be aware of ?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>

Re: [H] Licensing and new computer upgrade/transfer questions...

[Christopher Fisk]

Windows 10 is insanely good about swapping hardware now.  Just today I
imaged a drive from an old Second Generation core i3 to an 11th gen i5
without issue, it downloaded drivers for the motherboard and was ready to
go.

As was said, some programs you may need to go through the process of
reapplying licenses, but it depends on the app.

On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 7:06 PM Steve Tomporowski 
wrote:

> To be honest, I haven't turned on the old machine since it transferred.
> I believe most of the programs won't allow use on two computers.
>
> On 11/17/2021 7:04 PM, Bino Gopal wrote:
> > So are you still using all the programs/apps on both machines at the
> same time, and I'm curious-is that technically allowed...?  Or are you
> "supposed" to get a new license for each install on a new machine?  Or does
> it depend on the software...?  That's the things I'm mainly wondering...
> >
> >   BINO
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Hardware  On Behalf Of
> Steve Tomporowski
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 3:57 PM
> > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> > Subject: Re: [H] Licensing and new computer upgrade/transfer questions...
> >
> > Just a week or so ago, I transfered (image via Macrium) my C drive from
> an i7-8700 to a 5800X.  Win 10 had no problems with activation, acted as if
> nothing changed.  Office 2016, however, screamed that the hardware had
> changed and it needed to be activated/new key.  Some of my other programs
> whined about activating on a new computer, specifically Presonus Studio One
> and Waves plugins.  Both were easy fixes online.
> >
> > On 11/17/2021 6:40 PM, Bino Gopal wrote:
> >> Hey guys, picked up a new LG Gram laptop at Costco for $850...couldn't
> pass it up at that price given the specs and screen size of 17" (floor
> model, hence discounted a bunch from the $1250 normal price).
> >>
> >> In any case what I'm wondering is about licensing and transferring over
> programs and stuff.  I've got a bunch of software installed on my old MSI
> gaming laptop and do most licenses for most of these things let you have
> two or more copies installed on multiple machines at home or would I need
> licenses for each instance?
> >>
> >> And specifically, I'm trying to remember, what's the deal with both
> Windows 10/11 and MS Office now?  What I mean is the LG came with Win10,
> not 11, and I think it's free to upgrade to 11, but would you guys
> recommend doing that now before I get it all set up and install stuff, or
> to wait some time as I heard that 11 was missing some stuff?
> >>
> >> And as far as Office goes, I'm pretty sure I just bought a license for
> Office Pro Plus 2019 so I could have Outlook (all I mainly use it for
> actually).  Is that something where I'd be able to get another copy
> installed on the new laptop and running simultaneously or would I need to
> get another license?
> >>
> >> And I guess, is there theoretically an easy way to replicate my
> desktop/files/programs from one machine to another?  I mean nowadays, at
> least with iPhones you can just restore from an iCloud backup and I have to
> admit it's pretty nice for things to be that easy...  Is there anything
> like that in the Windows world?
> >>
> >> Thanks for any advice/tips guys!  Cheers!
> >>
> >>   BINO
> >>
> >>
>

Re: [H] G5 to G5

[Christopher Fisk]

I believe the google 1 app will do what you want through your google
account:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red

I haven't actually used this, newer versions of android support just
plugging your phones into each other using a USB cable.

It's certainly worth a try though.

On Mon, Aug 30, 2021 at 2:41 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> I own two Motorola G5 Plus phones that are identical except that the
> secondary one is in a lot better shape cosmetically then the primary one..
> I want to copy everything on the primary phone to the secondary phone.?
> There use to be a Motorola Migrate app for this but they ended it without
> any replacment.  I see lots of other migrate and clone apps ..all probably
> from China and I don't trust them .so any suggestions?
>
> thanks
> -w-
>

Re: [H] 1000Mbs up and 50Mbs down...or is it

[Christopher Fisk]

1000mb here is over $200/mo, I can't justify it when I already have 60mb
"included free" in my rent. (I use quotes around included free because my
rent went up $80/mo when they announced free cable with rent).

It does what I need.

On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 4:04 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> I would never of thought that I would spend the money or even justify a
> need for 1000Mbs internet service but at $75 per month with Sparklight I
> couldn't say no. However, once it was turned on I discovered some realties.
> From the beginning I was not getting more then 400Mbs. So Sparklight
> investigated and sent a tech out but by the time he got here they had fixed
> the problem in the line and the end of my coaxial tested 940Mbs. However,
> the tech pointed out that  my modem can't actually deliver 1000Mps even if
> it was advertised as such my existing Motorola 24x8 Cable Modem, Model
> MB7621, DOCSIS 3.0. Approved by Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Charter Spectrum,
> Time Warner Cable, and More. Downloads 1,000<
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077BL65HS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1>
> tested at  600 to 800 direct from the modem.
>
> But once it was plugged into my Ubiquity Edge X router all speeds dropped
> from 175 to 400 max. After a few days emailing Ubiquity  support it was
> determined that firmware updates had disabled offload modules and the
> router was governing the speeds. Offloading is used to execute functions of
> the router using the hardware directly, instead of a process of software
> functions. The benefit of offloading in EdgeOS is increased performance and
> throughput by not depending on the CPU for forwarding decisions. So once I
> was back to default settings the router shot up close to what the modem was
> delivering. Fortunately my unmanaged switches have performed as expected. I
> was beginging to worry that I would have to replace them.
>
> I had bought my modem in November from Amazon,and used it on a  200Mbs
> account but it was advertised at 1000Mbs so they were very good about
> taking it back and allowing me to  put the money toward this MOTOROLA
> MB8611 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem with 2.5G Ethernet, Approved for Comcast
> Xfinity Gigabit and More. I won't be using the 2.5G but it will future
> proof it.  Reviews show that people are getting a 1000 plus with this modem
> so it will be interesting to see what my performance is once it arrives.
>
> So the moral of this story is that if you get a 1000Mbs account don't
> assume your hardware is up to the task!
>

Re: [H] 1000Mbps down unlimited data

[Christopher Fisk]

Connect your laptop directly to the cable modem and try fast.com



On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 10:59 AM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> My small city has become pretty competitive for internet and TV service.
> Yesterday my Cable One  account, which has now become Sparklight, offered
> me a 1000Mbps down unlimited data , with 50Mbps up for 75 bucks a month and
> I jumped at it in as much as I was paying 65 bucks a month for 200Mbps down
> with 700GB cap and 10Mbps up. Once they made the upgrade I started speed
> testing. Before the upgrade I always test 190Mbps to 230Mbps down and
> 10Mbps up which is what I was paying for. However, since the upgrade I
> always get  50Mbps  upload test results but the fastest I have gotten on
> download is 382Mbps and most of the tests result are 175 to 250Mbps. I have
> tested this result directly off my Ubiquity Edge gigabit Router and even
> directly off my six month old  Motorola 24x8 Cable Modem, Model MB7621,
> DOCSIS 3.0.   Both of these will handle 1000Mbps. I have tested on multiple
> PCs with Intel gigabit Nics.
>
> So is this low download speed a failure of Sparklight to provide 1000Mbps
> or  because of a limitation of my NIC ?  In essence the network can now
> deliver 300 down to multiple PCs simultaneously but an individual NIC
> cannot achieve 1000Mbps down... is that what is going on?
>
>

Re: [H] Web site security issue

[Christopher Fisk]

Don't buy an SSL cert from Network Solutions.

Look up using letsencrypt.  They're free.

On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 3:47 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> It is http.  OK so when Network solutions is asking me to secure your
> website blah blah and buy a SSL Certificate from Network Solutions  that is
> what I need to do to make this work?
>
>
> 
> From: Hardware  on behalf of
> Jamie Furtner 
> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:52 AM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> Subject: Re: [H] Web site security issue
>
> You don't say if you're accessing the site via HTTP or HTTPS - I'd guess
> HTTPS. You need to have a valid certificate for HTTPS to work
> automatically for all clients (and some can't even be made to accept an
> invalid certificate manually). There's no way for a site to tell the
> client "no this certificate is valid" - or bad sites would just do that
> and malware would be even worse.
>
> You'll have to get a valid certificate for the site and configure the
> netsol host to use it. This is a great application for a free Let's
> Encrypt cert instead of a paid certificate (which I'm almost certain
> Network Solutions would be happy to sell you otherwise). You may be
> better off looking for a different host that does LE out of the box and
> just leaving DNS with netsol if they don't offer LE today.
>
> On 2021-01-26 12:29 p.m., _ Winterlight wrote:
> > I have a website hosted with network solutions. It is the cheapest one
> they sell. I don't want it to come up on search and I have robots.txt  in
> the root to prevent this.
> > I don't even have an entry page as I use it primarily to post accessible
> data for my own use. Occasionally, I will post something like a lease for a
> new tenant to review or a video for a friend to stream.
> > I think some of my friends are having trouble with my posted links due
> to a lack of some kind of security issues on my site. I don't have a
> problem with it as I just tell the browser to ignore it and let me through
> but my friends, particular using phones have a problem in that the link
> won't even appear. What is my site missing and how do I overcome this?
> thanks 
> >
>
>

Re: [H] Tracking possible rogue DNS?

[Christopher Fisk]

If you're just looking to get arp info you could always set your IP Address
temporarily on that range to see if they are truly local devices (and thus
able to retrieve their arp.)

You can run wireshark on your PC and see what traffic is going to/from.
The 193.27.228.0 network is registered to a Datacenter in Russia:
https://db-ip.com/as49505



On Thu, Jan 7, 2021 at 1:05 PM lopaka polena  wrote:

> I have multiple devices coming from a 193.27.228.0 range showing up on a
> 192.168.1.0 network. How can I find the rogue device easily? I can ping the
> devices but because they are in a different range I don't get any info from
> arp.
>
> lopaka
>

Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO

[Christopher Fisk]

An unwired UAP will talk to any other UAP it can see (unless you force it
to talk to a specific one).  That means a wireless can talk to another
wireless.  Or it can talk to a wired.

If a UAP is wired, it just uses that wired connection for it's connection.

I use the Unify devices at work, they get internet access out to the lifts
and some go multiple hops to do so.  Admittedly there is very little
traffic (scanning barcodes), but it works.  I anticipate it should work as
long as you have signal there.


Thanks!

Chris

On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 3:17 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> I finally got my Unifi UAPs sorted with all three UAPS connected updated
> and 99 percent WIFI user experience. Chris I have a couple of questions. My
> setup is two wired UAPs and one unwired.
>
> Does MESH only occur when dealing with wired to unwired and it is suppose
> to be automatic with Unifi?
>
> My unwired UAP resides in the attic above my garage. I have Powerlink
> network that I could use for that UAP but I am leery about trying that. Any
> thoughts?
> 
> From: Hardware  on behalf of
> Christopher Fisk 
> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 5:22 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> Subject: Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO
>
> You'll want to reset the unifi.
>
> I've encountered this in the past.  If you have a unifi device that is too
> old your management server won't be able to send the latest firmware or
> adopt it.  The fix is to reset the thing to factory defaults and then do
> the manual firmware update.  It's annoying, but not really that difficult.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 8:16 PM _ Winterlight 
> wrote:
>
> > you mean reset it in Unifi or paper clip in the button?
> > 
> > From: Hardware  on behalf of
> > lopaka polena 
> > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 4:22 PM
> > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> > Subject: Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO
> >
> > You can manually reset the access point so the default login and
> > password  will work. I had to do it once a while back when the access
> point
> > became unresponsive
> >
> > lopaka
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 3:50 PM _ Winterlight 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > thanks. but the problem is that even though I can see the SSH
> > > authentication user name and password in the Unifi configuration SSH
> > ​won't
> > > let me log in the credentials or anything else I have tried.
> > >
> > > Heads upIf anybody has Unifi UAPs do not upgrade to the 4.3x
> > firmware.
> > > I am not the only person having issues.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > From: Hardware  on behalf of
> > > Lubomír Čabla 
> > > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 2:32 PM
> > > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com  >
> > > Subject: Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO
> > >
> > > I see, try this:
> > >
> > > https://chrisjean.com/ssh-into-ubiquiti-access-point/
> > >
> > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 11:27 PM _ Winterlight <
> winterli...@outlook.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > this is a Ubiquiti UAP not a server.  There is a IP address  but no
> > user
> > > > name or server
> > > > 
> > > > From: Hardware  on behalf
> of
> > > > Lubomír Čabla 
> > > > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 1:51 PM
> > > > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com <
> hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> > >
> > > > Subject: Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO
> > > >
> > > > Use SSH is easy to use:
> > > >
> > > > 1. open command prompt
> > > >
> > > > 2. type 'ssh r...@server.com'
> > > >
> > > > where root = user name, server.com = domain name of server
> > > >
> > > > It will ask for a password for user root.
> > > >
> > > > I use it every day to connect to Solaris server.
> > > >
> > > > Lubomir Cabla
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 10:44 PM lopaka polena 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > You can download "putty" which is what I use for similar things,
> then
> > > > > secure shell (SSH) into device if you know the IP addy and login
> > > > > credentials. Looks like a DOS prompt where you type in commands and
> > > check
> > > > > responses.
> > > > >
> > > > > lopaka
> > > > >
> > > > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 1:40 PM _ Winterlight <
> > winterli...@outlook.com
> > > >
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I am trying to solve a Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point
> > > > > > (UAP-AC-PRO-US) problem(s) with Ubiquiti email support. They
> asked
> > me
> > > > to
> > > > > do
> > > > > > this>>
> > > > > >  > > share
> > > > > > the output of the following command?>
> > > > > > I know SSH is a Linux that is now available to use in Win10 Pro
> > but I
> > > > > have
> > > > > > no idea how to use it or why he wants to do this. Can somebody
> give
> > > me
> > > > > some
> > > > > > step by step instructions. Thanks
> > > > > > 
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO

[Christopher Fisk]

You'll want to reset the unifi.

I've encountered this in the past.  If you have a unifi device that is too
old your management server won't be able to send the latest firmware or
adopt it.  The fix is to reset the thing to factory defaults and then do
the manual firmware update.  It's annoying, but not really that difficult.



On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 8:16 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> you mean reset it in Unifi or paper clip in the button?
> 
> From: Hardware  on behalf of
> lopaka polena 
> Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 4:22 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> Subject: Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO
>
> You can manually reset the access point so the default login and
> password  will work. I had to do it once a while back when the access point
> became unresponsive
>
> lopaka
>
> On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 3:50 PM _ Winterlight 
> wrote:
>
> > thanks. but the problem is that even though I can see the SSH
> > authentication user name and password in the Unifi configuration SSH
> ​won't
> > let me log in the credentials or anything else I have tried.
> >
> > Heads upIf anybody has Unifi UAPs do not upgrade to the 4.3x
> firmware.
> > I am not the only person having issues.
> > 
> > 
> > From: Hardware  on behalf of
> > Lubomír Čabla 
> > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 2:32 PM
> > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> > Subject: Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO
> >
> > I see, try this:
> >
> > https://chrisjean.com/ssh-into-ubiquiti-access-point/
> >
> > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 11:27 PM _ Winterlight 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > this is a Ubiquiti UAP not a server.  There is a IP address  but no
> user
> > > name or server
> > > 
> > > From: Hardware  on behalf of
> > > Lubomír Čabla 
> > > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 1:51 PM
> > > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com  >
> > > Subject: Re: [H] SSH in Windows 10 PRO
> > >
> > > Use SSH is easy to use:
> > >
> > > 1. open command prompt
> > >
> > > 2. type 'ssh r...@server.com'
> > >
> > > where root = user name, server.com = domain name of server
> > >
> > > It will ask for a password for user root.
> > >
> > > I use it every day to connect to Solaris server.
> > >
> > > Lubomir Cabla
> > >
> > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 10:44 PM lopaka polena 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > You can download "putty" which is what I use for similar things, then
> > > > secure shell (SSH) into device if you know the IP addy and login
> > > > credentials. Looks like a DOS prompt where you type in commands and
> > check
> > > > responses.
> > > >
> > > > lopaka
> > > >
> > > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 1:40 PM _ Winterlight <
> winterli...@outlook.com
> > >
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I am trying to solve a Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point
> > > > > (UAP-AC-PRO-US) problem(s) with Ubiquiti email support. They asked
> me
> > > to
> > > > do
> > > > > this>>
> > > > >  > share
> > > > > the output of the following command?>
> > > > > I know SSH is a Linux that is now available to use in Win10 Pro
> but I
> > > > have
> > > > > no idea how to use it or why he wants to do this. Can somebody give
> > me
> > > > some
> > > > > step by step instructions. Thanks
> > > > > 
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: [H] Fwd: Officially Released 'burned' DVD movies?

[Christopher Fisk]

Good to know, I've never encountered these, but I do my movie purchases
digitally nowadays.

On Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 6:06 AM Steve Tomporowski  wrote:

> Ok, figured it out.  These are what are called MOD disks or 'Media On
> Demand'.  Amazon is one of those that does this service.  The DVD is
> recorded with what you want, especially on low demand movies.  So there
> are legal burnt DVDs.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>  Forwarded Message 
> Subject:Officially Released 'burned' DVD movies?
> Date:   Sun, 6 Dec 2020 20:02:17 -0500
> From:   Steve Tomporowski 
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
>
>
>
> As part of my eBay business, I acquire a lot of DVDs.  I've noticed that
> some older movies will have an official insert, the label side looks
> right, but the DVD looks like a recordable.  I don't want to sell
> anything illegal, but these movies confuse me. It always seems to be
> movies that could be in the public domain, but the label and insert look
> professional.  Is it possible that this is legal or just a very
> professional pirate?
>
> Thanks...Steve
>
>

Re: [H] Blocking YouTube?

[Christopher Fisk]

I completely get the point. OP asked how and I knowing that a question like
that has to be triggered, asked why.

If you read beyond the first sentence you'd see I told him HOW to do it as
well in the first post.

Doing it through pi-hole is a possibility, but what happens when they
install a VPN on their computer or phone and connect to a VPN that listens
on port 80 somewhere on the web and proxy's past your pi-hole?

On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 2:22 PM Naushad Zulfiqar  wrote:

> You're not understanding the point.  The OP asked how to block, but you
> answered by why, so I am telling you why people do it.
>
> Anyways, I do it my way through pi-hole and it works perfectly.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 1:10 PM Christopher Fisk <
> christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:
>
> > " I have the same issue with my daughter and she stays up half the night
> on
> > YouTube."
> >
> > Well, that's your problem.  Your problem isn't youtube, it's your
> daughter
> > staying up late! ( xyproblem.info )
> >
> > Use a router with access controls and disable access for her MAC
> addresses
> > after bed time.
> >
> > That way your internet works fine, you don't have to do things that she
> can
> > work her way around.  Your router just doesn't let her machines connect
> to
> > the internet during that time.
> >
> > DD-WRT has support for this built in:
> > https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Parental_control
> >
> >
> > Is that more of what you're looking for?
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 12:46 PM Z00100  wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >  So my question to you is why not?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I have the same issue with my daughter and she stays up half the night
> on
> > > YouTube. We can’t take the phone per se because she uses it as an alarm
> > > clock etc and the only safe place to ensure she doesn’t take it at
> night
> > is
> > > in our bedroom.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > On Nov 18, 2020 at 9:44 AM,   > > christopher.f...@thefisks.org)>  wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >  Can I ask WHY you're looking to do this? Is the kid just not
> following
> > > the rules? Taking away the device they're using to circumvent the rules
> > > seems like the right thing to do to me. This isn't a simple problem.
> > > Removing just access to youtube for someone with computer skills and
> > > determination to get it will be almost impossible without really
> > tightening
> > > down things. 1. Remove admin rights from the teenager's PC for their
> user
> > > account 2. Remove the ability to boot from anything except the
> installed
> > > HDD (to prevent creation of admin account through tools or running
> linux
> > > from livecd) 1. Set a BIOS password after configuring the boot sequence
> > 2.
> > > Teen might be able to reset password, so seal the computer case so
> > jumpers
> > > can't be touched 3. Setup Chrome and all other browsers in locked down
> > mode
> > > using either kiosk mode for the browser, or GPO 1. the GPO should set a
> > web
> > > proxy server to a machine running squid or other proxy software  so you
> > can
> > > block youtube there, as well as track what they're doing to circumvent
> > the
> > > block 4. Setup the PC so they can't run anything that isn't on the
> > > whitelist of applications (so they don't download a standalone version
> of
> > > firefox/chrome and get around your lockdowns) 1. (This is insanely time
> > > consuming and will run into issues when you're trying to update the
> > > computer) In a business environment you can do the majority of this and
> > > centrally maintain things and it's a full time job. Doing it at home?
> > That
> > > seems insane. Non-admin rights, locked down profile, not being able to
> > > install software and not being able to change the browser settings will
> > get
> > > the majority. On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 1:18 AM Bino Gopal  <
> > > binogo...@hotmail.com (mailto:binogo...@hotmail.com)>  wrote:  >  So
> > > what’s the simplest/most elegant way to block YouTube on a PC when  >
> > > you’ve got a resourceful teenager who can Google and attempt to
> > circumvent
> > > >  any methods you use?  >   >  Is it on the PC or on the network first
> > > off?  >   >  On the PC would UAC and an admin account and editing the
> > hosts
> > > file be  >  enough? Or fwd proxy software for all browsers preventing
> new
> > > browser  >  install?  >   >  Or just do it with filtering on the router
> > > outbound?  >   >  How complicated do you need to get exactly?  >   >
> > > Thanks in advance!  >   >  BINO  >   >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
> --
> Best Regards,
>
>
> Zulfiqar Naushad
>

Re: [H] Blocking YouTube?

[Christopher Fisk]

" I have the same issue with my daughter and she stays up half the night on
YouTube."

Well, that's your problem.  Your problem isn't youtube, it's your daughter
staying up late! ( xyproblem.info )

Use a router with access controls and disable access for her MAC addresses
after bed time.

That way your internet works fine, you don't have to do things that she can
work her way around.  Your router just doesn't let her machines connect to
the internet during that time.

DD-WRT has support for this built in:
https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Parental_control


Is that more of what you're looking for?

On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 12:46 PM Z00100  wrote:

>
>
>
>  So my question to you is why not?
>
>
>
> I have the same issue with my daughter and she stays up half the night on
> YouTube. We can’t take the phone per se because she uses it as an alarm
> clock etc and the only safe place to ensure she doesn’t take it at night is
> in our bedroom.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > On Nov 18, 2020 at 9:44 AM,   christopher.f...@thefisks.org)>  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >  Can I ask WHY you're looking to do this? Is the kid just not following
> the rules? Taking away the device they're using to circumvent the rules
> seems like the right thing to do to me. This isn't a simple problem.
> Removing just access to youtube for someone with computer skills and
> determination to get it will be almost impossible without really tightening
> down things. 1. Remove admin rights from the teenager's PC for their user
> account 2. Remove the ability to boot from anything except the installed
> HDD (to prevent creation of admin account through tools or running linux
> from livecd) 1. Set a BIOS password after configuring the boot sequence 2.
> Teen might be able to reset password, so seal the computer case so jumpers
> can't be touched 3. Setup Chrome and all other browsers in locked down mode
> using either kiosk mode for the browser, or GPO 1. the GPO should set a web
> proxy server to a machine running squid or other proxy software  so you can
> block youtube there, as well as track what they're doing to circumvent the
> block 4. Setup the PC so they can't run anything that isn't on the
> whitelist of applications (so they don't download a standalone version of
> firefox/chrome and get around your lockdowns) 1. (This is insanely time
> consuming and will run into issues when you're trying to update the
> computer) In a business environment you can do the majority of this and
> centrally maintain things and it's a full time job. Doing it at home? That
> seems insane. Non-admin rights, locked down profile, not being able to
> install software and not being able to change the browser settings will get
> the majority. On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 1:18 AM Bino Gopal  <
> binogo...@hotmail.com (mailto:binogo...@hotmail.com)>  wrote:  >  So
> what’s the simplest/most elegant way to block YouTube on a PC when  >
> you’ve got a resourceful teenager who can Google and attempt to circumvent
> >  any methods you use?  >   >  Is it on the PC or on the network first
> off?  >   >  On the PC would UAC and an admin account and editing the hosts
> file be  >  enough? Or fwd proxy software for all browsers preventing new
> browser  >  install?  >   >  Or just do it with filtering on the router
> outbound?  >   >  How complicated do you need to get exactly?  >   >
> Thanks in advance!  >   >  BINO  >   >
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] Blocking YouTube?

[Christopher Fisk]

 Can I ask WHY you're looking to do this?  Is the kid just not following
the rules?  Taking away the device they're using to circumvent the rules
seems like the right thing to do to me.

 This isn't a simple problem.  Removing just access to youtube for someone
with computer skills and determination to get it will be almost impossible
without really tightening down things.


   1. Remove admin rights from the teenager's PC for their user account
   2. Remove the ability to boot from anything except the installed HDD (to
   prevent creation of admin account through tools or running linux from
   livecd)
   1. Set a BIOS password after configuring the boot sequence
  2. Teen might be able to reset password, so seal the computer case so
  jumpers can't be touched
  3. Setup Chrome and all other browsers in locked down mode using
   either kiosk mode for the browser, or GPO
  1. the GPO should set a web proxy server to a machine running squid
  or other proxy software so you can block youtube there, as well as track
  what they're doing to circumvent the block
   4. Setup the PC so they can't run anything that isn't on the whitelist
   of applications (so they don't download a standalone version of
   firefox/chrome and get around your lockdowns)
  1. (This is insanely time consuming and will run into issues when
  you're trying to update the computer)

In a business environment you can do the majority of this and centrally
maintain things and it's a full time job.  Doing it at home?  That seems
insane.


Non-admin rights, locked down profile, not being able to install software
and not being able to change the browser settings will get the majority.

On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 1:18 AM Bino Gopal  wrote:

> So what’s the simplest/most elegant way to block YouTube on a PC when
> you’ve got a resourceful teenager who can Google and attempt to circumvent
> any methods you use?
>
> Is it on the PC or on the network first off?
>
> On the PC would UAC and an admin account and editing the hosts file be
> enough?  Or fwd proxy software for all browsers preventing new browser
> install?
>
> Or just do it with filtering on the router outbound?
>
> How complicated do you need to get exactly?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> BINO
>
>

Re: [H] Asus P9X79 WS and Gen3 PCIe

[Christopher Fisk]

A caveat on the second one:  The second one is M.2 SATA, not NVMe, so you
may just want the first one to say the $3.

On Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 9:15 AM Christopher Fisk <
christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:

> Your motherboard supports PCIe 3.0, so that is good, you will need to use
> either first or second PCIe slot (I suggest the second slot which is an x16
> slot that gets limited to x8 when something in the the first slot, use the
> first slot for your video card)
>
> You will also need to purchase an NVMe adaptor.
>
> Something like:
> https://www.amazon.com/YATENG-Controller-Expansion-Card-Support-Converter/dp/B07JJTVGZM
> or:
> https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-advanced-solution-Controller-Expansion/dp/B07JKH5VTL
>
> The second one allows you to throw in a second one in the future.
>
> You can search for other adaptors if you like, those looked fine from my
> very quick research though.
>
> On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 7:16 PM _ Winterlight 
> wrote:
>
>> I am looking at a
>> <
>> https://www.amazon.com/Blue-SN550-1TB-NVMe-Internal/dp/B07YFFX5MD/ref=psdc_1292116011_t1_B073SB2MXT
>> >
>> Western Digital 1TB WD Blue SN550 NVMe Internal SSD - Gen3 x4 PCIe 8Gb/s,
>> M.2 2280, 3D NAND, Up to 2,400 MB/s - WDS100T2B0C
>> but I am unclear if my motherboard will support it = Ausus P9X79 with
>> these specs
>>
>> 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (dual@x16/x16; Quad@x8/x8/x8/x8; Triple@x16/x8/x8)
>> 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (White@x4 speed)
>> * This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be
>> available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices
>>
>> Is Gen3 and PCe 3.0 the same thing?
>>
>> 
>>
>

Re: [H] Asus P9X79 WS and Gen3 PCIe

[Christopher Fisk]

Your motherboard supports PCIe 3.0, so that is good, you will need to use
either first or second PCIe slot (I suggest the second slot which is an x16
slot that gets limited to x8 when something in the the first slot, use the
first slot for your video card)

You will also need to purchase an NVMe adaptor.

Something like:
https://www.amazon.com/YATENG-Controller-Expansion-Card-Support-Converter/dp/B07JJTVGZM
or:
https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-advanced-solution-Controller-Expansion/dp/B07JKH5VTL

The second one allows you to throw in a second one in the future.

You can search for other adaptors if you like, those looked fine from my
very quick research though.

On Sun, Oct 25, 2020 at 7:16 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> I am looking at a
> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Blue-SN550-1TB-NVMe-Internal/dp/B07YFFX5MD/ref=psdc_1292116011_t1_B073SB2MXT
> >
> Western Digital 1TB WD Blue SN550 NVMe Internal SSD - Gen3 x4 PCIe 8Gb/s,
> M.2 2280, 3D NAND, Up to 2,400 MB/s - WDS100T2B0C
> but I am unclear if my motherboard will support it = Ausus P9X79 with
> these specs
>
> 4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (dual@x16/x16; Quad@x8/x8/x8/x8; Triple@x16/x8/x8)
> 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot (White@x4 speed)
> * This motherboard is ready to support PCIe 3.0 SPEC. Functions will be
> available when using PCIe 3.0-compliant devices
>
> Is Gen3 and PCe 3.0 the same thing?
>
> 
>

Re: [H] My second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point

[Christopher Fisk]

The uplink used by the unifi may or may not work through a wifi extender.
All I can say is to test.

On Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 2:47 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> OK.  I will have Unifi in my house, a Unifi in my exterior back yard and I
> also have a Netgear Range Extender WN1000RP_IG plugged into an outlet in my
> garage. You could draw a straight line from the Netgear extender through
> the interior Unifi and to the exterior Unifi.
>
> The range extenders'  SSID =  UNIFI SSID _EXT which was set  up by Netgear
> software. It uses the same security and password as the UNIFI. The range
> extender uses a separate IP address.
>
> So should I change the Netgear extender SSID to match the UNIF by removing
> the _EXT or does it matter? Thanks Chris!
> ____
> From: Hardware  on behalf of
> Christopher Fisk 
> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 6:41 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> Subject: Re: [H] My second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO
> Access Point
>
> No.  You need to use the Unifi Controller software to adopt the new Unifi
> on to the existing network.
>
> You do this by plugging into your normal network.
>
> On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 9:09 PM _ Winterlight 
> wrote:
>
> >  >>>ou'll need to have it connected through ethernet
> >
> > by that you mean plug the existing Unifi directly into the new Unifi ? So
> > I leave the router plugged into the existing Unifi and use the free port
> to
> > plug into the new Unifi ... which new Unifi port the router or the second
> > one?
> > 
> > From: Hardware  on behalf of
> > Christopher Fisk 
> > Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 6:01 PM
> > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> > Subject: Re: [H] My second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio
> PRO
> > Access Point
> >
> > When you launch the Unifi controller software you can adopt the new
> > controller.  You'll need to have it connected through ethernet when you
> do
> > that.
> >
> > Once the device is adopted and provisioned you can unplug it and use the
> > wireless uplink.
> >
> >
> > Good luck!  I love these devices, I use them all over the place at work.
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 7:50 PM _ Winterlight 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I purchased a second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO
> > > Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-US), Single,White. I have been using the
> > existing
> > > one for the last 3 years and I want to put a second one in my back
> yard.
> > > Once I plug it into the existing network will it configure itself as an
> > > extender? If not what do I have to do to make them work together?
> Thanks
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> >
>

Re: [H] My second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point

[Christopher Fisk]

No.  You need to use the Unifi Controller software to adopt the new Unifi
on to the existing network.

You do this by plugging into your normal network.

On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 9:09 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

>  >>>ou'll need to have it connected through ethernet
>
> by that you mean plug the existing Unifi directly into the new Unifi ? So
> I leave the router plugged into the existing Unifi and use the free port to
> plug into the new Unifi ... which new Unifi port the router or the second
> one?
> 
> From: Hardware  on behalf of
> Christopher Fisk 
> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 6:01 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> Subject: Re: [H] My second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO
> Access Point
>
> When you launch the Unifi controller software you can adopt the new
> controller.  You'll need to have it connected through ethernet when you do
> that.
>
> Once the device is adopted and provisioned you can unplug it and use the
> wireless uplink.
>
>
> Good luck!  I love these devices, I use them all over the place at work.
>
> On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 7:50 PM _ Winterlight 
> wrote:
>
> > I purchased a second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO
> > Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-US), Single,White. I have been using the
> existing
> > one for the last 3 years and I want to put a second one in my back yard.
> > Once I plug it into the existing network will it configure itself as an
> > extender? If not what do I have to do to make them work together? Thanks
> >
> > 
> >
>

Re: [H] My second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point

[Christopher Fisk]

When you launch the Unifi controller software you can adopt the new
controller.  You'll need to have it connected through ethernet when you do
that.

Once the device is adopted and provisioned you can unplug it and use the
wireless uplink.


Good luck!  I love these devices, I use them all over the place at work.

On Mon, Oct 5, 2020 at 7:50 PM _ Winterlight 
wrote:

> I purchased a second Ubiquiti Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO
> Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-US), Single,White. I have been using the existing
> one for the last 3 years and I want to put a second one in my back yard.
> Once I plug it into the existing network will it configure itself as an
> extender? If not what do I have to do to make them work together? Thanks
>
> 
>

Re: [H] Digitizing Services or capabilities on the list?

[Christopher Fisk]

Don't kill yourself over it.  There are news ones on Amazon for $40.  I've
been looking at this 1" stuff and it seems to be 1" type B or 1" type C
based on the information on the tape.

I can't see us getting a machine to convert this stuff.  I did find
someplace offering $110 per reel to convert to digital.

I'll have to see what marketing wants to do!

On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 2:14 PM lopaka polena  wrote:

> I've got a bunch of these dell "Angel" USB capture devices but it looks
> like they run on XP and Win 7 only. I tried hooking it up to win 10 but
> can't find any drivers that will allow it to work. I have some other
> capture devices but I'll have to dig around to see what else I have.
>
> lopaka
>
> On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:08 AM lopaka polena  wrote:
>
> > I'll hook one in and check...
> >
> > lopaka
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 10:03 AM Christopher Fisk <
> > christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:
> >
> >> The reel to reel stuff is all 1 inch and was converted from previous
> stuff
> >> between 1987 and 1990.  The pictures and slides would certainly be
> >> mind-numbing to run through.
> >>
> >> Does the video USB capture device work on Windows 10?  If so I'd love to
> >> borrow it if that's possible.
> >>
> >> On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:59 AM lopaka polena 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Unless you find a really good deal for the service, for the VHS stuff
> >> you
> >> > might be better off getting a RCA usb capture device and doing it
> >> yourself.
> >> > I converted about 20 hrs of VHS videos about 10 years ago. Just
> capture
> >> the
> >> > video to raw AVI if you have the HDD space then run through cleanup
> >> filters
> >> > (I think I used tmpgenc and virtualdub filters to clean up the video
> and
> >> > then recompress after). I've got a few capture devices sitting around
> >> and
> >> > would be happy to donate one. I know you can get the slide converters
> >> cheap
> >> > but I believe that is very time consuming to do yourself
> >> >
> >> > lopaka
> >> >
> >> > On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 8:35 AM Christopher Fisk <
> >> > christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Hey folks,
> >> > >
> >> > > We have a collection of Slides, Printed Photos, Videos on Reels and
> >> > Videos
> >> > > on VHS we'd like to convert to digital.  Anyone here have hardware
> >> that
> >> > > would handle that?
> >> > >
> >> > > You have a service you know of that you've used?
> >> > > Would you let us rent the hardware?
> >> > > Would you want to give a quote to do the conversion?
> >> > >
> >> > > I'm still gathering information on the numbers of the various
> things.
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Thanks!
> >> > >
> >> > > Christopher Fisk
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >
>

Re: [H] Digitizing Services or capabilities on the list?

[Christopher Fisk]

The reel to reel stuff is all 1 inch and was converted from previous stuff
between 1987 and 1990.  The pictures and slides would certainly be
mind-numbing to run through.

Does the video USB capture device work on Windows 10?  If so I'd love to
borrow it if that's possible.

On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:59 AM lopaka polena  wrote:

> Unless you find a really good deal for the service, for the VHS stuff you
> might be better off getting a RCA usb capture device and doing it yourself.
> I converted about 20 hrs of VHS videos about 10 years ago. Just capture the
> video to raw AVI if you have the HDD space then run through cleanup filters
> (I think I used tmpgenc and virtualdub filters to clean up the video and
> then recompress after). I've got a few capture devices sitting around and
> would be happy to donate one. I know you can get the slide converters cheap
> but I believe that is very time consuming to do yourself
>
> lopaka
>
> On Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 8:35 AM Christopher Fisk <
> christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:
>
> > Hey folks,
> >
> > We have a collection of Slides, Printed Photos, Videos on Reels and
> Videos
> > on VHS we'd like to convert to digital.  Anyone here have hardware that
> > would handle that?
> >
> > You have a service you know of that you've used?
> > Would you let us rent the hardware?
> > Would you want to give a quote to do the conversion?
> >
> > I'm still gathering information on the numbers of the various things.
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Christopher Fisk
> >
>

[H] Digitizing Services or capabilities on the list?

[Christopher Fisk]

Hey folks,

We have a collection of Slides, Printed Photos, Videos on Reels and Videos
on VHS we'd like to convert to digital.  Anyone here have hardware that
would handle that?

You have a service you know of that you've used?
Would you let us rent the hardware?
Would you want to give a quote to do the conversion?

I'm still gathering information on the numbers of the various things.


Thanks!

Christopher Fisk

Re: [H] cases ?

[Christopher Fisk]

I've decided BeQuiet will be my next case, if I end up pulling the trigger
on a new build.  I'm sensitive to the noise generation though, so I figure
maybe my requirements are different than most.

On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 1:41 PM James Boswell  wrote:

> the BeQuiet dark base 900 is pretty damned nice, but almost all the
> machines I've built for the past... decade actually, have been in Fractal
> Design towers of some flavour.
>
>
> On Mon, 15 Jun 2020 at 18:03, FORC5  wrote:
>
> > Always been a Lian-li fan but the current
> > generation does not impress me ( I still use
> > ODD 5 1/4 drive bays) NO IDEA WHY !
> >
> > My 10 tear old B-25F broke some parts on the
> > top panel not replaceable (fixed with epoxy
> > but not happy)
> >
> > plus it is old and no support for AIO closed
> > loop systems and ventilation could be batter
> > , ordered a Be Quiet dark base 900 (no
> > window, bling does not make it go faster plus
> > my skills at wire management are lame) :)
> >
> > was just curious what the pack likes these
> > days, as the wolf used to say, power is in
> > the pack :-D
> >
> >
> > fuf
> >
> >
>

[H] 1440p or 4k for gaming?

[Christopher Fisk]

What do you guys run for your gaming setups?  I'm currently on a ~5 year
old system (6700k & Geforce 970) and my daughter is looking to get a gaming
PC.  I'm considering giving her my current setup (She plays minecraft
mostly) and going with something new for myself.

I'm leaning heavily towards 1440p due to the price on good 4k gaming
monitors, then in the future once monitor pricing (hopefully) comes down I
can just add 4k to it.

Thoughts?

(Currently looking at the following: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MJxNwh )


Thanks!

Christopher Fisk

Re: [H] Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac

[Christopher Fisk]

Wireless uplink on the Unifi Devices is an interesting beast.  It's very
nice for being able to get wifi where you wouldn't be able to normally
(think outside way across the lawn), but the cost is that each pocket you
send is re-sent however many jumps, using available wireless bandwidth.

If you have 50mb internet bandwidth and you're using the UniFi AP AC PRO
with 1300mb max speed on 5GHz, you'll not really see any bandwidth
degradation unless you end up with a string of Unifi Devices so long it's
just silly.

If you have a 1gb internet bandwidth, you'll see some degradation in speed
after way fewer hops.

The above assumes your 5GHz spectrum is not already congested.  If you've
in an apartment building you'll want to do as much as possible to stop the
congestion, if you're in a house and can't see anything except your own
wifi, then feel free to use wireless uplink.

On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 5:38 PM Brian Weeden  wrote:

> POE is the key - if you have a POE switch, all you need to run is CAT 5 or
> 6 to the locations where you want to have an AP. It doesn’t need to have an
> electrical outlet.
>
> I have two AC-Pros in my house (one in the roof and one in the basement)
> that both go back to the same switch and it works beautifully. They’re on
> the same WiFi network and each client connects to whichever AP it suits it
> better.
>
> On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:18 PM Naushad Zulfiqar  wrote:
>
> > That would be correct.  I have a similar setup to you with a 8 Port
> > Ubiquiti POE switch and 2x AC-LR's and they both work solid as a rock and
> > seamless switching between the 2AP's on my devices.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 3:14 PM Winterlight  >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > so best to connect each of them CAT6 to the router or switch/router
> > >
> > > At 12:45 PM 3/24/2020, you wrote:
> > > >Hi,
> > > >
> > > >You can configure the AP to use wireless backhaul but the performance
> is
> > > >degraded quite a bit.  Better to have wired backhaul.
> > > >
> > > >You can try the wireless and switch to wired if need be.
> > > >
> > > >On Tue, Mar 24, 2020 at 2:39 PM Winterlight <
> > winterli...@winterlight.org>
> > > >wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I have a single Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO 802.11ac and I am thinking
> > > > > of adding another. If you use  multiple devices do they  both
> connect
> > > > > wired to the router...or each other or wireless?  Thanks
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >--
> > > >Best Regards,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Zulfiqar Naushad
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Best Regards,
> >
> >
> > Zulfiqar Naushad
> >
> --
>
>
> -
> Brian
>

Re: [H] Chris Network Solutions

[Christopher Fisk]

They do massive lock in and cost too much.  When I was with the MSP we had
customers on network solutions we were planning on moving.  Well, network
solutions saw that the domains were expiring in less than 30 days so they
put domain lock on the domain, we couldn't move the domains so we had to
renew through network solutions, wait for the domain lock to expire then
move.  Slimy crap like that.

Here is a search on network solutions on the SysAdmin Subreddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/search?q=%22network+solutions%22_sr=on_over_18=on=new=all



Examples:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/dtbc63/network_solutions_is_shady/
"I've always had trouble transferring domains away from NetworkSolutions
but it seems to have gotten even worse. Last week submitted transfer lock
changes / request auth codes. Three screens for each goddamn domain with
surveys/checkboxes/confirmations etc - I"m used to that song and dance,
whatevever. Says I'll get my auth codes in 3 days. Six days later, I get
the codes, go to transfer my domains and they all fail saying domains are
locked. Go back in to netowrk solutions, all the transfer locks are turned
back on. Fucking A. try to call and get a number disconnected/cannot be
completed as dialed, get into a chat session and they say i have to call,
give me web.com's main number. 25 minutes of hold time later the domains
are unlocked.



Anyone else deal with this bullshit lately? With Godaddy you literally turn
off the lock with 2 clicks, and you can view the code instantly. None of
this survey/waiting period shit."


https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/dpnudh/network_solutions_webcom_registercom_data_breach/

 "Network Solutions, Web.com, Register.com are disclosing a breach occurred
in August 2019, and seem to be forcing password reset on login. Network
Solutions and Register.com are both owned by Web.com

We still have a few legacy domains at Network Solutions, and I have not yet
received any notification from them (but was prompted to change password
after login). Definitely seem to be trying to hush it up - the notice pages
are all set to "noindex", so won't be captured by most search engines.

Official Notices:

https://notice.networksolutions.com/

https://notice.register.com/

https://notice.web.com/

Krebs:
https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/10/breaches-at-networksolutions-register-com-and-web-com/

If you haven't already moved everything away from these scumbags, this
breach (and the terrible way they seem to be handling it) should provide
additional justification!"


https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/dmhyz3/psa_possible_scam_by_network_solutions/

"We have a few .com domains registered by Network Solutions.

We got a "final notice" email from Network Solutions telling us the .info
version of one of our domains was expiring. Problem is, we never registered
it.

Looking at the domain in the NS portal, there was no configuration done on
the domain (no web forwarding or DNS servers).

I'm thinking Network Solutions quietly tacked this domain onto our account
hoping that whoever was tasked with renewing domains wouldn't know that we
hadn't ordered it in the first place.

It is possible that one of the three of us here who have access to the NS
account purchased the .info domain, but no one remembers it, and we would
have had no reason to register it.

It is also possible that we could have accidentally registered it somehow
when registering the .com version of the domain."


https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/bbck83/surprise_unexpected_network_solutions_site_domain/

"Today I got a "Monthly Account Statement" email from Network Solutions
showing that I had about a year left on my (mydomain).site domain name. My
domain is not .site top level domain. Immediately I logged in and checked
to see if it was a phishing email... Sadly, I did have a .site domain name
on my Network Solutions account. The invoice was for $0.00 and no note was
on the invoice.

I called Network Solutions immediately and they told me that this was a
"gift" that they give out to people from time to time. They said it does
not auto renew. I asked if I should have received an email letting me know
about this free gift. She said no, it's just a free gift . (BE GRATEFUL
PEASANT!)

I am so fucking sick of Network Solutions. They have lost all credibility
(not that they had much left) in my book. Just making this post to see if
anyone else has had this happen."


They have terrible customer service, they add things to your account and
hope you auto-renew, the service they do provide isn't that great and I
could care less if the whole company folded today.



Thanks!


Chris

On Fri, Feb 21, 2020 at 3:37 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> Chris
> I know you had a bad experience with network solutions but for me
> they offer a solution plan that works. A easy path to move my domain,
> hosting and email from Godaddy to them.  But I don't want to do if if
> they are just going to jack me 

Re: [H] Virtualbox won't let me turn off my microphone

[Christopher Fisk]

https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=1=56820
https://forums.virtualbox.org/viewtopic.php?f=8=90066

Best guess based on my searches:  Yes

On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 11:08 AM Brian Weeden 
wrote:

> And if I need sound from one of the VMs then I have to live with the mic
> being on all the time?
>
>
> -
> Brian
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 11:07 AM Christopher Fisk <
> christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:
>
> > Virtualbox will enable the microphone on your machine if any of the VMs
> you
> > have created have audio enabled.  To prevent it from occurring you need
> to
> > disable all audio on all VMs on your virtualbox setup.  Just checking the
> > boxes doesn't seem to work.
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 9:53 AM Brian Weeden 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I'm using Virtualbox to run a couple of VMs for various things and one
> > very
> > > annoying problem is that it won't let me turn off my microphone. The
> > minute
> > > I launch VirtualBox it forces my microphone on and I if I hit the mute
> > > button it comes right back on again.
> > >
> > > I've tried disabling the "Audio input" checkbox on the VM I'm using but
> > > when I close VirtualBox it defaults to enabled again. And even when
> it's
> > > disabled in the VM, simply having the VM running forces the mic to be
> > > always on, even if the VM is locked and in the background.
> > >
> > > Any ideas on how to fix this?
> > >
> > >
> > > -
> > > Brian
> > >
> >
>

Re: [H] Virtualbox won't let me turn off my microphone

[Christopher Fisk]

Virtualbox will enable the microphone on your machine if any of the VMs you
have created have audio enabled.  To prevent it from occurring you need to
disable all audio on all VMs on your virtualbox setup.  Just checking the
boxes doesn't seem to work.

On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 9:53 AM Brian Weeden  wrote:

> I'm using Virtualbox to run a couple of VMs for various things and one very
> annoying problem is that it won't let me turn off my microphone. The minute
> I launch VirtualBox it forces my microphone on and I if I hit the mute
> button it comes right back on again.
>
> I've tried disabling the "Audio input" checkbox on the VM I'm using but
> when I close VirtualBox it defaults to enabled again. And even when it's
> disabled in the VM, simply having the VM running forces the mic to be
> always on, even if the VM is locked and in the background.
>
> Any ideas on how to fix this?
>
>
> -
> Brian
>

Re: [H] Network Solutions

[Christopher Fisk]

Google for email hosting (BUT:  I have free for life account with my
domain) and godaddy for domain/DNS hosting.

Network Solutions is really bad for things like renewals and locking you
into things.

On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 5:54 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

>
> So what company are you using?
>
>
> At 03:17 PM 1/30/2020, you wrote:
> >I will never do any business with Network Solutions for the rest of my
> >life.  No experience with the godaddy
> >
> >On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 3:30 PM Winterlight 
> >wrote:
> >
> > > I have been with Godaddy for over two decades.  But ever since
> > > Godaddy went public the company has been on a downward slope as far
> > > as user value is concerned.  Over a period of time they have uped
> > > their prices and removed their benefits and customer value.  In the
> > > last couple weeks it took three different tech support agents to
> > > figure out and solve a problem with my hosting account. They created
> > > the problem when they moved my account  from one server to another,
> > > and just let me hang for a month. The first two calls were with
> > > incompetent agents who should be sent back to school.  The third and
> > > final agent knew what he was doing and yesterday quickly diagnosed
> > > and fixed the problem. But my hosting account did not work properly
> > > for a month, not to mention the time I spent on the phone with
> > > support. A month can be devastating to a business.
> > >
> > > Today I got an email notice that one of my domains will loose free
> > > email next month. In fact ALL free email accounts will be gone.  They
> > > are staggering turning them this year so they don't get hit  by
> > > millions of people all at once. Even domains that have paid hosting
> > > accounts loose their free email accounts and will be required to pay
> > > $60 a year for EACH user name. I have eight user names on my hosted
> > > domaine!
> > >
> > > So now I am looking for a place that has an established reputation to
> > > move my accounts which is going to be a big hassle.  To that end I am
> > > thinking Network solutions. They provide a 1000 email users with
> > > hosting... just like Godaddy use to do. They seem to offer more for
> > > less although I fear they will eventually follow suit with Godaddy.
> > >
> > > Anybody have experience with Network Solutions or any thoughts on
> > > what is happening with Godaddy?
> > >
> > >
>
>

Re: [H] Network Solutions

[Christopher Fisk]

I will never do any business with Network Solutions for the rest of my
life.  No experience with the godaddy

On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 3:30 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have been with Godaddy for over two decades.  But ever since
> Godaddy went public the company has been on a downward slope as far
> as user value is concerned.  Over a period of time they have uped
> their prices and removed their benefits and customer value.  In the
> last couple weeks it took three different tech support agents to
> figure out and solve a problem with my hosting account. They created
> the problem when they moved my account  from one server to another,
> and just let me hang for a month. The first two calls were with
> incompetent agents who should be sent back to school.  The third and
> final agent knew what he was doing and yesterday quickly diagnosed
> and fixed the problem. But my hosting account did not work properly
> for a month, not to mention the time I spent on the phone with
> support. A month can be devastating to a business.
>
> Today I got an email notice that one of my domains will loose free
> email next month. In fact ALL free email accounts will be gone.  They
> are staggering turning them this year so they don't get hit  by
> millions of people all at once. Even domains that have paid hosting
> accounts loose their free email accounts and will be required to pay
> $60 a year for EACH user name. I have eight user names on my hosted
> domaine!
>
> So now I am looking for a place that has an established reputation to
> move my accounts which is going to be a big hassle.  To that end I am
> thinking Network solutions. They provide a 1000 email users with
> hosting... just like Godaddy use to do. They seem to offer more for
> less although I fear they will eventually follow suit with Godaddy.
>
> Anybody have experience with Network Solutions or any thoughts on
> what is happening with Godaddy?
>
>

Re: [H] Outlook 2019 and Gmail questions-specifically Gmail Calendar in Outlook!

[Christopher Fisk]

Since you're using outlook 2019 can't you just add your google account
using the built in settings from microsoft instead of the sync program?

Add new account -> Type in email address -> click advanced options -> click
let me set up my account manually -> click Connect -> Select Google

This will allow you to login to your gsuite email using the built in
support for google accounts in Outlook 2019.


Thanks!

Chris

On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 8:53 PM Bino Gopal  wrote:

> So I did set up GSuite Sync as per the link below.  I guess it just works
> b/c we're paying for GSuite...
>
> The problem is that it created a new profile for Outlook.  And when it
> created that new profile for Outlook it only had the work Gmail account in
> there and not my Hotmail account.  And it was prompting me for which
> profile to use-I could use the GSuite one or my old one, which still had my
> Hotmail and Gmail (through regular IMAP I guess?)
>
> Anyway I went and added my Hotmail to the Outlook profile with GSuite and
> that seemed to work fine-it sync'ed everything down.  But then I tried to
> send an email with my Hotmail account in Outlook and I keep getting this
> error:
>
> "outlook 2019 the operation failed. the messaging interfaces
> have returned an unknown error"
>
>
>
> And googling it I see this come up:
>
>
> https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3028159/the-operation-failed-error-when-you-send-email-messages-in-outlook
>
>
>
> Which says:
>
>
>
> Symptoms
>
> When you send email messages in Microsoft Outlook, you receive
> the following error message:
>
>
>
> The operation failed.  The messaging interfaces have returned
> an unknown error.  If the problem persists, restart Outlook.
>
>
>
> Cause
>
> This issue occurs when a Google Apps Sync for Microsoft
> Outlook account and a Microsoft Exchange Server account are configured in
> the same Outlook profile.
>
>
>
> Resolution
>
> Do not configure an Exchange Server account and a Google Apps
> Sync for Microsoft Outlook account in the same Outlook profile. Instead,
> create separate Outlook profiles, and then configure the Google Apps Sync
> for Microsoft Outlook account in one profile  and the Exchange
> Server account in another profile. The following Microsoft Knowledge Base
> article describes how to create profile and set up an e-mail account in
> Outlook.
>
>
>
> So maybe I'm just dumb and missing something, but it seems like if I have
> two profiles in Outlook I can only choose one when Outlook starts so I
> can't work with both at the same time, which kinda defeats the purpose of
> what I'm trying to do, no?
>
> So am I missing something or is that just it and I'm SOL?  And I guess I
> should go back to the way I had it with my old profile and Gmail at least
> sync'ing the emails and me being able to send emails for Hotmail in Outlook
> (I had to log into the web interface to send this one!) and I'll just have
> to manage my work Google calendar by itself directly on the web, separate
> from Hotmail calendar in Outlook?
>
> Thoughts?
>
>
>
>
>   BINO
>
>
> 
> From: Hardware  on behalf of
> Bino Gopal 
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 1:21 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com 
> Subject: Re: [H] Outlook 2019 and Gmail questions-specifically Gmail
> Calendar in Outlook!
>
> Lol I should more correctly say that they don't support it-it's not that
> it's forbidden or anything-just that I got a "Don't come asking us for help
> with it b/c we don't support it so we won't help you"-there's not actually
> a policy against using it!
>
> Does that help?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware  On Behalf Of
> Christopher Fisk
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2019 12:59 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Outlook 2019 and Gmail questions-specifically Gmail
> Calendar in Outlook!
>
> First:
> https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftools.google.com%2Fdlpage%2Fgssmo%2Fdata=02%7C01%7C%7C3fd4bc12b9304dfc1eb708d784c97b39%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637123873198158949sdata=0j0VQ5CUa5j0P0CETt6aC59bkk9bqZA4ZQe8gPlBMlQ%3Dreserved=0
>
> Second:  "Oh and I can't ask Corp IT b/c they don't want anyone using
> Outlook just all the GSuite stuff over the web and so I'm not getting any
> help there sadly..."  I honestly can't in good conscious recommend that you
> break company policy by using outlook.
>
> On Fri, Dec 13, 2019 at 12:43 PM Bino Gopal  wrote:
>
> > Hey g

Re: [H] shut off internet Windows 7

[Christopher Fisk]

It will have a route to the local network, so will work fine.

On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 7:15 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

>
> I thought of doing that but won't it kill access to the router and
> the LAN? So I would create a static IP and leave it at that?
>
> At 04:49 PM 1/18/2020, you wrote:
> >Remove it's default gateway.
> >
> >On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 3:11 PM Winterlight 
> >wrote:
> >
> > > I have a old Win7 laptop. I leave it on for a countdown timer and
> > > other simple tasks. I don't need or want any internet connection.
> > > What is the easiest way to disconnect it from internet but keep it
> > > connected to my LAN. thanks
> > > w
> > >
> > >
>
>

Re: [H] shut off internet Windows 7

[Christopher Fisk]

Remove it's default gateway.

On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 3:11 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have a old Win7 laptop. I leave it on for a countdown timer and
> other simple tasks. I don't need or want any internet connection.
> What is the easiest way to disconnect it from internet but keep it
> connected to my LAN. thanks
> w
>
>

Re: [H] Weird sticky/not working keys on MSI laptop

[Christopher Fisk]

Have them fix that, that's defective.

On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 2:19 PM Bino Gopal  wrote:

> Yeah just as an update to this I did a lot more googling and it seemed
> like some people were hoping it was some software issue (as I was too
> really)-but I realized that if I plugged in an external KB that would show
> if it was software or not-and lo and behold an external KB didn't have any
> problems!
>
> So looks like it was def some sort of HW issue-the one I saw mentioned
> most was that the KB ribbon cable gets worn/bent b/c of how tight it's in
> there and the way it's bent and thus it eventually starts having issues and
> just needs to be replaced...and I've had it almost 3 years now so I guess
> it's about time...
>
> So I was going to just replace the cable but then they're like we have to
> open the whole thing up so in case there's any issue with the KB do you
> really want to chance it so I decided to just have them replace the KB
> too...
>
> BUT in my model it turns out that you can't just replace the KB itself-it
> doesn't exist on its own as it's attached to the top cover/part of it so
> the whole thing has to replaced!  So I went in to the local repair center
> and they replaced the whole top cover and KB as one piece for $90 and the
> keys work fine...
>
> BUT now the key travel and some of the key don't feel quite right-and a
> couple of the keys keep popping off and I have to keep popping them back
> on, and some others are sticking so it seems like this replacement KB is
> not as good, so...yeah... 
>
> Thanks for your input/help tho Lopaka!  Much appreciated!
>
> BINO
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware  On Behalf Of
> lopaka polena
> Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:19 AM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Weird sticky/not working keys on MSI laptop
>
> Some laptops are really easy to replace the keyboard. Look it up on
> youtube and check it out. I put a new one in a Dell laptop a while back and
> it only took about 10-15 mins. Some are not easy though
>
> lopaka
>
> On Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 10:34 AM Bino Gopal  wrote:
>
> > So I thought it might be this and turned it all off (anything with any
> > toggle under Settings, Interaction, Keyboard).
> >
> > Still no dice.  None of the keys listed below (backspace, semicolon
> > comma and right arrow and number pad slash) don't all work-well I
> > apparently got it to type one comma as you can see after the backspace
> > earlier in this sentence but not after that...
> >
> > Any further ideas...?!  This is driving me crazy!  It's still a fine
> > laptop except for this one minor but super annoying issue...!  Thanks
> man.
> >
> > BINO
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Hardware  On Behalf Of
> > lopaka polena
> > Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2020 1:12 PM
> > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> > Subject: Re: [H] Weird sticky/not working keys on MSI laptop
> >
> > Did you disable sticky keys and filter keys settings ? I had a box
> > that did this all the time and that is what was causing it.
> >
> > lopaka
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 12:49 PM Bino Gopal 
> wrote:
> >
> > > Hey guys, this has been going on for a while now and I'm at a loss...
> > >
> > > Certain keys on my keyboard have stopped working properly...but it's
> > > not as if the physical key itself is not working b/c I can get the
> > > character to type fine if I use the SHIFT key on it for most of them
> > > (that have that option).
> > >
> > > For example, my backspace key def stopped working right so I have to
> > > use delete.  If I slam it hard a bunch of times sometimes it
> > > registers but most of the time it doesn't.
> > >
> > > But the semicolon key stopped working, but as soon as I hit SHIFT I
> > > can get a colon to type pretty easily.  But never a semicolon (on
> > > occasion it's hard to get the colon to type too, but it eventually
> > > works-but the semicolon never does...)
> > >
> > > The comma never works, but the lesser than sign works fine with SHIFT.
> > >
> > > Oh and the right arrow key stopped working which is super
> > > annoying...the slash on the number pad doesn't work...ok this is
> > > weird-it does work if I hold down SHIFT...so strange...!!  Ok I just
> > > figured out that I can get backspace to work if I hold down the
> > > SHIFT key!  The right arrow key also starts working that way, but it
> > > does select text when used with SHIFT, which is what it's supposed
> > > to do in that case-but I mean it moves the cursor right while doing
> > > so, which I can't get it to do otherwise!  Oh though holding down
> > > CTRL and right arrow does advance it by each word (which is also how
> > > that's supposed to work...)
> > >
> > > So the key is physically working but not being registered by the
> > > system...it's an MSI GS73VR 7RF Stealth Pro from 2017 fully loaded
> > > running 

Re: [H] Outlook 2019 and Gmail questions-specifically Gmail Calendar in Outlook!

[Christopher Fisk]

First:   https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gssmo/

Second:  "Oh and I can't ask Corp IT b/c they don't want anyone using
Outlook just all the GSuite stuff over the web and so I'm not getting any
help there sadly..."  I honestly can't in good conscious recommend that you
break company policy by using outlook.

On Fri, Dec 13, 2019 at 12:43 PM Bino Gopal  wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> So my new work uses GSuite instead of Exchange for work emails...shocking
> to me but I guess the move to the Cloud is really real...!
>
> The problem is that I've lived and breathed Outlook for the last 20 years
> for email and I pretty much have all the workflows I need in it down (rules
> of all kinds, etc, etc).  I also have a Hotmail/Outlook.com account for my
> personal email and that also works great in Outlook and so I'm used to
> doing all my email/contacts/calendar etc in one place.  This setup also
> synced great to my iPhone and I was happy with it.
>
> The problem I'm having now is that I'm not sure how best to set things up
> in Outlook with the new Gmail account for work...any general suggestions
> would be welcome (like which account I should set up as the default one on
> my phone or in Outlook-my work account or Hotmail?), etc.
>
> More specifically, one BIG problem I'm having is that when I added my work
> Gmail account to Outlook 2019 it sync'ed my email and that mostly works
> fine-BUT I do NOT have a calendar of any kind showing up at all on the
> Gmail account in Outlook 2019...which is really weird to me (no Contacts
> either btw).  But when I get invites sent to my work email I can accept
> them and then they are added to the Calendar showing up in my Hotmail
> account (which is where I put my personal appts) and made my default once I
> left the old job (yeah no longer with Citrix/NetScaler after 19 years!)
>
> But when I log into the Gmail calendar on the web those items are
> definitely not sync'd with the items on my Hotmail calendar (like when I
> accept the invite through Outlook 2019 it's just adding it to that Calendar
> showing in Outlook and doing nothing with the Gmail calendar)-so I'd have
> to manage two calendars which I'd like to avoid...
>
> I've also noticed that certain items are not showing up in the Outlook
> calendar that are on my Gmail calendar and I'm not sure why as I've
> accepted all the invites I could find so that's worrying me too...
>
> Anyway obviously I've mostly got questions right now about the Gmail
> calendar and basically why I don't have it showing up in Outlook and how I
> can get the Gmail calendar sync to what's showing on my Hotmail calendar so
> I don't have to manage two separate calendars...
>
> Thoughts?  Any help would be REALLY appreciated.  Oh and I can't ask Corp
> IT b/c they don't want anyone using Outlook just all the GSuite stuff over
> the web and so I'm not getting any help there sadly...
>
>
>   BINO
>
>

Re: [H] Security

[Christopher Fisk]

Easy add a layer of security:  Add a password to the site in case someone
finds it accidentally.  Add the password to your dog tag allowing those who
have the dog tag to access the site.



On Thu, Nov 21, 2019 at 2:51 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> I own a domain and hosting account that is hung on Godaddy. I have a
> sub domain that has to do with personal medical information. I
> created it because I live alone and if something were to happen all
> necessary information is on that sub domain index web page. I don't
> use passwords or encryption for this page because if I am brought in
> the ER somebody needs to look at my dog tag and use the address to
> bring up my info. It is the KISS principle. I use a robots.txt file
> on both the main and sub  domain to avoid searches, and the fact that
> somebody would have to know the sub domain address in-order to bring
> it up which is unlikely  or that is my theory.  I think we have
> some web developers in the collective so please give me your
> thoughts.  There is always going to be a risk but is this good enough.
> Thanks w
>
>

Re: [H] PCIe controller

[Christopher Fisk]

This is why I got a motherboard with 8 onboard SATA ports & 1 NVMe port.  I
run everything in storage spaces, hardware agnostic.

On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 2:18 PM Greg Sevart  wrote:

> Well, most of the time these cards are connected to SAS backplanes with a
> SFF-8087 to SFF-8087 cable. The consumer user case of directly connecting
> to
> disks (SATA at that) is less common. Not uncommon, but less. :)
>
> Agreed on the potential for having a lot of extra cables, but for me, it's
> worth it to bypass the crap cheap consumer SATA HBAs that never work
> completely right. I don't run a lot of JBOD anymore, but the systems that
> do
> are using 9211s or its successors--usually alongside SAS expanders.
>
> One final point - this card can run in RAID mode or IT (Initiator/Target)
> mode. If it comes in RAID mode, you may need to switch it to IT mode. There
> are a number of guides out there, but this one looks quite decent:
> https://nguvu.org/freenas/Convert-LSI-HBA-card-to-IT-mode/
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf
> Of Winterlight
> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 12:55 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] PCIe controller
>
>
> yeah, I figured that out after I ordered it. I am surprised they don't
> include that with the product. What I don't like is you end up with a lot
> of
> unused cables in your case.. I will have to think about it.
>
>
> At 11:44 AM 11/15/2019, you wrote:
> >The card itself does not have any "SATA" ports. It uses a multi-lane
> >mini-SAS connector - SFF-8087. You will need one or more SFF-8087 to
> >SATA breakout cables (4 ports each) to attach disks, which is the 2nd
> link.
> >
> >-Original Message-
> >From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> >Behalf Of Winterlight
> >Sent: Friday, November 15, 2019 12:18 PM
> >To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> >Subject: Re: [H] PCIe controller
> >
> >
> >I ordered the controller but I just realized that the other link is a
> >breakout cable? and not a SATA to  Esata.. is this required or just to
> >increase from 4 to 8 ports?
> >
> >At 06:31 AM 11/15/2019, you wrote:
> > >LSI (then Avago, and now Broadcom) makes good stuff, but it's
> > >generally server grade.
> > >
> > >If you're just connecting SATA disks, I would actually suggest an
> > >LSI/Avago/Broadcom SAS card. Something like the 9211-8i in
> > >Initiator/Target
> > >(IT) mode would let you directly attach 8 more disks, either SATA or
> > >SAS. No eSATA though, so if that's a requirement, you'd need to use
> > >your onboard ports for that. You would need SFF-8087 to SATA forward
> > >breakout cables as well, but those are cheap.
> > >
> > >https://amzn.com/B002RL8I7M
> > >https://amzn.com/B012BPLYJC
> > >
> > >Do beware that, depending on your system, it could add time to your
> > >POST, and add-in I/O controllers across the board are notorious for
> > >having power-saving issues--specifically, waking from sleep/hibernate.
> > >
> > >-Original Message-
> > >From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> > >Behalf Of Winterlight
> > >Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 9:53 PM
> > >To: Hardware Group 
> > >Subject: [H] PCIe controller
> > >
> > >I am looking to buy a quality  PCIe sata controller. I am not going
> > >to setup RAID so just 6 Gbps is fine. What I am looking for is solid
> > >reliability and Windows 10 compatibility. at lest 4 ports. I have
> > >tried the cheap ones like SYBA  and others and they never work that
> > >well or very reliably. The one I have now hangs at post if anything
> > >is plugged into the Esata port. Istarted looking for a PROMISE but
> > >can't find anything that isn't  designed for a server. I see a brand
> > >called LSI but I am not familiar with it ? Any sugestions?
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] eM Client

[Christopher Fisk]

I've been using G Suite since they did the free forever for your custom
domain in the 2006 timeframe.  It's been awhile since I've needed an email
client.

On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 8:41 PM Al A  wrote:

> I finally went over to the dark side and do web based email. I don't get
> that much anymore.
> And I can do it from windoze, Linux, Android...
> Back in the heyday of this mailing list I used Becky.
> http://www.rimarts.co.jp/becky.htm
> and loved it.
> "The powerful filtering manager allows you to create very flexible
> filtering rule that can contain
> almost infinite And/Or conditions and various filtering actions."
> "The "Mailing lists Manager" can manage many mailing list that you have
> subscribed in one window."
>
> Al
>

[H] Pax Unplugged 2019

[Christopher Fisk]

Anyone going to go and/or be in the Philly area Dec 5-8?

Can hang out there if you're going, or meet for a meal if you're in the
area.


More info:  https://unplugged.paxsite.com/

Re: [H] Two wifi extenders different | or same SSD

[Christopher Fisk]

The Unifi Devices can be setup in repeater mode.  When you adopt them they
need to be wired, but once adopted they will work as long as you can get
them power and they have signal to the other unifi devices.  This is
Wireless Uplink and it's supported on the majority of the Unifi Devices out
there:

https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002262328-UniFi-UAP-Configuring-Wireless-Uplink


In the controller they show as connected wirelessly.

On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 5:57 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> I thought of going Unifi and I would of,  but then I had the two
> TRENDnets so I gave it a try and it works so well I decided to use
> them. Plus running the CAT, and power, from one Unifi to another
> would be difficult given my high ceilings and the routhing of the
> wires.. I was surprised the my Unifi...even at AC could not do this
> on it;s own given that the distance from the Unifi to my back fence
> is less then 50 feet. Apparently going through the windows or walls
> and maybe interference was too much for it to overcome. I won't be
> using wifi in the yard very often and when I do I just manually log
> into the appropriate router... primitive I know but it works. Thanks
> for the link and the help!
>
>
> At 03:04 PM 10/2/2019, you wrote:
> >Best case you'd be Unifi across the board and allow them to handle the
> >roaming handoff.  When you have different brands of APs you can use the
> >
> https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/05546/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking.html
> >Wifi Roaming Aggressiveness (or equivalent for your vendor).  With 3 APs
> >you should set one each on channels 1 6 and 11 so there is minimal
> overlap.
> >
> >To answer your SSID question, you'll want to have the same SSID, otherwise
> >your clients will connect for as long as possible to a weaker signal until
> >it becomes unusable and it then tries other SSIDs.
> >
> >
> >Good luck!
> >
> >On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 3:03 PM Winterlight 
> >wrote:
> >
> > > I have a Ubiquiti UniFi_AP-AC-Pro mounted in the hallway of my single
> > > story house. It is plugged into my Ubiquiti Edge router  and it works
> > > great... in the interior. However in my front and backyard  wifi
> > > becomes spotty. I happen to have two   TRENDnet 300 Mbps Wireless
> > > Easy-N-Upgrader routers so I wired one up on my back patio and it
> > > solved my backyard problem. I have a second older version one that I
> > > want to put in my garage to handle the front yard. The routers will
> > > be plugged into two different switches on my LAN and will DHCP =
> > > different IP address. They will both use WP2 AES but have identical
> > > passwords.
> > >
> > > Would it be best to give them different  SSD names or use the same SSD
> > > name?
> > >
> > >
>
>

Re: [H] Two wifi extenders different | or same SSD

[Christopher Fisk]

Best case you'd be Unifi across the board and allow them to handle the
roaming handoff.  When you have different brands of APs you can use the
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/05546/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking.html
Wifi Roaming Aggressiveness (or equivalent for your vendor).  With 3 APs
you should set one each on channels 1 6 and 11 so there is minimal overlap.

To answer your SSID question, you'll want to have the same SSID, otherwise
your clients will connect for as long as possible to a weaker signal until
it becomes unusable and it then tries other SSIDs.


Good luck!

On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 3:03 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have a Ubiquiti UniFi_AP-AC-Pro mounted in the hallway of my single
> story house. It is plugged into my Ubiquiti Edge router  and it works
> great... in the interior. However in my front and backyard  wifi
> becomes spotty. I happen to have two   TRENDnet 300 Mbps Wireless
> Easy-N-Upgrader routers so I wired one up on my back patio and it
> solved my backyard problem. I have a second older version one that I
> want to put in my garage to handle the front yard. The routers will
> be plugged into two different switches on my LAN and will DHCP =
> different IP address. They will both use WP2 AES but have identical
> passwords.
>
> Would it be best to give them different  SSD names or use the same SSD
> name?
>
>

Re: [H] SSD drives ?

[Christopher Fisk]

We have some older PC's here that we're upgrading the drives from HDD to
SSD's and for $30 you can get Kingston 240gb drives from amazon.  I've not
had any issues with the upgrade.

On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 10:44 AM FORC5  wrote:

> Always use Samsung or Crucial, anyone ever
> used a WD SSD drive ?
>
> have a older customer build in need of new
> drives to replace the wore out spinners
>
> fufman
>
>
>

Re: [H] Router >>Switch

[Christopher Fisk]

Turn off DHCP server, change the IP Address and you'll have it as a Switch.


On Sun, Sep 1, 2019 at 6:49 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have new router but I want to use my existing router as a switch .
> I have done this before but I can't remember what I did. so do I
> leave the Wan settings alone but change the LAN setting IP address ..
> is that it?
>
>

Re: [H] Removing primary Exchange account from Outlook 2019?

[Christopher Fisk]

Creating a new profile is easy enough.  bring up the run window and type
"outlook /manageprofiles"

Then create a new profile and import all your stuff.

You can also edit the profile settings from there, you might find there is
more than one mail account setup, or it's trying to read a second mailbox
that was shared with you.


Good luck!

On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 4:13 PM Bino Gopal  wrote:

> Lol I didn't kill the list with my post, did I?! 
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware  On Behalf Of
> Bino Gopal
> Sent: Monday, August 19, 2019 12:30 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: [H] Removing primary Exchange account from Outlook 2019?
>
> Hey guys, running Outlook 2019 out of MS Office Pro Plus 2019 with
> everything in it, Version 1907 (Build 11901.20176 Click-to-Run)
>
> So I've been using the same Exchange server basically for the last 19
> years (work).  Just left the job last week and had my access cut off.  Np,
> I just switched my Hotmail/Outlook as my default account and copied over my
> Contacts and Calendar and everything is sync'ing fine to my iPhone X!
>
> BT, when I go into Outlook to remove the old work Exchange account, I
> get the error of "The primary account cannot be removed unless it is the
> only account in the profile. You must remove all other Exchange accounts
> before removing the primary account."
>
> So I did some googling and it's some weird issue with Outlook and I see
> stuff about creating a new profile or even editing the registry, but since
> it's been 19 years since I had to do that I was wondering from people who
> might have more experience with this (or recent experience) what would my
> best course of action here?  I still have old calendar invites and stuff
> popping up in my Outlook since the old work Exchange calendar is in there
> so I'd like to get rid of those but it's not letting me.
>
> That info and any other recs of things I should think of since I haven't
> had to ever really do this would be appreciated!  Thanks guys!
>
>
>   BINO
>
>

Re: [H] List seems dead these days?

[Christopher Fisk]

I went the opposite way a bit back.  I had a motherboard with 8 SATA & 2
NVMe, so I went ahead and threw together a storage spaces setup with 8
Spinning drives to complement my NVMe boot drive.  it's still pretty much
overkill for anything though.

On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 8:22 AM Brian Weeden  wrote:

> I have a Synology server on my network as the main fileserver and have
> stuck with 1gbps (albeit two ports at once). I don't have any real use
> cases for faster, at least not yet.
>
>
> -
> Brian
>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 2:19 PM Z Vaper  wrote:
>
> > I have 3 wires devices at home. My VM server, unraid server and my
> desktop
> > and all 3 are 10gbps. The difference is substantial and unraid handles it
> > well provided you're using a caching drive.
> > On Aug 9, 2019, 8:17 AM -0400, Steve Tomporowski ,
> > wrote:
> > > Has anyone gotten into 10G ethernet? A little pricey but is it worth
> it?
> > > Right now I don't know if Unraid can handle that. There is the thought
> > > that Win10 will just goof it up and waste the bandwidth.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 3:18 AM James Boswell 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Userbenchmark isn't without utility, but it should be noted that
> > they've
> > > > just recently rebalanced their cpu performance reporting in a really
> > silly
> > > > way, basically massively understating the performance of >4 core cpus
> > by
> > > > making cores above the 4th 2% of the weight of the score, so by their
> > > > current metrics an i3 can be preferable to a like, 28 core xeon...
> > Which...
> > > > Just no.
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, 9 Aug 2019, 08:09 Brian Weeden, 
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > It's alive!
> > > > >
> > > > > I actually did a rebuild of my main machine at the end of last year
> > > > > (i8700k, Asus Z370-Prime, GTX 1080 SC) and learned the hard way
> about
> > > > DDR4
> > > > > incompatibilities when filling all four RAM slots.
> > > > >
> > > > > BTW, if you haven't seen it yet, this is a great site for comparing
> > > > various
> > > > > builds:
> > > > > https://www.userbenchmark.com
> > > > >
> > > > > But when it came to my kids' gaming machines, I just bought a pair
> of
> > > > Dell
> > > > > Inspiron desktops because they were the same price as what I could
> > have
> > > > > built myself and just less hassle.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have found myself getting more into networking gear. I recently
> > rebuild
> > > > > my home network using Unifi gear from Ubiquity (including switches,
> > APs,
> > > > > and POE cameras) and that has proven to be very rewarding. The gear
> > is
> > > > much
> > > > > more customization and powerful than most consumer networking gear.
> > > > >
> > > > > -
> > > > > Brian
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 3:12 AM Tim Lider <619be...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I've been a part of the list since 95 or 96. I remember when we
> > have
> > > > the
> > > > > > get together in Vegas that year when ComDEX was happening.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Those were the days,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Tim Lider
> > > > > > Red Belt Arnis de Mano
> > > > > > https://www.facebook.com/CardenasArnis
> > > > > >
> > > > > > -Original Message-
> > > > > > From: Hardware  On
> > Behalf Of
> > > > > > didymus7
> > > > > > Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2019 3:46 PM
> > > > > > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> > > > > > Subject: Re: [H] List seems dead these days?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > When did the list begin? I've only been here since '95. Not sure
> > what
> > > > > > month.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 8/8/2019 4:53 PM, Scott Sipe wrote:
> > > > > > > I'm embarrassed to say my last serious build was an i7-4970
> and a
> > > > > > > Geforce970 (and also embarrassed I had to look up in my email
> 

Re: [H] List seems dead these days?

[Christopher Fisk]

My last build was an 6700K w/970 and frankly I haven't yet taxed it.  I
anticipate in 2027 when Star Citizen is released I might need to upgrade.

On Thu, Aug 8, 2019 at 4:53 PM Scott Sipe  wrote:

> I'm embarrassed to say my last serious build was an i7-4970 and a
> Geforce970 (and also embarrassed I had to look up in my email to see when
> that was -- 2014!). I do have an itch to try out AMD again.
>
> I put together a small AMD system a year or so ago with my son--who is now
> 9. I think I first joined the HWG when I was around 13 or 14 (does anybody
> remember when the list started?). Now THAT'S scary.
>
> Great to see so many people still around.
>
> Scott
>
> On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 9:01 PM Thane K. Sherrington <
> th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:
>
> > Anyone else getting double posts?
> >
> > On 07/08/2019 9:58 p.m., Thane K. Sherrington wrote:
> > > Yeah, those were the days. :)
> > >
> > > T
> > >
> > > On 07/08/2019 3:16 p.m., Christopher Fisk wrote:
> > >
> > >> Gone are the days of getting a 50% overclock out of a slocket'ed
> Celeron
> > >> 300a malaysia.
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 1:37 PM Joshua MacCraw 
> > >> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Is there an issue at my end or is the list faded?
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>

Re: [H] List seems dead these days?

[Christopher Fisk]

Gone are the days of getting a 50% overclock out of a slocket'ed Celeron
300a malaysia.

On Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 1:37 PM Joshua MacCraw  wrote:

> Is there an issue at my end or is the list faded?
>

Re: [H] two drives, two OSs, one PC

[Christopher Fisk]

It'll work fine.

On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 5:57 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

>
> OK Chris but my concern is that after I install Win10 on a separate
> mSATA and if it works...take it out and put back the legit Windows 8
> Pro Media Center mSATA will that dive/OS be unaffected by the Win10
> install OR will my BIOS somehow ONLY be linked to Win10 PRO mSATA
>
>
> At 03:17 PM 7/5/2019, you wrote:
> >If it were a business environment I would say don't do it you're breaking
> >the license.  In an home environment... well, you're breaking the license,
> >but frankly MS won't care.
> >
> > From a purely legal standpoint, once you convert the license to activate
> >windows 10 it's no longer a valid license for windows 8.
> >
> > From a purely legal standpoint, while the upgrade still works fine, the
> >free version bump stopped being available from MS sometime in 2017.  Just
> >because it activates doesn't mean it's licensed.
> >
> >On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 3:56 PM Winterlight 
> >wrote:
> >
> > > I read on PC World that is still possible to use a Retail Windows 7
> > > or 8 PRO key to clean install free to Windows 10. I had a mini
> > > computer running windows 7 pro so I tried it and so far it seems to
> > > have worked.  Windows 10 Accepted the key and installed. Of course I
> > > won't be sure for a couple of months ... I might get a message from
> > > MS at any time.
> > >
> > > However, since that worked I am thinking of using another windows 8
> > > PRO 64 bit key I purchased direct from MS and never used. I have
> > > another mini computer that is running windows 8 Media Center. I don't
> > > want to loose it quite yet and I do not want to dual boot so my plan
> > > is to remove the mSTATA drive from the LIVA mini PC and put in a new
> > > bigger mSTATA drive and then use my unused Win8 Pro key to install
> > > Win10 pro. Once I do that I will have win10 pro registered to the
> > > BIOS and it should be good for life. Then, for the time being I put
> > > my Win 8 with media center mSATA drive back in.When I am ready to
> > > make the move to Win10 all I have to do is put the Win10 mSata drive
> > > back in. Or is it that simple.
> > >
> > > My only concern is that MS won't allow me to go back to my old mSATA
> > > with Win8 media center even though the Win 10 mSata was installed
> > > with a different Win 8 Pro key. What does the collective think...safe
> > > to do ... maybe ...won't know till I try it?
> > >
> > >
>
>

Re: [H] two drives, two OSs, one PC

[Christopher Fisk]

If it were a business environment I would say don't do it you're breaking
the license.  In an home environment... well, you're breaking the license,
but frankly MS won't care.

>From a purely legal standpoint, once you convert the license to activate
windows 10 it's no longer a valid license for windows 8.

>From a purely legal standpoint, while the upgrade still works fine, the
free version bump stopped being available from MS sometime in 2017.  Just
because it activates doesn't mean it's licensed.

On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 3:56 PM Winterlight 
wrote:

> I read on PC World that is still possible to use a Retail Windows 7
> or 8 PRO key to clean install free to Windows 10. I had a mini
> computer running windows 7 pro so I tried it and so far it seems to
> have worked.  Windows 10 Accepted the key and installed. Of course I
> won't be sure for a couple of months ... I might get a message from
> MS at any time.
>
> However, since that worked I am thinking of using another windows 8
> PRO 64 bit key I purchased direct from MS and never used. I have
> another mini computer that is running windows 8 Media Center. I don't
> want to loose it quite yet and I do not want to dual boot so my plan
> is to remove the mSTATA drive from the LIVA mini PC and put in a new
> bigger mSTATA drive and then use my unused Win8 Pro key to install
> Win10 pro. Once I do that I will have win10 pro registered to the
> BIOS and it should be good for life. Then, for the time being I put
> my Win 8 with media center mSATA drive back in.When I am ready to
> make the move to Win10 all I have to do is put the Win10 mSata drive
> back in. Or is it that simple.
>
> My only concern is that MS won't allow me to go back to my old mSATA
> with Win8 media center even though the Win 10 mSata was installed
> with a different Win 8 Pro key. What does the collective think...safe
> to do ... maybe ...won't know till I try it?
>
>

[H] Microsoft Action Pack IUR License Sunset

[Christopher Fisk]

I know some of you use the Action pack and I found this interesting and
annoying.

https://assets.microsoft.com/en-us/MPN-MAPS-Product-Usage-Guide.pdf

  Product Licenses Terms of Use As of July 2020, product licenses included
in competencies will be provided for business development scenarios. *Product
licenses for Internal Use Rights (“IUR”) will retire, please use the time
until July 1st, 2020 to plan for this change.*

Re: [H] Thanks coworker....

[Christopher Fisk]

Drive image worked fine from home computer, but drive was either bitlocked
or a secure erase was called during the reimage process.  No data recovery
possible.

I'll be getting information on an External USB adaptor so we don't have to
open a PC to throw it in.


Thanks!

Chris

On Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 1:21 PM lopaka polena  wrote:

> You can get cheap PCIe card adapter (about $15) and I think there are
> external USB adapters too. I've used the PCIe adapters but haven't done a
> data recovery on a NVMe yet.
>
> lopaka
>
> On Tue, Oct 30, 2018 at 10:11 AM Christopher Fisk <
> christopher.f...@thefisks.org> wrote:
>
> > So just venting a bit.  Had a coworker skip the whole "back up the
> > customer's user profile" on an NVMe drive prior to doing a system
> recovery,
> > so now I get to see what I can recover from this drive.
> >
> > We don't have any M.2 NVMe adaptors here at the office, so at least I get
> > to work from home today.
> >
> >
> > Anyone have recommendations for data recovery tools I can try.  I'm going
> > to create an image file, so something that can read from an image file
> > would be best.
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Christopher Fisk
> >
>

[H] Thanks coworker....

[Christopher Fisk]

So just venting a bit.  Had a coworker skip the whole "back up the
customer's user profile" on an NVMe drive prior to doing a system recovery,
so now I get to see what I can recover from this drive.

We don't have any M.2 NVMe adaptors here at the office, so at least I get
to work from home today.


Anyone have recommendations for data recovery tools I can try.  I'm going
to create an image file, so something that can read from an image file
would be best.


Thanks!

Christopher Fisk

Re: [H] w10 build 1809 ?

[Christopher Fisk]

This has been reported quite a bit.

On Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 3:50 PM Lubomír Čabla  wrote:

> The update yesterday went well, but today after logon my profile
> disappeared and it was completely new, wow! All data from my (old) profile
> are gone...
>
> I searched the whole disk and nothing.
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 5, 2018 at 6:22 PM FORC5  wrote:
>
> > QB 2016 said it required updated permissions
> > on start and of course had to re do manifest
> > file reg entry.
> > went ahead and restored 1803 for now, more
> > testing.
> >
> > maybe it is telling me I'm too old for games :-)
> > or I need new games:'(
> > fp
> >
> >
> > On 10/5/2018 8:36 AM, Tim Lider wrote:
> > > So far, the only problems I have seen are QuickBooks 2018 Pro and a
> > corruption of the Temporary Internet Files Folder (Outlook did not
> display
> > pictures.)
> > >
> > > Other than that all other programs and settings are good.
> > >
> > >
> > > Tim Lider
> > > Brown Belt Arnis de Mano
> > > https://www.facebook.com/CardenasArnis
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Hardware  On Behalf Of
> > FORC5
> > > Sent: Friday, October 5, 2018 7:04 AM
> > > To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> > > Subject: Re: [H] w10 build 1809 ?
> > >
> > > so far only seems to be bad when I play this one game, error code thru
> a
> > .dll that implies related to my Eset AV.
> > > probably work out. gonna mess with other games today to see what
> shakes.
> > > with every one of these major builds it kills my registry entry for
> > manifest files so I have to redo that so my programs that do not do 4k
> well
> > can be read.
> > >
> > > thanks
> > > fp
> > > On 10/5/2018 5:59 AM, Christopher Fisk wrote:
> > >> I've found reverts to be pretty good, so if it comes to that it's
> > >> likely worth a try.  That said, it's likely worth doing the standard
> > >> drivers, firmware updates on everything, not just video cards.
> > >>
> > >> On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 8:43 PM FORC5  wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> BEGRUDGINGLY let w10 update to build 1809, been acting up all day,
> > >>> came crash straight to desktop and BSOD's with error codes when
> > >>> playing Sniper Elite 4. I also updated the video drivers so not sure
> > >>> WTF.
> > >>>
> > >>> ANYONE having trouble with this new build ?
> > >>>
> > >>> tempted to revert back but not sure I trust it to not completely
> > >>> screw that up.
> > >>>
> > >>> what does BIll do when he sees the blue screen of death :-(
> > >>>
> > >>> thanks
> > >>>
> > >>> list been quiet
> > >>>
> > >>> fp
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > > --
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > --
> > Date:  Friday, October 5th, 2018
> >
> >  ***Caution Tagline Below***
> >  **Tallyho**
> > ***
> >Dammit Jim, I'm a doctor, not a
> >tagline writer.
> > ***
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

Re: [H] w10 build 1809 ?

[Christopher Fisk]

I've found reverts to be pretty good, so if it comes to that it's likely
worth a try.  That said, it's likely worth doing the standard drivers,
firmware updates on everything, not just video cards.

On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 8:43 PM FORC5  wrote:

> BEGRUDGINGLY let w10 update to build 1809,
> been acting up all day, came crash straight
> to desktop and BSOD's with error codes when
> playing Sniper Elite 4. I also updated the
> video drivers so not sure WTF.
>
> ANYONE having trouble with this new build ?
>
> tempted to revert back but not sure I trust
> it to not completely screw that up.
>
> what does BIll do when he sees the blue
> screen of death :-(
>
> thanks
>
> list been quiet
>
> fp
>
> --
> Date:  Thursday, October 4th, 2018
>
>  ***Caution Tagline Below***
>  **Tallyho**
> ***
> Hit and run means never having to say
> you're sorry
> ***
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] Arris DG1670a

[Christopher Fisk]

Should get a list of devices that work with their stuff and buy new from
amazon.  It's likely any DOCSIS 3.0 device will work for you.


Thanks!

Chris

On Sun, Jul 15, 2018 at 9:50 AM, Thane K. Sherrington <
th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:

> My ISP wants me to buy a refurb Arris DG1670 for $65 so I can upgrade from
> 20Mbit to 100Mbit.  I'd rather get a new one than a refurb, but I can't
> find them anywhere (or from any of my distributors).
>
> Anyone know where I can get one?
>
> T
>
>
>

Re: [H] router as switch and wifi only

[Christopher Fisk]

Your method would work.  I suggest checking to see if the router supports
DD-WRT and installing a version of that.  It will generally allow you to
put in AP only mode even if the original version didn't have that option.

On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 2:13 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> In order to use an old router as only a switch and wifi  which is pluged
> into another internet router . all I need to do is disable DHCP Server
> in the old router... or is there something else? Thanks
>
>

Re: [H] Ubiquiti EdgeMax SFP router

[Christopher Fisk]

The SFP port would be used with a module that plugs in.  Often used for
Fiber Transceivers, you'll likely not use the port.

Correct, you'll only have 3 other ports once X0 is setup as the WAN port.

Once you configure the EdgeMax you'll just swap over the cables.  I'd make
sure the internal network is setup the same as on the Trend Net.


Thanks!

Chris

On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> >>>if you're 100% stumped onit, let me know and I'll help you out.
>
> I don't want to guess or experiment and screw up my working network so
> yeah, I am stumped but here is some questions.
>
> I won't be using the SFP port at all ever... correct?
>
> I will have to use the Unifi software to  the cable modem to a
> particular port ...one of the four normal ports which will only leave 3
> other portscorrect>
>
> I already have the Unifi software installed for my Ubiquiti Airmax ... so
> if I plug the router into the existing managing computer with the Unifi
> software will the software automatically find the router? Then I set it up
> and finally shut down everything on the network, install the new EdgeMax
> and bring everything back on line.
>
> What do I need to know about setting up the EdgeMax
>
>
> >>>For your old Trendnet router, does it support DD-WRT?  Might want to
> look into changing to that firmware.
>
> my plan is to leave the old Trendnet where it is as a switch. It is a
> particularly visually appealing router... OK I admit it  I have a
> blinky light fetish!
>
>
>
>
> At 05:35 AM 6/27/2018, you wrote:
>
>> That is a nice little router, I've installed that very model at one of our
>> customer's homes.  When you configure the router you're going to assign an
>> X# port to the WAN (generally X0) and you will plug your cable modem
>> there.  I've done a bit of work on these devices, if you're 100% stumped
>> on
>> it, let me know and I'll help you out.
>>
>> For your old Trendnet router, does it support DD-WRT?  Might want to look
>> into changing to that firmware.
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Christopher Fisk
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 1:34 AM, Winterlight > >
>> wrote:
>>
>> > I have an old Trendnet router that hasn't had a firmware update since
>> 2014
>> > so I figured it was time to update. Because I use a Ubiquiti AirMax
>> > wireless I bought a Ubiquiti  EdgeMax SFP router with PoE support on
>> sale
>> > at Newegg. It has a SFP Port. I bought it quite a while ago in
>> anticipation
>> > of using it so there is no sending it back... here is the manual
>> > http://www.rode.us/EdgeRouter_X_DS.pdf
>> >
>> > It wasn't very expensive but it has a level of sophistication that is
>> > beyond me. I understand that I can use my AirMax without a power
>> connection
>> > by running it off one of the PoE ports. And I could also use my
>> Panasonic
>> > Security Cameras in the same way... But where do I plug in the cable
>> modem?
>> > The SFP port.. but isn't that fiber. Did I buy the wrong kind of router
>> for
>> > the job. Help!
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>

Re: [H] Ubiquiti EdgeMax SFP router

[Christopher Fisk]

That is a nice little router, I've installed that very model at one of our
customer's homes.  When you configure the router you're going to assign an
X# port to the WAN (generally X0) and you will plug your cable modem
there.  I've done a bit of work on these devices, if you're 100% stumped on
it, let me know and I'll help you out.

For your old Trendnet router, does it support DD-WRT?  Might want to look
into changing to that firmware.


Thanks!

Christopher Fisk

On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 1:34 AM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have an old Trendnet router that hasn't had a firmware update since 2014
> so I figured it was time to update. Because I use a Ubiquiti AirMax
> wireless I bought a Ubiquiti  EdgeMax SFP router with PoE support on sale
> at Newegg. It has a SFP Port. I bought it quite a while ago in anticipation
> of using it so there is no sending it back... here is the manual
> http://www.rode.us/EdgeRouter_X_DS.pdf
>
> It wasn't very expensive but it has a level of sophistication that is
> beyond me. I understand that I can use my AirMax without a power connection
> by running it off one of the PoE ports. And I could also use my Panasonic
> Security Cameras in the same way... But where do I plug in the cable modem?
> The SFP port.. but isn't that fiber. Did I buy the wrong kind of router for
> the job. Help!
>
>

Re: [H] PC running at 100% CPU?

[Christopher Fisk]

Check out process explorer
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer to
try to track down the culprit.

On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 1:54 PM, lopaka polena  wrote:

> You running any AV or malwarebytes on it? I've seen those grab CPU
> resources but only for a couple minutes after boot then usually tapers off.
>
> lopaka
>
> On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 10:42 AM, Bino Gopal 
> wrote:
>
> > Hey guys, my fancy new MSI laptop (I fixed the random freeze/lockup issue
> > btw, once I replaced the cracked USB/audio board back in Nov!!) is doing
> > this weird thing where it goes to 100% CPU shortly after boot and stays
> > pegged at 100%.
> >
> > It does this even when totally disconnected from any network and I did
> > check Task Manager and Resource Monitor (for more detail) but I couldn't
> > really find any running process that was grabbing the CPU and I did try
> > shutting down anything that looked suspicious...
> >
> > Anyone seen this before (Win10 Pro v1709 OS 16299.192 64-bit) and any
> > ideas...?
> >
>

Re: [H] do I need a new router?

[Christopher Fisk]

The firmware on my Netgear N4300 hasn't been updated by the provider for a
long time.  I threw dd-wrt on it and updates occur regularly and the
firmware is actually better than the factory version ever was.  Is there a
modern DD-WRT firmware available for your router?

On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 1:17 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have a 8 year old TP-Link gigabit router on my home./office LAN that
> works just fine.  I don't use it for wifi...I have wifi disabled. I use a
> Ubiquiti  Unifi AC-pro for wifi. I wasn't looking to replace the TP-Link
> router but I see Newegg has deal on a  Ubiquiti Networks ER-X-SFP-US
> Advanced Gigabit Router with PoE and SFP. Other then the fact that it would
> match up with my wifi hardware, and it will come with up to date firmware
> which may or may not have better security...do I really need it? Are there
> other benefits I am not seeing? I need a SysAdmin's advice!
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] Attaching photos directly to Hotmail (Outlook)

[Christopher Fisk]

They're hoping for a lot!  Will Attach Plus do what they want?
attachplus.com
It sounds like he's already got Windows Live installed, you can add his
hotmail account to windows live mail and just use that?


Thanks!

Chris

On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Thane K. Sherrington <
th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:

> I have an older client who has a Hotmail address and wants to be able to
> attach pictures directly from Windows Live Photo gallery to Hotmail.  Is
> there a way to do this short of installing an email client?
>
> T
>
>
>

[H] Pax Unplugged

[Christopher Fisk]

Hey folks,

Anyone going to Unplugged this year?



Chris

Re: [H] is there a way to stop creators update

[Christopher Fisk]

*Use Microsoft’s wushowhide utility to hide the “Feature update to Windows
10, version 1703”*
The difficult part about this method is that it’ll only work once the
update shows up in your Windows Update. Since the rollout is gradual, this
could be days, weeks, or even months.

   - Go to *KB 3073930*
   

   and download Microsoft’s Wushowhide tool. (Click the link marked “*Download
   the ‘Show or hide updates’ troubleshooter package now*.”)
   - Double-click on *Wushowhide.diagcab* to run it.
   - Click the link marked *Advanced*. *Uncheck *the box marked “*Apply
   repairs automatically*.” Click *Next*.
   - Wushowhide will run for a long time. Click the link to *Hide Updates*
   when it appears. If you see a checkbox marked “*Feature update to
   Windows 10, version 1703*,” *check the box* next to the item and click
   *Next*. (If you don’t see “Feature update to Windows 10, version 1703,”
   the upgrade isn’t being sent to your box yet. Check again tomorrow.)
   - Click *Close*, and you’re done.

When you’re ready to install the Windows 10 Creators Update, just use this
same process to unhide the update from Windows Update.

On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 4:24 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have a laptop that is incompatible with creators update. After install I
> can not download anything from the windows store. I can not update
> malwarebytes, I can not update Windows 10. Fortunately, I image my OS
> partition frequently so when Creators update now installs I can go back
> for a while. But it always reinstalls. The first time creators
> installed I went a couple of months before I even realized I wasn't getting
> updates. I had to go back to an old backup, reconfigure.. a huge hassle.
>
>  A month ago I contacted MS support. I let them remote to my PC to fix the
> problemthe guy spent 30 minutes trying things before he gave up and
> announced my 2 year old Thinkpad was incompatible with creators update but
> there was " big patch" coming that would fix everythingyeah right.
>
> Ever since i have been backing up nightly. But creators will eventually
> self install again... it won't let me put it off forever without precluding
> other updates. It installed this morning and  once again the same problem
> emerged. My test is to try to install something from windows store. It
> failed again with the same error message. So I re-imaged with last nights
> backup. I feel like I am in catch 22... caught in a loop I can't get out
> of. Anybody know a way to forever opt out of creators update?
>

Re: [H] windows 10 creators update

[Christopher Fisk]

Creators update has had massive issues for me when an AV other than windows
defender is installed during it's update.  I've resolved it by reinstalling
& going direct to the creators update then putting AV back in (work
required... I just use windows defender at home).

No guarantees it will work for you though.

On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 1:41 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> Thursday, June 29 2017, 11:34:35 MT
>
> I have two windows 10 PRO laptops. When Creators update became available I
> decided to install it after which neither computer would update windows. It
> shows the updates I need but can't download and install them. It also can
> not install other updates, such as Adobe Flash or Malwarebytes nor ANYTHING
> from the Windows Store. I couldn't fix the problem so I just restored my
> own backup and everything has been normal again. Yesterday, this laptop had
> a message from MS that it was now ready for Creators Update. I said OK, it
> installed and once again I can't get any windows update a waiting security
> update from Adobe flash, and when I go to the Windows store and try and
> download a app I am told something went wrong. I would of of thought that
> it is something about this laptop but this has happened on two completely
> separate laptops.
>
> Has anybody even heard of this problem before? Any ideas? Is there anyway
> to even ask MS?
>
>

Re: [H] Accounting for space

[Christopher Fisk]

Check out TreeSize Free edition:  https://www.jam-software.com/
treesize_free/

It quickly shows where space is being used up.  My thoughts:

C:\Windows\Temp  Needs to be cleaned
Run Disk Cleanup on the drive,
The click the Cleanup System files and see if you can clean up space there

On Sun, May 21, 2017 at 12:13 AM, Julian Zottl 
wrote:

> You run a disk check on it? Sounds simple, but maybe you just have a bunch
> of errors.
>
> How are you accounting for the space? Going to root, selecting all and
> hitting properties?
>
> Sent from my iProduct, cause I'm iSpecial But not in that iShort Bus
> kind of way...
>
> > On May 20, 2017, at 10:53 PM, Joe User  wrote:
> >
> > I have a 250GB drive that is nearly full but I can only account for half
> of the space. I totaled up each folder by getting the properties of the
> folders & adding up the used space. Any ideas how I can see what is going
> on? I'm stuck! Win7 Pro & not a SSD...
>

Re: [H] Netgear X10 router

[Christopher Fisk]

One thing of note, I believe the 2 lan ports are *not* for separating, but
rather to bond together to reach the advertized 1.5GB wifi speeds.  Other
than that I agree, unifi is the way to go.

On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 10:31 PM, Greg Sevart  wrote:

> Yep. To your other questions:
>
> You could use one or multiple to cover your home, depending on its layout.
> Yes, you would just any other regular router. Ubiquiti does make some that
> seem fairly well received (e.g., the EdgeRouter series), but I've only used
> their wifi kit. I'm a pfSense fan for routers/firewalls, though with the
> new
> ownership I'm considering switching to the opnSense fork.
>
> Yes, the Ubiquiti supports multiple SSIDs (4 per radio on the linked
> model),
> and can even VLAN tag them if you wanted to apply different ACLs--but you'd
> need something (either a switch and/or at the firewall, depending on your
> use case) configured appropriately. The PRO as linked actually does include
> 2 Ethernet ports, so you wouldn't have to mess with VLANs if you didn't
> want
> to.
>
> Ubiquiti's UniFi kit is more SMB to Enterprise class, so don't expect it to
> be as turn-key as an Asus or Netgear solution. I think the equipment itself
> is definitely superior, but depending on your own expertise and comfort
> level, it may or may not be the best solution. Only you can make that
> determination though. :)
>
> Greg
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf
> Of Winterlight
> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 8:26 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Netgear X10 router
>
> At 07:16 PM 5/5/2017, you wrote:
>
> >...something like this?
>
>  Dual-Radio-UAP-AC-PRO-US/
> dp/B015PRO512/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1494033082=8-1=UAP-AC-PRO
> >U
> biquiti
> Networks Unifi 802.11ac Dual-Radio PRO Access Point (UAP-AC-PRO-US)
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] Read only state

[Christopher Fisk]

Does it happen on multiple PC's?  Multiple card readers?  Is the Card
reader USB?  If so, did you try different USB ports?  Usually this is
associated with a hardware error going on.

On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 2:56 AM, Winterlight 
wrote:

>
> I have a Sandsk USB3 flash drive that has become Read-only State. I have
> no idea how it became so. In order to fix this I load a Administrator
> Elevated command prompt and run Diskpart to clear it. The problem is that
> while the attributes are no longer  read only the drive itself  remains in
> a Read-only State??  There is no hardware switch on this flash drive. So
> how do I fix this? Thanks.
>
> DISKPART> select disk 3
>
> Disk 3 is now the selected disk.
>
> DISKPART> attributes disk
> Current Read-only State : Yes
> Read-only  : No
> Boot Disk  : No
> Pagefile Disk  : No
> Hibernation File Disk  : No
> Crashdump Disk  : No
> Clustered Disk  : No
>
> DISKPART> attributes disk clear readonly
>
> Disk attributes cleared successfully.
>
> DISKPART> attributes disk
> Current Read-only State : Yes
> Read-only  : No
> Boot Disk  : No
> Pagefile Disk  : No
> Hibernation File Disk  : No
> Crashdump Disk  : No
> Clustered Disk  : No
>
> DISKPART> disk attributes
>
>

Re: [H] MS activation problems

[Christopher Fisk]

I'd say screw them and just use your other key again.  You have the license
even if you can't activate with the other key.

On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 3:24 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I don't have much experience with dealing with Microsoft licensing issues.
> I buy operating systems or programs, install them, and never have a
> problem... until windows 8.
> When it first came out MS had a deal where you could buy Win 8 Pro retail
> downloaded iso for 39.95. And they threw in a Media Center key for free. I
> bought it Nov 2013, and got my keys. However, I didn't get around to doing
> my new build until the following February 2014. I installed Win8Pro
> ...everything is good. then I installed my Media center key and OS un
> activated. I tried to go back to  Win 8 without media center... and kept
> failing because it was not and would not activate.
>
> I called MS. They told me I had until January 31st to use the Media center
> key so that is why it would not activate in Febuary. I said OK sell me the
> 15 dollar key.. can't do it you have to get it direct from the OS or by the
> version with Media center = 100 bucks. I said OK then just activate my
> original Windows Pro key.. can't do it because it no longer exists in the
> system. I was pissed but after week worth of calls I gave up and brought a
> Win 8 Pro Retail Upgrade from Newegg and once that was installed I bought
> Media Center for $15 through the OS.
>
> So now I want to use the original  key and media center on  a new LIVA box
> as my media center box. How would even go about getting this sorted out and
> activated? Who would I email or call? Anybody have any ideas.?
>
>

[H] Star Citizen anyone?

[Christopher Fisk]

Hey folks,

Anyone getting into the Hype for Star Citizen?

Not sure if anyone has been paying attention and/or cares, but it's the
biggest crowd funded game, at I believe 128million raised.  I actually
purchased my newest computer with the mindset that I'd be using it to play
the game.  The current alpha is a nice demo of the game, but the recently
released teasers for what is up and coming are pretty nice as well:
CitizenCon 2016 highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MysTnIXcc2w
Gamescon 2016 Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WMotcoO75M

I'm a huge Wing Commander Fan and back in 2012 I pledged for the $60
package, and since then have put in about $4/month towards development (I'm
$250 into pledges).  (I ungraded my starter ship to a better fighter and
purchased copies for the game for both of my daughters and a friend for
Christmas.

If you have the game and you're interested in flying around in game with
me, let me know I'll be happy to do a few missions.

If you don't have the game but are interested, if you use my referral
link/code you get 5000 bonus in game money.

https://robertsspaceindustries.com/enlist?referral=STAR-4RPC-TV6K



My current computer is running the game nicely.

Corei7 6700k
32GB DDR4
Samsung 950 Pro 500GB
Gigabyte G1 Gaming GA-Z170X-Gaming 7
GTX 970
Corsair RM1000 PSU

I'm actually at the point now where I see things like the 1070, etc and I'm
not even thinking of upgrade, which is a strange place to be with computers
for me.


Have fun folks,


Christopher Fisk

Re: [H] Android VM

[Christopher Fisk]

I don't see why not.  But you don't lose much trying.

On Sun, Sep 18, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

>
> Thanks for this ... what I really want this for is so that I can view my
> Motorola Hubble pet camera on my PC. It is only available for Android OS.
> Do you think it will support a Android camera security app?
>
>
> At 08:31 AM 9/18/2016, you wrote:
>
>> http://www.jide.com/remixos-for-pc#downloadNow
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 2:53 PM, Winterlight > >
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Anybody running Android that supports android apps in a VM? If so what
>> > and can such a VM be downloaded or purchased.
>> >
>>
>
>

Re: [H] Android VM

[Christopher Fisk]

http://www.jide.com/remixos-for-pc#downloadNow

On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 2:53 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> Anybody running Android that supports android apps in a VM? If so what
> and can such a VM be downloaded or purchased.
>

Re: [H] Upgrading to Windows 7

[Christopher Fisk]

You can not upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit.  You'll need to boot off the
install disk and do a fresh windows install.

On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 2:18 PM, Steve Tomporowski 
wrote:

> Is your '32bit' system using a 32bit processor?  If so, 64bit Win7 won't
> install on it, you need a 64bit processor.
>
>
> On 9/5/2016 2:11 PM, DSinc wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to install a 64 bit version of Windows 7 Pro on my 32 bit
>> system on the computer. The install disk won't allow this.  Is there a work
>> around? Tell me so my sister can understand to help.  Don't assume she's a
>> geek although she does know how to navigate into settings
>> folders--somewhat.  Don't assume facts not in evidence.
>>
>> Duncan
>>
>>
>

Re: [H] Windows 8 on a dead HD

[Christopher Fisk]

Not everyone links their windows machine to a microsoft account.  But
you're right, that is wrong information, the link to the 8 media actually
brings you to the 8.1 media download.  I'm sure Thane can find windows 8
media though.

On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 4:18 PM, Tim Lider <619be...@gmail.com> wrote:

> This might be incorrect information.
>
> What I do here at the shop for Windows 8.x and Windows 10 computers that
> had it previously installed, we just install from any related version.
>
> Ex: Windows 8.1 Pro OEM ISO 64-bit
>
> Once the OS is installed we log on the Microsoft account and it get the
> key from Microsoft.  This also includes the computers in our domain as well.
>
> Just an idea,
>
> Tim Lider
> Brown Belt Arnis de Mano
> https://www.facebook.com/CardenasArnis
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
> Behalf Of Christopher Fisk
> Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 12:52 PM
> To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
> Subject: Re: [H] Windows 8 on a dead HD
>
> Yep, I'm almost 100% sure it's that.
> https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO
>
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Thane Sherrington <
> th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:
>
> > On 25/08/2016 6:08 PM, Christopher Fisk wrote:
> >
> >> I think it is likely that the product key in BIOS is for Windows 8
> >> and it was upgraded to Windows 8.1.  Have you tried loading Windows 8
> >> and then doing the upgrade?
> >>
> > Oh Christ, that might be it.  I'll have to try to find a 8 ISO now.
> >
> > T
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: [H] Windows 8 on a dead HD

[Christopher Fisk]

Yep, I'm almost 100% sure it's that.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO

On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Thane Sherrington <
th...@computerconnectionltd.com> wrote:

> On 25/08/2016 6:08 PM, Christopher Fisk wrote:
>
>> I think it is likely that the product key in BIOS is for Windows 8 and it
>> was upgraded to Windows 8.1.  Have you tried loading Windows 8 and then
>> doing the upgrade?
>>
> Oh Christ, that might be it.  I'll have to try to find a 8 ISO now.
>
> T
>
>
>

Re: [H] backup image

[Christopher Fisk]

On the server end, Altero Backup is fantastic.  They have a Home version
that I haven't used, but if it's anything like the Hyper-V software it'll
be nice and easy to use.

http://www.altaro.com/home-pc-backup/


On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 1:28 PM, Brian Weeden 
wrote:

> I use this:
> https://www.terabyteunlimited.com/image-for-windows.htm
>
>
>
> -
> Brian
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Winterlight 
> wrote:
>
> > What is the collective using for backup imaging software these days? I
> > started out with Disk Image but when Norton/Symantec bought them and
> > screwed them up with their usual Nortification procedure (how many great
> > apps has Norton ruined) I switched to Acronis. I liked Acronis back in
> > version 4 through 8 and then of course it went down the yearly update
> road
> > to where now I don't like it very much at all. Why can't developers see
> the
> > advantage of keeping things clean and simple and stop trying to be all
> > things to all people.
> >
> > So I am looking for something new, clean, and simple. Any
> recommendations?
> >
> >
>

[H] Mouse replacement

[Christopher Fisk]

Hi Folks,

My Razer Naga MMO mouse is starting to double right click when I right
click and this is causing problems in my gaming.  As such I'm starting to
look at replacements.  My initial thought is to replace it with a new Razer
Naga because I've enjoyed this mouse from from the moment I got it.  It has
lasted 6 years, and if I weren't relying on my right clicks being 100% I'd
have no problems keep using this one (I will keep it on my non-gaming PC)

Original Mouse:
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Laser-Gaming-Mouse-RZ01-00280100-R3/dp/B002MPPRPO
(I'm not paying the $200 the guy wants for this -- just showing what I am
trying to replace)

Direct Replacement:
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Ergonomic-Gaming-Mouse-RZ01-01040100-R3U1/dp/B00E8CF268
This mouse has moved the 2 buttons from the top left to near the scroll
wheel, but overall the rest of the mouse looks similar in shape/layout.
Since I don't use the top left buttons due to placement and I may use the
ones under the scroll wheel, this might work out.

I'm also looking at using the Razer Naga Chroma which is the direct
evolution from the 2014 edition
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Naga-Chroma-Professional-Programmable/dp/B01798WKTY



Anyone have ideas for a similar or better mouse?  The thumb buttons are
actually quite useful for me on the various games I play allowing me to use
the num pad with my mouse hand instead of my WSAD hand.


Thanks!

Christopher Fisk

Re: [H] Problems with Windows Update

[Christopher Fisk]

I've had some windows updates take 12+hours previously, but generally that
means there was something going on with it.  I'd suggest
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971058

On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 5:14 PM, Steve Tomporowski 
wrote:

> Anyone else having problems with Windows Update?
>
> I have two Win7 systems that are taking forever.  I thought it was my
> network until I ran update on a Win10 system and it went quick & complete.
>
> ThanksSteve
>
>

Re: [H] QHD WLED

[Christopher Fisk]

The QHD displays are quite nice, we have something similar here in my
coworkers Laptop.  The one thing that is an issue at that size is once you
throw the resolution up to the full 2560x1440 you have to mess with the
icon size to get a usable screen.  Without effort the text and icons are
actually quite small.  Overall, I'd likely get the QHD.

On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Winterlight 
wrote:

> I have a 15 inch quad core Thinkpad with 16GB of RAM and a 512SSD that can
> operate as my mobile workstation, but I need something I can carry around
> with me in a messenger bag, and work as a laptop/tablet which is why I am
> getting a HP Spectre X360 convertible. I know the specs I want, but I can't
> make up my mind about the display. If it was a 4K choice I would be all in,
> but I am not even sure what Quad HD would be used for, especially on a 13
> inch screen. Is QHD worth a 100 bucks?
> I need the collectives advice. Comments and advice appreciated!
>
>  13.3" diagonal Full HD WLED-backlit IPS Display (1920x1080) Touchscreen
>
>  13.3" diagonal QHD WLED-backlit IPS Display (2560x1440) Touchscreen  PLUS
> $100
>
>
>
>

Re: [H] VOIP

[Christopher Fisk]

Sent too early!!

If they require access like that and you're worried about them seeing what
is on your lan, you could make a virtual machine, lock that off on it's own
physical network with the phone and your router and let them have at it.

Frankly, if you're making other calls it's not on your end, it is on theirs
or Verizon's.  How would you be successfully making other calls if it were
on your equipment?  Your equipment doesn't handle any routing of calls,
just the sending of voip packets to their network, which you have proven
that you can do by calling other numbers.


Thanks!

Christopher Fisk

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 8:42 AM, Christopher Fisk 
christopher.f...@thefisks.org wrote:

 If they require access like that and you're worried about them seeing what
 is on your lan, you could make a virtual machine, lock that off on it's own
 physical network with the phone and your router and let them have at it.

 On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org
 wrote:

 I have a NetTalk account. The nettalk device is plugged directly into my
 router and then into a phone line. I have had it for around 4 years and it
 has been great. However, in the last month  a few numbers I use to be able
 to call  I am now getting a message that normally only occurs when I forget
 to dial an error code. =   The number you have dialed is currently
 unavailable it is not something that clears up.

 These numbers are all Verizon Carrier and they are all local numbers.
 They are also all business office numbers, such as CVS, my CPA, an
 Appraiser, and a Real Estate Broker. Everything else on my Netcom device
 works as it should.

 Netcom wants me to plug it into my PC and give them remote access but I
 don't want to do thatThere is nothing on my LAN that could cause this
 to happen is there?.. could this be something from my ISP = COX or is it a
 Verizon issue... anyway I can narrow it downwhat is your best guess?
 thanks

Re: [H] VOIP

[Christopher Fisk]

If they require access like that and you're worried about them seeing what
is on your lan, you could make a virtual machine, lock that off on it's own
physical network with the phone and your router and let them have at it.

On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 7:01 PM, Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org
wrote:

 I have a NetTalk account. The nettalk device is plugged directly into my
 router and then into a phone line. I have had it for around 4 years and it
 has been great. However, in the last month  a few numbers I use to be able
 to call  I am now getting a message that normally only occurs when I forget
 to dial an error code. =   The number you have dialed is currently
 unavailable it is not something that clears up.

 These numbers are all Verizon Carrier and they are all local numbers. They
 are also all business office numbers, such as CVS, my CPA, an Appraiser,
 and a Real Estate Broker. Everything else on my Netcom device works as it
 should.

 Netcom wants me to plug it into my PC and give them remote access but I
 don't want to do thatThere is nothing on my LAN that could cause this
 to happen is there?.. could this be something from my ISP = COX or is it a
 Verizon issue... anyway I can narrow it downwhat is your best guess?
 thanks

Re: [H] Happy Pi Day!

[Christopher Fisk]

Your reverence for this day is IRRATIONAL.

On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 1:31 PM, FORC5 fuf...@cox.net wrote:

 3.1415

 once in a lifetime, :{)
 fp

 Date:  Saturday, March 14th, 2015

 ***Caution Tagline Below***
 **Tallyho**
 ***
  Wakko of Borg: Heeeo
 Collective!
 ***

Re: [H] Browsers

[Christopher Fisk]

Firefox w/noscript and flashblock.  I might not be the best example though,
since I've got 32GB of memory and pretty much just let firefox use whatever
it wants.

On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 1:30 PM, Stan Zaske swza...@yahoo.com wrote:

 I use Chrome myself and it's never given me any problems. Huge selection
 of addons too.



 On Sat, 14 Feb 2015 08:10:34 -0600, Thane Sherrington 
 th...@computerconnectionltd.com wrote:

  At 08:30 AM 14/02/2015, Steve Tomporowski wrote:

 What's the collective currently using for a browser?  I'm currently
 using Waterfox (supposedly a speeded-up version of Firefox), but after the
 last update, it's giving me problems.  I've upgraded my internet service to
 100MB, but after just a few hours, Waterfox slows to a crawl and I only get
 the speed back up by closing it and reopening  it.  I'm assuming that
 straight Firefox will probably do the same, so I think I'll see how Chrome
 works out.


 I use Firefox.  Chrome (once compromised) is way to much of a pain to
 fix, and I find it gets compromised more easily (based on computers I work)
 than Firefox does.  Tomshardware tested all the browsers and picked Firefox
 as the best (speed/security) so I'm figure that's a decent backup to my
 choice.

 T



 --
 Using Opera's revolutionary email client: http://www.opera.com/mail/

Re: [H] Small box to drive projector

[Christopher Fisk]

I might be rocking the boat here, but for projector duties, I've found that
AppleTV works fantastic.  For windows we use AirParrot, or on Mac's you can
natively cast to the AppleTV.  You still need a PC to drive it, but it
could be as simple as someone's laptop connecting.  A chromecast also works
surprisingly well, with the newer builds of chrome supporting casting your
entire desktop.

On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 3:34 PM, Chris Reeves tmse...@rlrnews.com wrote:

 Windows10 is free. Just grab the latest beta. It does mkv natively etc,
 when final comes out uograde

 -Original Message-
 From: Dave Gibney gib...@pullman.com
 Sent: ‎2/‎16/‎2015 2:18 PM
 To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector

 I live in the hinterland, so need to order things.
 And after hardware, I need an OS. What's a good price/source for OEM
 Windows Pro? For RDP access.
 Or, how far can a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse reach?




 Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an ATT 4G LTE smartphone


  Original message 
 From: Chris Reeves tmse...@rlrnews.com
 Date:02/16/2015  08:20  (GMT-08:00)
 To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
 Cc:
 Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector

 Nuc is kinda spendy. With microcenter nearby I can get a g3258, 4gb, board
 and a small case. For less than $150. Throw in a $54 120gb ssd, and I've
 got everything I need to run a mediabrowser client on win10

 -Original Message-
 From: Joshua MacCraw maccr...@gmail.com
 Sent: ‎2/‎15/‎2015 4:09 PM
 To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector

 Yeah I found some comments from 2003 in a forum talking about new stuff
 coming out with such features though quick Google didn't net much but this:

 http://www.aaxatech.com/articles/mini_projector_presentations.html

 I'd say look into used mini form factor office PC's or seriously consider
 cheap android tablet option.
 On Feb 15, 2015 1:00 PM, Dave Gibney gib...@pullman.com wrote:

  I also thought that projectors with built-in support for was obvious.
 But,
  I didn't find any with my limited searching attempt. I'll look again.
 
  The NUC, when you add storage, memory, OS and controls seems to overlap
  the price range of a cheap laptop.
 
 
   -Original Message-
   From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
   Behalf Of Joshua MacCraw
   Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 12:29 PM
   To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com
   Subject: Re: [H] Small box to drive projector
  
   Have you looked into projectors with onboard support? Seems in this
 day 
   age what you'd really want is something enabled for Chromecast, upnp,
  dlna,
   etc..  at which point you could drive it wireless from any cheap
 tablet.
   I'm just extrapolating from the flat screen tv market trend assuming
 such
   software is also on projectors worth their salt although Chromecast
  dongles
   are cheap.
  
   Don't totally forget you might want to HDMI a random device and Redmere
   active cables are the way to go for runs longer than a meter or two
  because
   they are so thin, flexible  work without fuss.
  
   Otherwise NUC was also my kneejerk reaction though not from practical
   usage.
   On Feb 14, 2015 9:04 AM, Dave Gibney gib...@pullman.com wrote:
  
Delurk :)
   
   
   
What would you guys recommend as a small computer dedicated to
 driving
a meeting room projector. At our community center, we are looking at
wall or ceiling mounting projectors in our several meeting spaces
(including the gym and auditorium).
   
My vision is a small box dedicated to each projector that can show
PowerPoint and various media. Ideally controlled and media loaded via
Wi-Fi or even Bluetooth. Perhaps even controlled by a phone or
 tablet.
   
What would this collective mind suggest?
   
   
   
Dave Gibney
   
509-715-9552
   
Pullman, WA
   
   
   
   
 
 

Re: [H] dumb question

[Christopher Fisk]

I couldn't work with less than 2 monitors, and there is a good chance I'm
moving to three or four soon with the massive IPS price drop coming.

On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:58 PM, Joshua MacCraw maccr...@gmail.com wrote:

 Either disable autodetect in the video driver and/or look into if the
 monitor is handling PM (APM? DPMI? where are we these days?) properly.

 Only time I hit the moving thing is if I RDP in which jams my 2
 desktops into 1  leaves it that when when I disconnect. Come to think
 of it I should track down a fences like app to auto-move them back...

 On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 10:01 AM, FORC5 fuf...@cox.net wrote:
  recently upgraded to a dual monitor setup :-) I LIKE !
 
  moved sticky notes to monitor number two, they move back when I turn off
  number one OR I let it go to sleep. does not do this with just screen
 saver
 
  not a major deal ATM just wondering if  there is a work around for this.
  fp
 
 
  Date:  Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
 
  ***Caution Tagline Below***
  **Tallyho**
  ***
   Useless Invention: Camcorder with
braile-encoded buttons.
  ***
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Re: [H] Duncan

[Christopher Fisk]

Any updates on Duncan?  It's been a few weeks and was hoping to hear good
news!

On Sun, Nov 30, 2014 at 7:46 AM, Joshua MacCraw maccr...@gmail.com wrote:

 Strength to Duncan  family.

 On Sat, Nov 22, 2014 at 5:51 AM, James Edwards
 jedwa...@hardwaregroup.com wrote:
  Yo everyone, pay attention! From his sister Bonny at
 addy4st...@yahoo.com
 
  To all,
 
  My brother, Duncan, (do not know how he's identified in your group other
  than the owner of this site) was admitted to the hospital on 11-11 after
  suffering multiple strokes. He was in ccu for 3 days, the hospital for 3
 and
  is now in re-hab. He is mobile, somewhat, and coherent, but memory,
 vision,
  and balance are impaired. Thought you would like to know. He's
 optimistic,
  accepting, and going with the flow. He's himself in conversation, just
  trapped in a not too responsive body.
 
  Bonny
 
  Bonny, please send me a good address to send well wishes. I will forward
 it
  to the list.
 
 
 
  Jim Edwards
 

[H] Modern half height AGP card?

[Christopher Fisk]

I have a bunch of PC's that are in the ~5 year old range Core 2 Duo that
are being recycled by a company on their 5 year recycling plan.  I like to
take the 20 or so they do rotations of per year and clean them out, check
for caps and essentially refurbish them then I give them to local families
to use for their kids to do homework, etc.  I would like to add in a video
card that can run minecraft for the kids and add in a minecraft account and
some mod making tutorials to hopefully get the kids interested in
programming or similar.

The problem is they're all half height AGP.  Anyone have a suggestion on an
AGP card that fits the bill that'll have windows 7 drivers?


Thanks!


Chris

Re: [H] Modern half height AGP card?

[Christopher Fisk]

Nevermind, Hidden away under the AGP slots in this is a PCIe.  That'll
learn me to send out requests before I complete the teardown of the
machines. =/

As an aside, I think I found the answer myself on the best AGP card.  Seems
like the card to have if you're stuck on AGP is the HD 3850.  Best
performance offered in the final versions of the reviews on the various
sites for when they stopped reviewing AGP.

On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 3:16 PM, Christopher Fisk 
christopher.f...@thefisks.org wrote:

 I have a bunch of PC's that are in the ~5 year old range Core 2 Duo that
 are being recycled by a company on their 5 year recycling plan.  I like to
 take the 20 or so they do rotations of per year and clean them out, check
 for caps and essentially refurbish them then I give them to local families
 to use for their kids to do homework, etc.  I would like to add in a video
 card that can run minecraft for the kids and add in a minecraft account and
 some mod making tutorials to hopefully get the kids interested in
 programming or similar.

 The problem is they're all half height AGP.  Anyone have a suggestion on
 an AGP card that fits the bill that'll have windows 7 drivers?


 Thanks!


 Chris

Re: [H] Linux Safe as I think?

[Christopher Fisk]

From the standpoint of attacks/etc, yes, linux is safe.  Unless you get
youself into being a direct target for some reason (Running a high profile
website, etc) a machine just running linux and kept up to date with it's
patches is about as secure as you need to be.  The wide net type attacks go
against the largest install base, that being windows.  Kinda the low
hanging fruit of the hacking world.

For security on websites, you're using the same software as you would
otherwise use in windows.  Your browser is encrypting, your network is
going across the same internet link, etc, so there is no issue with logging
into a website in linux vs windows.

On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 3:03 PM, Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org
wrote:

 I have been using Ubuntu  a lot this year in a virtual VM. My desktop is
 six core with 64GB of RAM so I can run lots of virtual desktops with full
 screen VMs. It has been quite a while since I ran anything Linux so I
 thought I would run it on a old Thinkpad X41 Tablet I have sitting around.
 So I installed Ubuntu and a number of different distros on my desktop to
 find the one I wanted to use on my X41.

  I decided on Elementary 0 and I like it a lot. In the discovery process I
 found myself using my desktop Ubuntu VM for lots of different online and
 off line expanding activities. Last night I was just about ready to log
 into my Ebay account and buy something from my Ubuntu Firefox browser when
 I paused because I really don't understand Linux down to the bone marrow
 like I do windows, and I am unsure if it is as safe as I think it is to use
 with sensitive information... something I have yet to do.

 I am not running any Linux anti virus or malware program that I am aware
 of, I don't where the risks are, and goggling the issue brings up very few
 returns. So is Linux as safe, out of the box, as I think it is? And what is
 it about Linux and desktop security that I need to know that I am probably
 unaware of. Thanks!

 w

Re: [H] Odd thing with a rental computer

[Christopher Fisk]

Yeah, without knowing exactly what the software is your options seem
limited to contacting the place he bought the machine and/or doing a backup
of important data and nuking it and installing a known good OS image.

On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Gary Jackson gjack...@visi.com wrote:

 Have you talked to the rent to own place ?  From what I can see, they
 probably were the ones that put Trilock Plus on the PC.


 RegardsGary


 -Original Message-
 From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
 Behalf Of Thane Sherrington
 Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 1:40 PM
 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com
 Subject: [H] Odd thing with a rental computer

 I have a computer that was a rent to buy machine.  It's paid for, but is
 suddenly booting up (as soon as I press CTRL-ALT-DEL to login) with a
 Trilock Plus screen (red screen) telling me the computer has been locked
 because a virus has been detected.  I don't think that's the case, but I
 can't figure out what file is running to bring up the screen.

 Winlogon looks normal, as does Explorer.exe.  What runs that early in the
 boot process?  The run entries in the registry appear clean as well.  I'm
 assuming it's a service, but so far I'm not sure which one.

 T

[H] Recommended Powerline equipment

[Christopher Fisk]

Hey guys,


Doing some work in a medical building and running ethernet is difficult at
best.  We have 2 machines that are currently on wifi, but due to security
policy changes we're implementing, we need to get all privately connected
wifi out of the building, which means we need to get ethernet to a few
places that didn't have it before.

What 500MB powerline equipment have you used in the past and would
recommend for a single circuit run?  We have the ability to put power plugs
in the power room at the same circuit to prevent going through the breaker
box and can run ethernet from that location no problem.


I'm looking for something that is reliable and will give us at least G
wireless speeds that we're replacing (faster is better, but this is a low
use area so they won't really get a huge gain from a speed increase)


Thanks!


Christopher Fisk

Re: [H] PATA SATA

[Christopher Fisk]

You're limited to what the PC can see, it is seeing a PATA drive, so
unless it supports PATA drives of 1TB it won't see the entire drive.  It's
fun running converters.  I've put an mSATA  SATA  PATA setup before for
giggles.  It worked, but limited by the PATA architecture.

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 7:03 PM, Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org
wrote:

 If you use a PATA to SATA convertor to run a SATA drive in a PATA USB2
 external drive, are you still restricted to  the PATA controllers size
 limitation?
 i.e. can you put a TB SATA drive on a USB2 PATA SATA  external drive?
 Has anybody tried this?

Re: [H] New M$ speculation?

[Christopher Fisk]

I've heard a few reasons on why they're skipping 9, and the most plausible
one is that they found that a lot of programs were written back in the day
with If Windows Version == 9x to capture windows 95 and 98, it was
capturing windows 9 as well.  By skipping the version they avoid bad
programming from older programs.

It's also just as likely that Windows 9 in German would be Windows No.


On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 3:40 PM, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote:

 Tim,
 Thanks for the info, but I do zero social media. sorry. I read the
 collectivefor my info.
 Best,
 Duncan


 On 10/03/2014 15:10, Tim Lider wrote:

 Duncan,

 I am testing the OS tight now on a Hyper-V VM setting.  So far it is
 running pretty good.  I did find some problems. See my facebook wall for
 more info.

 https://www.facebook.com/tim.lider

 Regards,

 Tim Lider

 -Original Message-
 From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On
 Behalf Of DSinc
 Sent: Friday, October 3, 2014 11:56 AM
 To: HWG
 Subject: [H] New M$ speculation?

 My OB called driving home from his Village's Comuter meeting. A member of
 the group put forth a presentation that indicates Microsoft's new OS will
 be 'Windows 10,' not Windows 9.0. The release date is still Spring 2015.
 I can look forward to this information, if true. I am still updating my
 machines to Win7.0pro based on List comments!
 Comments, opinions?

 Best,
 Duncan

Re: [H] Linux Guru?

[Christopher Fisk]

A question I have is what you're looking to do with this?  If you're
looking to use it as a learning tool there are a few schools of thought.

#1:  Go with CentOS to learn redhat, which is one of the enterprise
standards
#2:  Go elbow deep with something where you'll really need to know the
system.  I like Gentoo myself for that, but it's not for someone who just
wants something to work.
#3:  Go with something like ElementaryOS or Ubuntu to just have a working
system without hassle.

The question comes down to what is your goal with the laptop?


Chris

On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 8:54 PM, Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org
wrote:



 After I posted I went Googleing and I found a page of fast and quick
 distros
 http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/780781-
 6-excellent-lightweight-linux-distros-for-x86-and-arm
  Elementary was there and I downloaded it. You are running it on old
 hardware?




 At 05:21 PM 10/1/2014, you wrote:

 Check out ElementaryOS as well.

 http://elementaryos.org/

 On 10/1/2014 5:59 PM, Winterlight wrote:

 I have an old and slow IBM Thinkpad X41 Tablet.

 Intel Pentium M (Dothan), L2 2 MB cache 1.5GHz LV (758)
  Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
 12.1 Super Wide Angle FFS TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
 2GB  PC2-4200 memory standard (non-removable)

 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
  CDC slot with one of the following:
 IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2)
 IBM Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3)
 MiniPCI slot with one of the following:
 IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
 Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter

 IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
 IBM Active Protection System
 SD Card slot with IO support CardBus slot (Type 2)
  Wacom Serial Tablet PC Stylus
 Tablet Hardware Buttons

 I have upgraded the RAM to a maximum 2GB as limited by the chipset. It
 had a real odd Travelstar 1.8 inch hard drive that was a SATA but was setup
 as a PATA... why I don't know but it was so slow it killed the usefulness
 of the laptop. So with a little bit of customization I was able to install
 a SSD to work and it is now plenty fast enough to run win 7 pro, it's
 current OS. Well, as long as I don't try to do anything that requires a
 decent graphics card. But it is ok for simple stuff like email, browsing
 the internet, winamp, using office, playing a game of chess.

 I decided to run Linux on this laptop and hopefully find a new use for
 it... or at least make it more interesting to play with. But which Distro
 Ubunto or Mint? I have played around with Ubunto in a VM and I like it, I
 just installed Mint in a VM and although I have read great things about it
 from a usability standpoint I really don't have the experience or knowledge
 in Linux to make a decision so any Linux gurus in the collective that
 point me in the right direction, warn me of pitfalls, or give me a good
 comparison of what I can expect? I would hate to spend time setting
 everything up only to find out I made the wrong decision.

 Thanks
 w

Re: [H] Linux Guru?

[Christopher Fisk]

I just reply to messages that come in.

The list is set with the following information:

Reply-To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com

You can see that in the headers of all messages to the list, so google
apps uses that for reply by default


On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 10:20 PM, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote:

 Christopher,
 I get it. Can you explain why you send List mail via the
 address I read as 'hardwardware@lists,hardwaregroup.com.' ???
 Perhaps that address works, but I believe it is an internal only
 address. Sorry.
 Duncan


 On 10/01/2014 21:56, Christopher Fisk wrote:

 A question I have is what you're looking to do with this?  If you're
 looking to use it as a learning tool there are a few schools of thought.

 #1:  Go with CentOS to learn redhat, which is one of the enterprise
 standards
 #2:  Go elbow deep with something where you'll really need to know the
 system.  I like Gentoo myself for that, but it's not for someone who just
 wants something to work.
 #3:  Go with something like ElementaryOS or Ubuntu to just have a working
 system without hassle.

 The question comes down to what is your goal with the laptop?


 Chris

 On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 8:54 PM, Winterlight winterli...@winterlight.org
 wrote:


 After I posted I went Googleing and I found a page of fast and quick
 distros
 http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/780781-
 6-excellent-lightweight-linux-distros-for-x86-and-arm
   Elementary was there and I downloaded it. You are running it on old
 hardware?




 At 05:21 PM 10/1/2014, you wrote:

  Check out ElementaryOS as well.

 http://elementaryos.org/

 On 10/1/2014 5:59 PM, Winterlight wrote:

  I have an old and slow IBM Thinkpad X41 Tablet.

 Intel Pentium M (Dothan), L2 2 MB cache 1.5GHz LV (758)
   Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
 12.1 Super Wide Angle FFS TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
 2GB  PC2-4200 memory standard (non-removable)

 Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
   CDC slot with one of the following:
 IBM Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2)
 IBM Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3)
 MiniPCI slot with one of the following:
 IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
 Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter

 IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
 IBM Active Protection System
 SD Card slot with IO support CardBus slot (Type 2)
   Wacom Serial Tablet PC Stylus
 Tablet Hardware Buttons

 I have upgraded the RAM to a maximum 2GB as limited by the chipset. It
 had a real odd Travelstar 1.8 inch hard drive that was a SATA but was
 setup
 as a PATA... why I don't know but it was so slow it killed the
 usefulness
 of the laptop. So with a little bit of customization I was able to
 install
 a SSD to work and it is now plenty fast enough to run win 7 pro, it's
 current OS. Well, as long as I don't try to do anything that requires a
 decent graphics card. But it is ok for simple stuff like email,
 browsing
 the internet, winamp, using office, playing a game of chess.

 I decided to run Linux on this laptop and hopefully find a new use for
 it... or at least make it more interesting to play with. But which
 Distro
 Ubunto or Mint? I have played around with Ubunto in a VM and I like
 it, I
 just installed Mint in a VM and although I have read great things
 about it
 from a usability standpoint I really don't have the experience or
 knowledge
 in Linux to make a decision so any Linux gurus in the collective
 that
 point me in the right direction, warn me of pitfalls, or give me a good
 comparison of what I can expect? I would hate to spend time setting
 everything up only to find out I made the wrong decision.

 Thanks
 w

[H] Software for windows 8.1 Multiseat

[Christopher Fisk]

Hello Collective!

My kids (like any in their age range these days) are very much into
minecraft.  We have two computers, but they're in separate rooms so
communication between them isn't as easy as if they were next to each other.

I've considered going with a multiseat setup on my computer, but have only
found two pieces of software that looks like it'll work.  Does anyone have
familiarity with either piece of software and/or have any suggestions?


Miniframe has SoftXpand.  It only works on windows 7 currently, so that one
is out (But seems to be the most popular for this)

Ibik has Aster, which supports windows 8.1 and I'm in the process of
downloading a demo version now.

My goal is to have my dual monitor setup (and possibly a third monitor
going to the TV when their friends are over) with two keyboards, two mice
and let them all play minecraft together in same room.

Any thoughts?


Thanks!


Christopher Fisk
i...@miniframe.com