Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem

2009-12-08 Thread Tony B
If it's not an odd interface like USB, then no driver is needed. Just update your video card drivers, power down, plug in the DVI cable, boot. Note that if you have another monitor connected then this one may not display a picture on boot; you'll have to play with the multi-monitor settings. It

Re: [CGUYS] LG Flatron W2053TX driver disc problem

2009-12-08 Thread Christopher Range
Tony B wrote: If it's not an odd interface like USB, then no driver is needed. Just update your video card drivers, power down, plug in the DVI cable, boot. Note that if you have another monitor connected then this one may not display a picture on boot; you'll have to play with the multi-monitor

Re: [CGUYS] The Cloud stole her data...

2009-12-08 Thread mike
Does she have local backups? On Nov 13, 2009 7:28 AM, John Duncan Yoyo johnduncany...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 8:06 AM, phartz...@gmail.com phartz...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 7:49 AM, John Duncan Yoyo johnduncany...@gmail.com wrote:Class... Classmates,

Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

2009-12-08 Thread Ranbo
*Thanks, I couldn't get Fire Fox to load, so downloaded a new version and it now seems to be working better (opens links, loads pages, etc.) though some pages are still pretty slow. I'll do these other steps as well. Should I uninstall some of the spyware programs and uninstall Zone Alarm Pro,

Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

2009-12-08 Thread tjpa
On Dec 8, 2009, at 9:34 AM, Ranbo wrote: I couldn't get Fire Fox to load, so downloaded a new version and it now seems to be working better (opens links, loads pages, etc.) though some pages are still pretty slow. Don't write things like some pages. That just frustrates people who are

Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

2009-12-08 Thread db
Yes, Uninstall Zone Alarm Pro completely. I think you are going to find that was the problem. Ever so often anybody's updates can and will break things and security software has deeper hooks into your machine than any other besides the OS itself. If it solves the problem, contact ZA

[CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Reid Katan
Quoting Tony B ton...@gmail.com: Ultra ATA SATA. I'm telling you, you'll be making a big mistake to rely on anything except your own eyes. In most laptops, it's only a 5 minute procedure to open it up and look at it - probably less time than you've taken so far playing with software. And

[CGUYS] Apple Kills 1000 Apps, Developers Applaud

2009-12-08 Thread tjpa
Ratings Scandal Kills More than 1000 iPhone Apps http://www.pcworld.com/article/183987/ratings_scandal_kills_more_than_1000_iphone_apps.html Bogus reviews have landed Chinese iPhone app developer Molinker in deep trouble, resulting in all 1000-plus of its apps being removed and banned

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Andy Gallant
FWIW, from a Toshiba web site about that model number (A105-S2712): - Detailed Specs - Hard Disk Drive [footnote on capacity and what's a GB anyway] - 60GB (5400 RPM); Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive; 9.5mm height; user removable - Accessory - Toshiba 320GB 2.5-inch 5400RPM Notebook

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread tjpa
On Dec 8, 2009, at 1:19 PM, Reid Katan wrote: It's not just the clock that slows. It's everything. Cursor blinks, window resizing, the spinning Avast ball in the Notification Area, the Firefox throbber. Oddly enough, the offending video will play at normal speed. Go figure. If you drop an

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Reid Katan
Quoting Andy Gallant a...@agallant.com: FWIW, from a Toshiba web site about that model number (A105-S2712): GB anyway] - 60GB (5400 RPM); Serial-ATA (SATA) hard disk drive; 9.5mm height; user removable [. . .] - Accessory - Toshiba 320GB 2.5-inch 5400RPM Notebook Internal Hard Thanks. I've

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Stewart Marshall
It should work fine. I have migrated to larger HD's in laptops and if you use a good clone program it is plug and play. Just did one this weekend. 80 GB - 320 GB. Stewart At 01:38 PM 12/8/2009, you wrote: Quoting Andy Gallant a...@agallant.com: FWIW, from a Toshiba web site about that

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread Jeff Miles
I don't know, but probably the dumbest thing in ages I've seen is people debating health care. As to the mouse click thing I'm on the fence. I've gone through more mice then I can remember. Is electronic stuff more reliable then physical stuff? You know, little springs and clips and etc.?

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Reid Katan
Quoting tjpa t...@tjpa.com: On Dec 8, 2009, at 1:19 PM, Reid Katan wrote: It's not just the clock that slows. It's everything. Cursor blinks, window resizing, the spinning Avast ball in the Notification Area, the Firefox throbber. Oddly enough, the offending video will play at normal

[CGUYS] Conde Nast Invents Alternate Internet

2009-12-08 Thread tjpa
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2356808,00.asp Conde Nast, Hearst, Meredith, News Corp., and Time Inc. are joining forces to produce a yet-to-be-named initiative that will allow consumers to read the companies' publications on electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, or

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread Stewart Marshall
You don't ask for much do you? I might be able to find a mouse like you describe, but the last part? God works miracles but even that one he gave up on. :-) Stewart At 01:41 PM 12/8/2009, you wrote: I don't know, but probably the dumbest thing in ages I've seen is people debating

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread Allen Firstenberg
On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Jeff Miles jmile...@charter.net wrote: Personally I want a temple based mouse that will tie into my eye movements and blinks. This has actually been tricker than was expected, mostly because people don't really realize what their eye movements or blinks

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Tony B
Presumably some sort of add-on acting up? Have you tried starting FF in safe mode (there should be a shortcut for this in the start menu). Then try adding add-ons back one at a time. Can we assume browsing in other browsers doesn't affect the system? What's really surprising to me is that this

[CGUYS] mp3 tagging app for os x

2009-12-08 Thread mike
I'm looking for a tagging app for os x. I need it to do mass tags, wildcards etc. This is for a friend because I do anything like this on windows currently. Thanks. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules,

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread tjpa
On Dec 8, 2009, at 2:41 PM, Jeff Miles wrote: As to the mouse click thing I'm on the fence. I've gone through more mice then I can remember. Is electronic stuff more reliable then physical stuff? You know, little springs and clips and etc.? They all die sooner or later. I'm guessing the

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread mike
Um..yeah. Once again he's talking without looking. Technically a 'wfb' if you can find one, can run the magic mouse. Drivers are out there. On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 4:15 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Dec 8, 2009, at 2:41 PM, Jeff Miles wrote: As to the mouse click thing I'm on the fence.

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread tjpa
On Dec 8, 2009, at 6:28 PM, mike wrote: Um..yeah. Once again he's talking without looking. Technically a 'wfb' if you can find one, can run the magic mouse. Drivers are out there. Link please! The one thing holding me back from buying a Magic Mouse is that I'm running a KVM with both

Re: [CGUYS] Consternation over Computer Constipation - help!

2009-12-08 Thread Ranbo
I uninstalled Zone Alarm Pro (after activating the Windows firewall). So far, things are better - loading web pages and documents. FF still seems a little sluggish at times, with IE being somewhat faster. Thanks Randall On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 12:05 PM, db db...@att.net wrote: Yes,

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread mike
http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2009/11/14588/ good luck On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 5:36 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Dec 8, 2009, at 6:28 PM, mike wrote: Um..yeah. Once again he's talking without looking. Technically a 'wfb' if you can find one, can run the magic mouse. Drivers are

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Magic Mouse

2009-12-08 Thread Tony B
I hadn't thought about that. Since so many Mac owners actually run Windows, they would be the first to be totally pissed off that their Magic Mouse wouldn't work! On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 9:06 PM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2009/11/14588/

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Reid Katan
Quoting Tony B ton...@gmail.com: On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 1:19 PM, Reid Katan ka...@his.com wrote: When running XP, as soon as I start Firefox the computer slows down to 1/5 of normal speed. How do I know it's 1/5? Because the clock ticks one time every five seconds. Consistently. It doesn't

Re: [CGUYS] The reason for all the agita (Was: Re: [CGUYS] Speaking of 2.5 drives. . .)

2009-12-08 Thread Tony B
If you don't use add-ons, what's the point of using Firefox? You may as well use IE8; it's actually safer than FF right now. But for testing purposes there's also Opera and Chrome. On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 11:43 PM, Reid Katan ka...@his.com wrote: I don't load up with add-ons. Actually, none that