Re: [CGUYS] A WinXP recording question -

2011-03-08 Thread MrMike6by9
I have successfully used a program called Total Recorder on my XP Vista PC's. I use the pro version almost daily to schedule the program to connect to a web site capture the stream at specific times. It natively captures recordings as WAV files but there are free encoders for it to create mp3's,

Re: [CGUYS] Google Docs

2010-09-30 Thread MrMike6by9
On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 6:13 PM, Stewart Marshall revsamarsh...@earthlink.net wrote: I need some help. I have a form I made in Word that I want to move to Google Docs where the info entered will end up in a Spreadsheet (Google Spraedsheets) and that I can email to other individuals. Can

Re: [CGUYS] Recs 4 hw support for netbook

2010-07-12 Thread MrMike6by9
Places like Staples, Office Depot, etc. sell lap desks for around $30 or less. I'm using one now. YMMB Being awake at 3:30am wouldn't be so bad if it weren't in the middle of the night. - - Chris Pirillo On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 11:10 AM, Jordan jor17...@gmail.com wrote: Just go to the home

Re: [CGUYS] iphone 4, running with the herd

2010-06-26 Thread MrMike6by9
From a fav website - http://www.everythingicafe.com/ Is An Antenna Fix Just Around The Corner With iOS 4.01? by Tim Barribeau on June 26, 2010 AppleInsider is reporting a rumor that Apple is pushing through an iOS update at full speed, which will hopefully fix the reception issue that comes

Re: [CGUYS] iphone 4, running with the herd

2010-06-26 Thread MrMike6by9
Well, for my part, this is a deal breaker unless and until. I use my left hand for all the important things in my life. The right is for mousing, scissors, and cleaning up so that means I have no plans for visiting certain countries ... hehehe YMMV Being awake at 3:30am wouldn't be so bad if it

[CGUYS] Cellphone choices [WAS It's an app world, and it could swallow all computing}

2010-04-01 Thread MrMike6by9
There are very strong hints that a new iPhone will be released before the end of the year that will be Verizon compatible. Some reports are saying this will be in addition to ATT as a provider veruss a replacement. Some of this speculation comes from this WSJ article: MARCH 30, 2010 New iPhone

Re: [CGUYS] Twist in school spying scandal

2010-03-10 Thread MrMike6by9
I read this at TUAW this morning: Remote webcam activation now disabled in software that led to controversy at Pennsylvania school by Mel Martin (RSS feed) on Mar 8th, 2010 The suburban Philadelphia school being investigated for spying on students using MacBook laptops will lose the ability to

Re: [CGUYS] Mac Market Share At 11%

2010-03-03 Thread MrMike6by9
I guess I can't see the meaningfulness of this stat. I regularly use 3 computers; a OSX 10.6 MBP and 1 each XP Pro and Vista machine. I use my MBP mostly for web activities like reading and posting in forums as well as surfing while in the living room or on trips. The Windows boxes have 2 browsers

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-106)

2010-02-14 Thread MrMike6by9
Do a Google search with the phrase stylus for iphone and you'll see the possibilities. There are gloves made with conductive finger tips for people like your parishioner. YMMV I find this all too impossible to follow. If I remember correctly a stylus is unusable on the ipad (if it has a

Re: [CGUYS] The Other Digital: Radio

2010-02-06 Thread MrMike6by9
I have the Logitech Squeezebox Boom while a friend of mine has the Pandora Radio by Livio. These sets are quite appropriate for news and talk programs from the likes of NPR, PRI, and BBC. Their audio fidelity is quite acceptable for tabletop radio. Just about any broadcast radio station you'd

Re: [CGUYS] You Saw the Demo? Are you impressed?

2010-01-27 Thread MrMike6by9
Missed the live demo (working), but reading the tech press, it appears that Steve hit another home run.  I was impressed; we should probably start testing Jobs for steroids! The folks at EverythingiCafe are largely negative regarding this latest gadget from Apple. YMMV

Re: [CGUYS] iPhone/MS deal about to close?

2010-01-20 Thread MrMike6by9
Subject: iPhone/MS deal about to close? http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jan2010/tc20100119_759795.htm BW is saying bing may become the default search engine on the iphonecan you hear Tom scream yet? I read the forums at www.everythingicafe.com several times a day. I

Re: [CGUYS] digital camera shutter lag

2010-01-19 Thread MrMike6by9
What are they called? How does one determine if a particular camera is one of them. Spec sheets seem to be short on such information. That's the reason it's a good idea to browse sites like DPReview (www.dpreview.com) and Steve's Digicam (www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews). They do

Re: [CGUYS] Re-pairing Bluetooth headphones with the transmitter

2010-01-11 Thread MrMike6by9
You might want to see if other bluetooth devices are in the immediate surroundings. A couple of years ago, I shared a hotel room with a friend whilst on vacation. I was trying to help him pair his new headset to his new phone. It didn't work at first but I soon realized that the headset had

Re: [CGUYS] Netflix to delay delivery of Warner#39;s latest DVDs - Yahoo! Finance

2010-01-07 Thread MrMike6by9
You were saying -- The value of an idea has nothing to do with the honesty of the man expressing it. -- Oscar Wilde Date:    Thu, 7 Jan 2010 07:22:55 -0800 From:    popoz...@earthlink.net popoz...@earthlink.net Subject: Netflix to delay delivery of Warner#39;s latest DVDs - Yahoo!

Re: [CGUYS] new bank and a mint

2010-01-05 Thread MrMike6by9
A friend of mine used Mint for a bit but grew to hate it. He had hoped to eliminate the need for posting receipts to Quicken (or a similar) application but complained that they often took days to post transactions or failed to include details like the vendor names for debit transactions. As a

Re: [CGUYS] a new word?

2010-01-05 Thread MrMike6by9
That was similar to my reaction the first time I heard someone use the term soft copy Subject: a new word? It's this kind of sloppy writing that makes the rest of us have to learn useless new words. I've never in my life heard the word wireline before today, and really can't see the

Re: [CGUYS] Droid/Eris questions

2010-01-03 Thread MrMike6by9
I believe many carriers allow a 30-day experience with a new subsidized device before you are fully committed to the 2-year contract. With ATT, I only needed to wait 18 months before going from a Q9h to my 3GS. It would have been 2 years if I had switched carriers. I've seen my 3GS perform

Re: [CGUYS] Please Help me with Windows Media Center Problem

2009-11-28 Thread MrMike6by9
You should be certain that the problem isn't with Comcast. I've heard they are switching more and more analog channels to digital thus requiring the use of their rented cable converters or cable cards. Just a thought. YMMV Date:    Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:01:41 -0500 From:    Gail.Miller

Re: [CGUYS] syncing google calendar with a WM6 phone

2009-11-21 Thread MrMike6by9
You might be able to use nuevasync - www.nuevasync.com I used it with WinMo Q9h before getting an iPhone in July. YMMV From:    Jeffrey Myers jmyersgoucher...@gmail.com Subject: syncing google calendar with a WM6 phone Is there an equivalent of MS ActiveSync I can use to sync my Samsung

Re: [CGUYS] syncing google calendar with a WM6 phone

2009-11-21 Thread MrMike6by9
My first gen Touch has Gmail installed as an Exchange account. As such, my calendar and contacts are synced with the Google data over WiFi. So, yes, it can be done as you want. However, I do so enjoy the convenience of the data plan on my iPhone. It makes GSP/mapping, and simple internet info

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 11 Nov 2009 to 12 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1009)

2009-11-12 Thread MrMike6by9
Clean up your act, get some real musical talent out and then see music sales jump. It's really that newfangled radio machine that is doing in the music business. They let you listen to music for free. From the perspective of my musical taste, local radio doesn't play the stuff I like

Re: [CGUYS] iPhone multitasking

2009-11-08 Thread MrMike6by9
Just a brief comment. If I switch to another app on the iPhone from a Apple native app such as Safari, Safari will bring up the last page viewed when I return to it. The iPod player works the same way. Non-native apps start from the beginning. I can listen to a radio station with Ootunes on the

[CGUYS] Another take on Windows 7

2009-10-28 Thread MrMike6by9
I was happy to hear these guys expound on the whole Windows 7 thing from the perspective of people who use Macs while doing their paying jobs. MacBreak Weekly #164: Pinch, Pull, And Tug - running time about 1 hr. 26 min. - http://twit.tv/mbw164 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko

Re: [CGUYS] USB hub question

2009-09-22 Thread MrMike6by9
Some of the Mac Books had USB ports that were more powered than others.  I don't remember which ports but if you have trouble with one port try one on the other side. My first gen MBP has a free USB port on the right side and on the left. The port on the left is close to the mag safe power

Re: [CGUYS] Pogue Feeling Sorry for M$

2009-09-17 Thread MrMike6by9
Some interesting things are heard about the Zune in this week's MacBreak Weekly Podcast #158: They Don't Have That in the US. The comments begin around 00:40 in and go for about 10-15 minutes. YMMV - - - No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately. -

Re: [CGUYS] Outlook Express Disappears

2009-09-11 Thread MrMike6by9
Date:Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:12:26 -0400 From:Gail.Miller gail.mil...@comcast.net Subject: Outlook Express Disappears Hello. I need your help. Yesterday my computer rebooted itself unexpectedly. And when it was all ready to go again, there was no Outlook Express. Moreover, I couldn't

Re: [CGUYS] first guinea pig?

2009-09-09 Thread MrMike6by9
Date:    Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:09:54 -0700 From:    mike xha...@gmail.com Subject: first guinea pig? iTunes 9?  Anyone?  Anyone? I've installed it but haven't really done anything with it yet except to update a single iPhone app. Yesterday, I did an in-place upgrade from 10.4.11 to 10.6 using

Re: [CGUYS] Gmail question...

2009-09-09 Thread MrMike6by9
From:    Richard P. richs...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Gmail question... The same for me. If I start a C-Guys email, it won't show up until someone replies to the message. Makes me doubt whether it ever went out... It would be nice to be able to get rid of this feature Richard P. On Wed,

Re: [CGUYS] CAN THE ZUNE HD DO THIS TOO?

2009-08-17 Thread MrMike6by9
TWO OUT OF TWO TOMS AGREE... The comment is derived from a general consensus by analysts that Microsoft's portable media player missed its mark, and doesn't look to gain any ground in its battle against Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch anytime soon. The market reception for Zune is so

Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question

2009-08-07 Thread MrMike6by9
ATT has their own paid nav system for WM phones but when I was using my Q9h, I used Google Maps or Live Search since they both can use the phone's GPS chip. The only thing missing was turn-by-turn that would update automatically like the iPhone or a dedicated unit. I had to do manual updates for

Re: [CGUYS] A Computer Question ... Horrors!

2009-08-06 Thread MrMike6by9
HUH? My problem IS a Firefox issue Subject: Re: A Computer Question ... Horrors! Safari sucks. Use Firefox or SeaMonkey. I've have MacBookPro Ver 1.1 about 3½ years old. A friend just got a current gen 17 MPB. I still use a Vista machine that has a hardware printer. On my bank's

[CGUYS] A Computer Question ... Horrors!

2009-08-04 Thread MrMike6by9
I've have MacBookPro Ver 1.1 about 3½ years old. A friend just got a current gen 17 MPB. I still use a Vista machine that has a hardware printer. On my bank's website, a print request generates a *.aspx file for open with application or save file as dialog when using Firefox on both MBPs. On my

Re: [CGUYS] Batch downloading of bank check images

2009-07-16 Thread MrMike6by9
Some folks object to electronic payments systems because they believe the merchants are passing on the fees the banks and credit card companies charge in the form of higher prices. Maybe so, but the merchants who deal in cash also have costs relating to the safeguarding, counting, and depositing.

Re: [CGUYS] New Sig [WAS: [Advertising for cell phones]

2009-07-15 Thread MrMike6by9
Betty, I hope you won't mean if I use your line as a sig. ... hehehehe Date:Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:14:59 -0400 From:b_s-wilk Subject: Re: Advertising for cell phones [deletions] Texts aren't pointless. TWITTER is pointless. Twitter is for people who have nothing to say, but say it

Re: [CGUYS] VHS to DVD question

2009-06-24 Thread MrMike6by9
You said yes, the PC drives do support DVD-R). Would a different format make a difference? Or what?. If the reading drive only reads, such as a DVD-R drive versus a DVD-RW or DVD+RW, then the Samsung-created disc MUST be finalized. Further, IME, many computers prefer to work with DVD+R/RW while

Re: [CGUYS] links cut off

2009-06-20 Thread MrMike6by9
Word wrap at 72nd character. Digest - Gmail rich text format. YMMV --- I have very strong feelings about how you lead your life. You always look ahead, you never look back. ~ Ann Richards ( 1933 - 2006 ) Date:Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:02:22 -0400 From:t.piwowar t...@tjpa.com Subject: Re:

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Does it Right

2009-06-12 Thread MrMike6by9
It's always painful getting the first iteration only to see better versions appearing in the following years. I type this on my MBP 1.1 that was 3 years old in March. Current models take more RAM and have faster CPUs as well as larger drives. Similarly, I have a 17 month old Motorola Q9h that I

Re: [CGUYS] Which MacBook Pro? - added RAM

2009-05-22 Thread MrMike6by9
I just purchased RAM for my MBP 1.0 (3 yrs old) from OtherWorldComputing.com. They list 2 4GB RAM chips for 8GB max in the new MBP @ $639.99 and will accept old RAM modules for rebate. If I were buying a new MBP now, I'd certainly use such a source for the RAM upgrade versus paying the very high

Re: [CGUYS] monitor suddenly won't work in new computer

2009-05-21 Thread MrMike6by9
The OP did not state whether the monitor was an LCD or a CRT. If a CRT, even if the power indicator light had failed, you might hear the power surge to start the tube. I had a really good LCD monitor fail because of the stupid, cheap power switch. I assume it is an older monitor that just might

Re: [CGUYS] Cleaning the Inside of a Computer

2009-05-13 Thread MrMike6by9
Two words of caution. Use short, short bursts of air from those cans. Long duration bursts have a rapid cooling effect that might lead to undesirable results. Second, blowing air around the inner chamber can place dust on read/write sensors of your CD/DVD drives. Don't forget to clear the blown

Re: [CGUYS] Audio/video sync problem with DTV broadcasts

2009-05-11 Thread MrMike6by9
When I started with my first LCD TV a receiver, I read of complaints about audio/video being out of sync. One solution that seems to work is to ensure that both the audio and video signals go through the AV receiver that then feeds the TV rather than having the video directly connected to the TV

Re: [CGUYS] Verizon TV Box

2009-05-07 Thread MrMike6by9
Just because they use the word FiOS doesn't mean the company policies/motives differ from those of the cablecos. The laws and regs (they helped to deveop them through lobbying, etc.) only mandate that you can get a signal that works with your equipment but it doesn't require those firms to give

Re: [CGUYS] D60 was: Re: [CGUYS] Camera query. Just curious.

2009-04-16 Thread MrMike6by9
I've had a D60 for about 10 months. It's a very nice camera even with my 61 YO eyes. I obviously must use the viewfinder in this DSLR but I Nikon has several high-end units using their live (pre)view technology (D3, D300, D700). The D90 now has live (pre)view as well. It can also record motion as

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 30 Mar 2009 to 31 Mar 2009 - Special issue (#2009-306)

2009-03-31 Thread MrMike6by9
I had felt that way for many years but hoped it had abated some when I bought my MacBookPro 3 years ago; my first Apple OS device. Those old feelings of not wanting to associate with certain types of folks have been reawakened lately. I just hope that I can be grown up enough to let those feelings

Re: [CGUYS] Not cool enough [was re: Laptop Hunters] Puhleze stop

2009-03-30 Thread MrMike6by9
Subject: Re: Not cool enough [was re: Laptop Hunters] Puhleze stop Seconded! I'm glad I get the digest version of the list.  I think I'd have to stop collecting my email otherwise. Agreed! * ** List info,

Re: [CGUYS] Stereo Receiver Tech Considerations--different radio service options

2009-02-26 Thread MrMike6by9
Before buying an HD receiver, you'll first want to see what is available in your local area. Here's a FAQ http://www.hdradio.com/faq.php I found that includes a link to a list of stations. Many stations that have HD feeds will promote what they have with on-air announcements. For example, WAMU in

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 18 Feb 2009 to 19 Feb 2009 - Special issue (#2009-190)

2009-02-19 Thread MrMike6by9
I've been using Mailwasher Pro for years but they have a free versionhttp://www.mailwasher.net/as well. However, since my primary email is gmail, mailwasher does not get as much of a workout nowadays. YMMV --- Estne volumen in toga, an solum tibi libet me videre? Subject: Spam Blocker Hi ...

Re: [CGUYS] TERRIBLE SUBJECT! blah, blah

2009-02-03 Thread MrMike6by9
I agree. That's the advantage of the digest for me as well. I can quickly scroll past those messages that annoy me to find the few gems at times like this. YMMV It would be horribly distracting for me to get each posting as it comes in, particularly with the current discussion raging on

[CGUYS] Costco rebates [was: Buying tv from Circuit City?]

2009-01-28 Thread MrMike6by9
The standard Gold membership at Costco is only $50 per year which provides 2 cards per household. If you get an AMEX Costco card, you get rebates for charged purchases at Costco including your gasoline. If you step up to the $100 membership, each eligible purchase qualifies for a rebate of 1, 2,

Re: [CGUYS] Buying tv from Circuit City?

2009-01-28 Thread MrMike6by9
Slight correction, with the combined Costco membership/American Express charge card, you do get rebates for charged purchased at Costco with the regular [Gold Star] membership. The business account isn't the same. YMMV Costco business membership is $100. You get rebates on purchases. With the

Re: [CGUYS] ? about download speeds

2009-01-15 Thread MrMike6by9
Yes, 16Mb / 3Mb is fast service. If your speed was merely 3Mb down, you'd be at the minimum of what is usually sold as basic cable internet service. I always counsel people to remember that real-life speed is what we really care about and that will always be a function of the load on and the

[CGUYS] ? about download speeds

2009-01-15 Thread MrMike6by9
Beg to differ. Bandwidth speed are usually expressed as bits per second (bps). Thus, the old dial-up modems I used started as 300 baud and went to 1200 baud then to 56K baud. In common usage, the baud rate of a *modem* is how many *bits* it can send or receive per second. Technically, baud is the

Re: [CGUYS] MS Share Drops 19% YOY

2008-12-14 Thread MrMike6by9
When I saw the previously posted search share results, I noticed that MS Search was paired with Live Search. On my WM cell, I started with Google search but found Live Search to be faster at getting a GPS lock and provided more info than did Google. With the move to WM 6.1, the GPS is fast for all

Re: [CGUYS] No ID? No Internet for You!

2008-12-11 Thread MrMike6by9
Where I worked, before retirement, we were using a CAC to access our workplace machines for over 6 years. A friend who works for a civilian agency lives with a system that has each machine dedicated to a specific user. If his machine goes down or he goes to another office/location, he cannot log

[CGUYS] Tivo WPA

2008-11-30 Thread MrMike6by9
My Series III works with my linksys wrt54g on WPA. I have 2 wired desktops and a TB HB plus 2 laptops and the Tivo running wireless. The router supports 4 wired connections. YMMV Date:Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:21:48 -0600 From:Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: winCE

Re: [CGUYS] GPS advice

2008-10-13 Thread MrMike6by9
I've owned or used 2 Garmin Nuvi models and currently have a factory installed car system. In each case, you can instruct the unit to bias the routing based on preferences such as no toll roads, shortest time, shortest distance, easiest or most direct route. The Nuvi also supports pedestrian as

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast DVR

2008-10-01 Thread MrMike6by9
In my area, Comcast uses Motorola devices. In our case, you can determine the specific model by looking on the underside of the DVR. The general rule is that Hollywood doesn't want you to be able to make digital copies of their content. So you can not copy files from the DVR but must play them (in

Re: [CGUYS] Incoming CGUYS messages sometimes marked as spam

2008-09-23 Thread MrMike6by9
I receive my posts as plain text digests thru Gmail thru my Comcast accounts. Neither has flagged the digests as spam. YMMV -- Date:Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:47:44 -0400 From:Jeff Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Incoming CGUYS messages sometimes marked

Re: [CGUYS] LHC

2008-09-11 Thread MrMike6by9
Well, I guess that's when it ceases to be an S.E.P. (Someone Else's Problem) - Douglas N. Adams (1952-2001) - Date:Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:29:24 -0400 From:Eric S. Sande [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LHC Risk is computed as the product of (probability of occurrence)

Re: [CGUYS] WiFi mobile phones

2008-09-05 Thread MrMike6by9
OS X users might want to look at Missing Sync http://www.markspace.com/. They claim support for WM phones, as well as for the Blackberry, Palm, and Symbian platforms. YMMV -- He may be mad, but there's method in his madness. There nearly always is method in madness. It's what drives men mad,

Re: [CGUYS] Out of sync

2008-09-04 Thread MrMike6by9
One of the ways the audio and the video can get out of sync is because the video is fed directly to the screen while the audio is routed through a home theater receiver (or the equivalent), for example. Better HTR's may have audio delay circuitry the user can invoke to try re-sync the two. I have

Re: [CGUYS] Windows Update/ Zone Alarm

2008-07-09 Thread MrMike6by9
I didn't know about the issue but first suspected the MS security patch as the culprit since the MBP in the living room was still on line through same wireless router connection to Comcast after the XP box had been updated and restarted. I chose to roll back the patch and wait for a fix as I'm

Re: [CGUYS] Adobe Reader/ Firefox conflict?

2008-05-22 Thread MrMike6by9
I'm running FF 2.0.0.14 on an XP desktop laptop and latest FF 2.x on a MBP. I've noticed issues with the gmail inbox the past week or 2. Instead of loading, it will churn for a few seconds until I close FF. I can load same pages in IE or Opera (or Safari on MBP) without incident. I loaded the FF

Re: [CGUYS] TV schedule listings

2008-05-06 Thread MrMike6by9
Two very good sites are: www.titantv.com and www.zap2it.com. You join for free and customize the channel guide of your provider for your favorite and preferred time of day, number of hours displayed. Titan can have separate tabs for OTA and for DBS listings as well. YMMV Subject: TV schedule

Re: [CGUYS] Need Help to Make a PDF with a Small File Size

2008-04-29 Thread MrMike6by9
Adobe Reader 5.x is really old. We are running Adobe Pro 7.0.8 and Reader 8.1.2 installed on our XP machines at work. YMMV She does have Acrobat Reader 5 for her Windows 2000. In my experience, the Mac OS always adds the pdf extension when it creates a PDF file. ... I'm just curious that the

Re: [CGUYS] iTunes blues

2008-04-22 Thread MrMike6by9
I have found that the web site www.ilounge.com http://www.Ilounge.com has a large amount of very helpful iTunes and iPod tips and tricks. I recently helped a friend move his library from an old laptop to a new one without much drama. He was even able to rebuild his preferences and smart folders

[CGUYS] Disc vs. Disk

2008-04-07 Thread MrMike6by9
Hm. According many references on line, most people use the words interchangably but cite disc as the preferred British/European spelling possibly due to its Latin root discus and going back to the time when Phillips and Sony developed the compact disc. Apparently, Apple prefers to use the

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 31 Mar 2008 - Special issue (#2008-232)

2008-04-01 Thread MrMike6by9
I have a Logitech bluetooth mouse for my MBP that uses rechargable AAA batteries. It comes with a USB cable to tether the mouse to the laptop for recharging when batteries get low. I often prefer to use my stand-alone charger. This looks like an updated version of the one I have been using at

Re: [CGUYS] Verizon DSL Service Dry Loop

2008-03-17 Thread MrMike6by9
Everything I've heard says that when Verizon installs FiOS, they cut the old POTS line. That Princess phone will not work then. YMMV The phone company still supplies power for legacy phones. If you've got a '70s Princess Phone in a box in your basement, you can plug it into a POTS line and

Re: [CGUYS] gmail replies

2008-02-26 Thread MrMike6by9
I've been using gmail for years and it's now my main app for the largest percentage of my mail so I guess I don't see what the problem is. But, then again, I subscribe to the List by Digest which is much handier for me since I don't have to deal with bunchs of individuals msgs. YMMV -- I'm as

Re: [CGUYS] Do Not Call Lists

2008-02-20 Thread MrMike6by9
I remember going the DNC site and verifying that my numbers are still listed and saw the expiration dates for those listings. YMMV - Subject: Re: Do Not Call Lists I didn't read all the posts in this topic thread...I've wondered what happens to the guys who think the DNC is not working and

Re: [CGUYS] Do Not Call Lists

2008-02-20 Thread MrMike6by9
I meant to add. Many of those services that use these 800's numbers appear to be using boiler rooms from which multiple numbers are dialed simulatanously. You will often pick up and hear nothing since another line answered first and that child of God spilled his/her spam on that unfortunate person

Re: [CGUYS] Do Not Call Lists

2008-02-19 Thread MrMike6by9
Some thoughts. I found that one of the best solutions for dealing with unsolicited phone traffic is an answering machine with caller-id or a speaker. They rarely bother if the machine picks up first. If I hear a familiar voice say my name, I can pick-up or return the call. My caller-id shows that

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

2008-01-19 Thread MrMike6by9
Even for the Fed Gov, when the vendor is located in 2 states, somewhere in the west/southwest IIRC, the contract must include state tax for that vendor's good or services. YMMV Subject: Re: What to charge for contract to develop web content? Interestingly, the University of Washington... a

Re: [CGUYS] OpenDNS weirdness

2008-01-11 Thread MrMike6by9
My home machine is on Comcast and I was using it's DNS servers when this question first appeared. As a long time customer of High Criteria, I immediately checked. There was some initial hestitation but I reached the site and was relieved. I really like TR. YMMV If we're taking a poll, I

Re: [CGUYS] Are Passwords Obsolete?

2008-01-02 Thread MrMike6by9
We have been using CAC's (Common Access Cards) for years. They work as a photo ID as well as for network authentication. Ours contain a mag a strip as well as a smart chip. BTW, we still have a regular password that changes every 120 (?) days for the website through which all our CAC's and the

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 27 Nov 2007 (#2007-842)

2007-11-28 Thread MrMike6by9
I prefer ZA (free) and my router. ZA can let you know if an App is trying to access the 'net YMMV Subject: Re: problem with Thunderbird Starpower will Add or Remove Programs do the trick? then, what do u recommend for AV? ZA for Firewall? or Windoze? -- I am open to the guidance of

Re: [CGUYS] Rip Van Winkle

2007-11-08 Thread MrMike6by9
I like when people assume that the only reason you have old tech in the office is just because you're too lazy to buy the latest and the greatest. Sometimes it's just because the best you can hope for is to replace 1/3 of your computers each year and maybe get one or 2 new printers or fax

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

2007-11-03 Thread MrMike6by9
Opera, the browser, has a built in tool for real time monitoring of your speeds. I have enjoyed success with an app called NetPerSec that gives real time up/down speeds. I especially like the free app NetStat Live from Analogx.com (same guy who created DSLReports.com aka Broadbandreports.com and

Re: [CGUYS] Leopard (browsers)

2007-11-01 Thread MrMike6by9
I am still on 10.4.10 and use Firefox almost exclusively after I found that Safari would not work the current Yahoo. YMMV Maybe I missed it, but I don't know why it's so important to get the new Safari (when you don't have Leopard). Is it really that much more desirable than Firefox (or

Re: [CGUYS] Fastest vista notebook

2007-10-30 Thread MrMike6by9
I started computing back in the days when we used a Silent 700 to connect to a main frame running BSD that was located 600 miles away at the head office. We moved up in the tech world when the office got a Kaypro II although it still used a 300 baud modem. I now have 3 XP Pro machines that I use

Re: [CGUYS] least invasive Anti Virus

2007-10-26 Thread MrMike6by9
I like NOD32 by Eset. Very small footprint. Usually gets no def files several times a day. Here is a link to a review: http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/eset-nod32-review.html YMMV I do not mind paying for an AV package, I just do not want one that bogs the system down,

Re: [CGUYS] The Worst Thing about Macs

2007-10-21 Thread MrMike6by9
The author of the piece said it right for me as well. My computing days go back to CP/M and UNIX BSD via a dumb terminal. I resisted buying a Mac for the same basic reason cited, the machine users tended to be the sort I didn't want to associate with. Constantly denigrating the choices of others

Re: [CGUYS] UPS Question

2007-10-15 Thread MrMike6by9
The more sophisticated units often have self-test circuitry even if the unit is setup to be monitored by a connected computer; this may relate to the 2-4 AM thing. The other issue might be a failing battery. They do wear out. I have 2 TrippLite 1000VA units that have a real time read-out for the

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

2007-10-03 Thread MrMike6by9
I followed the cell phone/spam disucssions with interest since about 3 years ago, I began receiving spam call/robot calls from the public school system telling me that my child could not attend without the propoer vacinations 3 problems: I have no school age children, I don't live in that

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 26 Sep 2007 - Special issue (#2007-684)

2007-09-26 Thread MrMike6by9
I like NOD32 on my current desktop. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,130906-c,securitysoftware/article.html It has a small footprint, works right out of box, it costs about $30 annually, you get new def files several times a day. I use AVG Free on my Dell laptop and my PII-800 machine. My MBP

Re: [CGUYS] iTunes updates

2007-09-21 Thread MrMike6by9
My 60GB 4G iPod has been exhibiting increasingly strange behavior. I had thought the nearly 2 yo device was failing but, after viewing pages on iLounge and on the Apple forums, I am beginning to suspect that recent iTunes updates may be breaking the older units ... or maybe it's just a

Re: [CGUYS] iPod cases

2007-09-11 Thread MrMike6by9
nearly 2 years when I got my 4G iPod, I picked a $10/$20 mini-digital camera case (at Best Buy, IIRC) with velcro closure and a velcro belt loop. It also has a small pouch on on front under main flap where I keep my ear buds. It has padding so the little sucker has been safe so far. It's

Re: [CGUYS] Comcast Triple Play

2007-09-11 Thread MrMike6by9
My experience comes from getting tired of Verizon. I used my cell for any toll calls and had a very limited service for 20-30 local calls a month (for my Tivo). They kept trying to nickle and dime me with $2-3 increases with no added benefit to me. I switched to triple play; already having had HSI

Re: [CGUYS] Bill Nye, the anti-God Science Guy

2007-08-20 Thread MrMike6by9
Seeing the Bill Nye post, I was reminded of a favorite song fragment ... [quote] he sun's a moon that warms you the moon's a sun with no heat the sky above is to remind you what's under your feet [unquote] --- Ben Harper, Engraved Invitation - Both Sides of the Gun

Re: [CGUYS] Compaq, Vista doesn't connect

2007-08-08 Thread MrMike6by9
Date:Wed, 8 Aug 2007 10:03:17 -0400 From:b_s-wilk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Compaq, Vista doesn't connect My husband picked up a 'hot' deal on a new Compaq notebook [almost free], for basic web surfing and word processing. It connects to the Internet OK via ethernet, but the WiFi

Re: [CGUYS] Will the iPhone Change Everything?

2007-07-09 Thread MrMike6by9
This offering has more promise for change in my mind http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/05/technology/circuits/05pogue.html?_r=1oref=slogin David Pogue - [quote] It's called T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, and it's absolutely ingenious. It could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars a year, and

Re: [CGUYS] On Line TV Listings [WAS: the Myth of TiVo [was Re: DVD-RW]]

2007-05-24 Thread MrMike6by9
For those who might like to use an online resource for listings, I recommend www.titantv.com and www.zap2it.com. They each are customizable for your local carrier and give you about 7 days of programming. If you have multiple outlets, TitanTV is better since you can setup a tab/page for each such

Re: [CGUYS] printers

2007-05-15 Thread MrMike6by9
I had a cheap laser printer at home but decided to get a color ink jet after getting a digital camera. I've had very good luck luck with a Canon Proxima (the (IP5000) since I had been concerned about the Epsons; viewed as good/great at the beginning but problematic if not used regularly, clogged

Re: [CGUYS] three-finger command et al.

2007-05-09 Thread MrMike6by9
What three-finger command are you talking about? My XP Pro desktop at home is locked but running 24/7. I merely click on my USERID icon and enter the password. My work machine uses a CAC. Once again no three-finger command. To power up any of these machines, including my MBP, I depress the power

[CGUYS] Dump WEP go to WPA or WPA2 if possible

2007-05-09 Thread MrMike6by9
I was at a geek gathering this weekend. One fellow told us of a poor soul who only used WEP to secure his wireless network and someone cracked it and used his connection to download child porn. The upshot was that the owner of network was sentenced to 5 years per image. The object lesson is that

Re: [CGUYS] three-finger command et al.

2007-05-09 Thread MrMike6by9
True, that's why all my system logins are password protected. I access the machines at work with a smartcard. Yes you can set up Windows to bypass security, but is this a good idea? -- So it goes - Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (1922-2007)

Re: [CGUYS] LCD TV's and how to feed them

2007-05-08 Thread MrMike6by9
Tivo and other DVRs get their scheduling information from services like Tribune. If the programmer doesn't give them updating information, then these services will not have it either. I like to check sites like Titantv and Zap2it for my regular tv guide info. My Tivo makes daily calls for

Re: [CGUYS] Cleaning the Dust out of a PC

2007-05-02 Thread MrMike6by9
OK, I've been reading this thread with amusement and decided to add my $0.01 from experience. I have a can of compressed air and decided to dust my machine a while back. I was very careful to use short bursts of air to avoid condensation. I finished by using a ever so slightly moist rag to wipe

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