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  3. G4 Covers Adult Entertainment Expo

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    Posted

    Charter took G4 out of the regular lineup and made it Digital only, which is fine with me as I quit watching it when the tech left. Seems their newest re-creation was a lot more like SpikeTV, which caters to "older men"...doesnt surprise me if they're promoting Adult Entertainment. Maybe they're plowing the path for their next "re-creation"

    Liz

  4. Hi Guys

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    ha ha ha

    sorry liz we call plum duff

    puddy

    some times i forget people are not

    familiar with our interpritation of some words

    and because it is natural to me i forget there are others on the board

    ile try and be more specific

    take care

    marty

    Marty, don't you DARE hide your Kiwi accent here! Even though I need an occasional translation, I love your way with words! And I learn so much from you--see, someday when I get to go down there, I might even be able to understand the language, thanks to you!

    OK, now what's Plum Duff? :)

    Liz

  6. Tech 10 Years Ago...

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Adding another "you're not alone"!

    My "rig" (ha! I called it a rig! :D) is a $299 Dell Celeron, not a gamer so OK by me! And Marty, I so admire you taking these older machines and getting them to work--keeps them outta the landfills and puts them in good hands. I salute you, sir! Bravo!

    We're not poor, we're THRIFTY! I've always said even if I win the Lottery, I'll have my maid :) hang the laundry outside; not only for the environment but because it smells so good, especially in Spring when the violets are scenting the air....

    Liz

  7. Hi Guys

    in Open Chat

    Posted · Edited by blim

    "ime so full of puddy"

    What's Puddy??? (at the same time, almost afraid I'm asking :D )

    Welcome to BTs Better! Glad to have you here and hope to hear a lot more from you! Just jump in!

    Liz

  8. Whiskeyman's Bar

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    Terrorist may suggest a Hot Toddy (hot water, lemon, honey, whiskey right before bedtime) but coughing up the stuff is the quickest way to get the cooties out of you! Keep drinking those liquids and take lots of vitamin C and remember, if you cold is at "cough stage", it's near the end!

    Feel better, Brian!

    Liz

  11. Mac Book Or Hp Laptop

    in Electronics & Hardware

    Posted

    Do consider Hitest's advice about how you plan on using the computer. I would LOVE to have a Mac as they're so much easier to use, but the kids' school district and now College uses Winders. Now, I know nowadays it's easier to use a Mac in a Windows World, but back when we started buying idiotboxes, it wasn't

    Liz

  16. Drinkin'

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    :blink: Ohhh, I could get in trouble with those..... :blink: I don't like any hard liquor except Cap'n Morgan's Coconut Rum but I LOVE chocolate! Thanks for the warning---now to forget Chocolate Martinis exist.... :)

    Liz

  17. Processes Running

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

    Posted · Edited by blim

    Hi Jer and welcome to Besttechies!! Look here (click) for the gadget you want--folks recommend Codestuff Starter and Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel for ease of use.

    I must admit I've never used these gadgets (I have hardly anything on my computer...it's a "mommy computer":) email and surfing...) but the experts here will chime in with any tips if needed.

    And another point for the experts to chime in on--I don't *think* 37 processes isn't in the realm of too many, from what I've read. But it never hurts to slim things down if you can.

    Liz

  23. Booting To Dos In Win98

    in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP

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    After 98 boots up, you shouldn't have to choose shut-down and restart in DOS--when the kids played DOS games, they just inserted the game or double-clicked the icon on the desktop. But maybe XP plays naughty with 98 when it comes to DOS games??

    Got out the 98 for Dummies book and it says there's "MS-DOS Prompt" and if I remember right, it's in the start/programs menu.

    "This remnant lets old-time computer users boss their computers around by tying in a command. It brings up an MS-DOS window, ready to run old DOS programs (and games!) In fact, it will even run Windows programs, if you're bored enough to type in the program's name and press the enter key"

    Wondering what would happen if you started 98 in Safe Mode by tapping F8? Wondering if it gives the option of DOS start up? (I only used safe mode in 98 once and it was through using msconfig, so I'm guessing here!)

    Liz