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  1. Slightly Upset

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    I was going to jump in and suggest same as Macmarauder, but seemed too simple a solution. My daughter was sent a CD from a friend in China. Worked everywhere except the computer. We figured it was a kink between US and Chinese tech....Hopefully it is as simple as a bad CD. (and Rev.Al Green--great choice!) Liz

  2. Mad Thread Libs Game

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    Why is it that hefty Besttechie forum questions end up being innocent conversations between members discussing monkey wrestling and baking twinkies*? Did I win?

    *I cheat.

    Macmarauder

    basement

    nitrous oxide

    farm animals

    semi truck

    trowel

    gravity

    (this could be dangerous....) Liz

  3. G4 Hasent Got Better

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    Hi Sidekickcat,

    They picked on LORI?? She's so sweet and good natured about "breaking Leoville" (I break lots of things). She even wrote that she tried Linux and it wasn't for her. I'm glad you jumped in.

    I also use Winders---I'm not tech minded, I just do basic things (this forum is as complicated as I get), I don't really mind the maintenence (defragging, etc), makes me feel empowered with this idiot box. Just about everything is geared to work with windows. And if I break it, I have this place and the Indians at Dell Support to dig me out! Liz

  4. About U?

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    Hello Codemuffin and welcome!

    ....You're....a ...bunny? Oh YEAH, you will fit right in!

    I'm originally from Hinsdale, Madison Street, just off Odgen Ave. I understand our ranch house has been replaced by a half million dollar mansion (!) I miss Chicago....once a city girl, always a city girl.

    My son is a folk (Morris) dancer---*cough* download *cough* Salty Dog Rag--is that ever a fun dance. Liz

  6. G4 Hasent Got Better

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    Hi Sidekickcat,

    Bingo!!! You hit the nail on the head!! I still can't believe anyone on any board would be disrespectful to any of your comments! Just reading your posts, I can tell you have them very well thought-out and they end with a Blessing!! I looked and looked at LTS for your comments, was ready to jump in and "have your back, girlfriend" (insert attitude and finger snaps here) but couldn't find the thread (feel free to tell IF you want to).

    I suppose G4 wants personal stuff in the off topic forum, but most of the content there is rubbish. Besides, people hang out in particular forums, where you get the family feeling, its appropriate in my opinion, to post personal stuff in the forum you feel you belong in, where folks know you.

    Again, the attitude here is why I like this place (keep the nitrous turned up, Macramauder) Probably because the "people in charge" are polite and respectful to begin with. I lost a lot of respect for LTS and G4 when I saw folks in "leadership" positions flame/slam/diss. Bestechie proves that attitude starts at the top. Liz

  9. Hillibilly Joke

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    I stole this from "Old LTS", too funny to leave it there. thanks to Andy. Copy, Paste,

    The son of a hillbilly family went off to college and when he returned home for Christmas, his father asked him, "What are you studying in college?"

    The son replied, "My favorite subject is geometry.

    "Well, say something for us in geometry," ordered his father.

    Now wanting to make his father appear ignorant in front of all their friends, he replied, "Pi R Square."

    The father jumped to his feet and yelled, "Them darn college professors don't know nothing. Pie are not square, pie are round. Cornbread are square."

  12. Microsoft Agent Server

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

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    Hi All,

    While Googling, Mcafee Firewall "asked" me if I wanted to allow or block Microsoft Agent Server (AGENTSVR.EXE). So I Googled it. Not much made sense except it seemed like a tool for someone who has a Website or a Server, which I don't.(waaay beyond my capabilities!)

    I blocked it as it seemed un-needed. Curious, did I do the right thing? Thanks alot, Liz

  15. Tss Name No More

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    Well, I checked the G4 forums again and there is a stickied post from "the production team" describing the new format---sounds like lots of fluff and "edgy entertainment".

    **However, there apparently was a "tribute" to the old TSS and staff during the last 10 minutes or so of Friday's show, which touched a lot of folks on the forums.** I'm guessing it may be re-run on Monday at noon (whatever timezone Michigan is in.....Eastern, I think)

    Most of the old TSS was over my head, CFH was more my style, but tried to learn as much as I could understand from both shows, sad to see them go (bittorenting CFH is still beyond me).

    Just thankful I have this place to keep reading and learning how this idiot box works. Liz

  17. Tss Name No More

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    Hi Sidekickcat,

    They haven't changed the name of the forums yet, but I guess on March 28, the "new show" starts and they probably will change the forums then. I think they're trying to "cancel" it on purpose (I bet live tv is a challenge and expensive)

    Yeah, I haven't been around, went to a Folk Dance Festival in Berea, KY with son's Morris Dance team. Had a great time, sore feet, no sleep. Did see my first robin (so cold in MI that even chickadees dissapeared).

    Been checking out the new LTS, no, haven't signed up yet, miss the "nonsense" forums, but perhaps they'll return. You got yourself in hot water??? I'll have go there and to check up on you, young lady!! Liz

    and to JSKY,

    Let me know about the party!! I'll bring some eats. Liz

  18. Tss Name No More

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    *If this isn't allowed, please delete this and accept a noobies apologies*

    Stopped by G4 forums today and apparently the TSS show name is changing to "Attack of the Show". Ugh. I haven't watched it since the day I counted 5 "off-color words" in the first 10 minutes--TSS needed a name change, but again, ugh. Plenty of angry viewers, also. Liz

  21. Xp Loads Too Slow

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

    Posted

    Hi Jimras,

    Thank you so much for the info as I have a Dell, too!! Yes, the Security Suite has worked very well (I think anyways....) My son gets mad at the automatic updates (it slows down his games, he says) but I like that feature. Less maintenance, the better!

    So keep an eye on the ads--right now places are offering the Suite free with Tax Software, but after tax season, some places offer the January rebate deal (staples and office max especially) And it runs about $35 at Walmart. Liz