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  2. Dell Owners

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

    Posted

    Wow, wow, wow, Mike! and thanks...now the questions :D

    By "restore", do you mean system restore or re-installing the operating system? (ie: pressing F11)

    And will they ship the OS and software CDs free or is there a cost? When I ordered this idiot box, I also ordered the OS CD (figured that would be insurance for never needing it, thus $10 well spent! :D )

    Daughter's warranty expired Jan 4. She had her motherboard replaced in October, it was deemed necessary to reinstall the OS as it didn't fix her problem She says Dell Tech left her with a "whole bunch of CDs" and she *thought* the OS CD was one of them, but Son reinstalled Windows through a "hidden partition" and I don't think he used a CD ("I don't think" are the key words here, they were 50 miles away). I'll have to nag her to double check to make sure she has an OS CD!

    Thank you very much, Mike! Great tips!

    Liz

  3. R.i.p. Gerald Ford

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Being a Michigander, I must also chime in and say "Rest in Peace, Mr. Ford and thank you!" And what a sense of humor he had! Shortly after he died, MSNBC had a "block" containing an interview with Chevy Chase who mocked him constantly falling and tripping when he was on Saturday Night Live. Mr Chase and Mr Ford ended up being friends! The most interesting thing in the interview was that Mr Chase based Mr Ford's tripping and falling on the fact that he was the "Accidental President"--he never had Presidency as a goal in his life and literally ended up there by accident (of course, his filmed "trips" inspired Mr. Chase to go that route but the "insider reason" was pretty profound!).

    I also must admit that with my kids going to school a stones throw from Grand Rapids (both are at GVSU now, Screi!), I am very happy they are up here on Christmas Break so they avoided all the extra traffic!

    I salute you, Mr. President!

    Liz

  4. Credit Card Merchant Liabilty

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Totally off topic but after reading Pat's post about the kitty litter...another use for CC statements, CC offers, Bank Statements, etc. is to tear them up a bit and put these in your compost pile or bury them in your garden! They decompose while enriching the soil and what identity thief would think about looking there?

    OK, carry on... :D

    Liz

  6. More People?

    in Comments & Suggestions

    Posted

    First of all, welcome to BT's, Nick!

    As far as activity goes, I've noticed that it goes in spurts. Sometimes I go here and there's more new posts than I can read in a day and sometimes it's quiet. Guess it depends on the day? I know right now folks are busy with Holiday family activities (my two kids are home from College so I haven't been as active online....either they're hogging the idiot box or I'm cooking for them or cleaning up after them! :D )

    Liz

  7. My First Car ...

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Bearskin, I don't know whether to believe you or not! :D;):D

    I'm jealous. My first car was a jalopey. A 1967 buick skylark that was what my Dad called s***-brickle brown and broke constantly. Oh, how I hated that ugly unreliable car! But the advantage of it always breaking was that my Mom had a 1965?? 67?? Mustang that was cute and boxy and red that I could borrow!

    Liz

  8. His First Name

    in The Comedy Club

    Posted · Edited by blim

    Agreed with Bobby, Marty. You should see if Forrest Gump is available to rent in NZ, can't see why it wouldn't be--it was a Blockbuster here in US. Uplifting and cute story that shows that no one can truly measure intelligence!!

    Liz

  13. Credit Card Merchant Liabilty

    in Open Chat

    Posted · Edited by blim

    Smart thinking, Shanenin!

    What I would do is call my own credit card company and ask what happens if my card is stolen and who exactly is liable for fraudelent charges. I see advertisements that CC companies cover fraudelent charges and I always assumed that's why CC interest rates were so high, but after reading your post, I AM now curious how that works!

    I DO know that there is an option for a customer to have the CC company call to confirm any charges (in cases of suspected ID theft) and would also ask your CC if a business person could request a confirmation from the customer.

    Another option is to get the customer's telephone number (which I would assume you would need anyways..) and Google the number to see if it matches the name or look it up in the phone book if it's listed before running the card.

    And assuming that the customer comes into the shop, ask for a drivers license with CC orders. I wouldn't mind showing my "mug shot" one bit if a businessperson asked and explained he/she is just covering his (and my!) fanny, in fact I would appreciate the businessperson being considerate of my identity's welfare.

    Of course, the signature on the back of the card and the signature on your paperwork should match, but I see very few merchants comparing signatures!

    Liz

  14. Whiskeyman's Bar

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    I cranked the pool's heat up to hot tub temperature and put the alligators away for the night....just in case....and added Christmas Cookies to the buffet (please, oh please eat them all! I overbaked this year)

    I'll certainly be hanging around Whiskeyman's tonight. No plans and I'm sure Hubby will fall asleep in front of the tv by 10pm. We never DO make plans on NYEve as the weather is usually horrid--but not this year! Yesterday it was close to 50 and I hung sheets on the line! In December!!

    And the kids are going to party at....the Ramada Inn of all places :D Daughter works front desk there and will be bartending till 11 tonight. They have "the annual Bash" with a live band and party food and of course drinks. No free drinks for her friends, but she makes 'em a little larger for them :thumbsup: . One of the gang is underage so she'll drive the kids home if necessary, but I'll be on watch and ready to pick them up if needed.

    amuckamuckamuckamuckamuck!

    Liz

  17. Myspace Friend

    in Open Chat

    Posted · Edited by blim

    It all depends on the technique and presentation! And dumb luck! :)

    If a parent

    "thinks this 'newfangled-myspace-thing' is so cool and can I please be a friend if I don't tell anyone I'm your Mom and if I don't post anything, but you can post anything you want on MY myspace...and while we're at it, can you teach ME how to make a myspace?",

    they can keep tabs without the child feeling threatened (and notice the "please"--asking for permission is important! Like Mike said, it's a two way street and if the child says NO, that means NO!).

    If done right and with a little bit of dumb luck, the child realizes the parent is taking interest and embracing what is important in their lives (which the parent is!! And truly wants to!!) and the child hopefully doesn't feel threatened--the child feels complimented.

    Yeah, could be construed as kind of a trick I suppose, but in the long run, it IS a parent taking interest in their child's lives; and that means so much to a child's self esteem in a world where parents are so caught up in work and their daily lives that their children sometimes play second fiddle. If it is presented with a positive approach, (and dumb luck!) child feels important, parents feel less worry!

    Not any different than taking the kids to the park when they're little; parents get to feel like parents and kids know their folks want to be involved in their lives, that's family!

    Coming from someone who's kids' friends also call Mom (which I absolutely LOVE by the way, it's the ultimate compliment--I guess I'm nosey, but they seem to know I'm nosey because I love them and I've only tattled to another parent once because I was worried about a child's physical welfare, and believe me, I was privvy to many secrets!)

    Liz

  20. Myspace Friend

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Like Tater says, yes, there are some permissions-giving with adding friends. I ALSO read somewhere that if you put your age as under 13, there are also extra safeguards for Myspace. Who cares if the Myspace says she's 12.....all her friends know better!! :thumbsup:

    Liz

  21. Computer Slowdown

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

    Posted

    Now, I wouldn't touch those HJT's with a ten foot pole, and certainly not an expert; but to throw a kink into the thought process, I'm wondering if since the slowdown seems to be mainly opening up websites, could it be a problem with Router/Modem/Cables/Wiring/etc? (sorry for that run on sentence!)

    Have you checked for loose connections?

    Liz

  24. Happy New Year

    in Open Chat

    Posted

    Hiya Nefrai and welcome back! In the home stretch as far as College goes? Congrats! What an accomplishment! I'm proud of you. Sooooo, what do you want to be when you grow up? :)

    Yes, Mlegg still haunts here, thank goodness! He's around here somewhere....

    And yes, do bookmark BTs or put it in your Favorites so you don't dissapear on us again.

    *joining Sultan with a hearty

    "toga toga toga"*

    Liz