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  1. A First For Me

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    Anways with out going into detail like a soap opera that is what happened for me today.

    We humans, like a good soup opera.

    If I laid the whole story out, Jeff may have to get more server space. LOL

    I had the second interview this afternoon. I was told I will get a call tomorrow with a salary offer.

    Things are looking up.....

    M

  2. A First For Me

    in Open Chat

    Posted · Edited by mikex

    The first n5-10 minutes were tense then we talked like civil people. I gave everyone (3 people) in the office a hug and told them they can call me if there is anything I can do for them.

    Added info:

    Have another interview with an IT company close to home. Hoping to get a decent offer for salary. They have full insurance, boy will that be nice. Have not had health insurance since I had back surgery in '01.

    M

  4. A First For Me

    in Open Chat

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    I formally quit my job this morning. I have never quit a job without a comfirmation date to start the next. I have some very promising prospects, but not that comfirmation. I feel good/releived and excited to move on. My wife is nervous but releived also.

    Anways with out going into detail like a soap opera that is what happened for me today.

    M

  9. Mobo Replacement

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

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    do you have some repeat customers for spyware/virus removal? if so use logmein free to remotely clean it. I have about 20 on LMI free and they call when something gets funky, I check it out, call them with a price to fix. If they want it done it gets done, if not they live with it. I also have a couple that I do free upkeep, no charge because the tip covers it.

    Just a thought for you to make more.

    M

  11. Mobo Replacement

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

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    This is a sideline job, a hobby of sorts. I don't "make" any money to really speak of, more like milk money.

    I do this for the place where I presently work, BUT when people come to my home after hours I feel I can do that at home. The people know where I work and who I work for. They say they want me to do it and want me to get paid.....

  18. Mobo Replacement

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

    Posted · Edited by mikex

    I have a client with a MS-6577 ver. 4 mobo, it does not boot to BIOS. PSU, case fans, and cpu fan spin up. No front lights no post beeps. Last time it worked was just before a power outage during a bad weather. I am thinking the board is dead. I am looking at this board as a replacement. I know the client does not want to spend much.

    M

    Edited the link.

  21. Network Security

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

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    I am behind shanenin on this. You could also put together smooth wall fire wall, basicly an older computer with firewall software which all computers connect through it. I think you can do url restrictions with an appliance like this also depending on the software. Great for if kids are on the network. I do know mikrotik can be run from a p2 or p3 machine with like 256 megs of ram and a small hard drive. mikrotik will run on a 64 mb compact flash.

    M

  23. Ccleaner

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

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    I use it along with Cleanup and ATF no problems so far.

    I like the fact that it has a "mild" registry cleaner that asks to make a backup before making changes. Reg cleaners can get folks in to some deep poo.

    I have it on my portable drive, able to install it quick and painlessly.

    M

  24. A Hot Day Off.

    in Open Chat

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    Days like that make me want to lose all self control. I am glad you were able to get the repair done the same day. I am looking at replacing the AC on my wifes 03 Expedition. The replacing will not be a problem as it is easy to get to. The problem is cost of parts and replacing the r-134a.

    M