Re: iPad iOS updates on discontinued models - 3 days ago

Also will add that if any apps you have which won't work with a new iOS, they will remain on the device but not start up. I get a "this app needs to be updated" message.

Re: 12" iPad owners - Do you like or regret buying? - 5 days ago

Quotedavemchine I have both a regular iPad and the pro. I prefer the pro by far. The regular iPad has too small text for me so I’m always enlarging and the scrolling to see the whole screen. The pro is perfect in size for me. This is a good point. I use mine to read. pdf art tutorials and it doesn't require constant pinning and zooming in and out.

Re: So why ain't things cheaper record harvests prices corn, soy, arabica coffee - 18 days ago

Economiccs. Growers are storing a part of their crop waiting for prices to go back up. Or so says this article. It is about halfway down.

Re: See any interesting lLabor Day Sales or Deals? - 19 days ago

Samsung 509 gb ssd evo for $89 before taxes. You need the Sunday promo code. Good price on name brand.

Re: Is this Mac Mini dead? - 30 days ago

This version had a separate power supply, yes? Anyway to swap it and verify it is not the problem?

Re: Is this Mac Mini dead? - 30 days ago

Sure sounds like a hardware video failure but I'd do a system software install or run from an external bootable to make sure it isn't software before giving up on it. Do you still have the system disks?

Re: Has anyone ever had an item confiscated by TSA returned to them? - 7 weeks ago

There was a self-service USPS station at the inter island terminal in Honolulu, where you could buy a package and mail out things that security rejected. Don't think it is there anymore.

Re: FU Boys trapped in cave - Former Thai Navy SEAL diver is first casualty - 2 months ago

This is a little off topic but this article about cave divers recovering the body of friend highlights the risks of cave diving.

Re: Portable (not permanently installed) fan - looking for a low speed/quiet one. Recommendations? - 2 months ago

I don't know if you are looking for an in window fan but I have been very happy with this one from home depot. The two fan can be set independently for in or out flow. Helps to freshen air in a an otherwise closed smallish room.

Re: Joey Chestnut wins again - 2 months ago

How they do it. I read this article a long time ago and somewhere there is an tv documentry about the same study.

Re: Stupid airport extreme question - 2 months ago

You should give her provider a call to check that the internet is "on" before you go over. My internet defaulted off for me at some point when I was away, and getting it turned "on" took a four or five hours with me twiddling my thumbs.

Re: Suggestions for laminating placemats - 2 months ago

Lakeshore Educational stores have a diy laminator setup in house.

Re: The Tricky Case of the Lazy Water Heater... Ideas? - 3 months ago

Thermocouples are tricky. I had one that would extinguish the pilot light, let it be relight, and then out again. So it might be worth replacing if it can be done easily.

Re: 1Password for Mac gets its first paid upgrade in five years - 4 months ago

I have grudgingly over to subscription model for a number of pieces of software. In my opinion, it gives the developer a reason to do version upgrades for security and OSx versions, and it just seems fair. At least for most of the prices being charged. My password manager is LastPass and I definitely want them to stay on top of their game. At some point in the future, they may vanish but while I

Re: ISO: disk usage analyzer software for Mac - 4 months ago

Thanks for the suggestions. Disk inventory does what I am looking for.

ISO: disk usage analyzer software for Mac - 4 months ago

I am in search of a Mac program which will do a report on disk space usage. Something more then "about this Mac". I've got a laptop with I'd like start paring down files and a report on how it is used would be nice to start with. Shareware would be nice but I'd pay for something too. Thanks in advance.

Re: Where to buy children's (1st Grade) science, history, biography books in bulk cheaply? - 4 months ago

Lakeshore educational supplies

Re: iPad for the Disabled setup ? - 4 months ago

Looked at guided access options in iOS

Re: How often have you been selected for jury duty? - 4 months ago

I’ve never served on a jury; made to the jury selection stage once; made it to the courthouse jury holding room three times; been called for jury duty six times. This for an approximately forty year period of being eligible.

Re: Need to move wires from floor to wall - 4 months ago

QuoteFilliam H. Muffman You typically don't want a router or network cables right next to an outlet. I’m considering doing that or at least putting it a foot away. Is there a reason for your concern?

Re: doppelgänger?!....Apple filling Airport-less void with Linksys..... - 4 months ago

Wonder if airport utility will support it...... Not.

Re: Dash Cam and Windshield Reflections - 4 months ago

Maybe add a black towel to the dash?

Dust disabling 2016 MacBook Pro keyboards? - 4 months ago

ISO: Webcam with fill lite - 5 months ago

Any recommendations for a inexpensive webcam with fill lite? Looking at spending up to $50 and Mac compatibility. 720 p - 1080p,0. Thanks

Re: Current Alternatives to Photoshop? - 5 months ago

Gimp if you want a PShop clone.

Re: Twins/White Sox (corrected) game postponed--20 inches of snow at Target Field - 5 months ago

Last April 15 2017 - it was a high of 62 degrees in Minneapolis.

Re: Epson Workforce 2750 Review - 5 months ago

I have a epson 2740 which I bought a couple years ago. Works pretty well no complaints and no Clogs. I use third party ink. And make sure run a clean cycle once a month.

Re: Season 10 of X Files free to watch - 5 months ago

It was a very underwhelming season......

Re: Season 10 of X Files free to watch - 5 months ago

It was an underwhelming season......

Re: Rechargeable AA's... does the phorum still prefer Enelooops ? - 5 months ago

I’ve switched over the eneloop pro batteries. They are slightly higher capacity and the forums say they are better at holding their capacity.