Show all posts by user

Re: The US economy added better-than-expected 250,000 jobs in October - 3 months ago

More people working multiple jobs doesn't equal prosperity for the working class.

by Zoidberg - 'Friendly' Political Ranting

Re: Super Duper or Carbon Copy Cloner to purchase - 3 months ago

CCC

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: Macworld writes a scathing review of the new mac mini & fears for the 2019 Mac Pro - 3 months ago

QuoteGareth I wonder how much a 64GB aftermarket upgrade will be, probably $800ish... $1079 via our sponsor:

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: Maybe the time has come to give up the Mac tower life? - 3 months ago

QuotepRICE cUBE iMac is not in the mix as I would combine my mobile needs with and desktop needs into one. I am nit the young 17" MBP hauler I used to be. I got burned earlier this year by what it would cost me to get a truly upgraded MacBook Pro -- wanted 32GB RAM and at least 2TB storage, and that would have been at least double (if not nearly triple) what my company budget was. I go

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: So...no new Mac Pro - 3 months ago

So build your own: $1400 Hackintosh -

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: When do/did you vote? - 3 months ago

I honestly don't trust mailed-in ballots. I always vote in-person.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: me.com email problem - 3 months ago

Same here in the USA -- though the problem (for me at least) seems to be relegated to the desktop version of Mail; logging in via iCloud.com and using the Mail there seems to work fine.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: 7 day warning: - 3 months ago

I was wondering when the annual curmudgeon hate-fest for DST here on the forum would begin.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: Old JVC VHS-C camcorder worth anything? - 3 months ago

Quotemrbigstuff It's worth something to those like me who still have those cassettes and want to transfer them to a digital format. This exactly. Here's the "sold items" search for that model via eBay. Always your best bet when first investigating costs:

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: 'fett' accompli?!.....news on that Star Wars Bobba Fett movie.... - 3 months ago

All things told, I still want an Obi Wan movie with Ewan McGregor.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: Apple loosing another customer - 3 months ago

Read a few years ago at TheOatmeal: Lose = opposite of win Loose = your mom

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: The Magnificent Ferengi - 3 months ago

Agreed; one of the reasons I wish Netflix (or Hulu, or Amazon) allowed for setup of playlists: so we could watch all the Ferengi-focused episodes. Was no real fan of them on TNG, but they are a blast on DS9.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: So, there are Rolex experts on the forum? - 3 months ago

QuotePaul F. If it was me, I'd have it serviced... wince a little at the price...have it appraised, have it insured, then wear it out for special occasions once in a while. Could use the money more than the occasional schmancy showing.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: So, there are Rolex experts on the forum? - 3 months ago

Update: local jeweler (the only Rolex-approved vendor in the region) wants $700 for service. I'm waiting to hear back from our old jeweler back home to see what they charge. That said, I'm liking what I see via JPK's suggestion, <www.thewatchbuyersgroup.com>. Service is still pricey ($400) but certainly better than anything else I've seen/been told so far. Their purchase outline pag

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: So, there are Rolex experts on the forum? - 3 months ago

> I'm curious what you mean by "is antsy about contacting them regarding this". Are you thinking there's a chance this may be a stolen watch? No; the jeweler in question is one my family has been dealing with for decades. I've not been there, however, in about 15 years (well before my relocation due to Katrina) and the gentleman I've spoken to (via email) knows my dad (and still

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: My wife bought me ten mega millions tickets, and... - 3 months ago

I'd be more likely to purchase tickets if it were more of a raffle setup (first match wins a big jackpot but it's ceiling'd to be, say, 50% of the pot, with each successive winner (matches 5 nos) winning a percentage of the pot, etc.). I'd also buy into a mortgage lottery, where winners have their mortgage paid off instead of winning a big cash pot, and the likelihood of winning was higher b'c t

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

So, there are Rolex experts on the forum? - 3 months ago

I have a Rolex Oyster Perpetual purchased back in the 90s. It's been in a box for ages on end; I never wear it. I'm thinking of having it appraised and trying to sell it. Any thoughts/recommendations? The jeweler I bought it from is a state away and is seeming a little antsy about my contacting them regarding this.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: TSA: "remove anything edible from your bag" Huh?? - 3 months ago

> They probably thought it could have been C4. My wife once traveled with her freezable pain pack (good-sized and kidney shaped); that set off all manner of red flags. Six people came over when we were opening her luggage. They nearly confiscated it but one of the guys said it was no problem; he had one himself on his desk right next to the check-through area and recognized it and the brand

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: For DP: - 3 months ago

Now that the entire Monty Python collection is finally available on Netflix in the US, my kids (all college students) and I have been working our way through the Flying Circus series. When this sketch started, my oldest said, "oh my God this is the Ministry of Silly Walks sketch!", having only seen still images & gifs from it. Been a fun ride. Doubly-so for me, since it's now CC

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: "As God is my witness, I thought..." - 3 months ago

QuoteN-OS X-tasy! QuoteZoidberg QuoteN-OS X-tasy! QuotePaul F. That whole “luffa sponges are gourds” thing still has me second guessing everything in my life... What next, are you gonna tell me that tomatoes aren’t a vegetable? Clams got legs. I understood that reference. That may be the first time anyone has in all the times I’ve dropped it here. My first time seeing this comm

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: PSA: To all new MegaMillion players. Refund is available. - 3 months ago

When Louisiana started their lottery in the 80s, you could mail your non-winning tickets to the commission and they'd have a raffle/drawing for smaller prizes. A guy I worked with won $100 once via this.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: "As God is my witness, I thought..." - 3 months ago

...turkeys could fly.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: "As God is my witness, I thought..." - 3 months ago

QuoteN-OS X-tasy! QuotePaul F. That whole “luffa sponges are gourds” thing still has me second guessing everything in my life... What next, are you gonna tell me that tomatoes aren’t a vegetable? Clams got legs. I understood that reference.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: Mega Millions Jackpot - How Do You Think Your Life Would Change If You Were To Win? - 3 months ago

Half a million after taxes is all I want -- mortgage payoff, bill payoff, set up the kids' college funds. A full million would almost be glutinous*. Wouldn't say no to it. Still, I think this sums it up nicely: * should be gluttonous; I let autocorrect fix and didn't pay attention

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: TIL this about Pages - 3 months ago

Now, I knew about the save swatches box, but did not realize I could extend it.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: Word processor files - 4 months ago

Have used Bean since I first stumbled upon it. Even though he's said there'll be no further development, the author has provided maintenance updates with each major OS release. It's rock solid & simple; I use it pretty much for all my word processing (even though my company pays for an Office license).

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: OWC Now Offers Up to 128GB of Memory for 2017-Current 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K - 4 months ago

Quotemrbigstuff Hm, is it worth $1400 ? If it's a business expense, and the company covers it; yes.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: OWC Now Offers Up to 128GB of Memory for 2017-Current 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K - 4 months ago

Quotefreeradical I'm not quite sure what I would use that much RAM for. Now 128 MB in an SE/30 ... I have a video editing app (for adding subtitles, specifically) which will basically fill as much RAM as you have available. The more the better.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

OWC Now Offers Up to 128GB of Memory for 2017-Current 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K - 4 months ago

Just sayin'.

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals

Re: What is the ‘new’ apple is introducing? - 4 months ago

Quotefreeradical QuoteZoidberg Quotemrlynn No chance of them resurrecting the 11" MacBook Air, I suppose. . . /Mr Lynn They will, at the same time they resurrect the 17" MacBook Pro with user-upgradable RAM and storage drives A PC gaming laptop? You joke, but my son recently bought one (a Dell) and its user expandability is impressive, not to mention its connectivity. And all f

by Zoidberg - Tips and Deals