Re: USPS Tracking Plus? - 4 days ago

Carriers reuse tracking numbers often, as they sunset the tracking numbers for shipments after a certain date (usually several months down the road, possibly into a a year+). I haven't looked into it any further details that this post, and maybe I am misinterpreting it, but what I'm seeing if they are offering a service to archive that tracking number for you, if something like that is needed

Re: Virtual Box question about Updating - 8 weeks ago

Yes, you should be fine to update it your OSes (and things) should continue to run as they have been.

Re: Happy Birthday MR Forum member onthedownlow - 8 weeks ago

Thank you, thank you! Just now seeing this many days later. I appreciate all of the sentiments and time eachof you took to think of me for a moment. : )

Re: Resurrecting Filemaker Pro Files? - 9 months ago

Likewise. I have most all versions of FM dating back to its origins.

Re: I need a new 65" TV. (couch is 17 get away) - 1 year ago

TCL 6-Series or 8-Series. If mounting above the fireplace, consider a fireplace mount (Monoprice carries them), so the TV has the option to be pull out and lowered, for better viewing angles.

Re: 4K HDTV: 55" $200, 65" $250, 75" 500 - 1 year ago

Quotejdc Quotefreeradical QuoteFilliam H. Muffman > "What is an "Android" TV?" The ability to run non-Apple mobile apps for media streaming. My Roku box already does that. But if you dont already own a roku box (or any other) you dont have to buy one =) Although I was under the impression TCLs all came with Roku, not andriod TV. $500 for 75" is wild. Even

Re: 100" Hisense L5 Series 4K UHD HDR Projector Laser TV $2999 - 1 year ago

Not the same model, but worth checking out: Leo Laporte has one and I recall him even mentioning a couple weeks back that he likes it quite a bit.

Re: Garage heaters - 1 year ago

What about propane options? A blower, or a wall-mounted setup? Those would heat the space fast.

Re: When Time Machine says needs to make a new backup - 1 year ago

Quotesekker Quoteonthedownlow What/how are you backing up? External drive? Over your network (wirelessly, maybe?)? What macOS version? Catalina, 10.14.6, wireless connection to a Time Capsule. Sorry for the delay. It likely is that wireless connection. Do you backup often with TM, or are there gaps between backups where it is a larger 'block' of data to backup, rather than more frequent ba

Re: When Time Machine says needs to make a new backup - 1 year ago

What/how are you backing up? External drive? Over your network (wirelessly, maybe?)? What macOS version?

Re: New for Wyze Cam: Cam Plus - 1 year ago

I believe it is per account. Similar to a Ring subscription (well, the "$100" one) - unlimited devices. Ouch - nevermind, looks like it is per camera. $14.99 billed annually per camera, or $1.99/month. I just went through the checkout process to verify, and it does show as 'per camera' and you just up the quantity from '1' to however many 'licenses' (I'm calling them that) yo

New for Wyze Cam: Cam Plus - 1 year ago

If you are running the Wyze beta app, then this stuff is (still) already included (and has been for quite some time). "Hello from your friends at Wyze, We're excited to announce our new no-contract, optional upgrade for Wyze Cam users: Cam Plus! Cam Plus is an upgrade to some of Wyze Cam's already amazing built-in features of motion detection and video recording. Cam Plus com

Re: MYF: 24” (23.8”) Acer 1080p IPS Panel Monitor for $70 @ Bezosville - 1 year ago

I picked one up for my parents'. They had an older 17"...moved them up to a 32" HDTV a few years back, but last year or so they moved that one into another room so they could watch TV on it instead. This will fit the bill nicely (and will be a much better display overall and for their eyes) than the cheap-32" TV.

Re: Orbi Mesh RBK30 on clearance at Walmart; $40 - 1 year ago

QuoteC(-)ris Quotepdq I was going to post a followup to the Linksys Velop. It is not nearly as solid as the Meraki system I had before. I do experience cut outs randomly and poor signal for seemingly no reason. Overall though, for $50 for 3 nodes I'm still OK with it over $900 for Meraki. My long term plan is to slowly purchase the Ubiquity equipment I want. I'm an Orbi person for sure w/5

Re: Orbi Mesh RBK30 on clearance at Walmart; $40 - 1 year ago

QuoteC(-)ris Quotepdq I was going to post a followup to the Linksys Velop. It is not nearly as solid as the Meraki system I had before. I do experience cut outs randomly and poor signal for seemingly no reason. Overall though, for $50 for 3 nodes I'm still OK with it over $900 for Meraki. My long term plan is to slowly purchase the Ubiquity equipment I want. I'm an Orbi person for sure w/5

Re: For all mankind.. - 1 year ago

Re: Sump pump questions - 1 year ago

Quotecbelt3 For a pro level system the prices sound good. The labor sounds kind of high, unless he has to run another electrical line for the trickle charger. Power level depends on how far you have to lift the water to get it out of the basement and safely into an outside storm drain line. I installed a cheapo HD unit and hooked it up to a deep cycle battery, not the HD battery. I also cheate

Re: 2 year old Roku, and no more HBO Go after July 31st? - 1 year ago

Yep, has nothing to do with the Roku. HBO just hasn't reached a deal yet with Roku or Amazon (Firestick) to put HBO Max. I'm sure they'll get it done, as both of them are around 70% or more of the market. They might even extend the date on pulling it until an agreement is reached.

Re: Online tax filing? - 1 year ago

Credit Karma will be free for your Federal AND State. You just can't do multiple states in one return.

Re: Stuck on Windows 10 1511 - 1 year ago

It will update fine, no need to worry about a key. The hardware is already registered with Microsoft, so the upgrade to the latest version will activate fine. Just download the latest Media Creation Tool from Microsoft and upgrade away.

Re: flipping you OFF?!.....United doing a 'Parent Trap' and getting rid of....... - 2 years ago

Just flew United last night - Biscoff still there, so far. I like either. I purchased Biscoff cookies from Costco after having them the first time they were offered on a flight a year or two(?) ago. Seems like they have had them for a long time now. The 'United exposure' definitely worked on me. lol

Re: Upgrade Microsoft Office 2008? - 2 years ago

All over Amazon - more Windows versions out there, but Mac is there. 'Office 2016 for Mac' Also:

Re: Upgrade Microsoft Office 2008? - 2 years ago

True, but not knowing the OS or hardware (though they are using 2008 already), whatever version you want to go with. If Office, I would stick with 2016, as the prices are much cheaper (instead of $200+ for 2019) - $50-$80 - possibly less shopping around, but that is ballpark.

Re: Upgrade Microsoft Office 2008? - 2 years ago

I would just buy an older, but newer, perpetual license version of Office 2011 or 2016 for Mac. It will still be fine for years to come. What issues is she having? Just compatibility issues with the .xlsx format? You could also install the latest version of LibreOffice, and it will work and is compatible:

Re: I need a low cost VPN for about a month - 2 years ago

I don't use this one, specifically, but perhaps check it out? ~$7 for the month:

Re: Someone actually grated cheese with a $6k Mac Pro - 2 years ago

QuoteM A V I C Hard to believe someone didn't do it at least once in the past decade+ since the original cheese grater was released. I know - it had a sneeze guard and everything! (well, the G5s did) I still have a dualie 2.7GHz G5 sitting on my desk (although have a Mac Mini sitting on top of that and is the active machine). People love seeing it. I have several other G5s and older Mac

Re: Verizon customers: Didja get this text msg today? - 2 years ago

I did. I didn't do the app/filter thing, but the last few days I get the 'potential spam' caller id notice now, where I have never received that before on Verizon (over 20 years with them). All of my friends that have T-Mobile, etc. always have received the 'potential spam' caller id, and I always thought it would be nice if Verizon had that going for them, and looks like they are now pushing

Re: Two forumites walk into a bar... - 2 years ago

Nice!

Re: POLL: What is your current Internet Speed? - 2 years ago

1Gbps since 2012-2013. Spoiled.

Re: Hard drives for drobo - 2 years ago

Quoterjmacs Many stories posted online of bad drives being reinstalled in an empty case and RMA'd successfully. So, when you shuck them, keep the most pristine enclosure in case you have a warranty need. Exactly. For the price savings I would definitely (and have) purchase the externals. Just double-check online that the drive can be removed and has standard SATA connectors on it. Some model