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Re: For you NIke+ runners - 15 years ago

Looks like it houses the nike/ipod running kit.

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Re: Got the FIOS coming Monday... - 15 years ago

I'd think there's no mystery to it. Take the signal from the modem/router and pipe it directly into your network. Simple. Clean. Neat. Will the connection be static or DHCP? That might make a difference with settings on your computers and how they get a connection... maybe.

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Re: Who here fruits their beer? - 15 years ago

Y'all know the reason for limes wedges in the first place, right? It was to keep the flies out of the beer! Cork it with the wedge when not drinking, uncork to drink. Repeat as necessary. Or so the legend goes.

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Re: 7 bucks shipped: ALL-in-1 External Memory Card Reader - 15 years ago

I find that my lexar 8 in 1 reader is actually very fast and reliable. Have not had any trouble with it. =)

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Re: safari bringing up the rear - 15 years ago

Hey DP, I PM'd you. An idea about your Safari issue. -Spiff

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Re: Costco: Dell 24" $745 2407 Wide Flat Panel Monitor shipped - 15 years ago

It's on sale at Dell.

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Re: HIRO!. . ."Save the Cheerleader. . .Save the World. . ." - 15 years ago

yeah, that got me, too.

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Re: Obligatory post from the New Boulder Apple Store!! - 15 years ago

Yeah, the store here in Richmond is fun to go into. =)

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Re: Which new printer with a new iMac? - 15 years ago

Agreed. Laser printer. HP makes some good ones.

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Re: Airport Extreme or Airpot Express Base Station? - 15 years ago

I've gotten the express routers. 2 of them. Refreshed from the store, $80 a pop. Love them! The apple geek told me that there is absolutely no difference in range between the express (plug into wall and play iTunes through) and extreme base stations. The extreme (base station) will have an extra ethernet port on the back, which will allow a computer to be hard wired to it, or even a printer.

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Re: MacPro is much faster than my PowerBook - 15 years ago

*grind* *whirr* *PING!* - PB G4 1.5ghz, 256 vram, 1.5gb ram Ahhh, but it's my grindwhirrping.

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Re: Think I'm getting hooked on the show Heroes also... - 15 years ago

Yeah, I've been getting hooked on that show as well. Hey Paul F., try NBC.com. They should have all the episodes online. I just got done watching this past week's episode. Pretty cool. I really like HIro's power and character. He just cracks me up with all his Hero stuff! The pilot episode will explain a lot about the Vegas Blond's character. She is rather attractive, regardless. =) Looki

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Re: Need help setting up wireless security... - 15 years ago

Hmmmm. I thought I posted on this thread before. Oh well. If you are trying to get onto the wireless network, don't forget to try the $ before the password. So if your password is "apple", you should be typing into your computer (not your router) "$apple" - without the quotes, of course. Hope this helps.

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Re: Mutants - 15 years ago

Horrible acting, eh dialogue, great CGI for all 3. Thought the 3rd was the best of the bunch.

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Re: Follow up to my Job interview... - 15 years ago

Congrats, Good luck. Don't sweat it. Windows is learnable, just not as fun. Again. Be a straight shooter. The more you hide now, the more trouble in which you will be when the time comes to bare all. So to speak. Sounds like you did *great* in the interviews. That's key. Keep up the good work and the intensity. Don't slack now! =) Now is the time for the full court press. -Spiff

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Re: Job interview today. Need advice. - 15 years ago

I agree with MAVIC. Use this as a practice run. If you are going to be miserable doing the job, your productivity will also be in the toilet. Do not be confrontational about the Mac/PC issue. Approach it as.... would you consider getting a mac in the mix, or any future plans for Macs in the workplace. You can then expound on your vast (?) experience with Macs and how they work. Don't sweat it.

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Re: Eureka season finale tonight - 15 years ago

Oh my. The writers must really lose all bodily functions when they write this stuff, they are laughing so hard! I really love the writing. Great acting. Love the sherif. He IS the chemistry, the glue for the show. I kinda feel like him sometimes at work (lost and trying to catch up, not like glue). But then, don't most of us feel that way some time? Maybe that's why he's such a great character.

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Re: How do I remove rust from a non-stick baking pan? - 15 years ago

Yeah, I'd chime in, but it's already been said. Any Williams Sinoma stores near you? They have sturdy cooking stuff in both the traditional and non stick stuff. Expensive, as Racer X said, but worth it. I love my peel that I got from there. Have been wanting to get their "portable" butcher's blocks that they sell, just don't have the room in my apartment kitchen for one. Oh well.

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Re: Great Apple experience - 15 years ago

Thanks BGnR! I bought the laptop when I was being educated. I no longer fall under that category. I have a real job now. *sigh*

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Re: Crappy SD card reader? - 15 years ago

Most card readers these days work on the friction principle. The cards are held in the reader by friction on the contacts. I've looked at mine and there are wear marks on the contact, but no real "grooves" worn into the gold/copper contacts (using SanDisk SD Ultra II 1 GB and 512 MB cards) Sounds like your cheepo reader is indeed wearing the contacts down to almost nothing. I am usin

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Great Apple experience - 15 years ago

So here's where it all started. Well, recently Safari would not open. The hard drive made the same sounds that it did for iTunes. It then would quit working and Safari would not even open up (even though there was a black triangle below it in the dock). Other programs worked fine. I took it into the Apple Store at the Short Pump mall in Richmond, VA, skeptical about what the Geniuses h

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Re: Best Concert DVD(s)? - 15 years ago

Peter Gabriel - Secret World tour. Fantastic.

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Re: CCC question, por favor... - 15 years ago

Because, the iMac that will receive the new OS cannot be the startup mac. The external drive cannot be the startup drive on the iMac that is receiving the transplant. Another Mac needs to be overseeing/all knowing what is going on and the recipient be merely a data drive that is not integral to the OS of the computer. I think I got that right.

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Re: New Intel chip increases speeds 1000x - 15 years ago

Yup. Read about this in the NYT online section. Cool stuff!

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Re: I'm glad I switched - 15 years ago

Switched from a TI 99-4A. Never looked back.

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Re: Best XP Virus Protection?? - 15 years ago

Norton and McAfee are some of the best antivirus softwares out there. As for spyware, I think Microsoft makes a product that's free - Windows Defender (a Windows geek told me of this last night). It once was an independent company that was subsequently bought out by MS, but the program is still available for free. Supposedly good for spyware.

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Re: iPod dilemma: They're all so good, which to get? - 15 years ago

Yeah! What he said! I'm going for the premium 8gb black Nano. I saw one tonight. Almost had to pay for it 'cause I drooled all over it. Luckily I wiped it off before they saw me. Whew. It is a thing of beauty.

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Re: 1,079,695 views in three days! - 15 years ago

Yup. Tried too hard. Ruined it. Shoulda quit whilst he was ahead. Oh well.

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Re: 411: Star Wars IV, V, VI Limited Edition DVDs w/original versions released tomorrow - 15 years ago

I ordered the set from Starwars.com a couple of months ago for 60 bucks. So it was a little more than the individuals put together. However, this is supposed to be limited pressing (Limited to every household in the US?) Hopefully should be shipping tomorrow! I'll get to watch Han be the scoundrel that he is! Woo Hoo!

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Re: Star Wars IV, V, VI Limited Edition DVDs w/original versions released tomorrow - 15 years ago

These are supposed to be the unedited versions (first theatrical release). I've pre-ordered mine and hope they arrive soon! Looks like the latest version of the movies will also be on the DVDs.

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