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Re: I must be missing something -- how to make an old HP Laserjet wireless? - Today

I'm confused - do you have two separate networks? You Orbi isn't in some way connected to your ethernet network?

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Re: I must be missing something -- how to make an old HP Laserjet wireless? - Yesterday

If the printer is on ethernet then this is a router config issue more than anything else.

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Re: I must be missing something -- how to make an old HP Laserjet wireless? - Yesterday

If you're willing to tinker a bit then its a perfect job for a raspberry pi - I had very little trouble setting up my print server WITH AirPrint support. I think you could do this with a low end pi, as cheap as $5. You'd need to consider networking (perhaps an ethernet adapter), a power supply, and cables to hook it up to a keyboard and mouse.

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Re: New listen about the right - Bedrock, USA - Yesterday

Local politics here leans left enough that the wingnuts don't stand a chance. State politics is another matter entirely.

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Re: meanwhile over at Fox... - Yesterday

Quotepdq That's an impending-egg-on-your-face warning if I've ever heard one. Its also a sign of Trump losing power in the party. I have no idea if he's done but some Republicans seem to be keeping their options open.

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Re: Once again, I must question if I am a fraud. - Yesterday

I haven't bought a mac in about 10 years. But they've gotten money for phones and other devices.

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New listen about the right - Bedrock, USA - Yesterday

I'm enjoying this podcast, its an interesting portrait of the far right asserting itself in unexpected places. ...I think its county level fascism. Big gestures and no concrete ideas for governing. I should really read up on Mussolini. A new podcast from Bloomberg CityLab and iHeart Media, “Bedrock, USA” explores the rise of far-right candidates across the US and how these ideologi

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Re: Suburbia vs not so much - 2 days ago

I'm very happy that I found a relatively good combination of density vs space. I live in an early suburb that was built out over about 40 years. Being within bike distance to most things was very important to me. It still feels like magic to zip down a bike path to go to Trader Joes. The trip to the regular grocery store is also possible but less pleasant. That said, the streets are too wide and

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Re: panty raid?!....FBI raiding Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.... - 2 days ago

Gotta love the idea that the president should be held to a lower standard.

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Re: is there any way to contact the IRS these days? - 2 days ago

I think I'd aim to underpay next year. Sounds to me like you need to find someone who's been successful in these situations. You'll probably need to cast a wide net. I'd post over here - bogleheads.org

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Re: Alabama town says no to defunding police, disbands them instead. - 2 days ago

Easier to do when dealing with such small numbers. Seems like the right choice.

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Re: Criminals!! 'Nebraska woman charged with helping daughter have abortion' - 2 days ago

QuoteOmbligo I'm pro-choice, but those two are ill and deserve the charges. I kind of suspect there's a lot more going on than was stated - and I'm kind of ambivalent on charging them. Sure, they shouldn't do this, but I don't think locking them up is going to help either.

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Re: Has anyone refinished steel windows? - 2 days ago

I won't argue with the efficiency of glass block but its not for me. Yeah, I know I'm taking myself too seriously and making things difficult for myself. I guess its part of the joy of buying an older home with some charm and attempting to preserve it.

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Re: oh (eau) sa(u)vage?!....the reason why Fred Savage was fired from 'Wonder Years' reboot..... - 2 days ago

Quotevision63 Quotemattkime Quotevision63 He's probably an ass. But still, everything I just read is hearsay. how would you like the evidence presented? A recording. No way nobody recorded nothing. I record every street I drive down. I can say anything about you. I can call you a racist and some people would buy it without any proof other than how i spun the tale. Sounds to me like someo

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Re: Good guy with a gun (and lawnmower) - 2 days ago

Robot lawnmowers would have prevented this needless death.

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Re: Has anyone refinished steel windows? - 2 days ago

QuoteBill in NC If you can get the whole window out and the part in direct contact with masonry hasn't rusted away forget painting & send it out to be powder-coated...the machine shop owner in my neighborhood offers that. I thought about that as I've used powder coating for other items in the house. I think the window frame can be removed but I'm less certain about the surrounding square th

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Re: Has anyone refinished steel windows? - 2 days ago

Quotemikebw The estimate of $1500 a window is ridiculous. Its clear they didn't want the work. I wanted to go with something nicer than vinyl. I was certainly considering installing myself based on the quoted price.

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Re: oh (eau) sa(u)vage?!....the reason why Fred Savage was fired from 'Wonder Years' reboot..... - 2 days ago

Quotevision63 He's probably an ass. But still, everything I just read is hearsay. how would you like the evidence presented?

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Re: we all fall down?!.....'Dominos Pizza' exits Italy, closes all stores.... - 3 days ago

Heh.

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Re: Tim Michels is a Remarkably Stupid Human Being - 3 days ago

So you're saying he has a chance?? --- I'm sure there's reasons why republicans had a higher turnout than democrats, but i still find it scary. ...then again, I think the dems fielded fairly reasonable candidates and I relied on a candidate summary from my wife so I really shouldn't point fingers. --- I live on a reasonably busy street, I need to get a yard sign to encourage votin

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Re: Silent Upgrade: Nevada homebuyer gets 87 properties for the price of one - 3 days ago

They should sue!

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Has anyone refinished steel windows? - 3 days ago

I've been getting quotes on getting my wooden casement windows refinished. They're nearly a hundred years old and I'm hoping they last another hundred. ...and then there's the basement windows. They're steel and who knows when someone last painted them. The last act of 'care' someone took was to affix plexi glass on the inside of the basement. This undoubtedly improved their thermal efficiency

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Re: Finding local social clubs - 3 days ago

QuotedavemchineI’m trying to find opportunities for my high school aged daughter who takes classes at home. I'd suggest something that focuses on an activity. Sports is the obvious example.

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Re: buy or rent a reciprocating saw - 3 days ago

Quotebtfc Thats super cool and I'll buy it when its on clearance for $20.

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Re: buy or rent a reciprocating saw - 3 days ago

I low balled an ebay seller who posted a pic of a clean looking DEWALT 20V MAX* XR - snagged it for $100. Doesn't come with batteries but I already have two. I was a bit hesitant but I know ebay will have my back if there's a problem.

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Re: Why does the IRS need $80 billion? Just look at its cafeteria. - 3 days ago

QuoteLux InteriorExecutive summary: I like the format and can't help myself - Executive Summary: The IRS is working as intended.

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Re: serenity now?!….Serena Williams announces retirement…. - 3 days ago

Quoted4 She should've retired 4 years ago after the 2018 US Open. Retiring near the peak of an athletic career is a tricky thing.

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Re: Why does the IRS need $80 billion? Just look at its cafeteria. - 3 days ago

QuoteC(-)risThanks! Now that I read the article it seems like IRS management was criminally negligent over the last 30 years. Their motto must be "We've always done it this way and we aren't changing". Blame Grover Norquist. He's convinced the republican party that paying taxes should be as painful as possible. This is the reason why the process is convoluted. States have attempted

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Re: auto repair experts: I need some more advice (suspension) - 3 days ago

QuoteCaryfind an honest, good, reasonable mechanic, and trust/pay him/her to do the job correctly You say this like its easy

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Re: Why does the IRS need $80 billion? Just look at its cafeteria. - 3 days ago

Is there a way to share the article for non subscribers?

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