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On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:31:40 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 16:00:15 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 08:55:08 -0800, sf > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> >
>> >Your situation is similar to mine. The modem/router is at one end of
>> >the house and there's cruddy reception at the other end, upstairs (and
>> >down). The answer to your question is yes. We always buy our modems
>> >and routers from a brick & mortar retailer and skip renting from them.
>> >What I don't have the chops to do is set up an older router to work as
>> >a signal booster. I know it can be done, but I don't have the
>> >technical know how to do it.
>>
>> Look for an extender.
>> http://www.netgear.com/home/products...nge-extenders/
>> Easy to install and reliable. I added one at work and it adds a few
>> hundred feet to the range. I paid about $40, IIRC
>
>Thanks, I see the travel router I mentioned above is listed as an
>extender there. If I have to do anything more complicated to set it
>up other than saying yes, it's already a no-go for me.

Sounds like you need some help.

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On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 09:26:11 -0500, Nancy Young
> wrote:

> On 12/7/2015 1:26 AM, sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 22:58:36 -0500, Nancy Young
> > > wrote:
>
> >> You're right, I'd rather wait until more intrepid souls find
> >> out what needs fixing before I make the leap. thanks.
> >>
> > If you are happy with 7, there's no reason to leap over to 10 just
> > because it's available. That's just asking for trouble. Wait until
> > you have no choice (need a new computer) and do it then.
>
> That's what I have always done in the past, but then they were
> never so insistent before, get the upgrade, get the upgrade!
>
> Also, I got nailed with another bad thing, a virus, malware,
> whatever, and I was kind of thinking upgrading might wipe it
> out. Wishful thinking.
>
It won't, you'll just transfer it to a new OS unless you replace your
hard drive and start over from scratch.

Have you checked the internet for a tool to remove it? If I get
malware (not a virus), I have always found a free tool that is
specific to what I picked up. Luckily I've been able to figure out
the name - finding a removal tool is easy after that. If all else
fails, call your internet provider for help because they want you
online and using their product.

Hubby picked up a bad virus a few years ago and didn't tell me
anything was wrong with his computer... just kept using it even though
he knew he had a problem. Finally, my ISP (Comcast) started
contacting me about it. I'd never gotten anything like that before,
so I thought it was some sort of phishing scheme and ignored it for a
couple of months. Finally asked hubby if his computer was acting
funny and called Comcast immediately when he said yes.

Up to that point, we'd used other anti virus programs - but I found
out we get Norton for free via Comcast, part of the removal process
was to download and run it. Two hours later, we were virus free
(after resorting to a Norton add-on called Eraser, which is pulled out
for the really bad ones).

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On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 10:40:49 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
wrote:

> >
> > I still don't understand all the gnashing of teeth when it comes to
> > computer updates. Mine updates when I turn the computer off and it's
> > no big deal because the computer finishes turning itself off after it
> > updates. Anything else that updates is done seamlessly and it's so
> > smooth that I don't even know when it happens. I only know my
> > browsers are up to date because I check the build # occasionally.
> >
> > --
> >
> > sf
>
> It's a big humbug for me. It increases boot up time considerably. Ain't nobody got no time for that! Well, I don't anyway.

Let's be brutally honest about this. Slow boot up or shut down time
is due to an aging hard drive and has nothing to do with the OS.
Replace the HD, install the same OS and you'll have a blazing fast
computer again.

> It always happens when I'm in a rush or somebody's waiting on me. I can't ever count on my computer booting up reliably in an expedient manner. It also increases shut down time. Most times I have to babysit the computer to make sure it shuts down. That's not right!

Face it, somebody rushing you is always a recipe for disaster. Take a
breath! You're supposed to be the epitome of a laid back Hawaiian.
Mahalo.

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On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 13:45:05 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
wrote:
>
> I shut down the computer at the office at the end of the day. I don't leave it on at night. I suppose I could do that. I used to do that. These days I don't feel inclined to do that. The Windows 10 will do updates while booting up and down. I suppose leaving it on all the time would solve that problem.

When does it update? I've had 10 since early October and not once
have I been told to click anything for an update (no notices) nor has
my computer been slowed down booting up or slowing down for an update.

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On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 1:53:01 PM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 09:26:11 -0500, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
> > On 12/7/2015 1:26 AM, sf wrote:
> > > On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 22:58:36 -0500, Nancy Young
> > > > wrote:
> >
> > >> You're right, I'd rather wait until more intrepid souls find
> > >> out what needs fixing before I make the leap. thanks.
> > >>
> > > If you are happy with 7, there's no reason to leap over to 10 just
> > > because it's available. That's just asking for trouble. Wait until
> > > you have no choice (need a new computer) and do it then.
> >
> > That's what I have always done in the past, but then they were
> > never so insistent before, get the upgrade, get the upgrade!
> >
> > Also, I got nailed with another bad thing, a virus, malware,
> > whatever, and I was kind of thinking upgrading might wipe it
> > out. Wishful thinking.
> >
> It won't, you'll just transfer it to a new OS unless you replace your
> hard drive and start over from scratch.
>
> Have you checked the internet for a tool to remove it? If I get
> malware (not a virus), I have always found a free tool that is
> specific to what I picked up. Luckily I've been able to figure out
> the name - finding a removal tool is easy after that. If all else
> fails, call your internet provider for help because they want you
> online and using their product.
>
> Hubby picked up a bad virus a few years ago and didn't tell me
> anything was wrong with his computer... just kept using it even though
> he knew he had a problem. Finally, my ISP (Comcast) started
> contacting me about it. I'd never gotten anything like that before,
> so I thought it was some sort of phishing scheme and ignored it for a
> couple of months. Finally asked hubby if his computer was acting
> funny and called Comcast immediately when he said yes.
>
> Up to that point, we'd used other anti virus programs - but I found
> out we get Norton for free via Comcast, part of the removal process
> was to download and run it. Two hours later, we were virus free
> (after resorting to a Norton add-on called Eraser, which is pulled out
> for the really bad ones).
>
> --
>
> sf

So for months you spread that virus far and wide. Just like "Typhoid Mary", you infected
all who came close to you. What a nasty thing to do.

In the future, if you even suspect a virus infection, get it checked out.
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On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 09:20:55 -0800 (PST), Gregory Morrow
> wrote:

> I got an Acer Chromebook a few months ago and I just love it (I keep my Toshiba laptop at work); this is the best $150.00 I ever spent (price is a bit higher now):
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...p age_o00_s00
>
>
> Only "beef" is that it will only work with compatible "Chrome" printers...otherwise, no worries!

I am not familiar with the concept of a Chrome printer, so I'm
wondering if you have tried cloud printing?

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On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:08:33 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 10:40:49 -0800 (PST), dsi1 <>
> wrote:
>
> > >
> > > I still don't understand all the gnashing of teeth when it comes to
> > > computer updates. Mine updates when I turn the computer off and it's
> > > no big deal because the computer finishes turning itself off after it
> > > updates. Anything else that updates is done seamlessly and it's so
> > > smooth that I don't even know when it happens. I only know my
> > > browsers are up to date because I check the build # occasionally.
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > sf
> >
> > It's a big humbug for me. It increases boot up time considerably. Ain't nobody got no time for that! Well, I don't anyway.
>
> Let's be brutally honest about this. Slow boot up or shut down time
> is due to an aging hard drive and has nothing to do with the OS.
> Replace the HD, install the same OS and you'll have a blazing fast
> computer again.
>
> > It always happens when I'm in a rush or somebody's waiting on me. I can't ever count on my computer booting up reliably in an expedient manner. It also increases shut down time. Most times I have to babysit the computer to make sure it shuts down. That's not right!
>
> Face it, somebody rushing you is always a recipe for disaster. Take a
> breath! You're supposed to be the epitome of a laid back Hawaiian.
> Mahalo.
>
> --
>
> sf

You'd be surprised at how long time gets stretched out to when there's someone in front of you wanting information or needs to get some work done. If it picks that moment to update, you know I'm going to be sweating bullets. Windows schmendows!

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On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:09:12 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 13:45:05 -0800 (PST), dsi1 <>
> wrote:
> >
> > I shut down the computer at the office at the end of the day. I don't leave it on at night. I suppose I could do that. I used to do that. These days I don't feel inclined to do that. The Windows 10 will do updates while booting up and down. I suppose leaving it on all the time would solve that problem.
>
> When does it update? I've had 10 since early October and not once
> have I been told to click anything for an update (no notices) nor has
> my computer been slowed down booting up or slowing down for an update.
>
> --
>
> sf

I've got my computers set up to prompt me before updating. Changing that might solve my problem but that don't set right with me. My current plan is to do a fresh install and do the updates automatically. That should work fine.

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"Roy" > wrote in message

> So for months you spread that virus far and wide. Just like "Typhoid
> Mary", you infected
> all who came close to you. What a nasty thing to do.
>
> In the future, if you even suspect a virus infection, get it checked out.

We both run Malwarebytes and CCleaner. You can get both free but we do have
the paid versions. I had Norton a few years ago and it really mess up our
systems. Oh and we do run CCleaner every night before we close down.

We do have our ups and down but no viri.


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On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 21:43:06 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Roy" > wrote in message
>
>> So for months you spread that virus far and wide. Just like "Typhoid
>> Mary", you infected
>> all who came close to you. What a nasty thing to do.
>>
>> In the future, if you even suspect a virus infection, get it checked out.
>
>We both run Malwarebytes and CCleaner. You can get both free but we do have
>the paid versions. I had Norton a few years ago and it really mess up our
>systems. Oh and we do run CCleaner every night before we close down.
>
>We do have our ups and down but no viri.

Yes Norton is a big pain now, excellent the first couple of years when
they came out then all down hill. I like CCleaner also but use the
free version.

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On 12/7/2015 4:09 PM, Roy wrote:

> So for months you spread that virus far and wide. Just like "Typhoid Mary", you infected
> all who came close to you. What a nasty thing to do.
>
> In the future, if you even suspect a virus infection, get it checked out.

Everyone should operate on the assumption that everyone else's computer
is infected. That way you don't have to depend on others to keep up
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On Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:48:02 +1100, Bruce > wrote:

> On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:31:40 -0800, sf > wrote:
>
> >On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 16:00:15 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 08:55:08 -0800, sf > wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> >Your situation is similar to mine. The modem/router is at one end of
> >> >the house and there's cruddy reception at the other end, upstairs (and
> >> >down). The answer to your question is yes. We always buy our modems
> >> >and routers from a brick & mortar retailer and skip renting from them.
> >> >What I don't have the chops to do is set up an older router to work as
> >> >a signal booster. I know it can be done, but I don't have the
> >> >technical know how to do it.
> >>
> >> Look for an extender.
> >> http://www.netgear.com/home/products...nge-extenders/
> >> Easy to install and reliable. I added one at work and it adds a few
> >> hundred feet to the range. I paid about $40, IIRC
> >
> >Thanks, I see the travel router I mentioned above is listed as an
> >extender there. If I have to do anything more complicated to set it
> >up other than saying yes, it's already a no-go for me.
>
> Sounds like you need some help.

No kidding.

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On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 21:03:06 -0500, Nancy Young
> wrote:

> On 12/6/2015 4:02 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> > It is easy enough to set things back too, if you don't want all the
> > defaults. I use Edge and it seems to be working about the same as
> > Chrome, but I did change the default search to Google. Overall, I'm
> > satisfied with W10. Good price too!
>
> I hope I still see all the same options when I print, too. I haven't
> had any luck getting the print functions in Chrome to do what I want.
> It's one reason I'm concerned about upgrading to 10.
>

Are you saying you have a Chromebook and can't get it to print? Looks
like Google Cloud Print is your answer.
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04122530

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On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 21:43:06 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
> "Roy" > wrote in message
>
> > So for months you spread that virus far and wide. Just like "Typhoid
> > Mary", you infected
> > all who came close to you. What a nasty thing to do.
> >
> > In the future, if you even suspect a virus infection, get it checked out.

Roy has extremely poor reading comprehension. It wasn't my computer,
it had an up to date free version of a well known anti-virus and I am
not being paid to monitor his online presence. So F you Roy.
>
> We both run Malwarebytes and CCleaner. You can get both free but we do have
> the paid versions. I had Norton a few years ago and it really mess up our
> systems.

That's exactly why I stayed away from Norton for so many years. I
bought it once and it totally messed up my computer... on top of being
known as a resource hog. I returned it that day and luckily the store
gave me my money back. Learned my lesson and didn't use Norton even
when it was free through my ISP. Hubby had already used several free
anti-virus to no avail and paid for the full version of Malwarebytes
which was at the top of the pack at the time, so I didn't care what
Norton did to his computer. If it was messed up, he could buy a new
one, I didn't care. Norton Eraser did the trick and he continued to
use the computer until it bit the dust.

Apparently Norton has changed its ways because now it's fine with both
my fabulous desktop with lots of RAM & huge hard drive and my el
cheapo netbook.

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On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:16:36 -0700, Janet B >
wrote:

> On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:02:08 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
>
> snip
> >
> >Every time you start a program, it takes up some system resources.
> >Once you close the program, most will return the resources but not all
> >programs. Some will take more and more resouces each time you open
> >again. Eventually, your computer acts screwy. Often a cold start is
> >the solution..
> >
> >It's at least the first thing to try.
>
> that is a helpful resolution for your cell phone, tablet, Kindle. They
> all need a clean start once in awhile
> Janet US

Correct. What's surprising is that more people don't understand that
even Android needs to be rebooted from time to time. I have zero
background in computer technology, so if I know it - everyone should.

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On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 13:28:21 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
wrote:

> On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:09:12 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> > On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 13:45:05 -0800 (PST), dsi1 <>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I shut down the computer at the office at the end of the day. I don't leave it on at night. I suppose I could do that. I used to do that. These days I don't feel inclined to do that. The Windows 10 will do updates while booting up and down. I suppose leaving it on all the time would solve that problem.
> >
> > When does it update? I've had 10 since early October and not once
> > have I been told to click anything for an update (no notices) nor has
> > my computer been slowed down booting up or slowing down for an update.
> >
> > sf
>
> I've got my computers set up to prompt me before updating. Changing that might solve my problem but that don't set right with me. My current plan is to do a fresh install and do the updates automatically. That should work fine.

How does spending all that time doing a fresh install equate saving
time with updates. I absolutely hate reinstalling an OS.... and then
installing all those updates just to get started drive me bananas.
Periodic updating is no big deal, especially when it happens during
shutdown.

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On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 13:24:31 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
wrote:

> On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:08:33 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> >
> > Face it, somebody rushing you is always a recipe for disaster. Take a
> > breath! You're supposed to be the epitome of a laid back Hawaiian.
> > Mahalo.
> >
> > sf
>
> You'd be surprised at how long time gets stretched out to when there's someone in front of you wanting information or needs to get some work done. If it picks that moment to update, you know I'm going to be sweating bullets. Windows schmendows!

I think you need to work on computer mind-meld software.

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On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 11:42:31 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
wrote:

> Back in the good old days, people would curse Microsoft and the ground Windows walked upon. These days, it's what's the best version of Win - Hoohaa! :)

I blessed the day I encountered windows and have never looked back
(unless it's nostalgically at w3.1) until w8-10. I don't know if it's
the solid state computer itself or the current windows platform, but I
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On 07/12/2015 9:05 PM, sf wrote:

> That's exactly why I stayed away from Norton for so many years. I
> bought it once and it totally messed up my computer... on top of being
> known as a resource hog. I returned it that day and luckily the store
> gave me my money back. Learned my lesson and didn't use Norton even
> when it was free through my ISP. Hubby had already used several free
> anti-virus to no avail and paid for the full version of Malwarebytes
> which was at the top of the pack at the time, so I didn't care what
> Norton did to his computer. If it was messed up, he could buy a new
> one, I didn't care. Norton Eraser did the trick and he continued to
> use the computer until it bit the dust.
>
> Apparently Norton has changed its ways because now it's fine with both
> my fabulous desktop with lots of RAM & huge hard drive and my el
> cheapo netbook.
>
McAfee is offered by my ISP but has the same reputation.
I used to use Norton but it clogged the computer. When I bought a new
desktop, I was advised to use ESET and found it to be fantastic. It was
top of the reviewer's lists then but is now down in the middle of the pack.
I am now on my 4th desktop and several techies have advised me that the
MS security software + their firewall is more than sufficient but I use
the free Malwarebytes and free Ccleaner as well.

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On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:45:10 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:48:02 +1100, Bruce > wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:31:40 -0800, sf > wrote:
>>
>> >On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 16:00:15 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 08:55:08 -0800, sf > wrote:
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >Your situation is similar to mine. The modem/router is at one end of
>> >> >the house and there's cruddy reception at the other end, upstairs (and
>> >> >down). The answer to your question is yes. We always buy our modems
>> >> >and routers from a brick & mortar retailer and skip renting from them.
>> >> >What I don't have the chops to do is set up an older router to work as
>> >> >a signal booster. I know it can be done, but I don't have the
>> >> >technical know how to do it.
>> >>
>> >> Look for an extender.
>> >> http://www.netgear.com/home/products...nge-extenders/
>> >> Easy to install and reliable. I added one at work and it adds a few
>> >> hundred feet to the range. I paid about $40, IIRC
>> >
>> >Thanks, I see the travel router I mentioned above is listed as an
>> >extender there. If I have to do anything more complicated to set it
>> >up other than saying yes, it's already a no-go for me.
>>
>> Sounds like you need some help.
>
>No kidding.

Damn, ok.

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"sf" > wrote in message
...

>> We both run Malwarebytes and CCleaner. You can get both free but we do
>> have
>> the paid versions. I had Norton a few years ago and it really mess up
>> our
>> systems.
>
> That's exactly why I stayed away from Norton for so many years. I
> bought it once and it totally messed up my computer... on top of being
> known as a resource hog. I returned it that day and luckily the store
> gave me my money back. Learned my lesson and didn't use Norton even
> when it was free through my ISP. Hubby had already used several free
> anti-virus to no avail and paid for the full version of Malwarebytes
> which was at the top of the pack at the time, so I didn't care what
> Norton did to his computer. If it was messed up, he could buy a new
> one, I didn't care. Norton Eraser did the trick and he continued to
> use the computer until it bit the dust.
>
> Apparently Norton has changed its ways because now it's fine with both
> my fabulous desktop with lots of RAM & huge hard drive and my el
> cheapo netbook.
>

I will never risk it again. I am happy with what I have.


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"Janet B" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:02:08 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
>
> snip
>>
>>Every time you start a program, it takes up some system resources.
>>Once you close the program, most will return the resources but not all
>>programs. Some will take more and more resouces each time you open
>>again. Eventually, your computer acts screwy. Often a cold start is
>>the solution..
>>
>>It's at least the first thing to try.
>
> that is a helpful resolution for your cell phone, tablet, Kindle. They
> all need a clean start once in awhile

It is. I close down my computer every night but I am very bad at
remembering to do so with my mobile phone. I tend to do it only when it
starts to go wonky.



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On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:45:14 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 13:24:31 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
> wrote:
>
> > On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:08:33 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> > >
> > > Face it, somebody rushing you is always a recipe for disaster. Take a
> > > breath! You're supposed to be the epitome of a laid back Hawaiian.
> > > Mahalo.
> > >
> > > sf
> >
> > You'd be surprised at how long time gets stretched out to when there's someone in front of you wanting information or needs to get some work done. If it picks that moment to update, you know I'm going to be sweating bullets. Windows schmendows!
>
> I think you need to work on computer mind-meld software.

It already exists. Computers know when you're in a hurry, and that's
when they decide to slow to a crawl. Well-known fact in the industry.

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Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> sf wrote:
> > dsi1 wrote:
> > >
> > > You'd be surprised at how long time gets stretched out to when there's someone in front of you wanting information or needs to get some work done. If it picks that moment to update, you know I'm going to be sweating bullets. Windows schmendows!
> >
> > I think you need to work on computer mind-meld software.
>
> It already exists. Computers know when you're in a hurry, and that's
> when they decide to slow to a crawl. Well-known fact in the industry.

It's usually best to turn off the "update" features of programs. You
can always get it updated when you have to time to wait.

My problem here is the "clean up folders" thing. When I get ready to
leave for work I just want to shut down the computer quickly. Never
fails, it picks that time delete old messages that have accumulated.
Takes 15 minutes or so, so I usually choose cancel and do it later.

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sf wrote:
>
> Let's be brutally honest about this. Slow boot up or shut down time
> is due to an aging hard drive and has nothing to do with the OS.
> Replace the HD, install the same OS and you'll have a blazing fast
> computer again.

LOL! That's one of your better ones. :-D

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Sqwertz wrote:
>
> On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:08:28 -0800, sf wrote:
>
> > Let's be brutally honest about this. Slow boot up or shut down time
> > is due to an aging hard drive and has nothing to do with the OS.
> > Replace the HD, install the same OS and you'll have a blazing fast
> > computer again.
>
> If you just visit the site http://www.geritol.com once a day your hard
> disk will be just like it was the day you got it.
>
> (Thankfully Bobblehead Barbie isn't in the tech support business)

LOL again! Two good funny posts back to back.

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"Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
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> On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:45:14 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
>> On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 13:24:31 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
>> wrote:
>>
>> > On Monday, December 7, 2015 at 11:08:33 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Face it, somebody rushing you is always a recipe for disaster. Take
>> > > a
>> > > breath! You're supposed to be the epitome of a laid back Hawaiian.
>> > > Mahalo.
>> > >
>> > > sf
>> >
>> > You'd be surprised at how long time gets stretched out to when there's
>> > someone in front of you wanting information or needs to get some work
>> > done. If it picks that moment to update, you know I'm going to be
>> > sweating bullets. Windows schmendows!
>>
>> I think you need to work on computer mind-meld software.
>
> It already exists. Computers know when you're in a hurry, and that's
> when they decide to slow to a crawl. Well-known fact in the industry.
>

Oddly enough it used to happen to me when I was working ...


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On 12/8/2015 12:35 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:51:20 -0800, sf wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 21:03:06 -0500, Nancy Young
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I hope I still see all the same options when I print, too. I haven't
>>> had any luck getting the print functions in Chrome to do what I want.
>>> It's one reason I'm concerned about upgrading to 10.
>>>
>>
>> Are you saying you have a Chromebook and can't get it to print? Looks
>> like Google Cloud Print is your answer.
>> http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04122530
>
> Uh, A Chromebook is not upgradable to Windows 10. She was clearly
> talking about her Chrome browser.

Ooops, I missed this. Sorry, sf. I print some puzzles that
I shrink to 91%, draft quality, and I have those preferences
saved under a name so that when I print, all I have to do is
choose that over default print.

I don't see 2 of those options when I print in the Chrome
browser. I'm kind of particular about this particular thing,
yes, I know it sounds kind of kooky, but there you have it.

nancy

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sf wrote:
>
> On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 12:16:36 -0700, Janet B >
> wrote:
>
> > On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:02:08 -0500, Gary > wrote:
> >
> >
> > snip
> > >
> > >Every time you start a program, it takes up some system resources.
> > >Once you close the program, most will return the resources but not all
> > >programs. Some will take more and more resouces each time you open
> > >again. Eventually, your computer acts screwy. Often a cold start is
> > >the solution..
> > >
> > >It's at least the first thing to try.
> >
> > that is a helpful resolution for your cell phone, tablet, Kindle. They
> > all need a clean start once in awhile
> > Janet US
>
> Correct. What's surprising is that more people don't understand that
> even Android needs to be rebooted from time to time.

For phones,etc...best to just turn it off while recharging.
Its a good habit. For computers, best to do a cold start at least
every few days.

> I have zero
> background in computer technology,

LOL! Yeah...I've noticed. ;)

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Nancy Young wrote:
>
> On 12/8/2015 12:35 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> > On Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:51:20 -0800, sf wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, 6 Dec 2015 21:03:06 -0500, Nancy Young
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>> I hope I still see all the same options when I print, too. I haven't
> >>> had any luck getting the print functions in Chrome to do what I want.
> >>> It's one reason I'm concerned about upgrading to 10.
> >>>
> >>
> >> Are you saying you have a Chromebook and can't get it to print? Looks
> >> like Google Cloud Print is your answer.
> >> http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04122530
> >
> > Uh, A Chromebook is not upgradable to Windows 10. She was clearly
> > talking about her Chrome browser.
>
> Ooops, I missed this. Sorry, sf. I print some puzzles that
> I shrink to 91%, draft quality, and I have those preferences
> saved under a name so that when I print, all I have to do is
> choose that over default print.
>
> I don't see 2 of those options when I print in the Chrome
> browser. I'm kind of particular about this particular thing,
> yes, I know it sounds kind of kooky, but there you have it.

Nancy, if your Chrome browser doen't work, get Firefox.
I have both on my Win7 laptop and stick to the firefox one.

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On 12/7/2015 9:26 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> That's what I have always done in the past, but then they were
> never so insistent before, get the upgrade, get the upgrade!

It's annoying as hell, isn't it? I'll upgrade when I'm good and ready.
I have no problems with Windows 7.

Jill

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On 12/7/2015 6:25 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 12/7/2015 4:09 PM, Roy wrote:
>
>> So for months you spread that virus far and wide. Just like "Typhoid
>> Mary", you infected
>> all who came close to you. What a nasty thing to do.
>>
>> In the future, if you even suspect a virus infection, get it checked out.
>
> Everyone should operate on the assumption that everyone else's computer
> is infected. That way you don't have to depend on others to keep up
> their shit.
>
Agreed! Also, run current anti-virus software and don't open links from
people you don't know. As sf found out, the free Norton AV software
provided by Comcast works just fine. I nearly bought Kaspersky (sp) a
year or so ago but decided not to. Turned out there was no need.
Norton alerts me when something is questionable.

Jill

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On 12/8/2015 11:58 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Tue, 8 Dec 2015 08:46:22 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> Ooops, I missed this. Sorry, sf. I print some puzzles that
>> I shrink to 91%, draft quality, and I have those preferences
>> saved under a name so that when I print, all I have to do is
>> choose that over default print.

> Try shrinking the page on the screen before printing.
>
> Hold down the CTRL-key while scrolling your mouse wheel down 1 or 2
> clicks. This key combo allows you to shrink/enlarge a web page on the
> screen (try it by flicking the wheel up and down as you hold dwon
> CTRL). The new shrunken image should hold over when you print, as
> well.

Thanks, I will try that in Chrome. I never got that to work in
IE, I have the zoom at different sizes depending, but the print
doesn't reflect that. I think it's because it's not a page print,
but printing through a button on the website.
>
> I don't have any suggestions for changing "Draft Quality" in Chrome.
> You'd have to set it as the default in your Printer Properties.

It defaults to 300 dpi, which seems like it would be draft quality.
It's no big deal in the scheme of things, just would rather not
waste a lot of ink on this. The specific size, that matters most
to me. In the meantime, I'll hold onto Windows 7, if just for that.

Appreciate the suggestions.

nancy

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On 12/8/2015 11:12 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 12/7/2015 9:26 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> That's what I have always done in the past, but then they were
>> never so insistent before, get the upgrade, get the upgrade!
>
> It's annoying as hell, isn't it? I'll upgrade when I'm good and ready.
> I have no problems with Windows 7.

First it was a little icon, then a bigger notice, now it's almost
a full screen nag. I'm waiting for them to take away the ability
to close that notice and only leave the option to click on
Install Now.

nancy

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On Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 12:48:08 PM UTC-6, Hidalgo wrote:
> sf wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone use Google Keep to make their (grocery) lists? DD just
> > turned me on to it. I think I'm going to ditch Out of Milk. Keep
> > makes it very easy to share lists with another gmail user (don't know
> > how it works with others). If you have a newer android smart phone,
> > it's probably already in the extended apps - if not, it's available at
> > both the Google and iTunes Stores. https://www.google.com/keep/
> >
> Lol, I'm still using post-its...

I use little pieces of paper in my wallet!!

Screw all that hi tech stuff!!

John Kuthe...

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"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> On 12/8/2015 11:12 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 12/7/2015 9:26 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>> That's what I have always done in the past, but then they were
>>> never so insistent before, get the upgrade, get the upgrade!
>>
>> It's annoying as hell, isn't it? I'll upgrade when I'm good and ready.
>> I have no problems with Windows 7.
>
> First it was a little icon, then a bigger notice, now it's almost
> a full screen nag. I'm waiting for them to take away the ability
> to close that notice and only leave the option to click on
> Install Now.

You can get rid of it!

Ok

Go into start menu
All programmes
Windows update
At the bottom of the page click on 'installed updates'
find update KB3035583 and remove it

if you have automatic installation of updates alter that to let you choose
which updates to install and don't install this one again.

It worked for me. HTH.



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On 12/8/2015 11:12 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 12/7/2015 9:26 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> That's what I have always done in the past, but then they were
>> never so insistent before, get the upgrade, get the upgrade!
>
> It's annoying as hell, isn't it? I'll upgrade when I'm good and ready.
> I have no problems with Windows 7.
>
> Jill
>

The nags are supposed to get worse.

Makes sense if you are Microsoft to have everyone on the same OS, but W7
is a good system. No reason to change if you don't have to.

None of our computers at work get the notices though, not sure why so I
won't complain.

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On Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:15:57 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>sf wrote:
>>
>> Let's be brutally honest about this. Slow boot up or shut down time
>> is due to an aging hard drive and has nothing to do with the OS.
>> Replace the HD, install the same OS and you'll have a blazing fast
>> computer again.
>
>LOL! That's one of your better ones. :-D

Were you unaware of this similarity between people and hard disks?

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On 2015-12-08, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> The nags are supposed to get worse.

They will.

> Makes sense if you are Microsoft to have everyone on the same OS, but W7
> is a good system. No reason to change if you don't have to.

Yes, but look at all the back support M$ must provide. You know damn
well they don't wanna do that.

> None of our computers at work get the notices though, not sure why so I
> won't complain.

Wait until the successsor to W10 comes out. I bet you cannot even
purchase it. It will become lease-ware like Photoshop or Autocad.
IOW, you pay, but you do not own. M$ has been trying to initiate that
approach fer yrs. Right now they are jes pestering you to death to
see how you react. The ol' frog ina slowly warming skillet gag.....

nb

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On Tue, 8 Dec 2015 18:13:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

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>
>"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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>> On 12/8/2015 11:12 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 12/7/2015 9:26 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> That's what I have always done in the past, but then they were
>>>> never so insistent before, get the upgrade, get the upgrade!
>>>
>>> It's annoying as hell, isn't it? I'll upgrade when I'm good and ready.
>>> I have no problems with Windows 7.
>>
>> First it was a little icon, then a bigger notice, now it's almost
>> a full screen nag. I'm waiting for them to take away the ability
>> to close that notice and only leave the option to click on
>> Install Now.
>
>You can get rid of it!
>
>Ok
>
>Go into start menu
>All programmes
>Windows update
>At the bottom of the page click on 'installed updates'
>find update KB3035583 and remove it
>
>if you have automatic installation of updates alter that to let you choose
>which updates to install and don't install this one again.
>
>It worked for me. HTH.

That worked for me, although it took me some time to find it, then the
first update that came along, pop, there is was again. I see I have
an update option tonight when I switch off, it listed all sorts of
updates for Explorer Edge and Win10.