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by gerbilspy
Fri May 26, 2017 5:56 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Low testosterone?
Replies: 27
Views: 27460

Re: Low testosterone?

A good endocrinologist will do all the blood work needed and then make suggestions. Finding one is your first step. I had the same symptoms as you and it turned out to be my thyroid and PVCs (Preventricular contractions of my heart). Get a second opinion if you aren't satisfied. I didn't do this and...
by gerbilspy
Mon May 01, 2017 5:53 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Starfalcon's Great Hardware Inventory
Replies: 91
Views: 24705

Re: Starfalcon's Great Hardware Inventory

I'm fairly certain you still have every piece of hardware I've ever owned. You must have a huge basement!
by gerbilspy
Sun Mar 26, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: Processors
Topic: A link that will send PC enthusiasts back to 1999...
Replies: 23
Views: 5751

Re: A link that will send PC enthusiasts back to 1999...

Computer Shopper! Fleamarket-style computer parts sales events at the local community college gym! Wow, somehow I had forgotten all about the Computer Shopper. I spent an embarrassing number of hours digging through it, dreaming of the day when I might save up enough to actually buy something new! ...
by gerbilspy
Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:02 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: RIP Chuck Berry
Replies: 12
Views: 4725

Re: RIP Chuck Berry

I saw him perform at my college in 1972. Chubby Checkers played first. Lost some audio capabilities that night! Chuck came over to the Quad and wound up in our suite drinking whiskey and smoking herb. It was a hell of a night, partying with the granddaddy of Rock and Roll. I can even remember some o...
by gerbilspy
Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:52 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Where do you bank?
Replies: 57
Views: 8034

Re: Where do you bank?

I do all of my banking (except for a few old credit cards that I never use anymore) with USAA, which is an awesome online bank. It's available to military members and their families, if you have any way of getting in to it, I'd highly recommend them. Same here. You can join them if a friend in the ...
by gerbilspy
Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: I just realized TR had a dark theme and never knew about it
Replies: 35
Views: 3810

Re: I just realized TR had a dark theme and never knew about it

Philldoe wrote:
The Tan version of the site makes me want to be sick. Blue should be the default...


Agree! True blue forever.
by gerbilspy
Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Bottle-necking my aging beast
Replies: 38
Views: 5539

Re: Bottle-necking my aging beast

End User wrote:
steelcity_ballin wrote:
Per my signature, (god I feel old)

Unless you were young when the Atari VCS came out you are nowhere near old.


That's me.
by gerbilspy
Mon Oct 24, 2016 4:33 pm
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: Mirror mirror on the wall...
Replies: 15
Views: 5077

Re: Mirror mirror on the wall...

Awesome project and gift!

This makes me want to retrofit the mirror above my bathroom sink. If only my wife wasn't a luddite.
by gerbilspy
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: TR Sports
Topic: 2016 World Series
Replies: 46
Views: 8540

Re: 2016 World Series

Captain Ned wrote:
The two longest droughts meet in a dream Series for old-time baseball fans. May it live up to its expectations. Either team will make a fine champion but c'mon, who doesn't want to see the Cubs finally pull through.


about 10 million Cardinal fans. :-)
by gerbilspy
Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:39 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: The end of CyanogenMod??
Replies: 8
Views: 2881

Re: The end of CyanogenMod??

Smells like toast.
by gerbilspy
Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Sucks to be this guy!
Replies: 68
Views: 5443

Re: Sucks to be this guy!

Could be legit, but would anyone really own up to this, considering the ramifications? What a set of balls to admit it. I'm amazed by his stupidity and or honesty if this really happened! It's even kind of impressive a a hoax too, if that's what it is.
by gerbilspy
Mon Sep 28, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: dymt reloaded
Replies: 26465
Views: 2506434

Re: dymt reloaded

"On stand-by" for Jury duty. Just called in, listened to the message 3 times. I don't have to appear on Monday. Friends tell me that people who look smart don't ever get selected. What's the best way to look smart? It's easier to look dumb. I was called to jury duty recently and when the ...
by gerbilspy
Sun Sep 13, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: I already hate Windows 10
Replies: 167
Views: 23720

Re: I already hate Windows 10

I've updated 4 computers with Win 10 so far and each conversion went without a hitch. The easiest OS installs EVER. On each I disabled Cortana, refused any options that send info to MS, disabled telemetry, disabled Advertising ID, disabled Windows Update Sharing, Disabled Steps Recorder, and Disable...
by gerbilspy
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Windows 10 Upgrades - The reality of things.
Replies: 12
Views: 1904

Re: Windows 10 Upgrades - The reality of things.

I have never upgraded an OS until I accidently did it with Win10 (my first Windows version was 3.1). I always went for the clean install on a freshly formatted HD. I can't believe how painless the upgrade was from Win 8.1 to 10! Smooth as silk, no hiccups of any kind. All drivers were properly updat...
by gerbilspy
Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:25 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: POLL: WINDOWS 10 INSTALL
Replies: 157
Views: 17873

Re: POLL: WINDOWS 10 INSTALL

Upgraded early this morning, and it took about 1 hr. It went smoothly. Works well so far.
I love messing around with a new OS, so this is going to be fun no matter what! Hell, I even liked W98 after I learned how to fix it every day! ;)
by gerbilspy
Tue Jun 30, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: A little late for buyer's remorse?
Replies: 77
Views: 7620

Re: A little late for buyer's remorse?

Don't look back. Enjoy it!
That's how I've avoided insanity---not thinking about all the $ I've spent on new cars. :)
by gerbilspy
Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Yoga-like laptops
Replies: 3
Views: 2255

Re: Yoga-like laptops

I have a Lenovo Flex 15, which seems to be an ancestor of this type of "laptop". I really like it, but my use has evolved to using it as a laptop 99.999% of the time. With an I7 4500U and 8GB RAM it's very fast and has been a great machine for me so far. I just never use it as a tablet or ...
by gerbilspy
Sun May 03, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: dymt reloaded
Replies: 26465
Views: 2506434

Re: dymt reloaded

Yeah I'm struggling with that, too. I don't currently pay for Hulu and I have to decide if it's worth it *just* for that, or if the commercials are a deal-breaker. I haven't watched a TV commercial in about 2 months now since we dropped cable and I'm not too keen on going back. We went off the cabl...
by gerbilspy
Sun May 03, 2015 10:21 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: dymt reloaded
Replies: 26465
Views: 2506434

Re: dymt reloaded

paulWTAMU wrote:
Not to mention you're getting crap fouled water splashed on your nether regions. It's just gross. :-?

Poop transplant at your favorite public restroom. ugh
by gerbilspy
Wed Apr 29, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Amazon Prime - Slower Shipping on Purpose!?
Replies: 40
Views: 7662

Re: Amazon Prime - Slower Shipping on Purpose!?

I use Prime frequently, and it is always on time, or even a day early. I think they have a distribution center in St Louis which is only 2hrs. away. Lucky me, as I buy everything I can online, and Amazon usually has very competitive prices. I also love Prime Music now! It's a freebie that kicks Pand...
by gerbilspy
Tue Apr 28, 2015 5:58 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Nostalgia Lane - Old Time TR Posters
Replies: 93
Views: 12904

Re: Nostalgia Lane - Old Time TR Posters

ericfulmer wrote:
I built the first computer that I could truly call mine with advice acquired here. It seems like a lifetime ago. Now I feel old.


Same here!
Sorry, I just HAD to quote you. :)
by gerbilspy
Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Haiku contest entry thread
Replies: 365
Views: 42243

Re: Haiku contest entry thread

The single beep comes
What a lovely sound it is
Music to my ears!
by gerbilspy
Sat Apr 26, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Stupid Idea, or AWESOMELY stupid idea?
Replies: 6
Views: 1713

Re: Stupid Idea, or AWESOMELY stupid idea?

Could something like MS Kinects be used as the sensors? Maybe hook in some infrared detectors too. And of course video cameras and microphones and speakers. Oh, and name it HAL Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and...
by gerbilspy
Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: XP's slow death is forcing my hand.
Replies: 32
Views: 6547

Re: XP's slow death is forcing my hand.

Just throwing out some contrast, but I left Thinkpad behind recently and have been very happy about it, so I thought I'd share. I got a Dell Latitude E6530, and it can be easily configured to hit all your marks. . Wow - that is exactly why I asked y'all here. Thanks for the pointer. It's a nice-loo...
by gerbilspy
Tue Nov 12, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Nexus 5 Impressions
Replies: 18
Views: 5291

Re: Nexus 5 Impressions

A couple of annoyances: A text notification remains in the notification area even after I look at and respond to a text. Only way to dismiss the notification is to press the notification itself which then takes me to view the text (which is unnecessary if the text window is already open). This seem...
by gerbilspy
Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:03 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: Free video file converter
Replies: 1
Views: 1964

Free video file converter

I just downloaded the program mentioned in this article:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031429/ ... eluxe.html

It's worth a try at this price! :)
by gerbilspy
Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: I Need a Smartphone with more accurate typing
Replies: 31
Views: 9989

Re: I Need a Smartphone with more accurate typing

I use Swiftkey on my Droid X. The predictive mode is very accurate for me.
by gerbilspy
Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: I want to build a Desktop for my Parents
Replies: 35
Views: 6188

Re: I want to build a Desktop for my Parents

Buy them each a Nexus 7.
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