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by DLHM
Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:03 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Persistent remote desktop session
Replies: 3
Views: 2239

Re: Persistent remote desktop session

Maybe start here...

Local Computer Policy\Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Sessions\Connections
by DLHM
Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Improving wifi coverage in my new home
Replies: 11
Views: 3036

Re: Improving wifi coverage in my new home

Get some UniFi AC AP Lite or AC AP LR , mount them on your walls or ceilings as required and feed them from the Cat5 you already have in place. Turn off the WiFi on your router, install the controller app on your phone to set them up and you are done. I agree with Unifi LR, They work very well. I h...
by DLHM
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Home Printers
Replies: 30
Views: 8901

Re: Home Printers

I got this Brother a few months ago.. it's been a good MFC. For $99 it's a pretty good deal.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product. ... -_-Product
by DLHM
Mon Jan 23, 2017 4:07 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Fitbits!
Replies: 12
Views: 2766

Re: Fitbits!

I have had 3 Fit Bits in 2 years.. the first one I went swimming with and it died. The second lasted about a week then wouldn't accept a charge. The third died about a week ago having never touched water, the battery burst. If I decided to buy again, I'll get a different brand. They are a little exp...
by DLHM
Wed Dec 14, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Starter kit for aspiring engineer
Replies: 19
Views: 2420

Re: Starter kit for aspiring engineer

Dave Jones @ EEVBlog just released this video, Of course he goes over your budget, but it still a bunch of ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HicV3Z6XLFA
 
by DLHM
Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:08 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Why does nobody make decent pocket combs any more?
Replies: 46
Views: 12995

Re: Why does nobody make decent pocket combs any more?

If I still had hair I would design and 3d print one, but alas mother-nature decided to remove the need.
by DLHM
Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Google pixel commercial
Replies: 8
Views: 2964

Re: Google pixel commercial

Agreed, even though I thought it was off because it was greyed, Google was still listening to whatever is going on wherever I'm at. I wonder if this could be used  Neferiously. Also, there must be a daimon running from startup, as far as I know I've never used the Google apps before tonight.
by DLHM
Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Google pixel commercial
Replies: 8
Views: 2964

Re: Google pixel commercial

Ok, I think I figured it out. In the Google app, under setting ,voice. The "From the Google app" is off, but the "from any screen" (even though it's greyed) is ticked On. You have to enable "From the Google app" then disable the "From anywhere" option, then yo...
by DLHM
Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Google pixel commercial
Replies: 8
Views: 2964

Re: Google pixel commercial

Yes, it's locked, screen off and on charge.. I just tried to retrain it to my voice, I'll see if it still happens next time the commercial plays. It still won't recognize my voice. I just checked the Settings in the Google app and it's turned off so it shouldn't be coming on at all.
by DLHM
Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Google pixel commercial
Replies: 8
Views: 2964

Re: Google pixel commercial

With the phone locked and the screen off, no matter how many times I say "ok google" it doesn't come up.. perhaps I mumble too much..
by DLHM
Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Google pixel commercial
Replies: 8
Views: 2964

Google pixel commercial

Whenever the Google Pixel commercial comes on TV.. The guys in the commercial says Ok Google and it plays that "Ok Google" chime. Every time my phone activates and starts listening. Is this normal? btw .. I have a Galaxy S6 edge..
by DLHM
Fri Oct 21, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New PC Build
Replies: 27
Views: 4278

Re: New PC Build

Interesting, what brand PC would you buy matching my requirements?
by DLHM
Fri Oct 21, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New PC Build
Replies: 27
Views: 4278

Re: New PC Build

2 DIMMS still use 2 Channels. Out of curiosity, what is the intended use for this build?  Seems pretty mission-critical to be stored in someone's home closet. Yes, you are correct, my explanation was incorrect. It's a home PC that is far away from a someone who can fix it. The user is not technical...
by DLHM
Fri Oct 21, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New PC Build
Replies: 27
Views: 4278

Re: New PC Build

 ($209.99) ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII GENE LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Gaming Motherboard This is a fine motherboard, but it costs $80 more than the very good c that I suggested.  The only pluses that I see for the extra dough are the Asus name and software suppor...
by DLHM
Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New PC Build
Replies: 27
Views: 4278

Re: New PC Build

Thanks,again for everyone's help. Update: This is what I ordered. ($329.99) Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz LGA 1151 91W BX80662I76700K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530 ($209.99) ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII GENE LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Ga...
by DLHM
Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:52 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New PC Build
Replies: 27
Views: 4278

Re: New PC Build

1) Is there a reason you're not going with the newest generation of CPUs, Intel Skylake LGA 1151? 2) Is there a reason why the machine needs a full ATX mobo that costs $145?  Motherboards don't differ in performance, only features/connectivity.  Perhaps the AsRock Z170M Pro4S for $75 has all the re...
by DLHM
Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:33 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: New PC Build
Replies: 27
Views: 4278

New PC Build

I am building a new system and need some opinions and comments on components. This will need to be a supreme desktop user experience(Windows 10). No gaming of any kind will be done on this machine, just desktop and web apps, possibly some very minor video editing(clipping / appending). Mirrored stor...
by DLHM
Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Rant - bright blue LEDs on everything
Replies: 51
Views: 5808

Re: Rant - bright blue LEDs on everything

I wonder how this stuff would work to cover the entire face of an alarm clock..

http://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP999-Nite-Sh ... ght+shades
by DLHM
Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:15 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Rant - bright blue LEDs on everything
Replies: 51
Views: 5808

Re: Rant - bright blue LEDs on everything

Use the following links to select a resistor. I normally run an LED at around 15ma when building stuff, but you can go to 10ma to lower the brightness, or in some cases 5ma to make an led view-able from dead on.. if you notice most have a max current draw of 20ma. Get a wall wart and test leds with ...
by DLHM
Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Dell Monitor Warranty
Replies: 12
Views: 4729

Re: Dell Monitor Warranty

My original post has that same link.. The people at Dell don't seem to care about that page when I tell them about it. I'm just going to stop buying Dell Monitors..
by DLHM
Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Dell Monitor Warranty
Replies: 12
Views: 4729

Re: Dell Monitor Warranty

No, but that is were I'm going next, a manufactures warranty should be covered by the manufacturer. Dell has not asked were I purchased it, they say no Service Tag no Support.
by DLHM
Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Dell Monitor Warranty
Replies: 12
Views: 4729

Re: Dell Monitor Warranty

The Monitor currently in question is p2314ht purchased from Amazon. I have only purchased 2 from Amazon because Dell was taking 3 weeks to ship. My other 60 or so were purchased directly from dell.
by DLHM
Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Dell Monitor Warranty
Replies: 12
Views: 4729

Dell Monitor Warranty

Has anyone had a problem getting Dell to replace a monitor under it's 3 year warranty? I have called Dell and spoke to 3 different people who keep telling me that they can't help me because I don't have a Service Tag on my monitor. I have at least 60 monitors purchased from Dell that do not have ser...
by DLHM
Fri May 29, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Minecraft
Replies: 215
Views: 79669

Re: Minecraft

Thanks!
by DLHM
Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Video Conferencing
Replies: 7
Views: 5475

Re: Video Conferencing

Thanks Chrispy_ , this is exactly what I'll be doing.. I have a ceiling mounted projector, so the camera well have to be set on the wall, but this should work..
by DLHM
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Video Conferencing
Replies: 7
Views: 5475

Re: Video Conferencing

I'm Confused too, WebEx, Skype , CU-SeeMe .. whatever are great for connecting desktops. I have conference rooms in which multiple people need to communicate between cities. I have a Polycomm conference room phone, but want to make it so the population of each room can see each other. I don't need t...
by DLHM
Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:17 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Video Conferencing
Replies: 7
Views: 5475

Video Conferencing

Does anyone know of any good video conferencing hardware out there for a decent price? This is a small to medium business and I have two sites that both have a TV and >30Mbps Internet connections. Doing a Google shows Cisco and Polycomm systems in the thousands of dollars per site. Logitech has a co...
by DLHM
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Windows
Topic: Email Send/Receive Size Limit
Replies: 20
Views: 3240

Re: Email Send/Receive Size Limit

Email isn't a file sharing system, and its use as such shouldn't be encouraged. Just because it can be done, doesn't mean it should be done. I totally disagree, "Email" primary function is to be an information exchange system. I would bet that most data transferred in all emails are in th...
by DLHM
Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:55 am
Forum: Windows
Topic: Email Send/Receive Size Limit
Replies: 20
Views: 3240

Email Send/Receive Size Limit

I have been and exchange admin for over 10 years and have a question about email. I have my receive email size limit set to 100MB per message and have never had any problems with it. However I still have users that run into problems sending emails to other companies. ie Law Firms, Construction firms...
by DLHM
Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: Networking
Topic: Barracuda AntiSpam/Virus Firewall
Replies: 2
Views: 1472

Barracuda AntiSpam/Virus Firewall

Does anyone use one of these Anti-spam Appliances? What are your feeling as to how it works, it's cost, administrative requirements? I also noticed that they do no allow for Transfer of Ownership of Hardware or licensing so basically you cannot sell it.
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