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Question External portable DVD won’t read discs
- thaugen
- Post #6
- Dec 2, 2020
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Question External portable DVD won’t read discs

Thanks for the reply. I can see the icon for the drive but no matter what I do from there all that happens is either the drive opens or it clicks a couple of times, the light flashes a couple of times and then nothing else happens. I just want to make sure it is DOA before I contact the seller...
- thaugen
- Post #4
- Dec 2, 2020
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Question External portable DVD won’t read discs

I have a new Lenovo laptop and bought an external portable CD/DVD so I could load some programs that only come on CD. The drive is SATA in ODD caddy with permanently attached USB 3.0 cable. Matsushita DVD-RAM model UJ880AS drive. When I insert a known good CD and close the drive it comes on...
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- Thread
- Dec 1, 2020
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Samsung deX or Cable Matters cDock for TV, internet?

Thanks. About the cDock some ads claim 4k.
- thaugen
- Post #3
- Apr 7, 2018
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Samsung deX or Cable Matters cDock for TV, internet?

I like the idea of using one of these and ditch my cable service. Curious what experience users have had connecting to hdmi and whether you actually got 4k def.
- thaugen
- Thread
- Apr 4, 2018
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Amex gift card - how to give to my friend?

Delta oversold my flight so I stayed overnight in exchange for Hilton-style room and $800 gift card. Newby here, so please go easy. Are Amex gift cards just like a prepaid credit card? Can I somehow give this card to my friend so he can attend our 50th anniversary high school party? Or...
- thaugen
- Thread
- Jun 29, 2015
- Replies: 2
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

A sum of money is involved. Don't want the hassle of small claims court from a distance. If I can embarrass them into paying I kill two birds with one stone. This is what adults do to collect debts.
- thaugen
- Post #19
- Jan 24, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

I'm certain they're playing me, I just want them to admit it by their own evidence.
- thaugen
- Post #17
- Jan 24, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

Thanks, but like I wrote, I'm going to try to hold their feet to the fire by forcing them to provide the evidence themselves.
- thaugen
- Post #15
- Jan 23, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

As I said before, I just want to hold their feet to the fire.
- thaugen
- Post #13
- Jan 23, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

Their camera hasn't been working. That's why I was considering mailing them a working camera.
- thaugen
- Post #10
- Jan 23, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

Yesterday they told me their phone lines are "acting up" so their DSL modem may not be able to send photos. I think a Tracfone that can send directly to email (SMS message?) may be my best option. They drive by Walmart regularly and I think Walmart could activate the phone for them and maybe...
- thaugen
- Post #8
- Jan 22, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

Wish I did. But I also want to hold their feet to the fire so they 'fess up.
- thaugen
- Post #5
- Jan 22, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

Nohr, thanks for that. This person claims their digital camera "is broke" and their phone "don't take take pictures." Plus the location is in the mountain so nearest cell tower is over a hill 6 miles away. :( Maybe I should send them a prepaid phone/camera already activated? I'm asking...
- thaugen
- Post #3
- Jan 22, 2015
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Found an Android phone but it doesn't turn on.

Will try to do that tomorrow. Thanks
- thaugen
- Post #5
- Jan 22, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Found an Android phone but it doesn't turn on.

Sorry, should have had the phone here, left it at work. Some off-brand a couple years old.
- thaugen
- Post #3
- Jan 22, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Something is constantly accessing my hard drive

Drive light flashes almost every second or twice a second and I can hear the drive clicking. No scans are running so I don't that's the cause. This happens the entire time the computer is on. Old Vista box. I looked at processes and the following are being accessed over and over in no...
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- Thread
- Jan 22, 2015
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Found an Android phone but it doesn't turn on.

Pushing the ON button achieves nothing. I don't know much about phones. Would it help to charge the battery? How can I tell what the charge connector is, like micro USB maybe? I put found ads in paper and Craigs, checked lost ads, nothing. Where do I go next? Thanks
- thaugen
- Thread
- Jan 22, 2015
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Cheapest mail order camera to send someone?

I need to buy someone a camera so they can upload ten photos to email and send to me. Anything in the $10 delivered range? I'm thinking maybe a chain store has a throwaway-type that I could order delivered. Thanks for any advice.
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- Jan 22, 2015
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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holy crap, san fran has so many hobos!

Thanks to CONSERVATIVE Governor Ronny Reagan for closing most of the mental hospitals in California thereby dramatically increasing the number of homeless defectives on the streets. Thanks to the conservative federal government for filling the streets with homeless defective Vietnam veterans...
- thaugen
- Post #81
- Sep 27, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Phage , the virus that cures

Gibsons: Thanks for the critique. I'll rethink some. William: SIBO Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth can be several kinds of bacteria. Am I correct in assuming heliobacter pylori originating in the stomach will pass into the small intestine and could then share genes through horizontal...
- thaugen
- Post #167
- Dec 9, 2011
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Phage , the virus that cures

I'm not technically well-versed to enter the conversation. In fact I tried to write a short paper for lay persons on a different website with my understanding about how diet could prevent or help reverse cancer. It had to be short, not too technical, but hit all the major points. I'd...
- thaugen
- Post #164
- Dec 7, 2011
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Oh how I love medical science!

RA: do a search on low dose naltrexone rheumatoid arthritis I hope you'll be pleasantly surprised. "carpal tunnel" astaxanthin Ditto I get Naltrexone OTC at United Pharmacy: Our charge will appear in the name of Generic Pharmacy or UNITED MAIL ORDER or UNITED 1--800--214-6126 on your...
- thaugen
- Post #30
- Dec 7, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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LS1 or LQ4?

Does your state have strict engine swap laws? For example, in California, you can't put a truck engine in a car, and you can't put an older engine in a newer car.
- thaugen
- Post #7
- Sep 27, 2011
- Forum: The Garage
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Stuck head bolt - at wits end.

OP should have used a cobalt drill bit to remove the bolt head. eg. Irwin 3016028 Cobalt Drill Bit, 7/16" $6.95. For the benefit of anyone else with a similar stuck bolt, this happens with steel-aluminum corrosion. One way to break the corrosion: You will be using a six-point socket, not a...
- thaugen
- Post #78
- Sep 27, 2011
- Forum: The Garage
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Best way to deal with jetlag

Be sure to take along some melatonin to help you sleep through what your body believes is daytime.
- thaugen
- Post #28
- Aug 7, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Margarita: With or without margarita mix?

Real tequila, not the cheap stuff which is supposedly 51% tequila but it's actually about two thirds rum. Decent Triple Sec, Trader Joe's sells Bols for about seven dollars a liter. Key limes, or if you're in the West they're called Mexican limes, same thing; a high-quality garlic press like...
- thaugen
- Post #17
- Jul 29, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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AT&T dsl 3.0 Mbps. What can I do with it?

I paid for the highest service, but speedtest.net results were abysmal. ATT checked everything and a few days later told me nothing could be done, too far from [central switch station] lower my service, charge less.
- thaugen
- Post #14
- Jul 29, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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"Yahoo! optimized Firefox" - What is it and should I install it?

From OP: yep, it not only installed the Yahoo crapbar, it also changed the default search engine to Yacrap and it also changed the Firefox Navigation Bar quick search box to Yacrap. An hour later I have it deleted and changed back to Google which required going into about:config and altering...
- thaugen
- Post #6
- Jul 22, 2010
- Forum: Windows
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Didn't help a guy out yesterday.

I learned the hard way to always carry two cards (credit or debit.) Never know when damn card co. is going to decline one of them. I worked within sight of a freeway ramp, watched the same homeless guy there every day, watched his source walk up to bring him the goods and get wads of ones...
- thaugen
- Post #42
- Jul 15, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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spray painting dryer so it matches with the washer...

Post #13 ^ except: first get the unit in a well-ventilated place near the laundry area so the new paint won't get scratched moving it through several doors. At Lowes/HomeDepot/OSH you can find the epoxy appliance spray cans. (About$5) Buy ONE, take it home, spray an inconspicuous spot on the...
- thaugen
- Post #16
- Jul 15, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Mattress transport problem- Solution gets $5 PayPal or...DONE

Measure width of car (inside and out.) Go down to local Mattress Land and ask them to give you an appropriate-sized empty box (tell them you're homeless and need shelter.) Ask for the big plastic bag, too. Stuff mattress in box, put in or tie on car. Ta-daa!
- thaugen
- Post #46
- Jul 15, 2010
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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"Yahoo! optimized Firefox" - What is it and should I install it?

I got this popup: Attention: Please upgrade to the latest Yahoo! optimized browser to ensure the best Yahoo! experience. Not interested in getting any yahoo search functions like extra bar, tab, etc. unless they're genuinely useful. Don't want to go through the hassle of un-installing if...
- thaugen
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2010
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows
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Noob needs non-gaming card to run 1680x1050 on 300W P/S

Yes, that worked. Thanks to all for the expert help.
- thaugen
- Post #6
- Jan 6, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Noob needs non-gaming card to run 1680x1050 on 300W P/S

I went into Control Panel - display and the settings seem to max out at 1280.
- thaugen
- Post #3
- Jan 5, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Noob needs non-gaming card to run 1680x1050 on 300W P/S

Mobo has a PCIE x16 slot, and all I need is a card that can display 1680x1050 and not overtax the 300 W power supply. Here are the specs: Mobo 10/28/2005 Foxconn Socket 939 GeForce 6100 ACER FC51GM CPU Athlon 64 X2, 2000 MHz 3800+ RAM 4 gigs HDD 250 gigs If the card needs...
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- Jan 5, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Why isn't there a site that allows you make comments about or rate eBay items for sale?

from OP: my vision was not to assemble a long-term database but rather to enable each poster to make a comment about a particular current item number. The comments would be kept only for a short while after each auction ended. Only those eBay items that received a comment would be in the...
- thaugen
- Post #6
- Nov 2, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Why isn't there a site that allows you make comments about or rate eBay items for sale?

This is not an ebay sucks thread. That's been beat to death.
- thaugen
- Post #4
- Nov 2, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Why isn't there a site that allows you make comments about or rate eBay items for sale?

While an eBay auction is active, my ideal site would allow people to comment on that item#, preferably with something helpful like, it's an older version, or that size is the most popular. Yah Yah I know the touts would flood it but they could be controlled e.g. people with really bad peer...
- thaugen
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2008
- Replies: 5
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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First time Skiing/Snowboarding Advice

I taught beginner skiers for 4 winters at Tahoe. "if anything, just some long johns underneath. that + bib = good to go." Correct - you'll be sweating hot within an hour even if it's cold. "You can probably get by with cheap wind/waterproof shells if you wear plenty of under clothes like...
- thaugen
- Post #47
- Nov 2, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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