Two Plus Two Newer Archives  

Go Back   Two Plus Two Newer Archives > Search Forums
FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Showing results 1 to 25 of 42
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: MisterW
Forum: Computer Technical Help 06-18-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 53
Posted By MisterW
Hard drive crash - looking for data retrieval ideas

Maxtor 160GB 7200RPM SATA HDD. Computer froze one day and was unable to boot from that drive anymore. It happened a few days after the computer was up and running after moving to a new place, and...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 02-14-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 124
Posted By MisterW
Re: Hard money lending, residential RE flipping

I'm currently looking to purchase a house (I actually wrote an offer yesterday that got countered, and wrote an offer on a different house today), and when I was shopping around for mortgages, one of...
Forum: Computer Technical Help 01-21-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 60
Posted By MisterW
Re: Two wireless internet antennas - computer connects to wrong one

[ QUOTE ]
I guess that'd depend on your wireless adapter. It would be something you set in it's settings.

Worst case scenario you can prolly eBay a 802.11b only USB adapter for like $5

edit:...
Forum: Computer Technical Help 01-21-2007, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 70
Posted By MisterW
Re: Excel Question

Highlight the columns in Excel that contain the data, click on Data > Text to Columns. A window will pop up, click "Delimited" then go to the next screen. On the next screen, select "Space" and...
Forum: Computer Technical Help 01-21-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 60
Posted By MisterW
Re: Two wireless internet antennas - computer connects to wrong one

[ QUOTE ]
set it to only connect to 802.11b?

[/ QUOTE ]

This is the goal, yes. My question is, how?
Forum: Computer Technical Help 01-21-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 60
Posted By MisterW
Two wireless internet antennas - computer connects to wrong one

I live on the top floor of a 3 story apartment building that offers free wireless internet. The main router and a connected booster antenna (about 3 feet away from the main router) are located in...
Forum: Computer Technical Help 12-01-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 74
Posted By MisterW
Re: Desktop Computer will not turn on. Why not?

It sounds like it is most likely a power supply or motherboard issue. You said that "giving the machine a rest" seems to help. One cause of the problem could be bloated capacitor(s) on the...
Forum: Laughs or Links! 11-08-2006, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 71
Posted By MisterW
Re: ZOMG insane [wingsuit inside]

This video was taken for a Warren Miller ski movie (I think "Journey") and there is more squirrel suit skydiving in that movie.

The craziest shot is from the guys standing on the mountain looking...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-08-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 80
Posted By MisterW
Re: stealing cable

I did some searching around and apparently these digital cable boxes are activated by the cable company remotely. How the one she has is working is somewhat of a curiosity, but as long as they can't...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-08-2006, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 80
Posted By MisterW
Re: stealing cable

The reason I am pretty sure there is a filter on her line is because when you plug the cable directly into the TV, all the channels are nothing but static. When you use the cable box, the channels...
Forum: Other Other Topics 11-08-2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 80
Posted By MisterW
stealing cable

I did a search and couldn't find anything applicable to this situation...

My sister's roommate moved out a couple months ago and left behind a Motorola digital cable box (Charter is the cable TV...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 10-07-2006, 01:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 47
Posted By MisterW
Re: Salary etc. Negotiations

[ QUOTE ]
Very helpful, ty. FYI, I wasn't planning on doing any negotiation during the second interview, I was just trying to plan ahead.

[/ QUOTE ]

One question to be prepared for in the...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 10-06-2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 47
Posted By MisterW
Re: Salary etc. Negotiations

The 2nd interview is not the time to negotiate. Do you have any other offers? If not, you really shouldn't be negotiating unless the offer they made you is not up to par with the industry. During...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 08-05-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 68
Posted By MisterW
Re: Roth 401k

Actually, your company will match 50% of your contribution up to 3% of your salary. In other words, if you contribute 6% of your salary, your company will only match 50% of the first 3% of your...
Forum: Home Poker 07-29-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 53
Posted By MisterW
Flipping cards face up before calling an all-in

During a home game of NL Texas Hold 'em, three players were left and BB and button were still in the hand post-flop. BB went all-in and it was on button to decide to call (BB had button covered...
Forum: Home Poker 07-27-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 107
Posted By MisterW
Re: College dorm game: rake question

If you intend to keep the cards at the end of the year, they are yours and you should pay for them yourself. However, if you don't intend to keep the cards at the end of the year, consider asking...
Forum: Student Life 07-25-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 316
Posted By MisterW
Re: engineering major

I started out in the ECE (electrical and computer engineering) program and switched to CEE (civil and environmental engineering) with a minor in construction management. I'm currently finishing up a...
Forum: Computer Technical Help 07-21-2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 69
Posted By MisterW
Re: Computer Noob Building House..please help!

Some other things to consider - If you plan to install a home theater system in a room, this is a good time to install surround sound speaker wiring in the walls and, if you're really serious about...
Forum: Computer Technical Help 07-21-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 69
Posted By MisterW
Re: Computer Noob Building House..please help!

The easiest way to set up a home network and connect every computer to the internet is to use a wireless router and plug wireless cards into every computer. Security is an issue with wireless...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 07-19-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 80
Posted By MisterW
Re: Simple Math Question.

First problem statement: "If 2 times the width is 5 feet less than the length what is the width?"

2*W = L-5

Second problem statement: "The length of a rectangular playing field is 5 feet less...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 07-19-2006, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 80
Posted By MisterW
Re: Simple Math Question.

Not the same. In this case, L = 2*W-5.

W = 40'-0"
L = 75'-0"
Forum: STT Strategy 07-19-2006, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 94
Posted By MisterW
Re: (6.50) How much do you raise AK here?

A general rule is to raise 3-5 BB + 1BB for each limper. 300 looks to be a good raise here
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 07-19-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 80
Posted By MisterW
Re: Simple Math Question.

width, W = 36'-8"
length, L = 78'-4"

2 equations, 2 variables, solve

2*W + 2*L = 230'-0"
2*W = L - 5

Pick an equation, solve for L in terms of W or W in terms of L (for example, rearrange...
Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing 06-25-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 49
Posted By MisterW
Money market fund to save money for a mortgage down payment

Today I looked at my PayPal quarterly statement and noticed their money market is at 4.77% right now. I'm planning to buy a house next year so I can save money in the meantime for a down payment. I...
Forum: Computer Technical Help 06-23-2006, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 53
Posted By MisterW
Re: turning off energy save

Right click on your desktop. Select "properties". Click on the "Screen Saver" tab. On the bottom you will see a "Power" button - click it. Adjust the power settings (change the "turn off monitor"...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 42

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:25 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.