I think I can...I think I can [Archive]

Lady Hobbs

03-24-2007, 05:32 PM

I do believe that high speed has finally hit my backwoods area!! It looks as I may soon join the 20th century along with all the rest of you.

Oh, I have a tip to pass on that I got from Dell. Did you know that they told me a screen saver will help save your monitor? I had no idea and usually don't use a screen saver myself but have one now. Have you heard of that before?

cocoa_pleco

03-24-2007, 05:40 PM

yeah. screen savers have come with all computers since 1995. It uses less energy than the regular screen. Congrats on the high-speed.

Lady Hobbs

03-24-2007, 05:46 PM

My first computer come without Windows.....can you believe it! You went into DOS to do everything......which obviously wasn't much. No internet even. I am giving my age away for sure now! I knew they had screen savers but figured it was just one more "running" program I could do without. I certainly didn't think it could help your monitor in any way so I've learned something today.

Chrona

03-24-2007, 05:47 PM

So does this mean we can start posting full size pics? Since you WERE the only person with dialup in that survey ^_^

Abbeys_Mom

03-24-2007, 05:49 PM

Screen Savers prevent Burn in. If your screen is always showing the same thing, the image can get burned into your monitor, especially bright pictures. With new monitor it isn't a problem (LCD's). I see it all the time in computer stores that are selling "off lease" monitors, they'll have a company logo or log-in screen burned in. Once that happens, it can't be fixed.

cocoa_pleco

03-24-2007, 05:51 PM

FINALLY everyone had high-speed. Like chrona said, full-size pics.
YAY! ^_^

Lady Hobbs

03-24-2007, 05:53 PM

No!!!!!!!!! Because I was the only one to answer the survey did not mean I was the only one who has dialup. Many people who happen to live in the Toolies have the same problem as I do getting high speed.

Don't even go there. The stink you got going over the lottery hasn't even died down yet. YOU ARE A BRAT AND I'M LOOKING FOR THAT WOODEN SPOON.

Chrona

03-24-2007, 07:02 PM

Rue

03-24-2007, 07:04 PM

...congrats!

I think I'm gonna end up being one of the last in the developed countries to get hi-speed...

...despite the fact that we're only about 15 miles from the Big City...

cocoa_pleco

03-24-2007, 07:14 PM

LOL *runs for the woods*

Theres no woods around my place. lol

Lady Hobbs

03-24-2007, 07:24 PM

Suddenly it's not looking too hot again for me, either. My manager in the complex has remote high speed but when I search for covered areas by using my address, it says high speed is not yet offered in this area. ???????? sheeesh

How can this be?

cocoa_pleco

03-24-2007, 07:25 PM

weird. You should be able to get it.

How about wireless high speed?

Chrona

03-24-2007, 07:37 PM

weird. You should be able to get it.

How about wireless high speed?

You would still need an internet connection to a router in the apartment complex.

cocoa_pleco

03-24-2007, 08:10 PM

DAM, thats right.

sergo

03-25-2007, 03:24 AM

i hate to say this but, i think my dsl is slow after playing at work with a t1 line.
hobbs if it make you feel better my first computer was a comodor vic-20 with cartrides for memory and tape (casette) drive. :)-

cocoa_pleco

03-25-2007, 03:27 AM

hoobs? HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA. TYPO!:hmm3grin2orange:

sergo

03-25-2007, 03:36 AM

i don't know what you're talking about.:rolleyes:

cocoa_pleco

03-25-2007, 03:41 AM

DAM, SHOULDA QUOTED IT!:hmm3grin2orange:

Drumachine09

03-25-2007, 03:51 AM

LOL! hobbs has daggers for you chrona!

fight fight fight fight!

sergo

03-25-2007, 03:52 AM

no proof.
1 for me, 0 for you.

Chrona

03-25-2007, 03:54 AM

LOL! hobbs has daggers for you chrona!

fight fight fight fight!

Yes but I have chopsticks.

sergo

03-25-2007, 03:55 AM

concetrate danielson.

Chrona

03-25-2007, 03:57 AM

Chinese bamboo, veeeery strong.

sergo

03-25-2007, 04:01 AM

Chinese bamboo, veeeery strong.rofl :hmm3grin2orange:

kimmers318

03-25-2007, 04:05 AM

You guys are such a trip!:wink2:

Hopefully you will find out how your manager got highspeed Hobbs and be able to join us.....then everyone LOOKOUT!

Since you just recently found out about screensavers, which I have been using since I got a puter with loads of fun.....check this out.

[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]

I downloaded this and it is awesome.....now I have even more tanks, but these come with no maintenance to perform.

cocoa_pleco

03-25-2007, 04:05 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Maple syrup and beavers, veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyy strong

sergo

03-25-2007, 04:08 AM

hey! she could go by "highspeed hobbs" if she gets it.

where's my points? lol

Lady Hobbs

03-25-2007, 05:03 AM

Hey Kimmers, thanks. I'm downloading it right now. I have an aquarium on my screensaver now but it's goldfish so more anxious to get something else. I like this one!

cocoa_pleco

03-25-2007, 05:05 AM

I got the saltwater one.

holbritter

03-25-2007, 12:30 PM

...congrats!

I think I'm gonna end up being one of the last in the developed countries to get hi-speed...

...despite the fact that we're only about 15 miles from the Big City...

I'm your competition there! Hi-speed ends just a 1/2 mile up from me. I could get it, but it would cost me $3000, and that's if my other 4 neighbors got it too!
Dial-up sucks!

holbritter

03-25-2007, 12:34 PM

Thanks for the link kimmers! Looking for a good one like that.

By the time it's done downloading, I'll 3 loads of laundry done :ezpi_wink1:

**grumble...grumble** I hate dial-up!

Lady Hobbs

03-25-2007, 03:58 PM

I ended up buying the program to get rid of the ads that kept popping up to buy it. LOL Then I asked myself when I had a fish aquarium already on my screensaver list, why did I purchase one? I do dumb things like this now and then but it is lovely to look at and 3 different set ups. First time I've been able to have a cichlid and rainbow tank! It's $20 to purchase.

You look at the fish here in this beautiful setting and feel bad you have them in a glass box!

cocoa_pleco

03-25-2007, 04:17 PM

i want the screen saver where you are actually interactive with the fish, and feed them and do water changes and all that.

Lady Hobbs

03-25-2007, 04:19 PM

Just what I want! One that you can clean their tanks!!!!!! sheesh

I like having one tank that requires no work on my part, no high ammonia readings and no plants swimming at the water line!!!!!!!!!

cocoa_pleco

03-25-2007, 04:32 PM

and one that costs no money to get expensive discus.

Abbeys_Mom

03-26-2007, 11:43 PM

I got Dream Aquarium. Thank Kimmers, I love it.

If any one wants the full version, PM me :ezpi_wink1:

Chrona

03-26-2007, 11:45 PM

I got Dream Aquarium. Thank Kimmers, I love it.

If any one wants the full version, PM me :ezpi_wink1:

lol, was looking for the keygen/serial numbers online for at least 20 minutes.

Abbeys_Mom

03-27-2007, 02:24 AM

Ahhh, but did you find it?

Chrona

03-27-2007, 02:36 AM

Nope, did you actually buy it?

Abbeys_Mom

03-27-2007, 02:40 AM

I choose not to answer that for fear of incrimination. :wink2:

Lady Hobbs

03-27-2007, 03:03 AM

I love the screensaver. I've changed the fish on it a bunch of times already. Gave me some more fish ideas, too.

Incredulous_Ed

03-27-2007, 10:27 PM