be sure to recheck your security settings too... winbloze will reset things to their advantage and allow them "full access".... for some reason ( which I havent found yet) after this last update ( a couple of days ago) my puter is running really slow... especially Youtube... lots of video pausing ( but the audio keeps going).... once I get the new motherboard installed and Mint back up and going strong.... winbloze will be used only when needed ( Xcel, and work related stuff that cant run under Mint).... I guess Microsoft has made enuf money and they dont care about making any more....
Four of us are running Linux on PC's . I'll put that against a Mac any day of the week . My PC running Linux will run rings around a Mac .
I think it boils down to cost/benefit. If I were someone like Ret (PC enthusiast and gamer) I would probably do what he did and installed Linux. It's just far more effective and interesting than Windows or Apple. But I am neither an enthusiast or gamer or PC guru and, truthfully, I haven't had many problems with Windows for what I use it for. Yes, now and again it flares up and does something stupid but it isn't ever anything life changing. I am more irritated at MS for essentially being a monopoly than I am at the performance of their products. And if I ever had the time and patience to go on a crusade, MS would be one of my targets. But I have come to learn that I cannot engage in every battle out there because I simply do not have the wherewithal. I have to pick and choose what I'm willing to fight for. And as I age, I find I'm willing to fight for less and less causes. Being angry is a lot of work. Ret decided to take aim on MS and I'm glad he does and I root for him because he's doing what I'm not willing to do. I suspect I do the same for others in the causes I choose.I have nothing at all against Linux. If I wasn't using a Mac, I guess I'd gut it up and figure out Linux.
But I just don't have the time or patience to learn a new operating system. At this point, I'm all about turning it on and using it without having to work on it, configure it or download something for it.
I went ahead and voted early. I don't want to be involved in any potential madness out there. So I made sure I got my vote in while I could. The lines were long, and that was surprising. I figured I would be beating the crowd later. I guess more people had the same idea.
I got to see my grandsons again today. My daughter brought the boys to see their great grandmother for the first time. Then I went shopping for doggie diapers for the little dog. It said it was good up to 25 pounds on the package. Well, they lied. I need the next size up.
is that the weight limit of the dog or the capacity load of the diaper???25 lbs of dog poop seems a bit ......
All you folks with your Windows 10 problems. Sheesh, have you considered a Mac? I know everyone thinks they are expensive, but are they really THAT much more expensive than a PC?
And what is your time and peace of mind worth? The older I get, the more mine is worth. I switched to a Mac about 15 years ago and I'll never have another PC in my house.
You can buy an iMac for as little as $1,100. Or a MacBook Air for as little as $1,000.
Which ones do you need?
Thanks, W. I found the two I need. Got some EFest 18350's and about to order some EFest 18500's. Both button tops. Fortunately they are stateside. I had bought some Efest 18500's a week and a half ago but they are duds. Went with a different source this time.Which ones do you need?
Our largest battery seller here in Germany still has lots of button tops:
18350 • Erhöhter Pluspol
18500 • Erhöhter Pluspol
18650 • Erhöhter Pluspol
For 18350 and 18500 I had the Efests - they were performing great. Iirc Purple was better than red even though the reds have a tad more capacity.
For 18650 no clue what's enough for Provaris, but imho can't go wrong with a Samsung 30Q, LG HG2 or the Konions
Wouldn't touch any Keeppower, Enerpower or any other rewrapper's brand.
If you can't find any stateside and let me know soon, I can bring some with me to FL and ship them to NC (or you meet me in CLT, we have a stopover there) Feel free to PM anytime
PS: I would advice not to use a tiny magnet. In a s**t hits the fan situation, like a hard bump to the side, the magnet can slide and cause a short when touching the outer wall of the Provari (it is conductive isn't it?)
Well she is potty trained, and I mentioned she started her heat. So it is a 25 pound weight limit for those doggie diapers.is that the weight limit of the dog or the capacity load of the diaper???25 lbs of dog poop seems a bit ......
Well she is potty trained, and I mentioned she started her heat. So it is a 25 pound weight limit for those doggie diapers.
I target them because because they're thieves with a crap product and they're blatant about it . Apple can be nasty as well . They have screwed over users by making an OS that wasn't backwardsly compatible and discontinuing support for the older OS . A forced upgrade and finding out your apps that you bought won't work with the new OS sounds like fun huh ? They haven't deliberately forced an update that would destroy data like MS just did though .I think it boils down to cost/benefit. If I were someone like Ret (PC enthusiast and gamer) I would probably do what he did and installed Linux. It's just far more effective and interesting than Windows or Apple. But I am neither an enthusiast or gamer or PC guru and, truthfully, I haven't had many problems with Windows for what I use it for. Yes, now and again it flares up and does something stupid but it isn't ever anything life changing. I am more irritated at MS for essentially being a monopoly than I am at the performance of their products. And if I ever had the time and patience to go on a crusade, MS would be one of my targets. But I have come to learn that I cannot engage in every battle out there because I simply do not have the wherewithal. I have to pick and choose what I'm willing to fight for. And as I age, I find I'm willing to fight for less and less causes. Being angry is a lot of work. Ret decided to take aim on MS and I'm glad he does and I root for him because he's doing what I'm not willing to do. I suspect I do the same for others in the causes I choose.
I couldnt even download apps on my Clunker 4. They didnt support it. I suspect the 5 and 6 isnt far behind if not already abandoned. BTW, the iPhone just turned 10 years old.I target them because because they're thieves with a crap product and they're blatant about it . Apple can be nasty as well . They have screwed over users by making an OS that wasn't backwardsly compatible and discontinuing support for the older OS . A forced upgrade and finding out your apps that you bought won't work with the new OS sounds like fun huh ? They haven't deliberately forced an update that would destroy data like MS just did though .
Thanks for picking those up for meThanks, W. I found the two I need. Got some EFest 18350's and about to order some EFest 18500's. Both button tops. Fortunately they are stateside. I had bought some Efest 18500's a week and a half ago but they are duds. Went with a different source this time.
What can I say....I’m a thoughtful guy.Thanks for picking those up for me![]()
I’m sure you’re thoughtful, I’m also sure they aren’t for meWhat can I say....I’m a thoughtful guy.
Been spending time on the Provari thread trying to come up with battery solutions. Button top batteries are about impossible to find. 18490/18500’s are nearly impossible to find. What are you guys doing?