Computers

[badwhale]

I like them when the work.

I FUCKING HATE THEM when they don't.

That is all.

[Eville]

You aint whistlin' Dixie.

[Mangyrat]

I like them when the work.

I FUCKING HATE THEM when they don't.

That is all.

Your not using the proper tools to work on it.
May i suggest you use a 12lb sledgehammer and a crow bar, that will fix any problems your having.

[badwhale]

Your not using the proper tools to work on it.
May i suggest you use a 12lb sledgehammer and a crow bar, that will fix any problems your having.

Ha. I just shut my POS off, and decided to do other things today.

Actually, it's all Window's fault.

[CptnBlues63]

Your not using the proper tools to work on it.
May i suggest you use a 12lb sledgehammer and a crow bar, that will fix any problems your having.

I prefer a 12 ga and my 1911a .45 ACP but yeah, a sledge hammer gives you that "up close and personal" touch that can be oh so gratifying!

Ha. I just shut my POS off, and decided to do other things today.

Actually, it's all Window's fault.

I feel your pain Will. I just bought a new gaming rig a month or two back and within less than two weeks of taking it home, I ran windows update and it locked up my system and completely messed it up. I ended up just wiping it (had only installed two games at that point so no real data loss) and reinstalling Windows from scratch. I immediately shut off the update "feature" (remember, in Windows world they're called 'features' not 'bugs'........LOL) so as to preclude that happening again any time soon.

If you'd like some help, I may be able to offer some. If so, just PM me.

[Sumatra Samurai]

Well there's your problem, you guys are using windows!

[Eville]

[Mangyrat]

For some reason my main computer is running to good.
Ill fix that problem by upgrading to a new faster SSD and screw it all up.

[CptnBlues63]

Well there's your problem, you guys are using windows!

Let me guess, you're a Ubuntu fan?

If like me, a person enjoys gaming on their computer, they pretty much have no choice in the matter. Nobody writes games for Linux or UNIX and nowhere near enough game developers port their software over to Mac's. Not that I'd buy a Mac regardless.

Just FYI, I also run a couple OpenBSD boxes at home (one is my firewall/router) and at work, and a couple Linux boxes at home as well.

Back in the mid 90's when I went back to school to get into computers I had a good look around at the industry and saw how big a market share Microsoft had and pursued training in their platforms because I knew I'd never lack for work if I knew their OS's. I started in DOS with Windows 3.x and am fluent in every Windows based OS to come along since. With two exceptions.....Windows ME and Vista. I never touched either and never will.

For some reason my main computer is running to good.
Ill fix that problem by upgrading to a new faster SSD and screw it all up.

ROFLMAO

That "issue" I had with my new gaming rig...........I figured it had to do with the 256 GB SSD I have installed as my primary drive. I also have a 2 TB SATA disk in the same box where I will install everything that's not a game as well as use as storage. But I thought I'd check out the SSD and see how that worked with regard to gaming. So I install my favorite games to that disk and they do seem to load faster than a comparable PC with a regular SATA/PATA drive.

If installing an SSD doesn't mess you up, do try running Windows update, that oughta do the trick.............

[Devil Doc]

I haven't had computer issues since my wife and I got separate lap tops.

Doc

[badwhale]

I like them when the work.

I FUCKING HATE THEM when they don't.

That is all.

Had to quote myself here, tonight.

[badwhale]

Not resolved yet, but now it appears that I am running an ancient router. So ancient, Verizon didn't bat an eye at sending me a new free on.

[CptnBlues63]

Not resolved yet, but now it appears that I am running an ancient router. So ancient, Verizon didn't bat an eye at sending me a new free on.

At least you get them free (like me) Lot's of ISP's charge for their modems.


What's happening with the computer?

[badwhale]

At least you get them free (like me) Lot's of ISP's charge for their modems.


What's happening with the computer?

Well, I'll preface by saying that wifey's computer took a shit, and it was decided before that it would be replaced with a laptop. Now, I did hasty research, and there is just way, way too many options in this market. So, I got something. It wasn't ungodly expensive, but it's not $50 either. I would expect this thing to do something out of the box.

It won't connect to the wi-fi here, and basically any new computer today is an expensive paperweight without internet.

Windows 8....um....it's....different. I also foolishly didn't opt for the touchscreen model.

Alas, we'll see what the new router does.

[CptnBlues63]

Well, I'll preface by saying that wifey's computer took a shit, and it was decided before that it would be replaced with a laptop. Now, I did hasty research, and there is just way, way too many options in this market. So, I got something. It wasn't ungodly expensive, but it's not $50 either. I would expect this thing to do something out of the box.

It won't connect to the wi-fi here, and basically any new computer today is an expensive paperweight without internet.

Windows 8....um....it's....different. I also foolishly didn't opt for the touchscreen model.

Alas, we'll see what the new router does.

Microsoft is supposed to have either released, or is about to release an update for Windows 8 that brings back the Windows 7 start button and menu's so you may want to look into that. Here's a link to some info on the update:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100844998

The wireless issue could be several things. Before doing anything else, I would look for newer drivers for the wireless device. If there are newer, definitely update them on the laptop and try again.

The current router is only capable of WEP security, and I think that's the hissy fit with the new laptop.

That's not too likely to be the issue. Encryption should not affect a wireless devices ability to connect to a wireless network. All it does is encrypt the wireless network to prevent intrusion or theft of data. WEP is old enough that it's easily penetrated with the right software. Maybe 10 minutes if you know what you're doing. WPA2 on the other hand is still a whole lot harder to crack. But I digress.....the problem is connecting to the network itself and encryption should no be able to prevent that if you know the correct encryption key (WLAN password).

If you're buying a new router, be aware that all your devices will have to connect manually (the first time) to the new WLAN (wireless local area network) even if you use the same SSID and encryption key. It's a new router and will not be aware of existing wireless devices (like smart phones, pads etc) that have been connecting to your existing WLAN.

If you'd like a hand when the new router arrives, let me know and PM me your phone number. We'll arrange a time to hookup on the phone (I have unlimited long distance in north America so I'll call you) and I can walk you through it if you need help. I suspect you won't, you're pretty tech savvy and a SOHO router isn't that complex. Just remember to use WPA2 - personal encryption when configuring your WLAN. I would suggest using the same SSID and password just for the sake of simplicity.

[craig]

If buying a new laptop, then get touchscreen. Check.

Buy a box of cigars instead of a laptop.

Hmmm.

Weird that it won't connect. Perhaps there is a MAC address whitelist enabled on the router?

[badwhale]

The current router is only capable of WEP security, and I think that's the hissy fit with the new laptop.