IT Thread - Page 70

**stonehenge** · 05-20-2013, 07:28 PM

macs just work bro

Cez★ · 05-20-2013, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juan!

Hmm its a Pro right?

yea

Quote:

Originally Posted by theholycow

It's a Mac, you don't need to worry about that sort of thing.
:der:

Chevrolet Fanatic · 07-08-2013, 08:44 PM

Guys what would be a good name for a PC/Laptop repair business? Thinking about actually getting a business license to become legit.

Nailz's PC Repair?...

...no seriously though what would be a good name?

**stonehenge** · 07-08-2013, 08:52 PM

Cyberpunk PC Repair & Trophy Assistance

**theholycow** · 07-08-2013, 09:02 PM

Reesee's PCs.

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The Computer Rebooter.

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No name, just this:

**stonehenge** · 07-08-2013, 09:39 PM

Nailz' Computer Solutions
Middle of nowhere computer fixer guy, inc.
Nailz, The Mobile IT Guy

Chevrolet Fanatic · 07-09-2013, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juan!

Cyberpunk PC Repair & Trophy Assistance

Need help getting that elusive platinum trophy?...Nailz is the guy for the job.

**stonehenge** · 07-09-2013, 12:42 AM

Need help finding the best anime tiddyz?...Nailz is the guy for the job.

Chevrolet Fanatic · 07-09-2013, 10:09 AM

Yes, dat too...could probably compile an excel spreadsheet list by memory.

**stonehenge** · 07-09-2013, 03:21 PM

Cez★ · 07-16-2013, 08:45 PM

http://www.buzzfeed.com/alexnaidus/i...-google-chrome

**stonehenge** · 07-16-2013, 09:09 PM

"hacks"

**theholycow** · 07-16-2013, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juan!

"hacks"

Anyway, dropping Chrome was the first and easiest thing to do to reduce my dependence on Google...

**theholycow** · 07-31-2013, 08:03 PM

Windows Server 2012 first impression:

People have been kvetching about Metro in it, but I've seen neither hide nor hair of Metro. It lacks the Start menu but lacks Metro also. Microsoft is really pushing the non-GUI server, 20 years too late. Hell, even I, a most stalwart fan of doing everything from the command line, have learned to appreciate the GUI. Anyway, Classic Shell takes care of that in short order.

Best default desktop background color ever. Dark grey. Perfect.

Seems to operate as one would expect from Windows. Only complaint is partitioning for install...I thought I made a 100GB partition for the OS when in the installer's partitioning dialog, but the installer ignored it and installed on the remaining terabyte meant for data. No problem. Convert to Dynamic, shrink partition, create new partition with all remaining space, notice the 100GB partition I originally made just sitting there, delete it, extend new 900GB partition onto that non-adjacent space, done.

**stonehenge** · 07-31-2013, 08:18 PM

I've used 2012 on the last couple servers we setup. One is just a simple file share, the other one runs a document sharing application and file storage. So far it hasn't given us any issues and just like W8, I've gotten used to the Metro stuff. I don't even use Classic Shell or anything anymore. It's easier to hit the Windows key and type the first few letters of what you want than it is to navigate a Programs menu anyway.

**theholycow** · 08-01-2013, 01:34 AM

Where'd you get Metro? I did a 2012 Standard install and Metro hasn't reared its ugly head.

**stonehenge** · 08-01-2013, 06:30 AM

I think we did standard but it has a Metro start menu.

**stonehenge** · 08-20-2013, 05:24 PM

Gonna give farfux another try because Chrome has been pissing me off. The issues from before have been resolved so it's usable now but on my wifes laptop, it will lock up and do nothing for like 5 minutes when first opened. On my Mac at work, it will take FOREVER to type what I want into the address bar (I type something in 2 seconds and it takes 5 minutes for it to show up). Googling these things comes up with threads full of people with similar issues and no fixes.

FarFux is second choice. Opera runs well but I can't get the hang of certain parts of it.

**theholycow** · 08-20-2013, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juan!

Opera runs well but I can't get the hang of certain parts of it.

Like what?

Rendering issues should be gone with Opera 15, which has the same Webkit engine as Chrome instead of Opera's own.

**stonehenge** · 08-20-2013, 05:32 PM

I actually never ran into rendering issues or compatibility issues. It's little things. I can't remember the exact issues right now but they have to do with tabs and opening links in new ones and stuff like that.

Just little behaviors that Opera does a bit different than Chrome/FireFox.

**theholycow** · 08-20-2013, 05:33 PM

Yeah, there's definitely lots of stuff like that...although a lot of it can be adjusted.

**stonehenge** · 08-20-2013, 05:50 PM

Last time I tried Opera, I dug into the settings (including the hidden ones) and fixed a couple things but I know there was one or two things that kept bothering me. It's a nice browser, I just couldn't get used to those things.

Found an issue with any non-Chrome browser... Hangouts.

Me and my wifey use Hangouts (previously Google Talk) all the time to communicate during work-hours. I also occasionally use it to BS with my brother and parents. When it was still Google Talk, you could install a standalone GTalk app on Windows/OSX that let you chat, quickly get to your GMail inbox, receive gmail notifications, etc. It was nice. Now you can only access hangouts by installing a Chrome-only extension or by keeping Gmail or G+ open in a tab at all times. That is clunky because you don't get notifications or pop-ups or anything, you have to keep an eye on the tab.

That isn't any browsers fault though, that's Google's fault for releasing an "upgrade" that removed features. I like Hangouts better than Gtalk in a few ways but no standalone client (or at least browser extensions for all browsers) is shitty.

/rant

**theholycow** · 08-20-2013, 05:53 PM

[QUOTE=Juan!;498535] Chrome-only extension/QUOTE]

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-install...ersa-579083466

**stonehenge** · 08-20-2013, 06:00 PM

I'd have to use Opera for that to work.

**stonehenge** · 08-21-2013, 07:50 PM

1. I had to remove 25 screws (9 different sizes) from this laptop just to pull the HD.
2. My primary monitor is showing everything with a magenta tint. This has happened before, I need to unplug all the things and plug it all back in.

Mac, it just works.

05-20-2013, 07:28 PM	#1726
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07-08-2013, 08:44 PM	#1728
Chevrolet Fanatic Life & Hometown Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arkham Asylum Age: 36 Posts: 4,956	Guys what would be a good name for a PC/Laptop repair business? Thinking about actually getting a business license to become legit. Nailz's PC Repair?... ...no seriously though what would be a good name? __________________ Fuck PSN Trophies and Fuck Sony New PSN because I got fucked over: CyberpunkGod

07-08-2013, 08:52 PM	#1729
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07-08-2013, 09:02 PM	#1730
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	Reesee's PCs. ---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:01 PM ---------- The Computer Rebooter. ---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 PM ---------- No name, just this: __________________

07-08-2013, 09:39 PM	#1731
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	Nailz' Computer Solutions Middle of nowhere computer fixer guy, inc. Nailz, The Mobile IT Guy __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

07-09-2013, 12:42 AM	#1733
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	Need help finding the best anime tiddyz?...Nailz is the guy for the job. __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

07-09-2013, 10:09 AM	#1734
Chevrolet Fanatic Life & Hometown Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Arkham Asylum Age: 36 Posts: 4,956	Yes, dat too...could probably compile an excel spreadsheet list by memory. __________________ Fuck PSN Trophies and Fuck Sony New PSN because I got fucked over: CyberpunkGod Last edited by Chevrolet Fanatic; 07-09-2013 at 10:11 AM.

07-09-2013, 03:21 PM	#1735
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07-16-2013, 09:09 PM	#1737
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	"hacks" __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

07-31-2013, 08:03 PM	#1739
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	Windows Server 2012 first impression: People have been kvetching about Metro in it, but I've seen neither hide nor hair of Metro. It lacks the Start menu but lacks Metro also. Microsoft is really pushing the non-GUI server, 20 years too late. Hell, even I, a most stalwart fan of doing everything from the command line, have learned to appreciate the GUI. Anyway, Classic Shell takes care of that in short order. Best default desktop background color ever. Dark grey. Perfect. Seems to operate as one would expect from Windows. Only complaint is partitioning for install...I thought I made a 100GB partition for the OS when in the installer's partitioning dialog, but the installer ignored it and installed on the remaining terabyte meant for data. No problem. Convert to Dynamic, shrink partition, create new partition with all remaining space, notice the 100GB partition I originally made just sitting there, delete it, extend new 900GB partition onto that non-adjacent space, done. __________________

07-31-2013, 08:18 PM	#1740
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	I've used 2012 on the last couple servers we setup. One is just a simple file share, the other one runs a document sharing application and file storage. So far it hasn't given us any issues and just like W8, I've gotten used to the Metro stuff. I don't even use Classic Shell or anything anymore. It's easier to hit the Windows key and type the first few letters of what you want than it is to navigate a Programs menu anyway. __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

08-01-2013, 01:34 AM	#1741
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	Where'd you get Metro? I did a 2012 Standard install and Metro hasn't reared its ugly head. __________________

08-01-2013, 06:30 AM	#1742
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	I think we did standard but it has a Metro start menu. __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

08-20-2013, 05:24 PM	#1743
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	Gonna give farfux another try because Chrome has been pissing me off. The issues from before have been resolved so it's usable now but on my wifes laptop, it will lock up and do nothing for like 5 minutes when first opened. On my Mac at work, it will take FOREVER to type what I want into the address bar (I type something in 2 seconds and it takes 5 minutes for it to show up). Googling these things comes up with threads full of people with similar issues and no fixes. FarFux is second choice. Opera runs well but I can't get the hang of certain parts of it. __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

08-20-2013, 05:32 PM	#1745
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	I actually never ran into rendering issues or compatibility issues. It's little things. I can't remember the exact issues right now but they have to do with tabs and opening links in new ones and stuff like that. Just little behaviors that Opera does a bit different than Chrome/FireFox. __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

08-20-2013, 05:33 PM	#1746
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	Yeah, there's definitely lots of stuff like that...although a lot of it can be adjusted. __________________

08-20-2013, 05:50 PM	#1747
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	Last time I tried Opera, I dug into the settings (including the hidden ones) and fixed a couple things but I know there was one or two things that kept bothering me. It's a nice browser, I just couldn't get used to those things. Found an issue with any non-Chrome browser... Hangouts. Me and my wifey use Hangouts (previously Google Talk) all the time to communicate during work-hours. I also occasionally use it to BS with my brother and parents. When it was still Google Talk, you could install a standalone GTalk app on Windows/OSX that let you chat, quickly get to your GMail inbox, receive gmail notifications, etc. It was nice. Now you can only access hangouts by installing a Chrome-only extension or by keeping Gmail or G+ open in a tab at all times. That is clunky because you don't get notifications or pop-ups or anything, you have to keep an eye on the tab. That isn't any browsers fault though, that's Google's fault for releasing an "upgrade" that removed features. I like Hangouts better than Gtalk in a few ways but no standalone client (or at least browser extensions for all browsers) is shitty. /rant __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

08-20-2013, 05:53 PM	#1748
theholycow Bovinus Administratus Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greener pastures Posts: 32,377	[QUOTE=Juan!;498535] Chrome-only extension/QUOTE] http://lifehacker.com/how-to-install...ersa-579083466 __________________

08-20-2013, 06:00 PM	#1749
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	I'd have to use Opera for that to work. __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

08-21-2013, 07:50 PM	#1750
stonehenge Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hoenn Posts: 85,082	1. I had to remove 25 screws (9 different sizes) from this laptop just to pull the HD. 2. My primary monitor is showing everything with a magenta tint. This has happened before, I need to unplug all the things and plug it all back in. Mac, it just works. __________________ \| Smilies To-Do \| MAL (bishplz) \| Current PS+ Free Games\|

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