Xander: Am I right, Giles? Giles: I'm almost certain you're not. Though, to be fair, I haven't been listening.

'Sleeper'


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beekaytee - Apr 05, 2010 7:10:42 am PDT #13504 of 25501
Compassionately intolerant

Thanks for the recommendations for dvd creators. The process is going poorly. I've tried several things that haven't worked as of yet, with no real understanding why.

Currently, I'm running Xilisoft DVD Creator (the free version). It's super slow, but I can be patient. Will report results later.

Again, thanks for the suggestions.


Jessica - Apr 05, 2010 7:50:15 am PDT #13505 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Ooh, I wonder if you could network a Scrabble game that way over 3G for players in remote locations? (i.e., could I join the PixDesign Scrabble game from NYC?)


beekaytee - Apr 05, 2010 8:58:54 am PDT #13506 of 25501
Compassionately intolerant

Has anyone used a tool like in/out cash?

Are they even remotely safe, given being on the internet and all?

I have never been able to master quickbooks, et al and have no current money management system.


Jesse - Apr 05, 2010 9:00:39 am PDT #13507 of 25501
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Because I'm too lazy to google right now: If I set up a wireless router for my parents and their desktop doesn't have a wireless card or whatever, will I still be able to hook it into the cable directly?


Jessica - Apr 05, 2010 9:01:35 am PDT #13508 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Most wireless routers have some wired ports in the back - you should be able to plug into one of those.


tommyrot - Apr 05, 2010 9:02:04 am PDT #13509 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Yes.

I think all wireless routers also have places to plug a network cable or cables in.

x-posty.


Jesse - Apr 05, 2010 9:02:59 am PDT #13510 of 25501
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Cool, thanks. I will look for that before I buy.


megan walker - Apr 05, 2010 9:11:42 am PDT #13511 of 25501
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Has anyone used a tool like in/out cash?

I've heard good things about mint.com from a bunch of people and figure I'll switch over when my Microsoft Money hits its forced obsolescence.

I think meara uses it if you have specific questions.


beekaytee - Apr 05, 2010 9:31:24 am PDT #13512 of 25501
Compassionately intolerant

Thanks megan. It looks like mint gets great reviews and inout is fairly new. Better to go with the established commodity, I guess.

I appreciate the pointer!


Jamar7 - Apr 05, 2010 9:36:26 am PDT #13513 of 25501

@Bonny Fides I have used mint.com and have recently tried Inoutcash.com and I have to say I really like inoutcash. They offer the same level of security and provide some great coaching features to help you stay on track. Just my two cents.