Thanks for the link, Jon. And the reminder to power down first, DX. When I got home, it's showing "shutting down...". No clue how long it's been in that state. I'll cook dinner and come back to it. There is a swirly thing still moving, so it's not frozen.
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omnis_audis - May 20, 2015 4:30:20 pm PDT #24476 of 25496
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sj - May 21, 2015 2:14:02 pm PDT #24477 of 25496
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
My computer just came back from repairs for something else, and now it is working when plugged in but not charging. I can't bring it back to the shop until they re-open tomorrow, but any advice on what could be wrong?
Dana - May 21, 2015 3:21:45 pm PDT #24478 of 25496
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Laptop or desktop? If it's a laptop, maybe the battery isn't seated correctly?
sj - May 21, 2015 3:25:41 pm PDT #24479 of 25496
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Laptop.
Dana - May 21, 2015 3:27:28 pm PDT #24480 of 25496
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Try popping out the battery and popping it back in.
sj - May 21, 2015 3:30:39 pm PDT #24481 of 25496
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
No idea how to do that. I guess I'll wait until tomorrow to have them look at it. Hopefully it is just a simple battery issue. Thanks.
sj - May 23, 2015 8:29:50 am PDT #24482 of 25496
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
The battery on this computer requires unscrewing the entire underside of the computer. So, I brought it in, and they're going to order me a new battery and install it for me, since the warranty still applies and since the battery was fine before I sent the computer in for repairs. It will probably take a few extra days to come in because of the holiday weekend, but in the meantime I have the computer at home and can use it as long as it's plugged in.
Calli - May 30, 2015 4:13:22 am PDT #24483 of 25496
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Since I got a new phone (iPhone 6), I went ahead and updated the OSes on my iPad and older phone (3s). I know I only get phone service on my new phone, but I was wondering about using google voice to route calls to the other phone while it has access to wifi. Sort of make it an oversized iPod/city phone so I don't risk the new shiny while I'm getting exercise (I can access town wireless for a good part of my usual exercise route). Does anyone see any pitfalls with this plan? My old phone has no trade in value to speak of, and it fits my armband phone holders (my new phone, nsm).
DCJensen - May 30, 2015 11:45:33 am PDT #24484 of 25496
All is well that ends in pizza.
Calli, it works. I actually have made and received free calls with Hangouts, which is what Google now prefers for using Voice.
You can also use other phone apps on the iPad and on your old phone to make outgoing calls via Wi-fi. There are a few out there that are totally free, including Ringto, and the like.
Calli - May 30, 2015 2:55:48 pm PDT #24485 of 25496
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Awesome! I'll totally try that when I'm sober. Thanks, DCJ!