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Got a question about technology? Ask it here. Discussion of hardware, software, TiVos, multi-region DVDs, Windows, Macs, LINUX, hand-helds, iPods, anything tech related. Better than any helpdesk!


Vortex - Feb 01, 2023 10:43:54 pm PST #25479 of 25496
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Anyone heard of/have thoughts on WeakKnees? My Tivo keeps restarting (maybe has something to do with the whole throw it in a reusuable shopping bag in the storage space rather than gently carry it from one apartment to the other), so after troubleshooting and deciding I don't want to replace the hard drive, I want to buy a new one. There are refurbished ones on WeakKnees, but are they reliable?


Jessica - Feb 02, 2023 7:28:09 am PST #25480 of 25496
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

WeakKnees has been around for decades, and back when I had a Tivo they were great for repairs.


NoiseDesign - Feb 08, 2023 1:32:55 pm PST #25481 of 25496
Our wings are not tired

Yeah, I remember them from back when I had a Tivo, but that's been...well...a long time at this point.


EpicTangent - Jan 05, 2024 4:07:50 pm PST #25482 of 25496
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

I've had a weird thing the last several weeks where I've been unable to access YouTube from my work laptop. I suppose it could be a case of them deciding we aren't allowed access, but it seems unlikely since they occasionally use it for corporate stuff. And the message keeps saying that I'm offline and should check my connection. I'm demonstrably NOT offline (posting here, f'rinstance). The computer has been shut completely down a few times since this started, but it hasn't sorted itself yet. Not the kind of thing I can call corporate IT about, unfortunately (at least not until the next corporate thingy that happens to post there), anybody have any ideas?


dcp - Jan 05, 2024 4:40:31 pm PST #25483 of 25496
Useta-could.

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dcp - Jan 05, 2024 5:02:15 pm PST #25484 of 25496
Useta-could.

Common issues and solutions to work through here: [link]


EpicTangent - Jan 08, 2024 11:20:35 am PST #25485 of 25496
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

Thanks, dcp! I'll give it a shot!


Tom Scola - Feb 06, 2024 10:12:23 am PST #25486 of 25496
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Does anyone have a strong opinion on MacBook Air v MacBook Pro?


-t - Feb 06, 2024 12:38:21 pm PST #25487 of 25496
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I decided to buy an Air rather than a Pro but I don't actually have a strong opinion. I also haven't turned it on in over a month, so.


NoiseDesign - Feb 06, 2024 7:24:25 pm PST #25488 of 25496
Our wings are not tired

The new Air models are very powerful. A few of my employees are using them and have been very happy. As long as you don't need the additional ports then it's a very good option.