So I accidentally unplugged the power cord to my MacBook. The power then ran all the way down to 0% and the MacBook suddenly died. No warnings at all. Once I reconnected the power cord, it booted up fine, but the "% charged" sat at 0% for about 15 minutes. Now it seems to be charging normally. But when I go into System Profiler and look under "Power", the "Health Information / Condition" says "Check Battery." What does that mean?
No studying? Damn! Next thing they'll tell me is I'll have to eat jelly doughnuts or sleep with a supermodel to get things done around here. I ask you, how much can one man give?
Xander ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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tommyrot - Dec 06, 2008 5:01:09 pm PST #8301 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.
Jessica - Dec 06, 2008 5:39:12 pm PST #8302 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Jessica is one of my two Google Reader friends. Am I one of yours, Jessica?
So it turns out I'm an idiot - you ARE one of my Google Reader friend. (I just had a brain fart yesterday and didn't connect you with your real name. DUH.)
le nubian - Dec 06, 2008 6:59:38 pm PST #8303 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Theodosia - Dec 07, 2008 3:44:33 am PST #8304 of 25501
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Anybody who wants to add me as a friend on Google Reader: my name is Theodosia there, so I'm easy to find. I don't have enough friends to share cool items with....
shrift - Dec 07, 2008 7:47:23 pm PST #8305 of 25501
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
My dad wants a car adapter for his Toshiba laptop. Anyone have recommendations?
Jon B. - Dec 08, 2008 7:43:40 am PST #8306 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
The rumors have now hit the AP: Wal-Mart to start selling iPhone
"Traitor! Your heart is blacker than your turtleneck!" -- CBG
omnis_audis - Dec 08, 2008 9:26:07 am PST #8307 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Has anyone purchased a DTV converter box yet? My mother is in need of one or two, and I was wondering about particular models? Also, any luck with indoor antennaes?
Vortex - Dec 08, 2008 9:29:20 am PST #8308 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Connie Neil - Dec 08, 2008 10:15:13 am PST #8309 of 25501
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We got our DTV converter back in May from Radio Shack. I don't know the brand, it cost about $70 before the $40 govt coupon. We're still on an inside powered antenna that sits on top of the converter. Our signals are screwed up by mountains and local powerlines, but we get nearly everything plus the digital channels. (We're quite enamored of the World/MhZ channel. Those German and Sicilian detective shows are great, plus the Russian musicals are hysterical.)
Glamcookie - Dec 08, 2008 2:18:15 pm PST #8310 of 25501
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
So I was gonna get the DW an Apple wireless keyboard and mouse for Christmas, but I checked her (older) iMac and it doesn't have Bluetooth. Do I get a Bluetooth USB adapter thingy and the Apple accessories or get a USB wireless keyboard and mouse (like this: [link]