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    computer questions, again

    in Out of Bounds

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    I make a living supporting a couple hundred Windows PCs and have done so for 15+ years. I moonlight for extra $$$ building higher end Windows machines. I have used Mac and Windows computers since the mid 80's as a kid. I have also used Unix/Linux machines since the early 90's. These are my bona fides.

     

    I have yet to find a single piece of Windows software that I could not find a similar software package on the Mac that did a similar or better job. Need to run Windows? Use Bootcamp (free with the Max OS) and you are running a Windows PC - no emulation - it runs directly on the hardware. Reboot and you can run the Mac OS. You also have two very good options of running Windows within a window of the Mac OS. I will take the "1/100th" of quality Mac software over the universe of cr@p Windows software every single time.

     

    For the casual user the out of box experience on the Mac is more complete and far less confusing. Windows 7 has narrowed that gap quite a bit but there is something to be said for the fit and finish of the Mac OS and the hardware, in particular, the unibody Macbooks are the bomb. I have also been very impressed with the retail experience at the Apple stores and the Genius Bar (tech support) in the stores is very well run. For the advanced user there is plenty of software packages to meet your needs. For the gamer there are fewer choices BUT 1)who has time to play games? 2)many popular titles are available for the Mac.

     

    I personally think for the virus/spyware issue alone a Mac is worth it. People also wring there hands about upgradeability but memory and hard drives are easily upgradeable in a Mac and outside of those upgrades 95% of PC users would (and probably should) buy a new computer instead. I still recommend a Mac for most people because I'd rather talk to them about cool software and getting things done on a Mac than how to fix their Windows machine.

    could use a suggestion

    in General Discussion

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    Re: could use a suggestion

     

    It's crazy nice outside so get out for a bike ride or hike. Beaver basketball game is on right now also. More important is to start making lists and get sh!t done. Seems silly but that todo list means you don't have an excuse for idling the engines.

    frags for plumbing?

    in Want to Buy / Trade

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    Is it just a pinhole leak? At a joint? Do you know what caused it? Is the wall open or sheetrocked over?

     

    Band-aid solution would be epoxy putty or pipe wrap which is a resin impregnated fiberglass wrap.

     

    Real solution would be to cut out ~2 1/2" section around the break and the use a sweat coupling or repair sleeve and solder it on. Just remember to use a heat shield and have water/extinguisher as backup.

    Wanted Cat5 Installer

    in Non-Reef Classifieds

    Posted

    A little late to the party I know but you want to be careful running that cable outside. Unless the cable is rated for outdoor use it might last 2-3 years before breaking up due to temp and UV even though most CAT5 has a PVC jacket it's a pretty thin one. Avoid a location that would also expose it to any foot traffic.

    RO/DI Water Barrel

    in D.I.Y

    Posted

    Hook a hose to the hot water heater spigot and using gloves and rags turn it on and hose it out

     

    This is what I did to my RO/DI barrel and salt mixing barrel - comes in handy

     

    So did you make or purchase your porthole?

    Diy CNC router

    in D.I.Y

    Posted

    Why build when you can rent?! I've been watching their progress and it looks like Techshop is finally open in Portland (near Washington Square). Looks like they have pretty much any tool you'd need and classes to show you how to use them. A friend just finished a woodworking class there and gave it a thumbs up. I'm thinking about at least trying the first month special but I don't have a project in mind.

     

    http://portlandtechshop.com/

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