Topic: No, I will not fix your computer. (Read 65300 times)

Mongrel · « **Reply #460 on:** September 02, 2011, 09:49:50 PM »

Hi folks,

Looking for a recommendation on a PDF unlocker that is not full of computer aids. Went to reinstall the old one I used to use, and it turns out it doesn't win on Win7 64x.

TA · « **Reply #461 on:** September 03, 2011, 07:36:17 AM »

I recall using something called PDF Password Remover last time i had to unlock a PDF. It wouldn't tell me what the password was without waiting years for a bruteforce, but it did strip the protection out so that i could do things like print and copy images and whatnot. And this was on Win7 64bit.

Mongrel · « **Reply #462 on:** September 03, 2011, 08:39:24 AM »

Oh yeah, I don't need to *know* the password.

These are old gaming documents from a couple companies that have long since gone out of business and abandoned their products. I need to edit and update the files for current gaming (errata cobbled together by fan groups, etc.). Some Mage Knight stuff, some Decipher stuff, a few other games besides.

I'll give that one a whirl.

EDIT: I know this seemed like something I should just be googling, but the problem is when you type those kind of searches in, you just get a river of available options any number of which could be suspect and no independently-verifiable recommendations in sight.

Mongrel · « **Reply #463 on:** November 04, 2011, 10:20:56 AM »

This may be more of a "Calling All Internets!" post, but whatever.

I'm looking for a fair decent quality pair of computer speakers that aren't too large. "Side speakers"/"Tower speakers", whatever you wanna call 'em - the kind with just two units and no separate subwoofer. The main things is that they need to be wireless.

I have an okay pair of speakers already (nothing terrible, but nothing great) but want to be able to play music from one computer in any room of the apt by just moving the speakers around. They don't need to be battery powered (that would actually be a big negative).

Looking to keep costs under $75 or so if I can.

EDIT: It occurs to me that I could just get a wireless USB "cord". This seems like something someone should already be making but a quick google search is not clear. Is that what's meant by a wireless USB adapter? Usually adapters I've seen in the past were meant to work with specific products and not as a replacement for generic USB cable. Do they make wireless speaker adapters (my current speakers are not USB)?

Dooly · « **Reply #464 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:19:26 PM »

This may also be better for the "Calling All Internets!" thread, so move it if you feel that's necessary:

I'm trying to find a laptop IDE DVD burner to replace a busted drive in a friend's laptop. When looking through ebay for a new drive, will I have to get a drive from the same make and model laptop, or will any old laptop IDE drive work properly? If a drive from any maker will work, is it possible to switch the front panels between the two drives to ensure the new one will fit the old laptop?

Mongrel · « **Reply #465 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:12:50 PM »

Question.

I have a thing from work that's me get MS Office for TENBUX, So I'm going to avail myself of that (I've usually been fine with Open Office but there's always been occasional file-compatibility issues when saving or using MS-extension files).

What I want to know is:

1) I can get it with a backup CD for an additional TENBUX. Is that worth it at all? The language is not clear on the MS Home Upgrades page and it seems to imply that once I download it, I can't re-download it? That seems kind of odd though, because I figured I was paying for the product key rather than the download? TWENNYBUX is a lot less attractive than TENBUX (of course retail is like TWOHUNNERT, soooo...).

2) Can I install this sucker on a second computer in the same house without Microsnatch having fits about it? It'll probably be more useful for Starr than me in the long run?

TA · « **Reply #466 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:14:35 PM »

Hm, which version of Office? Can you get more than one? And is there Canada fuckery?

Mongrel · « **Reply #467 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:27:35 PM »

MS Office 2010.

Looks like I can only get the one copy (when I hit the "Add to cart button" a second time it still just shows 1 instance and there's no option to change quantity). I could probably get around this though, by getting a second email confirmation from a co-worker and buying a second copy that way.

Here's the terms of service. It's not even clear if it refers to MS Office, any software they're selling, or the MSHUP website itself:

https://www.microsofthup.com/hupca/termsofuse.aspx?culture=en-CA#EPC

Büge · « **Reply #468 on:** January 09, 2012, 02:04:19 PM »

So I had to get my computer reformatted, right? Now there's a weird crackling noise on Youtube/Blip/any streaming video.

How do I fix it?

Thad · « **Reply #469 on:** January 09, 2012, 02:09:52 PM »

Having much the same problem on several video sites on my Kubuntu machine -- could it be a Flash problem?

Make sure you've got Flash updated, and your audio drivers too.

Büge · « **Reply #470 on:** January 09, 2012, 02:36:53 PM »

Um, Adobe's telling me that my version of Flash is updated automatically in Chrome.

And how do I update my audio drivers? Which ones should I look for?

Thad · « **Reply #471 on:** January 09, 2012, 07:45:04 PM »

Win7's pretty good about keeping drivers current, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to punch up your manufacturer's page and punching in the model to make sure you've got the latest set.

Mothra · « **Reply #472 on:** January 26, 2012, 02:22:19 PM »

Anyone use PHP semi-regularly? My little brother was asking about the following:

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When working on a web application which uses AJAX (PHP, Javascript, Mysql), I am downloading the src files from the server via FTP, modifying them in Notepad++, uploading them back via ftp. Once uploaded, I load up the webpage and click to the page I just modified.

After doing this long, painful process, I am wondering if there is a better system than this. In Object oriented programming, i can edit code and compile it, catching any syntax error, and seeing the changes on the spot. What is the best way for web development?

Brentai · « **Reply #473 on:** January 26, 2012, 02:41:21 PM »

Ideally he should have a local environment set up that he can develop in without having to worry about breaking something in Production. Set up the Apache/MySQL/PHP stack on whatever you're developing on, move your working code to your server directory, edit there and browse http://localhost to verify it. In general.

If for some reason he can't do that then it's going to depend on whether his host allows SSH sessions or not. If yes, then log in and use vi/emacs (or learn how to tunnel X11 windows so you can use gedit and not have to deal with the massive wonkiness of standard textmode editors). If not then I guess shit sucks son.

JDigital · « **Reply #474 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:14:50 PM »

The "proper" way to do it is to keep separate development and production servers, and to sync between the local copy and the servers using a content versioning system like git.

One of these days I'll start doing things the "proper" way.

Mothra · « **Reply #475 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:31:14 PM »

You are both brilliant shining stars~

Much appreciated.

Beat Bandit · « **Reply #476 on:** February 03, 2012, 07:30:14 PM »

So, my monitor's been bugging out for a few days, and now I'm pretty convinced the capacitors have gone bad. It'll warm up for about an hour if not longer before finally booting. Any chance there's a more helpful do-it-yourself fix for this than "leave it on forever until I can afford a new one"?

JDigital · « **Reply #477 on:** February 04, 2012, 12:50:11 AM »

I had exactly the same problem. It was quite straightforward to buy new capacitors and replace the old ones.

LCD Repair 2 - Samsung 2232BW

PhoenixUltima · « **Reply #478 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:30:04 PM »

So I was playing Fallout: New Vegas, using the steam overlay browser looking through fallout.wikia.com for stuff, when one page redirected to one of those scuzzy "your computer might have dangerous files on it! Scan now? yes/no" popups. Of course I couldn't close the window normally so I just killed the gameoverlay process, but I had my virus scanner off (because I was playing a game), so now instead of playing F:NV I'm running my virus scanner. Hopefully I didn't contract anything, but argh. So, lesson learned. Don't browse anything through the steam overlay browser with your virus scan turned off, even normally innocuous sites. And maybe stay off of wikia for a few days while they sort this out.

Also, web developers? Any time I go somewhere in firefox and see "please turn off adblock so my 3 kids won't starve to death"? This shit is why it'll never happen.

EDIT: Avast! quick scan didn't find anything. I'd do a full scan, but I had the good sense to kill the browser process instead of actually clicking on "no" and I'm not even sure it was redirecting me to a virus in the first place, so I'm gonna call it good. Still, fuck this shit.

Classic · « **Reply #479 on:** February 06, 2012, 10:47:16 PM »

Ehhh. It could be something hot off of the presses. How often does avast update?

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