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by Far-N-Wide
Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: Broadband Tweaks Help
Topic: Tracert
Replies: 2
Views: 3896

Hops that do not respond to ICMP requests followed by hops that do. Tells you the non-responding hop is to busy moving real data to reply to a ICMP request. The CPU utilization for the busy hop is above 25 or 30 % threshold (moving data). The following hop that does reply, tells you the busy hop ...
by Far-N-Wide
Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: What's up with Yahoo.com
Replies: 1
Views: 5072

What's up with Yahoo.com

I am tyring to move a guys domain and email from Yahoo.com, but there are no domain menu options to change MX or A records on Yahoo.com login page. Plus there are no toll free numbers that work to speak to custoerm care. There was one number that I sopke wit a guy named Ken (thickest Indian accent I ...
by Far-N-Wide
Sat Dec 28, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Well, what'd you get?
Replies: 10
Views: 1833

Pizza.jpg
The kids came home for the holidays, we made pizza and got hammered playing trivia games.
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Dec 11, 2013 7:59 am
Forum: Automotive
Topic: In Line fuel meter
Replies: 3
Views: 23654

I'd get a replacement tank (if you want to keep your Bug around for a while....VERY worthwhile replacement)...and while you're at it, get a new tank with a sending unit for a gauge. This way you don't have to cut a hole in your tank. Lots of kits out there. And the tank replacement on Bugs is ...
by Far-N-Wide
Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Best Flash Mob ever
Replies: 2
Views: 1527

I miss my extended family when I see things like this, Thank you for posting this.
by Far-N-Wide
Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: More points with BETA
Replies: 0
Views: 19692

More points with BETA

Assuming you are using Folding@Home Client Control Version 7.3.6 and you are folding with a display card also known as GPUs. You can gain additional points by adding the following switches to the GPU section of your Client Control Configuration.

Open your Client, Click on Configure and then click ...
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:40 pm
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: FAH Stats (5 Dec 2013)
Replies: 1
Views: 22324

This appears fixed now, I just pulled a new core to work on.
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: New SSD drive
Replies: 24
Views: 8985

Consider getting a 2nd identical SSD and going with a Raid 0. trust me, you will thank me.
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Automotive
Topic: In Line fuel meter
Replies: 3
Views: 23654

In Line fuel meter

I have a 56 VW bug that never came with fuel gauge. The tank holds about 8.5 to 9 gallons of gas. I can get about 200 miles to the tank on daily commutes to work. So I know when I need to get gas. Problem is I do not want to cut a hold in my tank to add a Float nor cut a hole in my dash to add a ...
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Gal Gadot cast as new Wonder Woman
Replies: 4
Views: 1670

My Mom told me when Linda Carter would spin and change into her Wonder Woman costume. That the flash of light and clap of thunder was her bra coming undone and well I don't have to explain any this futher...
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:54 pm
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: FAH Stats (5 Dec 2013)
Replies: 1
Views: 22324

FAH Stats (5 Dec 2013)

If you are getting a similar error, this is a known issue and is being looked at Stanford.org.

WARNING:WU00:FS00:Failed to get assignment from 'assign-GPU.stanford.edu:80': Failed to connect to assign-
GPU.stanford.edu:80: No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it.
by Far-N-Wide
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: targetingadvertiser.com
Replies: 6
Views: 3556

YeOldeStonecat wrote:And get a better antivirus other than AVG....AVG can't find a herpe in a mexican who...house.[/url]
I like that one. A better one about MacAfee " It couldn't find a booger on a white hankerchief!".
by Far-N-Wide
Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: targetingadvertiser.com
Replies: 6
Views: 3556

Combofix did the trick. Thanks you Loop2kil :thumb:
by Far-N-Wide
Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: targetingadvertiser.com
Replies: 6
Views: 3556

Thanks. I was going to try Ad-ware by Lavasoft.com
by Far-N-Wide
Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: targetingadvertiser.com
Replies: 6
Views: 3556

targetingadvertiser.com

I picked up this annoying pain in the Browser.

targetingadvertiser.com

It effects all three of my Browsers. Chrome, FireFox and IE. I get crazy pop ups. My anti-virus (AVG) says there is nothing wrong. But I can't navigate or mouse anything in my browser without a pop that has to play some Youtube ...
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Nov 28, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: VIDIA drivers issues above 327.23
Replies: 1
Views: 21602

VIDIA drivers issues above 327.23

For the last several weeks I have noticed my display card GPU performance has dropped. At first I thought is was WU points for the different projects. Some WUs are worth more than others. But when my desktop display performance dropped started to lag progressively worse just viewing YouTube pages ...
by Far-N-Wide
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: 2 space parkers
Replies: 14
Views: 2632

The 2 spot folks don't piss me off as much as the non-handy capped folks who park in the handy cap spot with a card hanging on the mirror that belongs to real handy capped person.
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: SG f@h is hurting
Replies: 55
Views: 7630

I saw the same error message as well, but have never seen any errors. There are other considerations to look at. Open the Nivida Control panel, read each option and set everything to performance or off, avoid Quality options. Save them and then start your folding.
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What do you do for a living?
Replies: 44
Views: 10272

Funny as my customers cable modem is still operational. Maybe not "toast". She just got the notice about 3 weeks ago. Maybe Comcrap is trying to get unsuspecting users to lease their modem. Just a thought.

About the 2nd week of December (this date may change) we think when this is shut off. The ...
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: so I just ordered my xmas tree online with delivery,
Replies: 13
Views: 2495

I went "Art-Oh-Fish-Al" years ago. I told my kids I was not planning on setting up a tree this year. The kids moved out of the house and well lights on the house seemed enough. The kids were not happy with this and said they'd come by, setup and take down the tree this year..... Suckers!
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: SG f@h is hurting
Replies: 55
Views: 7630

To understand this a little better a Quad core has 8 CPUs (look at the performance Tab on your task manager). You can leave all 8 folding or If you have a single Display card leave 2 CPUs inactive. By default the 2 inactive CPUs will assist the display card fold GPUs faster.

Open your Folding ...
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What do you do for a living?
Replies: 44
Views: 10272

I sent you a private message.
by Far-N-Wide
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: So I nearly casued a Cop car to crash
Replies: 8
Views: 3071

I had dual carbs but the mileage dropped to like 9 or 11. I could not turn them down (more air less fuel) enough to keep the engine running smooth with that cam. It lopped and had a ruff idle. So back to the stock carb with a little bigger jet and I'm back up to 18 and 20 MPG. Still peppy for a 57 ...
by Far-N-Wide
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: SG f@h is hurting
Replies: 55
Views: 7630

The better core processor is nice but the big points come from the GPU video card. I have a quad core I7 920 2.6gig, each core maybe makes 700 points a day. The gtx560 display card does about 17k. I've been playing with only 3 active core the 4th core is not in use and the points on the display card ...
by Far-N-Wide
Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What do you do for a living?
Replies: 44
Views: 10272

I work for Comcast as a Tier 3 repair tech for Business services. Mostly data, some voice support and lately explaining applications we provide that other companies gave to us to give to our customers. This job is more like a Hobby since I retired from 25 years of working from the Government. It ...
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: So I nearly casued a Cop car to crash
Replies: 8
Views: 3071

56? :thumb: :thumb:

Great story. What size motor and what kind of carb(s)? I had a 69 with a 1914cc 20+ years ago when I was broke, but I've always loved the older bugs and one day I'd like to grab an old one and do it properly.

Brian

1776CC, single solex 34 carb I think... ( the stock one ...
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Nov 07, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Software Forum
Topic: Music Software
Replies: 2
Views: 3435

Music Software

Am picking up the guitar, just starting out. Anyone know of software that breaks down the tracks on a CD so you can hear the one instrument you want? Do they make something that converts that to sheet music?
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Nov 07, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: 3 Groaners!
Replies: 4
Views: 1694

I lost my grandfather a few years back. An amazing man!!!, everyone went up balling and could not say four words in a row without sobbing. Now I know this guy lead a good life, he is up in heaven and I he went peacefully. At my turn I walked up towards the alter, to say a few things. I stopped at ...
by Far-N-Wide
Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Any woodworkers here?
Replies: 3
Views: 1914

Wood Workers?
Do you mean like Prostitutes?
HO !!!! I'm on fire.
And that's two....
by Far-N-Wide
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: So I nearly casued a Cop car to crash
Replies: 8
Views: 3071

So I nearly casued a Cop car to crash

Sitting at a stop light in My 56 V-dub bug, the motor is a little above regular :D with an above average loud exhaust :thumb: . At Idle the engine has this nice Lop, lop, lop throaty sound, I blame the cam :rolleyes: . A city cop car pulls up next to me, he's checking out my 4 inch white walls. I ...
by Far-N-Wide
Mon Oct 28, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Cyber Forensics
Replies: 1
Views: 1111

You know wolves have a pack leader called the "Alpha Wolf". Proclaim your self the "Alpha Nerd" and be done with it. :nod:
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Proudly Canadian
Replies: 5
Views: 1382

minir wrote:---

You'd know for sure if you hung around us TonyT :rotfl:

---

Larry
Some how your use of the word " hung " makes me nervous
by Far-N-Wide
Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Building a steam engine Train
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

I go to the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion around Labor day weekend every other year for the last 6 years.

I sat for 2 hours once watching 2 giant pistons each the size of a Mini Cooper going up and down. Seen a single piston engine the length of a school bus (nearly 150 years old) that ...
by Far-N-Wide
Sun Oct 20, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Terms for magazine subscriptions, Uggh.
Replies: 6
Views: 1317

I got out of the telephone magazine sales pitch by waiting for end of the sales pitch, only then to ask if they come in Braille? The guy hung up, and I never heard from him again.
by Far-N-Wide
Sun Oct 20, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: SG f@h is hurting
Replies: 55
Views: 7630

You can also start here http://folding.stanford.edu/
Please do a bit of reading, there is a "Click Here" link on that page. Follow the instructions, enter Team 15 is you want to fold for Speedguide's team. You will have to come up with a name for yourself. The down load program that does the ...
by Far-N-Wide
Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: A few errors i can't clear
Replies: 1
Views: 21175

Have not seen any more errors. This must be some undefined error simply does not matter.
by Far-N-Wide
Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: A few errors i can't clear
Replies: 1
Views: 21175

A few errors i can't clear

I have goggled these errors and can't seem to find out how to clear them short of uninstalling the app or dumping the project folder. I've not have any updates since last Monday 09/30. I've had several WUs complete since then & can't figure this one out. ******************************* Date: 2013-10 ...
by Far-N-Wide
Sat Sep 14, 2013 7:31 am
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: 10 Mill Club
Replies: 3
Views: 21624

10 Mill Club

I woke up this morning to 10,016,223 :D
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: This Would Be Fun
Replies: 9
Views: 1388

looks like Jet Ski meets Jeep... I wonder what it would do under my Old V-Dub. :)
by Far-N-Wide
Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: image issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1508

24giovanni wrote:photobucket's image is too small to read the print. Is Imgur.com the same?
Take that same image and drop in Word Document. Use the crop or edit image and re-size it to take the white on the sides off. I only have Paint at home, no Photo buckets, but think you get the jist.
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