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[CR_L1]

Hi Scribs,

Don't know if this will help you out or not but seem a lot of people have the same issues with chrome, are you using key board short cuts to Text zoom, if not here are the short cuts:(May make it quicker for you)
Ctrl++ Make text larger
Ctrl+- Make text smaller
Ctrl+0 Return to normal text size

& a suggestion for getting YouTube working is to update Flash Player:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer

Hope this post isn't wasted & helps,
CR

Edited by CR_L1, 20 June 2009 - 04:30 PM.

[Scribbler]

twisted_ophelia, on Jun 20 2009, 05:19 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Jun 19 2009, 01:02 PM, said:

I think I'll go and watch TO do her work out...

You won't be the only one watching. I don't know what's with the dudes where I work out but they seem to think I'm fascinating (particularly when I'm in the weight room)!

Travelling Blackbird, on Jun 20 2009, 07:51 AM, said:

I do love me some OSX... althought the iBook was better than the MacBook in terms of hardware. The MacBook runs too hot and has an uncomfortably sharp front edge.

I love my macbook. Before that I had an ibook and my ibook got so hot that it actually melted some of the plastic on itself. I agree about the sharp front edge on the macbook though.

Could it be the guys watch you in the weight room because you get weighed naked?...

[StillFingers]

I'm feeling a bit of OSX snobbery brewing...i luv windows

[fatdave]

I love Pi

[Travelling Blackbird]

Scribbler, on Jun 20 2009, 02:04 PM, said:

Travelling Blackbird, on Jun 20 2009, 12:51 PM, said:

I do love me some OSX... althought the iBook was better than the MacBook in terms of hardware. The MacBook runs too hot and has an uncomfortably sharp front edge.

Are we from the same planet?.....

What's OSX? Can you get some ointment for it?

Who wrote Macbook?. Is it a thriller or romance?

Can I get the I-book from an Options?

I've not a clue what you two are talking about.... I'm too old for all this high tech stuff...

Nice one, Scribbler.

The best ointment for OSX is Oil of Ipod.
I think Macbook is more of a psychological drama at times....

StillFingers, on Jun 20 2009, 05:19 PM, said:

Maybe we should just buy some Macs and enjoy...instead of continuing to beta test windows for free

Jerry

Bwahahahahahaha! I did used to feel like a beta tester sometimes...

twisted_ophelia, on Jun 20 2009, 06:19 PM, said:

I love my macbook. Before that I had an ibook and my ibook got so hot that it actually melted some of the plastic on itself. I agree about the sharp front edge on the macbook though.

I do remember that there was a whole batch of iBooks that had their batteries recalled for heat problems. I didn't have that problem with mine, although I did always use a heating pad with fans...

StillFingers, on Jun 20 2009, 11:57 PM, said:

I'm feeling a bit of OSX snobbery brewing...i luv windows

Snobbery? Nah... well, maybe a teeny tiny bit. I used a PC when I only needed browser+word processor+spreadsheets, and that was generally fine. These days, PC Windows is just a bit too patchy for my needs, but I do still run some of the Windows programmes on my Mac, if clients insist on certain formats. I work in six languages right now, so I need to be able to switch between keyboards and dictionaries easily, which the Mac does very well, and I find the voice recognition and speech synthesis on the Mac better. Plus the storage space.

fatdave, on Jun 21 2009, 12:49 AM, said:

I love Pi

Love me some Pi. Pecan Pi, lemon mer-ang Pi, chocolate Pi.


Why aren't I sleeping? It's 1 am.

[fatdave]

I could start with the linux snobbery. But, I think greybeard and I are the only users of linux.

Don't get me wrong, I multiple computers, and use multiple os's. OSX is nice and shiny, windows 7 has promise, vista is...well its vista. XP pro with a handful of registry tweaks and the right software is still my preferred OS for gaming and functionality.

I have 3.14159 pieces of Blackberry Pi left

π


did it just get nerdy in here?

Edited by fatdave, 21 June 2009 - 12:05 AM.

[StillFingers]

fatdave, on Jun 20 2009, 05:03 PM, said:

I could start with the linux snobbery. But, I think greybeard and I are the only users of linux.

Don't get me wrong, I multiple computers, and use multiple os's. OSX is nice and shiny, windows 7 has promise, vista is...well its vista. XP pro with a handful of registry tweaks and the right software is still my preferred OS for gaming and functionality.

I have 3.14159 pieces of Blackberry Pi left

π


did it just get nerdy in here?

Hand raised, I confess, linux is a part of my server farm. Heck, there is a fully functional Apple II+ from 1978 and a Compaq Deskpro runnin msdos 6.1, in my garage...there are manuals for the Apple Lisa and assembler/pascal compilers; the precursor to the mac, and an unopened box of os/2...

There is also a full version of a dos hosted cobol compiler; hangs head in shame...and if you say anything I'll

Um, yea Dave you just went nerdy, can I join you...oh, I already did...propeller hat and pocket protector at the ready I can't seem to find my slide rule...I wonder if it's under Mimi's bed with her ray gun

Edited by StillFingers, 21 June 2009 - 04:15 AM.

[twisted_ophelia]

I've got two ray guns now, Jerry...

I just got excited because the new generation of Spinergy wheels now come with pink spokes. I want a pair!

[StillFingers]

twisted_ophelia, on Jun 20 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

I've got two ray guns now, Jerry...

I just got excited because the new generation of Spinergy wheels now come with pink spokes. I want a pair!

Hmmm, no slide rule eh. Oh well I always did like a good pair of guns

[twisted_ophelia]

StillFingers, on Jun 21 2009, 12:23 AM, said:

twisted_ophelia, on Jun 20 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

I've got two ray guns now, Jerry...

I just got excited because the new generation of Spinergy wheels now come with pink spokes. I want a pair!

Hmmm, no slide rule eh. Oh well I always did like a good pair of guns

[fatdave]

Cobol? manuals for the lisa? Jerry...you are my nerd hero.

you might appreciate my fully working Toshiba T1000 laptop from 1987. complete with dos 2.11 embedded in rom.

Edited by fatdave, 21 June 2009 - 04:56 AM.

[Travelling Blackbird]

fatdave, on Jun 21 2009, 02:03 AM, said:

I have 3.14159 pieces of Blackberry Pi left

π


did it just get nerdy in here?

Only a little bit.

"I'll have the 0.14159 please. I'm watching my figures."

[Scribbler]

Did someone mention Apple??? I love Apple Pi.. Especially with custard..

I don't have a Mac....... But I have a light overcoat; does that count ???

Thanks CR for the tip on zooming in on the text, I now just press Control and + twice to see things better. I tried downloading Flashplayer from the link you added but I've no idea where it went; maybe in my Apple Pi, which I've eaten...

I bet TO looks great on those weight benches... Don't you have to lie there with your legs either side and just lift weights? This is too exciting for this thread... I'm shutting up...

[Travelling Blackbird]

qbounce, on Jun 15 2009, 10:21 PM, said:

That's a good one! Sorry, I can't go to the wedding this Saturday . . . Swine Flu and and all, cough cough.

Uh, except that it's MY WEDDING!!! Oh well, guess I'll have to use that one some other time.

Happy Honeymoon!

Hope you had a great day, and best wishes for your married life.

[ClaraTaylor]

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

[greybeard]

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

(using Linux by the way) .

You can't be all bad then.

What car?

[ClaraTaylor]

greybeard, on Jun 21 2009, 12:18 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

(using Linux by the way) .

You can't be all bad then.

What car?

I have my good points it is true.

It's a Volvo V40 1.8i (petrol) SPORT.

I thought I had better be conservative with my first sports car!

[Scribbler]

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

New car and no where to go...rubbish!!!

Just get in a drive anywhere, I'm sure there are lots of nice places near you...

Go visit Greybeard and check his using the correct operating system..

[ClaraTaylor]

Scribbler, on Jun 21 2009, 12:43 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 12:09 PM, said:

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

New car and no where to go...rubbish!!!

Just get in a drive anywhere, I'm sure there are lots of nice places near you...

Go visit Greybeard and check his using the correct operating system..

I guess, always wanted to visit that far south.

Nice places around here... erm, yeah we'll by pass that one!

[greybeard]

Leicester to Bournemouth and back in a nice sporty car sounds like a pleasantly relaxing day trip.
But if you prefer to stay and play with your Haynes manuals - see if I care.

[twisted_ophelia]

ClaraTaylor, on Jun 21 2009, 07:09 AM, said:

My new car (or at least new to me) is outside. I want to go for a drive. But I've no where to go.
*sob*

So I'm sat here (using Linux by the way) trying to google Haynes manuals and such for the beast.

Just hop in the car and go! I'm sure you'll find something interesting just driving around

[msg]

Never mind all this computer speak, I'm in the middle of a hedge cutting marathon, but I'm knackered, so I'm having a wee rest before I tackle the rest of it. Afterwards I might have a quick read at computer weekly, then I might be able to understand you lot!!

[fatdave]

hedge cutting? If I wasn't knackered I'd make a joke.

[twisted_ophelia]

fatdave, on Jun 21 2009, 12:31 PM, said:

hedge cutting? If I wasn't knackered I'd make a joke.

Be careful with those shears, Msg!

[StillFingers]

msg, on Jun 21 2009, 09:27 AM, said:

Never mind all this computer speak, I'm in the middle of a hedge cutting marathon, but I'm knackered, so I'm having a wee rest before I tackle the rest of it. Afterwards I might have a quick read at computer weekly, then I might be able to understand you lot!!

Be careful of those pesky hogs, hedge hiding porkers they are, unless you are BBQing for fathers day
Computer weekly nah, don't waste your time, try something like http://www.finegardening.com/
or sit back, relax and listen to an old gardener's tune

Iron Butterfly - In A Gadda Da Vida

Edited by StillFingers, 21 June 2009 - 04:46 PM.

[dancin' johnny]

[fatdave]

in about an hour (if the scene comes through!) I will be able to download the first episode of the new series of Top Gear.

[Ches]

I need to vent, this will do..

So I started seeing Kris is Nov.. we didnt start 'dating' till mid Feb.. Now four months later I know this isnt for me. I like him, but I cant see a future with him. I feel as though I've done what I could to test the water and Im certain its not for me.

So we broke up over the phone this morning. I kept it short and sweet.. no reason to pile on bullshit excuses or make it any more personal than needed. The truth is, I cant handle a relationship ( serious or casual) -as of now- and I dont think its fair to drag him along. I tried to explain this to him and he still is feeling so offended.

I understand why someone takes rejection personally, but I cant grasp why this has to be such an ordeal. When did society decide that dating meant u had to dedicate yourself to someone. I thought dating was the casual stage when you got to know each other, then decided if you could really take it to the next level. Why do I owe him an explanation other then " this isnt working for me"?

When did dating get so serious?

Im a little ticked because I feel guilty now. Yet when I went into the dating thing I made it perfectly clear I had nothing to give and wasnt sure if I could really do it.

I'm just so annoyed.. Dating is supposed to be about DATING, not commitment and obligation.

Im so annoyed I refuse to proof read this.. Good luck.

[Trinity]

I'm in Africa and I'm not bored!
(ok i know I'm online but i was given a free internet card, can't look a gift horse in the mouth!)
Welcome back Scribbs!!!

[twisted_ophelia]

Ches, on Jun 21 2009, 03:35 PM, said:

I need to vent, this will do..

So I started seeing Kris is Nov.. we didnt start 'dating' till mid Feb.. Now four months later I know this isnt for me. I like him, but I cant see a future with him. I feel as though I've done what I could to test the water and Im certain its not for me.

So we broke up over the phone this morning. I kept it short and sweet.. no reason to pile on bullshit excuses or make it any more personal than needed. The truth is, I cant handle a relationship ( serious or casual) -as of now- and I dont think its fair to drag him along. I tried to explain this to him and he still is feeling so offended.

I understand why someone takes rejection personally, but I cant grasp why this has to be such an ordeal. When did society decide that dating meant u had to dedicate yourself to someone. I thought dating was the casual stage when you got to know each other, then decided if you could really take it to the next level. Why do I owe him an explanation other then " this isnt working for me"?

When did dating get so serious?

Im a little ticked because I feel guilty now. Yet when I went into the dating thing I made it perfectly clear I had nothing to give and wasnt sure if I could really do it.

I'm just so annoyed.. Dating is supposed to be about DATING, not commitment and obligation.

Im so annoyed I refuse to proof read this.. Good luck.

That's exactly why, since my divorce, I have not wanted to date. I don't want to deal with the bullshit and people getting all offended (and most dudes bore the shizz out of me, to be perfectly honest, not to mention that very few can keep up with me). I get asked out a lot but I don't feel the need to be in a relationship right now--or even to date--either so I totally understand how you feel, my creepy Libra twin.

His reaction is just wounded pride, a natural thing. It's like a knee jerk thing, to get pissed off and offended when your pride is hurt.

Edited by twisted_ophelia, 22 June 2009 - 03:50 AM.