It's a Dell Inspiron 15, 5000 series.
Got it through Amazon.
Got it through Amazon.
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Mischief and other things
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I like Dell computers as well. My problem is, I refuse to deal with Windows 10, and the Dell computers they sell on their site that still have Windows 7, don't have the power, memory or disc space I would require.
I'm seriously thinking of switching to Linux, but there are so many distros, I haven't decided yet which would be the best choice.
I'm seriously thinking of switching to Linux, but there are so many distros, I haven't decided yet which would be the best choice.
Microsoft is phasing out older versions of Windows.
I really don't have much problems with Windows except the auto updates.
It just will insist on installing Adobe flash security updates and that messes with Poser.
I finally got it stopped on the desktop but I had the Windows 10 upgrade.
This has it preinstalled and I will need to re-learn how to get rid of it.
I miss Windows 7 though.
I really don't have much problems with Windows except the auto updates.
It just will insist on installing Adobe flash security updates and that messes with Poser.
I finally got it stopped on the desktop but I had the Windows 10 upgrade.
This has it preinstalled and I will need to re-learn how to get rid of it.
I miss Windows 7 though.
Well I guess I am lucky in a way, got the laptop just in time, the desktop died. 
I wanted to check a few files on the other drive (external) so went to boot the big machine.
All I got was the Dell logo and the a black screen with a blinking cursor (made me feel like cursing).
Several attempts to reboot got me the same thing.
Just finished running the system diagnostics (yes, pressing f12 gets me there) and everything passed except the hard drive.
Seems that is the code for death of the drive.
So it will be awhile before I can replace it and then get a new OS as well.
This baby did not come with a backup DVD.
And this is why I never store anything but programs on the main drive.
I wanted to check a few files on the other drive (external) so went to boot the big machine.
All I got was the Dell logo and the a black screen with a blinking cursor (made me feel like cursing).
Several attempts to reboot got me the same thing.
Just finished running the system diagnostics (yes, pressing f12 gets me there) and everything passed except the hard drive.
Seems that is the code for death of the drive.
So it will be awhile before I can replace it and then get a new OS as well.
This baby did not come with a backup DVD.
And this is why I never store anything but programs on the main drive.
I will need a new hard drive but it has to take a back seat for a bit.
hope this laptop stays good for a while.
The daughter and I have started adding up what funds we have towards moving.
The rent will be higher because here we only pay $400.00 a month plus the water bill.
And of course, utilities.
There will only be my income and he husband's for awhile so it won't be easy.
The brother will move in with his daughter stay here alone, I don't know which.
Of course if he chooses to stay here he knows they are not going to fix that leak in the roof or the place where the ceiling fell two weeks ago.
Moving is always a hassle and I expect this one to be...sigh.
hope this laptop stays good for a while.
The daughter and I have started adding up what funds we have towards moving.
The rent will be higher because here we only pay $400.00 a month plus the water bill.
And of course, utilities.
There will only be my income and he husband's for awhile so it won't be easy.
The brother will move in with his daughter stay here alone, I don't know which.
Of course if he chooses to stay here he knows they are not going to fix that leak in the roof or the place where the ceiling fell two weeks ago.
Moving is always a hassle and I expect this one to be...sigh.
I didn't lose any files, all it had on it were programs.
I never, ever put my important files on the main drive.
I back up my important files on two externals for safety.
I never, ever put my important files on the main drive.
I back up my important files on two externals for safety.
Yep that's what I do to...even my pictures and my documents are linked to my external drive...
But when something goes wrong...it's so easy to go to the back up...and about 8 minutes later all your programs are back where they were and all is sweet..
no that's what I like! lol
But when something goes wrong...it's so easy to go to the back up...and about 8 minutes later all your programs are back where they were and all is sweet..
no that's what I like! lol
Well I've been using a bedside table for my laptop, these things get hot.
But it still meant my hands and arms at an odd angle causing pain.
About an hour ago I was sitting and looked across my room where I had a plastic tote with a couple things sitting on top.
It dawned on me that one of them was my son's old art case that I gave him back in 2004, he is no longer with us in this world so it is mine again.
I remembered how it was made inside so I opened it and there it was, the part that makes a desk staring me in the face.
It makes the perfect laptop desk and now I can type easier with my hands and arms at the correct angle...YAY!
But it still meant my hands and arms at an odd angle causing pain.
About an hour ago I was sitting and looked across my room where I had a plastic tote with a couple things sitting on top.
It dawned on me that one of them was my son's old art case that I gave him back in 2004, he is no longer with us in this world so it is mine again.
I remembered how it was made inside so I opened it and there it was, the part that makes a desk staring me in the face.
It makes the perfect laptop desk and now I can type easier with my hands and arms at the correct angle...YAY!
Ahha!
I got a pic of the desk now, here it is.
Larger if you click the TN.
I got a pic of the desk now, here it is.
Larger if you click the TN.
Tried to log in with Opera browser and got a warning that the site was hacked and blocked.
Using Explorer and nothing wrong.
I think maybe Opera is what's hacked...sigh.r
Using Explorer and nothing wrong.
I think maybe Opera is what's hacked...sigh.r
Hmmm, just noticed that I didn't finish converting the Alaric aged face morphs to DS.
Got too many things going on and my mind gets distracted.
Well, maybe I can do it later today id I don't tire out.
Got too many things going on and my mind gets distracted.
Well, maybe I can do it later today id I don't tire out.
Sheesh!
My daughter went to pick up my Spiriva and was told that my insurance has reached a "limit" I am in the donut hole.
If I want my Spiriva it will cost $88.00 and this will go on till sometime in December.
That means no meds till then because if I add the Advair and others it will be way out of sight.
My daughter went to pick up my Spiriva and was told that my insurance has reached a "limit" I am in the donut hole.
If I want my Spiriva it will cost $88.00 and this will go on till sometime in December.
That means no meds till then because if I add the Advair and others it will be way out of sight.
I noticed that m external drive gave a warning that it needs to be checked for errors.
At present I am backing up recent work to my other external.
But I know how quickly these can just die, so feel a need to maybe do cloud backup.
So I have been researching information on the different cloud providers.
From everything I have read, pc computing, pc world and zdnet, all recommend either Google or Dropbox.
Since I already have dropbox I might try the unlimited storage one on a monthly pay plan.
First I need to check if I can do it after main bills are paid, but I need it.
At present I am backing up recent work to my other external.
But I know how quickly these can just die, so feel a need to maybe do cloud backup.
So I have been researching information on the different cloud providers.
From everything I have read, pc computing, pc world and zdnet, all recommend either Google or Dropbox.
Since I already have dropbox I might try the unlimited storage one on a monthly pay plan.
First I need to check if I can do it after main bills are paid, but I need it.
I have fellow web designers and developers who use, and really like, Carbonite, and their fee seems rather reasonable.
Carbonite Online Backup
Carbonite Online Backup
The pricing confuses me on that one, it says on the Plus plan as low as 70.00 a year but when you go to the compare page it says 99.99 a year.
Crash has a plan with unlimited continuous backup for 5.00 a month.
I like the idea of minute by minute backup so I don't hav to worry but if they should ever go out of business, problems.
I am not sure that you get online backup with dropbox, just have to do it on your own.
Crash has a plan with unlimited continuous backup for 5.00 a month.
I like the idea of minute by minute backup so I don't hav to worry but if they should ever go out of business, problems.
I am not sure that you get online backup with dropbox, just have to do it on your own.
As the saying goes, "When it rains, it pours" and that is what it is doing in the front room now.
The small leak is now halfway across the room.
Four ceiling tiles are down due to one collapsing with water, nearly 6 to 7 gallons all over the floor yesterday.
Today is worse, we moved tho older couch outside as it was ruined by plaster dust and water.
My room is starting to leak in one corner so I had to move some stuff from there too.
Crystal called the church president and he said the whole roof will need replaced, down to the guts.
Won't be able to get anyone out till Monday.
Looks like we will need to move anyway and that is a problem.
No money to move on, rent will be higher (only $400.00 a month here) and we just don't see how we can do it.
STRESSSSSSS!
The small leak is now halfway across the room.
Four ceiling tiles are down due to one collapsing with water, nearly 6 to 7 gallons all over the floor yesterday.
Today is worse, we moved tho older couch outside as it was ruined by plaster dust and water.
My room is starting to leak in one corner so I had to move some stuff from there too.
Crystal called the church president and he said the whole roof will need replaced, down to the guts.
Won't be able to get anyone out till Monday.
Looks like we will need to move anyway and that is a problem.
No money to move on, rent will be higher (only $400.00 a month here) and we just don't see how we can do it.
STRESSSSSSS!