My absense (rant)

[YT300000]

I didn't post yesterday cause I tried to get the router up and running, so that there would be internet on both my parent's computer, and my brand new one.

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Well, guess what? Software incompatible with Windows XP. Shitty Winblows. So I do the settings by hand. But the modem refuses to work with the router. Fucking Motorola. Then it works. But one of my cables is damaged. So I need to replace it. Fucking Future Shop. Then I get it working, but my parent's shit comp crashes, and I need to reset everything from the start. Fuck that. I take a break, and go back to transferring my files from computer to computer. The CD burner works, but when I try to test a file Quicktime stops working, and won't let the CD eject. All part of that prick company apple's plan to screw over PC users, I bet. Then my Dad sees that, and says I'm not allowed to transfer any more files. Little cunt. So I go back to the router. I call my ISP (Shaw) for help. "I'm sorry, but we can't help you with foreign devices." Fuckers. Then I call Netgear (the company that made the router). "Did you pay less than $45 for the router?" Yeah. "In that case, I'm sorry, but rule number <babble> says that we can't help you." Fuckers. I spent a few more hours, and then the router started working. Finally.
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[Mitth`raw`nuruodo]

Sucks for you dude. Stuff like that happens to me sometimes.

[Rye]

Wow, that sounds like one of my days. It's good to know i'm not the only one at least.

[Einhander Sn0m4n]

OMFG that was a classic case of Computer Anti-Midas Syndrome if I ever saw one. Good job fighting through it, tho.

[darthdavid]

Don't worry about the dad. My mom says stupid things about computers all the time. Just let him think he's in control. Works with my mom.

[Vertigo1]

Maybe you should go into the router's settings and cut your dad's bandwith down a bit.

[Darth Wong]

The moral of this story: don't buy a cheap router.

[YT300000]

Maybe you should go into the router's settings and cut your dad's bandwith down a bit.

My computer actually sucks about 70% of the bandwith from our modem. That means his connection is the same as a 56k one.

[YT300000]

The moral of this story: don't buy a cheap router.

It normally costs ~ $90. I bought it for $30.

[Tribun]

What is a router?

[Xon]

The CD burner works, but when I try to test a file Quicktime stops working, and won't let the CD eject. All part of that prick company apple's plan to screw over PC users, I bet.

Control panel-> Administrative Tools->Computer Management->storage->Removeable Storage->Media-> rightclick on CD Burner which is locked-> "Free" then "Eject".

That will unlock & eject a locked CD drive. If it doesnt, the hardware has issues and you will need to manuelly eject it. And probable buy a new drive.

You might be able to just use the "eject" menu item instead of clicking "free" 1st, but I'm not 100% sure.

PS;
There are shorter ways to get to that command, as well as longer ways. This is just 1 way I'm positive anybody can follow.

[YT300000]

What is a router?

A device which takes your Internet connection, and shares it between 2-4 computers. Add a hub or switch, and up to 256 computers can be connected through one router.

[YT300000]

The CD burner works, but when I try to test a file Quicktime stops working, and won't let the CD eject. All part of that prick company apple's plan to screw over PC users, I bet.

Control panel-> Administrative Tools->Computer Management->storage->Removeable Storage->Media-> rightclick on CD Burner which is locked-> "Free" then "Eject".

That will unlock & eject a locked CD drive. If it doesnt, the hardware has issues and you will need to manuelly eject it. And probable buy a new drive.

You might be able to just use the "eject" menu item instead of clicking "free" 1st, but I'm not 100% sure.

PS;
There are shorter ways to get to that command, as well as longer ways. This is just 1 way I'm positive anybody can follow.

THanks.