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Windows 8 - Does it get easier??
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Got new computer yesterday. Had to - my Acer runs on XP which Microsoft stops supporting in April Toshiba with Windows 7 has given me fits since day one. Been in shop for various issues so many times I can't remember. Giving up on it. So, now here I am. Gotta learn something new. Takes time...
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GRRRRR----Dish guy was here for TWO hours setting up satellite. he drives away and took the signal with him
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ok, I know this is a first world problem, but for goodness sakes, what on earth is the problem?! I paid this fellow 175.00 hard earned dollars and he was very nice and it was working when he left. But for real, his truck wasn't even out of sight when it crashed. No satellite signal, the screen says 'acqui...
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Yet another plan for the road ?
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just came across this, and haven't had a chance to REALLY investigate this yet. BUT... FreedomPop Wireless seems interesting? according to the slickdeals website quoted above: FreedomPop offers free wireless internet access for up to 500MB each and every month with the purchase of a hotspot...
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cheryls-other-half
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Security software use
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Hello all, I just bought a new laptop computer that will be used for Ham radio logging and RV related things, (no grand kids use for games and all they do). My question is what brand type of security software do y'all use, the laptop runs windows7. thanks Jim
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Scanners
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Hey Y'all! As part of the prep to full time, we have a bazillion photos that need to be scanned. What is the easiest, cheapest scanner you have used?
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Joe_Camper
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What exactly do we need?
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We are very new to this camping thing. We are not full timers and will probably never be. We have a new camper and are planning a trip in June from Louisiana to Des Moines, Ia. and west to Las Vegas and probably further north west. We have a little teeny white TV antenna on top of the camper, but no program...
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Anyone us Onan Energy Command 30?
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One thing I like about diesel pushers is that they can be had with an automatic generator start feature. Onan makes one called the Energy Command 30, wireless control panel for Onan RV generators. Do any of you have any experience with this product? I will as on a couple of forums to see if I can get a littl...
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Fifth wheel back up camera?
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I'll be looking to add a back up camera to my 2007 Bighorn. What do the experts out there recommend ? Experiences? I'll be picking the rig up May 13th. In Fulton, NY and will start the bonding process, etc. Thanks in advance for your thoughts >>>> Tommaso
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Blogging for Dollars
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Ok, I know I'm not going to get rich and "the old school" has taught me that anything worth a hoot takes work. Mainly, I'd like to find something an old, low tech guy like me can handle doing that will make enough to pay for a wifi hotspot plan (less than $100/mo) and maybe a buck or two in my jeans....
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Big Thanks to Technomadia
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OK, I think enough of have benefited from Cherie and Chris' knowledge, willingness to share, etc. that we owe them a huge THANKS!! Not sure what is going on with them today, saw a couple of Facebook posts that indicate someone out there is being extremely critical and mean spirited. They need a virtu...
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NWescapee
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internet safty with wifi
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a heartfelt thank you to all of you wonderfully helpful folks on the .forum. we have been soaking up information and help for quite some time now. We have our rig, sold the house, a pull behind camper and a truck all over a period of about two months. Kind of overwhelming! we will be going fulltime arou...
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the wheelberries
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About the Heartbleeds Hack
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From my techno-geek husband, about the hack you've probably been hearing about on the news..... OK: I am keeping this non-technical. The Bottom line is that a key program used by EVERYONE (google/microsoft/yahoo), etc.. got hacked. and they JUST discovered it after 2 YEARS!!! * What to do: Tod...
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cherylbrv
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Mounting computer monitors
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Our FT dream starts in less than 2 months!! I will continue to work my computer job from the road. I currently use 2 20" monitors side by side. I am trying to figure out my work corner in the Montana 3402RL.. We are probably going to remove the kitchen table and chairs to make room. But what to do wit...
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N24005
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Technomadia Software in Action
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Free is Very Good Price We've just pulled into Fort Anahuac County Park. After stopping at the Chambers County Building and getting our "FREE" three day permit from County Commissioner, Bubba Abernathy, we were set to go. I'm not kidding, 3 days free camping from Bubba, it doesn't g...
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Dish Tailgater
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Hi all, Does anyone have any experince with the Dish network tailgater? I am considereing this for both my tv and internet while on the road. Thanks in advance. Thumper
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Rosie RV Thumper and Dog Dog
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Dish Sat. TV question for new camper
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Can you all please tell me the least expensive and best way for me to transfer my Dish Satellite to our camper? We will be full timers plus we are still under contract with Dish. We have our dish that is on the house...can we just use that? We also have our DVRs we have been using in the house. Also, our trai...
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Anyone know anything about these?
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http://www.tvantennasale.com/Lava-HD-2605-Ultra-Outdoor-TV-Antenna-p/lavahd2605ultra.htm?gclid=CJOSzYjf9bgCFSpk7AodCXsA_w
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iPhone Plans
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I was going to post a question about which plan I should get for the iPhone on plan on buying next year but decided I need to take a step back and do my homework. I just bought Technomadia's book on Mobile Internet. Once I am finished, I will hopefully be able to put together a mobile internet plan for my fu...
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OK, we admit it, we can't live without television.
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Sigh, we are about to give in and invest in a satellite system. I've been reading and so far I think we might go with DISH, as that's what we had at the farm and we were happy with it. But I cannot for the life of me find the discussion of the other satellite providers, other than Direct TV. I thought for sure th...
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Millenicom price increase
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I read today that Millenicom will be raising their price $20 starting May 1st. I have not contacted them to verify . Thought I would post it up as a heads up.
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Hdrider
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Printer for RV
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I have a Brother laser printer, b&w, that weighs 15#. Is there a better model for use in an RV, size-wise/weight? The Brother measures abt 14 x 13-1/2 x 7. It has been great for printing out b&w pages really fast, but was cheap enough new that I would buy another that is low priced, more compac...
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Cellular amplifier Extension
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http://www.rcrwireless.com/article/20140214/fcc_wireless_regulations/fcc-extends-deadline-for-signal-booster-compliance/?elq=88956edb26d9485db1d7ac2680acc004&elqCampaignId=2512
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Max Signal
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Wifi in the Everglades at Flamingo
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I'm wondering if any one knows whether AT&T is still the only wifi you can get down in Flamingo Campground nat the bottom of the Everglades. Last time we were there our Verizon air card was useless even with an antenna and an amplifier. I'd like to go back in the winter of 2014 for 2 weeks but I have b...
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Sherry
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WiFi Range Go2 and Samsung Note 3
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Has anyone been able to USB tether the Go2 and Note 3 together and use the Note 3 as the internet source? I have tried it using FoxFi and no joy. Tom
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AM-21 Antenna for DirecTV
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Does anyone have this AM-21 Antenna for DirecTV? If we are understanding it correctly, you hook it into your DVR and hook your over the air antenna into it and then you can get local channels over the air anywhere you get a signal and it comes through your DVR so you can use your remote and get the guide for t...
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K & E
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A New DirecTV Problem
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We've been using a standard satellite dish on a tripod with DirecTV for four years. We have a residential location in the summer and use the same address for our signal all summer. When we've been travelling in the winter we've had no problem with calling and having our local channel location changed....
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K & E
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The Millenicom Hotspot Plan on Verizon
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If you're unfamiliar with it, this is the plan that costs $69.99/month for 20GB of data on the Verizon network. We rely on it ourselves to keep connected as we travel, recommend it often and get lots of questions about it. So, we wrote a guide to it. From understanding the soft data cap, costs, suspen...
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Has my private information been compromised here?
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I have 'never' got this notice before. My anti-virus just notified me of the following... Confirmed: Snapchat Hack Not A Hoax, 4.6M Usernames And Numbers Published http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/31/hackers-claim-to-publish-list-of-4-6m-snapchat-usernames-and-numbers/ There was an...
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Millie
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DTV Distant Network Service, I am so confused!
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We recently changed our service to add Distant Network Service requesting an East Coast Feed. From all we understood and from the paperwork I completed requesting the East Coast Feed, we could get east coast feeds but nooooo. I was told after the fact that because we're registered in South Dakota we...
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WestWardHo
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Flat screen upgrade question
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The MH I recently purchased has 2 old CRT type tv's, my brother just gave me a 19 inch flat screen he no longer wanted. I want to replace the tv in the bedroom and can't get the FS tv to work when connected to the batwing antenna on the roof, it has an amplifier which I turn on and I know it works because both old t...
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