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by Tako_Kichi
19 Mar 2024, 11:51
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: robbie (72), saltysplash (60), d0mokun (36)
Replies: 5
Views: 11

Re: robbie (72), saltysplash (60), d0mokun (36)

Hope you have a good one guys!
:cheers:
by Tako_Kichi
07 Feb 2024, 13:36
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: Monitor issue
Replies: 4
Views: 591

Re: Monitor issue

In addition to the above check that the screen frequency (sometimes called the 'refresh rate') is set correctly and it matches the native setting for the monitor. They are usually 50 or 60 Hz as standard.
by Tako_Kichi
29 Dec 2023, 15:47
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Win 11 yes or no
Replies: 10
Views: 932

Re: Win 11 yes or no

Hey Joe! If that is what you are actually posting on your work you might want to run it through a spell checker! Unless you are making signs for a fictional county in a late 70's TV show featuring a bunch of good ole boys and a souped-up car! :doh: :dunno: *-) I'm always happy to make you feel bett...
by Tako_Kichi
28 Dec 2023, 15:09
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: Win 11 yes or no
Replies: 10
Views: 932

Re: Win 11 yes or no

Danger! Electrical Shock Hazzard! This Can Kill You! And it will hurt the whole time you are dying! Hey Joe! If that is what you are actually posting on your work you might want to run it through a spell checker! Unless you are making signs for a fictional county in a late 70's TV show featuring a ...
by Tako_Kichi
28 Nov 2023, 21:33
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Dying
Replies: 18
Views: 8885

Re: PC Dying

CPU paste does dry out over time as I found out once. I had a box that would shut down completely after about 5 minutes of run time, basically just idling. I pulled the CPU fan and heat sink, thoroughly cleaned both and the mating surfaces between the heatsink and CPU then re-applied fresh thermal p...
by Tako_Kichi
26 Nov 2023, 13:34
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: PC Dying
Replies: 18
Views: 8885

Re: PC Dying

1. Have you missed checking a fan somewhere, there is usually one in the front of the case to pull air in and also one hidden inside the PSU (power supply unit)? 2. When the noise occurs can you tell if it is coming from the drive bay area if you still have IDE or SATA mechanical drives rather than ...
by Tako_Kichi
02 Jul 2023, 14:07
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: True event this week
Replies: 5
Views: 420

Re: True event this week

Canuckistan must still be using the old system as we have to poop on a TP float and then play with spatulas and a sample card. I feel sorry for the postie who has to deliver thousands of returned poopy samples to the lab every day! :worried:
by Tako_Kichi
01 Jul 2023, 11:51
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: True event this week
Replies: 5
Views: 420

Re: True event this week

Fun times! I get one of those every couple of years too. A pain in the a$$ to complete but better than the alternative. :agree:
by Tako_Kichi
17 Jun 2023, 14:55
Forum: Escorts and Stewards
Topic: More silly warnings
Replies: 7
Views: 575

Re: More silly warnings

As someone who used to write Operator/Maintenance manuals for a living I can assure you that all those seemingly stupid orders/suggestions/comments are there for a reason! Someone, at some point, has done something that required the manual to be changed to include a warning in order to protect the m...