Miscellaneous/OT - Page 2

Tony G · March 2nd, 2011, 09:24 PM

I like the way my neighbor has a trampoline for his daughter and the rest of the high school cheerleaders to practice on. oops, wrong thread! *g*

Jeff Buchanan · March 3rd, 2011, 07:47 AM

Couple of things that are puzzling. Maybe someone can square me away here .....

I usually leave a window open on my laptop at work for this board and when I get a moment, I'll check in. There appears to be a time limit to how long you can stay logged in without any activity. It also seems to be pretty short. Any info on this feature???

As well, if I check in through another computer (different IP Address), the board does not recognize that I had already viewed posts and I have to view them all again to correct it from the new IP Address. Info on this???

Tslisher · March 3rd, 2011, 08:11 AM

I like the format as well, much easier to post html links and pictures.

SeattleLionsFan · March 3rd, 2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Buchanan

Couple of things that are puzzling. Maybe someone can square me away here .....

I usually leave a window open on my laptop at work for this board and when I get a moment, I'll check in. There appears to be a time limit to how long you can stay logged in without any activity. It also seems to be pretty short. Any info on this feature???

As well, if I check in through another computer (different IP Address), the board does not recognize that I had already viewed posts and I have to view them all again to correct it from the new IP Address. Info on this???

When you sign in, there's a check box that says "stay signed in on this computer." Check that and you should be good to go. I stay signed in for days at a time...

With your second problem, you should make sure that you are signed in. If you are signed in, it should recognize which posts youve seen before...

Jeff Buchanan · March 3rd, 2011, 09:18 AM

Thanks ..... I think I figured out that second one about 10 minutes ago. Yep, as long as you sign in it recognizes what you've already read regardless of computer.

Rob F · March 4th, 2011, 11:07 AM

I like the pictures of the naked women on the "hottie" thread

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...oops! Wrong forum---I thought I was on the worldcrossing Tiger's Forum

Rob F · March 4th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony G

I like the way my neighbor has a trampoline for his daughter and the rest of the high school cheerleaders to practice on. oops, wrong thread! *g*

LOL!

Please give me a link to THAT thread, Tony!

SeanB · March 4th, 2011, 11:11 AM

Never pegged you for a dirty ol' man, Rob!!

Rob F · March 4th, 2011, 11:18 AM

heh

Tony G · March 4th, 2011, 11:33 AM

Well you have to be a little discreet with this going on next door. For some reason setting up the lawn chair with popcorn and soft drinks for an advantageous viewing position seems to be frowned on. So was holding up placards numbered 1-10

entropy · March 4th, 2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony G

Well you have to be a little discreet with this going on next door. For some reason setting up the lawn chair with popcorn and soft drinks for an advantageous viewing position seems to be frowned on. So was holding up placards numbered 1-10

Good thing they didn't complain about your cameras.

*JD* · March 4th, 2011, 06:35 PM

I hope they are at least H.S. Seniors.

Tony G · March 4th, 2011, 06:50 PM

LOL They really do use the tramp all the time in the summer. You just get used to it but I do have to admit being distracted once or twice when they were jumping in halters and gym shorts. Oh well, life goes on.

And no, I don't camp out to watch them, and not just because their brother is an Army Ranger with three tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. They're nice girls..

WM Wolverine · March 5th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Anybody know David Brandon's university email address?

Ghengis Jon · March 5th, 2011, 06:57 AM

reality_challenged_bean_counter@umich.edu

lineygoblue · March 5th, 2011, 09:06 AM

How did you know that?

Tony G · March 5th, 2011, 09:14 AM

his phone
Dave Brandon Director of Athletics 734-764-9416Looking at other U-M staff I would try dbrandon@umich.edu

Ghengis Jon · March 16th, 2011, 11:56 AM

I'm surprised this is not "another insidious American plot".

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/15/wo...c=me&ref=world

Mackenzie · March 16th, 2011, 03:49 PM

IDK, if the Misc. thread is for all topics but.... I switched to Direct TV this past summer and am so annoyed at how long it takes for the system to switch stations. As I recalled, with Dish, the channel changes were significantly quicker. Is slow(er) channel switching the norm. Has anyone found a way to increase the channel switching speed?

I was also annoyed with the 30 second advance, particularly when watching football. I hated watching the picture fast forward. However, I did discover, or rather the Direct TV tech discovered, that there is a fix for that that pretty much fast forwards the 30 seconds instantly.

SeanB · March 16th, 2011, 07:40 PM

You can increase your channel switching speed if you disable the "native resolution" feature. When it's on, the receiver seeks out the proper display setting (1080, 720, etc) based on the broadcast and adjusts your picture. If you don't want it to do that, turn it off, and your switch speed may increase a bit. I'm not sure how much, but it should help a bit. Probably will never be as fast as cable, but it's worth a shot.

You can access it under Parental, Fav's & Setup - System Setup - HDTV - Video. then turn Native "off". Hope it helps.

March 2nd, 2011, 09:24 PM	#21
Tony G Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Downriver Posts: 12,116	I like the way my neighbor has a trampoline for his daughter and the rest of the high school cheerleaders to practice on. oops, wrong thread! g __________________ Deacon Jones “I don’t like that he hasn’t learned the right way to step on somebody,... You kick him, you don’t stomp him.”

March 4th, 2011, 11:33 AM	#30
Tony G Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Downriver Posts: 12,116	Well you have to be a little discreet with this going on next door. For some reason setting up the lawn chair with popcorn and soft drinks for an advantageous viewing position seems to be frowned on. So was holding up placards numbered 1-10 __________________ Deacon Jones “I don’t like that he hasn’t learned the right way to step on somebody,... You kick him, you don’t stomp him.”

March 4th, 2011, 06:35 PM	#32
JD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: My bags seem to always be packed, USA Posts: 8,093	I hope they are at least H.S. Seniors. __________________ The poster formerly known as tin mad dog.

March 4th, 2011, 06:50 PM	#33
Tony G Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Downriver Posts: 12,116	LOL They really do use the tramp all the time in the summer. You just get used to it but I do have to admit being distracted once or twice when they were jumping in halters and gym shorts. Oh well, life goes on. And no, I don't camp out to watch them, and not just because their brother is an Army Ranger with three tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. They're nice girls.. __________________ Deacon Jones “I don’t like that he hasn’t learned the right way to step on somebody,... You kick him, you don’t stomp him.”

March 5th, 2011, 06:26 AM	#34
WM Wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,285	Anybody know David Brandon's university email address? __________________ B10 titles: 42 - #1 all-time wins (903) #1 all-time winning percentage (.734)

March 3rd, 2011, 07:47 AM	#22
Jeff Buchanan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,548	Couple of things that are puzzling. Maybe someone can square me away here ..... I usually leave a window open on my laptop at work for this board and when I get a moment, I'll check in. There appears to be a time limit to how long you can stay logged in without any activity. It also seems to be pretty short. Any info on this feature??? As well, if I check in through another computer (different IP Address), the board does not recognize that I had already viewed posts and I have to view them all again to correct it from the new IP Address. Info on this???

March 3rd, 2011, 08:11 AM	#23
Tslisher Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wixom, MI Posts: 96	I like the format as well, much easier to post html links and pictures.

March 3rd, 2011, 09:18 AM	#25
Jeff Buchanan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,548	Thanks ..... I think I figured out that second one about 10 minutes ago. Yep, as long as you sign in it recognizes what you've already read regardless of computer.

March 4th, 2011, 11:07 AM	#26
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,455	I like the pictures of the naked women on the "hottie" thread . . . . . ...oops! Wrong forum---I thought I was on the worldcrossing Tiger's Forum

March 4th, 2011, 11:11 AM	#28
SeanB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 784	Never pegged you for a dirty ol' man, Rob!!

March 4th, 2011, 11:18 AM	#29
Rob F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SW Michigan. My 2nd Home is The Big House! Posts: 2,455	heh

March 5th, 2011, 06:57 AM	#35
Ghengis Jon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Holly Posts: 456	reality_challenged_bean_counter@umich.edu

March 5th, 2011, 09:06 AM	#36
lineygoblue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 5,375	How did you know that? __________________ "Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

March 5th, 2011, 09:14 AM	#37
Tony G Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Downriver Posts: 12,116	his phone Dave Brandon Director of Athletics 734-764-9416Looking at other U-M staff I would try dbrandon@umich.edu __________________ Deacon Jones “I don’t like that he hasn’t learned the right way to step on somebody,... You kick him, you don’t stomp him.”

March 16th, 2011, 11:56 AM	#38
Ghengis Jon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Holly Posts: 456	I'm surprised this is not "another insidious American plot". http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/15/wo...c=me&ref=world

March 16th, 2011, 03:49 PM	#39
Mackenzie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 530	IDK, if the Misc. thread is for all topics but.... I switched to Direct TV this past summer and am so annoyed at how long it takes for the system to switch stations. As I recalled, with Dish, the channel changes were significantly quicker. Is slow(er) channel switching the norm. Has anyone found a way to increase the channel switching speed? I was also annoyed with the 30 second advance, particularly when watching football. I hated watching the picture fast forward. However, I did discover, or rather the Direct TV tech discovered, that there is a fix for that that pretty much fast forwards the 30 seconds instantly.

March 16th, 2011, 07:40 PM	#40
SeanB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 784	You can increase your channel switching speed if you disable the "native resolution" feature. When it's on, the receiver seeks out the proper display setting (1080, 720, etc) based on the broadcast and adjusts your picture. If you don't want it to do that, turn it off, and your switch speed may increase a bit. I'm not sure how much, but it should help a bit. Probably will never be as fast as cable, but it's worth a shot. You can access it under Parental, Fav's & Setup - System Setup - HDTV - Video. then turn Native "off". Hope it helps.