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by Jim » 18 Jun 2008, 09:23 » in Watering Hole

This is the running list of the current Sponsors. Help support TinBoats.net by supporting these guys first if you are shopping for similar products....

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Building Another One

by KMixson » 09 Jun 2022, 15:29

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I am in the process of researching computer parts now to build another desktop computer for myself. I built my first one in 2003 and my current one...

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Well, things have been moving faster than I thought it would in my build. I have found some good deals on the parts needed and have put it together...

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05 Jul 2022, 11:36
Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops have their Garmin ECHOMAP UHD fishfinders on sale

by silentbravo » 14 Mar 2022, 21:19

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Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops have their Garmin ECHOMAP UHD fishfinders on sale

Most notable are the Echomap UHD series, great units. I bought one...

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I was in BassPro yesterday and saw the LiveScope on sale. The replacement one coming out is going to be about 1700. I'd like to have one but even on...

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18 Mar 2022, 14:20
Check Engine Light

by KMixson » 15 May 2017, 06:42
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I have a problem with my car that I have never heard of anyone having with their car before and I am a mechanic. As I drive to work from my...

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This is convenient because it allows you to keep warehouse records, calculate the cost of repair/restoration work, generate and issue invoices, acts,...
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12 Jan 2022, 15:52
EMAIL NOT WORKING

by BAY BEAGLE » 20 Dec 2021, 00:16

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Here I am on a BOAT FORUM, asking for help on my computer. But hay ..... it's what links Us.
My problem: on all my devices, tablet and two cell...

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Thanks Folks - got it ...... not sure how & why - Uninstalled the apps, reinstalled - works better .... I can see all my email accounts on one page -...

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20 Dec 2021, 18:04
REALLY large fonts on a chromebook?

by richg99 » 23 Jan 2020, 09:56

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I am trying to simply print out all 26 letters and numbers from 1 through 10 using a font large enough to fill a standard 8.5x11 page. Almost any...

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I personally like such fonts even though I have read on many forums that others do not support them. In general, I always try to follow on different...

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28 May 2021, 09:15
Linux anyone?

by LOWEBIGJON » 30 Sep 2011, 21:48
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I have been using Linux for a few years now, there are many Linux distro's out there, it not hard to use and most of all it's free and you don't get...

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I'm using Linux at the advice of my computer savvy kid. It hangs up all the time & wants to be updated weekly. Still like it better than windows 10.
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07 Oct 2020, 13:24
MacBook OS Update Warning

by LDUBS » 04 Dec 2019, 12:49

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I'm not in any way tech savvy and I don't want to be. I just want to turn on the computer and use it. I guess everyone was warned about this a long...

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I guess I should start paying attention to that stuff. Haha

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09 Dec 2019, 19:57
spll chking not wrking on sme sites

by richg99 » 17 Jul 2019, 19:13

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Spell checking GRAMMARLY isn't working on a specific site.
(BassBoatCentral)

It used to work there and then, one day, it stopped. Grammarly works...

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My spell checker in the Opera browser works fine there.

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03 Sep 2019, 20:29
New marine hand held gps recommended??

by Buzzbait » 17 Jun 2019, 16:48

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I'm in market for a new handheld GPS for boat and am overwhelmed with it...so many different reveiws that are somewhat contradictory.. I'm going nuts...

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Yep, if that is all you are looking for, the Navionics app on a smart phone works great. I think it's $15.

If you do not use a smart phone, and do...

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01 Jul 2019, 09:54
Backup Win / Dos script

by gnappi » 14 Mar 2019, 11:42
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All my professional and personal life I've been using RAID, as well as cloned drives, and daily a backup script to keep my ~120 gigs of
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there’s no going back...at least, with a simple script like the one you provided.

I rarely attack people but you make it tempting :-)

My script is...
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13 Apr 2019, 09:10
Now it's my E-MAIL

by HANGEYE » 09 Feb 2017, 16:55

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When I go to my E-MAIL, it askes me to enter my Network Password. When I do it says Login Failed. Maybe I forgt my password or something. With my...

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Google has really good spam filters, the only things that come through are things i've legitmately asked for. Stuff like cheaper than dirt fliers,...

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27 Mar 2019, 10:23
Mac Supports Windows Now!

by LDUBS » 18 Jul 2017, 18:30

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LOL!

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Heyyy... that's a GR8 use for my rusty Ipod :-) Jeez, I have no idea why I keep that around.

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07 Jul 2018, 09:08
Just Downloaded Windows 10

by KMixson » 12 Aug 2015, 18:58
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I just downloaded Windows 10 today and my 2nd monitor would not connect to my CPU's video card. I downloaded the new Windows 10 drivers for my card...

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Just after your post I too went to Linux (mint) and I am so happy I did.
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02 Jul 2018, 11:04
Help with Hard drive install

by lovedr79 » 24 Mar 2016, 08:06

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well the hard drive in my laptop died. so pulled the hard drive out of my old laptop where the mother board died last spring stuck it in. problem:...

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I own an Android pad. My wife owns an IPad. I have a Notebook for heavy usage, like doing my taxes.

I also own a Chromebook. Real keyboard; low...

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21 Jun 2017, 12:29
Internet Explorer

by HANGEYE » 09 May 2016, 23:27

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My computer just stops (freezes up) then I get a box in the middle of the screen that says Internet Explorer is not responding . I have to wait for a...

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IEX is and always has been a POS. ANYTHING is better. I've used Firefox since it was called Netscape Navigator, never looked back.

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02 Jun 2017, 21:34
Anti-virus opinions

by hossthehermit » 05 Nov 2011, 07:32
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Wifey bought a new computer last spring, came with 6 months of Norton installed, it's down to 3 days, they want her to re-up. I know there are many...

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I use the paid version of Malwarebytes. I also like the Sophos Virus Removal Tool.
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21 May 2017, 19:48
Sitting in Class this week

by Jim » 29 Mar 2017, 09:31

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Tough to sit in a week long class when your used to a daily routine. This is actually more tiring.

Im taking a Cloud security class called the...

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One of my first ever jobs was as an IBM mainframe operator back in 1979 for a large UK bookies. We input the data on punchcards and 12 inch reel to...

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30 Mar 2017, 21:28
Amazon Fire Tablet

by Jim » 05 Feb 2017, 07:01

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Whats the story with these things? They seem super cheap for $40

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Look what you get for $40

Beautiful 7 IPS display and 1.3 GHz quad-core...

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I use some of the free download sites, but they don't include popular authors/titles. If there are places that do that, then I am not aware of them.

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08 Feb 2017, 22:07
LOWRANCE IP ADDRESS PROBLEM

by bptjr » 08 Jan 2017, 18:49

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I am trying to use a tp link router ,with a lowrance Ethernet cable that I cut one end off and installed rj45 connector on, to make my lowrance hds...

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Moving and bumping this! Hope you get this resolved!

Jim

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12 Jan 2017, 06:51
Build or buy?

by fish2keel » 11 Sep 2011, 23:44
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Hey guys,

Im looking for some help. I am good with electronics but have no clue really what I need for a gaming system. Im looking to run the new...

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Building your own computer has advantages and disadvantages. If you enjoy the challenge, try building one. Some like to build their own fishing rods,...
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12 Dec 2016, 08:46
IT Guys - Splunk users?

by Jim » 12 Jun 2013, 20:17

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Anyone on board?

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I'm the server security admin and spent a great deal of time investigating SIEM solutions working with our desktop and network security admins....

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03 Aug 2016, 22:32
Password Managers?

by KMixson » 17 May 2016, 06:59

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Does anyone use password manager apps? How safe are they? I am looking to get started using one. I have hundreds of passwords and am having a hard...

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I still use Keepass, a great free password vault by the way, at work, but switched to LastPass last year.

The convenience of secure passwords stored...

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03 Aug 2016, 21:43
GPS

by putback » 26 Jul 2016, 20:16

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I have a Garmin nuvu 50 LM GPS. 3 yrs old never used. I've been searching the net to see if there is any way it can be utilized on a boat for...

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With regard to the Navionics app....even if you do not have a smart phone for use on the water, you might see if you can load it onto your home...

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29 Jul 2016, 14:59
Any Tablet users?

by wasilvers » 13 Dec 2011, 14:02

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If so, can you give a short review of it? I'm looking and am curious what others are liking/disliking about what they have.

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When you're at a store, looking at tablets, have them take it outside and view it in daylight.

I find the ipad is best, but worst for wanting it to...

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28 Oct 2015, 06:01
PDF Editor

by gillhunter » 12 Jun 2015, 07:46

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Does anyone have a recommendation for free PDF Editor software. I would like to be able to edit some PDFs occasionally, but don't want to spend $ if...

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I use Inkscape. It's GNU license freeware, no SPAM. I've used it for about 5 or 6 years now. It has about 80-90% of the capabilities of Illustrator,...

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04 Aug 2015, 16:43

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