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Ordered up stock, but I'll be swapping at least one drive with an SSD. Might swap them both. One will be for Mac OS the other for virtual machines. At various times I will be running windows 7, RHEL or CentOS and Solaris. Not all at once of course. The Unix flavors are for testing / education. I need to keep up to date on my skills.
I also upgraded the RAM (3rd party) to 16GB (Chipset maximum). Memory is Corsair and this is twice the officially supported amount. It should fly for my needs.
It'll be nice getting back to Mac, after an absence for a while. I like having Unix underneath it all and I often open a terminal session to do geek level work.
I just wish parallels desktop had a physical to virtual tool so I could copy the existing desktop win 7 instead of rebuilding. For the short term I might just use RDP.
Fun times.
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I also upgraded the RAM (3rd party) to 16GB (Chipset maximum). Memory is Corsair and this is twice the officially supported amount. It should fly for my needs.
It'll be nice getting back to Mac, after an absence for a while. I like having Unix underneath it all and I often open a terminal session to do geek level work.
I just wish parallels desktop had a physical to virtual tool so I could copy the existing desktop win 7 instead of rebuilding. For the short term I might just use RDP.
Fun times.
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I have to get used to hitting the apple button instead of the control key for a lot of keyboard shortcuts. I haven't used MacOS for a while, but it isn't taking much effort to get back on this bicycle. Forgot how much I like that there's a full featured Unix OS underneath the covers. As a full time Unix geek it's a nice perk. There are somethings that are just easier from a command prompt.
I've decided I'm just going to replace the boot drive with an SSD. The virtuals run fast enough off of the mechanical spindle and most of my work will be done in MacOS. Does anyone know if you can use Time machine to back up 2 drives seperately... I'd like to essentially have off-line mirrors. Copy the 128GB ssd to the other and copy the 500GB to the removed 500GB.
I changed the Downloads to go to the mechanical drive so that I don't have a lot of "junk" collecting on the SSD. I download a boatload o' stuff so it would needlessly fill up the SSD. That's next weekends project, after I get the logic board removal tool. Makes the process much easier.
Quite pleased with my purchase and working on getting a really clean installation. Leaning towards a quad monitor stand with 2 monitors, the laptop and the mini mounted on the various monitor mounts.
Rule of thumb these days, buy the maximum amount of memory your system supports, it's inexpensive and you'll appreciate it in the long run. But don't pay the Apple price$ on ram, buy 3rd party
I've decided I'm just going to replace the boot drive with an SSD. The virtuals run fast enough off of the mechanical spindle and most of my work will be done in MacOS. Does anyone know if you can use Time machine to back up 2 drives seperately... I'd like to essentially have off-line mirrors. Copy the 128GB ssd to the other and copy the 500GB to the removed 500GB.
I changed the Downloads to go to the mechanical drive so that I don't have a lot of "junk" collecting on the SSD. I download a boatload o' stuff so it would needlessly fill up the SSD. That's next weekends project, after I get the logic board removal tool. Makes the process much easier.
Quite pleased with my purchase and working on getting a really clean installation. Leaning towards a quad monitor stand with 2 monitors, the laptop and the mini mounted on the various monitor mounts.
Rule of thumb these days, buy the maximum amount of memory your system supports, it's inexpensive and you'll appreciate it in the long run. But don't pay the Apple price$ on ram, buy 3rd party
I have to get used to hitting the apple button instead of the control key for a lot of keyboard shortcuts. I haven't used MacOS for a while, but it isn't taking much effort to get back on this bicycle. Forgot how much I like that there's a full featured Unix OS underneath the covers. As a full time Unix geek it's a nice perk. There are somethings that are just easier from a command prompt.
I've decided I'm just going to replace the boot drive with an SSD. The virtuals run fast enough off of the mechanical spindle and most of my work will be done in MacOS. Does anyone know if you can use Time machine to back up 2 drives seperately... I'd like to essentially have off-line mirrors. Copy the 128GB ssd to the other and copy the 500GB to the removed 500GB.
I changed the Downloads to go to the mechanical drive so that I don't have a lot of "junk" collecting on the SSD. I download a boatload o' stuff so it would needlessly fill up the SSD. That's next weekends project, after I get the logic board removal tool. Makes the process much easier.
Quite pleased with my purchase and working on getting a really clean installation. Leaning towards a quad monitor stand with 2 monitors, the laptop and the mini mounted on the various monitor mounts.
Rule of thumb these days, buy the maximum amount of memory your system supports, it's inexpensive and you'll appreciate it in the long run. But don't pay the Apple price$ on ram, buy 3rd party
Having NEVER used OSX before I got the mbp, I was surprised how short of a time it took for me to get used to the command-key. Yet, when I go to a PC, I am still able to switch back.
I don't use the terminal much, but I have really loved the way OSX works as a GUI. And I have learned my fair share of keyboard shortcuts. I was amazed by how many shortcuts there are, particularly since my image of apple was ALWAYS about a strange mouse.
And the gestures in OSX on the magic trackpad are probably the most intuitive thing ever. I love it. And have external trackpads at home and at the office. Never use a real mouse anymore. I think you are going to be very pleased with the SSD - it will make that machine FLY. It has been the biggest surprise for me with the Air.
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Hello everyone, new guy here. I'm trying to solve problem I'm having with Dish bonus view channels. When I'm watching the bonus view channels then I switch back to regular dish channels, after few minutes the screen flips to black and after 30 seconds flips back to regular channels and continues to flip back and forth until I turn off TV. After I wait 30 minutes and turn back on , I can use regular channels again. So, its after I switch from bonus view channels to regular dish channels the problem starts. Been trying to fix this for a month, but no luck
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
Here what I've done.
i contacted Dish support and they sent me a new Joey3, but no help. Switched to a different HDMI input on TV, no help. Used different HDMI cable , no help. Used different electrical wall plug, no help.
Finally got a Dish tech to check it. He ran all systems check and was OK. Finally he brought in a small TV and plugged in the HDMI out from the Joey to the small TV. He could not get the problem to occur on his small TV, so the new Joey was working OK. So, then the problem must be myTV. He made some phone calls and came back with the answer that there must be a problem with the analog to digital switch in my TV. Has anyone ever heard of a problem like this, or is it time to be looking for a new TV? My tv LG OLED65C8PUA. TV has been trouble free til now. Thanks
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Pork shoulder, refried beans, cheddar and chopped green chile burrito with a pint of pale ale.
Its nice being able to have a pint with lunch during the week or whenever. I've been enjoying the retired life.
Its nice being able to have a pint with lunch during the week or whenever. I've been enjoying the retired life.
Congrats! I love retirement, no wake ups, no e-mails...Pork shoulder, refried beans, cheddar and chopped green chile burrito with a pint of pale ale.
Its nice being able to have a pint with lunch during the week or whenever. I've been enjoying the retired life.
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Leftovers for lunch, bacon wrapped salmon fillet from Saturday and a KFC thigh from Friday, Tea.
I had a very unusual but delicious 1/4lb hotdog with cream cheese, raspberry preserves and chopped Hatch green chile. It is an unlikely combination but it works.
New low power station has been granted by the FCC and the new call leter is K33OB-D on RF ch. 33.
Will run at 15 KW ERP, this one runs from the Westside same location as KWPL-LD a HC2 owned station.
It's going to be aimed at eastern part of Albuquerque, so it's tightly focused beam pattern.
This new station is owned by Digital Network and what kind of programmings is unkown at this time.
Will run at 15 KW ERP, this one runs from the Westside same location as KWPL-LD a HC2 owned station.
It's going to be aimed at eastern part of Albuquerque, so it's tightly focused beam pattern.
This new station is owned by Digital Network and what kind of programmings is unkown at this time.
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Yeah, there are some diginets like Heartland, Retro, The Family Channel diginetworks that we already have here in this market and we don't need duplicates, but bring the new diginets on like the Rev'n, Karate Acton movies, different kind of music videos on the new station. 
Yeah, there are some diginets like Heartland, Retro, The Family Channel diginetworks that we already have here in this market and we don't need duplicates, but bring the new diginets like Revn, Karate Acton movies, different kind of music videos on the new station.
I watch MovieSphere Gold channel a lot. Many recent movies on that digitnet
Yes that's a good channel MovieSphere, only thing is the missing CC on it. 
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Did anyone have a price increase today on their equipment? I own my VIP211k's, and they have been $5.00. My bill that I received last week shows the "add-ons" as being $5.00. However, I just logged into my Dish account, and my "add-ons" are now $10.00. Did the additional receivers go up by $5.00 recently?
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
As I mentioned, my last bill shows $5.00 and under the notes, nothing is mentioned about a price increase.
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However, when I make a change (tried to add the Columbian pack for $2 so I could generate my bill) and there is a new line - it says "Access for TV" - whereas previously that line item was not there. I hope they aren't charging $5.00 for the initial TV now...
Possibly. In theory, $9 of the base pack has a rental fee built in. But now is this $5 a chance to get a little more? I don't know for sure. According to chat, it is a glitch and will be resolved in a timely manner, but we shall see. Part of my thinks there is a going to be a new charge, whether it is now or this fall. Here in Illinois, the law requires we are given 30 days notice of any fee changes, but I have not been given anything.
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With the 1st Quarter Report just released, Dish lost another 180,000, now at 4.84 Million.
Sling now at 1.79 million subscribers, down approximately 190,000.
For comparison, YouTube TV now has about double the subscribers of Dish and Sling combined.
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Sling now at 1.79 million subscribers, down approximately 190,000.
For comparison, YouTube TV now has about double the subscribers of Dish and Sling combined.
DISH & Sling TV Lost Over 366,000 TV Subscribers In Just 3 Months | Cord Cutters News
EchoStar Corporation, the owner of the DISH Network satellite television service and the Sling TV streaming platform, continued to experience steep declines in its pay-television customer base during the first three months of 2026. The company reported a net loss of approximately 366,000 pay-TV...
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Hello again, haven't posted here in a while.
This morning, around 6:30am, I woke up and found the front panel lights on my HR44 on (I leave it off all the time as it is co-located with one of my Geminis).
Immediately thinking that either a reboot or power outage occurred, I checked the software version, and found that it's still the same release that was sent out last month.
I then ruled out a power outage by checking the clocks on my appliances and seeing that they're still correct (they reset when there's an outage, somewhat similar to the "blinking 12" on VCRs).
I then confirmed a reboot by checking the Upcoming Recordings (fka To-Do List) and seeing that the number was much lower than before (it always resets after a reboot).
I am definitely guessing what happened (and it may very well be actually what happened) is that the "Reset Required" prompt may have come up sometime overnight, and it eventually timed out and rebooted automatically. IIRC that prompt comes up when new software "plugins" have to be installed.
Would like to hear your thoughts, especially since I probably haven't talked to some of you reading this in a while (was a former CE member, left almost a year ago).
Thank you all in advance!
This morning, around 6:30am, I woke up and found the front panel lights on my HR44 on (I leave it off all the time as it is co-located with one of my Geminis).
Immediately thinking that either a reboot or power outage occurred, I checked the software version, and found that it's still the same release that was sent out last month.
I then ruled out a power outage by checking the clocks on my appliances and seeing that they're still correct (they reset when there's an outage, somewhat similar to the "blinking 12" on VCRs).
I then confirmed a reboot by checking the Upcoming Recordings (fka To-Do List) and seeing that the number was much lower than before (it always resets after a reboot).
I am definitely guessing what happened (and it may very well be actually what happened) is that the "Reset Required" prompt may have come up sometime overnight, and it eventually timed out and rebooted automatically. IIRC that prompt comes up when new software "plugins" have to be installed.
Would like to hear your thoughts, especially since I probably haven't talked to some of you reading this in a while (was a former CE member, left almost a year ago).
Thank you all in advance!
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