The Front Porch

[wxntrafficfan]

Well the problem is, I have dropped it too many times and have used it well beyond its capabilities far too much. When I was in the market for my desktop, and the same with my laptop, the one thing I didn't care about was the processor. I now regret that. From what I have seen, AMD Athlon processors are horrible.

I bought my laptop on my 16th birthday, so the HP 1 year warranty expired on Thursday. I knew I was smart in buying a 2 year warranty through Staples.

[Mike M]

My desktop, which has an Athlon processor, works fine for the most part with my tuner, especially seeing how it's five years old and only a solo processor. When this one dies I'll probably look at one that's more suited for professional video use since I'd probably need one for my future plans.

[wxntrafficfan]

My desktop, which has an Athlon processor, works fine for the most part with my tuner, especially seeing how it's five years old and only a solo processor. When this one dies I'll probably look at one that's more suited for professional video use since I'd probably need one for my future plans.

Well from what you've told me, you don't record TWC much at all anymore, and probably don't have your tuner open that often. You also have to realize how I am with my computers. I absolutely hate missing anything (meaning, songs I like when I'm in a new location, or an error). So thus, I'm not able to give my laptop too many breaks or much of one when I'm in a hotel. I like to multi-task with everything... computers included. Sometimes when I've got my tuner open, I'll have AIM open chatting, or I'll be using the internet while listening to a video, etc. You get the picture.

[Mike M]

If you plan to buy a computer that's good for what you plan to do, be prepared to spend a LOT of money.

[jtmal0723]

Worked on some HTML today and came up with this.

It seems when I overlay 7 layers onto an HTML file (more towards CSS), it locks the browser up for a sec (for me at least).

Seven 3400x1600 images layered over top of each other in any browser causes a huge spike in memory usage to store it all. The spike in memory causes more CPU cycles to be used, thus the slower the browser will get until you close that tab.

[TWCToday]

Not wearing contacts... I heard a lot of rumors of how they cause diseases, plus I can't stand putting something into my eye... it gives me that awkward feeling.

My friend told me he wore glasses that supposedly help improve your vision and it worked for him. I'll have to look at those.

That is completely false. Take them out and clean them and you will never have any problems. I have long term ones and can leave them in for weeks. Glasses that can improve your vision sound bogus to me. Laser surgery is the best way to go. I hope to have it done very soon. Ill be getting my eyes checked out for it in a few weeks. Only problem I have had with my eye occurred when a piece of debris got in my eye and I got a corneal ulcer( not contact related) . <- Most painful thing you will ever experience

[phw115wvwx]

I've worn glasses since 7th grade as I never could put things in my eyes.  Just eye drops alone were a pain to me, so I'm happy with my choice.  Martin, I don't want to even know how bad a corneal ulcer can be.

[TWCToday]

Sorry that I haven't been around a lot over the past few days guys. I have a had practice graduations, piano recitals and Harborfest (big local festival) thats been keeping me busy. Ill try to catch up on everything

[wxmediafan]

Sorry that I haven't been around a lot over the past few days guys. I have a had practice graduations, piano recitals and Harborfest (big local festival) thats been keeping me busy. Ill try to catch up on everything

How exciting!  When do you graduate?
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I am without a car for a while.  My transmission is basically shot, and my car is sitting at a random gas station 2 1/2 hours from my house.  My parents are headed up there today to get it with a dolly, and hopefully we can find out exactly what's wrong and (hopefully) get it fixed.

 Aside from my car problems, I rode my first rollercoaster(s) this weekend at SixFlags.  WHAT A RUSH! I loved it!

[Zach]

My family should hopefully be getting the FiOS data plan sometime this week!! Can't get the TV yet until our 2-year contract with DirecTV expires (when we got our HD service).

[gt1racerlHDl]

My family should hopefully be getting the FiOS data plan sometime this week!! Can't get the TV yet until our 2-year contract with DirecTV expires (when we got our HD service).

Your parent's should be able to cancel the remainder of the contract? to get fios

[Localonthe8s]

School is officially over!

[WeatherWitness]

School is officially over!

Took awhile...just kidding, you all start late and end late.

[Mike M]

3 more days

[Zach]

My family should hopefully be getting the FiOS data plan sometime this week!! Can't get the TV yet until our 2-year contract with DirecTV expires (when we got our HD service).

Your parent's should be able to cancel the remainder of the contract? to get fios

Not without them charging us.