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![]() "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... How can I find out what program(s) are running "in the background" so to speak? Reason I ask is that I routinely put this thing in "standby" mode when I am not using it and it normally shuts down the display, hard drive and cooling fans until I hit the "enter" key when I want to use it again and then it springs back to life. Every once in a while though, it shuts down normally to "standby", but then starts up again by itself. The only way to stop this is to completely go through a "turn off" cycle and then restart again. After that, it's good for another week or so until it begins to start up by itself again. I suspect a program is running in the background, because when I do a complete shutdown, I see a brief window indicating that something is shutting down, before the computer goes through it's normal "shutting windows down" cycle. OS is Windows XP SP2. Hope this question makes sense. I'd like to open something to see what is running. Eisboch I have a pdf article from Tech Republic that lists XP services which can safely be disabled. Want it emailed? raises hand cof42_AT_embarqmail.com db~much obliged. |
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"Eisboch" wrote in message ... "JimH" wrote in message ... How about the recommended type cable to connect HDTV to a Blu Ray? HDMI? Definitely, if for nothing less than reducing the amount of wires. HDMI carries both the video and digital audio in one connection. I just finished completely redoing my system using HDMI cables where ever possible. I have a Denon A/V receiver that does all the audio and video switching. I have a regular DVD/CD player, the new Blu-Ray player, a SACD player, a Sirius receiver, the Comcast HD TV receiver and a turntable all connected to the Denon (which powers the various speakers). Then, I have a 35 foot HDMI cable that connects from the Denon "Monitor Out" connector to the HDMI HD input on the Samsung monitor. This way, whenever you select a video source on the Denon, it's video (and audio if you want to) is automatically connected to the Samsung. Like many modern A/V receivers, the Denon allows you to assign and rename the inputs, so I have programmed it so if I select the Blu-Ray player, "Blu-Ray" is displayed on the Denon. Same with "Sirius" or "HD-TV" or "SACD. The Denon also allows you to set up different surround parameters and other audio setting adjustments individually for each source which is nice because you can fine tune the sound for each source and don't have to keep adjusting it. HDMI cables are pricey, but worth it, IMO. Best quality image transfer and reduces the amount of cables. Eisboch Thanks for the advice. The first HDMI cable I bought (the one that was packed with the TV was too short), I couldn't believe the price. There's nothing about the cable itself that would command the price it does. |
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"D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote in message
... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... How can I find out what program(s) are running "in the background" so to speak? Reason I ask is that I routinely put this thing in "standby" mode when I am not using it and it normally shuts down the display, hard drive and cooling fans until I hit the "enter" key when I want to use it again and then it springs back to life. Every once in a while though, it shuts down normally to "standby", but then starts up again by itself. The only way to stop this is to completely go through a "turn off" cycle and then restart again. After that, it's good for another week or so until it begins to start up by itself again. I suspect a program is running in the background, because when I do a complete shutdown, I see a brief window indicating that something is shutting down, before the computer goes through it's normal "shutting windows down" cycle. OS is Windows XP SP2. Hope this question makes sense. I'd like to open something to see what is running. Eisboch I have a pdf article from Tech Republic that lists XP services which can safely be disabled. Want it emailed? raises hand cof42_AT_embarqmail.com db~much obliged. It's on the way. Don't disable lots of stuff at once. Proceed slowly, and watch for any negative effects. |
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![]() "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "D-unit" cof42_AT_embarqmail.com wrote in message ... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "Eisboch" wrote in message ... How can I find out what program(s) are running "in the background" so to speak? Reason I ask is that I routinely put this thing in "standby" mode when I am not using it and it normally shuts down the display, hard drive and cooling fans until I hit the "enter" key when I want to use it again and then it springs back to life. Every once in a while though, it shuts down normally to "standby", but then starts up again by itself. The only way to stop this is to completely go through a "turn off" cycle and then restart again. After that, it's good for another week or so until it begins to start up by itself again. I suspect a program is running in the background, because when I do a complete shutdown, I see a brief window indicating that something is shutting down, before the computer goes through it's normal "shutting windows down" cycle. OS is Windows XP SP2. Hope this question makes sense. I'd like to open something to see what is running. Eisboch I have a pdf article from Tech Republic that lists XP services which can safely be disabled. Want it emailed? raises hand cof42_AT_embarqmail.com db~much obliged. It's on the way. Don't disable lots of stuff at once. Proceed slowly, and watch for any negative effects. Roger that. db |
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On Jan 30, 8:06*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:5vr0q3l87h9rsu3et1ui75edsrslq955db@4ax .com... $99 dollars for the exact same cable I got from Global Computer for $6.95. No wonder Best Buy is making money. *:) Blame Monster. *They've successfully created an image, convincing many that their cables are superior for everything that passes electrons. * I "love" seeing their audio interconnect cables with the little arrows indicating the "direction" of signal flow. Eisboch You're kidding right? Do they really have a direction arrow??!! |
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On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:55:33 -0500, John H.
wrote: On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:06:39 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message . .. $99 dollars for the exact same cable I got from Global Computer for $6.95. No wonder Best Buy is making money. :) Blame Monster. They've successfully created an image, convincing many that their cables are superior for everything that passes electrons. I "love" seeing their audio interconnect cables with the little arrows indicating the "direction" of signal flow. Eisboch Tom, if you're watching, which cables did you get from Global Computer. The 15' HDMI cables were $39.95 or thereabouts. ( http://tinyurl.com/3yvrfu ) I bought the computer in August, so it would have been in August that I bought the cable. It's was 6' Cables To Go and I just looked at the receipt - $6.95 plus $3.95 shipping and handling. It might have been on sale - that I can't tell you. Even so - for a 6' cable at $19.95, it's still a deal compared to Best Buy. |
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... On Jan 30, 8:06 am, "Eisboch" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:5vr0q3l87h9rsu3et1ui75edsrslq955db@4ax .com... $99 dollars for the exact same cable I got from Global Computer for $6.95. No wonder Best Buy is making money. :) Blame Monster. They've successfully created an image, convincing many that their cables are superior for everything that passes electrons. I "love" seeing their audio interconnect cables with the little arrows indicating the "direction" of signal flow. Eisboch You're kidding right? Do they really have a direction arrow??!! ============== Some do. Monster's an awful company anyway. http://corpreform.typepad.com/corpre..._is_a_fri.html |
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![]() wrote in message ... On Jan 30, 8:06 am, "Eisboch" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:5vr0q3l87h9rsu3et1ui75edsrslq955db@4ax .com... $99 dollars for the exact same cable I got from Global Computer for $6.95. No wonder Best Buy is making money. :) Blame Monster. They've successfully created an image, convincing many that their cables are superior for everything that passes electrons. I "love" seeing their audio interconnect cables with the little arrows indicating the "direction" of signal flow. Eisboch You're kidding right? Do they really have a direction arrow??!! Yep. The "high-end", super deluxe, audiophile quality ones do. I have a few that I bought just to try. There are those that analyze such things and claim the interconnect cables have been "corrected" for the change in characteristic impedance along the length of the cable. I don't buy it because at audio frequencies, there is not much electromagnetic lines of force being developed and the reactance of the cable is virtually zero. Eisboch |
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On Jan 30, 9:57*am, wrote:
On Jan 30, 8:06*am, "Eisboch" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:5vr0q3l87h9rsu3et1ui75edsrslq955db@4ax .com... $99 dollars for the exact same cable I got from Global Computer for $6.95. No wonder Best Buy is making money. *:) Blame Monster. *They've successfully created an image, convincing many that their cables are superior for everything that passes electrons. * I "love" seeing their audio interconnect cables with the little arrows indicating the "direction" of signal flow. Eisboch You're kidding right? Do they really have a direction arrow??!! mine does not... yes, I have a monster cable, but it's branding is nothing like Monster energy drink, My kids motocross equipment is branded, and boy I gotta' tell you, it looks great, but you pay for the logo's... |
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On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:59:48 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:55:33 -0500, John H. wrote: On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:06:39 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... $99 dollars for the exact same cable I got from Global Computer for $6.95. No wonder Best Buy is making money. :) Blame Monster. They've successfully created an image, convincing many that their cables are superior for everything that passes electrons. I "love" seeing their audio interconnect cables with the little arrows indicating the "direction" of signal flow. Eisboch Tom, if you're watching, which cables did you get from Global Computer. The 15' HDMI cables were $39.95 or thereabouts. ( http://tinyurl.com/3yvrfu ) I bought the computer in August, so it would have been in August that I bought the cable. It's was 6' Cables To Go and I just looked at the receipt - $6.95 plus $3.95 shipping and handling. It might have been on sale - that I can't tell you. Even so - for a 6' cable at $19.95, it's still a deal compared to Best Buy. You're right. Thanks. -- John H |
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