Update on mineself or living in the fast lane at a slow pace.
Did ya miss me? I did...lol
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 by Uvah | Discussion: Community
Hi folks, I'm back. Don't everyone run and hide now. I know its been awhile but....here I are. So, what's goin' on with me? Still in my place, still got mine roof. I'm collecting social security now, got me a bank account, a few bucks saved up. Gee, I feel like a real person...again. Lol Don't have another laptop yet but I'm working on it. My little Acer, the hard drive is on its way out. I plan on finding a new one for it. Everything else works and I'm quite fond of it. The very first laptop I had I took apart some time ago and took it into the shop on Saturday to see if it could be saved, nope. It'll cost more to fix it than its worth and no guarantees after that. I had another one, an Inspiron someone gave me, that I let them recycle too. I saved the hard drive and memory from my first one. I have one more, a Compac, that I have a hard drive for, I think, plus memory. I'm going to take that to the shop and see what's up. If it isn't too much I'll get it fixed. As for a newbie, now that I have the monthly income (rent comes right off the top automatically) I plan on saving until I have enough to get the machine I want. No cheap nonsense either, I like Toshiba and will most likely go that way. I figure by the time I'm ready the dinkleberries at MS will have gotten their act together (wishful thinking?) with regards to Windows 10. I still have Win 7's installation disc and plan on doing a dual boot or if the one I bring in works keep 7 on that and still go for the newbie. It will take some time but hey, I'm in no hurry.
So. how's life at the asylum? Everybody doing their thing still? I kinda miss all the stuff that goes on here. Has Kitty come back with those luscious creations of hers? Lightstar still bangin' out the WB's? I swear that guy's a machine in disguise. How about newbies? Get some more to come join the fun? And how about the cap'n...starkers still denying that his intake of cabbage was responsible for all the pollution in China? Has he bagged any bankers lately? And did Jafo finally get to sit in the cockpit of one of his creations? How about DB? Still complaining about having to clean his screen after somebody cracked a bad joke when he wasn't looking? Jeez! I missed you guys
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Reply #23 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 7:40 AM
I sprayed the entire drive with WD-40 and wiped it clean. The laptop has been working fine for the last 3 months, lol
The 'WD' in WD40 stands for 'water displacement'. Its most common use is for displacing water from a wet engine's electrics so it can restart....and/or as a fixer of squeaky hinges [it's a light lubricant]. It doesn't really classify as a contact cleaner for electronics...
As to my comment every techs worse nightmare. Not a good contact cleaner because it will leave a oily film behind and will attract dirt, that is why I wiped it clean with a rag so I could remove the remaining residue. Here are some myths and facts. http://wd40.com/cool-stuff/myths-legends-fun-facts#fish
Reply #24 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 7:49 AM
Having spent from 1968-2002 working in injection moulding with tools upto 8.5 tons , I can tell you that we loved WD40 if a tool was in trouble one of the first thing out thebox would be the WD40 it was a tool saver and if the tool costs £250,000 (garden Chair) saving it was very important I can tell you 
Reply #25 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 8:05 AM
Having spent from 1968-2002 working in injection moulding with tools upto 8.5 tons , I can tell you that we loved WD40 if a tool was in trouble one of the first thing out thebox would be the WD40 it was a tool saver and if the tool costs £250,000 (garden Chair) saving it was very important I can tell you
I use it all the time for many things. one of my favorite uses is to remove Duct Tape residue. After you remove the tape there is often crap left behind so I spray it and let it set a minute, you can then wipe the surface clean.
Reply #27 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:35 PM
WD-40 is good but duck tape is better. It doesn't run or leave behind oily stuff. Just don't try to peel it off. OUCH! Good to see (relatively speaking lol) you guys again. Did some puttering too and running around doin' other stuff but getting to the point where I can reach into my pocket and pull out a buck, priceless IMO. Looking into getting a big screen TV and no...not a Samsung. I'd be too tempted to tell Uncle am where he can stick...never mind. This from Kmart. They have a lease program where you can lease a big screen TV for not much every month with an option to buy it. All those monthly payments go towards the cost of the TV, providing you go with the plan. Guess what...I can actually afford it. If it can double as a monitor all the better. No more watching vids on a little TV that you have to sit practically on top to see and hear it. Lol
Reply #28 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:38 PM
I use it all the time for many things. one of my favorite uses is to remove Duct Tape residue. After you remove the tape there is often crap left behind so I spray it and let it set a minute, you can then wipe the surface clean.
Now who would've thought I'd stumble across that tip on WinCustomize? 
Thanks for that, as much Duct Tape as I use, I'll get some mileage out of that one. 
Come on back Uvah, don't leave us hanging.
Edit: Well there you are Uvah, popped back in while I was typing. Hello again.
Reply #31 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 5:01 PM
Starkers, ya know WD-40 will remove lipstick... from uh,......well,
Well there ya go... not that I've ever needed to remove lipstick from there or anywhere else. 
What does that say about my past g/fs? They were either cheap or plain couldn't afford it. 
Seriously, though, WD40 has a multitude of uses... many that were not even thought of when the product was developed/released. In fact, my sister once sent me an email with a 1001 uses foe WD40. I no longer have it - reformats/drive failures, etc - but I'll ask to see if she still has it.
In any event, 'tis bloody marvellous stuff.
Reply #32 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 6:03 PM
almost posted a thread wondering if anyone had heard from you lately, glad you beat me to the punch.
Reply #33 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 6:32 PM
starkers... 1001 uses. lol. How about 2,000+? In alphabetical order for your convenience...
http://wd40.com/files/pdf/wd-40_2042538679.pdf
Reply #34 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 8:04 PM
Well there ya go... not that I've ever needed to remove lipstick from there or anywhere else.
What does that say about my past g/fs? They were either cheap or plain couldn't afford it.
Hmmm...maybe lipstick hadn't been invented yet?
LOLOLOLOL! 
Just kidding...I think we're around the same age.
Reply #35 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 9:05 PM
Well there ya go... not that I've ever needed to remove lipstick from there or anywhere else.
What does that say about my past g/fs? They were either cheap or plain couldn't afford it.
Hmmm...maybe lipstick hadn't been invented yet?
LOLOLOLOL!
Just kidding...I think we're around the same age.
Hehe, back when I first started dating, lips were only just coming into fashion. Lipstick came much later.
Age-wise, I'll be 62 in 42 days... tho mentally I'm still a teenager, and physically I feel 92... damned arthritis and all that.
Reply #36 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 9:20 PM
Yep, I just turned 64.
And I feel just as you,....mentally I refuse to age, but the body, it galloped past my actual age long ago. Some days I hurt in places where I didn't even know I had places!
Reply #37 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 9:41 PM
starkers... 1001 uses. lol. How about 2,000+? In alphabetical order for your convenience...
http://wd40.com/files/pdf/wd-40_2042538679.pdf
Yeah, that's it.... downloaded and saved in docs + backup drive. TYVM.
Reply #38 Thursday, April 9, 2015 8:30 AM
I've used WD40 for decades to remove stickers and glue residue from plastics.
Back in the day, everything had a price sticker on it, often in a most visible spot. I also find it handy for removing the "full coverage" stickers and such that OEM PC builders seem so fond of plastering everywhere.Just dampen the sticker and it will come right off with a bit of a soak. Another tip, it works great for removing chain lube from bike paint and chrome. When finished, a quick wipe with a paper towel and glass cleaner will clean off the WD40 without smearing the gummy lube and goo all over the place.
Reply #39 Thursday, April 9, 2015 2:13 PM
starkers... 1001 uses. lol. How about 2,000+? In alphabetical order for your convenience...
http://wd40.com/files/pdf/wd-40_2042538679.pdf
Leave it to the doc to find the good stuff. Speaking of which......went to the computer doc today. Total cost to fix the laptop, $250.00, well within my price range. Just needed a new screen. HD is 100%, memory's good, everythings good. Guys gonna return it to factory specs no charge. Another good part, he's willing to hold it till the end of the month. Has Win 7 home premium installed, another plus. Second plus, picked up a 19 inch TV/Monitor for $50.00, not too shabby. Gonna have some toys to play with. Yaaay me!
Reply #40 Thursday, April 9, 2015 9:11 PM
It's good to see that you're back again and in good spirits and health. I've been wondering about you.
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Reply #21 Wednesday, April 8, 2015 2:40 AM
Starkers, ya know WD-40 will remove lipstick... from uh,......well, anything ya need lipstick taken off of! Handy stuff. If something doesn't move, and it's supposed to, use WD-40. If it moves and it isn't supposed to, use duct tape!