Whatcha Up To???

[KsK]

Guys I need computer help as I am very challenged. I have an old computer and I bought a new printer. A tech was helping me connect (wireless) when he said my license had expired three days ago.He wanted $300 to renew it for 3 years. I told him I would get back to him. Is this a scam? I have windows 8.

 

[w_r_ranch]

I've never seen WIN8. I can set you up with Linux & you'll never look back!!! If you want to see the setup/'look & feel', you can come here & see ours.

No cost & easy to use/maintain compared to MS.

 

[KsK]

I've never seen WIN8. I can set you up with Linux & you'll never look back!!! If you want to see the setup/'look & feel', you can come here & see ours.

No cost & easy to use/maintain compared to MS.

I really appreciate the offer. Unfortunately my traveling has been limited to doctors and hospitals for the last two months, caring for the wife. I see a Windows 11 home on Amazon for $119. Would that be a good buy?

 

[w_r_ranch]

I see a Windows 11 home on Amazon for $119. Would that be a good buy?[/quote}

Not to me. I avoid MS, period.

 

[Ibtsoom]

Sounds like a scam to me.. Microsoft does charge for certain things though.. did he specifically say what license it was that had expired? As I recall, the only thing I pay for now annually is Microsoft office. As opposed to just upgrading windows, I'd just look at getting a new machine if you can swing it. Are you using a laptop or a desktop? You can find a software equipped laptop for not much more than upgrading software these days..

 

[KsK]

I ended up dropping the laptop off at a shop in Columbus. It was a scam. The guy said there is no license needed for a printer. I have Windows 10.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Fed the cattle & put out another roll of hay.

Made a sirloin roast with onions, potatoes, celery & carrots for our suppers.

Mrs Ranch made a spice cake for our desserts.

Continued repainting the porch posts that I chauked earlier.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Did the weekly grocery shopping.

Made 30 English muffins per Mrs. Ranch's request.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Fed the cattle.

Made a pot of pinto beans.

 

[wolffman]

Started clearing off the shop pad I put in a few years back. All the fill should be fully settled.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Made vegetable/beef/barley soup out of the remains of the sirloin roast.

Watered the porch pots & hanging baskets.

 

[wolffman]

Finally finished this large 3D printed T-Rex I started on a long time ago for the kiddos



.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Fed the cattle & put out another roll of hay.

Picked up a load of cattle feed.

Picked up my shredder after repair.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Cut the grass.

Watered the pots & hanging baskets on the porches.

Ordered blades & a few other parts for the garden tractor, it's almost that time of year...

 

[wolffman]

Voted

 

[w_r_ranch]

Fed the cattle.

R&R the valve for the front water trough.

R&R the filter & topped off the salt in the well house. We should be good until March...

 

[w_r_ranch]

Got 2 loads (28 yds) of select fill delivered this morning.

Sold 2 breeder bulls (to be picked up next week).

 

[w_r_ranch]

Fed the cattle.

Finished spreading the remaining pea gravel in front of the garage.

Started spreading the select fill around the septic tank's sprinkler heads, the water troughs & the gate areas in the pastures.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Continued spreading the select fill. Finished the water trough areas, replacing the float valves/hoses & then partially refilling them to see how the settle. Also started filling in the armadillo burrows.

Got 2 lbs of pinto beans seasoned up & soaking for tomorrow. This is for the 'boys' as I expect them to get in late from their west Texas hunt.

 

[wolffman]

Made a batch of these for a customer. He’s gonna give them to his clients.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Got the pinto beans going & finished it with 2 lbs of sliced smoked sausage. Took it down to them as soon as they got home. Justin got his 1st buck so he's stoked, LOL!!!

Fed the cattle.

 

[w_r_ranch]

Put out another roll of hay ahead in the rain.

Continued spreading the select fill around the stone walls. I had to quit when the rain arrived.

Got the head of Justin's buck to skull mount for him. I put it under an empty molasses tub for the bugs to clean off.

 

[KsK]

Y’all know I’m technology challenged. A friend gave me his old HP printer.He had it wireless. Can I use it connecting it to my computer with a USB cord?

 

[wolffman]

Y’all know I’m technology challenged. A friend gave me his old HP printer.He had it wireless. Can I use it connecting it to my computer with a USB cord?

Sure

 

[KsK]

I want to take second a thank everyone with the answers to my questions. I’m not on here a lot anymore as I am pretty tied up with the wife’s health.She had her third brain surgery last week since September.We are now home. For the first time in years I do not have a Fall garden but will keep up with you guys.I really enjoy the site.