DeadlyDad commented on Verizon, It's Been 4 months, 16 days Since FiOS Was Installed. Where's My Free LCD TV?

"This has worked for me and others over and over: 1) Get a fax number for the appropriate department, preferably toll-free. 2) Type up a letter detailing what the problem is and what you want them to do about it."

DeadlyDad commented on DIY Pegboard Media Center

"One easy solution to getting components off of the peg board to increase airflow is to use small-diameter plastic pipe (1/8" Pex is good, but almost anything non-conductive will do)."

DeadlyDad commented on Your Gmail Feature Wishlist?

"(I haven't read all of the replies, so I'm probably repeating at least a dozen people.) 1) Better contact management."

DeadlyDad commented on Email This! Sends Selected Text via Right-Click

"It works perfectly, but if you use Gmail Manager (Great extension, BTW.), you will need to click on the GM account that you want to use first, then 'Email This' on the page that you want to send, to get it to use the right account."

DeadlyDad commented on Bocci Wallplugs: If Apple Designed a Power Outlet...

"@Chameleon8474: 10/3, actually, ('code' stands for "Can't Over-Do Economically" :grins:) and yes, it does take some practice (and needle-nosed visegrips both to do the twisting and as heatsinks) to do it right, but I find the results well worth it, though not practical, money-wise, for a contractor."

DeadlyDad commented on Bocci Wallplugs: If Apple Designed a Power Outlet...

"A good, solid, soldered union splice covered with two layers of flame-resistant heat shrink is the only way to go in my book."

DeadlyDad commented on Change Command Prompt's Default Font for Easier Reading

"Consolas is a very nice font..."

DeadlyDad commented on Get 91% Off Microsoft Office Ultimate

"People, people, people."

DeadlyDad commented on Lightning Review: Aluratek Wi-Fi Internet Radio Alarm Clock

"...or you could just power your mp3 player with AC, plug in an FM transmitter, and set your regular clock radio to the proper station."

DeadlyDad commented on Turn Your Point-and-Shoot into a Super-Camera

"@sirfice: Check out the scripts repository for various ways to do bracketing."