WNCKen

@WNCKen (32)

United States • Age 57

Joined myLot 16 years ago

www.kenpotts.com

WNCKen's Responses

Would you spend 200$ for OS?

bikespot @bikespot (483) • Canada 3 May 08

If i build my own computer it will not come with its own operating system. I recently looked to see what windows vista OS was selling for. Some of them are only 150$ , but if you want premium you looking at least 200$ for...

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WNCKen You know, the Vista Home Premium is probably good enough for your needs. And as someone already said, you really should check out Ubutu 8.04 - it's really nice! I've installed it on my desktop and my laptop. It can co-exist with Windows and installation of a...

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bought a computer on ebay, never owned a mac...

bcote212 @bcote212 (1112) • United States 1 May 08

I just recieved yesterday a computer that I bought on ebay for only $5! I am pretty excited, because I did not have a computer at my home, and was usually only online at the office. My question is: I have never owned a Mac before,...

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WNCKen bcote, It's an older machine, similar to an older Windows-compatible Pentium II. You won't be able to do as much as you'd like with it, but you can still do some basic "mac" stuff with it. Check Ebay for software that would work with it (check the...

3 May 08

Would you marry a partner who snores?

Margaret12 @Margaret12 (38) • Philippines 2 May 08

Well, i myself would think a lot of times for this. I know it's just a petty thing but i would surely hate it when i won't be able to get enough sleep that i needed everyday. I just hope this habit won't fall to someone who is...

partner who snores

snore

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WNCKen Wow... Not even on my list of negative traits. I think at one time or another we all snore a little. I know I do, my fiance has told me I do. She does on rare occasions. I guess snoring ranks up there with, "Would I marry someone who has to blow their...

2 May 08

Freeware

DCMerkle @DCMerkle (1281) • United States 2 May 08

Can anyone recommend a site that has safe, reliable, east to understand freeware? I'm looking for a office program, but anything that has a variety of programs would be nice to browse through. DCMerkle

freeware

office

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WNCKen For the ultimate free office suite software go to http://www.openoffice.org. I have used OpenOffice for years. It includes absolutely everything you'll ever need; word processor, spreadsheet, database, graphics presentation, drawing program and more. It's...

2 May 08

At what age should you allow your (own) kids into computers?

manaoagmemoirs @manaoagmemoirs (912) • Philippines 2 May 08

Undeniably, computers (or IT) seems indispensable these days since we do a lot of things through or with the help of them. Whether you are a student, a professional or just a plain housewife, computers would be a good investment....

kids on computers

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WNCKen Being a geekdad, We have a total of five full-time computers in the house, one being a laptop. All are wired to the internet, however on the kids computers I have installed a net-nanny-type program that works perfectly. My oldest daughter was about four...

2 May 08

when you turn on your computer what is the first site you go to or visit?

bdkiller @bdkiller (201) • United States 2 May 08

i usually go through my yahoo check my email then if i get mylot comments and responses...i click on the link and start a new tab. what about you what site you check on first?

computer

mylot

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WNCKen Well, iGoogle is my homepage. I usually check my GMail, then go to my website kenpotts.com and check the family forums, then check woot.com, then go to the news. I have been checking mylot.com and triond.com lately as well.

2 May 08

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What do you do with your old computer when you buy a new one?

zweeb82 @zweeb82 (5653) • Malaysia 2 May 08

So what do you with it? Do you give your old computer away? Or do you salvage the parts which can still be used like the hard disk, RAM, optical drives & put it into your new one? Or you just don't mix them? Do you sell it part by...

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WNCKen Being a self-confessed geek, I find it hard to part with older equipment. I actually have a walk-in closet in my son's bedroom that's crammed full of old parts and systems! 98% of the stuff I know I'll never use again and I should probably sell some on E-bay...

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Anyone Uses laptops for gaming?

lexndr @lexndr (19) • Philippines 1 May 08

do you find more fun playing on a latop than on adesktop?

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WNCKen Well, I would have to say that I have more fun on my desktop. I did write an article on laptop gaming though. If you'd like to read it, here's the link: http://www.gameolosophy.com/Games/Action/Gaming-on-a-Budget.117496 Basically, it discusses gaming on...

2 May 08

If I had my own website......

kbourgerie @kbourgerie (8780) • United States 10 Apr 08

I worked for months on putting together a website in honor of Marilyn Monroe who I have always admired. I got stuck though when it came to the web hosting and domains and all of that faldera. I just didn't understand it, so I gave...

internet

marilyn monroe

websites

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WNCKen kbourgerie, It sounds like you've done the coding and the website is ready to "go live" but you don't know how/where to host, or how to purchase a domain name? If that's the case, the hardest part is already done! First, go to namecheap.com, or one of...

30 Apr 08

Husbands and house chores: the big debate

alessadry @alessadry (81) • United States 30 Apr 08

Does your husband help around the house? I do not currently work so when my hubby comes home from work I do not ask him to do house chores. I may ask for minor things such as opening a jar or passing the remote control. I...

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WNCKen I'll have you know that not all men fit that stereotype. I absolutely love to cook and actually cook 99% of the meals at home. No, not hot dogs and potato chips either! Nearly every day of the week, I do at least two loads of laundry, clean the kitchen and...

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Gaming Clans

godvideogamer @godvideogamer (13) • United States 13 Oct 07

Now, almost all games feature clans of players working together to basically rule the game. How do you feel about gaming clans? Have you ever been in a gaming clan? Are you currently in a gaming clan? What games do you play that...

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WNCKen I've been in one clan or another since 1999. The first clan was the EVIL Squad, a clan devoted exclusively to Fighter Ace - hosted at the time by Microsoft's The Zone. In 2003, I became a member of the Buxom Bombshells, a clan devoted to the Day of Defeat...

30 Apr 08

What is ur all time favourite computer game

ghreeb_admi @ghreeb_admi (6) • Pakistan 21 Apr 08

We play game every day and come across alot of games but there is one of which we never get bored of. For example i never get bored of playing " Age Of Mythology" What is your favourite game????

computer game

fav game

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WNCKen Sadly, I'd have to say that my all-time favorite computer game would have to be Lode Runner. I played that game on an Apple IIe in my high school years and I've actually found a good version online. My second favorite game would be the original Half Life....

30 Apr 08

How old is too old for gaming?

yona06 @yona06 (585) • Indonesia 14 Apr 08

I'm 25 years old, recently married and I still like playing games although not as much as I used to. My husband on the other hand, is a genuine game buff. He'd spend every little spare time he has to play video games, online...

games computer

games online

play video games

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WNCKen Well, I'm 40 (closer to 41) and I still enjoy gaming. I regularly (once a day) play Battlefield 1942 and a few of the mods for it. For me, it's a great stress reliever to jump into a tank or airplane and lose myself, if even for just an hour. Also, I've...

30 Apr 08

I FINALLY got a link to join Pinecone research.

saundyl @saundyl (9783) • Canada 29 Apr 08

After 6 months of trying to get a membership and reading about how hard it is. I finally got a link through canada survey panel to join Pinecone Research. Is it just me or is it a really sought after company? I've read really...

pinecone

pinecone research

surveys

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WNCKen I've been a member for nearly two years and I've never ever had a problem. They now pay through PayPal - they used to mail checks. I also got my mom to join. I've tried three product samples, all arrived undamaged and very well packaged. One product was a...

30 Apr 08

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