It’s a term that was explained at ResNet by George, and some of us found it amusing. I couldn’t let Jim be the only one to blog a post solely about winkyboodle.
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I’ve been waiting to hear some information regarding the release of Sweetcron, and it looks like it’ll released on 8/28/08. Just as well, as by then I should have most issues from move in resolved. Once it is released, I’ll be able to see how much work it would take to migrate over to it; I like the look and feel yongfook.com.
You can read about what I did or you can just click here to go to the steps you need to take.
After using my bluetooth keyboard with my laptop while on vacation, I returned to the apartment and attempted to use it on the desktop. For whatever reason, it stopped working. It wasn’t the batteries, as I could connect and type the passkey, but it would lose the connection almost immediately. The keyboard also connected to the laptop computer just fine. One resolution to this issue was to make sure that the check box for “Drivers for keyboard, mice, etc (HID)” was selected in the bluetooth properties for the keyboard. It wasn’t, but when I tried to check it an hit apply, I got a Bluetooth Service Error “Access is denied” messageI made sure the Bluetooth Support Service was running by checking services.msc, and it was supposedly was running just fine. After reading this thread, I checked the Log On tab for the service, and found that it was running as This account:NT AUTHORITY\LocalService. Once I stopped the service, changed it to Local System account, I was able to select the driver service listed above and my keyboard was able to type.
Sure, this means I cannot go get a Logitech G15 keyboard, but that’s just as well. What really gets me is that there is no reason I could think of as to why that service would (1) no longer work the way it was or (2) when it would have changed to log on differently. I used the keyboard on the desktop up until we left.
Edit 8/31/08: Paul lists the ordered list of what needs to be done, and I’ll move it up here so that those trying to get the issue resolved can find the info. While Paul does list how I did got to Services, some might be wondering what do you do when the keyboard doesn’t work, as is the case here. There are two methods, listed in step 1:
- Open Services:
- To still type things out, start the on-screen keyboard by going to Start > Programs > Accessories > Accessibility > On-Screen Keyboard. From there, you can then do Start > Run and then type services.msc
- To directly access Services, do Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services
- Find & select the Bluetooth Support Service, right click and select Properties.
- Click the Stop button on the General tab.
- Select the Log On tab, and select the radio button next to Local System account, then click Apply.
- Go back to the General tab and click the Start button.
- Click OK to close the Properties dialog.
- Restart computer to make sure the change takes and things work.
I was reading a discussion over on Treehugger about laws that bicyclists should or should not obey. I’m all for obeying the laws, and I consider myself a safe driver and biker; hell, I do the speed limit on the turnpike and someone’s always swerving around me impatiently when I’m the far right lane already. Anyway, driving and bicycling on roads tends to lead to most people assuming traffic laws are merely suggestions. If everyone drove, rode, and walked/ran like they were supposed to, there would be less of an issue, but that’s not the case so I consider it a moot point. Many traffic laws are dated and could use some revision, even if it is only minor, but it can only be done at the speed of the local or state government, and then it only matters if people pay attention to them and they are enforced. Then again, we always could look at some European countries that have been dealing with the issue for longer and might have some good plans in effect already. Yes, cyclists do not always go as fast as cars (or as fast as drivers want them to go), but they still have the same rights on the roads. Just today, on the way back to the office from lunch at home, I came to a stop at four-way stop, even though there was no one coming. The car behind me stopped when I stopped, but once I started going went as well, passing me in the intersection. I’d like to say this is not common, but it is. So it goes I guess. I am glad to be seeing more cyclists on the roads though. Perhaps some laws will be changed due to the number of people taking to their bicycles for transportation.
The ODOT Bicycling Homepage. I’m throwing this up there for anyone who might be reading in BG or Ohio who do any amount of bicycling; it’s worth looking over. I enjoyed the following from near the end of the guide they have:
Some drivers try to cut across in front of you. They inch out from a driveway or stop sign and treat you as if you have no right to the road.
These drivers seem more dangerous than they actually are. Most drivers who play these tricks are only trying to bluff you. They inch forward with one foot on the gas pedal and the other on the brake pedal, waiting to see whether you’ll stop.
Giving in to this bullying will slow you down and leave your self-esteem in shambles. Stand up for your rights. Don’t let rude drivers spoil your trip.
We’re on to you, you tricksy drivers.
So here you go: LOL Together. That’s all I have to say on it.
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