I used to have over 2,000 posts back in 2012, but now I’m sitting at just about 1,800... I haven't been particularly active lately, but when I clicked on my profile, it looked like nearly 200 posts had just vanished into thin air. Even looking through my history in Information Technology threads and various chats, the numbers don't add up compared to what I had back then.
Is there any way to upload a video directly from my phone's local storage? It seems like Tapatalk lets me post images just fine, but it’s being stubborn about video files.
I’m reviving an old thread since I couldn't find anything more recent.
On October 21st, I suffered spiral fractures to the 4th and 5th metacarpal bones during a car accident. The 5th had minimal displacement. After one week in a splint followed by four weeks in a cast, my surgeon seems satisfied. The cast is off, and I've been doing rehab exercises at home.
For the first two days, I couldn't fully close my hand or straighten it. It’s been eight days now, and I can move everything, albeit with some slight pain and tightness. I’ve started picking up light weights—things like a bucket of firewood, for instance—but I'm wondering if that's wise. My forearm and upper arm have obviously atrophied; even my right arm, back, and chest have lost circumference due to the inactivity. I've cut back on calories to avoid gaining weight, resulting in a 2kg loss (down from 82kg to 80kg at 177cm and 35 years old).
To give you some context, I've been into weightlifting, martial arts, soccer, and various other sports for as long as I can remember.
The question is: should I cautiously return to the gym? I'm reaching a point where I can't stand being idle, though I can still run. I'm currently on medical leave because my job is physically demanding and requires constant use of that hand, though I might be able to dodge some of the heavy lifting based on my reputation and experience at work.
I'd value your perspective on when to restart training. Should I wait longer? Experience tells me that pushing too hard, too soon, usually leads to another injury.
Given the timeline—fracture on Oct 21, cast removed Nov 26, hand functional but quite weak by Dec 4—when would it be appropriate to start hitting the weights again?
....hey there.... I'm 33. I’ve been playing soccer non-stop since I was 7—currently playing in a local recreational league. I hit at least three training sessions plus a game every week. Injuries from tackles or sprains have been pretty rare until now. I also hit the gym about three times a week, though once in a while I'll push myself to failure. I tend to go easy on leg day because I find it harder to sprint when my legs are heavy.... Over the last eight months, things have gone south. I had a calf tear during a game (in the 89th minute, of all times!), followed by a quad strain during training while shooting at the goal—and I was fully warmed up. Then today, I felt this sharp pain in my left calf just ten minutes into the match while changing direction. I iced it and took some NSAIDs, but it still hurts; I can't stand on my toes, even if I can walk. It feels like another tear.... ....What should I do? Is there anything I should be adding to my diet? I've lived an active lifestyle my entire life. Aside from the occasional night out drinking with the guys once a month, I don't see why my body is suddenly hitting a wall, especially since I know plenty of guys much older than me who are still going strong.... My job keeps me on my feet too; I'm rarely sitting in one spot, maybe sitting down once a month on a workday.... Any advice? Should I look into specific supplements?
I looked for a suitable thread but couldn't find a better fit. Mods, feel free to move this if I've posted in the wrong section.... Thanks.
P.S. I honestly think Reddit should implement a "Thanks" button, similar to what you see on other boards... I've had the pleasure of interacting with quite a few people here who truly deserve a bit of recognition....
Greetings. I’m not entirely sure if this is the right corner of the forum for such a triviality, but I’d rather not clutter things up with a brand new thread just to get a single answer... - The hardware in question: an HP DeskJet 3545 (which I picked up a few posts back 🙂) - I'm dealing with a tax form downloaded from the JPMorgan Chase website as a Microsoft Excel file. It’s covered in pink and blue shading, but my wife is insisting on printing it in "50 shades of gray"—just kidding, obviously—but she really wants it in black and white. The issue is that the file seems to be locked within Microsoft Excel, and the software won't let me change the fill colors in the fields (the button is just greyed out and unresponsive). Could someone please tell me if there's a way to force a black-and-white print through the printer settings or perhaps via the printer itself? Thanks.
First off, thanks again for all the advice and suggestions. After spending the entire day driving around town, I finally pulled the trigger on an HP DeskJet 3545; it was on sale, and they even threw in an extra pack of original ink for free. As for the Epson L210, after a lot of overthinking, I realized it’s just not necessary for us. I have to hand it to them—that color technology is genuinely impressive—but it feels more geared toward professionals churning out 20+ pages a day. I almost grabbed it, but it costs twice as much as this one, though I suppose if you actually read the fine print regarding page yields, you'd understand why. To be honest, the HP won me over because the original black cartridge covers 360 pages and the tri-color does 200; for my kid and my wife, that’s more than enough to last well over a year. Plus, the originals are about $78 plus $23, which was a major factor for me. But the real clincher was the fact that each color has its own dedicated print head, which was one of my non-negotiable requirements when shopping. Go ahead, feel free to chime in...
Alright, thanks... I know there are cheaper options out there... but honestly, what’s the point? It’s all a waste if I spend a fortune on high-end ink only for the printheads to clog up or just die on me anyway....
...I’ve been looking over the Wiki entries regarding CISS, but honestly, I think it's overkill for my situation. If we're talking about my wife, the kid, and myself, we’ll probably only print maybe 250 pages over the course of an entire year—half of which might have a little color detail or a small image thrown in. Those massive ink tanks are clearly designed for high volume, and we wouldn't even touch them in several years. Who knows if they'd even stay functional with such low usage? What I'm actually hunting for is a printer with a decent scanner and a reliable print head—something that won't just clog up and die after sitting idle for ten days. I need something where, once I eventually run through the ink (which likely won't happen for at least six months), I'm not stuck shelling out two-thirds of the printer's original cost just to get some official cartridges. Ideally, I'd like something that works well with third-party replacements, or perhaps something that allows for manual refills via syringe or similar methods, provided it actually holds up over the long haul. So, thanks to both of you for taking the time to explain things. I'm just trying to figure out what the actual "best buy" is for MY specific needs.
...it’s interesting, really. Back in '99 when I picked up my very first inkjet, the standard advice was always "go with HP" because their printheads were built right into the cartridges, making third-party refills about a third of the cost of the originals. Meanwhile, Epson wouldn't touch anything except their own pricey ink and those integrated printhead setups. So, hearing both of you vouching for Epson is quite something.
...honestly, I’m completely lost now. Earlier you were talking about these "permanent" cartridges and refilling them, but then you go on to say that manufacturers intentionally design printers specifically so you can't buy third-party ink... It's a bit much. If that's the case, what am I actually supposed to buy? An Epson, a Canon, or an HP? And if I pick one, which specific model won't leave me stranded? What's the main thing I should even be looking out for here?
I’m a total amateur when it comes to this stuff, but after some digging on Google and getting your help, I’ve realized I need to look for a printer where the ink is fed through a print head system. Sure, they might cost more upfront, but some models actually allow you to refill them. For a student working on school projects, that seems like the way to go—ideally something where each color comes in its own separate tank. I’m hoping to find something within a reasonable $233 range. I’m heading out to a few local shops in Chicago tomorrow to scout around... though I suppose I probably shouldn't be posting specific details about my shopping trip here, right? We'll see what the local retailers have in stock, so please, feel free to drop some recommendations.
...from what I can gather, Canon and HP tend to run into issues with third-party inks and their chip restrictions, whereas Epson doesn't seem to have those same headaches. Or am I totally off base?
Frank Barnes said:Epson isn't even making inkjets in this price bracket anymore, and frankly, no one with half a brain is selling a perfectly functional unit like that for $33.
For comparison, if you look at $167, you could snag a refurbished Epson MF equipped with a CISS, including enough ink to match the equivalent of 88 cartridges. You’d actually be certain to get through all that ink because it comes as a vetted, reliable package.
On the other hand, if you pick up this Epson for $33, you're looking at a service bill of == $50 at the very least. Then there's the cost of fresh ink, since cleaning the print head just to feed it the same old sludge that clogged it in the first place makes zero sense—you're looking at a minimum of 4 * $6.75 == $27 or 20 * 88 == $587.
Or you've got the $33 + $50 for the repair, plus 150, plus $50 for that CISS kit and the ink for 88 refills.
And if you aren't careful and grab a model that burns through 3.5 ml of ink per cartridge, you'll find yourself needing 136 cartridges for the same amount of money.
Do the math yourself and decide which option is actually the smart move.
Just tell me exactly which Epson model you're targeting with this post so I can go take a look at it myself...
I get where you're coming from, but my boss insists that ink has been sitting in there for quite a while and it’s been performing just fine until now... So, are we saying the print head is a total lost cause?
I picked up a Canon pixma MP520, but after printing just a single page, this message popped up on the display which keeps cycling through with this one
The ink is third-party, clear cartridges, fully loaded, liquid state, and the print head is definitely bleeding all colors—you can see it when you dab it with a paper towel—but it still won't function. It was working fine before, so now I'm stuck wondering: is this a refill issue, or is the print head simply shot? I've scoured Google, but nothing I found helped; it's all just various resets and nonsense... I'm not sure if switching to different third-party inks would even make a difference. Any advice would be appreciated; the machine itself is great, has everything a kid could need....
Just to be clear, I've already cleaned all the contacts with alcohol.... What's the move here? Should I just return it, or is there actually a fix for this?
Frank Barnes said:Epson doesn't even make inkjet printers in that price bracket anymore, and frankly, nobody with half a brain would sell a perfectly functional unit like that for $33.
For comparison, you could take $167 and pick up a refurbished Epson MF equipped with continuous ink supply systems—essentially giving you the equivalent of 88 cartridges. You can actually count on using all that ink because it’s a verified setup.
On the other hand, if you grab this Epson for $33, you're looking at a service bill of == $50 at the very least. Then there's the cost of fresh ink, since cleaning out a clogged print head just to reuse old, dried-up ink is pointless; you're looking at a minimum of 4 * $6.75 == $27 or 20 * 88 == $587.
Or you've got the $33 + $50 for the service, plus 150, plus $50 for that continuous ink kit along with enough ink for 88 refills.
And if you aren't careful and end up with a model that burns through 3.5 ml per cartridge, you'll find yourself needing 136 cartridges to get the same value.
Do the math yourself and decide which path makes more sense.
