Posts by Drew Ramos77

slylynx26 said:I really need some help or advice here, anything at all...

I just did a clean install of Windows on my laptop—wiped everything and started from scratch—but I realized I made a massive mistake. I forgot to back up one incredibly important file before the wipe...

Is there any way at all to get it back now?😢

It’s possible, but how much is that file worth to you? In US Dollars? Doing it yourself isn't going to cut it here.

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Amanda Allen4 said:Under the Woodrow Wilson agreement back in 1944, the Federal Reserve was pegged to gold, while all other global currencies were pegged to the dollar. That agreement meant trade imbalances were settled at year-end through actual gold payments.

By the early 70s, the USA had racked up a massive trade deficit and simply refused to pay up in gold—instead, they unilaterally decoupled the dollar from the gold standard. Since the Federal Reserve was the world's reserve currency, they could pull that stunt without any consequences whatsoever. The fallout? We are left with this uncontrolled, unsustainable monetary mess that will eventually—sooner or later—require some kind of reckoning.

The point isn't about what kind of money governments *want*; it's about what kind of money they *must* have in the future to prevent a total monetary collapse.

I was merely suggesting that returning to a gold standard—which worked perfectly fine for thirty years—is one potential way out.

Given the sheer mountain of cash currently in circulation, implementing a gold standard would send gold prices skyrocketing, but that's irrelevant to how the monetary system itself functions. Only those who already hold the gold would see the profits.

It’s a common misconception that Nixon ditched the gold standard just to manage the trade deficit. In reality, he did it because he needed a way to foot the bill for the war in Vietnam. That part is pretty much common knowledge by now.

Amanda Allen4 said:Let’s be honest—the current monetary system is fundamentally broken. It’s built on a foundation of unsustainable debt that simply cannot be repaid—period. A total systemic "reset" isn't just a possibility; it is an absolute mathematical certainty, much like the various financial collapses we've witnessed throughout modern history.

The real question—and the one everyone seems to be ignoring—is how this transition actually happens. One theoretical path involves a massive international agreement to consolidate major global currencies and pivot back to a gold standard. Of course, such a move would inevitably send gold prices skyrocketing.

So, I have to ask: how realistic is this scenario, really? And more importantly, what kind of astronomical price point for gold would it take to actually make this work?

If that were the case, most nations would face bankruptcy overnight—with the USA leading the charge. Let's be honest: the gold standard was abandoned specifically to allow governments and politicians to run up unchecked debt. For bankers, the current setup is their version of a golden era.

Why would anyone reintroduce a gold standard when the current one is already working perfectly for the banking elite?
And let's be clear: there isn't even a theoretical way to bring back anything resembling a gold standard. To do so, you would need one of two things to happen:

1) Every single politician on the planet decides to unite against the bankers.
or
2) Every banker in the world agrees to walk away from their massive profits in the name of "social solidarity."

Pick your poison. Which of those two scenarios seems more likely to you?😁

Alex Johnson4 said:That hasn't mattered for over a decade; if anything, most licenses are sold without it nowadays...

Good luck trying to explain that to an IRS agent when they come knocking for their cut... 😁

Karen King said:The partition holding my Time Machine backups essentially gave up the ghost almost immediately. It’s in that frustrating middle ground where the drive is still readable, but I can't delete anything, modify files, or actually use it for anything useful. Is it just a hardware failure, or am I looking at a deeper file system corruption?

First, you need to clarify exactly what kind of hardware you're working with. Are you attempting to wipe, modify, or even access that iOS partition using a Mac, or are you trying to do this through Windows or Linux?

velveteagle95 said:Sure, but this was happening even before the recent breakdown. I hear that sound every time I hit the power button.

That clicking sound from your drive? It’s a sign it’s either fading away or has already headed to Valhalla.
If you're lucky enough to get it to boot one more time, move your essential files to a safe place immediately.

I managed to put together a custom build at Micro Center for about $7k, but I’m still sweating the details on how to actually wrap up the financing. 😁

velvetgardener10 said:My computer keeps adding extra letters to my words

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Anyone know what's going on here?
Whenever I type in a Windows program, the computer inserts random letters into my words and makes them look like gibberish. If anyone knows how to fix this, let me know.
Thanks.
Best,
velvetgardener10

Which specific program are you using? Could you be a bit more specific? If it's Google Search or Microsoft Office, you probably have some advanced predictive text or autocorrect feature turned on. It should be fairly easy to disable.

Do you hear a faint clicking sound—like a rhythmic click, click, click—whenever you boot up?

analogwalker2 said:I can't seem to get this sorted out even through the BIOS settings.

You’ll need to head into the registry editor—run regedit... find the USB folder and try changing the value from 3 to 4, or something along those lines.

Here is the link you requested. Go ahead and grab this free utility:

https://usb-drive-disabler.en.softonic.com/

Charles Thompson15 said:Yeah, I'm not looking to just attach subtitle files; I need something that actually embeds them directly into the video. I tested it on my TV and the subtitles work fine when I toggle them via the remote, but that’s not my issue. I'm trying to use a device that only recognizes the .avi format and completely ignores .srt or .sub files. Even if the filenames match perfectly, it won't read them, and there's no way for me to trigger them manually.
I tried using Ultra Video Converter, but the process takes forever (and I doubt there's a faster way to get what I want), plus the trial version cuts off after only 50% of the file is converted.

It does take a bit longer, sure. But you should try converting the video itself into an avi—I've used it plenty of times to bake subtitles right into the movie. The catch is you can't do it with the trial version, and per the rules here, I can't exactly point you toward where to find the full version.

Handbrake performs hardsubbing on the movie, though you don't get the freedom to customize the font or color like you would in VirtualDub. You just load the film, right-click to select "add subtitle," and then pick your desired output format—be it MP4, AVI, or whatever else you need. Once that's set, you're given the option to choose your conversion quality, ranging from high-end to low-bitrate settings.

quiettiger9 said:I don't have the original disc. All these Lenovo utilities include an option to toggle the Wi-Fi directly through the software instead of using Fn F5, but none of them actually work on XP—they're all designed for Windows 7. I’ve tried installing everything from the drivers to those utility programs found online, and I even ended up catching a virus on my computer, which forced me to reinstall the OS last night. I was just at my wit's end...

I honestly have no idea what's going on here. Hang in there and try not to let it get to you too much.

quiettiger9 said:What frustrates me most is that the networks actually showed up briefly after you told me to disable the Windows setting that allows the OS to manage my Wi-Fi, yet now they've vanished again... I’m starting to think Kyle Sanchez96 was right—there must have been some sort of error occurring somewhere between the modem and the network card.

It isn't the modem, and it isn't the card. What you're describing sounds purely like a software glitch. I have no idea what kind of drivers you're running, but at this point, the only logical explanation is that you're missing the proprietary Lenovo utility that manages the wireless card. To be clear, we aren't talking about the driver—that’s just the installation component. We're talking about the actual management software. If you still have the original installation disc, it should be on there.

I'm throwing in the towel 🤔

quiettiger9 said:Well, it’s just great. After I clicked "yes" to confirm that Windows wasn't managing my Wi-Fi, now there aren't even any networks showing up at all. Nothing...

Does your Fn F5 key—or whichever one handles the wireless toggle—actually register when you press it?

quiettiger9 said:I find myself in the exact same predicament right now. When I was going through the installation process, I received a prompt stating: "During installation, you chose to not use Microsoft wireless configuration manager to control your network card. However, it is currently enabled for this device. Do you want to disable it?" I selected "yes," thinking I was doing the right thing, but immediately after—all my Wi-Fi networks vanished! They are simply gone.

Try reinstalling the driver. This time, make sure you don't let Windows take over the Wi-Fi management. If you stick to the original manufacturer's setup—like an old-school IBM wireless install—that Fn key combo should start working properly again.

quiettiger9 said:After I selected "yes," my wireless networks completely vanished. They aren't appearing in the options anymore. When I check the BIOS, the only thing listed is the Fn key lock option, which is currently disabled. Furthermore, when I attempt to toggle the Wi-Fi using the Fn+F5 shortcut, I am met with this error: "unable to change power state of 802.11 wireless radio. Update drivers of network adapter."

Try reinstalling the Wi-Fi driver.

Handbrake