I’d probably go this route instead. The conditions aren't exactly perfect for cheap, low-end electronics, so I’d dump a bit more cash into better gear...
It all depends on how much you actually know about computers or electronics. If you're clueless, just check if your Comcast allows you to swap out that router for something with a better Wi-Fi range.
hiddenwalker30 said:I haven't the slightest clue 🤷 but if we don't catch up at the next event, I'll make it up to you by grabbing coffee on my own dime. 😛
Larry Ortiz5, not maybe, but pretty damn sure... that Pentium 4 is just a single core. This thing is absolute garbage. There's zero chance it's running 300MB of Chrome, and honestly, I wouldn't even trust the amount of RAM in there. Once something hits a virtual machine, it's a total disaster... data integrity during transfer becomes a massive question mark. It belongs in a museum or a trash can. You definitely need something a bit more modern.
Honestly, the best move is just grabbing a used or new machine that’s actually got some muscle. That dinosaur she's running is definitely toast... too weak by now. Check with her to see how much she’s willing to drop on new hardware. If she doesn't want to spend anything, she won't be able to really use the web properly. Maybe a lightweight browser like Chrome would work, maybe...
Paul White80 said:What about the Altica situation? I have zero interest in being anywhere near him when he shows up.
That's something you'll have to hash out with him directly. No clue who else is showing up... maybe Maystor knows. 🤷 From what I can tell, it could be just 3 or 4 of us, or maybe even 10. If it's 10, you don't even have to talk to everyone. Just pick a corner and stick to your group... 😉
Paul White80 said:What am I supposed to do? This is one of the few things keeping me sane right now—venting on this damn Psychic Assembly thread and trolling everyone.
Show up to the live troll session... it's the only way to go. 😉 Just some fun, general-purpose nonsense... 😍 (No content provided to rewrite.)
Paul White80 said:Well, maybe I'll make an appearance eventually. But not like this—right now, I'm just a walking target for everyone else's nonsense. I need to pull myself together first.
How about Friday? Keeping it strictly weekend mode... 😬 It’s not an attack or anything... just people hanging out. Maybe some solo or group therapy if things get heavy... 😁
hiddenwalker30 said:+1 Lexi takes about 10+ pills a day and is itching to meet up with us ASAP. If she isn't doing too bad, then who exactly is? 🤷
Then you got people taking 4 or 5 different kinds of meds just to get through the day, yet they still show up. Guess they're fighting to stay afloat... 🤷
Roger Carter9 said:I know I won't be attending... because I'm simply not feeling up to it. Honestly, I believe those who actually do show up aren't "bad" at all, given they have the energy to go out and socialize. Enjoy yourselves.
This might come off harsh, but just "don't fight it." How many people popping a handful of pills every single day can actually be doing okay? ☕ I’m fine, sure, but I see folks showing up to these meetups who definitely aren't, and that's exactly why they're here—looking for something different from the grind of everyday life. 😉