Here and Now...What's Happening?

[Strat]

Posted by Ernie Nemeth (here)
Oh ya, how do you scroll on a lap tap?
Any body?

It varies, but for my current laptop you touch the touchpad with two fingers and move them up or down at the same time

I like using the pageup/down buttons as well but that only works if the sidebar is selected. Or you can use the up/down arrows but again, sidebar needs to be selected.

[Bill Ryan]

Posted by Strat (here)

Posted by Ernie Nemeth (here)
Oh ya, how do you scroll on a lap tap?
Any body?

It varies, but for my current laptop you touch the touchpad with two fingers and move them up or down at the same time

I like using the pageup/down buttons as well but that only works if the sidebar is selected. Or you can use the up/down arrows but again, sidebar needs to be selected.

As long as I'm using my laptop at my desk (99% of the time), I always use a USB mouse with a little scroll wheel. Much easier!

[Ernie Nemeth]

Posted by Bill Ryan (here)

Posted by Strat (here)

Posted by Ernie Nemeth (here)
Oh ya, how do you scroll on a lap tap?
Any body?

It varies, but for my current laptop you touch the touchpad with two fingers and move them up or down at the same time

I like using the pageup/down buttons as well but that only works if the sidebar is selected. Or you can use the up/down arrows but again, sidebar needs to be selected.

As long as I'm using my laptop at my desk (99% of the time), I always use a USB mouse with a little scroll wheel. Much easier!

Was wondering if that was the only option. Seems so gangly, moving my hand around and having to glance down to make sure I hit the right key, then back to the built in mouse, then back to the buttons. No problem, I can plug in a mouse.

It just seemed like there must be a way. I see arrow icons on the built in mouse, up and down, with what looks to be its own separate little finger area, if that makes sense...like it's the scroll control, but I can't get it to work. I'll check on the web.

[Ernie Nemeth]

Thanks Strat! Took a bit to sink in...not place one finger then the other but both fingers at once. Duh

(problem is it also changes the zoom setting, sometimes, not sure why - still a win, though

[Strat]

Posted by Ernie Nemeth (here)
Thanks Strat! Took a bit to sink in...not place one finger then the other but both fingers at once. Duh

(problem is it also changes the zoom setting, sometimes, not sure why - still a win, though

If you move your fingers apart or closer together it will zoom in/out accordingly. So like if your fingers are together when touching the pad and you make a 'peace' sign it will zoom in. If you bring them back together it will zoom out. Something like that.

The mouse with a wheel is usually my go to as well but I seem to be cursed where every time I buy a mouse the damn wheel malfunctions.

[Strat]

Hey Gred the Liar, remember that time you said the Taliban was a legit government and I pointed out how you were full of ****?

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=iIFi_Rgm-T8

[Ewan]

Not now, but two nights ago.

I have a little dropper bottle of liquid B12 on my desk, I'm sat in near darkness, only light from the PC screen. Opened the top and dripped in a couple of drops to my gumline.

I froze - gah!

Hardly daring to breath, I made my way to the kitchen for water and started sluicing out my mouth as much as possible. Throat burning and irritated and the taste - gah!, I repeat.

What had happened?

I also have a little bottle of Oil of Oregano on my desk. Not recommended, seriously.

[norman]

Posted by Ewan (here)
Not now, but two nights ago.

I have a little dropper bottle of liquid B12 on my desk, I'm sat in near darkness, only light from the PC screen. Opened the top and dripped in a couple of drops to my gumline.

I froze - gah!

Hardly daring to breath, I made my way to the kitchen for water and started sluicing out my mouth as much as possible. Throat burning and irritated and the taste - gah!, I repeat.

What had happened?

I also have a little bottle of Oil of Oregano on my desk. Not recommended, seriously.

. . .and I guess the 2 day delay says it all

[Strat]

Thought you folks would like this. Baby was born on 2/22/22 at 2:22AM in hospital room 2.
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/ba...-222-am-room-2

[Strat]

Random post I know but I've been mulling over something lately. It's an odd thing in life how one's ignorance can lead someone down the path of disrespecting others. This doesn't seem right or fair but it is what it is.

I always give people the benefit of the doubt and I try hard to give second, third, fourth chances. Say what you want about Christianity but they are damn right about forgiveness. It's an admirable quality that we need more of in life. I work on this and I'm good at it. But even I draw the lines at times and accuse others of disrespect even when I know it's not intellectually right or fair. Does this make sense?

For instance I get angry with armchair doctors. And real doctors I tear a new asshole and hold them to an unfair standard. I struggle with this intellectually because I know it's not fair for me to do but the other side of me says "**** that and **** them." I say a doctor is not allowed to have a bad day at the office, the consequences are too high. When someone goes psycho because they were given a bad medication the doctor is not held responsible. That's bull****.

I've gone through 3 neurologists because they were all dumber than me and that says a lot. One I had to advise how to treat my headaches. The other... how to say? Well, guess the vowel: c_nt. Yeah, giant one of those. She said cluster headaches were 'not that bad' and that I should go to the ER if they really are. I was having multiple a day. Thanks a lot chief. And the last told me to make an appointment to come in... Doc Numbnuts shouldn't need me to tell him I can't leave the house. And when I did he said he wouldn't speak to me on the phone.

The neurologist I'm seeing now is ok, but she's on thin ****ing ice.

So the thing is, these morons aren't rude or mean. They're just dumb. They truly mean well and even though I regard them as the spawn of satan they truly wanted the best for me. They just suck at their job and I regard it as disrespect.

This stepping on toes or being disrespectful through ones ignorance is demonstrated in all parts of life. A friend of mine is a veteran and he doesn't like another friend of mine, he's actually even called him disrespectful on more than one occasion. The reason why is because he asks stupid questions and is insensitive to his PTSD, he 'cop knocks' and slams doors and things. The guy is actually one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, so it's odd to hear him described in that way. But it's true, he just doesn't know any better.

And of course this comes into play in race relations. The word racist has become more subjective than ever. There is no dictionary definition. Regardless, if you think a guy like me is racist then you're an idiot. I'm racial, but we all are and I think that's a healthy thing to admit and be aware of. However I wonder how many truly good hearted, compassionate, well meaning folks have stepped on toes and been disrespectful due to their own ignorance. I know I've been guilty of this because I've gotten 'looks' from black friends for things I've said. And no, not from saying the buzz words that are mentioned all the time. Just ignorant white guy stuff.

So I guess at the end of the day we're all ignorant in some way and it's only a matter of time until you're in the position of being a disrespectful ass.

[Johnnycomelately]

@Strat, peace and health to you brother.

[norman]

O Waw, with "Truth Social" about to go live, we're going to have a new verb soon.

ReTruth.

[Hughe]

Cobalt Hell. Dangers of mining by hand in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5C_vX8hPttw

[Ernie Nemeth]

So.
The laptop went the way of the desktop. Just refuses to start. Rambling and chugging and getting nowhere. Try watching the little circle thingy for, well, pretty much all day. It is annoying.
They win.
No morw computers for me. Can't afford them being sabatiged every eeek. Sorry for mistakes but no more computer just phone. I won't be podting much on Avalon any more. Shoot more mistakes. Nope not for me.

[justntime2learn]

Posted by Ernie Nemeth (here)
So.
The laptop went the way of the desktop. Just refuses to start. Rambling and chugging and getting nowhere. Try watching the little circle thingy for, well, pretty much all day. It is annoying.
They win.
No morw computers for me. Can't afford them being sabatiged every eeek. Sorry for mistakes but no more computer just phone. I won't be podting much on Avalon any more. Shoot more mistakes. Nope not for me.

I'm very sorry to hear you're having so many frustrations lately, Ernie. I'm not very good with all the right things to say like so many others, but I'm sure they'll be chiming in soon. Just hang in there and know your loved

I've been there and know what it's like to just 'tread water'. I also know it always gets better. Peaks and valleys I suppose. Perhaps it's the valleys that make us enjoy the peaks so much more.

Hang in there brother, I'm counting on you!

Much love, Chuck

[Stephanie]

Justntime2learn....I think you say it beautifully!

[Sue (Ayt)]

So, if anyone noticed I disappeared, it is because my husband had a sudden traumatic health event 12 days ago, and was airlifted to a hospital 2 and 1/2 hours from home. I drove up here in the middle of the night, and have basically lived in the hospital since. His life was saved, with many residual effects now. Just had another surgery this morning... and here I sit in his room watching vigil. I just want to get him home now, where he can heal.

What he had is an aortic aneurysm rupture at home.
Hope you all can give us a good healing thought if you will.

[justntime2learn]

Posted by Sue (Ayt) (here)
So, if anyone noticed I disappeared, it is because my husband had a sudden traumatic health event 12 days ago, and was airlifted to a hospital 2 and 1/2 hours from home. I drove up here in the middle of the night, and have basically lived in the hospital since. His life was saved, with many residual effects now. Just had another surgery this morning... and here I sit in his room watching vigil. I just want to get him home now, where he can heal.

What he had is an aortic aneurysm rupture at home.
Hope you all can give us a good healing thought if you will.

Healing on the way!

I'm so sorry to hear, I just don't know what to say. Do you have everything you need? Please let me know if you need anything.

Sending my biggest air hug ever!

Chuck & Jill

[ulli]

Sending healing energy to Sue’s husband, and also praying for relief from all that enormous stress she must be experiencing.

[RunningDeer]

Sending, sending, sending out to Husband and Sue. ♡