ask dangernerd



read advice get advice make favorite read feedback advicenators



Reason is my language.
If you want to avoid the point, simply take offense. -Intuit


I came here to answer computer questions. (This used to say "...and nothing more.")


What I meant was, I don't know how much help I would be with other things... NOT that I would be upset if you asked a non computer question!


No matter the subject, Ask Away! (I'll do my best.)


DangerNerd.


I am not a doctor, lawyer, etc. All opinions expressed are my own, and are for entertainment purposes only. Use at your own risk. ;-)


'non passus sum stultus ubi spīritusum valeō'


(Thanks for the Latin, Fern!)

Website: Advicenators.com
E-mail: dangernerd@gmail.com
Gender: Male
Location: Montana
Occupation: Computer Technician
Age: 36
ICQ: Skype.com
AIM: Skype.com
Yahoo: Skype.com
MSN: Skype.com
Member Since: March 28, 2005
Answers: 2360
Last Update: June 30, 2021
Visitors: 267528

Main Categories:
Computers
Internet & Web Design
Cars
View All

Favorite Columnists
TheHeadHonchoPoncho57
solidadvice4teens
karenR
ammo
sillyrob
AdviceMistress
Sherry
sunshine1232
adviceman49
christina
Razhie
more...

does anyone have ncaa basketball 2010 for ps3?
i was wondering i was watching demos on youtube and other sites for it and it seems that everyone has the view from above the court..is it possible to change the view like from behind the player? (link)
Yes, there is a floor view available as a standard camera angle.


whats the order of internet speeds?
like.. dial-up. then cable? then dsl? etc (link)
Hi there,

Dial-up would be the slowest, and there isn't really a clear order for the others you mentioned.

You see DSL (delivered over the phone line) and cable internet (obviously delivered over the cable you get tv on) are both broadband (fast) connections. One cable company might be faster than one DSL provider, but another cable company might be faster than them. You see what I mean?

Basics: If you have cable or DSL you have fast internet. If you have dialup, you have slow internet.


Only reply if you have experience with these piercings or know a lot about them, please. I got my industrial pierced about 3 days ago. Since then it hasn't stopped bleeding. What should I do? (link)
Hi there,

Research is really a good idea before you get a piercing. You don't have a body part called an "industrial" and as such your "industrial" isn't pierced.

It is a style of piercing. Because of the two aligned holes being held usually by one bar, there is a long healing time. In fact it can take a full year to heal.

If it is doing something other than what the piercer told you it would do, then go back and see them again about it or make an appointment with your regular doctor for a second opinion.

When you make the appointment try not to say you "had your industrial pierced" because they will probably laugh at you and you don't need that right now.

Oh, here is a link so you can learn more about your new friend the industrial piercing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_piercing


okay so i have a cold sore, but its not like a sore or anything yet, its just a bumb on my lip, and i know its going to become a sore soon, and i want it to go away like now. i dont want to go to school with it tomorrow because i am very self concious about the way i look and i dont want this on my lip for everyone to make fun of me and say i have herpes when i dont! so does anyone have any home remedies that they have used that will work? i am using abreva, ice and rubbing alchoal now. so anything else?
please and thank you.
-cuttechick24 (link)
Sorry to burst your bubble... but coldsores are caused by herpes:

From WebMD:

"What causes cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause lip and mouth sores and genital herpes."

Here is the link:

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/cold-sores-topic-overview

Don't come on here pretending you went to the doctor, because ALL doctors know this. ;-)

You aren't freaking out about it, and you shouldn't. You have it and it is there for life, so learn the best way to deal with it and which medicines work for you.

Just wasting your time coming on here badmouthing people who know what they are talking about... when deep down you know the truth, but don't want to admit it.

Take care, and I hope you soon find something that helps you get through your outbreaks quicker.

Remember don't pick at them and wash your hands well after applying anything... just like any other form of herpes they can spread. Don't want to end up looking like this, do you?

http://api.ning.com/files/Kd3m1aSyGt6A46MENg5aC*IlAfgrOl0mhoHtH4WDvZl6R6XfRcEYRzmt5DNFOgqxGdtFynSmHwTz91Z9P-9qXL*7W4B05JzL/herpes.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c18/AmandaG1029/HERPES.jpg


i clearly stated in my question that the girl ran the red light and smashed the car. it was her fault and we had witnesses which was how he got the 8000 dollars though thank you for your help./ (link)
Hi there,

It wasn't clear at all to me:

"...but when i was on my way to take him somewhere, someone ran a red light and smashed the car."

You mentioned that you weren't hurt. People getting t-boned in an intersection usually get hurt or killed. That made it look like you were the one doing the hitting. I am very glad you weren't hurt. Pretty much a miracle.

In this case it could have been stated vaguely so as to avioid saying who it was exactly that did the red-light running.

No blame is being placed here, it was just a bit vague which made it look suspiciously like someone was avoiding stating thing plainly to avoid incriminating themselves. ;-)

Hope everything worked out for you.


suggest a few brands of yeast available at general stores.
(link)
Fleischmann's is the only one I am familiar with. If you would give an idea of what it would be used for perhaps someone with expertise in that area could assist you in picking one.

Also consider simply going to the local store and having a look.


I’ve been with my boyfriend, 4 months, and lost my virginity 5 days ago. I’m scared outta my mind. I as gonna wait until marriage but accidents happen. So im kinda going crazy, I’m just scared. Some advice??? (link)
Hi there,

I am sorry that you have done something that has left you feeling this way. :-(

There are some things you should do:

One: Go to the doctor/clinic and get tested for all known STDs. Doesn't matter what he says about being clean. Even if he hasn't lied to you he doesn't know for sure. Even if he has been tested, there are things that there is no test that works for men.

After the initial test, make sure you go back every 3 months for the first year, then as often as they tell you for the next 3 years. (AIDS doesn't show up right away.)

If you haven't been having regular doctor visits, now is the time to start. HPV (genital warts, no test for men on this one) causes cervical cancer, and it is EXTREMELY common. The earlier cancer is found the better chance you have of living through it.

I am sorry to just put it all out there like this. But these are the facts everyone needs to know when they are in this situation. :(

Don't be ashamed to go to the doctor. If you are old enough to feel like you are ready for sex, you are old enough to talk with a doctor about having sex.

I sincerely hope that you are well and healthy. Please use this experience to make certain you are ready in the future. If you are ok this time (which you won't really know for at least 3 years) nobody gets lucky every time.

Oh, and don't forget to tell the doctor if you have engaged in any other form of sex. You can get STDs from any form of sex, even using condoms. Proven fact.


Hi,

I'm asking this on behalf of a friend who is unsure of what to do.

He's getting a divorce from a woman who cheated on him and carried a baby for nine months saying it was his before kicking him out of their house and telling him it isn't.

The lawyer she hired is a pro bono lawyer and is putting a lot of pressure on him to sign a document before tomorrow at 3 PM.

There's nothing really to fight over, but he's concerned that the lawyer is not making things fair for him.

He makes about $15 an hour, works full time, and is being asked to pay $600 a month in child support plus half of medical and all court costs.

There's no property to fight over. He's been paying money to what they both agreed was fair for child support. He's still paying for a credit card debt she racked up since before they were married. He's been agreeing to pay it off just so his soon to be ex wouldn't pressure more money from him.

He doesn't mind paying money to his kids. He pays more now, but doing it yourself and being forced to on paper and so on makes it feel unfair to him.

I'm not looking to get in the middle (I know I am since I'm asking for advice), but I wanted some tips on if I might suggest calling lawyers or if this sounds fair and it isn't of any use to fight this. He doesn't want to stir the pot and pay more out for a lawyer when it won't do any good. Any tips from divorced dads on this case?

Would just like to get some outside opinions on this situation and maybe what to expect. Thanks! (link)
Hi there,

Just about the worst mistake that could be made here is to sign that document without a lawyer of his own having a look.

If he agrees to things he may lose his chance to be treated fairly in the future.

I speak from experience. I very nearly allowed myself to be taken for a ride by signing what was demanded of me. Instead, I got a lawyer and he walked me through my options. I had a different situation in that she didn't want money and there weren't any kids involved, but she did insist on things that would limit my personal freedom in the future. Things she had no legal standing to ask.

My situation was much simpler than his. He needs a lawyer. Baby farming is really common.

You find a sucker who is reliable wage earner, but doesn't earn enough to think he can fight things in court (he can afford it, trust me) then you leave your boyfriend and go live with this guy for nine months or a year... when the baby comes you get the sucker to pay for your boyfriend's baby during the next 18 years. This is VERY common.

In some states, if you were married when the baby was born paternity doesn't matter at all. How sad is that?

Anyway, please urge him NOT to sign anything.

I wish him the best and I am sorry for his broken heart. I know how that feels. :'(



how can i find out my password? i want to sign on at a computer other than this labtop. i have not a clue what my password is and i didnt use an email? (link)
Hi there,

You did use an e-mail on your account. Please use the password recovery tool.

http://www.advicenators.com/lostpw.php



I was wondering if you know of anywhere to get free downloads of the driver for the vivitar vivicam 5100. vivitar no longer makes this digital camera and no longer has the driver available for this product. (link)
Hi there,

If you have WindowsXP or better you shouldn't need any drivers for this. You asked, so I am guessing you have a machine running Windows 98.

Here is a link to OpenDrivers.com's page for this camera:

http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/235329/vivitar-vivicam-5100-mass-storage-device-driver-windows-98-free-download.html

... I hope this gives you what you need to make your Vivitar 5100 useful again.


Do you think that Eddie cibrian from CSI:Miaim should go out with Miley cyrus? (link)
Sorry, wrong site for this type of thing.


okay so as i said above, my laptop is a DELL laptop. The power AC adapter is a model: AA20031, input 100-240V~1.5A 50/60Hz Output 20V- 3.5A. i don't know if you needed to know that but well now you do. anyway, It keeps connecting and disconnecting, which results in my computer screen flashing bright and dull. I don't know if it's the Chord itself or the place in the back of the laptop where you plug it in. does anyone know?? its really sensitive so if i move my laptop now it will not work but once again i don't know if its the chord the the plug in the laptop. (link)
Hi there,

Not a sure way to tell from here, but judging by my own long experience, it will likely turn out to be the power jack on the motherboard of the laptop. :-(

The best way to find out is you swap your power adapter with another one. If you have the same problem then you know the answer is within the machine itself. If not, then lucky you.

The easiest way to test the power adapter would be to have someone familiar with electronics, if you aren't, use a multi-meter to test the voltage at the plug whist someone assists by wiggling the cable at the connector. If there is no fluctuation then you are back to the laptop again as the likely culprit.

Please let me know how it turns out when you leave feedback.


I just woke up with a shortness of breath and I haven't been able to get back to sleep. I understand that happens to people from time to time, but it's like I can't even take a deep breath. I coughed a little, no mucous came out.s more like a dry cough. When I cough it feels like my throat is completely dry.. and my nose isn't running but i can't really take a breath too well out of it because its a tiny bit stuffy.

I took my temp, and that turned out fine.. but a few weeks ago I had some weird stuff going on with my throat. It felt dry no matter how much water I drank. I'd take a sip and it'd hurt to swallow the water. It wasn't soothing at all.

I feel like I can almost take a deep breath and when I try it gets stopped short or something.

Could this be pneumonia? Even though I'm not running a fever? If not.. what else can it be?

(link)
Hi there,

There are no doctors here to answer this, and that is who needs to answer this question.

Please consider having someone take you to the emergency room if your doctor will not accept late night calls. If there is nobody, please consider dialing 911 and talking with them.

Shortness of breath could be very serious. Please don't hesitate to get professional help. Better safe than sorry is a good rule to apply here.

Please leave feedback after you have seen a doctor so I know you are ok.

Thank you and I hope you are ok.


hey ! theres a new volvo commercial for the XC60 with a teddybears song in it. its the one with the mechanical bird and elephant in the commercial.

its not the song by salem. its definitely teddybears. people are sayin its called 'next to you' but i cant find it anywhere ! someone help ? :) (link)
Hi there,

Check this out:

Volvo Personal Shopper - General Volvo Questions
For new product information, brochures and retailer locations.

Tel: 1-800-550-5658
Email: Click here for general questions about Volvo.
Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00PM EST, M - F

... from:

http://www.volvocars.com/us/footer/contact/pages/default.aspx

... Contacting them directly might be the fastest way to find out how to lay your hands on that teddybears tune.


I downloaded a 2007 trial of Microsoft Office and then the trial ended and I went back to 2003. However, I went to download a powerpoint and it would only open in 2007 so I can't make changes to it! I tried changing the program to use Powerpoint 2003 but it wasn't listed nor could I find it on my computer at all, but it obviously exists.

How do I set my default Microsoft Powerpoint back to 2003 and NOT use 2007 as my default? (link)
The best thing to do would be to un-install Microsoft Office 2007 if possible.

If it doesn't have an un-installer entry to itself, then go ahead and un-install the entries labled Microsoft office (whatever version) and re-install just the 2003 version that you wanted to be active.


does Lockerz.com ever have ANYTHIGN to redeem? because every time I check it seems that it's "more soon" for EVERY item. :( (link)
The whole internet seems to be abuzz about this site.

It has been months and what i am able to gather is that if you are one of the lucky ones who is in the right place at the right time, you MAY get something. If you are not one of those people, then just forget about it.

Have a search around the net for:

only search advicenators.com


... and see what you think of all that has already been written on the subject.



Is it possible to delete an Advicenators account? If so, how? (link)
Yes, indeed possible.

Please drop the reason you would like the account deleted, the account name and the password in my inbox:

http://www.advicenators.com/question.php?u=16820

... and I will handle it.

In your case would you like both accounts deleted?

DN.


ok I am trying to fill my tires, I put 2.5 lbs of pressure (i think it's pounds, from the air guage) and I am not sure if I put enough. I was wondering how much I should put in. I don't know what 44 psi/300 kpa equates to on the air tire guage. Thank you. (link)
44 psi is 44 pounds per square inch.

If you have 2.5 psi in the tire it would most likely appear completely flat.

The best idea here is to have a tire shop person explain it to you in person. If you know someone who is car smart I am sure they would show you how the pressures are supposed to be.

If you over inflate the tires you can be injured or killed. If you underinflate them and then drive on them you can have a blowout and be injured or killed.

This is why it is important to understand for sure what you are doing.

If you aren't very car savvy may I suggest a AAA membership? It is pretty cheap and worth every penny even when you are car savvy. :-)



are u sure u pressed ``d`` and ``s`` because i teyed it and it did`nt work (link)
Actually I was the one who said there are NO cheats that I can find. If you look again you will see that I am the one who answered the question not the one who asked it. :-)


I would like to visit an Ames Room. Are there any in New York City? (link)
Hi there,

I spent HOURS researching this and have come to the conclusion that publicly visitable Ames rooms are very hard to find. :( After hours of searching I feel comfortable in saying that you may have to look off-line for this info. What I would suggest would be calling magic shops in your area and asking if they know of anything like that. If there is a local magician's guild or society of stage magic, then contacting them would also be a good start on finding an Ames room.

Happy hunting!




read advice get advice make favorite read feedback advicenators

<<< Previous Advice Column
Next Advice Column >>>
humorist-workshop
eXTReMe Tracker