In the garden, and RAIN!!! (2)
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I have speakers and that wire goes into my computer. There is another connector with two plugs on it. Not sure where it would go but I don't need it. There is a spot on the monitor for head phones which I won't use. My hearing is bad enough without doing any more damage to it.
So do you get your sound from computer speakers, or from the monitor now? Both? I've never actually used an adapter like yours and I'm curious how it works.
I'm assuming that you always had a set of external speakers that plugged into the back of your computer. Now, supposedly through that USB connection you made, your computer is sending the audio signal to your monitor as well as the video signal through the HDMI cable. You may be able to control your computer volume with the monitor now, and if that's the case it's the reason they have a headphone out jack on the monitor.
None of that really matters, but I'm just curious is all...
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Honestly, I don't know. There is a spot on the monitor that does say VGA and has the same blue plug in that is on the back of my computer. And I don't think you can reverse wire everything and I wouldn't want to try.
Oh... well that means it should be one of the inputs. Yeah... if you didn't get it working with the adapter like you did today, I was just going to suggest to remove the HDMI and use the old VGA adapter and see if that fixed it. No big deal now.
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My problem is the Zoom feature. You Tube videos look strange because the monitor has a 27 inch screen as the older one was 25 inches. So things are stretched out.And I can't move it much up or down because the print looks weird.
I was afraid something like that might happen. This could also be an artifact from the adapter and something that wouldn't happen with the VGA plug. But I don't want to mess around with cables now to find that out.
How bad is this problem? Can you still do everything else you'd want to do like reading emails and writing your book?
I don't understand exactly what your issue is from the way you described it, but there may be a few options we could try like changing your screen resolution, or making text larger or smaller.
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So am I.The other monitor died before I could warn anyone like on Face Book. I scared some people. I was off line for a month except for the library and that didn't cut it. I depend on this thing for doctor's appointments and of course my writing.
That's good you got back in touch with them now. Let's get you situated with a reliable backup so you have something else to use if your main computer goes out on you again.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I have speakers and that wire goes into my computer. There is another connector with two plugs on it. Not sure where it would go but I don't need it. There is a spot on the monitor for head phones which I won't use. My hearing is bad enough without doing any more damage to it.
So do you get your sound from computer speakers, or from the monitor now? Both? I've never actually used an adapter like yours and I'm curious how it works.
I'm assuming that you always had a set of external speakers that plugged into the back of your computer. Now, supposedly through that USB connection you made, your computer is sending the audio signal to your monitor as well as the video signal through the HDMI cable. You may be able to control your computer volume with the monitor now, and if that's the case it's the reason they have a headphone out jack on the monitor.
None of that really matters, but I'm just curious is all...
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Honestly, I don't know. There is a spot on the monitor that does say VGA and has the same blue plug in that is on the back of my computer. And I don't think you can reverse wire everything and I wouldn't want to try.
Oh... well that means it should be one of the inputs. Yeah... if you didn't get it working with the adapter like you did today, I was just going to suggest to remove the HDMI and use the old VGA adapter and see if that fixed it. No big deal now.
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My problem is the Zoom feature. You Tube videos look strange because the monitor has a 27 inch screen as the older one was 25 inches. So things are stretched out.
I was afraid something like that might happen. This could also be an artifact from the adapter and something that wouldn't happen with the VGA plug. But I don't want to mess around with cables now to find that out.
How bad is this problem? Can you still do everything else you'd want to do like reading emails and writing your book?
I don't understand exactly what your issue is from the way you described it, but there may be a few options we could try like changing your screen resolution, or making text larger or smaller.
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So am I.
That's good you got back in touch with them now. Let's get you situated with a reliable backup so you have something else to use if your main computer goes out on you again.
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Originally posted by 6ixStringJack:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Well, I have speakers and that wire goes into my computer. There is another connector with two plugs on it. Not sure where it would go but I don't need it. There is a spot on the monitor for head phones which I won't use. My hearing is bad enough without doing any more damage to it.
So do you get your sound from computer speakers, or from the monitor now? Both? I've never actually used an adapter like yours and I'm curious how it works.
I'm assuming that you always had a set of external speakers that plugged into the back of your computer. Now, supposedly through that USB connection you made, your computer is sending the audio signal to your monitor as well as the video signal through the HDMI cable. You may be able to control your computer volume with the monitor now, and if that's the case it's the reason they have a headphone out jack on the monitor.
None of that really matters, but I'm just curious is all...Quote:
Honestly, I don't know. There is a spot on the monitor that does say VGA and has the same blue plug in that is on the back of my computer. And I don't think you can reverse wire everything and I wouldn't want to try.
Oh... well that means it should be one of the inputs. Yeah... if you didn't get it working with the adapter like you did today, I was just going to suggest to remove the HDMI and use the old VGA adapter and see if that fixed it. No big deal now.Quote:
My problem is the Zoom feature. You Tube videos look strange because the monitor has a 27 inch screen as the older one was 25 inches. So things are stretched out.
I was afraid something like that might happen. This could also be an artifact from the adapter and something that wouldn't happen with the VGA plug. But I don't want to mess around with cables now to find that out.
How bad is this problem? Can you still do everything else you'd want to do like reading emails and writing your book?
I don't understand exactly what your issue is from the way you described it, but there may be a few options we could try like changing your screen resolution, or making text larger or smaller.Quote:
So am I.
That's good you got back in touch with them now. Let's get you situated with a reliable backup so you have something else to use if your main computer goes out on you again.
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Sound comes through the speakers but on the old monitor I had to set it up to use the speakers this one I didn't.
I've had the speakers since I got this after I discovered that I had to turn on the sound with the monitor.
No worries on the curious thing. Also new monitors are set up for gaming or probably making YouTube videos and such.
No it wouldn't work like that with old VGA and since it is working I don't want to mess with it.
It's not bad and it may straighten itself out. I have noticed when I play cards on her some are fine and some are stretched out but nothing serious. I am getting use to the print on here and Face Book seems to be okay. Trial and error if I need to adjust anything will work. Haven't taken a look at my writing yet. I will.
Yup everyone has been notified even the lady who used to come and look after my mum. I have her email address so we can talk and the print on my email looks okay.
Yeah, I will keep checking. Maybe see if the lady at my seniors' centre has any ideas too.
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Out soon on a cold by the looks of it day. Things to do.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Sound comes through the speakers but on the old monitor I had to set it up to use the speakers this one I didn't.
I've had the speakers since I got this after I discovered that I had to turn on the sound with the monitor.
I'm still confused....
You are now getting sound only through your monitor?
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No worries on the curious thing. Also new monitors are set up for gaming or probably making YouTube videos and such.
Yeah... At $200 CAD I bet that monitor has a whole host of things available in the options menus that you're never going to use. It's capable of showing higher definition than your computer could ever put out. If you had a BluRay player and hooked that up to the monitor, you'd probably be blown away by how good the picture looks on that screen.
My curiosity here is really about that VGA-to-HDMI adapter with the USB (and possibly some other) connection(s). I've never seen one before.
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No it wouldn't work like that with old VGA and since it is working I don't want to mess with it.
It's not bad and it may straighten itself out. I have noticed when I play cards on her some are fine and some are stretched out but nothing serious. I am getting use to the print on here and Face Book seems to be okay. Trial and error if I need to adjust anything will work. Haven't taken a look at my writing yet. I will.
Okay. It doesn't sound that serious then. Let me know if something comes up.
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Yup everyone has been notified even the lady who used to come and look after my mum. I have her email address so we can talk and the print on my email looks okay.
Yeah, I will keep checking. Maybe see if the lady at my seniors' centre has any ideas too.
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Originally posted by 6ixStringJack:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Sound comes through the speakers but on the old monitor I had to set it up to use the speakers this one I didn't.
I've had the speakers since I got this after I discovered that I had to turn on the sound with the monitor.
I'm still confused....
You are now getting sound only through your monitor?Quote:
No worries on the curious thing. Also new monitors are set up for gaming or probably making YouTube videos and such.
Yeah... At $200 CAD I bet that monitor has a whole host of things available in the options menus that you're never going to use. It's capable of showing higher definition than your computer could ever put out. If you had a BluRay player and hooked that up to the monitor, you'd probably be blown away by how good the picture looks on that screen.
My curiosity here is really about that VGA-to-HDMI adapter with the USB (and possibly some other) connection(s). I've never seen one before.Quote:
No it wouldn't work like that with old VGA and since it is working I don't want to mess with it.
It's not bad and it may straighten itself out. I have noticed when I play cards on her some are fine and some are stretched out but nothing serious. I am getting use to the print on here and Face Book seems to be okay. Trial and error if I need to adjust anything will work. Haven't taken a look at my writing yet. I will.
Okay. It doesn't sound that serious then. Let me know if something comes up.Quote:
Yup everyone has been notified even the lady who used to come and look after my mum. I have her email address so we can talk and the print on my email looks okay.
Yeah, I will keep checking. Maybe see if the lady at my seniors' centre has any ideas too.
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Sorry SIX. I was in a bit of rush when I posted all of this. I get sound through my speakers. When I say this I mean the computer again sorry. Just my short hand for thinking and of course I think everyone will understand.
It probably does even though I told the salesman that I don't game or anything like that. I won't ever look at those options either. Don't need them.
I've never heard of it but then my knowledge is still pretty basic when it comes to computers.
I will let you know if I mess it up but I think it will be fine. I just need to get used to it. I was using that old monitor for 5 years.
I am hoping to talk to the lady at the seniors' centre next week and I can ask her then.
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Back and done on a dry but chilly day.
Hope it stays dry for tomorrow. I don't want to go down to my local hospital in the rain. That will definitely be no fun.
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I don't know if it will help or not, Brenda, but in each individual app you can hold down the CTRL button (bottom left of keyboard) and press the "+" or "-" key (toward the top right of the keyboard), and it will make the text and other objects bigger or smaller.
That might help with your size issues.
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Well, just checking in and seeing how things are going. SIX, I'm glad you were able to help BRENDA sort out her monitor issues, and BRENDA I'm so happy for you that the monitor is working, even if imperfectly. You can't do anything about the rain, but at least you could replace your monitor!
I also spend a lot of time online, mostly researching for various health issues and projects. Lately, landscaping ideas and plant selection. I've actually been able to spend time in the garden bc the scorching heatwave finally died down. It's still warmer than average but at least workable, so I've made good progress on the backyard cleanup.
Today and tomorrow, tho, indoor work. It's over my safe temp and I gotta get tax papers together, finish the books for 2025, and look into getting a seat reupholstered. Stuff I hate. Ugh.
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Glad to hear it cooled off for you a bit, Sigs.
Cold as hell around here again. Warms up tomorrow for a few days and then back into the cold before it looks like it will finally stabilize. Been a rainy and windy spring so far. At least there's been no damage on my property that I could tell so far. Just some big limbs that I had to clean up. My buddy's mom's entire backyard fence broke and fell over the other day. I'll be out there helping him figure out a way to get it back up until they spring for a new one. It was pretty old though. It's the same fence that was up when we were having parties back there more than half a lifetime ago.
The cold has been knocking the wind out of my sales on the house work. I was all revved up about it, but I can't really get to much of what I want to do until it's nice outside and I can sand a lot of stuff down.
Hopefully I can get my friend to come out here and give me a few days work this spring. I'd like to get that 2nd sump well up and operating and install that plug to get my generator to power the house. Both of those jobs would be a hell of a lot easier with two people than with one.
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