Whine like a baby, now with 500% more drama!
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I have been having MASSIVE issues trying to get anywhere on the net. When I try the Windows troubleshooter, it keeps giving me "unable to connect to primary DNS server" messages.
On top of that, most sites I actually can visit are giving me that throwback to 1994 feeling (no pics, just text).
On top of that, most sites I actually can visit are giving me that throwback to 1994 feeling (no pics, just text).
IPCONFIG /FLUSHDNS from the command prompt, or else your network settings have been changed (or hijacked) to direct to a DNS server that no longer exists.
--Patrick
When I'm pushing your stalled car out of a busy intersection in the rain, please please PLEASE turn your FUCKING steering wheel, and for Christ's sake, don't arbitrarily slam on the brakes...
Gee, thanks, I could have used that about 24 HOURS AGO.
Are you legit shitting on pat for not giving you expert advice fast enough? Wtmof man....
You might be able to use it at some indeterminate time in the future, too. Save a screenshot of it to your doc folder or something.
--Patrick
Now imagine doing that when it's about 120 degrees colder, and it's not raining, but snowing.[DOUBLEPOST=1408918340,1408918300][/DOUBLEPOST]
I just did, thanks.You might be able to use it at some indeterminate time in the future, too. Save a screenshot of it to your doc folder or something.
--Patrick
GasBandit
Staff member
And 8.8.4.4 as backup. 8.8.8.8 has actually gone down a half dozen times in the last few months, and because I hadn't been using .4.4 as backup it knocked some of my machines offline. Very irritating.
GasBandit
Staff member
I used to use OpenDNS but it started crapping out too often.
I keep 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 in my head because they're easy to remember (and easy to plug in when needed) but I don't like them for long term use due to their habit of redirecting failed lookups.
I usually run DNSBench every few months or so to keep my network fresh. That way when some disappear or get slow I can rotate them out (or put them further down in the queue).
--Patrick
I usually run DNSBench every few months or so to keep my network fresh. That way when some disappear or get slow I can rotate them out (or put them further down in the queue).
--Patrick
that seems extreme...
You'll eventually get over it. Trust me.
Grocery pick-up is going to start charging.
Dammit.[/first world problems]
On the one hand, it's money we weren't paying before; on the other, it feels like we've been saving money more weeks than back when we'd go into the store and possibly end up walking out with a bunch of crap we didn't need.
Dammit.[/first world problems]
On the one hand, it's money we weren't paying before; on the other, it feels like we've been saving money more weeks than back when we'd go into the store and possibly end up walking out with a bunch of crap we didn't need.
Hung out with one of my best friends today, was hoping it would be one of his high days...it was not. I am not saying its the hardest job in the world, I don't know what that job is, but when dealing with a manic depressive such as him I have no idea what to do. The voice telling me to quit is always there but I know I shouldn't, but I am at my wit's fucking end with him. He's like a mobius strip of depression, I talk to him about some random pop-culture crap than his actual problems, and when I talk to him the next time we have the same conversation! But I deal with because from what he says, me and my brother are his only real friends, and that pressure tenses me up to all hell. I am not asking for advice, but I just need to vent like all hell.
Ugh, I don't know why I bother getting into arguments on Twitter.
GasBandit
Staff member
Whenever I get into an argument on Imgur, I feel similarly. The comments there are tightly character limited as well, leading one to either have to condense an entire complicated position down to 140 characters, or reply to yourself several times to get it all in. It's not very conducive to extensive discussion, which I suspect is by design. Long story short, yeah, that's probably a frustrating place to have an argument that doesn't consist entirely of bumper sticker slogans.
Worse, it was over the Anita Sarkeesian and gender equality in gaming thing...again. Fucking hell. I think I need to step away from all of it and just not bother. Which probably means I won't be responding to your long, well-thought out post. Sorry.
GasBandit
Staff member
You are under no obligation to do so. There are many others itching to take me to task, have no fear.
doomdragon6
Staff member
When it comes to arguing on the internet, I just don't.
Ever.
Ever.
Yay, I have a chemical burn on my right eye.
It would seem that when I bought what I THOUGHT was my usual contact cleaning solution (same extact box, same extact location in the store), it was not the multi-purpose solution that can go near your eyes. 16 years of wearing contacts and I've never heard of such a thing. I don't know why they make it, except that the doctor said some people are allergic to the usual daily solution. You'd think a product that's used on stuff that goes in your eyes would advertise more clearly that it shouldn't make contact WITH your eyes, even in very tiny amounts.
The good news is according to the doctor, I acted quickly enough, clawing the contact out of my eye and rising, rising, rising, that there doesn't seem to be any serious damage. I can't wear contacts for 3 days and I have to treat it with some stuff, but hey, eyesight still in tact!
(PS: if you've ever wondered what even a small amount of hydrogen peroxide feels like in your eye....don't.)
It would seem that when I bought what I THOUGHT was my usual contact cleaning solution (same extact box, same extact location in the store), it was not the multi-purpose solution that can go near your eyes. 16 years of wearing contacts and I've never heard of such a thing. I don't know why they make it, except that the doctor said some people are allergic to the usual daily solution. You'd think a product that's used on stuff that goes in your eyes would advertise more clearly that it shouldn't make contact WITH your eyes, even in very tiny amounts.
The good news is according to the doctor, I acted quickly enough, clawing the contact out of my eye and rising, rising, rising, that there doesn't seem to be any serious damage. I can't wear contacts for 3 days and I have to treat it with some stuff, but hey, eyesight still in tact!
(PS: if you've ever wondered what even a small amount of hydrogen peroxide feels like in your eye....don't.)
I used to use the peroxide catalytic cleaning system. Even after rinsing and rinsing, my eyes would burn something awful. I'm glad your eye will be ok.