Subj : Re: Keyboards
To : Dale Shipp
From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Jan 06 2023 05:40:00
-=> Dale Shipp wrote to Dave Drum <=-
DD> I had a *cheap* keyboard that came with my newest Dell mid-tower which
DD> required use of the "function" key along with Fi, F2. etc. I soon
DD> donated it to Computer Banc to be someone else's problem.
DS> I have two of those sitting on a shelf as back up for whenever or if my
DS> current keyboard has a problem. I'm not sure, but I think that it is
DS> 15 to 20 years old. Keys have springs and a nice feel. Its only
DS> problem is that it needs to have an adaptor cord to adjust from the old
DS> connection method to a newer version.
My default keyboard is an OLD KeyTronic with a PD2 to USB adapter. But
it was getting sort of in need of disassembly and a good cleaning so I
started trying out my stock of stand-by stuff. My Dell branded KryTronic
has the same look and feel but the <CTRL> key does not work. The A-Open
"multi-media" PS2 keyboard looks a lot like the later KeyTronic USB Multi
Media board I am using now while I fix up/clean to old friend keyboard.
In the process I auditioned a Microsoft "ergonomic" example which went
nuts on me - throwing spurious keypresses at ramdom times, sticking keys,
turning "Caret Browsing" on and off at random, etc. Plus itr was not an
intuitive keyboard to use. Waste Management took it to their landfill
with the household trash yesterday. Bv)=
DD> Just for S&G I fired off one of my ASUS netbooks which are at least 15
DD> years old. I'm considering whether or not to update the Linux that
DD> came pre-installed or just to let it churn along as-is. After having it
DD> on (plugged in) all morning I took it to lunch with my friend Les to
DD> play show and tell with my latest project. It fired up and did its
DD> thing at the cafe ... even hooked into the WiFi and let me know
DD> "Captain! Incoming message" when I got an e-mail. So the battery is
DD> still good.
DS> That is better than Gail's Ipad. At about the six year mark of
DS> frequent use, mostly plugged into line power, the battery started to
DS> go. It quickly went from cantankourous to so dead that it would not
DS> boot even connected to line power.
Replacements are around U$25 at Best Buy and Amazon. Any Youtube has a
video on replacement at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiGi6BStyx8
(what don't they have a step-by-step video on?)
8<----- EDIT ----->B
DS> This is our standard New Years Day meal. This year we made a batch,
DS> froze 3 meals for future.
DS> MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
DS> Title: Hoppin John Soup
DS> Categories: D/g, Cajun, Soup, Beans, Boat
DS> Yield: 6 Servings
I already posted my New Year's recipe. Here was December 25th's late
nosh:
MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
Title: 15-Minute Chicken & Rice Dinner
Categories: Poultry, Rice, Soups
Yield: 4 servings
1 1/4 lb Boned, skinned chicken
1 tb Oil
10 1/2 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/2 c Water
1/4 ts Paprika
2 c Uncooked instant white rice
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in
a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken
and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides
(to prevent sticking- make sure the skillet and oil are
hot before adding the chicken). Remove the chicken from
the skillet.
Stir the soup, water and paprika in the skillet and heat
to a boil. Stir in the rice and broccoli. Reduce the
heat to low. Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle
the chicken with additional paprika. Cover and cook for
5 minutes or until the chicken is done and the rice is
tender. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
By: Maurice Betta
RECIPE FROM:
https://cooking.nytimes.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen
MMMMM
... Uncle Ben's Preverted Rice in the new LEATHER BOX!!!!
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