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Car Talk / Re: Naija Kazeems Wahala by bigboa: 8:39am On Jun 18, 2016
I think there is an unfair bias towards the 'kazeems.' Whilst true that the majority of them learn via trial and error, this is usually with cars that are not common in this part of the world. They have a rigorous training system which also allows them to lean on their mentors experience. They also tend to hive together so that problems are solved in a group. Their problems usually occur when they go beyond their knowledge to troubleshoot systems they have no idea of. I had an experience whereby a simple but hidden leak in my car was causing overheating. The roadside guy struggled with it for 3 months and within that time caused a few hassles but was able to get the car working without spoiling the engine or blowing a gasket. In fact, after 'fixing' my car, he then went ahead to label himself an expert in that brand. I then took the car to the OEM (on Bank Anthony way) who did their OEM things (All changes were on spec) and my gaskets burned in a week. C'est la vie.

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Computers / Re: Video Senders Transmitters Receivers For Sale by bigboa: 5:31am On May 30, 2016
Are they transmitters or senders? As in is it one-to-one or one to many?
Computers / Re: Excel Guru How Best Can Someone Create Inventory Report by bigboa: 5:25am On May 30, 2016
Check out chandoo.org
Computers / Re: NAS Devices by bigboa: 3:46am On May 20, 2016
*serviio
Computers / Re: NAS Devices by bigboa: 3:46am On May 20, 2016
Service was a headache for me. grin
Computers / Re: NAS Devices by bigboa: 3:45pm On May 18, 2016
smiley. I feel you; it's a bit of a bummer getting a device that's supposed to be the ultimate and then finding out you still need another piece to complete the puzzle. I was similarly piqued. Since it is a Samsung, you could use the TV's all share app to search for the dlna server already loaded on the QNAP. My problem is that the technology is not properly standardized; law 7 of the 12 truths of networking applies- good, fast, cheap. Pick any 2, you can never have all 3.

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Computers / Re: NAS Devices by bigboa: 8:44am On May 18, 2016
What kinda smart TV you got? I have an LG LN 3200 and after some updates was able to access my router/NAS. The last update broke it however causing the streams to fail after about 5mins. I'd advise getting a dedicated dlna server (a fairly cheap Android TV box should do it or you could install a upon app on your phone/old tablet) in between the TV and NAS. You could just search for dlna servers from the smart TV and should see the NAS (You'd need to have the dlna option turned on and the 2 devices on the same network)
Computers / Re: NAS Devices by bigboa: 1:37am On May 18, 2016
Hi. Please where did you get the QNAP & how much? I have a WD my net central n900 2tb. Your copy speed will only be as good as the media over which you are copying. Try using wired LAN and remove the throughput settings of your LAN card from auto-negotiate to the highest value. If you're considering getting a router, don't compromise on wireless ac (as in ignore n). For access using Android devices, install ES Explorer or X-plore. Their LAN access are very good.

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Computers / Re: How Can I Best Control My Office Internet Usage? by bigboa: 1:22am On May 18, 2016
You can do this with ANY router: log on to your admin plane and check for the rules creation tab. You can then block certain traffic at certain times. Also best you create a written policy to guide this so as not to become public enemy no.1. Last but not least, remember to remove the MD's ip address from this policy or there might not be a job to go back to...
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Arsenal Vs Aston Villa (4 - 0) On 15th May 2016 by bigboa: 4:57pm On May 15, 2016
God rest you merry gooners on this most FANTASTICALLY illustrious St. Totteringhams day! COYG!!!!!!

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Autos / Re: Hyundai I10 Used 2011 Model 950k sold by bigboa: 9:47am On May 04, 2016
Location please?
Technology Market / Re: Review Of The Latest Smart Watch (dz09) by bigboa: 8:40pm On Apr 27, 2016
Dude, have you seen the No.1 d5? You'd get rid of that if you did. Check out the No.1 g3 and g4 while at it and thank me later. cool
Autos / Re: Bought Brand New Reg. Volkswagen Bora, Very Clean, Just 650k 08056022511 by bigboa: 7:41am On Apr 01, 2016
Location?
Computers / Re: Is Shutting Down Via The Computer's Power Button Really Safe? by bigboa: 12:48pm On Mar 31, 2016
Holding down the power off button cuts off power to PC internals like yanking off the power cable. Only problem is if you do this when your HDD is working (IE read/write going on) then you could get corrupted sectors on the HDD else there shouldn't be any issue if you've already stopped all major running processes. PCs today use power intelligently and as such HDD head parking and other power save modes mean you can power down in an instant. This does not mean that this is always the way to go though; Windows might have some updates pending which it configures during shutdown and powering off like that could be tricky.

Also, if you hibernate often, then you must defrag often as hibernating fragments your HDD seriously although you only tend to notice the effects when your HDD fills up. My personal advice is to shutdown normally at least once in 2 weeks.

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Autos / Re: Buy Cars from Cotonou without stress and your car(s) will be delivered 48 hours by bigboa: 10:15pm On Mar 23, 2016
Good evening Sir. How much would 2010 ix35 and 2011 ford escape cost?
Autos / Re: 2005 Volvo Xc90 Toks Selling Cheap. by bigboa: 9:56pm On Mar 23, 2016
This car is not v6 oooo. Its a 5 cyl engine. http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/xc90/2005/consumer-reviews/

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Autos / Re: We Sell Car Dvd with GPS Map+Bluetooth+Reverse Cam+Fm+sd/usb for many cars by bigboa: 8:45pm On Mar 16, 2016
Thank you Mr Creamy Autos. The product came as advertised and works well (so far smiley ). It was nice doing business with you.
Autos / Re: We Sell Car Dvd with GPS Map+Bluetooth+Reverse Cam+Fm+sd/usb for many cars by bigboa: 2:48pm On Mar 15, 2016
Okay then Mr. Creamyautos. Could you please upload pix and specs? And how do I facilitate payment?
Autos / Re: We Sell Car Dvd with GPS Map+Bluetooth+Reverse Cam+Fm+sd/usb for many cars by bigboa: 12:55pm On Mar 15, 2016
Hello Sir. I have a 2005 ford escape and would like to purchase one of the models with navigation. The radio size is 6.2" diagonal. Thank you.
Computers / Re: Uk Arrival!!lenovo Thinkpad X220 12" Core I5 4gb Ram 320gb Hdd 5hrs Ba3 Life~40k by bigboa: 2:03pm On Mar 13, 2016
How to see you? I'd like to inspect tomorrow.
Technology Market / Re: Buy Plasma, Lcd And Led Televisions For Affordable Pricein Lagos. by bigboa: 11:00pm On Feb 25, 2016
Please do you have any JVC Android TV and would you buy off an LG 32" Smart TV 2013 model?
Technology Market / Re: Super Clean (2 Monthes Used) Nexus6 32GB White Color For Sale!!!!!!!!!!! by bigboa: 4:18pm On Jan 23, 2016
Thanks CZJ, it was great doing business with you. Hope to see more of you.
Technology Market / Re: VERY NEATLY USED ASUS ZENFONE 2 in RETAIL BOX (2gb,1.8Ghz,5.5") @35k(Negotiable) by bigboa: 12:59pm On Jan 21, 2016
Hi! I called you last week as per the N6. Been trying to reach you since the day before yesterday but the number was wrong. Please info me how we can see today as was discussed.
Computers / Re: Networking Challenges & Troubleshooting by bigboa: 5:07am On Aug 14, 2014
@Oxone: If your challenge is basically to stream one source to multiple monitors, that's super simple. XBMC or PMS on a server and a smart tv (or regular tv with an android tv stick) solves the problem. I have an lg ln570 smart tv and I stream media to it and all the other devices at home from my wd my net central router/hdd combo effortlessly. Another route is the one taken by the "IT guys" at my office: get extra hdmi cards and looooooong hdmi cables (theoretically, they don't attenuate, but...). The last meansI can think of is to go old skool and stick a tv card and tv sender on the server then just get small antennas for the tvs. Hope this helps...
Computers / Re: Building A Home Theater PC (HTPC) by bigboa: 12:59am On Oct 13, 2013
Nice 1 dude. Been wanting to stwrt this thread for a while. I've actually researched quite a few of 'em (even downloaded raspbmc in case I could get the raspberry pi).
Eventually decided to settle for WD n900 router with 1TB hdd on board as its also a hardware dlna server and pair this with lg 570 wifi smart tv...
Will post pics soon.
Politics / Re: Nigeria Begins Use Of Cement For Road Construction Against Asphalt. by bigboa: 1:33pm On Oct 12, 2013
Actually, this is kinda old. A number of consulting firms have been researching this for about 3 years as far as I know and Lafarge has a special road cement formulation already mastered and sold to special clients (Nigerian law only permits 1 type of cement to be sold as general purpose cement).
Anyway, this is likely to create publicity first for Dangote (Mr. Makoju is a director there, I think) and then secondarily for the rest. That said, the use of concrete is more cost effective when constructing long road stretches. For relatively shorter stretches with close deposits of asphalt (which we have in abundance in 9ja) , that is cheaper. My 2 cents.
Computers / Re: Win XP Or Win 7? by bigboa: 6:35pm On Oct 09, 2013
Depends on what you want to use it for. I personally prefer xp as a production os because it is "stripped down" and offers little resistance wrt application installation (eg, you can't run stuff like netmeeting or lan voip software except you use the browser based solutions or go online with ms meetingspace). Win7 however is nicer (eyecandy, eyecandy) for general home use etc. It's search feature is also great, imo.
Computers / Re: Bill Gates Said The Ctrl-alt-del Function Was A "Mistake" by bigboa: 10:35pm On Sep 26, 2013
Bully for you, BillyG.
I think ctrl-alt-del is pretty wizard.
Also, I don't think the dude who foisted the
frankenstein that is vista on us should give lectures
on the merits of simplicity in design.

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Computers / Re: Global File Download Size Limits On A Network by bigboa: 4:40pm On Sep 18, 2013
@4llerB: You could consider changing your router altogether... Chert Computers at Funmilayo Okikiolu st (off Toyin) have an amazing netgear router/nas combo N900 that comes with 1Tb, user accounts, web file sharing out the box, dlna/upnp and definitely a usb port. All for 24k or thereabouts. Stumbled on their site recently and I'm most def getting one as its possibilities are mouthwatering...
@Leo: No probs guv. Dd-wrt and openwrt support a lot of tp-link and d-link rtrs. I also think tp-link have some sim card routers... the usb option works well for me though. I love to do lan stuff though cos you can't really rely on any isp in 9ja for now imo
Computers / Re: Global File Download Size Limits On A Network by bigboa: 12:49pm On Sep 17, 2013
@Leo: try uploading openwrt or dd-wrt firmware on a d-link, tp-link or linksys router and that should do the trick. Heck, you could even go cloud by plugging a 500gb to the thing and serving files from hfs although that's a bit tricky. wink
Computers / Re: Global File Download Size Limits On A Network by bigboa: 12:45pm On Sep 17, 2013
@henry: think he just means that there is no application layer gateway on the network (I.e. star) rather than an actual ibm token ring network...

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