That's right, my interests in technology don't stop at treadmills, I'm also a rabid Tesla fan, (Nikola, the inventor, not so much the group, though they're ok too) am intrigued by quantum physics, and of course global warming or cooling causes and solutions.
That's why I enjoy repairing stuff, because it's a puzzle for me.
And in my endless quest to be helpful, here are some Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts that even I didn't know, reposted from .... well, here's the URL; http://runagate.noisepages.com/ which is the hosting page for "digital shiv" powered by wordpress.
Yeah, it's a rube goldberg contraption of several web services to achieve whatever the guys goals are, but it apparently works well enough for me to find out about this, and what I was originally searching for, which is; that sayabit.com allows you to upload, store, share, publish, and password protect files, including mp3s and wav files.
And he wouldn't be the first one to use several pieces of technology to get something done. I've done it myself, all too often.
Lifehacker’s list of Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts
By runagate
Related: keyboard shortcuts, Lifehacker, Windows 7
Lifehacker compiled all this and has some nice videos. Here’s the list without the explanation, for future reference:
Win+Home: Clear all but the active window.
Win+Space: All windows become transparent so you can see through to the desktop.
Win+Up arrow: Maximize the active window.
Shift+Win+Up arrow: Maximize the active window vertically.
Win+Down arrow: Minimize the window/Restore the window if it’s maximized.
Win+Left/Right arrows: Dock the window to each side of the monitor.
Shift+Win+Left/Right arrows: Move the window to the monitor on the left or right.
You can also interact with windows by dragging them with the mouse:
Drag window to the top: Maximize
Drag window left/right: Dock the window to fill half of the screen.
Shake window back/forth: Minimize everything but the current window.
Double-Click Top Window Border (edge): Maximize window vertically.
Win+number (1-9): Starts the application pinned to the taskbar in that position, or switches to that program.
Shift+Win+number (1-9): Starts a new instance of the application pinned to the taskbar in that position.
Ctrl+Win+number (1-9): Cycles through open windows for the application pinned to the taskbar in that position.
Alt+Win+number (1-9): Opens the Jump List for the application pinned to the taskbar.
Win+T: Focus and scroll through items on the taskbar.
Win+B: Focuses the System Tray icons
In addition, you can interact with the taskbar using your mouse and a modifier key:
Shift+Click on a taskbar button: Open a program or quickly open another instance of a program.
Ctrl+Shift+Click on a taskbar button: Open a program as an administrator.
Shift+Right-click on a taskbar button: Show the window menu for the program (like XP does).
Shift+Right-click on a grouped taskbar button: Show the window menu for the group.
Ctrl+Click on a grouped taskbar button: Cycle through the windows of the group.
Ctrl+Shift+N: Creates a new folder in Windows Explorer.
Alt+Up: Goes up a folder level in Windows Explorer.
Alt+P: Toggles the preview pane in Windows Explorer.
Shift+Right-Click on a file: Adds Copy as Path, which copies the path of a file to the clipboard.
Shift+Right-Click on a file: Adds extra hidden items to the Send To menu.
Shift+Right-Click on a folder: Adds Command Prompt Here, which lets you easily open a command prompt in that folder.
Win+P: Adjust presentation settings for your display.
Win+(+/-): Zoom in/out.
Win+G: Cycle between the Windows Gadgets on your screen.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Reposted quickly because it's a safety issue; (from an australian website that rejected the post because we included our contact info and offered to help- but for money! Ah well.)
An exercise equipment repair tech in your area can fashion cables to replace the ones that broke. If you're in the Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, or San Diego area, Expert Gym Service & Treadmill Repair would be happy to repair your equipment for you, 1-888-496-7372 or 310-489-0200 or www.experttreadmillrepair.com. If you're not in any of those areas, we could still ship the parts to you if you provide us with the lengths, dimensions, cable end type, etc.
!!! DO NOT TRY TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC COATED STEEL CABLES WITH CABLE BOUGHT FROM HOME DEPOT, LOWES, ETC.!!!
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT STEEL CABLES HAVE A MUCH HIGHER BREAKING LOAD STRENGTH RATING THAN CABLES FOUND AT HARDWARE RETAILERS, 750 LBS VS. 6600 LBS.! (if you're thinking, well, I never even lift 750 lbs, so that cheaper cable would be ok for me, here's the info from the expert you need to understand why you need 6600 lbs of breaking strength; these cables will stretch as much as 3-4 INCHES over years of use, until they finally weaken enough to snap or fray. Also, jumping up and down on a scale will show you how even just a 100lb weight can momentarily put MUCH higher forces against whatever is holding it.
SERIOUS INJURY INCLUDING PARALYSIS OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM USING CABLES NOT DESIGNED FOR THIS EQUIPMENT!
YOU CAN GOOGLE "LEON BOSTICK", A NOW PARALYZED BODYBUILDER, TO SEE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE DANGER.
How do you know when to replace a strength units plastic-wrapped steel cables? When that plastic sheath starts to crack or breaks off, that's the first warning sign that it's time to replace it. That plastic sheath is a functional part of the cable, and keeps it from bending too sharply. When it degrades, that steel cable, as strong as it is, will break just like a paper clip that's bent back and forth, it just takes longer.
And when you consider that even in a gym setting, these cables last 5-10 YEARS or more, so if you amortize the cost of having them replaced over 10 years, it becomes readily apparent that it is a priceless bargain versus you or someone you love getting hurt or permanently injured.
An exercise equipment repair tech in your area can fashion cables to replace the ones that broke. If you're in the Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, or San Diego area, Expert Gym Service & Treadmill Repair would be happy to repair your equipment for you, 1-888-496-7372 or 310-489-0200 or www.experttreadmillrepair.com. If you're not in any of those areas, we could still ship the parts to you if you provide us with the lengths, dimensions, cable end type, etc.
!!! DO NOT TRY TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC COATED STEEL CABLES WITH CABLE BOUGHT FROM HOME DEPOT, LOWES, ETC.!!!
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT STEEL CABLES HAVE A MUCH HIGHER BREAKING LOAD STRENGTH RATING THAN CABLES FOUND AT HARDWARE RETAILERS, 750 LBS VS. 6600 LBS.! (if you're thinking, well, I never even lift 750 lbs, so that cheaper cable would be ok for me, here's the info from the expert you need to understand why you need 6600 lbs of breaking strength; these cables will stretch as much as 3-4 INCHES over years of use, until they finally weaken enough to snap or fray. Also, jumping up and down on a scale will show you how even just a 100lb weight can momentarily put MUCH higher forces against whatever is holding it.
SERIOUS INJURY INCLUDING PARALYSIS OR DEATH CAN RESULT FROM USING CABLES NOT DESIGNED FOR THIS EQUIPMENT!
YOU CAN GOOGLE "LEON BOSTICK", A NOW PARALYZED BODYBUILDER, TO SEE THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE DANGER.
How do you know when to replace a strength units plastic-wrapped steel cables? When that plastic sheath starts to crack or breaks off, that's the first warning sign that it's time to replace it. That plastic sheath is a functional part of the cable, and keeps it from bending too sharply. When it degrades, that steel cable, as strong as it is, will break just like a paper clip that's bent back and forth, it just takes longer.
And when you consider that even in a gym setting, these cables last 5-10 YEARS or more, so if you amortize the cost of having them replaced over 10 years, it becomes readily apparent that it is a priceless bargain versus you or someone you love getting hurt or permanently injured.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
ExeRepair / Expert Gym Service & Treadmill Repair Contact info
ExeRepair / Expert Gym Service & Treadmill Repair Contact info
310-489-0200
888-GYM-REPAIR (888-496-7372)
exerepair@gmail.com
treadmillrepair@gmail.com
ellipticalrepair@gmail.com
exercisebikerepair@gmail.com
Any of these are good, and ALL funnel into the same inbox, exerepair@gmail.com.
The BEST way to reach us is the 310-489-0200 number (faster response than emailing). If no one answers, calling the toll-free # will not result in a faster callback, those both ring to the same #. Leaving a message there will only increase our workload and result in you being called back a little bit later than you otherwise would have been by leaving only one message.
310-489-0200
888-GYM-REPAIR (888-496-7372)
exerepair@gmail.com
treadmillrepair@gmail.com
ellipticalrepair@gmail.com
exercisebikerepair@gmail.com
Any of these are good, and ALL funnel into the same inbox, exerepair@gmail.com.
The BEST way to reach us is the 310-489-0200 number (faster response than emailing). If no one answers, calling the toll-free # will not result in a faster callback, those both ring to the same #. Leaving a message there will only increase our workload and result in you being called back a little bit later than you otherwise would have been by leaving only one message.
Why saving $10 can be a REALLY BAD thing...
Why saving $10 can be a REALLY BAD thing...
Every year, so-called "repair techs" come out of the woodwork and put up a free listing on craigslist and attempt to play the part of exercise equipment repair techs, or even worse, treadmill repair techs, take deposits, fix about 50% of the problems treadmills have, and declare the rest "unfixable" or too expensive to fix.
are one of the lucky 50%, but not so great if you had some doofus who happens to own a toolbox come scam you out your money.
We fix about 75%-85% of the treadmills we encounter on the first visit, even if another professional company would have only repaired it by ordering the broken part.
Part of the reason for this high percentage is that we advise people on a regular basis (sometimes over the phone, unpaid, before we've ever come to inspect the treadmill, just based on a few simple questions that tell us the likelihood of being able to successfully fix something) NOT to repair their treadmill for various reasons, which brings us to another vital component in a repair tech worth hiring; HONESTY.
An honest tech is going to cost you less in the long run than a liar who just wants to bleed whatever he can get out of your wallet.
And in addition to just being honest people to begin with, we believe in treating people how we would like to be treated, and also understand that honesty is also a good long-term strategy for us as well.
We sleep better at night, knowing we're helping people and doing a good job for a fair price.
We also enjoy more referrals because of our honesty.
A DISHONEST AND knowledgeable repair tech is arguably less desirable than the doofus who doesn't even know how to fix it. At least then you're only out $50 or whatever.
The dishonest and knowledgeable repair tech can convince you that repairing an older machine is a good idea, (which it sometimes is, there are a lot of variables) get it working while charging you hundreds of dollars in the process, knowing that it won't work long enough to have made the cost of that repair worthwhile.
We'll tell you when it makes more sense to repair it or just buy a new treadmill. We're happy to earn the money repairing it if that is what you prefer or if that's all your budget will allow, but we feel it's only fair to give you the opportunity to make an informed decision.
Maybe worst of all is the fake repair tech that attempts to fix something and actually makes it worse or unrepairable in the process.
Or takes a deposit and then disappears back into the wilds of the internet.
Or takes the documentation with him that should stay with your equipment.
Or takes a part with him and never returns. Sometimes on an older machine, these parts are not available and thus are IRREPLACEABLE. Which means your machine is now junk. But call us before you toss it out, we specialize in tough to fix older equipment.
Real, professional companies can get this documentation directly from the manufacturer.
Don't get cheated, even by a well-meaning amateur. If you need something fixed or serviced, call us for a quote, or at least some advice.
Treadmills and other gym equipment can be somewhat counter-intuitive in their operation (and thus repair as well) and should only be serviced by trained personnel.
Faulty service or repair work can and does result in dangerous conditions and serious injury to those using the equipment.
Even when it doesn't, it makes it more difficult to repair or diagnose a problem if someone has tried to fix it before calling us.
Either they've broken something else in the process of attempting to repair the original problem, or they've changed the initial conditions of the system which makes it harder (though not impossible, it will just take longer) to determine the malfunction.
You can save yourself a lot of time and frustration by calling us to service or repair your equipment.
Best, Eric
Every year, so-called "repair techs" come out of the woodwork and put up a free listing on craigslist and attempt to play the part of exercise equipment repair techs, or even worse, treadmill repair techs, take deposits, fix about 50% of the problems treadmills have, and declare the rest "unfixable" or too expensive to fix.
are one of the lucky 50%, but not so great if you had some doofus who happens to own a toolbox come scam you out your money.
We fix about 75%-85% of the treadmills we encounter on the first visit, even if another professional company would have only repaired it by ordering the broken part.
Part of the reason for this high percentage is that we advise people on a regular basis (sometimes over the phone, unpaid, before we've ever come to inspect the treadmill, just based on a few simple questions that tell us the likelihood of being able to successfully fix something) NOT to repair their treadmill for various reasons, which brings us to another vital component in a repair tech worth hiring; HONESTY.
An honest tech is going to cost you less in the long run than a liar who just wants to bleed whatever he can get out of your wallet.
And in addition to just being honest people to begin with, we believe in treating people how we would like to be treated, and also understand that honesty is also a good long-term strategy for us as well.
We sleep better at night, knowing we're helping people and doing a good job for a fair price.
We also enjoy more referrals because of our honesty.
A DISHONEST AND knowledgeable repair tech is arguably less desirable than the doofus who doesn't even know how to fix it. At least then you're only out $50 or whatever.
The dishonest and knowledgeable repair tech can convince you that repairing an older machine is a good idea, (which it sometimes is, there are a lot of variables) get it working while charging you hundreds of dollars in the process, knowing that it won't work long enough to have made the cost of that repair worthwhile.
We'll tell you when it makes more sense to repair it or just buy a new treadmill. We're happy to earn the money repairing it if that is what you prefer or if that's all your budget will allow, but we feel it's only fair to give you the opportunity to make an informed decision.
Maybe worst of all is the fake repair tech that attempts to fix something and actually makes it worse or unrepairable in the process.
Or takes a deposit and then disappears back into the wilds of the internet.
Or takes the documentation with him that should stay with your equipment.
Or takes a part with him and never returns. Sometimes on an older machine, these parts are not available and thus are IRREPLACEABLE. Which means your machine is now junk. But call us before you toss it out, we specialize in tough to fix older equipment.
Real, professional companies can get this documentation directly from the manufacturer.
Don't get cheated, even by a well-meaning amateur. If you need something fixed or serviced, call us for a quote, or at least some advice.
Treadmills and other gym equipment can be somewhat counter-intuitive in their operation (and thus repair as well) and should only be serviced by trained personnel.
Faulty service or repair work can and does result in dangerous conditions and serious injury to those using the equipment.
Even when it doesn't, it makes it more difficult to repair or diagnose a problem if someone has tried to fix it before calling us.
Either they've broken something else in the process of attempting to repair the original problem, or they've changed the initial conditions of the system which makes it harder (though not impossible, it will just take longer) to determine the malfunction.
You can save yourself a lot of time and frustration by calling us to service or repair your equipment.
Best, Eric
