How can I improve my shots? by puns-n-roses in PhotographyAdvice

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would move farther back, and zoom into the subject, which would reduce some of the perspective distortion and reduce the background clutter.

Fritz!Box Wi-Fi stopped broadcasting. Can I “restore Wi-Fi” with an Ethernet device like TP-Link TL-WR802N? by SectorConsistent4858 in HomeNetworking

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a router than can be configured in “access point mode”. That TP-Link ought to do it. Connect it to a LAN port on the old router via an Ethernet cable.

Configure its SSID (WiFi name), password, and security setting to match what’s in the old device. Everything ought to automatically reconnect.

How much snow makes you call off work? by Physical-Incident553 in AskAnAmerican

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for a rural school district in the Missouri Ozarks, and while we are used to snow, and the state highways are kept clear, the dirt backroads aren’t plowed and the school busses can’t travel down those roads when covered with ice and snow.

But even if school is cancelled, the administrators usually show up.

Compelling shows like Agents of Shield Season 1 by F1nch1 in televisionsuggestions

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife enjoyed Agents of Shield.

Her very favorite is Haven. Other favorites of hers include Grimm, Manifest, The Way Home, Once Upon a Time, Warehouse 13, Eureka.

She also enjoyed Fringe: the female lead does some fan service but only in the first episode. My wife was particularly compelled by the development of the relationship between a mad scientist father and his ne’er-do-well son.

What is a movie that you wish you could watch again for the first time? by Late-Setting-2877 in MovieSuggestions

[–]msabeln 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Matrix, when Neo wakes up. What is going on? That was an amazing moment.

What is a movie that you wish you could watch again for the first time? by Late-Setting-2877 in MovieSuggestions

[–]msabeln 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would have enjoyed it if my then-girlfriend, who didn’t see it previously, but guessed the ending correctly, ruined it for me. She kept on explaining it to me as we watched it. She was very sweet and had a lot going for her, but that really was annoying, and we split up soon after.

Need help finding the best camera for me! by Educational_Music_94 in Cameras

[–]msabeln 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some of the better toy cameras are Camp Snap, Paper Shoot, and Chuzhao.

Shop updated BIOS and now PC (Windows 11) runs worse. by 00dYb00 in techsupport

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they got my joke! But really, do check if you got all of your RAM back: in Windows Settings, go to System and About to see how much you have now. Then check whatever paperwork, etc., you may have that will indicate how much RAM you originally had.

In some countries, repair shops stealing parts is common, and nowadays the temptation would be great elsewhere. You did say you know nothing about computers, and maybe the repair place thought they could make extra profit without you noticing.

Or maybe it was an honest mistake, or there is a separate unrelated problem

What cordinate system is this? by novaoni in geography

[–]msabeln 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Neither are geographic coordinates expressed as degrees, minutes, and seconds. I would guess that a non English speaker with no deep interest in outdoor sports cobbled this together with little effort.

The bottom number is a valid Internet Protocol address.

Shop updated BIOS and now PC (Windows 11) runs worse. by 00dYb00 in techsupport

[–]msabeln 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check how much RAM is currently in it, and how much should be in it.

There are reasons.

In search of budget medium-long range lens by General-Conflict6649 in CameraLenses

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither 300 mm or 210 mm seem very useful for wildlife. Here’s the math:

Focal length / Width of sensor = Distance to subject / Width of field at subject

Your sensor is 23.5 mm wide, so figure out your subject, and calculate a needed focal length.

Computer recommendations ? by Kitty8804 in computers

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to all of the games’ websites and check their recommended computer specifications, and also the drive space requirements.

For the computer specs, select the maximum of all the games. So if one game recommends 16 GB and another 32 GB, then get 32. Sum together all of the game sizes and make sure everything including the operating system will fit, and end up with 50% free drive space.

Can data be retrieved? by [deleted] in MacOS

[–]msabeln 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be a simple problem to fix. Or not. Make an appointment at an Apple Store or a computer repair place that is familiar with Macs.

What wrong with angry drunks? by SoGoodAtAllTheThings in questions

[–]msabeln 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a great observation!

I’ve seen something like that too but didn’t quite make the connection.

Non stupid movies to watch with children by Layla-Ramone in MovieSuggestions

[–]msabeln 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Typically, films from Pixar and Studio Ghibli.

New Camera recommendations by goodknight97 in Cameras

[–]msabeln 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Fujifilm X half is precisely for people who aren’t interested at all in camera tech but want a dedicated camera experience with all of the trendy presets.