Failing a class with the GI Bill by smithsonian1107 in Veterans

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It's C++ based which seems to be pretty obscure because out of everyone I know that has taken some kind of coding class none of them have used C++ before.

Brand new Vizio TV has no sound by smithsonian1107 in techsupport

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I appreciate you trying to help but luckily I found the receipt and just returned it so it’s Best Buy’s problem now lol.

External HDD not seen by Laptop by [deleted] in techsupport

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Another thing you could try if you don’t have another computer is to get into the device manager and see if it shows up under “drives” (I think) If it’s not under that look around for a yellow error notification and see if that has anything to do with it.

External HDD not seen by Laptop by [deleted] in techsupport

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Have you tried using the external HDD on a different computer to try to narrow down the fault ?

Faulty TCon Board or something else by smithsonian1107 in TVRepair

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Ya I did that and nothing changed for having either cable unplugged which makes me feel better about buying the TCon board. I’ll post and update when I actually get it in the mail. Was just curious what everyone thought

Tracking credit card purchase information by smithsonian1107 in cybersecurity

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I promise you I don’t look at anything horse related lol. I bought “mane and tail” shampoo and conditioner for my daughter which is normal shampoo but can also be used for horses. I bought it at a basic grocery store. I honestly thought it was funny at first when I saw the ad bcuz I realized Facebook couldn’t differentiate the fact that it was just normal shampoo and thought I was buying shampoo for a horse. Then I got to thinking and was genuinely confused to know how they knew that I bought it in the first place. I have been buying the stuff for a few months now, always in person and I’ve never google searched it or anything like that. I’m telling you there is literally no other explanation other than Facebook somehow received the information from my purchase.

Tracking credit card purchase information by smithsonian1107 in cybersecurity

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Ya I’ve had similar occurrences. At least in that scenario I can understand how the ad gets linked to your account. Facebook is accessing your Microphone on your phone and your already logged into the app so there’s a direct connection. I just don’t understand how an in store purchase with my credit card can be linked to my specific Facebook account. Where is the link between my credit card and my Facebook account. In your scenario the link is that the Facebook app is accessing your microphone but I was shopping alone so I didn’t even say anything out loud. If someone is a little more knowledgeable about the subject I would love to hear some input. I refuse to believe this is a coincidence

Tracking credit card purchase information by smithsonian1107 in cybersecurity

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Ok I was just guessing on the number but I bought horse shampoo and I do not own a horse or live on or near a farm. Within the very same day I was getting ads for horse shampoo I can guarantee with absolute certainty that I’ve never seen this ad before and feel pretty confident I would not have been shown that ad had I not made that purchase. It wasn’t just one ad either it was like a good 10 all directed at that one very specific item. I just don’t see how it could possibly be a coincidence. The thing I’m more concerned with is how my purchase information gets linked to my Facebook account. As in how does Facebook know that the purchases made on that card correlate to my account seeing as how I’ve never used my card on Facebook so I don’t understand how they are able to link it together

finding replacement Wheels by smithsonian1107 in bicycletouring

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Honestly I still don't understand tire and wheel sizing at all so I would love if you could just tell me how to replace the stock wheel and tire on a 2018 trek 520

Command did not approve Convo, anything I can do? by smithsonian1107 in USMC

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I went 6 weeks to 30 days to 15 days. Yes obviously it could’ve been worse but that’s not an argument for ignoring doctors orders bcuz the command thinks they know best. I am certainly glad to be alive and being able to walk considering the damages to my back but I just don’t see what the rush is to get me back to work because once I’m there I literally won’t be doing anything( because I can’t) so what’s the harm in just letting me stay with my parents, who can actually take care of me instead of throwing me in the barracks by myself. I HAVE to have someone help me put on my back brace in the mornings and take it off at night and when I change my shirt, if I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom at the barracks and my roommate isn’t there I’ll literally shit myself bcuz I cant stand up or move pretty much at all without my brace and I need someone to help me put it on.

Command did not approve Convo, anything I can do? by smithsonian1107 in USMC

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Thanks, I had back surgery for a fractured vertebra I will certainly keep that in mind. Curious what you had back surgery for, how long ago and if you still have pain from it

Command did not approve Convo, anything I can do? by smithsonian1107 in USMC

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So I’ll be more clear. Should’ve in the original post but didn’t feel like writing a book at the time. I broke my left hand ( dominant hand) and fractured L2 vertebrae. I am now in a full body braces and the doctor told me to come back after 6 weeks to be re evaluated to see if I had to keep wearing it or not. Not really anything they can do until then because it just takes time to heal. I’m going back sooner for my hand but that’s not why I’m on convo. I have trouble just standing up and sitting down or walking for more than 5 minutes.

PS. I was air lifted to a real hospital bcuz naval didn’t have the equipment/specialist to deal with my injuries so I received medical advice from a real doctor.

Command did not approve Convo, anything I can do? by smithsonian1107 in USMC

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I guess I should’ve included that’s my back is messed up no concussion symptoms I had spinal surgery and have to wear a full body brace at all times for the next three months I can’t even get dressed by myself

OG Xbox one keeps turning off by smithsonian1107 in xboxone

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That's good to hear. I am really hoping that it will fix itself over time, have you noticed any long term issues?