OK this like all my help and reviews will be short and to the point. I don't like all the waste of foo foo stuff! LOL Next I'm not an expert but I have been mining, testing,... moreOK this like all my help and reviews will be short and to the point. I don't like all the waste of foo foo stuff! LOL Next I'm not an expert but I have been mining, testing, reading and researching just for this post for about a month.There are so many ways to mine crypto-currency it gets super confusing so I will list the easiest ways for a beginner. You can mine in your browser, with a phone (not iphones they only have one cpu and most no gpu's), tablet, laptop, desktop... Will you make any money? Well probably not unless you have free electricity. If you have solar and your electric company doesn't steal your kwh's (SCE says 500kwh's per month but the solar company says 1500 to 1600kwh's per month) you can mine a few hours a day for free.Next you want to mine in LARGE mining pools. Working as a group you have a much chance of finding and completing jobs! One of the reasons I really like Minergate XMR Monero Pool can be as high as 74,000 miners!I will start with the easiest GUI application... less
We have a TeamSpeak 3 server members can use. :)One Channel for Gaming, one for Remote Support.Both are password protected - PM (PRIVATE MESSAGE) beast-usa, Raymond or Jaymz to... moreWe have a TeamSpeak 3 server members can use. :)One Channel for Gaming, one for Remote Support.Both are password protected - PM (PRIVATE MESSAGE) beast-usa, Raymond or Jaymz to get the password for the gaming channel.PM (PRIVATE MESSAGE) beast-usa for the Remote Support password.Always connect using this .com:trp-nofear.killervent.comIF YOU ALREADY HAVE TEAMSPEAK 3 INSTALLED OR KNOW HOW TO INSTALL IT SKIP TO NUMBER 10.1. Download the newest version.Downloads TeamSpeak 3 from Happy As Is ForumsYou can download either 32 bit or 64 bit (32 bit should work on both 32 & 64 bit systems)Double click the file you downloaded "team-speak3-client-all-windows-64bit-verX.X.X.exe"Click Next.2. READ the license agreement, like most you don't have a choice. If want touse it you must agree! No worries nothing in there like Apple, google or facecrap have. Scroll Down, Check I accept, Click Next.3. Select the type of install, you would only select "Install just for me" if youhave multiple users and you don't want... less
I will try to list anything here that is being changed or worked on.
I think I have told everyone we have twitter also sending updates as they are done.
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I think I have told everyone we have twitter also sending updates as they are done.
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If there is anything else you think we... moreWelcome to the new Happy As Is:)
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Please read Terms & Privacy links on the bottom of every page.http://happyasis.com/help/terms Main rules are easy: NO SPAM NO PORN NO ABUSE OF ANY MEMBERS / NO ABUSE OF SYSTEM... morePlease read Terms & Privacy links on the bottom of every page.http://happyasis.com/help/terms Main rules are easy: NO SPAM NO PORN NO ABUSE OF ANY MEMBERS / NO ABUSE OF SYSTEM GLITCHES! NO CHEATING OR SCAMMING ANYONE! HAVE FUN :) If you have MATURE PHOTOS PLEASE MARK THEM MATURE. No one under 21 years old will have permission to see them.
If you're still using that HORRIBLE OS Winblows and something goes wrong. LOL Like every five minutes.You can create a Linux boot drive to repair Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11.You can... moreIf you're still using that HORRIBLE OS Winblows and something goes wrong. LOL Like every five minutes.You can create a Linux boot drive to repair Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11.You can also use the Linux boot USB drive to get your files off of a broken Windows system.Then while you're there do yourself a favor delete Windows an UPGRADE to Linux.1. You need to download Rufus - Windows ONLY. (on a working computer - the portable version is what I use)https://rufus.ie/en/2. Insert a 8 gig or larger USB thumb into the computer.(EVERYTHING ON THE DRIVE WILL BE ERASED) 3. Download the Linux .ISO file from your favorite Linux distro: (Mint being the easiest for new users)Always download LTS versions if they are offered.Xubuntuhttps://xubuntu.org/download (this is my OS) Minthttps://linuxmint.com/download.php (I like Xfce)Manjarohttps://manjaro.org/Debian https://www.debian.org/Blackarch https://blackarch.org/downloads.htmlLutris https://lutris.net/downloads/Ubuntu https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop4. Open... less
I'm not going to bother listing the version since that changes every other day with Windows 10. And in my opinion I still haven't seen one that has made it any better. It started... moreI'm not going to bother listing the version since that changes every other day with Windows 10. And in my opinion I still haven't seen one that has made it any better. It started out slow, glitchy, unstable, now years later version 21h-something it's still glitchy, unstable and even got slower!I really don't understand why anyone uses it?Just UPGRADE to LINUX, it won't force updates or upgrades, you'll never see another "Windows has run into problems and needs to restart" You won't need to worry about everything you do being sold to the highest bidder. If you want a simple 100% FREE stable super fast OS make the switch like the other millions of people that dump Windows daily.OK,onto how to recovery or reset your Windows computer. (Recovery almost NEVER works) Reset will fix most Windows 10 errors about 99% of the time. Depending on which one you choose both will erase the buggy messed up Windows installation and do a clean re-install. So if just to many things are not working? "sound, copy & paste,... less
Well as always like a dog without a bone LOL I have been searching and searching for something to control fan speeds for AMD Video cards in Linux. Something like the Nvidia... moreWell as always like a dog without a bone LOL I have been searching and searching for something to control fan speeds for AMD Video cards in Linux. Something like the Nvidia Control Panel for Nvidia cards.And I found "Radeon Profile" super easy to install and even better then the Nvidia Control Panel. You can set power levels, overclock, create custom fan curves, set your AMD video card to "COMPUTE". Compute is needed for mining crypto :) and yes AMD video cards are king in crypto mining. So much more ETH for the buck. (10 RX580 at 30-32mh/s for the price of one 2080 TI at 63-66mh/s do the math lol)You will need to have already installed your AMD video card drivers.The maker of this great GUI:https://github.com/marazmista/radeon-profileNow the easy part :) open your favorite Terminal window. Make sure you have "lm-senors" installed if not install them.Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt install lm-sensorsType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt-get updateThen add the Radeon Profile... less
Most people that use Linux now that Nemo is the best file manager but sometimes a bit of pain to make default. I do it for people all the time and never really pay attention on... moreMost people that use Linux now that Nemo is the best file manager but sometimes a bit of pain to make default. I do it for people all the time and never really pay attention on just how I do it! LOL So this time I took the time to write it all down. And it's a little different if you are using Ubuntu or Xubuntu. I use Xubuntu just because I like having total CONTROL of my computer and how it looks. And I have no problems reading menu's.First which one are you using? If you have the annoying side bar you can't move, change or customize and need to search to find apps? That would be Ubuntu I really hoped they would KILL that side bar in Ubuntu 20.04.To switch to Nemo in Ubuntu:Set Nemo as your default desktop in Ubuntu 20.04+ (some do not need "sudo" but all will work using sudo")Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt updateType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt install nemoType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo xdg-mime default nemo.desktop inode/directory... less
Both are on the same computer using dual boot.Why is Windows 10 SO MUCH SLOWER then Linux?Well Linux never crashes, it is FREE, no forced updates, no spyware, just an OS. Using... moreBoth are on the same computer using dual boot.Why is Windows 10 SO MUCH SLOWER then Linux?Well Linux never crashes, it is FREE, no forced updates, no spyware, just an OS. Using only 1.3 gigs of memory to run the system. Windows 10 & 11 try to use about 6.5 gigs just to run the OS.Downloading and updating Steam games on Linux like all things Linux LIGHNING FAST!Downloading and updating Steam games on Windows 10 Pro like all things on Windows SUPER SLOW!LOL Why do people still use Windows? Download speed SLOWER, Hard Drive speed OMG SUPER SLOW!If you're not upgrading to Linux you must just really like watching your windows screen sit there until Windows crashes. :) less
Windows 11 another failed OS by Microsoft.I keep telling people unless you're locked into Windows software. You need software that ONLY runs in Windows? Just UPGRADE to Linux,... moreWindows 11 another failed OS by Microsoft.I keep telling people unless you're locked into Windows software. You need software that ONLY runs in Windows? Just UPGRADE to Linux, 100% stable, plays games, office software, accounting software, graphics software, encoding software... Everything you have in Windows it's just FREE and faster.OK lets start with the new joke Windows 11. :)1. Just as slow as Windows 10.2. Memory speed slower then Windows 8 (not 8.1), slower then Linux.3. Hard drive speeds slower then Windows 8 (not 8.1), slower then Linux.4. Horrible un-useable start menu made for morons.5. Still has forced updates that mess up everything, still limited hours on when you can use YOUR computer.6. Still locks out everything but the newest hardware.7. Still SUPER HORRIBLE graphics. I swear switching between Linux & Windows windows colors, lighting, graphics are HORRIBLE. I can't stand looking at the Windows desktop. Still just as dam UGLY in Windows 11.8. Random micro freezes YEP STILL THERE.
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So Harley Davidson has the best and fastest motor ever made by Harley "The Revolution Motor". And we have the birth of the VROD - VRSC V-Twin-Racing-Street-Custom. Then all the... moreSo Harley Davidson has the best and fastest motor ever made by Harley "The Revolution Motor". And we have the birth of the VROD - VRSC V-Twin-Racing-Street-Custom. Then all the different models, Muscle, Night Rod, Street Rod, Destroyer... Then they drop the line and return to the standard ever so SLOW Harley motors and just keep raising the cubic inches, but still no HP.Then they jump back to the Revolution Motor with the Revolution 2 a better motor then the VROD's. Higher compression (VROD 11.3:1 REV2 13:1) more HP VROD 120-140 REV2 150 HP and they put it in a dirt bike (Pan American)!Now they put the Revolution 2 it in a street bike!And just like always they blow it :( they lower the HP to 120 and put it in a Sportster! So it may or may not be faster then a VROD depending on the VROD model. It has pipes that will be right on your butt while riding, it has a THREE GALLON GAS TANK. I can almost deal with the ugly engine for the speed. But 3 gallon tank, tiny sportster and $14,999 price tag and one... less
IT'S NOT THE PRINTERS - IT'S WINDOWS 10!If you are using any model "Kyocera" printer and that crap in the hat Windows 10 you will get blue screens.You can try updating the drivers... moreIT'S NOT THE PRINTERS - IT'S WINDOWS 10!If you are using any model "Kyocera" printer and that crap in the hat Windows 10 you will get blue screens.You can try updating the drivers that will fix it once in a very great while. Here is just one post online out of thousands.Hey MICROSUX when it's thousands of people and ONLY happening ON WINBLOWS 10 - IT'S NOT THE PRINTER, IT'S YOUR GARBAGE OS!!!Microsux has a two fixes listed one of course is their default fix "Re-install Windows 10 and don't upgrade or update it"The other is a stand-alone update. It only works on about 1 in 20 computers.Then MS suggests "Method 2: Reinstall your Windows operating system, but do not apply this update."You will need to download the one for your version of Windows 10.For most people using desktops it will be the top link "x64" for 64bit.For NEWER laptops or tablets it should be the "ARM x64" CHECK YOUR CPU. Here is the link to the file that may or may not fix it update "KB4567523":Fix Winblows 10 breaking printersIf that... less
Scanner or Printer problems.First things to always do:1. UNPLUG the power cord from the scanner or printer.2. UNPLUG the USB cord from the scanner.3. RESTART THE COMPUTER IT WAS... moreScanner or Printer problems.First things to always do:1. UNPLUG the power cord from the scanner or printer.2. UNPLUG the USB cord from the scanner.3. RESTART THE COMPUTER IT WAS ATTACHED TO. (ALWAYS RESTART THE COMPUTER IF IT'S WINDOWS)4. PLUG THE POWER CORD BACK INTO THE SCANNER.5. AFTER THE COMPUTER RESTARTS AND YOU ARE LOGGED IN - Plug the USB back into the Scanner.6. Test scanner or printer.HP Printers1. Always restart the computer and the printer.If it's wireless MAKE SURE THE WIRELESS LIGHT ON THE PRINTER IS LIT UP IT's NORMALLY BLUE.AND IT IS CONNECTED TO YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK.2. Make sure your printer and computer are on the same network.You may have one to three different networks. Joe's home network or work (wired), Joe's 2.5 ghz, Joe's 5 ghz, Joe's 5.2 ghz.If the computer is WIRED it should work with the printer on any of the wireless network.If the computer is on WIRELESS MAKE IT'S ON THE SAME WIRELESS AS THE PRINTER.The printer is on Joe's 2.5 ghz the computer MUST BE ON Joe's 2.5 ghz.To... less
Make a payment for a existing members of Happy As IsPay for a subscription balance. (Make it current if there was a problem with your credit card, bank info a general paypal... moreMake a payment for a existing members of Happy As IsPay for a subscription balance. (Make it current if there was a problem with your credit card, bank info a general paypal problem)Pay for parts or services. (You ordered more parts after the bill was paid, your system needed another part, you added additional work to your job)Pay for computer or software training, help beyond your VIP membership. Or if you have no VIP membership and you just need help? With websites, how to use software,install software, install hardware... Help with learning how to use a new operating system, Linux or Windows NO MAC.Click the link below to pay. You will be taken to a beast-usa's website payment page.https://beast-usa.com/payments/payment-enter-amount.htmlThank You less
Hardinfo:Hardinfo is a system information and benchmark tool designed for hardware analysis and report generation.It gives you the most intensive system hardware and benchmark... moreHardinfo:Hardinfo is a system information and benchmark tool designed for hardware analysis and report generation.It gives you the most intensive system hardware and benchmark info I have found for Linux. Hardinfo will also create HTML reports on your system’s hardware.Hardinfo is a lot like AIDA64 for windows. Hardinfo doesn't have all the monitoring that AIDA64 has but anything you need to know about your Linux system it will have.To install the hardinfo package on your Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, Xubuntu 18.04, 20.04, Mint 19.3, 20 Linux system/s:Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt update (or sudo apt-get update)Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt install hardinfoType or copy and paste this hit enter: hardinfo -rma devices.soTo start the program (you can create a start menu item if you know how)Type or copy and paste this hit enter: hardinfo (After install it can be found on your menu or search as "System Profiler and Benchmark". This is my system it's not Ubuntu 20.04 it's... less
First I'll start with Server connections.When you have a personal Server you can set it up to access it from anywhere in the world. But if you have internet problems very slight... moreFirst I'll start with Server connections.When you have a personal Server you can set it up to access it from anywhere in the world. But if you have internet problems very slight problems you will get disconnected. Work or business Servers do not work the same as a website server. I will try to explain both.In this picture you can see the "Server" "Location #1" any of the computer in location #1 will NEVER be disconnected from the server. Even if you had no internet the connection to the server always works, because you would always be directly connected on the local network.If the server loses connection to the internet then location #2, #3 and #4 would all lose connection to the server. Only computers in location #1 would stay connected.As in the picture the server and location #1, #3 and #4 are working, location #2 would be dis-connected from the server because of the disconnect or to many packet losses from the ISP internet connection.If you think the server is having problem check other locations... less
I get these questions about a million times a month. Then people are always plugging monitors into the wrong graphic's ports. You end up with nothing showing on your monitor,... moreI get these questions about a million times a month. Then people are always plugging monitors into the wrong graphic's ports. You end up with nothing showing on your monitor, unless your bios is set to "Auto Select Graphics Device or Port"So hopefully these pictures will help people. Lets start with common desktops rear ports.Now desktop video ports. If you have both backplate ports and a VIDEO CARD you ALWAYS plug your monitor or monitors into the video card.On to laptop ports these can get confusing there are many. And every new model comes up with new ones.Some are standard and normal colors, but I have seen laptops with black USB 3.0 ports, black or blue USB-C ports. On the mic and headphones or speaker ports you can normally see a very tiny symbol of a micor headphones. Before people got so strange they were pink and green. Then people startedusing their laptops as a fashion statement. LOLIn this last picture you see USB-C which is basically used to connect or charge your mobile phone.That... less
Ubuntu 20.04 ONLY change the horrid default login/loock screen.I always start with Ubuntu then add distro's my favorite for the last 15+ years has been Xubuntu Xfce.Normally when... moreUbuntu 20.04 ONLY change the horrid default login/loock screen.I always start with Ubuntu then add distro's my favorite for the last 15+ years has been Xubuntu Xfce.Normally when I add the distro I get a new login or lock screen that I can then edit pretty easily in Xubuntu.But in the newest version of Ubuntu 20.04 for some reason they missed it and no matter which distro you add your loginor lock screen is always says "Ubuntu" with it's purplish background. And nope I did NOT LIKE IT AT ALL so I tried many thingsto change it over and over. Most just left me repairing my grub boot loader to make the system boot again. :(Then I came across this little script written by this guy https://github.com/thiggy01 "THANK YOU"And worked perfectly with a few edits and making my login / lock screen fit my monitors.If you have only one monitor no problem any picture that is the same size as your screen will work.if you have two or more monitors it will stretch that picture across all the screens and that will look... less
Ubuntu 20.04 and it's offspring (Xubuntu, Mint...) neglected to add the repositories for the GUI which makes it super simple to use.But these instructions should also make it very... moreUbuntu 20.04 and it's offspring (Xubuntu, Mint...) neglected to add the repositories for the GUI which makes it super simple to use.But these instructions should also make it very simple to do. No not as fast or easy as the GUI but if you need it it's pretty fast and super easy. This is for sharing on your computer NOT SETTING UP A SAMBA SERVER.Open your favorite Terminal then type or copy and paste these in.First Stop Samba: Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo service smbd stopThen back-up the original file just in case.Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf_backupThen edit the samba config file.Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.confYou should see something like this. This IS A WORKING CONFIG FILE COPY & PASTE, change the name of your computer, change hosts allow to your IP number, add your share folders. Add your username, add your password and your Samba will work. Tested on Linux to Linux. REMOVE the # if you... less
Most of these are TERMINAL COMMANDS and must be run in a Terminal window.There are over 1,000 lines of commands. I would install these two things first "Terminator Terminal and... moreMost of these are TERMINAL COMMANDS and must be run in a Terminal window.There are over 1,000 lines of commands. I would install these two things first "Terminator Terminal and Notepad qq"Then copy and paste this whole list in Notepad qq and use the search to "Find" the command/s you're looking for.Like Hard Disk, SSD, Monitor, Clock, Games, TeamSpeak, Nvidia, AMD, VLC, Software Center, i386, VirtualBox, Computer Name, Password, Themes... The list is to long to name everything just search for it it is probably there!Most of these commands will work in Ubuntu, Xubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, Mint 19.03+.Install Terminator Terminal - Terminator can run multiple terminal windows in one window by right clicking and splitting the termianl window.Type or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt-get updateType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt-get install terminatorType or copy and paste this hit enter: sudo apt-get updateYou can find it on your menu under Accessories if you're still using the picture... less
LOL I found the plugin I was looking for so I guess I could have stayed on Mint 19.3I have been using it since Ubuntu 10.10! It was still working in Xubuntu 18.04.4 with the new... moreLOL I found the plugin I was looking for so I guess I could have stayed on Mint 19.3I have been using it since Ubuntu 10.10! It was still working in Xubuntu 18.04.4 with the new AMD CPU.It was in the old Software Center which got removed in version 18.04 :( Just installed it need to reboot for the 10 millionth time lol to see if it works!It's called "indicator-cpufreq" you just add it to a panel (taskbar for windows converts). Then left click and pick your speed!This program should run in Mint, Ubuntu, Xubuntu....To install it:If you are still on Ubuntu 16.04 use the Software Center. (That also works if you upgraded from 16.04 to 18.04)If not open your favorite Terminal Window. (Terminator Terminal for me)Newer versions you can drop "-get"1. Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get update (hit enter) 2. Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get install indicator-cpufreq3. Type in or copy & paste: sudo apt-get update (hit enter)Then add it to one of your panels "Indicator Plugin". Put a check mark in... less