HP Chromebook Cursor Disappears/Touchpad not working - ??

HP Chromebook Cursor Disappears/Touchpad not working - ??

August 5^th 2016

HP Chromebook 14 Touchpad not working...

Chromebooks Hit By Touchpad Issues...

HP 14 Touchpad stops working, HP etc...

HP Chromebook Touchpad no longer working...

Many HP Chromebook users have had or are having trackpad-touchpad issues. The cursor disappeared, and no one has found the correct resolution after searching everywhere and trying all sorts of things.

Fact is, the problem is one of two possibilities. Either something haywire with the software or something amiss with the hardware.

Software Fix = Go to settings, then advanced settings, and finally click Powerwash. This sets your system back to factory fresh. It does not eliminate your stored passwords or your bookmarks or your stored personal information. It just resets the system to new. Re-enter your log in and password and start again all new.

Hardware Fix = This is the fix that will take care of almost every ones problem. Make sure the system is completely powered off, and disassemble the unit from the bottom. Most units should have 13 small screws, four of which are concealed under chassis like cushions. Gently lift the keypad/touchpad top and re-connect the cables. Even if it looks connected, re-connect it again. The cables are held in place with delicate plastic clamps that fold up and down. Re-seating the cables fixes the problem for most.

Other than these two remedies, if you or someone you know are still having the no cursor problem, it would be a rare Mfg. defect and will require service and part replacement by a professional.

Good Luck - Hope this helps

* As with anything mechanical, there are sometimes defects, problems, and in the worst case scenarios, recalls. The cursor problem with some HP Chromebooks was not that big of a problem after all.

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How to change default fonts in Open Office Writer

How to change default fonts in Open Office Writer

August 5^th 2016

For those of you out there using Apache's Open Office Writer there are many ways to customize and enhance the basic application. There are numerous extensions for various functions, and when you add some of these you end up making your program more functional to your own preferences.

Nevertheless, every time you create a new document you are faced with changing the fonts unless you really like Times New Roman (puke). This is an easy thing to change if you follow these simple steps.

From the menu above, select > Tools > Options > OpenOfficeWriter > Basic Fonts (Western).
Photo example...

In this window you can change the fonts, and sizes to anything you want in the various categories. Then just click OK.
If for some reason you want the original, just go back to this window and click Defaults.



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Heart - Beautiful Broken - Review

Heart is back with a new album...well almost. What Heart delivers is another take on some of their personal favorites from earlier albums. Here they present newly recorded versions of several songs that they felt they could improve, songs that they believe are still relevant.

In an earlier interview Nancy had this to say, as far as how this new album came together...“I was listening for the quality control of it all, and those songs like ‘Johnny Moon’ really stood out to me” - “The same with ‘One Word’ and a couple of songs like that. ‘Down On Me’ and ‘Sweet Darlin’ ’ were the other ones that really stood out to me. Those songs are really nice songs. They’re really well crafted, sort of quality songs, and we had sort of forgotten about a lot of those songs. I was like ‘Wow, we really worked hard on those songs.’ We were careful when we were writing them to make them songs of substance.” - Nancy Wilson

After the sisters (Heart) signed a new deal with Concord, label executives John Virant and John Burk suggested that they do an album that would include new versions of songs from their vast back catalog.

“We were happy to redo some of those songs, like ‘Sweet Darlin’ and ‘One Word,’ just such a great opportunity” - “A lot of times you miss a song (and feel like) ‘Oh God, it’s too bad that song never got its day.’ And to be able to go back and do it again was really a total pleasure.” - Nancy Wilson

While talking about the songs included on the new album, Ann had this to say...

"Those songs may have fallen through the cracks, in a way, because of where radio was at the time when they were first released."

"Rediscovering those songs, I found ways they emotionally still speak to me." - Ann Wilson

The overall here is that the album is being touted as having 3 new songs, when in fact there are only 2 and one of those is a cover. The title track is being called new because of additional lyrics by James Hetfield, but the song, although improved is not really new, and it still does sound much like the original.

The song “Two” is a cover that has Nancy on the lead vocal and this is one of the new songs. Finally, there is “I Jump” and this new song is a collaboration with the Wilson's and Bassist Dan Rothchild. The songs are all good, and the album rocks. The performances are clean and tight, the vocals are sharp and Ann-edgy, although age is becoming more noticeable, she is still a rock powerhouse.

Where this album is weak is in the production and lack of imagination, it's just straight forward rock. The title track is a good choice for a single and Heart has improved this song, but it's still too short. They should have added a verse extended the break section or come up with longer intro to the song. They could have done this and it would have made the effort better, but in the end it's one of the missed opportunities here. I still feel like this is an album worthwhile. It debuted at 105 on Billboard 2 weeks ago and has since disappeared from the top 200. I think this is because the album just doesn't have anything new to offer, and when fans are reading about an album of songs that are essentially do-overs, re-makes, it loses appeal.

The excitement of getting a new album is not here at all with this album. Artists that produce their own work seldom do themselves justice. There really is an art involved in being a producer as well, it comes from a different thinking perspective, and a different musical experience that most artists do not have or recognize. In my view artists that produce their own work, are really going cheap. Fans recognize this, and it's a sure put off.

I am and have always been a fan of Heart and the Wilson's and always will be, but in writing this review I felt it important to set it straight, as it is. There are many other reviews circulating out there that are PAID reviews that are misleading...beware.

I still believe there is more great music to be heard from Heart, but it's not on this album.

Better yet are the Heart sisters last 2 albums: “Red Velvet Car” and “Fanatic.”

Beautiful Broken Track List:

1."Beautiful Broken" (original version on Fanatic Deluxe Edition) (Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Ben Mink, James Alan Hetfield) – 2:24

2."Two" (Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Jesse "Corparal" Wilson, Adam "Royal Z" Waldman) – 4:22

3. “Sweet Darlin” (original version on Bébé le Strange) (A. Wilson) – 3:52

4."I Jump" (A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Dan Rothchild) – 3:51

5."Johnny Moon" (original version on Passionworks) (A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Sue Ennis) – 4:14

6."Heaven" (original version on Alive in Seattle) (A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Ennis) – 5:23

7."City's Burning" (original version on Private Audition) (A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Ennis) – 3:49

8."Down on Me" (original version on Bébé le Strange) (A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Ennis) – 5:12

9."One Word" (original version on Private Audition) (N. Wilson) – 3:33

10."Language of Love" (original version on Passionworks) (A. Wilson, N. Wilson, Ennis) – 3:34

Rate this album 2¾ Stars

If you're not really up to date with Heart or want to find out more, visit their website at

http://www.heart-music.com/

The new album arrived on July 8^th just prior to their tour. Hope you get a chance to check them out, they are great!

Heart's Rock Three For All U.S. Tour schedule with Cheap Trick & Joan Jett:

July 16 – Maryland Heights, Mo., Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
July 17 – Noblesville, Ind., Klipsch Music Center
July 19 – Chicago, Ill., FirstMerit Bank Pavilion @ Northerly Island
July 21 – Burgettstown, Pa., First Niagara Pavilion
July 22 – Cincinnati, Ohio, Riverbend Music Center
July 24 – Mansfield, Mass., Xfinity Center
July 25 – Wallingford, Conn., The Dome At Toyota Presents The Oakdale Theater
July 27 – Darien Center, N.Y., Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
July 28 – Wantagh, N.Y., Nikon At Jones Beach Theater
July 30 – Bethel, N.Y., Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
July 31 – Camden, N.J., BB&T Pavilion
Aug. 15 – Kansas City, Mo., Starlight Theater
Aug. 18 – Dallas, Texas, Gexa Energy Pavilion
Aug. 19 – The Woodlands, Texas, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug. 21 – Phoenix, Ariz., Ak-Chin Pavilion
Aug. 23 – Inglewood, Calif., Forum
Aug. 24 – Mountain View, Calif., Shoreline Amphitheater
Aug. 26 – Auburn, Wash., White River Amphitheater
Aug. 27 – Ridgefield, Wash., Sunlight Supply Amphitheater
Aug. 30 – Morrison, Colo., Red Rocks Amphitheater
Sept. 8 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Sept. 10 – Holmdel, N.J., PNC Bank Arts Center
Sept. 11 – Bristow, Va., Jiffy Lube Live
Sept. 13 – Virginia Beach, Va., Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater At Virginia Beach
Sept. 14 – Raleigh, N.C., Walnut Creek Amphitheater
Sept. 16 – Charlotte, N.C., PNC Music Pavilion
Sept. 19 – Nashville, Tenn., Ascend Amphitheater
Sept. 20 – Pelham, Ala., Oak Mountain Amphitheater
Sept. 23 – West Palm Beach, Fla., Perfect Vodka Amphitheater

New Lana Del Rey Song! - Super Movie (Official Song)

LDR Queen of the Sad Girls is Back!

The word is out, a rare and previously unreleased Lana Del Rey song has just showed up online. This unheard rarity, has your, as expected prototypical Americana flavored lyrics and the tune arrives mid-summer to give you your much needed LDR shot of melancholia.

Many are suggesting that this unheard track “Super Movie” is an early version of “On Our Way.” Between the two songs there are some lyrics that are the same, whether or not the song is an early incarnation of On Our Way is irrelevant, fans will still love it. In any case it's something new for fans while waiting on the follow up to her 2015 album Honeymoon.

“My label, Interscope, is pretty flexible and open to my records coming out at any time, so I don’t have that pressure. I’m just happy to be able to keep on making music I can stand behind, that’s enough for me.” - Lana Del Rey

It is believed that she has been working on her new album on and off since March. The song leaked online is merely a bell ringing, alerting fans that the new album will soon be on the way.

Super Movie

New Poll 9 of 10 Native Americans Not Offended by Redskins Name

New Poll 9 of 10 Native Americans Not Offended by Redskins Name

Shining the OutRiderr Spotlight on a Washington Post article from May 19th By John Woodrow Cox, Scott Clement and Theresa Vargas.

Nine out of 10 Native Americans say they're NOT offended by the Washington Redskins name.

This new Washington Post Poll shows that the minds of Native Americans have remained unchanged since the Annenberg Public Policy Center Poll conducted in 2004.

The survey conducted across every state, reveals that the responses to The Post’s questions about the issue were consistent regardless of age, income, education, or anything else. What doesn't get talked about is that some Native Americans embrace it, and like that their identity is represented in highly visible sports.

Barbara Bruce, a Chippewa Teacher who has lived, and worked on a North Dakota reservation most of her life says...”I’m proud of being Native American and of the Redskins. I’m not ashamed of that at all. I like that name.”

She, along with many others surveyed, embrace native imagery in sports as an acknowledgment of their identity in a society where they are rarely, represented. The tragic fact here is that they are already outnumbered by Asians, Hispanics, Latinos and The Black and White. In what was once their land, it has become a melting pot of all races flourishing except for their own.

The big overall issue here is that an overwhelming majority of Native Americans do not consider the issue of the name “Redskins” very important. Most will say they don't mind it, and some will even say they like it. Native Americans will call other natives ‘Redskins’ as well.

For others,the name is nothing to them. All the attention on this topic is really trumped up rhetoric from agitators and haters. They really sunk their fangs into this issue, so much so, that they get non-Native Americans riled up, and willing to protest, demanding the team change their name.

In my opinion, the name is just a name, the depiction is not disparaging at all. It's not some silly caricature that makes fun of Native Americans.

The sad truth here is that we are in an era of out of control political-correctness. Anyone can at any time manipulate a situation to make themselves feel offended. What a pathetic waste of time.

For a fuller account, you can read the original article with the link below.

New poll finds 9 in 10 Native Americans aren’t offended by Redskins name

Farrah Fawcett's Famous Swimsuit Poster – 1976

First of all, to set the record straight, everyone and their brother and all their friends of friends of friends have written about Farrah's iconic red swimsuit poster.

However, from the standpoint of revisiting good ol' 70's Americana I will address the urban legends that have left many of us wondering.

The first myth to dispel is that she used ice cubes to get the desired look. Totally false, absolute balderdash according to Bruce McBroom the photographer. As he puts it...It was all Farrah.

The second fantastic myth is that Farrah Fawcett’s hair spells out the word “SEX” in her curls. The consensus, of opinion on this one is that this story is false. The truth is that it does. I did not see it. Only later, after it was pointed out to me did I actually see it. So, yes that myth is true. You'll have to find it for yourself if you are that curious.

In my opinion, I do not think that it was done intentionally or that it was the reason for the poster's popularity. I believe this famous poster was a combination of the times and happy coincidence.

What most people don't know or remember was that Farrah was still an unknown actress when this poster was made.

The company that made this poster, had heard that many college guys were buying magazines that featured Farrah is advertisements. Learning this they thought that a poster of her would do well, and they were right.

The happy coincidence here is that this poster was made before Charlie's Angels. After her appearance on the show's pilot, people began to take notice. The timing was perfect, and she helped the pilot land a series.

England has their Tennis Girl and we have our Farrah.

It was the bright combination of her smile and those nipples that made this the eye-catching image known the world over.

There's a really good article by the photographer at this link below

Fawcett Photographer Recalls an Iconic Shoot

* The original poster dimensions were 24 x 32. The poster sold for $2.99 and almost every retailer carried it.

As of February 2^nd 2011 Farrah's swimsuit is now on display at the Smithsonian Institute. It was always in her plans to donate this according to her partner Ryan O'Neal.