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    Which Browser is everyone using?

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    In any event, it's a good idea to keep your browser updated.

    Well, i guess since i still have my IE on here (not my default) I should update it to 9? Why were all the ads just sayiing "update to IE8 and not IE9"

     

    Another question, If i update the IE still on my comp, how do i make it not be my default since it will be the latest browser updated if i do? In case it doesnt ask me

    Which Browser is everyone using?

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    ...and can anyone tell me where (hopefully there is one) is the function to send/email someone the link I am viewing, while in Chrome?

     

    In IE you just go to File i think, select "send link" and my email address book would open up.

     

    Thanks

     

    edit: I just did some searching and found that there is no such function in Chrome. Why would they do (or not do) that?

    Which Browser is everyone using?

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     The only reason I haven't completely moved to Chrome is they don't have a drop down address bar for my 10 most visited sites like Firefox has.  Their developers have said users don't find that function important in spite of the outcry from die hard Chrome users in the Google forums.

     

     

    At first i was  having troubles with the Favourites bar but i went to the "wrench" thing on the top right and i was some how able to have my favourites kind of scrolled along the top of the menu (in addition to where the favourites reside). I also notice when you click on the "+" beside the tab at the top, a new tab opens up with a number of the most recently visited sites. I find this satisfactory compared to how I felt about an hour ago.

    Its different but its faster...

    Which Browser is everyone using?

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    Thanks all,

    Ive chosen Chrome, basically the easiest as it was one of the sites ads up top ;D

     

    So, what comes up now is basically just the google search window--- does anyone know how or if i can transport my "favorites" to the Chrome browser?

     

    I had to go back into IE to get this sites address as i dont know it by heart lol

     

    thanks again

     

    Edit: no need- i found it - thanks

    Which Browser is everyone using?

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    Thanks guys,

     

    I mainly use Chrome. Safari sometimes as well. Not sure why anyone would use IE other than being forced to use it at work.

     

    lol, thats what everyone was saying to me.

     

    So, do I just download one or the other and go? Do I keep IE 7 installed but not used?  Do I have to reset anything else so IE7/8 doesnt run?  Sorry for the elementary questions.

    Which Browser is everyone using?

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    Ok, I dont know how but i am now able to auto log in to the site thanks to those who tried to help me.

     

    When i asked the same question to people outside this forum I was chastised because i was still using IE7 haha...  Problem is i switched to IE8 but my banks site wouldnt recognise/work with IE8. It wouldnt remember my username, i would have to continually answer all the security questions again etc etc.

     

    With the smart techys on this board maybe you can steer this non techy the right way ;)

    So, seeing as banking/trading is prob the most critical issue for people here also, which browsers are you usiing?  If anyone else banks RBC direct would appreciate hearing from you also.

     

    Does anyone use 2 or more browsers?

     

    what would be the benefits to browser A vs B vs C? ( IE, Chrome, Firefox, etc)

     

    Thanks

    Donations Tab!

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    Well, this thread reminds me I havent donated yet :D..

     

    Sanjeev, how about, along with the Tab you maybe can make the Donations/Services thread of its own?

    That way everyone will see it and be reminded of it since it will be listed on the main screen?

     

    The Donations information thread in that sections could be "topped" - perhaps it could also include Member/forum events (again Topped when appropriate).

     

    Just a thought....er.. make that thoughts... ::).

    Sorry Everyone!

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    Does anyone know why, on this forum, the login procedure will not keep my username and password for when i log in next time. The old way i just had to click on the site and i was logged in - this way i have to enter username and pw each time. Ive clicked all "keep me logged in" etc.

     

    If anyone knows what i have to do to be automatically logged in as soon as I enter the site would be appreciated

     

    TIA

     

    You or Windows might have wrongly configured the "Internet Explorer" settings/preferences  after a software update, or you might have some wrong default cookie settings ::)

     

    To find Internet Explorer settings

     

    1.

    Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Start button . In the search box, type Internet Explorer, and then, in the list of results, click Internet Explorer.

     

    2.

    Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.

     

    You might have to change you "Cookie" settings

     

    Thankyou.

    There have been updates on this internet explorer so I'll have to check the settings. Any idea what the settings should be at?

    Sorry Everyone!

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    Does anyone know why, on this forum, the login procedure will not keep my username and password for when i log in next time. The old way i just had to click on the site and i was logged in - this way i have to enter username and pw each time. Ive clicked all "keep me logged in" etc.

     

    If anyone knows what i have to do to be automatically logged in as soon as I enter the site would be appreciated

     

    TIA

    Sorry Everyone!

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    I would pay the membership fee, no problem. What I worry about is that closed forums tend to stop attracting new members because with most forums, you have to be part of a community for a while before you realize how valuable it is, so few people would be ready to pay just to join.

     

    Who knows, maybe the best contributors have yet to join, and it would be a shame to keep them out.

     

    Maybe Parsad could set up a donation/tip jar? Maybe - as someone offered - he could move to a donated servers to bring down expenses? I just think we should be very careful about doing something that could make the quality of the community plateau or degrade over time.

     

    Definitely agree with this.  tip jar would be the best imo. You definitely don't want to lock new prospective members out. 

    I'll 3rd that.  Attracting new fresh minds is a good thing and many young people just getting started wouldnt pay an entry fee - besides, they say the best things in life are free! ;D

    Sorry Everyone!

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    Hi Folks,

    Please thank board member Paul Clerc of Watermelon Web Works, LLC,

    Thankyou Paul and Thankyou Sanjeev - you have nothing to apologize as we are getting a free place to place our bets here ;D

     

    and accomplished what Godaddy.com's host of technicians could not get done in over 36 hours! 

    I had a brief experience with Godaddy and i was not impressed. Good to know there are good people in that line of work if ever we need good service. I have a non financial blog but i may be looking for some stuff at a later date.

     

    Hey Sanj, any thought of maybe putting up a members only service category? Perhaps if there are other things Members do besides investing -to help each other out? I know we cant invest 24/7 or we will go cookoo lol

     

    just a thought

     

    thanks again Paul and Sanj

     

     

    Mr. Market The Bucking Bronco

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    I think you're going to see ALOT of activity to reap whatever short term profits are there.

     

    Its getting obvious things are not too rosy but some still have the need to make sure term $. With the sence of getting absolutely creamed still in the minds we can most likely see alot of intraday swings like this going forward.

     

    This is not your daddys stock market.

     

     

    How much gasoline can you get from a barrel of oil?

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    I dont know the answer without research but i can tell ya Gasoline prices arent going to plummet enough for it to make sence.... Libya or no Libya...

     

    The difference that Libya makes is in the marginal production of gasoline.  Libyan crude is mostly sweet - less sulfur and more gasoline per barrel of refining.  The newer crude discoveries are mostly heavy - higher sulfur content.

    yes but if you recall it was Libya that was used as the justification(excuse) when this price gouging all started.

    I just hope those that deserve it get their heads handed to them.

    What a Lovely Frickin' Day!

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    I was at a picnic Saturday night at my "old money" mother-in-law's "country club" just quietly gasping at the 40-50 year old heirs of old fortunes nervously chattering about the debt downgrade and the markets etc...

     

    This morning I just figure these people are all getting out and the mutual funds just have to sell to meet redemptions.  The fund managers want to buy, not sell, but what can they do?  Cash levels in funds are at record lows.

     

    So once the last marginal retail investor has panicked, guess whas' gunna' happin?

     

    Yup, same thing.  I was at a wedding Saturday night, and everyone was asking me about the downgrade and the markets.  They all sounded really nervous.  I don't think my rational explanation of how markets worked calmed anyone. 

     

    The types of questions I was getting were "My broker told me that Royal Bank is going to do well next year...will it?"  I said to myself..."Oh boy, this is going to be tough to explain."  Cheers!

    I got tired of those discussions, feeling bad but now i just say "its 50/50" - really, it is a fair answer cause the long term answer they dont want to hear and the short term answer we really dont know so - thats where they just leave because they know they cant figure it out.

    Now the U.S. is AA+ according to S&P

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    Holding 80% in brk is crazy but this sure feels better than having a bunch of cash (while being scared to deploy it) or being invested in things that go down 5%/day.  :-X

     

    Nothing wrong with holding 80% FFH but it too is going down 4-5%.

     

    Over time you will be ok though....

     

    Nope, got 20% in FFH and 80% in BRK.  ;D I didn't expect FFH to take such a big hit and the plan was to switch half to something else, now I am not sure I should. And if this isn't over I definitely don't want out.

    Sorry that was a Typo, I did mean BRK it too is down 4% ish today..(where the hell did i get FFH from lol)..

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