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@C0RR0SIVE wrote: It takes DST into account...  Do you happen to live anywhere near where the timezones change? Great question!  https://www.quora.com/Are-there-any-major-cities-divided-by-two-time-zones ... View more

First step would be go to SCC http://192.168.0.1/ to see what it reports.   No problems here. Are you Gen4 or Gen5?   Also could be Gateway problem or bad weather at its location. ... View more

jprodr19, it is my understanding that all local landline numbers are owned by the Telco providers in the end. That is why you have to request from them to get a number ported to HughesNet. The Telco can refuse port requests if they wish. I kind of doubt HughesNet will go out to all the providers and try to purchase local numbers from them, especially if the customer never requests the number they already have be ported.   I don't think there are large blocks of local landline numbers just lying around for any provider who wants to just snatch them up.   Perhaps one of the mods will provide the official answer. ... View more

@Dragonheart23 wrote: My provider is Hughsnet... I pay 169 a month for 20g for month and 50g from 2am till 8 am Um, point is you're getting ripped off at that price if what you say is true. Are you with a reseller, third party contracter? ... View more

Not to stir the pot but Gen4 Ultra  50/50 plan at $89.99 here.   It is all relative, simply depends on time you sign up and what is available. My plan is considered "grandfathered" now so if I switched I would lose it for eternity. How it works, no different from cell phone providers, which satellite Internet is very similar to. ... View more

Comodo has my vote and US based. ... View more

Gmartin, I don't do Amazon Prime but the only way is if they allow downloading for later viewing. Then you could set up a task in Windows Task Scheduler to start Prime and do the download during the night hours. ... View more

@C0RR0SIVE wrote: Guys... Java it self has nothing to do with Javascript...  It that is the case, very few websites would work right now seeing as Java doesn't work in most browsers anymore. @Darryl Replace "Username" with the name of the account your loging into the computer with. True, don't know if updating Java is necessary but did it anyway. I still have Java installed in Windows but the browsers I use don't support it anymore. Probably just deleting the folder mentioned is the real fix. ... View more

@jcollison251 wrote: Yes, BirdDog, you did misunderstand my comment.  I didn't say *I* owned any of them.  Anyway, the girl sitting next to me thought it was funny, but then again she's missing some teeth and has had several glasses of apple jack, so that ain't saying much.     OK, just in today's world I get a bit concerned when people reference weapons in posts. Not really funny to me but maybe to some, teeth or not. Back to actual help. ... View more

@jcollison251 wrote: If they don't process that cancellation I'm going to be one upset customer.  If I've learned one thing in my 5-1/2 years out here in the boonies, it's this:  Don't mess with country folks, because they tend to own firearms!  🙂     Smiley face or not , is that a threat? I own firearms but don't reference them in public posts on the internet.   Have I misunderstood your comment? ... View more

@eric30110 wrote: Updating java and deleting the hughes net meter folder from (C:\Users\Usernamehere\AppData\Roaming) your appdata folder worked for me. Good info, I had to do this recently myself but didn't post it here. Good that you did. ... View more

@Matt_Is_My_Name wrote: @BirdDog It is a pretty significant update. It adds a whole range of features to Windows 10, but each user will only care about a couple of them depending on their circumstances. It does have a handful of security patches which are necessary.   In all honesty I wouldn't call it a marketing thing. It really does offer a lot.   https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/features I'm old, that stuff doesn't impress me. I have Classic Shell installed on my computers. I have old desktop style on all computers, no tiles, just icons. I'm a dying breed, it is OK, time marches on but going to stick with what I like and know. Android touch and swipe is fine on my phone and tablets but I like icons, mouse and old desktop style on PC. Hate tiles and touch on PC. I'm old. ... View more

I admit I'm out of the loop on this "Creators" thing. What is it and do I need it? Or is it a marketing thing like the Samsung Galaxy 8 and newest IPhone?   Thinking I don't need it. ... View more

@maratsade wrote: What Linux distro, BirdDog? I have Mint and I love it (is it lame to like Mint? I wonder if the cool Linux people like more sophisticated distros). Mint is great, I have it on dual boot. The more one learns about Linux they can move past the mass distributions like Mint, or not. Thing is it is a choice how a person advances, nothing forced. And free and user supported.   Will admit I like the old DOS days and lower level system control which Linux offers if a person wants to go there. Don't have to go that deep into the system though with the mass distro's. ... View more

Biting my tongue long enough. Is it really worth it? Seems 10 is about as bad as Vista or even ME from what I read on the internet. Happily on 8.1 until 2023. What is this "Creators" thing you speak of?   Joking a bit but no way I plan on havining 10 on anything. Linux before 10 in my book. Shoot, I'll be 70 by the time 8.1 support expires, if I'm still around I'm betting Windows might be a third tier OS the way they're going. I actually like Android on my phones and tablets better than Windows these days. ... View more

@GabeU wrote: @henrysj   When you receive a private message, after clicking on the envelope on the upper right, you are taken to the page of your message(s).  On that page, click on the title of the message to open it.  Once the message is opened, there is a reply button on the lower right.   Scanning an unfamiliar page with the mouse can reveal many hot spots that open secrets. A fun game. ... View more

@udanwudeligv wrote: GabeU and BirdDog,  What should I do? I've seen people say Netflix is "easily streamable" but not for me.  Thanks,  Isabel  I'm sorry but honestly have no idea as I can stream Netflix on my Gen4 plan. About all I can suggest is to turn off the modem WiFi and plug directly into the modem to see if any better.   I personally suggest setting Netflix to low definition streaming regardless if Gen4 or Gen5 simply for the data savings if nothing else. It may be best to start a new post if you haven't already, we've kind of gone off topic here. ... View more

@GabeU wrote:   They're definitely still playing around with things.  My signal strength has varied a bit, but has been stable now for about a week at around 106.          My signal jumped 10 points today and is staying there. Higher than it has ever been and sure don't think it is atmospherics or some other intangable reason. Some kind of adjustments going on IMO. ... View more

@GabeU wrote: @BirdDog   Are you not upgrading to Gen5 because you are saving more sticking with the plan you have?   There is that aspect. I see no advantage right now to enter a new contract, pay for upgrade, etc., and definitely don't need a modem with built in WiFi, my ASUS has data tracking by device.   I have Gen4 Ultra and is working well aside from some peak time slowdown. Can still do most everything fine other than large file downloading when really slow.   Is funny in a way, I remember waiting for hours back in the 7000s days for a 100 MB driver file to download or even going to the local library to do it. Now I can't deal with it. Tells me something has definitely gotten better over the years with satellite speed. Some slowdown at times I expect.   Just my opinion but believe much is still going on with the ground infrastructure side of things and a lot tweaking with both J1 and J2 to optimize the whole configuration. ... View more