Photo Bucket wtf?

godofthunder · October 25, 2012, 06:34:53 AM

PB just changed their format and I can't figure out how to copy pics and post them. very frustrating!

ack1961 · October 25, 2012, 07:52:11 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on October 25, 2012, 06:34:53 AM
PB just changed their format and I can't figure out how to copy pics and post them. very frustrating!

Scott, if you're referring to the Image Code side-bars that you were able to click on and "copy" an image and import into a thread, you can get those Image Codes by moving your mouse pointer directly over the picture itself (wait a second or two), and then click in the "IMG Code" field. That field should show "copied" briefly, then return to the thread and paste the code in.

godofthunder · October 25, 2012, 08:16:10 AM

Thanks...................still not working. Screw it I switched back to the old PB.

the mojo hobo · October 25, 2012, 08:52:10 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on October 25, 2012, 08:16:10 AM
Screw it I switched back to the old PB.

Windows 8 is official tomorrow. I wonder how many will say the same about that.

Remember 'new Coke'?

Pilgrim · October 25, 2012, 09:14:48 AM

I wonder how many will proclaim Windows 8 as Armageddon, then commence rending their garments and tearing their hair out. Something about MS generates idiotically strong reactions.

Dave W · October 25, 2012, 09:30:50 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on October 25, 2012, 08:16:10 AM
Thanks...................still not working. Screw it I switched back to the old PB.

You must have had some kind of beta. I don't have any option to change back to any previous version. Mine is the same as it's been for awhile now, as Steve said, just mouse directly over the image and copy the IMG code.

Dave W · October 25, 2012, 09:35:14 AM

Quote from: the mojo hobo on October 25, 2012, 08:52:10 AM
Windows 8 is official tomorrow. I wonder how many will say the same about that.

Remember 'new Coke'?

Quote from: Pilgrim on October 25, 2012, 09:14:48 AM
I wonder how many will proclaim Windows 8 as Armageddon, then commence rending their garments and tearing their hair out. Something about MS generates idiotically strong reactions.

From reactions I've seen, once you figure out how to find the Start menu and other old functions, using it isn't a problem, and it's fast.

I plan to upgrade my Vista laptop to W8 since the cost is only going to be $40.

gweimer · October 25, 2012, 09:42:22 AM

All I know is that I hate Win 7.

Dave W · October 25, 2012, 09:48:06 AM

I've had zero problems with Win 7 which I have on my desktop. It's a lot more secure than XP.

And although Vista is sluggish and slow to boot up, I really haven't had problems with it. By the time I bought the laptop, I knew to disable UAC. Early adopters had problems, and a lot of that was because Intel allowed HP to sell computers as "Vista ready" when they knew the processors didn't meet the minimum requirements.

ack1961 · October 25, 2012, 10:42:27 AM

Funny how the Win7/8 topic came up...I've decided to get a new PC - this one is an old Dell 2400/XP and I can barely type (as I type this).
I've been trying to record/edit/post my kid's music videos via this old goat, it has become clear that I am fighting a pretty difficult battle - why not throw some $ into the economy.
As I started some research into laptops this week, the Win7 or Win8 (released to us marionettes - teacher's pets - tomorrow) factor has been thrown in.
My wife and kids all have Win7 and it has been flawless - I think. Usually when something screws up, I'm the first to know (and usually the cause).

Anyway, I just need something to process video (from both MiniDV tape as well as digital - MicroSD cards, etc.). I've used many different Video Editing SW packages (for XP), and most have the same basic set of tools. Having an interface into the mixing board in the music room will allow us to record directly onto the laptop and then upload.

I'm looking at Toshiba and HP - anyone have experience with HP laptops?
The rest of my family all have Toshiba laptops (i3, i5 and AMD) and they have been pretty reliable so far.

Didn't mean to derail, but there really no derailments on LBO, just interruptions, followed by flashbacks, followed by a segue into railroads or ham-fisted idols, followed by the German contingent telling us how it really went down.

Dave W · October 25, 2012, 05:32:41 PM

I'm happy with my HP desktop, no experience with their laptops. My laptop is a Toshiba. Both have been reliable.

Lightyear · October 25, 2012, 08:08:14 PM

Quote from: ack1961 on October 25, 2012, 10:42:27 AM

I'm looking at Toshiba and HP - anyone have experience with HP laptops?
The rest of my family all have Toshiba laptops (i3, i5 and AMD) and they have been pretty reliable so far.

Didn't mean to derail, but there really no derailments on LBO, just interruptions, followed by flashbacks, followed by a segue into railroads or ham-fisted idols, followed by the German contingent telling us how it really went down.

We bought my daughter an HP Sleek Book when she graduated from college last May. I think the one she wanted was 13". It wasn't cheap but it's so powerful that the damn thing levitates on it's own.

My daughter loves it - she has all kinds of crap running at the same time and has had zero problems since day one. I'm hoping that this one will get her through grad school.

Pilgrim · October 25, 2012, 10:33:32 PM

I've found Win7 to be much more stable and dependable - and smarter - than XP or especially Vista, which was simply glitched.

Most of our computer gear is HP; my daughter has an HP netbook which has saved her a number of times - great little box if you stay within its capabilities. My "Around the house" laptop is a 5-year-old 17" HP that I upgraded to Win7 - it runs just fine.

Not sure I'll change to Win8 unless I find some real advantages.

Rob · October 26, 2012, 03:38:51 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on October 25, 2012, 10:33:32 PM
I've found Win7 to be much more stable and dependable - and smarter - than XP or especially Vista, which was simply glitched.

Not sure I'll change to Win8 unless I find some real advantages.

Vista was as good as Windows ME 7 is good for me. Not changing until i have to.

Highlander · October 26, 2012, 05:00:19 PM

Serial Dell users here - daughter's on her second Inspiron LT and she bashes them to death - my first Inspiron I bought in '03 and retired (due to cost of replacing the batteries) about 18 months back - this one is Win7 and pretty happy - SWMBO has a Dell workstation and has been reasonably trouble free too...

Daughter recommends and LED screen whatever it is and I agree, much better than my LCD variant...