Slow, slow, slow (III) !

Hell No!

I can't even get into the system now with out doing a work around and signing in every time!

To say I am Pixxed is putting it mildly!

every time I get an announcement in email the link starts with

http://adobe-eq.webcrossing.com/

to get in I have to remove the -eq and hit link again then sign in for every massage.

I am not a Happy camper!

Same shXX I went through when they had the last fiasco. Turns out someone accidently miss typed a alias link.

pjones? are you still there?!! :)

You mean slowndowns on your computer. ;-)
Or a slowdown on Complaints. ;-)

Probably everyone else will be fine and I'll start getting the slowdowns ;)

PJ,
>I find the crimp connections of the Plugs to the sometimes get loose. or the contact get dirty.

Buy better category 5e or 6 cables with molded ends and keep your work environment free of dust, dirt, and moisture. Maybe even cables with gold-plated contacts to keep corrosion down. And stop tugging/snagging on the cables. Use the shortest cables that comfortably reach from component A to component B.

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All that said...let's see what happens with speed/connectivity after Forum maintenance tomorrow.

Neil

I'm still trying to remember the last time I replaced a cable...

A static curvature won't hurt cables.

Repeated flexion will.

Bend a paperclip once. No harm done.

Bend it back & forth 150 times, and it'll break.

If you're concerned about the strain, look into some cable wrangling accessories designed to keep relieve strain and keep them in place.

It's a cheaper, smarter, better solution.

PS I also notice from the announcement above. perhaps they are getting ready to replace the "Hamster". ;-)

Maybe they have finally after a year figured out what is causing the system being so unreliable.

I find the crimp connections of the Plugs to the sometimes get loose. or the contact get dirty.

So why keep cords that could possibly cause problems. I've had cables to be the cause of problems.

Because of My Computer Desk in which the shelves are stacked. everything is not on one level so the connection in the the Plugs Droop. So they receive constant strain.

PJ,

BTW, you should be using category 5e or 6 cables; not the old standard category 5 for your home network. (I assume that is what you meant by "Cat%".)

There is absolutely no reason to replace properly installed cables every few months unless you are damaging them. They don't wear out. If they are damaged, reroute them so they don't get damaged, or improve your work habits.

I bought high-quality cables for my LAN a few years ago, and they're still like new.

Neil