tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16846024489648160812024-03-17T22:53:12.527-05:00workingthesystemChronicling life in Sac City, Iowa. Fixing old laptop computers, and dealing with poverty while prepping for the financial collapse. craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.comBlogger762125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-3886779885180013972024-03-17T22:52:00.003-05:002024-03-17T22:52:38.042-05:00Crypto waivered so I fixed a couple of Laptops<p> I worked mainly on my new (old) computer today. It's new to me but old in years. Its biggest problem was a dead AC adapter. I think it also has a bad CMOS battery and it definitely had a bad main battery. </p><p>I should have been working on a presentation about crypto for the Quwanis club. I may have misspelled that.</p><p>The other computer (the new one) seems to be working better with Mint Edge on it. In fact, they both seem to be better. It will take some time to see if all the intermittent problems are gone.</p><p>It's time to go to bed. Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-70955728437180547922024-03-15T21:11:00.003-05:002024-03-15T21:11:35.581-05:00If Bitcoin makes new all-time highs tomorrow I'm going to buy a new Car Radio<p> Bitcoin has been extremely volatile lately. It went over 73 k and then it sold off by about 7%. It's a real rollar coaster. </p><p>I would like having a radio with a rear camera and GPS. I like knowing what's behind me and I'm tired of getting lost. </p><p>I hope that when I wake up Bitcoin is over 74 k. </p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-40657856106112994722024-03-15T10:42:00.005-05:002024-03-15T10:42:55.347-05:00I Gave up Trying to get my private key off the Flash Drive.<p> I must have overwritten my private key to my Bitcoins on the old flash drive. I used Recoverit to try to recover the number. No luck.</p><p>At least I tried. Now I should call Lazslo and see if he remembers anything.</p><p>I used Northstar training for National Able and it worked until I had to right-click on something and delete it. I don't think Linux does that. Maybe it's my computer. I'll try it with a mouse. I tried it with a mouse and id didn't work. </p><p>I'll have to use the Windows machine for Northstar. </p><p>I'll go to the basement and do some classes now. Later</p><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-777766459609859032024-03-14T11:02:00.001-05:002024-03-14T11:02:20.959-05:00I spent a weekend getting my ETC mining computer working.<p> I spent last weekend getting the ETC computer working. I can't remember what finally fixed it. I only make about $0.06 a day with it but it's a hobby. </p><p>Bitcoin is doing well It went over $73,000 a coin yesterday. I'm in it for the long haul. I hope to never sell. In fact, I hope it goes down so I can buy more.</p><p>I picked up some auction items this morning from Holstein. I got tools, a laptop and a couple of monitors. I forgot I also got a police scanner. I'll be spending time getting this stuff working. </p><p>That's all for now. Later.</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-50511579520232324622024-03-10T16:10:00.003-05:002024-03-10T16:10:32.888-05:00My ETC mining computer died Today<p> The computer I use to mine ETC, died. I think it's the display module. It took hours but it seems to be running I'm trying to load a new operating system on it. Mainly I want to find out if it has 4 processors. If so I could use it on Edge Node for Theta. </p><p>It's doing some sort of long time consuming process, now. I'll have to wait to see if it works after that. </p><p>Bitcoin went up again but it hasn't broken it's all-time high yet. I'm waiting for a breakout. </p><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-25976043117347316342024-03-08T21:49:00.005-06:002024-03-08T21:49:59.479-06:00I Started with Northstar Today<p> I started a new training on Windows today. Now I can work 15 hours more a week and increase my income. I put in two hours of training today. I can put in as much as 15/week.</p><p>On a different topic., I'm still waiting for a computer from ETCMC I've been waiting for about 3 weeks now. It's coming from England so maybe it's on schedule. Also it could be hung up in New York with the trucker's strike.</p><p>I normally make a link to a video here so I'll try to find something.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fQXrWhcomdY" width="320" youtube-src-id="fQXrWhcomdY"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I haven't seen this yet but I like Lewis and Jaspret.<div>Later<br /><p><br /></p></div>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-15077933251777789642024-03-06T19:41:00.000-06:002024-03-06T19:41:04.109-06:00My earnings went up by $0.02 today. <p> I don't know how many years I've been writing this blog and finally, someone clicked on an add and I made 2 cents.</p><p>Maybe Sarah went to my blog. I might have done it. I can't remember. </p><p>I think I'll link a video that I like, here.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2INEmQ5Y4eg" width="320" youtube-src-id="2INEmQ5Y4eg"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Later<br /><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-78797767936331421382024-03-03T18:39:00.000-06:002024-03-03T18:39:06.884-06:00I found my Bitcoin<p> I found my Bitcoin on my Bitcoin wallet. I thought I was transferring it to the Ledger Bitcoin Wallet and I sent it to my Coinbase Bitcoin wallet. A dumb mistake but at least I found it</p><p>My Theta Edge Mode seems to be working better. I'll know how much better at the end of the month. </p><p>That's all for now. Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-42158529292367278192024-03-03T11:11:00.000-06:002024-03-03T11:11:03.937-06:00I staked my tfuel on Theta edge node.<p> Today I finally figured out how to stake my tfuel on the edge node. The key was to use the edit ribbon on the site. Right-clicking didn't work. </p><p>Now I have to wait and see if it makes a big difference in my profits. I think it will. We'll see.</p><p>I'm fundamentally an optimist. I keep hoping I'll get back my lost Bitcoin from coinbase. I think I'll switch to Kraken or Binance when I do. </p><p>You/tube is still going on and on about /bitcoin so I'll link something.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qBPtUf50XVg" width="320" youtube-src-id="qBPtUf50XVg"></iframe></div><br /><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-54738211487019415682024-02-28T21:15:00.000-06:002024-02-28T21:15:41.788-06:00I lost $1900 trying to send bitcoin to a ledger hardware wallet.<p> I lost $1900 sending bitcoins to my ledger. I can't get to a real person. What should I do?</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-73256648980449939872024-02-28T12:30:00.003-06:002024-02-28T12:30:50.276-06:00I've been hacked<p> About $2500 vanished from my Coinbase account. They say my funds are safe but I don't know what to believe.</p><p>I was doing great, now I don't know what to do. If I get my Bitcoins back I'll send it to my Ledger hardware wallet. I should have done that yesterday.</p><p>maybe I can find something on You/tube about the hack.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VH6ipEvRY54" width="320" youtube-src-id="VH6ipEvRY54"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wish me well. </div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-60692091430457131172024-02-27T11:45:00.000-06:002024-02-27T11:45:00.569-06:00The Trouble of being a "Nice Guy".<p> I'm watching a YouTube video about nice guys. I;ll link it here. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tpRVFEcYRYQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="tpRVFEcYRYQ"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-54943413595987261832024-02-26T19:07:00.002-06:002024-02-26T19:07:13.628-06:00I'm up $100 for Three days.<p> I converted my Cardano to tfuel and Bitcoin. That's not bad for a start.</p><p>The next thing I'll do is to get an edge node working on Theta. </p><p>I think I'll use the computer in the office since I might need a Microsoft computer, later.</p><p>On the other hand, Theat might work better with Microsoft. Most things do. </p><p>I'm watching an interesting Vlog. I think I'll link it, here.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jtjqwciLjXE" width="320" youtube-src-id="jtjqwciLjXE"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later</div><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-84047040427662195782024-02-24T18:52:00.003-06:002024-02-24T18:52:25.421-06:00I Bought Cardano<p> Five minutes after getting my loan I went to a coffee shop and bought $1500 of Cardano.</p><p>It's going up quite well.</p><p>Tonight, I transferred $40 of Cardano to the Ledger. I got it working on the phone but it still doesn't work on a desktop Maybe the Ledger only works with Bluetooth. I'll go to Amazon to get some Bluetooth adapters and I'll experiment with it.</p><p>I'll find YouTube video for here.</p><p>\</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xbSYHrl9eTY" width="320" youtube-src-id="xbSYHrl9eTY"></iframe>T</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one with Jasprit Sing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-17914006465893727792024-02-23T19:26:00.003-06:002024-02-23T19:26:47.488-06:00I got a Loan from Dupaco<p> This morning I went to Carroll to apply for a loan. I asked for 5000 but I got $2500. I'llStore it in Bitcoin and spend it on my car and garden.</p><p>I'm glad to get a loan and I'll ask about a car loan as well. I'm afraid that if I get a car loan I'll be spending too much on insurance. We'll see. </p><p>Crypto has been going down. That's good for me. I'll get a lower price.</p><p> I'll link Vice Grip Garage.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z5x6UmKVldQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="z5x6UmKVldQ"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Later<br /><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-37659899195169609102024-02-21T12:41:00.001-06:002024-02-21T12:41:12.795-06:00Sarah Came by Today<p> Sarah (my mental health nurse) came by today. We made my advance directive and sent it to the VA.</p><p>I applied for a loan and it doesn't seem to be going thru. I'm hoping to buy Bitcoin.</p><p>It's going down so I might get a better price. At least I hope so. </p><p>I'm watching LI'm watching Lewis Howes again. I'll post it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wGjfTGTODjU" width="320" youtube-src-id="wGjfTGTODjU"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-49053494532225612152024-02-20T21:54:00.003-06:002024-02-20T21:54:53.919-06:00I'm Going to try these Exercises<p> I was watching this on YouTube and I think I'll try them.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RSWKOjLZ7s8" width="320" youtube-src-id="RSWKOjLZ7s8"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later</div><br /><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-15985120882588565392024-02-19T19:18:00.002-06:002024-02-19T19:18:54.646-06:00Turbo Tax is pissing me off<p> I shoveled snow for a disabled guy now I have to bother him for a social security number or an IEN. I'll be claiming the standard deduction anyway and I don't get it. There probably won't be a return and I'll have to pay Turbo Tax. The time I'm wrestling with this is just too much. You can't do charity work anymore. It's all taxable. </p><p>A curse on Turbo Tax. </p><p>That's all. Later.<br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-71101324183751379122024-02-18T10:18:00.002-06:002024-02-18T10:18:24.889-06:00I went to Des Moines yesterday<p> I went to Des Moines to pick up things I bought on an online auctions.</p><p>I had trouble with a file cabinet that was about 5 times heavier tthn I thought it would be. I got a little help and got it out. The auctioneer was mad at me because I didn't bring any tools to bring it out. </p><p>I'm really happy with the artwork I got; and the heavy file cabinet has a definite place in my office. </p><p>I think I'll load another Alux vlog.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l5x-HaF23Kc" width="320" youtube-src-id="l5x-HaF23Kc"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Later<br /></p><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-10870815696163737612024-02-14T07:30:00.000-06:002024-02-14T07:30:03.949-06:00I was turned down for a loan.<p> I'm ready to sell the house to buy Bitcoin. I don't have a house but I tried to get a loan. I was turned down. It was probably because I settled on a loan from them last year. I'll apply for another credit card.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'll be spending the day drumming up some money.</p><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-58842163152874021082024-02-12T10:52:00.002-06:002024-02-12T10:52:23.482-06:00I went to the Dockit Bar and Grill to watch the Super Bowl but nobody was there so I went home and missed it. <p> I went to the Deckit thinking there would be a big crowd but nobody was there so I had the barbequed ribs and left. I ended up watching my usual YouTube videos and went to bed early. Here is one of the videos I watched.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/G2W-F0_mqVc" width="320" youtube-src-id="G2W-F0_mqVc"></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>I couldn't find the Super Bowl one so I'm showing this. It's a little old. Sory. They probably censored it. </div><div>Later</div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-53755616498702403382024-02-08T12:25:00.001-06:002024-02-08T12:25:14.666-06:00This guy sounds a lot like a Christian Scientist<p> I was watching an interview on YouTube. It's on "The School of Greatness".</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vyaZHyJOinY" width="320" youtube-src-id="vyaZHyJOinY"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-79735263053279107592024-02-06T20:31:00.003-06:002024-02-06T20:31:37.942-06:00I'm Watching Natalie<p> I enjoy watching Natalie Brunel interviewing people about Bitcoin and this is a good interview.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dAW_mq9SuOg" width="320" youtube-src-id="dAW_mq9SuOg"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-36226415791773200122024-01-30T20:18:00.001-06:002024-01-30T20:18:08.144-06:00Tucker is interesting tonight<p> Here is Tucker's vlog tonight. It's about Jan.6.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/p69v8NvROHI" width="320" youtube-src-id="p69v8NvROHI"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1684602448964816081.post-4701180428969658622024-01-29T19:22:00.001-06:002024-01-29T19:22:27.955-06:00The Censors are taking "Turley talk" off of YouTube.<p> I don't know hew he's kept his vlog going this long but they'll be taking it off soon. We live in a communist country. It's probably worse here than in China.</p><p>Here is a link to one of the last Turley talks. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HrTuGCX5uvo" width="320" youtube-src-id="HrTuGCX5uvo"></iframe></div><br /><p>Later</p>craig kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377714781233532880noreply@blogger.com0