Babysitter..

stevrock · 09-27-2006, 01:27 AM

I have a problem.. a roomate problem.

I have a roomate who helps himself to my computer when I'm not using it. Not a problem right? Wrong.

For instance, tonight he spent 4 hours in a row on it.

I have given him an account on the computer, with limited access as I don't want him downloading music for fear that his use of the computer would be enjoyed even more, and would also use it more.

I am having to put off my business (Email and YT time), also getting to bed later because my computer is in my bedroom, and I can't sleep until he's gone.

Doesn anybody know of a program, or setting that would limit his time spent on a given day?

Thanks for the help guys.

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**rocket** · 09-27-2006, 01:44 AM

yeah, tell him a virus occurred while he was on it followed by he can't use it anymore untill you figure out how to "fix it".....which could be a REALLY long time.

Or, can't you just tell him what the problem is? Let him know that his time needs to end at such and such time?

jct61765 · 09-27-2006, 02:57 AM

Tell him to buy his own.

ChickenLover · 09-27-2006, 03:16 AM

Kick his ass.

bamachem · 09-27-2006, 04:49 AM

here ya go: LINKY

however, i personally think you should grow some cahoneys and tell him when you want him out of your room and/or off your computer. it's yours. if he doesn't - or refuses to - respect that and gets his panties in a wad over it, then just delete his logon account and tell him to buy his own.

pat161 · 09-27-2006, 04:56 AM

I agree with most others, tell him when he can and cannot use it. Even if all you want to do is check your email and surf YT, boot him off no matter what he's doing. If he is one of those who will use it the second you leave, even if you say not to, install a lock on your door and keep it locked when you leave. I know it sucks to have to do all that, but you have another option, live alone.

nc994run · 09-27-2006, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pat161

but you have another option, live alone.

living alone is possibly financially for everyone.....if you delete his login, he will only be able to use it when you've logged in for him. I vote for telling him straight up to get off the computer, if that doesnt work, delete his login and set your login to a password he wont be able to guess

drguitarum2005 · 09-27-2006, 05:23 AM

simply change his login password so he can only log in when you do it for him. thats the least you can do. the more logical is to tell him to get his own computer and stop being a mooch

stevrock · 09-27-2006, 08:45 PM

I'll see what I can do, for now I'm just going to get to it first and stay logged on.

I also thought of keeping the power cord for the laptop on me, leave the laptop set on high power, and then he'd only be able to use it for an hour at a time.

I'll kick his ass out next time.

Out of curiosity, anybody in Edmonton looking for a roomate?

**waskillywabbit** · 09-27-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChickenLover

Kick his ass.

X2

**aviator** · 09-27-2006, 09:20 PM

Can't help withn the roomie thing but I say boot his ass, tell him your system got infected while he was on line and that it was a major pita for you to semi-fix or better yet take it to a local big box shop and ask for a virus cleanse/tune-up service and give him the bill when you get home. Tell him you have decided to revoke his privleges because of this and give him a copy of the local newspaper ads from the weekend and tell him to get his own or else use the 'puters at the local library.

stevrock · 09-27-2006, 09:34 PM

The biggest problem right now if that I don't want any conflict.. I really don't want to deal with his bitching etc.

Oh yes, he's got me by about 60lbs, it'd be a tough battle to win.

I think I'll allow him to edownload a few songs... then drill him with the spyware/pop-ups thing.

Actually.. I'll just wait until the next time he's ont he comp and I want it.

09-27-2006, 01:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,527	yeah, tell him a virus occurred while he was on it followed by he can't use it anymore untill you figure out how to "fix it".....which could be a REALLY long time. Or, can't you just tell him what the problem is? Let him know that his time needs to end at such and such time? __________________ '96-'02 gone: '92

09-27-2006, 02:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
jct61765 Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Peterborough, New Hampshire Posts: 431	Tell him to buy his own. __________________ 2002 4runner sport 4X4 87,000 and counting 2007 Camry LE "I'm bitterly clinging to Guns and Religion" (and I'll keep the rest of the constitution too)

09-27-2006, 03:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChickenLover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NV Posts: 2,583	Kick his ass. __________________ 95 4Runner, 3VZE , 141k, 4WD, Auto. (Head gaskets replaced at 106k)

09-27-2006, 04:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	here ya go: LINKY however, i personally think you should grow some cahoneys and tell him when you want him out of your room and/or off your computer. it's yours. if he doesn't - or refuses to - respect that and gets his panties in a wad over it, then just delete his logon account and tell him to buy his own. Last edited by bamachem; 09-27-2006 at 05:09 AM.

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drguitarum2005 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston (home), Atlanta (school), Cincinnati (work) Posts: 2,235	simply change his login password so he can only log in when you do it for him. thats the least you can do. the more logical is to tell him to get his own computer and stop being a mooch __________________ -David 2000 Taco TRD Access Cab v6 \| 5spd \| 33" BFG A/Ts \| 33" PC Mud Terrains \| OME 882's \| Bilstein HD struts front \| Rancho shocks rear \| Chevy 63" leaf spring swap \| Custom sliders \| Custom front bumper \|3" BL \| U-Bolt flip \| Flowmaster exhaust \| Kenwood Speakers \| Grey Wire Mod \| Aux. Reverse Lights \| Deckplate Mod \| Lots of lights Pictures

09-27-2006, 04:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
pat161 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central MA Posts: 320	I agree with most others, tell him when he can and cannot use it. Even if all you want to do is check your email and surf YT, boot him off no matter what he's doing. If he is one of those who will use it the second you leave, even if you say not to, install a lock on your door and keep it locked when you leave. I know it sucks to have to do all that, but you have another option, live alone.

09-27-2006, 09:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,472	Can't help withn the roomie thing but I say boot his ass, tell him your system got infected while he was on line and that it was a major pita for you to semi-fix or better yet take it to a local big box shop and ask for a virus cleanse/tune-up service and give him the bill when you get home. Tell him you have decided to revoke his privleges because of this and give him a copy of the local newspaper ads from the weekend and tell him to get his own or else use the 'puters at the local library. __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

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