I'm registered on that forum and solved several issues there, by search or posting questions. Seems like I posted a solution, amazingly, though it was probably located elsewhere. Sad thing is, just as I start to get my arms around some of the quirks of windows 7, they're talking about Windows 8 being unlike anything we've seen before:( Old as I am , I try to keep up, but unlearning everything for a new OS from MS, well.......
Sounds like you're settling in with your new environment. Good time of year in NE weatherwise - Spring and summer are much nicer thsan winter, for sure.
I get nostalgic thinking back to my old dorm room days. Enjoyed it, but didn't totally realize how good I really had it. Always someone to hang out with and talk to, including lot's of girls everywhere:)