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New HDD [View all] This is on my ASUS Essentio.
I purchased a WD Blue 1TB drive with the idea I could clone my 250 GB drive already installed. Using Disk management I
Replacement PC [View all] The ASUS I have is over 7 years old so its time for a replacement. Looking at what is available I have some question and request opinions from this v
Win10 Screen Saver Slide Show error [View all] Hi, gang. I haven't been around in a while. I'm glad to see a bunch of familiar posters are still in there kickin'.
I use the Win10 screen saver
Altap Salamander 4.0 - Freeware [View all] Altap Salamander 4.0 - Freeware
Altap Salamander is a fast and reliable two-panel file manager for Windows. It has an intuitive interface, offers v
changing dns server [View all] W10, all updates. I've seen a few "tips" on speeding up the internet. Any real benefit to the "changing the dns server" one? I tried a few of the alte
I scewed up [View all] Trying to install the 1TB drive and it went very badly. I had to re-install WIN 10 on my original drive and now there are two files windows.old and w
Bitdefneder Free [View all] I posted a message a few days ago regarding problems with Kaspersky Antivirus which I had to uninstall due an update that trashed my computer (Thinkpa
Hot Spot setup [View all] This may be way off topic but I am looking into an alternative to my 3Mb DSL. A new neighbour said he configured his ipad to be a hot spot. I have a
Computer Opinions [View all] Does anyone have an opinion on the Google Chrome Book?
I am pretty sure they do not have a DVD Burner but what else is missing compared to an Deskt
Uninstalling Apache + PHP + Perl [View all] Somehow my wife accidentally installed the above program. I am having some difficulty uninstalling it. I am not really too familiar with Windows 10 si
Help Identify Part [View all] This part came with my 10 year old Lian Li case. I could never figure out what it was for. It installs in the back of the case. One of the connectors
Chrome browser question. [View all] Is there a tweak or extension or tool that will enable site links displayed in the bookmarks bar to be opened in a new tab or a new window with a sin
Log on [View all] OS = Windows 10 Pro
When my computer first stars up I get a screen that I need to hit the space bar.
After hitting the space bar.
I get my pict
Kaspersky Antivirus Problems [View all] I had major problems with the latest version of kaspersky antivirus running windows 7 with all the lastest windows updates. I removed kaspersky and am
Help Me Setup This Case [View all] I have decided for nostalgia to use this old Lian Li case for my next build. This case is unique. The object in the photo is a CPU duct. It blows air
Selecting a Power Supply [View all] How important is efficiency? Can I go below bronze? Besides saving electricity, will a more efficient power supply give better performance?
Will it l
Lost Password of some kind [View all] Happy New Year,
It's been a while since I had a question for this educated group but here goes.
A friend had TeamViewer 9 installed and wanted to up
Want to replace damaged motherboard [View all] I damaged a motherboard by overzealously fastening an aftermarket fan/heatsink in place. I got carried away and tightened too much.
I'd like to rep
New Browser in Town [View all] Well, kinda new.
Apparently Microsoft has decided that if you can't beat 'em, become them.
MS's Edge browser has now been "Chromed" - at least
VGA to HDMI possible? [View all] I have an old computer running W10 (with all current updates) that only has VGA output. I want to hook it up my TV via HDMI. Is there an adapter to
Windows updates [View all] There were a couple of optional Windows updates, i.e. KB543295 and KB5434132. After installing, my internet connection was extremely slow to respond.
Ethernet Jacks [View all] I have an ethernet cable which is quite a distance from the router. Is there any way that I can use two computers off of that line? It would be quite
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