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 Microsoft's Massive Metro Mistake
Don't call it Metro. Call it overkill.
There's an old saw that Windows users adopt every other version of Microsoft's OS, and Microsoft seems to be t | jmc | Aug-14-12 08:10 PM
by MSU | 6 |
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Did Bill Gates Steal the Heart of DOS?
The mystery of the rumored theft of CP/M by a little company called Microsoft can finally be investigated—using software forensic tools
http://m.sp | jmc | Aug-14-12 07:52 PM
by Shelly | 2 |
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Kaspersky 3-user FREE after rebate
Kaspersky 3-user FREE after rebate:
http://www. frys.com/product/675 5975 | CompPete | Aug-14-12 03:15 PM
by therube | 1 |
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Burn an .avi to a DVD
I would like to burn an .avi movie to a DVD.
I've done this before but can't remember how exactly.
I think I did it with Media Player 11. I also h | Denbeau | Aug-14-12 02:48 PM
by Denbeau | 3 |
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Newegg Rocks!
Placed an order for a new SSD this morning. At checkout, order was confirmed at 11:00:34 AM. Received confirmation email at 1101 AM indicating order | Les | Aug-14-12 08:50 AM
by Long Island Umpire | 3 |
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Set up login password XP Home
We have a somewhat troublesome grandchild coming to stay with us, so I want to set up a password for logging onto my laptop, which currently has none. | md2lgyk | Aug-14-12 06:27 AM
by dtellier | 6 |
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babylon search
Still shows on one of my desktops ....how do i get rid of it instead of just hiding it in chrome?
Edit darn cant find it now. Will post back whe | Sparhawk | Aug-14-12 12:40 AM
by Sparhawk | 5 |
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How Do I Format?
A while ago, my Computer expired (Motherboard), so I picked up a new one. The new Computer had Win XP Professional on it with an 80 Gig. Drive. The o | Hank52 | Aug-13-12 07:52 PM
by dtellier | 13 |
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Microsoft patch kills RSA certificates under 1024 bits
Microsoft is producing a patch to disable RSA certificates under 1024 bits. Does anyone have experience with Venafi Assessor? Is it possible to find g | robwahl2008 | Aug-13-12 03:13 PM
by therube | 2 |
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Google Chrome
I'm not sure how many of you guys and dolls are using the Chrome
browser but I suspect quite a few. I have been using it now for over
6 months and | jmc | Aug-13-12 03:08 PM
by jmc | 6 |
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Advice on cooling fans Air Flow Direction
I was hoping to lower temps on my desktop so I added 2 more 120 mm fans to one side. This is in addition to two other 120 mm fans I have.
I got the | Sparhawk | Aug-13-12 04:32 AM
by MSU | 28 |
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PDF files on Internet explorer
I am trying to download a certain PDF form off the internet, on the IRS website. I use IE version 9.2.8112.1642.1 and try to bring up a form using Ad | roller | Aug-13-12 03:40 AM
by jmc | 11 |
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Web site design software
What do folks here like for web site design software?
Some years ago. I got a copy of Dreamweaver 8 and spent
a decent amount of time to learn it. | PlainJoe | Aug-12-12 09:42 PM
by Pcqandaman | 7 |
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How to Download and Save YouTube to Motorola Xoom?
Spam removed by moderator. | Dorisking3 | Aug-12-12 03:50 AM
by jmc | 2 |
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Questions re Windows 8 Preview
Can Windows 8 64-bit Preview be installed on a separate partition D: while Windows 7 Professional is on C:?
Or should I use VMWare (or similar) to | Allyn | Aug-11-12 04:10 PM
by jmc | 5 |
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Install Heatsink AM2 Socket...
I am looking at the backside of the motherboard and only see two of four holes passing all the way through. Will I have to remove the mother board to | Sparhawk | Aug-11-12 10:59 AM
by Sparhawk | 9 |
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Paging File
I am using Windows 7 and I have 3gig memory. The disk is 1Tb divided into three partitions. Can the paging file be set (Windows Managed) on all three | Ewen | Aug-10-12 11:57 PM
by Ewen | 12 |
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Unable to read post's
I have been subscribing to PCQandA for a number of years. I have never had a problem that I couldn’t solve with your help until last week.
I have | wlbandy | Aug-10-12 02:09 PM
by wlbandy | 2 |
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Access Permissions, Group Names, and Owners, Oh My
I have always run my computer as an Administrator, but because of recent virus problems, I decided to take the advice of others and set up a ‘Standard | spencercat | Aug-10-12 01:46 AM
by therube | 1 |
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Adobe Flash Player
My Adobe Flash Player is always trying to update, but always fails. The I get the message box, to report the failure or not. Some times I report it so | Denbeau | Aug-09-12 08:25 PM
by Denbeau | 5 |
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Cat5E Cable
I am again thinking of tossing the wireless and installing cat5E cable.
I just tested the speeds of two computers. One wired, the other wireless.
| daniell | Aug-09-12 12:22 PM
by daniell | 47 |
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PC as Radio Alarm Clock
After a series of poor quality (despite the price) radio alarm clocks I wondered if I can use the wake up function of my PC to get me up in the mornin | holden4th | Aug-08-12 04:00 PM
by Shelly | 16 |
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Google Chrome down?
Anybody else having problems using Google Chrome? | allstondave | Aug-08-12 02:43 AM
by MSU | 5 |
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AntiVir Personal 12.0.0.1167 update
AntiVir Personal 12.0.0.1167 update
http://www .filehippo.com/downl oad_antivir/ | jmc | Aug-08-12 02:33 AM
by jmc | 4 |
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Failure of Yahoo and IE9 to respond
I am using Vista Home Premium and Windows 7. Recently I had a new super hub supplied by Virgin, but since then I seem to have had nothing but trouble | aptfourd | Aug-07-12 09:13 PM
by aptfourd | 7 |
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help remove this browser
I just bought a GPS tomtom 2050 GO live world. I then had to download map updates.
During this process I was asked if I wanted to install a browse | macklin | Aug-07-12 06:33 PM
by Les | 8 |
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Why are updates giving me this error?
I am not sure why, but when I try to do my windows updates my computer gives me this error: Identifier 9dea862c-5cdd-4e70-a cc1-f32b344d4795. It wante | KD | Aug-07-12 08:27 AM
by KD | 3 |
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Laptop Computer Recommendations
My current laptop is starting to act up. When I plug in the power cord, it will often not recognize that it is plugged in and will continue to run on |  jasonlevine | Aug-07-12 06:30 AM
by PlainJoe | 16 |
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Printer ink refilling
I have an Epson Artisan 730 printer and would like to start refilling ink cartridges.
One company sells the ink and says to purchase their empty car | Greta_s Dad | Aug-06-12 04:47 PM
by MSU | 5 |
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High Definition Audio Device Error
I was checking an item in Device Manager and I noticed that I had an exclamation mark under "Sound Video and Gaming Controllers and I have attached a | Ewen | Aug-06-12 01:19 AM
by Ewen | 5 |
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