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			<title>The future of PCQandA - jasonlevine</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Hi all,

As you might have noticed, PCQandA has been very quiet recently. When we first launched in October 2002, we had close to 11,000 posts in the Computer Forum and nearly 4,000 posts in the OT Forum. This past June, however, we had only 12 posts in the Computer Forum and 2 in the OT Forum. Worse, many (if not most) of the recent posts appear to be spam. Forums, in general, have experienced a severe decline - replaced by social media applications like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit.

Give...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:02:35 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>Dual Booting Win11 and a Linux Distro?? - Scotterpops</title> 
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Hiya kiddies,

Does anyone here dual boot Windows 11 and Linux?  If so, what kind of boot manager do you use?  It's been so long since I set up a multi-boot Windows/Linux system that I've forgotten everything I had to learn to set up a boot manager, and besides I'm sure everything has changed with newer Windows builds.

As always, thanks for the help.

;~* ... Scotterpops]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:40:23 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Dual Booting Win11 and a Linux Distro?? - Scotterpops</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[
I'd forgotten about KDE.  Thanks for the reminder.  Off I go ...

;~* ... Scotterpops]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:51:57 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Dual Booting Win11 and a Linux Distro?? - arr2dee2</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[I generally use KDE.  Have had luck with Kubuntu myself.  Fedora works well, slightly more hands on, a few minor things with upgrades due to my dedicated graphics, only occasionally.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:22:24 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Dual Booting Win11 and a Linux Distro?? - Scotterpops</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[

Yeah, I fiddled with Mint, thanks.  Might try other distros.  Things haven't changed that much over the years aside from my ability to remember all the nuances.

Thanks again for the answer.

;~* ... Scotterpops]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:16:40 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Dual Booting Win11 and a Linux Distro?? - Scotterpops</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[
Yeah, I fiddled with Mint, thanks.  Might try other distros.  Things haven't changed that much over the years aside from my ability to remember all the nuances.

Thanks again for the answer.


;~* ... Scotterpops]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:15:52 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Dual Booting Win11 and a Linux Distro?? - arr2dee2</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[It's been a while since I've checked in.  Suspect you have your answer after this long.  Boot manager/grub is pretty much installed with many/most distros.  Just need to be sure to select the correct installation options during installation (to install next to Windows, and not replace it), but it will be set up automatically in general.  I generally create or resize a partition while in Windows before installing, and just have it installed in the new blank partition.  You can do it from Linux, I...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:07:36 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>Windows 11 TPM 2 requirement - Priscilla</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[I built a new PC this past month and installed Win11.  My last build was Win10.  No hardware issues, but the TPM requirement has made me consider Linex.  My son tried to get me to do this on this build.  I wish I had taken his advice - I still may.

Once every 5 years, I use an old Adobe CS5 application called Encore to master DVDs for my high school reunion.  I am familiar with it and use it so infrequently, I can't justify buying anything newer.  The only reason I document the reunion on a D...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:03:25 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Windows 11 TPM 2 requirement - nightlyreader</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[My understanding is TPM, while running Windows 11, can be easily shut off in the BIOS, once 11 has been installed. Obviously you would lose some of the nanny security features like the one you are experiencing. Also, it looks like programs such as Bitlocker and other encryption programs will not work with TPM disabled. ]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:18:00 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Help getting to know Windows again - Scotterpops</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Eset, thanks I'll check them out.


;~* ... Scotterpops]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:31:42 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>Help getting to know Windows again - Scotterpops</title> 
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Hi everyone, it's been probably about ten years since I've posted, but that's only because I got frustrated with Microsoft and swore I'd never use their crap again.  But life is short, so I'm back, this time with an HP laptop with Windows 11 Pro.

Getting acquainted again has been fun and challenging.  I need some help.

1) I've been trying to pair my Bluetooth ear pods (a generic brand, not Apple) with no luck.  When I go to Bluetooth and Add Device, it doesn't "see" them.  The ear buds a...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:40:43 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Help getting to know Windows again - nightlyreader</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[FWIW, I gave up on the free to nearly free apps years ago, so I can't say.  I went with Eset years ago.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:28:38 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Help getting to know Windows again - Scotterpops</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Hey, I figured out the Bluetooth thing, but could still use some advice on the efficacy and reliability of the included Windows Security anti virus software.

Thanks

;~* ... Scotterpops]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:56:03 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: I have a Dell laotop that does not recognize my password  - nightlyreader</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[If there is a chance of data loss, the hard drive could be hooked up to a working computer and the data retrieved, unless it is encrypted. ]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:34:06 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>I have a Dell laotop that does not recognize my password  - Daylilydayzed</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[I have a Dell laptop that does not recognize the password I have been using . The last time it recognized it was last Christmas when I used it at my son's place in Virginia. I would like to get things off of it to put on the new laptop I bought to have one that is working. The new one is from NewEgg.com and was a birthday gift I bought for myself.. How can I get the Dell to recognize the password so I can get it back up and running . I plan to give it to the little girl down the street once I ge...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:59:03 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: I have a Dell laotop that does not recognize my password  - Daylilydayzed</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[My youngest son took the laptop back with him . He is trying to crack the password. If he is not successful  he will will reset the computer and I may lose all data but he said he might can reset it with out losing my data.
Daylilydayzed
Daylilies are the Lord's smiles, new one every day.
http://www.pcqanda.com/dc/user_files2/15294.jpg]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 01:51:41 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: I have a Dell laotop that does not recognize my password  - nightlyreader</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Dell and many third party sites show solutions. Dell lists a support phone number for password issues.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:19:44 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Router question: Dual Core Vs Quad Core - MistahMan</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Thank you!]]></description> 
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			<title>Router question: Dual Core Vs Quad Core - MistahMan</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Hello all,

I'm in the market for a new router. I see there are some that are dual core while others are quad core. In which instance would I need the extra core processing power over the dual core?

Thanks ]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 12:36:12 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Router question: Dual Core Vs Quad Core - Ttech</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Some examples of when you might want the extra processing power:

- GAMING GAMING GAMING
- Multiple devices accessing the internet at the same time.  Think 2 or more streaming video connection or just a family of 4 or more on their devices at the same time.
- Multiple security cameras constantly saving video to the cloud.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:09:09 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>Microsoft - Lorraine</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Hi all must admit haven't been here for a while (due to bad health)  :blusher: 
I've been contacted by a friend who has had her computer attacked somehow they blocked her Microsoft, Email and Facebook accounts etc. She got someone in to enable her Email again but he couldn't get her Microsoft working and told her it won't really make a difference, she can send ordinary emails but not to all addresses it says she needs to sign into Microsoft (which she can't) so unable to send some important.
A...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:22:58 -0500</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Microsoft - Ttech</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[Take a look at this info:
https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Email/Email-login-to-ntlworld-com/td-p/5488485]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 10:48:09 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: HP All In One - therube</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[If you test in a different User account on the machine, does it behave differently?

Does starting your computer into Safe Mode change anything?

Is the printer networked (or accessible from a different computer)?
If so, does the other computer act the same way?



&amp;gt; So I'm reduced to creating a new document for each sheet I scan

So you're saying that at the 1st. "it asks if I want to add additional pages" prompt, you reply, No?


It appears you are loading single pages at a ti...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 10:34:50 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>HP All In One - randybedore</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[I'm using Win 10, up to date. My HP M1212mfp b/w laser has developed a tiny glitch. When copying and saving as pdf, after the 1st page it asks if I want to add additional pages. As always, I put in a different sheet and click yes, It scans and creates the image, and as always asks if I'm satisfied with the image. The operative box is 'Accept'. But now clicking on 'accept' has zero effect. Does not respond. So I'm reduced to creating a new document for each sheet I scan. This began a few weeks ag...]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:41:46 -0400</pubDate> 
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			<title>RE: Microsoft - Lorraine</title> 
			<description><![CDATA[As I said earlier Unfortunately she's too far away from me to do any thing but I would of thought the person she paid who managed to get email working would of tried that, Thank you

 ]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:01:17 -0400</pubDate> 
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