Re: [H] Still alive?

To all, I can't send just a singular message to youse guys [his Thunderbird says the following message is too large for his program to handle.] so I'm responding to a recent email. To let you know of the passing of Duncan 8/9/21 in the a.m.  He was in the hospital since Friday and had a

[H] Fwd: [dunsin] Upcoming MySQL Maintenance (today!)

Forwarded Message Subject:[dunsin] Upcoming MySQL Maintenance (today!) Date: Wed, 22 May 2019 08:53:14 -0700 (PDT) From: DreamHost Announcer To: dsinc...@epbfi.com Hello there! Today, between 4:00pm and 7:00pm PDT, we will be performing a software

Re: [H] Duncan?

Forc5, I don't have anything from you last week. Can't find zip. Last I see is the biz about Bino Gopal's laptop running at 100% CPU. Not certain, but suspect it is fixed. Little gets past our cadre. Our Domain has been re-registered; supported again for 2 years (thru 2019). All good,I

Re: [H] Lopaka's Desk project from a few months back

Greg, What is a "NUC?" But whatever, Lopaka's always been a genius with this kind of construction. Another #1. I'm still staring at the pix, many more days to go. Duncan On 12/15/2016 9:58 AM, Greg Sevart wrote: The best aspect, as you point out in the end, is that it holds 4 separate

Re: [H] Upgrading to Windows 7

I'm trying to install a 64 bit version of Windows 7 Pro on my 32 bit system on the computer. The install disk won't allow this. Is there a work around? Tell me so my sister can understand to help. Don't assume she's a geek although she does know how to navigate into settings

Re: [H] Any one there ?

Yes, even after the last rule's modification I'm still "copying the mail". Best, Duncan On 07/13/2016 03:10, Joshua MacCraw wrote: Yes, seems we're still here some 20yrs later! On Thu, Jun 30, 2016, 19:06 wrote: Oh, people are still alive. I just don't check this

Re: [H] Cases

Steve, Plese take a serious look at Lian-Li cases. I bought 5 PC69 Mid-tower cases way back in 1999, and, they are still in-use today. They have 4x regular IO slots, 3x fdd slots, and the hdd/ssd cage (removable) mounts 5 devices. The PSU mounts in the upper-rear. The case is all aluminum and

[H] What is the difference between MSOffice 20xx and MSOffice 365 ?

All, Saw in the Register yesterday that MS intends to enable upgrade to Win10 via monthly update logic. I'll be pleased to see this. But I'm now thinking it may be time to update my current version of Office '03 to a newer version. Is there something specific about the "Office 365" brand of

Re: [H] Duncan

you back on the list Duncan ! Gary -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of dsinc...@epbfi.com Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 6:46 PM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Duncan I'm doing okay. Feelin' good. I

Re: [H] Speaker question

Thane, That speaker should work fine for either the left orright channel out of the sound card. Duncan On 10/22/2014 10:25, Thane Sherrington wrote: Hi All, I don't know much about speakers, but I have a situation where I'm trying to run a speaker with 8 ohms and 20 watts from a computer

Re: [H] Windows 8.1 problem

OK, maybe nobody has an answer, but, this collective has spent 17 msgs sharing their own personal issues, gripes, fav OS's, etc. What gives? I thought we tried to help if/when we could. The OP is seeking help. Perhaps there is no answer. Is that so hard to offer, just do not know atm. Thanks,

[H] Fwd: Windows 8.1 problem

This was my OB's 1st share, but it never made the trip. I suspect lack of 'plain text formatting' could be involved. In any case Bruce has a problem and could use some help. Thanks, Duncan Forwarded Message Subject:Windows 8.1 problem Date: Thu, 02 Oct 2014

[H] New M$ speculation?

My OB called driving home from his Village's Comuter meeting. A member of the group put forth a presentation that indicates Microsoft's new OS will be 'Windows 10,' not Windows 9.0. The release date is still Spring 2015. I can look forward to this information, if true. I am still updating my

Re: [H] New M$ speculation?

for more info. https://www.facebook.com/tim.lider Regards, Tim Lider -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Friday, October 3, 2014 11:56 AM To: HWG Subject: [H] New M$ speculation? My OB called driving home from

Re: [H] New M$ speculation?

programs. It's also just as likely that Windows 9 in German would be Windows No. On Fri, Oct 3, 2014 at 3:40 PM, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote: Tim, Thanks for the info, but I do zero social media. sorry. I read the collectivefor my info. Best, Duncan On 10/03/2014 15:10, Tim Lider wrote

Re: [H] Linux Guru?

Christopher, I get it. Can you explain why you send List mail via the address I read as 'hardwardware@lists,hardwaregroup.com.' ??? Perhaps that address works, but I believe it is an internal only address. Sorry. Duncan On 10/01/2014 21:56, Christopher Fisk wrote: A question I have is what

Re: [H] video plug ins on a receiver

Winterlight, Yes I saw that. I believe that RCA jack supplies the audio signal to your Promedia amp, however you may need an RCA---3.5mm patch cable. IIRC, one of your Promedia speakers has the 'Pre-amp' fixed to the bottom of one of the speakers. It can be slid off the speaker if

Re: [H] video plug ins on a receiver

Winterlight, Good thing you have the Klipsch system. Check the specs and focus on total power out (watts0, and/or power out per channel. Some simple math shows a 200W system can do 40W/channel, a 400W system (like my very old now Pro Media surround 4.1 system) maybe can do 80W/channel. After

[H] An Introduction

It is with great relief to me that I announce the new subscriber, Robert B. Sinclair. I call him Bruce, btw. YES, he is my older Brother! The 'OB' of recent traffic about PCs :) I believe he decided to share his questions directly with the Collective; instead of using me (and my

Re: [H] -OT- If you don't mind helping me out

Done and +10. Duncan On 09/18/2014 18:43, Thane Sherrington wrote: I apologize in advance for this OT post, but it's sort of an experiment, so here goes. Our 19 year old cat passed away in the Spring, and my wife is trying to get her picture on the Jones Cola bottle. My brother, who

Re: [H] New mobo woes no Newegg love

This whole situation rings similar to my last newegg business. I was told that I could not update my CC data due to 'invoices' even though my previous order 35 days previous was ordered, shipped, rcvd, and, paid for. Done. I was told all I could do was 'block' my account and just walk away;

Re: [H] Question on DPI and toner

Thane, Quite correct.Not truly quantifiable, but if you normally use 1200dpi, reducing the resolution to 600dpi equates to a 50% savings per image/page. Reducing resolution to 300fpi equates to a 75% savings per image/page. But, I do not know how to compute these savings into dollars and/or

Re: [H] Question on DPI and toner

Sherrington wrote: At 02:12 PM 15/09/2014, DSinc wrote: Thane, Quite correct.Not truly quantifiable, but if you normally use 1200dpi, reducing the resolution to 600dpi equates to a 50% savings per image/page. Reducing resolution to 300fpi equates to a 75% savings per image/page. But, I do not know how

Re: [H] Question on DPI and toner

Thane, My past understanding is/was that 'they' print those pages at their marketed DPI. Fudge factors notwithstanding post further computational anomalies. HTH, Duncan On 09/15/2014 14:15, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 02:58 PM 15/09/2014, DSinc wrote: Thane, There is a complex formula

Re: [H] Question on DPI and toner

it, but in most cases I would not expect a significant change unless the printer was sill using 1200DPI dots, and skipping pixels. -Harry On 09/15/2014 11:15 AM, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 02:58 PM 15/09/2014, DSinc wrote: Thane, There is a complex formula and special page image that most

Re: [H] Question on DPI and toner

, and some printers, especially color lasers have more waste toner collection then others. Most grayscale printers don't have waste toner collection, and instead the waste is re-used within the toner cartridge. -Harry On 09/15/2014 01:44 PM, DSinc wrote: Harry, I am so glad you disagree'd. But, you

Re: [H] Question on DPI and toner

/~daniel/software/printbill -Harry On 09/15/2014 03:10 PM, DSinc wrote: Harry, I will give you what you believe. No harm, no foul! I just don't get your discourse. I only did 33 years supporting these beasties; and yes, 'Print Quality' was the primary service call. But still, I could

Re: [H] Question on DPI and toner

Thane, NO. I can be argued with forever, but, I do not think I will agree with Harry. If you see results that lean one way or the other, fine. All I can speak is my experience with laser printers. Happy to share, however. Best, Duncan On 09/15/2014 18:52, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 06:28 PM

Re: [H] Mushkin SSD adapter plate

Gosh. Never thought of Lian-Li, and I have 5 of their cases! I'll go look at the LL website... :) Duncan On 09/10/2014 10:46, FORC5 wrote: FWIW I use Lian Li adapters fp At 03:15 PM 9/8/2014, DSinc Poked the stick with: I bought 2 of these (mknssdbrkt2535) SSD adapters

Re: [H] AHCI Mode

Steve, On my new Asus P8V77-Vpro m/b's that I am using to move to i5 processors, I notice that it seems the BIOS forces AHCI, or maybe Asus just defaulted this setting. In any case, this m/b runs like a raped ape! Very happy with it, and, its' EUFI BIOS is to die for with its' active mouse.

[H] Mushkin SSD adapter plate

I bought 2 of these (mknssdbrkt2535) SSD adapters from amazon.com. They look good and substantial. I will use one in the next 48 hours to replace some dorky mechanical choiceI made with my first SSD install. Yes, I read all the duct-tape and super vel-cro suggestions. I think this choice is

Re: [H] /question about M$ SilverLight

Vineland, NJ Original message From: DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com Date:08/22/2014 6:02 PM (GMT-05:00) To: HWG hardware@hardwaregroup.com Cc: Subject: [H] /question about M$ SilverLight Is it sorta true that M$ 'Silver Light' does/offers about the same features as Adobe Flash (player

Re: [H] /question about M$ SilverLight

in silverlight. If you have any applications written for flash, silverlight won't run them. On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 2:13 PM, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote: Vincent, I get your focus. I don't watch 'movies' on my PC's. I was asking whether 'SilverLight' is a suitable replacement to Adobe Flash Y/N

[H] Confusion in GMail-land?

Is there any tutorial I can study to learn how to drive GMail? In particular, how to forward an email back to my 'private' email inbox? I can not find a toolbar. I do not even see any of the actions I would expect, Reply, Reply all, Forward, Delete. No, I do not wish to deal with friends. No,

Re: [H] Confusion in GMail-land?

:14 PM, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote: Is there any tutorial I can study to learn how to drive GMail? In particular, how to forward an email back to my 'private' email inbox? I can not find a toolbar. I do not even see any of the actions I would expect, Reply, Reply all, Forward, Delete. No, I do

[H] /question about M$ SilverLight

Is it sorta true that M$ 'Silver Light' does/offers about the same features as Adobe Flash (player)? I have never used/loaded M$ Silver Light. Thank you, Duncan

Re: [H] What is 'HomeGroup' in w7 and w8.1?

LOL! Must be, Birds of a feather I just need more study. Duncan On 08/15/2014 18:55, FORC5 wrote: I do not enable the homegroup either. fp old dogs 8-) At 03:50 PM 8/15/2014, DSinc Poked the stick with: Thanks Winterlight, From your share, I don't need any of it. I'll continue

Re: [H] What is 'HomeGroup' in w7 and w8.1?

, DSinc Poked the stick with: LOL! Must be, Birds of a feather I just need more study. Duncan On 08/15/2014 18:55, FORC5 wrote: I do not enable the homegroup either. fp old dogs 8-) At 03:50 PM 8/15/2014, DSinc Poked the stick with: Thanks Winterlight, From your share, I don't need any

[H] What is 'HomeGroup' in w7 and w8.1?

Is 'HomeGroup' the same thing as 'WorkGroup' in the network settings? It seems to pop up all over, and, in some odd places. I will be happy to google and/or get lost in the 'help' screens. Just thought the collective had this figured out. I do mind identifying all my PCs and NAS's, switches,

Re: [H] What is 'HomeGroup' in w7 and w8.1?

Thanks Winterlight, From your share, I don't need any of it. I'll continue with 'Workgroup.' Duncan On 08/15/2014 17:55, Winterlight wrote: no.. a workgroup is what it has always been. A home group allows all members of the homegroup to access all available shares simply by being a member

Re: [H] Question?

. I do depend on this feature. Duncan On 08/12/2014 09:26, A L wrote: From: dsinc...@epbfi.com Al, No I don't see why an OS reinstall or new HD is necessary. Am I missing something? Duncan No, I think I'm missing something. The only backups I've ever done is to clone the entire drive

[H] How to do?

In Windows 7pro-32, how does one install/enable/turn ON System Restore? I view SR as a must have feature. I allow it as a creator of local daily incremental 'backups' if you choose. I use CCleaner to view my past days adds. I have NONE! This learning curve is getting sour! Duncan

Re: [H] How to do?

. In Windows 8 it is the same. Tim Lider -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 1:34 PM To: HWG Subject: [H] How to do? In Windows 7pro-32, how does one install/enable/turn ON System Restore? I view SR

Re: [H] How to do?

- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 2:42 PM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] How to do? Interesting. I do NOT see System Protection. Maybe somewhere else? Does it matter that I have renamed the 'My

Re: [H] Question?

in the collective for many years, so now I will join the party. Best, Duncan On 08/10/2014 09:23, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 10:46 PM 09/08/2014, DSinc wrote: Does anyone know whose 'Backup sw' got baked into Windows 7 and/or Windows 8/1 I ask because I'd like to use the 'localsw' options. I

Re: [H] Question?

Al, No I don't see why an OS reinstall or new HD is necessary. I'll simply install the ATI sw, read the docs and give it a spin. I used the Win7 tool/ap to backup the PC yesterday to my chosen NAS. Am I missing something? Duncan On 08/11/2014 12:19, A L wrote: Doesn't this method of backing

[H] Question?

Does anyone know whose 'Backup sw' got baked into Windows 7 and/or Windows 8/1 I ask because I'd like to use the 'localsw' options. I seem to have Acronis 'True Image.' Is this sw a viable backup sw? I've used the backup sw in XP for years. NO. I have neverneeded to 'recover' any

Re: [H] Does it matter?

or SATA3 port... just about any modern SSD wants to go into a SATA3 port for performance reasons. (although they still feel bat out of hell fast on a SATA3 port) On 6 August 2014 21:01, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote: Does it matter 'where' a SSD is plugged into a SATA m/b portto have it shown

[H] Does it matter?

Does it matter 'where' a SSD is plugged into a SATA m/b portto have it shown in bios? Does the OS (win7pro-32bit) pick it up and give it a 'drive #'? WTF? Sorry. I am still trying to learnWindow 7pro and Windows 8.1pro. I have read and re-read the traffic of the past 2 weeks. I accept that the

Re: [H] Does it matter?

Winterlight, Thankyou.I will spend this evening 'windingup' my Crucial MX100 SSD. That 2d question was more about 'ego' and 'inclusion.' My Bad. Duncan On 08/06/2014 16:15, Winterlight wrote: At 01:01 PM 8/6/2014, you wrote: Does it matter 'where' a SSD is plugged into a SATA m/b portto have

Re: [H] SSD and XP ?

Thank you, James. One day I may figure this new toy out. Duncan On 08/04/2014 15:38, James Boswell wrote: yeah, Samsung offer extra configurability, but they are both overprovisioning :) On 3 August 2014 03:14, FORC5 fuf...@cox.net wrote: but crucial does not use space that can be used. I

Re: [H] SSD and XP ?

Gee, thanks Winterlight! I will go look/see. Sorry to be so slowand deliberate. Duncan On 08/04/2014 16:14, Winterlight wrote: You have received an answer but your just not getting it. Go here and download the version you want. http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm Make a USB flash drive

Re: [H] SSD and XP ?

Greg, This is good, new info for me. Can I please 'bend' this thread a bit? I really think I wish to do a 'secure erase' in w7pro (32bit). Is this possible? My OB gifted me a Crucial MX100 series 128GB SSD. OK. I can find zero information about it at Crucial/Support. But, Crucial seems to very

Re: [H] Used to know how, but I forgot. Help?

a range of useful utilities. Vincent Winterling Vineland, NJ -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 8:33 PM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Used to know how, but I forgot. Help

Re: [H] Used to know how, but I forgot. Help?

a range of useful utilities. Vincent Winterling Vineland, NJ -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 8:33 PM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Used to know how, but I forgot. Help

[H] Talk about 'Product ID' please...

Today, I tried to enable 'Games' on of my PC's. If necessary, I'll explain how/why I installed W8.1pro-64bit OS on it. The OS seems to run sorta fine, yet, I can not 'add feature-Games' to it, or, I can not even see it in the 'Programs/Features' button of the control panel. So, I decided to go

Re: [H] Talk about 'Product ID' please...

Yes, Thane you did share that with me. I read it and thought about for some weeks. However, bigger forces moved me to Windows 8.1pro. Sorry. My OB and I are here now, right or wrong' until 'whatever' births from Redmond. Neither of us are ready to learn Linux. Neither of us are willing to drop

Re: [H] Used to know how, but I forgot. Help?

! Best, Duncan On 07/27/2014 20:15, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 03:05 PM 26/07/2014, DSinc wrote: Years ago, I recall a process/task/way to get M$ to lift its' 'GAMES Directoy' on the DVD back to my harddrive and stitch it into the new local drive's glop post install. Thank you for any help you can

[H] Used to know how, but I forgot. Help?

Years ago, I recall a process/task/way to get M$ to lift its' 'GAMES Directoy' on the DVD back to my harddrive and stitch it into the new localdrive's glop post install. Thank you for any help you can share. Best, Duncan

Re: [H] SSD-wondering?

... Original Message Subject: [H] SSD-wondering? From: DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com Date: Thu, July 24, 2014 3:43 pm To: HWG hardware@hardwaregroup.com Is there any program/app available that may allow me to ERASE an ssd installed on my PC I may accept a 'FORMAT' program/app, but I wish

Re: [H] Question?

selection on 5. Select Apply Select OK The Computer or This PC icon should be on the Desktop now. Regards, Tim Lider -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:27 PM To: HWG Subject: [H] Question? I

[H] SSD-wondering?

Is there any program/app available that may allow me to ERASE an ssd installed on my PC I may accept a 'FORMAT' program/app, but I wish to ensure that my ssd is totally blank. Like without ANY history remaining on it. Thank you, Duncan

[H] Question?

I know I asked this query this year. Sorry, I can not find the answer, but it worked. Can someone please share the 'HOW' to get my 'My Computer' Icon back on my old XP desktop Very much appreciated. Soon this PC will be W8.1, and I may have to ask again. I just do not understand WHY M$

[H] Grtting ready to walk the plank.

Are you folk promoting 'GPARTD', or 'DPARTD?' My OB is now consedidering adding NEW partitions to his 1TB EM HD. OK, Fine. Please use 'Disk Management.' Fine. Now, he is confused about M$'s use of the term 'Volume.; I understand and explained it to him via my 'nas-speakabout 'volumes.' I don't

Re: [H] Grtting ready to walk the plank.

Winterling Vineland, NJ -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2014 6:26 PM To: HWG Subject: [H] Grtting ready to walk the plank. Are you folk promoting 'GPARTD', or 'DPARTD?' My OB is now consedidering adding

Re: [H] OB got his new Lenovo, sort of

On 7/17/14, 4:32 PM, DSinc wrote: A bit of thread continuation about the OB new PC saga.. ;) OK, OB has rcvd his new Lenovo PC. He is jazzed and is thrashing around trying to find a VGA cable to light his Dell monitor. Yes, he used to use a DVI cable, but that will not happen until

[H] OB got his new Lenovo, sort of

A bit of thread continuation about the OB new PC saga.. ;) OK, OB has rcvd his new Lenovo PC. He is jazzed and is thrashing around trying to find a VGA cable to light his Dell monitor. Yes, he used to use a DVI cable, but that will not happen until he swaps in his old nVidia

Re: [H] USB Problem

and move around the device giving you problems to see if a different USB root hub or path works better. If needed, buy a new USB card and see if that works for it. Not many people get this many devices on a system. On Sat, Jul 12, 2014 at 8:08 PM, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote: Joy for Grand

Re: [H] Long time and new desktop gaming PC?

upgraded to: Asus Maximus VII Hero 16 GB ram GTX750 750GB Samsung 840 EVO Well, the GTX750 hasn't yet got into the system. I don't game a lot anymore, but I work in Sonar X3 quite a bit. Steve On 7/12/2014 5:49 PM, DSinc wrote: Hi Bino, Yes long time no-talk-to. I am not a gamer, but I'll

Re: [H] Long time and new desktop gaming PC?

of Sonar X3 (Digital Audio Workstation) and not games. Yeah the i7-4770k was pricey. On 7/12/2014 7:41 PM, DSinc wrote: Steve, I'm not one to argue with Tom's HDW, and I do so love my core i5-3570K's, but, let's be real. This is the HDW Group after all. Shoot forthe stars, and, settle on logic

Re: [H] USB Problem

Joy for Grand-PA! You will survive, I'm told. Duncan On 07/12/2014 19:46, Steve Tomporowski wrote: Thanks for the reply. I'll let everyone know how it goes. None of this would have happened if I had retained both my computers. I had to cut down to fit in a smaller space. My daughter has

Re: [H] GPT_disk_moving?!

Subject: Re: [H] GPT_disk_moving?! From: DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com Date: Wed, July 09, 2014 5:13 pm To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Greg, Thanks for your knowledge. I will file this away for later. Will simple tools appear in time so that we may know whether our 'getting huge' EM drives

Re: [H] GPT_disk_moving?!

Greg, While I feel bad for @jjoeuser, I'm now curious about the diffs between MBR drives and GPT drives.This thread shines light on something new based on 'EFI Bios.' As I upgrage my PC's am I creating GPT drives If so, and they work, Fine. Just wondering what I may be doing. Thank you

Re: [H] GPT_disk_moving?!

process to any existing data, so it's a decision that is best made when the drive is first initialized. Greg -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2014 4:44 PM To: hardw...@lists.hardwaregroup.com Subject

Re: [H] Fwd: New Desktop specs from OB

for the new baseline. Still reading. :) Duncan On 07/07/2014 19:28, Tim Lider wrote: I would make it at least 8GB of RAM at the minimum. Other than that it looks good. -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent

[H] OB's new desktop PC

Forget Dell!!! It looks like OB will order a Lenovo desktop PC of the M83 series. I will not know until next Monday (post order), but after our last 3 phone conversations, I am pretty sure. Looks to be: Lenovo mid-towercase Intel Core i5-4570 processor 4GB (2x2GB dimms) DDR3 ram 500GB or 750GB

Re: [H] OB's new desktop PC

Fred, Sorry. His OS will be Win8.1 PRO-64bit. Duncan On 07/05/2014 11:07, FORC5 wrote: more memory unless he went 32 bit IMO onboard graphic are fine unless he games. At 08:00 AM 7/5/2014, DSinc Poked the stick with: Forget Dell!!! It looks like OB will order a Lenovo desktop PC of the M83

Re: [H] OB's new desktop PC

is an ApplicationSW WONK! JMHO. Duncan On 07/05/2014 12:38, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 12:55 PM 05/07/2014, DSinc wrote: Fred, Sorry. His OS will be Win8.1 PRO-64bit. Any reason why he isn't going with Windows 7? T

[H] Opinions welcome again

Seeking opinions about Lenovo. I know that they now own the old IBM PC division. Fine. So, OB is doing 'New Desktop' research. He went to Dell and found the Inspiron 8700. Nice box. So, OB went to Big Buy and met a Lenovo desktop, I think it is a K450E series. I have not peeked/poked yet.

Re: [H] OB's old PC has died

Of DSinc Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2014 12:02 PM To: HWG Subject: [H] OB's old PC has died Just to wrap-up the thread I started about things I needed to understand to help my OB upgrade his old Athlon 64/Gigabyte m/b PC from WinXP to Win8.1pro. The mechanical bits went quite well. His new 128GB SSD

Re: [H] OB's old PC has died

... -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2014 12:02 PM To: HWG Subject: [H] OB's old PC has died Just to wrap-up the thread I started about things I needed to understand to help my OB upgrade his old

[H] Seeking opinions?

OB has been studying Dell for a replacement desktop PC. He seems stuck at an Inspiron 8700 for $700. OK, I turned him on to Dell(but I was thinking Opti-Plex of old!) Seeking opinions about Inspiron line and Opti-Plex line. It has been 15 yrs since I played with my old Opti-Plex at Xerox before

[H] OB's old PC has died

Just to wrap-up the thread I started about things I needed to understand to help my OB upgrade his old Athlon 64/Gigabyte m/b PC from WinXP to Win8.1pro. The mechanical bits went quite well. His new 128GB SSD got installed and cabled. He removed his old 160GB XP EMHD. All his data was backed

Re: [H] OB's old PC has died

of cleaning is compressed air/air duster (Which is largely compressed air) as a result. -JB On 1 July 2014 18:02, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote: Just to wrap-up the thread I started about things I needed to understand to help my OB upgrade his old Athlon 64/Gigabyte m/b PC from WinXP

[H] Question?

I am aware that many of the Collective do not care for Flashplayer.exe from Adobe. Fine. The problem is that the Collective's methods of 'not using' this ?helper? program are not understood/acceptable to a great many non-Collective folk. Many of the folk that I deal with are not members of

[H] I lost a link!?

What is the other really good website that we usually refer to? Yes, know about Tom's Hardware. Yes, know about HardOCP. Missing the other link! Thanks, Duncan

Re: [H] Question?

will be bloodied. I am fully ready! Thanks, Duncan On 06/25/2014 14:30, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 03:17 PM 25/06/2014, DSinc wrote: Yes, I do accept that adobe/flashplayer is maybe a source-vector for viruses and malware. But, still many folk still use it. I still use it. It allows me to see

[H] Windows 8.1 question

Does anyone in the collective run Windows 8.1 using a PC using an AMD 'Athlon' 64 processor on your m/b? OB got totally frustated at the AMD website trying to trying to confirm that his processor meets the following Windows 8.1 hardware requirement, e.g.: Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or

Re: [H] Windows 8.1 question

Thanks James Duncan On 06/21/2014 09:20, James Boswell wrote: An Athlon64 fully supports everything needed to run Windows 8.1 On 21 June 2014 13:24, DSinc dsinc...@epbfi.com wrote: Does anyone in the collective run Windows 8.1 using a PC using an AMD 'Athlon' 64 processor on your m/b? OB

[H] Wondering?

Does Win7 and/or Win8.1 still see/acknowledge the old 36-pin ATA/PATA (ESDI) connectors on an old m/b? I am trying to help my Older Brother (OB) get modern. SATA is a foreign term to him. He has read it, but that is about all. His m/b (Gigabyte GA-M51GM-S2Gis OLD! Fine. But it does have 4 SATA

[H] Think I am getting into trouble?

Am I biting off more than I can chew??? So my older Brother runs XP, but wants to upgrade to Win8.1PRO-64bit. OK, fine. He says both W7 and W8.1 MS tester apps tell him he is good to upgrade. His PC uses a Gigabyte GA-M51GM-S2G m/b, anAMD Athlon64 cpu, and 2GB of ram. I do not know what

Re: [H] Think I am getting into trouble?

On 06/17/2014 11:51, DSinc wrote: Am I biting off more than I can chew??? So my older Brother runs XP, but wants to upgrade to Win8.1PRO-64bit. OK, fine. He says both W7 and W8.1 MS tester apps tell him he is good to upgrade. His PC uses a Gigabyte GA-M51GM-S2G m/b, anAMD Athlon64 cpu

Re: [H] Think I am getting into trouble?

. Not supposed to be kosher I do not think 2gb of ram is enough for w7 and beyond. IMO Computers are like cars, need a new one every once in awhile. :-} fp At 08:51 AM 6/17/2014, DSinc Poked the stick with: Am I biting off more than I can chew??? So my older Brother runs XP, but wants

Re: [H] Think I am getting into trouble?

match about WHO should phone Gigabyte about 'whatever.' He lost. His position is ain't gonna change no m/b just to run W7/W8.1. I just said fine. I now wait what he gets back from Gigabyte :) Thanks Collective, Duncan On 06/17/2014 12:42, DSinc wrote: FORC5/Anthony

Re: [H] Think I am getting into trouble?

people don't have to support the old stuff. It's hard! Why not get him an Intel NUC or a mac mini (for Windows)? On 6/17/2014 11:51 AM, DSinc wrote: Am I biting off more than I can chew??? So my older Brother runs XP, but wants to upgrade to Win8.1PRO-64bit. OK, fine. He says both W7 and W8.1 MS

Re: [H] Think I am getting into trouble?

Yes, FORC5, that thought has started to gestate, but I hate to give up any of my now 13yr old Lian-Li cases! LOL! Duncan On 06/17/2014 16:57, FORC5 wrote: I think you maybe found some stream for your old stuff :-} At 09:42 AM 6/17/2014, DSinc Poked the stick with: FORC5/Anthony, Yes, I agree

[H] Big Rother moving to SSD?

Collective, Please share experience with a Crucial MX100 series 18GB SSD. My older Brother just bought one for ~$70. I get the chore of helping himdo the install from 1150 miles away (phone). He does NOT like playing inside his desktop PC. But, I am ready to help. I have now become the 'family'

Re: [H] OT maybe

Well, all I do is call the Phone Svcside of my fiber optic ISP and ask to have a phone number blocked. I have 8-10 so far. Great service. Duncan On 06/05/2014 12:21, FORC5 wrote: Anyone know of a land line phone system ( two line preferred) that allows blocking of numbers like in cell phones ?

[H] Samsung 840PRO SSD?

Can any Samsung 840PRO SSD user please confirm that the threaded mounting points are truly #6-32 as mentioned in the docs that come with the Samsung SSD. The #6-32 screws I've used in the past for my EMC hard drives (WD, Hitachi, Seagate, etc.) do not match the threads on the SSD at all. There is

Re: [H] Samsung 840PRO SSD?

Lider Sent from: Intel i7-2600K Running at 4.35GHz with 16GB of PC3 RAM running at 1,620MHz Boot HD Samsung 840 Pro 256GB. -Original Message- From: Hardware [mailto:hardware-boun...@lists.hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of DSinc Sent: Monday, June 9, 2014 10:20 AM To: HWG Subject: [H

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