Recent content by desidude

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    Router questions and what is this hardware?

    Thank you, what about this one, is it one sale, I think for ~$140 TP-LINK Archer C3150 Wireless Dual Band MU-MIMO Gigabit Router http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33006-tp-link-ac3150-wireless-mu-mimo-gigabit-router-reviewed Is this good? Or should I just spend a bit...
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    Router questions and what is this hardware?

    Oh ok, I just use laptop, ipad, and 2 mobile phones for browsing and some music streaming and you tube videos but I do not mind spending a bit more and getting ready for the future
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    Router questions and what is this hardware?

    Thanks @sdifox what do you mean by client?
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    Router questions and what is this hardware?

    thanks @sdifox Any recommendations for an Asus router? I heard they are good. I don't mind spending in the ~$200 range which seems to be the sweet spot
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    Router questions and what is this hardware?

    Hello friends, Thank you for your continued help. I am trying to upgrade my wi-fi setup at home, and also want to understand how the cameras are connected in my home, as the person who connected them is MIA. A) I found this in the attic in the garage, I think the IP cameras which are outside...
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    Should I buy this laptop for home office use? Dell Inspiron 13

    Hello friends, I hope everyone is well. I am looking for a laptop to complement my 15.6 inch Dell, for use at home, for day to day web surfing, some MS Office, mostly Excel and Word, and just something with a reasonable screen and size that can be carried when travelling. This one is on sale...
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    How to backup data & OS when swapping HDD with SSD

    Hi friends, How is everyone? I hope you are enjoying the weekend. I am still to swap the SSD with the HDD. I saw a deal for a Mediasonic HUR2-SU3 2 3.5" USB 3.0 UASP ProBox dualbay docking station 2.5"/3.5" HDD / clone function for about $15 after rebate. I can post the link if I am allowed...
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    Which warranty option would you choose? On site or depot?

    Thank you for your replies. @Elixer Here is the issue: I have a Lenovo Yoga 12, Machin type 20DL, model 0036US laptop, which is just about 8 months old. It however just went out of warranty, since the original purchase (brand new in box) was made just about 12 months ago, but I was gifted it...
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    Which warranty option would you choose? On site or depot?

    Hello, I have a Lenovo Thinkpad Laptop that needs repairs. I am out of warranty, but am able to purchase a 'post warranty' warranty. I have two options: 1) A depot warranty - Lenovo sends me a prepaid UPS box, then I send it back to them (need to drop it off at UPS or schedule a pickup) and...
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    How to backup data & OS when swapping HDD with SSD

    Thank you for your replies. So if I wanted to opt for the SATA option, then I just turn off and unpower my computer, swap the HDD with the SSD and then copy over the data I want from the HDD to the SSD using the SATA cable? Does this mean, I also need to make a windows image on a disk and...
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    How to backup data & OS when swapping HDD with SSD

    Hello friends, Happy New Year!! I hope everyone is doing well. I want to swap my HDD in my laptop, with a SSD. My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 5547, it has a 1TB, S3, 5.4, 512E, STRAIGHT, M8BP2, 16D. I recently purchased a Crucial MX300 2.5" 525GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State...
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    Laptop battery replacement recommendation - Dell Inspiron 5347 laptop

    Hello friends, I hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. I need to get a replacement laptop battery for my Dell Inspiron 5347 laptop. I am located in the USA. The Dell website has the following batteries listed http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/category/ar/7686 Here are some pics of the...
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    Think Pad Yoga 12 black screen, no cursor, nothing one external monitor either...help please?

    Hello friends, I hope everyone is doing well. I need some help, please. I have a Lenovo Yoga 12, Machin type 20DL laptop, which is just about 8 months old. It however just went out of warranty, since the original purchase (brand new in box) was made just about 12 months ago, but I was gifted...
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    Laptop software backup software recommendation please

    Hello friends, I hope you are doing well. I need some help. I am terrible at backing up my data, and have had fatal and near fatal HD crashes before, but not yet learnt my lesson. Now is the time to learn :) I have a couple of laptops which are using Windows 10. I believe they all have...
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    Please help, Windows 10 not booting, can I remove HD and transfer files?

    Hello friends, Sorry for disappearing. I managed to use some recovery software, a trial version of it, to recover the files I needed. The software was easy to use, but it took me a long time to find one that was affordable and easy to use. I then returned the HDD to the laptop provider, as it...