Recent content by Patroclus

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    Android TV: Higher resolution = more workspace during browsing / youtubeing ?

    Thank you for the reply. I haven't decided which one I bought, but I think I got the information I need.
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    Android TV: Higher resolution = more workspace during browsing / youtubeing ?

    My old led tv has died, and I'm interested to buy android tv. I realize different size tv has different native resolution like HD, Full HD, or 4K. I understand higher resolution will make graphics/video sharper, but how this actually makes difference during browsing or youtube-ing displaying...
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    How to force Whatsapp to show both Names & Phone numbers ?

    Does anyone know ? Like in this screenshot. Normally WA only shows either unknown number or a name from Contact list, but I couldn't find an option to show both. I asked my friend, but he doesn't want to tell me.
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    Solved! Acronis 2019 only shows EFI system partition

    problem solved. The disk is bitlocker-encrypted & Locked. I don't know why the Windows Home in Dell laptop comes with Bitlocker enabled. I have not changed anything, so it should come default from Dell factory. The only change to the Windows system is several Windows update (only 4...
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    Solved! Acronis 2019 only shows EFI system partition

    I bought Dell Inspiron 5000 laptop , and I want to make a disk media backup before I start installing my own software. The dell comes with Win10 HOME preinstalled, I'm pretty sure it's EFI/UEFI system. I disabled Secure Boot, and choose Legacy. When I boot with Acronis 2019 bootable...
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    Question Cable TV problem

    Thanks all. Yes, after researching further, you guess it right. It is a Belling-Lee connector. And I think the cable is not really the problem. I have a strong feeling (not 100% sure), that the problem is from the apartment's content distribution system itself. My guess is that the...
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    Question Cable TV problem

    Hi guys, I need some advice with my problems. I just moved to a new apartment with tv & internet cable services. I installed a new LED 40" android TV , FullHD. I have no problem with the internet speed with around 20Mbps Up & downstream. My biggest problem is with the TV channels provided...
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    Tv resolution questions

    Thank you for the explanation. I think I will buy 40-42" with Full HD. It seems more people tend to choose FullHD over HD-ready now, so I will just go with the mainstream.
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    Tv resolution questions

    I'm about to buy a new tv (32", 40" or 42" for my room) , and after reading I feel a little lost whether to buy HD-Ready or Full-HD TV. Here is why. My old Samsung tv is 32" and the spec says max resolution is 1360 x 768. With this, I have a tv cable with both HD & SD channels...
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    Help with Whatsapp Web

    Just an update. I tried again just now, and it works. Don't know for how long though. But clearly they are fixing it.
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    Help with Whatsapp Web

    I sent an email to the support yesterday, and got a reply. Apparently they have some problem in some regions. After I received the reply, it worked again this morning, but then broken again in 5-6 hours. I also got a confirmation from several users in my region that they have the same...
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    Help with Whatsapp Web

    For the last 2 days, I can not send photos & videos using https://web.whatsapp.com/ Nothing happens when I click the option to attach photos & videos. The Browse window does not show up. All 3 computers have the same problem. Only text messages can send/receive. Using phone can send/receive...
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    Firefox & Flash Player problem

    I'm glad I'm not the only one. I've been wondering why it happens to me all the time. I thought I messed up something, or virus/malwares, etc. Very disappointed with flash player. Browsing used to be a fun experience, and now it's so frustrating. Non-responding script, browser crash ...now...
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    Firefox & Flash Player problem

    I have been experiencing more & more problem with Firefox & adobe flash player. When I browse several sites, esp hardware sites with lots of ads (flash enabled), then firefox starts to crawl and not responding within several minutes. This happens with any firefox version upto the latest, and...
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    Using 2nd wireless router as AP questions

    ok. I have another question about repeater mode. I have found many explanations do not address this question: Can I connect a wired device to the LAN port of a router configured as a repeater (for WAN & LAN connection) ? And here comes another confusion. Many people seem to use the term...