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    Those running 7 or 8: do you have updates turned off?

    The new Win 10 cumulative update model now leaves me a bit apprehensive.I don't trust MS ever since they decided to roll out updates without the ability to select each update for us 7 and 8 users. So who here has updates disabled? I used to get my updates via Autopatcher, but that is now almost...
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    Microsoft hits a new low, now pushing 10 via IE

    Sneaks Windows 10 advertising into an Internet Explorer security patch. Man these guys are pushy bastards on shoving 10 down everyone's throats. http://betanews.com/2016/03/09/windows-10-advertising-in-ie-security-patch/#comments
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    Common Sense

    Today, we grieve for our beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: - Life isn't always...
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    Massive Windows 10 News Hides 5 Nasty Surprises

    So there you have it. I do not trust MS, and I will not be using their OS unless they come clean on what they track. http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/01/06/windows-10-spying-secrets-revealed/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix
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    Windows 7 PC users refusing to move to Windows 10

    http://news.investors.com/120115-783137-windows-10-migration-stalls-amid-slow-pc-sales-upgrades.htm Pie chart here: https://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=10&qpcustomd=0 Even XP is higher than 10 LOL, and 8 has increased also.
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    Massive Windows 10 Update Has Three Nasty Surprises

    1: “We’ve observed that some devices that have an SD bus with an SD card inserted while installing the Windows 10 November update will stop responding at 44%, and we are currently investigating the issue.” 2: Threshold 2 is deleting a number of installed programs as it upgrades. Posters...
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    Microsoft Admits Windows 10 Automatic Spying Cannot Be Stopped

    http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/11/02/microsoft-confirms-unstoppable-windows-10-tracking/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix
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    Where’s the Enthusiasm for Windows 10?

    http://247wallst.com/technology-3/2015/11/01/wheres-the-enthusiasm-for-windows-10/
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    Microsoft planning to automatically offer Windows 10 to existing PCs

    http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/29/9639414/microsoft-windows-10-automatic-update-recommended Desperation? I guess MS is not happy that people are still using 7 and 8.
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    Look at all the news on MS today

    Nowhere is safe: Microsoft begins advertising on the Start Menu in Windows 10 http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowhere-safe-microsoft-begins-advertising-204321501.html;_ylt=A0LEVr.SKiBWnsEAQOInnIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw-- Microsoft no longer lets you opt-out...
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    Windows 10 Worst Features Installed On Windows 7 And Windows 8 - Twice

    MS must be desperate. I have auto updates completely disabled in my win 7 rig. I plan to use Autopatcher or WSUS from now on. http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/10/09/windows-10-worst-features-installed-on-windows-7-and-windows-8-again/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix
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    Newsgroups

    I left the newsgroup scene while using giganews about a year ago. I was using Newsleecher for the reader. I've been thinking about getting back into newsgroups again, but curious what are the good newsgroup service providers and readers. With Newsleecher, they were changing their model to a...
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    Which Linux version would you suggest?

    I have an old IBM T60 laptop that is just sitting around doing nothing. Even though it has a 32 bit processor and 2 gigs of ram, it would be a perfect to learn a bit about Linux. I've been looking at 2 so far: Mint Zorin For Mint, not really sure about the different versions: Cinnamon...
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    Recommendations for a free picture editing software

    Looking for a free picture editing software for minor editing: red eye removal, gamma or brightness correction, change size, etc.
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    What do you guys use for burning DVD/CD's?

    Built a new system with win7 x64. In my old system with XP, I used Nero version 6.x. The new version, 2014 is so loaded with bloatware, including installing AVG tool bar, and the Conduit search tool which is a pain to remove. I installed the trail version, but after it finished I uninstalled it...
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    Which is the fastest card?

    I'm having issues with my main rig locking up playing TF2, and I don't have time to reformat it (it's going on 6 years with the same XP install and hardware). You can imagine the programs I have installed, and it would take a full day to reformat using win7 and re-installing all the apps and...
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    Will a PCIe 1x work on this slot?

    I bought this mobo: Intel SE7520BD2 http://www.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/apac/eng/products/server/boards/dp/se7520bd2/feature/index.htm It has these 2 PCIe slots: 1 X PCI Express X 8; 1 X PCI Express X 4 Here is a pic of the mobo: It would be the 2 black slots. Did they even...
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    Recommendations on a 50" TV - Plasma / LCD / LED

    I'm in the market for a new TV. My current 36" tube TV still works, but I got connected with FIOS and HD so I need a new TV. I've been looking at Samsung PN50B860 Plasma. Its a 50" diagonal. I have width limit maximum of 52" from side to side where the TV would sit. This unit is almost at 49"...
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    Help with a Asus P5K-E mobo

    Hi everyone, I bought an Asus P5K-E with WiFi, and I can't get Windows XP to recognize the SATA drives while performing a fresh install. In the BIOS, I have the Raptor and the Seagate setup as AHCI as I don't want to create a RAID setup. I just want the system to recognize the 2 drives as...
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    Outpost: Maxtor 200GB PATA, $39 Segate 300GB,400GB $59,$69 + FS

    http://shop2.outpost.com/produ...sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG http://shop2.outpost.com/produ...sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG http://shop2.outpost.com/produ...sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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    What is the best thermal compound?

    I work in a Calibration Lab, and we recently had a problem measuring surface temperatures to a good accuracy with little measurement uncertainty. We used the standard compound supplied by some of the calibration houses, and we would struggle to get decent readings. I then instructed my Sr...
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    SATA questions

    Gents, I have an older mobo that I'm going to be using, and I would like to try using a SATA drive. The mobo does not have any connections for this type of HD, only ATA133. What is the difference between serial ATA150 and SATA 3.0gb/s? Are there differences between add-in cards for SATA...
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    Anyone use chipset coolers?

    Just curious of anyone uses chipset coolers. While playing around with a spare Asus P3S8X, I noticed that the tiny little chipset gets very hot. Reminds me of the old Voodoo3 vid cards with passive heat sink that got very hot to the touch. If you do use one, can you recommend some brands?
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    What is your opinion on a Gigabyte GV-R9000 Pro II

    My son's friend sold me a gigabyte GV-R9000 Pro II How much better is this card than my Geforce 2 GTS in my current system? I currently have a P3 1GHz cpu with 512 megs of ram running win98. If its not that much more in performance, then I'll keep my existing card. Thoughts before I replace my...
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    Intel 815EP north bridge chipset question

    Hi, My Abit BF6 mobo crapped out, and I'm in the process of getting another baord. Locally here in town, they have this mobo for only $49: ** Dual Socket 370 Celeron/P3 Motherboard by Acorp ** Building a computer system is like constructing a house...you need a good foundation! Give your...
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    Anyone flash their Abit BE6-II 1.2 to version 2?

    I'm just wondering if anyone here has flashed thier Abit BE6-II 1.2 mobo to version 2 by using the "f" switch with awdflash utility? I've been on the Abit newsgroup, and several people have flashed their boards to version 2 which allows you to use RAID with the highpoint 370 chip.
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    Anyone else have this problem with PM and nVidia?

    I just did a fresh install of Win98 using a Creative Labs Geforce 2 GTS video card. I was using a Voodoo3 3000, and since my Win98 installation was almost 2 years old, I decided to reformat using the new card. After the install of win98, I loaded the INF file for my monitor and updated the video...
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    What do you guys think of this sound card?

    Gamesurround Fortissimo? II Anyone using this sound card?
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    HELP! Half Life video problem with new Gforce GTS

    Hi, I installed the new Creative Gforce GTS card following this procedure: 1. Changed driver to standard VGA. 2. Removed all 3dfx software. 3. Shut down pc. 4. Installed Gforce card and installed drivers from NVIDA's site. 5. Rebooted and reset desktop. In Half Life, I selected OpenGL as...