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    Lenovo Tab 4 Plus 8 - Unexplained high storage use

    Thanks zebrax, it makes sense. I have disabled apps I won't be using, and each time I got a dialog box asking me if I want to revert to factory configuration. Doing this has allowed me to reclaim about 500 GB. Of course, there are some apps I want to keep updated. I guess those bargain-basement...
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    Lenovo Tab 4 Plus 8 - Unexplained high storage use

    Lenovo Tab 4 Plus 8 - Unexplained high storage use I got my new Lenovo Tab 4 Plus 8 a couple of weeks ago. It's running Nougat 7.1.1 After initial setup, I uninstalled some apps, mostly the Microsoft Office trialware and Skype. When I finished this, I had about 7.8 GB of used space on the 16...
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    Questions about of upgrading from Win 7 Home to Pro

    I would like to upgrade my current Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit install to Windows 7 Professionnal 64-bit, mostly to add Bitlocker and EFS. Windows Anytime Upgrade isn't available anymore, but even when it was, the price was excessive, IIRC somewhere around $150. I have seen retail discs...
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    Coyote finally catches Roadrunner

    Don't miss the surprise ending... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFDmcDW9uwc It's from a Family Guy episode.
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    Lost in Googlle Earth: Can I display Maps and Contour Maps?

    I know how to display maps and Terrain (contour maps) in online Google Maps (browser), but after installing the Google Earth program, I am unable to display a standard map and a contour map. All I can see are the satellite view, and if I zoom in, a 3D view (videogame like) and Street View. I...
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    Antec HCG-400 or Neo Eco 450

    lehtv, thanks again for the link to the review on Guru3D. It's very informative. I had seen the one on Anandtech about the HCG-520. And Zap, good comment about the HCG-400 being built on an updated platform. I managed to find a relatively exhaustive German review of the HGC-400. Any...
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    Antec HCG-400 or Neo Eco 450

    Thanks lehtv for your advice. As I mentionned in my OP, it's not a gaming build. If it was, I would agree with you. My interest in "Bronze" vs "Plus" ratings is more related to build quality, reliability and durability than efficiency. I assume there are certain components that are "better"...
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    Antec HCG-400 or Neo Eco 450

    Hi, I'm selecting a PSU for a non-gaming build that will be built around i5-2500K, 8 GB of RAM, Nvidia GT240 (re-used from my current system), one SSD and 3 HDD's. I will only do a mild overclock on stock voltage, let's say 3,6 GHz base and 4,0 GHz max Turbo. I have narrowed down my choice...
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    Undeletable spam addresses in Hotmail Contacts

    For a number of weeks, I have noticed a couple of spam addresses in my Hotmail Contacts, things like CameraChat and DrunkGirlRoom. I have never added these addresses to my Contacts. These addresses are visible when I open Contacts while in the process of creating a new message, but if I just...
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    Intermittent dual video out from Sandy Bridge mobo

    The H67 chipset does support dual digital outputs (DVI + HDMI) while AMD and Nvidia integrated graphics don't. I find it stange that your problem should be a driver issue, considering that your setup works intermittently. It may look like a longshot but could you have a bad contact...
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    Returning Video Card to B&M store

    I would not be too worried about the Palit brand. They are expanding in the NA market. There is only a slight chance that you will need warrranty service before you feel the need to upgrade. The GTX 460 is well-rated and runs cool. Everybody has heard/read bad service stories about various...
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    Looking for a simple camcorder with external Mic input

    OK, just to report that my wife bought the Canon FS200 today, and that your suggestions were put to good use. Thanks!
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    Looking for a simple camcorder with external Mic input

    Thanks for the comments and tip about the microphone mmntech. As I know nothing about microphones, could you explain how to distinguish a preamped microphone from one that isn't? For example, can you tell anything from these sparse specs? http://www.thesource.ca/estore/produ...roduct=3300321...
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    Looking for a simple camcorder with external Mic input

    Great! Thanks a lot! Two excellent choises
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    Looking for a simple camcorder with external Mic input

    My wife has to find a camcorder that will be mostly used to record occasionnal presentations. The main requirement is to be able to record good sound. So noises from zooming and autofocus are out. A separate microphone seems to be the solution, so a Mic input on the camera is necessary. We...
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    Need help overclocking my Core i5 750 and Gigabyte P55A-UD3

    This article at Tom's Hardware is not a how-to, but a how-much. It deals with the most efficient OC for the i5-750. The sweet spot is 3.2 GHz: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i5-750-efficiency,2500.html
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    9600GT fan issues

    After spending time looking at the Nvidia Driver Forum since 197.13 was released: http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showforum=33 I have come to the conclusion that there are still fan problems with the 197.13 driver. And as you report, problems persist after people uninstall 197.13 and...
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    Best Budget Graphics Card -- Non Gaming

    Just a thought about future-proofing. Last year, I bought an Asus AM2+ motherboard, understanding that I could eventually swap the AM2 CPU for a then-upcoming AM3 CPU. Guess what? Only the early AM3 CPU's are compatible with my version of the mobo (first revision). The CPU I would be most...
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    Windows 7 - fuzzy fonts with Intel G35 based mobo

    You have your answer :-) You have done what you can. Time to stop fighting with Intel integrated graphics and get yourself a discrete GPU.
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    Mobo to complete rig

    AFAIK, AM3 CPU's are not compatible with AM2 mobos. They should be with AM2+ mobos, but aren't always, such as in my situation: I have an Asus M3N78-VM AM2+, but only the latest revision is compatible with the Athlon II processors. The first revision is not. Your best bet to upgrade is to...
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    Video card defaults to DVI port if cable is connected

    It should work. The GT 220 supports dual-DVI, so it should support VGA + DVI. Even NVidia or ATI integrated graphics support VGA + 1 X DVI What resolution are you using? I assume the VGA monitor is CRT. Have you selected "Clone Mode" in the dual-monitors pane?
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    8600GTS to 4670,4770, or 5750 512MB + TDP question

    The PCIe 1.1 spec/slot had a maximum rated capacity of 75W. The power connector on a 71W card can be viewed as an insurance policy. The current PCIe 2.0 spec/slot has AFAIK, a 150W rating, but all cards that consume more than 75W still have a power connector. If you are staying with Windows...
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    Couple problems with latest Nvidia video drivers

    Thanks tviceman, you have confirmed what I thought. No need to install PhysX Software. And shangshang... :-)
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    Couple problems with latest Nvidia video drivers

    Ok then, I'll reply in part to myself ;-) After searching on the web, I found that the "non-sticking Notification Icon" and "Can't find NvCplUI.exe" are both bugs in the NVidia geForce drivers. As for the relationship between Physx System Software and the GeForce video drivers, I have...
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    Couple problems with latest Nvidia video drivers

    I just installed a new GT 240 videocard on my system (sig) using the latest driver from the NVidia web site: 195.62 WHQL. Two things puzzle me: --- I check "Show Notification Tray Icon" in the View menu of the Nvidia control panel, but the check refuses to stick. I check it, the View menu...
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    Buy'n New Card, DX11 Important?

    Great summary v8envy !
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    New MPC video card sugestion

    Since you have Win 7, it's worth waiting one or two months to get a new low end ATI DirectX 11 card in the 56XX Series. If you want to buy now, you will have to settle for a DirectX 10/10.1 card. The NVidia 9500GT DDR3 would be a good choice if you could find one at a bargain price, but...
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    Replacement Video Card(s)?

    You are saying it yourself and you are right... You have a setup which is still more than good enough. You can easily wait a year, or even more, before buying all-new. About this time next year, the ATI Radeon HD 6870 should be eating Fermis as apetizers.
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    Automatic Image Scaling?

    You have an older system that, if I understand, is not able to correctly display a 16:9 picture. The DVI output will allow for proper scaling. NVidia is better at this, especially if you have to use custom/non-native resolutions. But to get an AGP card, you will have to get an older 6 Series...
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    Question about integrated video card memory.

    It's likely that AUTO uses the amount of memory that is needed, up to a maximum of 512 MB. Selecting 512 MB probably pre-allocates 512 MB to the video memory. With the HD3200 core, there seems to be very little risk of 512 MB being insufficient. I don't think there will be much performance...
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    Dell 2408: Just received it today... looks quite... odd. (re: wide gamut)

    I have a DEll 2407-HC, which was the first Dell monitor with wide gamut, and experienced something similar to you. After much reading on Dell Forums, what did it for me was not using the monitor drivers (leave it as standard Window Plug and Play) and dialing back color level to 85% for all 3...
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    Wide screen monitors at non-native resolution question

    True: Nvidia scaling works only with DVI output. You best bet is to get a low-end NVidia card as an add-in. Check the available interface on the motherboad: AGP or PCI-E?
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    Need video card suggestion since 5850 is out of stock everywhere

    Why not *wait* for the 5850? The 8800GT is still good enough for a few weeks. You can just rebuild the rest of the components and give him a home-made "voucher for a 5850 upgrade" in a nicely-wrapped enveloppe. It's really worth living with a slight delay to get the videocard you really want.
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    Wide screen monitors at non-native resolution question

    Please give more details. If your sister has Intel or ATI graphics, you will have to install PowerStrip to create the 16:9 resolution you want. If graphics are NVidia, as Iopri explains above, she's in luck as the NVidia Control panel can be used to create and scale just about any custom...
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    GT 240: DDR3 or DDR5?

    I agree the GT240 is too expensive for its gaming performance. It has however 2 advantages: no external power connector; shorter lenght card that will fit in about any system. This Asus low-power version of the 9600GT is really interesting: great cooler and shorter than the regular version...
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    GT 240: DDR3 or DDR5?

    Here is a review that compares GT240 DDR3 1GB, DDR5 512MB and DDR5 1GB: http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,699611/Geforce-GT-240-Nvidias-fastest-DirectX-101-graphics-card-reviewed/Reviews/ AFAIK, only Palit makes a 1GB DDR5 version.
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    Looking at LCD Monitors

    The Asus monitor you link to is well rated by users and a good deal. I would definitely go for it instead of a 22-inch one. Here are a few independent review to help you make up your mind: http://www.trustedreviews.com/monitors/review/2009/06/20/Asus-VW246H---24in-Full-HD-Monitor/p1...
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    GT 240: DDR3 or DDR5?

    I have read all the GT240 reviews (sorry, links are at home), and the 512 MB GDDR5 version is much faster than the 1 GB DDR3 version. Simply put, the GT240 with 128 bit memory was designed for GDDR5. Going with less is a compromise. And incredibly, the GDDR5 version can sell for no more, or very...
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    GT240 - nvidia's flagship for this holiday season

    Hmmm. Very good points... Now we could just add Charlie's musings and innuendo about the oddly-low 40nm yields at TSMC and the overall picture would almost be complete... http://www.semiaccurate.com/2009/11/16/ati-58xx-parts-delayed-bit-more/
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    GT 220 DDR3 vs DDR2 - worse it?

    I agree with you, Mike: NVidia has better drivers than ATI. That's why I'm also going to get a GT220 (DDR3) or GT240 for my HTPC/light gaming setup. In my case, I give bonus points to NVidia for being able to create and scale custom resolutions without having to fiddle with PowerStrip