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    ASUS ROG Laptop Motherboard and Battery Problems

    From xoticpc.com, on March 13, 2014, I received an ASUS Republic of Gamers G750JW-DB71 laptop. Had some company and a hip replacement operation later that month and in April. During that period used it maybe 7 days when the laptop refused to turn on. Sent it back to xoticpc.com on May 1. They...
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    ASUS or TOSHIBA or TBD Laptop

    I have done so much research and having problems: reliability, performance and return on value. So much conflicting views on the Net What I am looking for is this: 1. 17.3 inch screen 2. 8G DDR3 RAM 3. Great graphics 4. Good CPU- i7... 5. Reliability is key, especially with service support. 6...
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    Dell XPS 17 3D Laptop versus ASUS G73SW Laptops

    Need inputs on what to get! I have narrowed it down to these two- The Dell is $1300 and the ASUS is $1400, both from Costco. Both similar specs. I have read pros and cons on each. Bottom Line: Want reliability and versatility. Ed
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    UPS Recommendation

    I work for the federal government in DC and recently our building ewas without power for 2 days. The power shut down without warning. I am interested in buying an Uninterruptible Power Supply so I won't lose data as others did. Knowing the dire budget shape the government is in, I will have to...
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    Most reliable laptop

    In process of buying a 17 inch Laptop- Open to all brands. What's important to me is reliability and Tech Support. What experience have any of you had? Like do they answer the phone or do you wait? Can you understand what they are saying and most important is what they say fix the problem...
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    Best Notebook under $2K

    Have an old Dell XP which is dying. Specs for me: Minimum 17 inch screen with no glare-maybe HD. 4 USB Ports at least one USB 3.0 8 Gig RAM Blu Ray 802.11 N WIFI HDMI Cool running Uses: e-mail, Internet, Microsoft Office, VPN access, video and potential gaming. Don't know if I...
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    IPAD Wireless Printers

    Want to print from IPAD to Wireless Printer. What is best printer considering reliability and ease of setup with the IPAD? Should I go with an all in one printer (scan, fax, print, and copy) or something simple such as printing only? I have read reviews of HP, Canon, etc. But I am looking...
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    Graphics card for Viewsonic VX2433wm- Full 1080p Full HD

    Just bought a 24 inch Viewsonic. Using an analog input cable for now with my old ATI 128 Meg video card., Monitor has DVI-D And HTMI outputs. Also., recommendations on best of breed for the HTMI cable. I use the PC now for Internet, e-mail, Office 2007,etc. But would like to maybe get into...
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    Networking Basics

    I have 3 PCs- 2 desktops and a laptop that I currently run off an encrypoted FIOS router for the Internet: wired for the desktops and wireless for the laptop. What I am interested in doing is learning networking basics while the same time setting up a home network to share my printers and files...
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    Best Antivirus or NIS for the Money

    Have a copy of Kaspersky Internet Security KIS) Version 6.0. Need to load a new antivirus/network protection program system on my laptop. Since I have seen many free ones (on the thread in this forum) and heard about many commercial ones, I am wondering if KIS is th best (don't want install...
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    Best Back Up Software

    Have 2 Desktops and a Dell laptop. I want to be able to do full backs, as well as incremenetals, disk imaging, etc. Have heard of Acronis Imaging Home. Bottom lone: If my hard drive fails on any machine, I want to be able to reload the system and get back up running. Do I have to buy...
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    Backup Software Recommendations

    Recommendations for backup software please: Want to be able to do full, differential and incremental backups. Have 2 desktops and a Dell laptop. Will backup to external hard drive. Looking for a package that is easy to use and does not require a license for each PC (if I have to purchase
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    Lexmark Z2420 Wireless Printer

    When I go to print, I get a network connection can not be made. The green light on the printer says its connected. Had worked weeks ago with the tech for 2 hours and finally got it to print. Now, it won't print. Use a Verizon FIOS Antec router. Trend Mirco PcCillin (says printer is offline)...
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    AVG 8.0 Stops Install

    Just upgraded from AVG 7.5 (paid subscription and downloaded on line 2 years ago with no problems) to AVG 8.0 also paid for on line. Sent 3 requests via e-mail for help. No response since April 16th. Here's the issue: During the install, AVG 8.0 says it will uninstall previous versions of...
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    Web Startup Newbie

    I have a lot of PC experience but am interested in assisting Kentucky farmers who need to get a web presence. I am retiring next year (Spring 2008) and am interested in learning the skill sets I need to develop a state wide web for them. I am interested in giving back to local farmers who need...
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    SLR Digital Camera with Tekephot Lens Recommendation

    I currently have a 4-5 year old Kodak Easy Share 4 megapixel camera. What I am looking for is a an easy to use camera (does not have to be Kodak) that will give me great shots, especially distant ones of Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton Park in Alberta, Canada. I use an SD...
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    Verizon FIOS delivers 15Mbps always

    Last week I switched from Cox Communications in Northern VA to Verizon FIOS (both at 15Mbps on the download). Full disclosure: I do not work for, nor am affiliated with or own stock in either company). Cox?s download speeds would swing from 23Mbps to less than 1Mbps during a week day, becoming...
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    VERIZON FIOS Internet NOT!

    Looking for feedback: 1. Tried Friday (10/13) to have FIOS installed at my house (Northern VA). Knew it was a 4-5 hour job, without a new Ethernet cable forinstallation through the attic. 2. Tech calls at 3:08 pm and says he will be there in 5 minutes: Arrives at 3:20 and the drop was not...
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    Slow Speeds with Cox Cable in the Evening

    Here's the situation: I am paying Cox Communciationsof Fairfax County (Northern VA) $55 monthly for up to 15 Mbps on the download and up to 2 Mbps on the up load-the High Speed Internet package. For most of the day I get between 21-17 Mbps. But during the weekday evenings and Sundays...
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    Cox High Speed Internet versus Verizon FIOS

    I live in Fairfax County, VA. My COX Internet connection (15x2) has speeds in the evening at less than 2 Mbps on the download and 800 kbps in the evening. Use speakeasy.net for the speeds. At 5:30 am, I get speeds of 20 Mbps on the download. Had this same problem in December 2005. lasted two...
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    Best Laptop for the Buck

    To all, This must have been asked a thousand times. Looking for a laptop with XP Pro that is state of the art now. What is important is ability to run VISTA and has great reliability. Ed
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    Tablet PC

    :D Looking to get a good tablet PC for the $. Have heard about Gateway, motioncompuitng. Are they ready yet? Want to be able to use on the Internet to commmunciate with others in real time. Ed guardfish@cox.net
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    HP Scannner 9200C

    Looking to buy an HP 9200c Digital Sender Scanner for some high volume work. Anyone have experience, especially with ease of use and reliability. Thanks, Ed
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    Can't Run USB 2.0 Plextor CD/DV R/WDrive

    Folks, I have a Toshiba Laptop (Satellite Series), Windows XP SP2. Have a TEAC CD ROM drive internal. That would not work (disabaled it) so I bought a Plextor PX-740UF Drive USB 2.0 External Drive. With both the internal and external frives, I get the following message: Windows...
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    TEAC CD ROM Model DW-224E

    Situation- Subject CD ROM will accept a CD but not play. System indicated problems with seeing the TEAC. Driver is OK. Running Windows XP SP2 with recent security update. Do I ha ve a registry problem? It's in a Toshiba Satelliete 2455-S3001 if that helps. Any ideas. Thanks, Ed...
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    Best 19 inch-DVI LCD

    Had a 19 inch Princeton LCD go out twice in the month that I have had it and in the DVI mode. Video card on my desktop is OK: Monitor will not work in analog mode on Dekstop nor on my Toshiba laptop either. An Ood 17 inch Princeton LCD works fine on the desktop. Will take back to COSTCO...
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    Best Notebook Wireless Mouse to Get

    Saw a Logitech Laser Cordless (Model-MX 610) at Costco today fro $47.99 versus a Microsoft Wireless Mouse (M8E). Shoudl I got fdor the Laser versus the MS optical? Are there better mouses (mice) anyone has experience with? Ed Northern VA
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    DVD DataBurning

    Checking out to see if I can use a DVD to burn only data instead of video? If so, what do I need? Will a normal DVD burner do it with special software or do I need another hardware suite? Thanks, Ed
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    Need a new scanner

    I have an old HP scanner (3 or so years) and I guess I could d/l the Xp drivers (I have a brand new PC) with XP Pro) but with scanners so cheap, why not get a new one? I will use it primarily for documents and inserted graphics. Can't see scanning photos as I have a digital camera. Any...
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    What is the best wirelessWi-FI 802.11g router?

    To all, I have used and am using D-Link wireless routers. My 802.11b died in 18 months. Installed the 802.11g: Install instructions are incorrect in some areas and can't secure the wireless net (HEX characters only but the network still is not secure). D-Link tech support does not answer...
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    D-Link 614 802.11G Wireless Router

    Last Saturday my old 802.11 b D-LInk router died- Confirmed by CoxCable- Signal to cable modem but router gone-only had it 18 months. Had the D-Link 802.11g router on hand, so after a couple of tries I got it online. Desktops run fine and Toshiba laptop can pick up the 54MBps signal but it is...
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    New PC Build

    Need advice on best componets to build new PC from scratch. Not a gamer but want to use new PC for mutimedia, speed, and keep for 3 years out. Looking foir advice on piece parts and recommended vendors I can purchase from. Case: optimal for cooling. Power Supply CPU- AMD or Intel...
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    EMACHINES T3256

    Looking to buy just a box and saw PC World indicated eMachines came out on top in terms of quality and reliability in their Jnauary 2005 edition. Suppsoedly 42K people responded. Checked their support line-1 minute for a live person last Sunday. Looked at their T3256 Box-AMD XP3200+ (rated at...
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    Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

    I'm know as the go to guy at my work for a lot of MS Office problems. So, is it worth getting MOS certification? If so, best and most efficient? Looking for range and depth of materials especially Excel. Ed edward@edcorack.com
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    Wireless Router Company

    In a couple years (18 months), I can retire. What I am interested in doing now is getting credentials and some useful experience to start upa small company installing wireless routers for small companies and private homes. Then, it's on to wireless LANs. Any recommendations on where to start...
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    AMD 2800+ Buy

    Costco has this machine on sale for $500 with monitor, 512Meg of DDR RAM and 120G hard drive with DVD and CD-RW. I know why: GATEWay is moving old stock out. Good buy for now? Any problems? Ed from Washington, DC guardfish@cox.net
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    Win 2K drops My Computer files

    Run Win 2K on my desktop. I have to constantly reboot to get the drives to show on My Computer Icon. I have an A, C, D and E drive and a a thumb drive. Any ideas, such as a mssing file. I can run all my apps as well as e-mail and the web. Thanks, Ed edward@edcorack.com
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    Mydomain.com-Unfriendly

    Has anyone used mydomain.com to set up a domain and an e-mail service? I have and needed help twice-once to set up my domain and the other to set up an e-mail account. All the pages are a mystery with no explanation: There is no online manual to help either: FAQs are not germane either. Tech...
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    Good e-mail domain hosting service

    Objective: To find a good domain hosting company primarily for personal and then business e-mail hosting later with an idea towards running a web site. I tried to register with mydomain.com but get this: They have no screens to let uo pay and you can't even initialize variopus e-mail accounts...
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    Starting Up A Wireless Company

    I'm getting ready to retire in 3 1/2 years. Going to spend 6 months in Cocoa, Florida and the other six months in Northern, VA each year. Every 3 months I got o FLA for two weeks . I want to start up a concern that would install wireless routers primarily to share a broadband connection. My...