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    Using Google Photos as an image host?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Photos Google Photos is a photograph and video sharing and storage service by Google. It was announced in May 2015 and spun out from Google+, the company's social network. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picasa_Web_Albums Picasa Web Albums (PWA) is an image...
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    Using Google Photos as an image host?

    Yes same pictures but very different layout.
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    Using Google Photos as an image host?

    Not Picasa https://photos.google.com/
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    Using Google Photos as an image host?

    I've been using quite a few free image hosts but over the years I find them not reliable and some have had serious downtime. I recently tried using Google Photos to host my images in forums. It seems to be working fine but how come it's not widely promoted? Is there a drawback to this method?
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    Disable Telemetry & Data Collection in Windows 10 Education (Enterprise)?

    In that case there's no reason for government agencies and big business to upgrade. In other words, Windows 10 Enterprise will be a failure.
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    Disable Telemetry & Data Collection in Windows 10 Education (Enterprise)?

    I doubt it...otherwise Windows 10 Education will be highly sought after i.e. the gold standard :awe: Screenshot of what I'm taking about: http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/08/windows-10-allow-telemetry.png
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    Disable Telemetry & Data Collection in Windows 10 Education (Enterprise)?

    My wife is a teacher so she can order Windows 10 Education to use at home for a nominal price. I understand it provides all Windows 10 Enterprise features so I can open up the group policy editor (gpedit.msc) and navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components...
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    27" monitor with powerful built in speakers?

    This is for my wife, she's a school teacher so her desk space is limited. She's wants a 27" monitor with powerful speakers because sometimes she needs to show the screen to her students. Her budget is US $500-$700. I found the Dell UZ2715H (2 x 5W speakers) and Asus MX27AQ (2 x 3W speakers)...
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    Tunisia unrest spreading? Unrest in Egypt

    Doesn't matter who will take over, the 84 million people of Egypt will crush Israel. No wonder the USA strongly supports Hosni Mubarak, the dictator of Egypt. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please create a separate thread if you wish to run a comparison of...
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    IE9 Beta released

    Just installed IE9 beta, quick question – can you move the OneBox to the right?
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    What type of metal is suitable?

    Dead wrong, the broken inlet neck has already lasted 4 months without a leak. We just need a little extra insurance.
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    What type of metal is suitable?

    Good advice, thanks.
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    What type of metal is suitable?

    I don't mind using plastic but I can't seem to find anyone selling a short 1 3/8" (35mm) plastic tube locally in Australia. The tank is under pressure but not extreme high pressure. Not sure what you mean by heating/cooling cycles as the top of the radiator is always hot and we have mild...
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    What type of metal is suitable?

    I'm trying to fix a car with a broken inlet neck on a plastic radiator tank. The car is very old so I don't want to spend much, please don't bother telling me otherwise. I found a high heat resistant epoxy putty that's good for radiators: http://www.hemmingsdiy.co.uk/quickste.htm Now I...
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    Vista: simple way to hide external USB drive?

    This is the Group Policy setting that I was talking about: http://www.dkszone.net/how-to-hide-drives-in-my-computer-of Since the G: drive is not listed in the above Group Policy template, can you make a custom Group Policy for hiding the G: drive? Or What are the implications if I remap the...
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    Vista: simple way to hide external USB drive?

    Sorry I should be more clear: I'm using the automatic backup feature of the "Backup Files" utility, not the "Complete PC Backup". The 'standard' users can read and edit files on the external drive - this is the problem.
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    Vista: simple way to hide external USB drive?

    Because I have to plug it back in at 1-2 AM... Anyway, my USB drive is mapped to G: I searched for a solution for hours and I think a Group Policy is the best way. I tried the Group Policy template for hiding drives but my G: drive is not listed. Can you make a custom Group Policy for hiding...
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    Vista: simple way to hide external USB drive?

    I'm using vista, is there a simple way to hide my external USB drive from 'standard' users? I don't need an iron clad solution. I just want to hide it from my kids so not interested in: 1. 3rd party software 2. Encrypting or 'locking' it 3. Changing the drive letter 4. Unplugging the USB drive...
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    Vista backup utility, is it per user or will it backup ALL user's data?

    I'm not talking about the "Complete PC Back Up", I want to know about the "Back Up Files" option. Again, does the Vista "Back Up Files" option really backup ALL my users? I read the help files but there's no mention. Thanks.
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    Vista backup utility, is it per user or will it backup ALL user's data?

    I'm the admin, the rest are 'standard' users. Will it backup for ALL users when I run it as admin? Thanks.
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    How do I move backup files made by Vista backup utility to a new external drive?

    BTW, before posting on here I did a few simple tests to check the integrity of my PC. Here's what I did: 1. Ran Vista Memory Diagnostics Tool. Selected "extended" option, 3 passes. No error. 2. Ran Vista Check Disk utility. Selected "attempt recovery of bad sectors" option. No error on all...
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    How do I move backup files made by Vista backup utility to a new external drive?

    I'm using Vista and have a few backup files made by Vista's backup utility which is currently stored in an external USB 2.0 drive. I've bought a larger external drive and I want to transfer the data from the old external drive to the new external drive and I've tried: 1. attaching both...
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    How do you secure wipe an external USB 2.0 drive?

    No, just selling it on eBay. Surely writing zeros once is not good enough...
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    How do you secure wipe an external USB 2.0 drive?

    A full format in vista will write zeroes? I never knew that, thanks. What if I need a tad stronger wipe than writing zeroes?
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    How do you secure wipe an external USB 2.0 drive?

    I'm using Vista and I've tried: 1. HD manufacturer's diagnostics bootup CD 2. DBAN wipe bootup CD Still no luck as external USB 2.0 drive is not supported. I'm using a Sony VAIO all-in-one PC so I can't install the external drive internally. My second PC is a notebook. Any...
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    IE7 & IE8 keep freezing on a particular site

    Did you click on refresh once there?
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    IE7 & IE8 keep freezing on a particular site

    Yes...I've got Flash version 10.0.22.87.
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    IE7 & IE8 keep freezing on a particular site

    I'm trying to view: http://www.google.com/finance?q=INDEXDJX:.DJI (click refresh once there) Initially I was using Vista SP2 with IE7 but the above page kept freezing. I ran Microsoft OneCare Safety Scanner and it didn't find any malware or virus. Then I upgraded to IE8 and it kept...
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    Can't search for emails in Outlook 2007 after uninstalling Windows Live Mail

    I need a 3rd party software just to search my emails in Outlook? What a dumb idea.
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    Can't search for emails in Outlook 2007 after uninstalling Windows Live Mail

    I'm using Vista SP1. Initially I was using Windows Live Mail to check my Hotmail. Outlook 2007 and Outlook Connector was also installed but never used. Last week I started using Outlook 2007, then I uninstalled Windows Live Mail via the CP. Now I realize that Outlook 2007 can't find emails...
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    Question about Vista folder settings

    When I click on My Documents, I like the view to be large icons. When I click on other folders within My Documents, it's different views (e.g. Details). How do I force all the folders in My documents to be large icons? Thanks ;)
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    How do I backup MP3s songs from WMP 11?

    Hmmm...are you sure I only need to backup the My Music directory (location of my MP3s)?
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    How do I backup MP3s songs from WMP 11?

    I'm going to format my drive soon so I need to backup my MP3 songs from WMP 11. I know I can simply backup the My Music folder but I also want to include the song ratings, album covers and playlists. Any suggestions? Thanks :)
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    Problem with Word 2007 doc accessed in Word 2003

    I suspect that you're right. I did use Calibri font but then what's the point of saving it to Word 97-2003 format if it's still distorted?
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    Problem with Word 2007 doc accessed in Word 2003

    I typed a 19 page college assignment in Word 2007. I saved it in Word 97-2003 format (looks great) and emailed it to my lecturer. My lecturer is using Word 2003 and she printed my assignment and marked it. Today I received my assignment back in hard copy but I noticed the alignment and spacing...
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    How come most Americans are poor?

    From the hundreds of Americans here, it seems like the vast majority are anti-socialist. I asked this question several times but got no real answer so I'll repost: Israel has free healthcare and better social security system than USA, thanks to American taxpayers. Hence why shouldn't...
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    How come most Americans are poor?

    Only $10/hour? That's pathetic, our BigW store (Wal-Mart equivalent) pays $19/hour (more for nights) for cashiers.