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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)?

    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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    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?

    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 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?

    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?

    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

    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'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?

    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 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?

    I'm Australian and here we get subsidised college tuition, free healthcare and great social security. I know of many people on the dole for most of their lives. Interestingly, our taxes are quite low when compared to most G8 countries. I thought America is a rich country, how come most Americans...
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    Office Ultimate 2007: media content CD no longer included?

    I just bought Office Ultimate 2007. Previously I was using Office XP which came with a media content CD (clipart, etc). Have things changed?
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    Microsoft Office ULTIMATE 2007

    Does Publisher 2007 include a basic photo editor? I assume there's no stand alone photo editor software include in the Office Ultimate 2007 suite? My wife is an Aussie post grad student and they're sold here for US$60. Thanks :)
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    Allow IE to pass Windows Firewall?

    I just did a clean install of XP SP2 with all updates. When visiting certain websites for first time, Windows Firewall would prompt me to allow/disallow Internet Explorer to pass the firewall. Is allowing it recommended? If I allowed it, what are the disadvantages? Thank you.
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    Huge junk files found on backups of My Document folder

    I would copy the My Documents folder to an external HD (2.5", 80GB, NTFS) for backups and before I reinstall Windows XP. I've done this a few times and it's been working fine. Recently I ran Windows OneCare safety scan and it found over 6GB of Obsolete Data Stores on my external HD. My...
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    How do I create a DVD slideshow that can be played on any DVD player?

    I tried using Picasa to create a DVD slideshow but it doesn't play on DVD players. I have Nero 6.6 (full version) and Microsoft Picture It! 9 Standard but I don't think they come with that feature. I noticed that Photo Story 3 (free download) has an option to create a DVD slideshow that can...
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    How to unsubscribe from IE7's RSS feed?

    I've just installed IE7 and had a play with RSS. Just wondering, instead of deleting an unwanted RSS feed, how do I unsubscribe from a RSS feed (in case I want it later)? Thanks.
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    Can you install current games on Vista 64-bit?

    Vista is scheduled to launch in a few months. Without a doubt the 64-bit version will be favoured by enthusiasts. My question is; will the Kernel Patch Protection feature of Vista 64-bit prevent the installation of current games which contains rootkits (e.g. Securom, Starforce)?
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    7600GT AGP

    Do you know of any 7600GT AGP other than Leadtek's? Thank you :)
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    Is there scientific evidence that going braless will cause breasts to sag?

    For small or medium (not large) breasted women, is there any benefit from wearing a bra?
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    Any software to display contents of My Pictures folder to desktop?

    I know it's possible to display the contents of My Pictures folder to desktop by using Yahoo Widgets and Desktop Sidebar but I despise bloated software. Do you know of any good freeware with a small footprint? Thanks :)
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    Can the Vista OS identify SD cards?

    Earlier I asked if it was possible to identify SD cards via software but there were no effective answers. Is it possible via Vista OS? Thank you :)
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    Possible to verify SD card via software?

    There are lots of fake SD cards around and I was wondering if it is possible to verify SD cards via software? This guy used a software called CardInfo, is there similar software for Windows? Visual detection is not good enough, I need something more definite. Thank you :)
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    Software to reprogram keys on keyboard - any good freeware?

    I want to reprogram my keyboard keys. Do you know of any good freeware with a small footprint? Thanks :)
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    Why can't they make slim CRT monitors?

    I'm sure everybody knows that CRT monitors have superior picture quality. I just found out that CRT technology is over 100 years old, hence why can't they make slim CRT monitors?
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    Something similar to MRU Blaster?

    MRU Blaster is over 2 years old since the last update and I know that in the last couple of years there had to have been many MRUs put in places not discovered in the current build. Do you know of any good alternative freeware with tiny footprint like MRU Blaster? Thanks :)
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    Any inexpensive photo sharing websites?

    I was wondering if there are photo sharing websites that features bulk uploading with no ads for less than US$20/year? I only need 500 meg, other features is not important. I prefer something like Smugmug's excellent organization system but I think they're too expensive. I'm not interested in...
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    How do I identify when a software was installed?

    I'm running XP Home. I've a software named MSXML Parser 6.0 installed and I'm trying to identify which software it came with. I did not install it so I'm stumped. There's no folder called MSXML (or similar) in Program Files or Windows directory. How do I identify when MSXML Parser 6.0 was...
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    Batch image resizer - any good freeware?

    I want to batch resize JPEG images. Do you know of any good freeware with a small footprint? Thanks :)
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    Changing a shortcut's (icon) target

    I'm running XP Home in a limited user account. Some games require me to run in an Admin account so while in limited account, I right click the applicable start menu shortcut (icon) and select "Run as..." which solves the problem. I wonder if it's possible to change the shortcut's (icon)...
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    Powered 6-pin FireWire port

    I using an external FireWire hard drive with my desktop. Are there any notebooks (besides Apple) that have a 6-pin (powered) FireWire port? Thanks.
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    Underpowered USB ports

    I just bought a 2.5" (self-powered) portable hard drive from Seagate. Unfortunately this drive does not work with PC. The blue light on the drive is blinking, indicating that there's not enough power. I have plugged both USB connecter (power+data and power only) to the PC and also tried front...
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    Portable 2.5" drives - el-cheapo DIY vs big brand name

    just wondering, why are portable 2.5" drives from Seagate and WD so expensive compared to DIY solutions ($10 drive enclosure from eBay + notebook drive)? Don't tell me $10 drive enclosures are sh!t - kindly elaborate, what makes them inferior? Thanks.
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    USB wireless mouse connected via PS/2 adaptor

    Would the connection of a USB wireless mouse degrade if plugged to a PC via a PS/2 adaptor? Lets say the PC is a high end machine and used primarily for gaming. Please give hard facts and personal experience as well. Thanks.
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    Total Domination

    This is gonna hurt: http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=2607&p=4 It's an ATI game and gets completely smacked by NVIDIA. Not only NVIDIA dominates the high-end, but also the mid-range (6800GS) and low-end (6600 DDR2). Congrats NVIDIA for the excellent product, product launch and...
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    3DMark06 Beta

    Link: http://www.hkepc.com/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=503391 Looks like it's exclusively for shader model 3.0 cards, hence the X800 and X850 series will be left out in the cold.
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    Downloaded files run warning

    Since I installed XP Service Pack 2 all files I download in IE won't run directly if I double click them. The files properties say: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer". Next to it there is a button "unlock". After pressing this and "Apply" -...