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AMD Catalyst 14.4 driver acting buggy
by Guest Goethe- 0 replies
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OS: RHEL 6.5 Kernel: 2.6 GPU: Radeon HD 8400 I installed the proprietary driver from AMD's website and the installation went smoothly. I'm sshing int a server with X11 forwarding enabled and trying to get a GUI application output forwarded to me. When I login and run fglrxinfo it shows that I'm using the mesa drivers and if I run xclock, the application comes through fine. When I set DISPLAY=:0 fglrxinfo shows that I'm using AMD's driver but I get no GUI applications forwarded to me when I run xclock, xterm, or any other GUI applicaiton. I've also tried doing a remote desktop and the same thing happens. Once I set DISPLAY=:0 I have no GUI output. I need the sys…
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Help me to choose partitions
by Guest Angmar- 0 replies
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Hey I'm going to become linux user (opensuse 13.1) So first of all I need advice how split my HDD space For example on windows I have to partitions 1: ~100 GB for OS and what left for backup data So think same split on linux and need advice from experienced users Continue reading...
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Best iPhone cases and armbands for working out: Incase, Belkin, Reebok, and more!
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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Your guide to the best iPhone cases and armbands to help you get the most out of your daily workouts Looking for the best iPhone case or armband to help get you through your workout at the gym? Regardless whether you're lifting weights, doing some cardio, or working on your abs, carrying phones and dealing with cords can be a pain. It's #MobileFit month here at Mobile Nations and we're taking a look at all the best apps and accessories to help you get and stay healthy. When it comes to hitting the gym, if you want to listen to music, or even podcasts, having an armband or case made for the use while working out is a great idea. But which cases and armbands for iPho…
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These are the best private photo sharing apps for iPhone
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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From self destructing pictures to secure and encrypted messaging, these are the best private messaging and photo sharing apps for iPhone! Looking for the best iPhone apps to let you share photos and send messages both privately and securely? Whether you'd like to send photos that you don't want to come back to haunt you or you just value your privacy, there are lots of apps in the App Store that can prevent people from taking screenshots or saving the photos you send. A lot of private photo sharing apps can even make photos self destruct after the intended recipient views them. So what private photo and messaging apps for iPhone are the absolute best? Snapchat …
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Skype for iPhone now lets you edit your gross spellling and grammar errors
by Guest Derek Kessler- 0 replies
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Skype for iPhone today received an update that lets users edit messages they've already sent and makes it easier to set favorites. The update, bringing the app to version 5.1, also makes it possible to remove conversations from your recents list by pressing and holding. Editing messages is done easily enough — press and hold, then make your edits. Like with the desktop Skype client, whomever you are chatting with will get an indicator that the message has been edited. It's nice to have the option to make those edits, considering that it's a rare messaging platform that lets you go back and fix stupid spelling and grammar mistakes after hitting send. The update als…
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LinkedIn's Job Search for iPhone aims to find you a job from your iPhone
by Guest Derek Kessler- 0 replies
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LinkedIn has grown from a business networking social network to something of a jobs board, and that's something that the new LinkedIn Job Search for iPhone app is seeking to leverage. The free app is meant to make things a bit easier for active job seekers, providing an end-to-end experience that lets you search for your next job easily while on the go. "The new LinkedIn Job Search app for iPhone provides a one-stop shop for your job seeking needs. Whether you are actively on the hunt for a new gig or just keeping an eye out, the new app comes packed with the core LinkedIn features you've come to rely on to help manage your job search." Just don't let your curr…
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Archos introduces Smart Home with weather tags, motion sensors and cameras galore!
by Guest Adam Zeis- 0 replies
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Archos today has announced the availability of their Smart Home system — a selection of devices for monitoring and controlling your connected home. We had a chance to check out the Smart Home system back at CES in January and it looks like an awesome connected home system. The Smart Home starter kit includes two mini cams to take pictures, two movement tags to detect movement and door openings, two weather tags to measure temperature and humidity, and a tablet to manage all of the connected objects. Everything works through the tablet and can be connected to the Smart Home app on an Android or iOS device. The system uses Bluetooth Smart, meaning the devices are all w…
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Blue screen error on Start Up
by Guest GnarlyD- 0 replies
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Dell XPS 1MB RAM Windows XP SP3 My machine recently ran an automatic update and now when I try to start up, it goes to a "bad_pool_caller" blue screen and I'm unable to do anything. I've tried to start in safe mode, but it ultimately goes right to the blue screen no matter what I try. I haven't installed any new hardware or software, so I don't understand what may be causing this error. How can I fix this? I have the same thing and I am unable to do anything also What the ? is how do you get passed the blue screen to make changes because there that's the problem. How do you fix this? Split by Moderator from this thread: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/…
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Downgrade Windows Vista Home Premium To Windows XP Media Center Edition (And yes I know it is...
by Guest Microsoft-BestOS- 0 replies
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I was wondering if anyone knew a way/program to downgrade a windows vista home premium to a windows xp media center edition. I want to be able to run the installer in windows, and save it to a disk partition I have made [i shrunk the size of the C:\ drive into partitions to install multiple operating systems]. I cannot reboot my pc and use the installation disk that way because I have an older computer with a very old BIOS, and it would not let me boot from the cd/change boot order. Continue reading...
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My computer doesn't detect plutins on the USB ports
by Guest chuck999m- 0 replies
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I have Sony Computer os is XP and it has just stopped detecting Plug in Data Traverles and external hard drives on the USB port. Does any one know how to get it back? Continue reading...
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Ipod Classic 7G 160GB "There was a problem installing this hardware: Apple iPod USB Device"
by Guest Ricardouk- 0 replies
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I have recently (June 2014) purchased a brand new Ipod Classic 7G 160GB Model A1238. Whenever I connect via a USB port to a PC running XP SP3 and Itunes V10.0.7.2 it is always treated as though it is a new connection i.e. "Found New Hardware". After trying to install the device it then states "Cannot Install This Hardware" and "There was a problem installing this hardware: Apple iPod USB Device. I also have a 2009 16GB Ipod Nano 4G Model 1285 and this is recognised by the PC every time it is connected via the same USB port. I have successfully connected the Ipod Classic 7G to a laptop running Vista and Itunes V10.0.7.2 where the Ipod was recognised and installed. …
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Windows Media Player.
by Guest N and G- 0 replies
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Is it possible to rotate MOV video files in Windows Media Player. Continue reading...
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Unable to run Windows update and windows Store will not load
by Guest AaronColern- 0 replies
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Original Title: Update and Recovery When I am in the settings menu and I want to check for windows update and I choose update and recovery, I see a never ending circular loading icon. Nothing loads and this is frustrating because Windows store doesn't load either. One of the solutions for the store loading error, was to check for updates. My computer won't do this and I am having problems finding a solution. Does anyone know why? Continue reading...
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constant typing loop in password screen windows 8
by Guest zacharybarrett- 0 replies
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turn on pc loads instantly to password screen and is locked on a enter spam cycle didnt happen ever before and all i did was restart the computer no reboot disc available Continue reading...
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Unable to launch the Windows Store App
by Guest DarrenNg_802- 0 replies
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I updated my windows to window 8.1, everything work perfectly fine including the Windows Store. However, till this few weeks I just could not access the windows store, it just bring me to the green screen with the windows logo at the back and it just keep on spinning. I REALLY NEED SOME HELP, IT REALLY BOTHER ME AS I COULD NOT DOWNLOAD ANYTHING! any help or suggestion would be greatly appreciated. NOTE: I have try using the command prompt solution and it didn't work. Orginal Title : HELP!!!! Could not access Window 8 apps store (Windows Store). Continue reading...
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Zoom on windows live mail
by Guest RickyMorsky- 0 replies
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I have a new Toshiba laptop with windows 8. Sometimes when I move my cursor, I inadvertently reduce the font size of the article or email I'm reading. With the view option I can fix by adjusting the zoom. On windows live mail however, I don't have this option and I've been unable to figure out how to put it in my toolbar. Can anyone tell me what I'm hitting to reduce the font to start with when I move the cursor and how I can add a zoom to windows live mail. Thanks Continue reading...
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What SW used for mini videos
by Guest Tararakeane- 0 replies
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I recently saw a short 2 minute video explaining how to navigate around Windows 8. I really liked it and am trying to do something similar for my learning community in ****. I've used Storyline and I'm happy with my video content but really struggling to add both voiceover sound and background music. I can do one or the other but not both. Does anyone know how the W8 video was created? Continue reading...
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Can't remove WINDOW XPX DOCUMENT WRITER from default printer
by Guest SagarPathak- 0 replies
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I've got Windows 8 OS. I have installed Canon LBP 2900B Laser printer on my system. Surprisingly the printer in available only in MS Word. (Even in word, Windows XPX document printer is selected as default printer. I can't find Canon in the list.) In Excel or PDF files printing, I do not have Canon option in drop down window. Every time I have to save it as .oxps file and then open it and print it through canon. What do I do to link canon printer to excel and Adobe Acrobat now? Thanks in advance! Continue reading...
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Common questions and answers about files and app data, part 2: Files
by Guest Windows Apps Team- 0 replies
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This post was written by Kraig Brockschmidt, Senior Program Manager in the Operating Systems Group Lately we’ve heard some recurring questions from you about files and app data, so we’ve compiled a list of those questions and provided some brief answers here. Part 1 addressed questions about app data; in this second part we’ll cover your questions about files and the file system. Both posts apply equally to Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1. Questions in this post: What file system locations can an app access programmatically without user consent? How does the user give consent for other locations? What do StorageFile and StorageFolderobjects represent, exactl…
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SENDING DOCUMENTS AS AN ATTACHMENT
by Guest AlvinHodge- 0 replies
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EACH DOCUMENT THAT i TRY TO ATTACH, EVEN A SIMPLE LETTER, IT ALWAYS SHOW 11.38MB RATHER THAN A FEW KBS. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALVIN Continue reading...
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CANNOT SIGN OUT.
by Guest AlvinHodge- 0 replies
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EACH TIME i TRY TO SIGN OUT FROM MY OUTLOOK ACCOUNT, NOTHING HAPPENS. THERFORE, MY ACCOUNT IS LEFT OPENED. Continue reading...
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no wireless network connections
by Guest cgragg15- 0 replies
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Computer has been getting online for years. Never had a problem. Turned on computer last week and now it says I have no wireless networks and won't let me use the troubleshooting due to error message and in control panel-all control panel items-network maps- it says the adapter is not connected. I've not downloaded or added anything new to this computer. It just stopped connecting. I've pressed the Fn-F2 key and that's not done anything. Any help before I take it to the computer dr and spend an arm and a leg!?!?!?! Continue reading...
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Multiple BSOD win7 64bit
by Guest EraKlon- 0 replies
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Hello everyone, a few weeks ago i updated bios and cleaned up all my case from dirty, i have 2gb ram and upgraded the graphic card 3 days ago, from yesterday i had multiple blue screen of death while watching youtube videos, i don't know if this problem is related to the graphic card because i had a benchmark to test the card and played a few hours at high resolution and detail to try it.. This is the info of the bsod: Firma problema: Nome evento problema: BlueScreen Versione SO: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3 ID impostazioni locali: 1040 Ulteriori informazioni sul problema: BCCode: 1000007e BCP1: FFFFFFFFC0000005 BCP2: FFFFF8800F34…
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I have a Sony Vaio laptop with windows 7. new 1TB hard drive.. recovery not working with Sony...
by Guest VanHuddleston- 0 replies
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I have a Sony Vaio laptop with windows 7. the hard drive crashed and I was only able to get a partial backup before it totally went out. I purchased a set of recovery disks from Sony and went thru the process with all 5 disks.. it seemed to be working but on booting the computer it gives me a windows error telling me restart setup. Ok.. clik ok and it reboots and goes thru the same process never getting thru setup. Sony wants $99.00 to tell me what the problem is... what a racket! Can anyone help? Continue reading...
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problem with W8.1 Defender
by Guest victoradamsXO- 0 replies
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a quick scan works ok but a full scan gets "stuck" at 4mm the bargraph is 90mm long I have left it running and on one occasion 24hours ,help but please not too technical surely MS with all it's resources can do a repair Continue reading...