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Beats and Apple: Does such a marriage make sense?
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Apple's rumored to be courting Beats Electronics with a $3.2 billion deal. Does such a deal make sense? Rumors spread like wildfire on Thursday that Apple is negotiating to acquire Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion. I'm skeptical that the arrangement makes a lot of sense for Apple. Beats is the brainchild of Dr. Dre and his long-time collaborator, record executive Jimmy Iovine. The company got its start back in 2008 with an arrangement with Monster Cable. Beats' first headphones featured noise cancellation technology and a bass-rich mix; the company used endorsements from musicians and celebrities to expand brand awareness. Beats divorced itself from Monster f…
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Google Docs for iPhone and iPad review: It's just as bad as Google Sheets
by Guest Allyson Kazmucha- 0 replies
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Google Docs is one of Google's newest iPhone and iPad apps. Just be sure you don't confuse it with the Google Docs service itself, because the Google Docs app deals only with word processing and text editing. If you want to access your spreadsheets, you'll need to grab the Google Sheets app as well. Some folks may ask why Google decided to split these services into two separate apps that were already accessible with the Google Drive app. Perhaps for extra features or capabilities? I recently reviewed Google Sheets and found that wasn't exactly the case. So is Google Docs any different? Much like the Google Sheets app, Google Docs doesn't give you any sort of file org…
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New and updated apps: Dropbox, Flipboard, Record Run and more!
by Guest Peter Cohen- 0 replies
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Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! Today we've got fun games for iOS and OS X, an update to the popular file sync tool Dropbox and more! New and updated iOS apps Record Run: The makers of Rock Band and Dance Central have thrown their hat in the "endless runner" ring with Record Run — run, jump, slide and dodge to the beat. Free - Download now GoodReader 4: The PDF reader application is back in a new version that adds page management, previews, "New PDF" button and more. $2.99 - Download now …
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Deal of the Day: Seidio CONVERT Combo for iPhone 5/5S
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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For today only, purchase the Seidio CONVERT Combo for iPhone 5/5S and save 46% off the list price! Eliminate the need for multiple cases with this CONVERT Combo from Seidio. The package includes a SURFACE Case for casual protection, rugged skin and skeleton to wrap over for a more rugged approach, CONVERT Holster to snap it all into and an ultimate screen guard for scratch protection. Continue reading...
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XP/SP3 installation / sfc /scannow command queries
by Guest JaniceLynne- 0 replies
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I have a genuine copy of XP SP3 installed on my computer (carried out by a computer technician), but I previously didn't have an XP installation CD and I didn't know the Product Key details either. I have managed to get the 25 digit Product Key - both Belarc and Magical Jelly Bean (!) Windows Key Finders gave me exactly the same code. I have also managed to get a brand new genuine XP SP2 installation CD with COA + unused key - haven't seen any SP3 ones and Microsoft no longer distribute XP software. It says for distribution only with a new PC - is that ok? Will a computer technician be able to reinstall XP SP3 using this and an update - will SP3 still be ava…
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screen size went smaller why on xp windows after a fress install
by Guest melvin.rooster.sanders- 0 replies
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how do i got the size back to what it is soupposed to be just durring update restarting screen just got smaller on this IBM R 50 help please if any one can thank you Continue reading...
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DNS Settings
by Guest john9285- 0 replies
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I know, I know I'm still using XP on the computer with the issue. My other computer is running 8.1. They are both Ethernet connected to a LinkSys router EA6400. I just reconnected my camera to the XP since I installed the new 8.1 computer. Now when I activate the camera "Your DNS settings have changed" keeps popping up. It gives me the option to "Accept Changes" or "Restore". I keep telling it to restore and it goes away for 30 - 40 seconds then pops back up. Whats going on here? Thanks for any help. Continue reading...
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printer issues
by Guest johnlauricella- 0 replies
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when printing documents my print is very light can i darken it and how i have hp printer deskjet F380 all in one printer Continue reading...
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Itunes Download problem
by Guest robertgilliat- 0 replies
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Hi, I recently re-installed windows xp on my desktop...i have service pack 2...and Windows explorer 8....i am trying to download Itunes..but after i go thru the download icon...nothing happens..!!..it simply goes back to the "thankyou for downloading itunes'... screen...no error message.... NOTHING..!!!...no sign of the installer screen..Not a clue as to what can be causing this...would very much appreciate any help.... Many Thanks..... Rob Gilliat Continue reading...
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Making pages smaller
by Guest BeverlyCroteau- 0 replies
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While viewing either MSN, Yahoo, or just now in community, my fingers slid across the pad and made everything huge. How do I get it to get smaller? I have tried to slide my fingers but to no avail. Does anyone have a solution? Continue reading...
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error in VPN kerio
by Guest rezasarfi- 0 replies
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when I want connect to VPN Kerio, but i meet this error[attach=full]6261[/attach] Continue reading...
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Renesas USB 3.0 extensible host controller malfunction on a Samsung NP900x4c running Win 8
by Guest WHYzest- 0 replies
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RENESAS USB 3.0 is now starred in yellow and no longer functions after a Win update. I cannot find any downloadable fixes for laptops such as the Samsung NP900x4c which came with Win8 which was then auto updated but the Renesas USB3.0 no longer functions even though Windows says the latest drivers are installed.........but my ext mouse and keyboard no longer function......... Any ideas ? Continue reading...
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MS Windows Phone Team PLEASE update the calendar
by Guest KirstenRN- 0 replies
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I finally switched from iPhone to Windows Phone 8. Its day two and I'm near tears over the calendar. How can Microsoft, the software giant, have such a poor excuse for a fully functioning calendar?! I don't know what to do as I see that the WP8 team seems to not care at all as there have been threads similar in nature since 2012. Many of us nickname our smart phones our "brain" as we use and rely on them for so much self organization. This current calendar isn't even enough for my teenage son who needs 5 reliable calendar events...one of which is to note his pay day ever other Friday. And as I talk with friends and coworkers I've learned that nearly all of us look at a we…
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How to stop the ability to reset Windows 8 without a password
by Guest Meninga- 0 replies
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Hi My question is whether it is possible to change the security settings in Windows 8 so that it is not possible to do a reset of Windows without first entering an admin password? The situation is as follows (for those that are interested why I'm asking): - My 13 year old son tends to play games well into the night past his curfew so we used parental controls to limit the time he is allowed to use the computer - It took him literally 2 minutes on google to find a video showing him how to reset Windows starting from the login screen without needing the admin password so that all the settings are reset and he can play as long as he likes - So of course he…
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cannot connet Bluetooth devices to laptop
by Guest sailajakaturi- 0 replies
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I bought a new dell laptop and when i tried to connect my phone to it through Bluetooth,it doesnt even detect any device..! and moreover there is no bluetooth turn on/off toggle under the wireless devices in the CHANGE PC SETTING. Please help! All the drivers are up to date! i checked twice..please. Continue reading...
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Windows 7 Firewall is missing
by Guest Cy39- 0 replies
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I have lost Windows Update service, and Windows Firewall will not start. I have run multiple FixIt programs. There is no Update listed in services.msc, and Firewall will not start. I have clicked "use recommended settings" and nothing changes. Continue reading...
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locked
by Guest Scotsbabe2014- 0 replies
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hi there, my friend has fixed my computer and cant get it to update or anything without a pop up message saying i need a password? how can i retrieve this? Continue reading...
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Error during 'Setup is starting services'
by Guest kenbailey63- 0 replies
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I RESTORED MY ASUS LAPTOP AND NOW I GET A MESSAGE ("Install Windows: The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation cannot proceed. To install Windows, click "OK" to restart the computer, and then restart the installation." OVER AND OVER HELP btw it was acting up before i restored it no internet troubleshooting didnt work nothing was working right i have no disc drive Continue reading...
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DirectX Problem ( Features not Available )
by Guest iFrost- 0 replies
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Hi!, I would like an assistance about my DirectX installation. Another problem is i do not have much knowledge about this softwares so if someone knows how to this problem, i would really appreciate it if you can teach it to me by steps. Now going to the problem, my desktop is using running fine till i tried to run a couple of games one which needs directx and the other need a DX9 level card (Unity Web Player). The games i run causes me some errors and others are worse which does not even initiate. I tried to fix the issue by updating my directx but it does not seem to work. Here is my System and Display Information ( from DirectX Diagnostic Tool) ---…
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BSOD...again
by Guest iMacheen- 0 replies
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I made a post back in April hoping some of the suggested solutions would work and apparently they didn't. BSOD normally only when I'm playing video games System Specs -Asus z77 Sabertooth motherboar -Intel i7-3770k @ 3.5gh -8gb Corsair Venganc -Toshiba 1tb HD -NVIDIA Geforce GTX 66 -Corsair TX650 PSU Also here is the link to my two most recent dumpfile, thank you. https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=ED104D09C809DEF4%21117 Continue reading...
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deleted prefetch file- other reccomendations to improve computer performance please
by Guest JeremyBrayXY- 0 replies
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after I deleted the prefetch folder, should I use online tools in order to improve my computer's performance in Windows 7? Continue reading...
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I can't turn on window defender , and and some problem :(
by Guest Nguyễn Văn Thẩm- 0 replies
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Here when i turn on window defender at Action center >>>>>and i can not update it then i scare my computer infected virus or malware , so i try to install Avira , avast , BKav ,... . I hope can solve this problem but i can't install them , :( Please , help me solve this problem >< hix First of all , i thank y Continue reading...
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deleted prefetch file- other reccomendations to improve computer performance please
by Guest JeremyBrayXY- 0 replies
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after I deleted the prefetch folder, should I use online tools in order to improve my computer's performance in Windows 7? Continue reading...
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More Keyboard Layout Questions
by Guest WhitePhoenix- 0 replies
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I have been looking over the /user/share/X11/xkb/share/us file and have a few questions. For the USA - ClassmatePC (International) layout the creator used the RCtrl key since the keyboard he was using didn�t have an AltGr key. However all he did was enter �include "level3(switch)"� in place of �include "level3(ralt_switch)"�. How does the system know to use RCtrl when all it says is �switch�? I also prefer not using AltGr since my keyboard has no AltGr key and I would rather have the flexibility to use either Alt key by substituting Ctrl+Alt for the RAlt/AltGr key. Does leaving out �include "level3(ralt_switch)"� do this? When I*used Microsoft Keyboard Layout Cre…
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Finally got ArchBang installed but it's being a total PITA.
by Guest TNFrank- 0 replies
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Well, after about 5 tries I managed to get ArchBang installed. Took some doing but I got all the gpg keys installed and fixed. Got the mirrors that I want uncommented out so I can download stuff(well most stuff) and I finally have Firefox 29 set up a bit better so I can use it. USB's don't show up on the desktop when they're plugged in even though it looked like they're suppose to by what I saw in settings. No idea if I can even change the clock to 12 hour time from the 24 hour setting and it seems I can add nothing to panel and can't move it from the bottom of the screen. Openbox it totally strange to me so I'm pretty much lost trying to use it. I did get hardinfo …