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1. Having to call the movie theater to find out what time the movie you wanted to see was playing. Then finding out — after listening to the entire recording — that the movie isn’t even playing at that theater. 2. Taking your film to be developed and discovering that 99% of the pictures were blurry and no good. And then immediately ripping them for fear that someone would see the awful pictures of you. 3. Turning on the TV Guide Channel right after the channel’s listing you wanted to see had already scrolled. Then having to go dig out the newspaper from the garbage can so that you could look it up — if you didn’t want to wait for the lis…

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donetao replied February 16, 20159 yr

Mozilla yesterday detailed plans to require Firefox add-ons to be digitally signed, a move meant to bear down on rogue and malicious extensions, and one that resembled Google's decision years ago to secure Chrome's add-on ecosystem. Some Firefox users called out Mozilla for disregarding its own long-and-often-expressed ethos of the need for an open Internet. "We're responsible for our add-ons ecosystem and we can't sit idle as our users suffer due to bad add-ons," said Jorge Villalobos, the add-ons developer relations lead at Mozilla, in a blog post Wednesday. Firefox, which celebrated its 10th-year anniversary last November, has long been known for its laissez-f…

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Rich-M replied February 16, 20159 yr

Hi had 5 Kings 125 points!! Forum was boring so I played a little poker!! My score was not counted. I protest. Here's the prove !

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AWS replied February 16, 20159 yr

I can't believe I am posting this: Use PROMO CODE EMCANKR23 Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit - OEM Eligible for Free Windows 10 upgrade upon availability Write a Review Windows 8.1 has new ways for you to personalize your PC, and includes a wave of awesome new apps and services. Work the way you’re used to, and do more at once with more apps. Bing smart search gives you results from your PC, your apps, and the web. Results are in a clean, graphic view, so you can go where you want right from the search results. Open the Windows Store right from your Start screen to browse and download apps for cooking, photos, sports, news, and more. Great for work and play, Window…

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Rich-M replied February 16, 20159 yr

One King that really made a impression on me was King Solomon . He prayed for wisdom. That is all I ask for also. There is no greater force in this world than wisdom. Tonight I ask for wisdom!! Although Solomon was young, he soon became known for his wisdom. The first and most famous incident of his cleverness as a judge was when two women came to his court with a baby whom both women claimed as their own. Solomon threatened to split the baby in half. One woman was prepared to accept the decision, but the other begged the King to give the live baby to the other woman. Solomen then knew the second woman was the mother. That is truly wisdom My friends. I only wish we had…

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AWS replied February 14, 20159 yr

Anyone know how to have a folder's size displayed next to the folder's name in explorer please?

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mikehende replied February 14, 20159 yr

The latest trend in the awful Windows ecosystem is pretty ridiculous — scammers have a fake version of the reputable AdwCleaner tool, which is a real tool for Windows experts. And this one pretends your computer is infected and tries to make you pay them to remove it. AdwCleaner is indeed a real freeware tool, with a good reputation for removing spyware and adware. It’s not as well known as MalwareBytes because it’s not all that user friendly, since it is meant for Windows experts rather than regular users. And the scammers have tried to mimic the interface, stealing the logo, and even ripping out the icon (badly) for their fake version. Fake AdwCleaner is Being Dis…

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donetao replied February 14, 20159 yr

This unit got the Mandiant USA Security virus and tried running a system restore which worked but the owner has forgotten the old password and now I need to undo the system restore to be able to get back into windows to try something eles. Even before running the system restore, I couldn't get into any options at startup by pressing f8 or f11, any ideas please?

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Rich-M replied February 14, 20159 yr

Since the changes made recently, no images are showing prior to Cindy's SuperBowl joke Just a box with a number inside. Is it only myself having this issue?

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AWS replied February 12, 20159 yr

Just installed another Sata HDD, can't get into the BIOS using F2 nor boot menu pressing F12. When I power on, after the logo screen I am seeing: No boot device available SATA O: None SATA 1: Installed SATA 2: None SATA 3: None Help please?

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Rich-M replied February 11, 20159 yr

Hi What are some of your favorite tools for scanning for Malware. Here are 10 of Mine. No particular order! I have used all of them!! Malwarebytes Anti Root Kit Malwarebytes Free Adwcleaner ESET on line scanner Trend Micro House House Emsisoft Emergency Kit Microsoft Safety Scanner JRT ZOEK F-Secure Online Scanner!

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Rich-M replied February 11, 20159 yr

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Rich-M replied February 9, 20159 yr

Not a fan of CNET, but you should read this about Adobe flash!! http://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-determine-if-a-flash-update-notification-is-legitimate/

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allheart55 Cindy E replied February 9, 20159 yr

This unit is not booting either off the HDD or the DVD drive [trying Puppy or Knoppix], I can only get into the BIOS, F12 doesn't show any boot options at all, the boot options are only showing in the BIOS, anything I can try please?

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mikehende replied February 8, 20159 yr

What are PUP's?? Are they dangerous?? Please read about them as explained by my best friend MBAM;);) They are bundled on 7 out of 8 of the down load sites. CNET is the worst one. It's all about $$$. Be very careful. I trust Major Geeks, but you need to be very careful down loading freeware. It's getting really bad out there, so be careful. Please read how MBAM is working to stop them in the link below!! https://blog.malwarebytes.org/malvertising-2/2014/07/pups-are-persistent/ Here's free software that will help a little, but you have to also use your brain and not rely on this program!! http://unchecky.com/

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Rich-M replied February 8, 20159 yr

Has anyone used this function of WIn 8. This can be used in conjunction with system file checker. From what I am understanding if sfc.exe cannot repair a corrupt file this command can be used to restore the file. I.E. system file checker finds a corrupt file but cannot repair it, run this function and it will restore the corrupt file. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824869.aspx

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Rich-M replied February 8, 20159 yr

I was wondering if anyone here does any software development for Android? I am curious as to designing some apps and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to start.

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AWS replied February 8, 20159 yr

Hi I like to keep the forum active. Who wants to join a forum with no action??:(:( Should you optimize your register or other wise defrag your registry?? I say yes and here's why! I use ERUNTgui. This doesn't need to be often, but IMHO it needs to be done if you are removing and installing a lot of programs. You can see that my registry didn't need to be defraged and it's been several months sense I last defraged it!!. ERUNT isn't a snake oil program and has been around for ever and it will get the job done. Please add your opinions! http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/eruntgui.html Causes for Registry Fragmentation The registry is one of the most used compo…

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Rich-M replied February 8, 20159 yr

My pale moon browser keeps crashing and I don't know why, Is there anyone else getting this problem ?

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Allen H replied February 7, 20159 yr

Hi I will start out by saying "Don't fix it if it ain't broke"Having said that up dating a driver can often fix a BSOD or other problems you may be experiencing with your PC. The best place to get your drivers is from the manufacturer of your machine. The problem with that can be the manufacture stops up dating drivers after 2 or 3 years. I have found what I believe to be a great freeware program that might help you with drivers. Major Geeks gives it a good review. I have used it and I find it to be a good program. Very easy to use. I like to use it for a reference. Again I say "Don't fix it if it ain't broke" I like to keep my grafics drivers up dated. They can be a sou…

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Rich-M replied February 7, 20159 yr