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Password. Believe it or not, this is still a common password. Don’t use it. Letmein. We recommend that you use passphrases that are memorable. Just don’t use this one. It ranks high on several lists of the most-used passwords. Monkey. This common word appears on many lists of popular passwords. It’s also too short. Make passwords at least eight characters—the longer the better. Your pet’s name. While you’re at it, don’t use any passwords that can be easily guessed, such as the name of your spouse or partner, your nickname, birth date, address, or driver's license number. 12345678. Avoid this and other sequences or repeated characters such as 222222, abcdefg, o…

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Rich-M replied October 3, 201410 yr

AMD A6-5400K Dual-Core APU - 1MB L2 Cache, 3.6GHz, Socket FM2, Dual Graphics Ready, DirectX 11, Fan, Unlocked, AD540KOKHJBOX Item#: A79-5400 | Model#: AD540KOKHJBOX http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4501104&Sku=A79-5400

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Rich-M replied October 3, 201410 yr

Your phone is probably the most personal device you own. You carry it with you at all times, and it can access a large chunk of your most sensitive data. Here's how to keep it secure using just the basic tools provided by Google. The following features and services are available to nearly every Android device without third-party software or services. As we mentioned in our Lifehacker Pack, Lookout is a great security suite on top of what's already built in, but even if you don't want to install extra software, the following are the most basic security measures everyone can (and should) set up as soon as you get your phone. Remember, the user is the weakest link in the …

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iamhe replied October 3, 201410 yr

Want to check out the new Windows 10 Technical Preview but find yourself not invited to the party because you run OS X? Or are you the cautious type that wants to check out this latest release, but you don't feel comfortable nuking your current install? Here's how you can play with Microsoft's newest operating system by installing into a VirtualBox virtual machine. Note: The following screenshots were taken on OS X, but the process is the same on the Windows platform. 1. Sign up for the Technical Preview. This will give you access to a product key as well as the .ISO downloads you need. If you don't want a product key, you can download the .ISO files direct from Mi…

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AWS replied October 2, 201410 yr

Title says it all. I thank you in advance.

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allheart55 Cindy E replied October 2, 201410 yr

Yesterday, we began an exciting new chapter in the Windows story with the announcement of Windows 10 and what it means for our enterprise customers. As part of our new approach to building and delivering Windows 10 to customers, we want to make sure we get feedback in real-time as the development process is ongoing. We’re kicking this off today with the launch of the Windows Insider Program. If you’re comfortable with using pre-release software, you can join the Windows Insider Program today to download the Windows 10 Technical Preview and try out features like the new Start menu, multiple desktops, snap enhancements, and others. As a member of the Windows Insi…

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AWS replied October 1, 201410 yr

Getting an error code 0x0000001 at startup. It will not go into Safe mode [F8] just keeps looping over and over, this unit runs windows 8. Also no sticker with the product key so I can't reload the OS, help? I was able to get the recovery process by Pressing f9 at the right time but after the recovery was done, it back to the same looping process, I am guessing my only hope now is to do an OS install? If so, how can I tell which version of windows 8.1 was originally installed on this unit and also since there isn't a product key anywhere on this unit, how will I license it when it goes to the net?

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Rich-M replied September 30, 201410 yr

Hey guys, this used POS touchscreen pc [no name brand] running XP Pro SP2 which was working fine but after uninstalling some programs trying to clean up the pc, now when I startup the pc, I can navigate through windows fine but touching anywhere on the screen doesn't work, I have no knowledge of touchscreens so can anyone tell me how I can get this working again please?

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allheart55 Cindy E replied September 29, 201410 yr

The potential problems this recent revelation highlights are immense. I set up a dual boot Puppy Linux Precise 5.7.1 / Windows XP Pro arrangement earlier this year in order to provide safer internet activity in the light of Microsoft support for XP finishing - how ironic. But of course the bash problem goes beyond one for home users of Linux based systems because so many online servers utilize bash as does much smart technology. I'm keeping an eye open with regard to what I should do for my own system, advice so far is varied and not entirely clear for a user of only limited understanding of the underlying structure and workings of Linux. Apparently this weakness …

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Kick replied September 28, 201410 yr

Normally the last thing I would suggest is a refurbished hard drive but at $19.99 they can go a long way servicing used computers.....and honestly I would rather have a refurbished WD drive rather than a new Seagate or Hitachi. WD WD Blue WD2500AAKX 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Manufacture Recertified Bare Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136979&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL092814&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL092814-_-EMC-092814-Index-_-InternalHardDrives-_-22136979-L0I&et_cid=11555&et_rid=2567240

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Rich-M replied September 28, 201410 yr

I got this update and didn't have a problem on 2 iPhones and a my iPad. I must have been one of the lucky ones.

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Rich-M replied September 27, 201410 yr

Microsoft is preparing its first official look at the future of Windows next week, during an invite-only event in San Francisco. While a number of leaks have unearthed features and changes in an upcoming release of Windows, currently codenamed Threshold, the naming of the release is still largely a mystery. Referred to by many as Windows 9, the next major release of Microsoft's operating system could simply be called "Windows." There's plenty of evidence to suggest that, and a new report from Reutersclaims Microsoft will unveil a new name for its Windows product on Tuesday, which could be Windows 9, Windows, or an entirely different brand. Microsoft currently refers …

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allheart55 Cindy E replied September 27, 201410 yr

When I press the power button I the processor and exhaust fans run for a second, the PSU fan runs for a split second then nothing? I reseated the 2 ram sticks, same deal, help?

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allheart55 Cindy E replied September 25, 201410 yr

Thought it was time that i treated myself. :) Went out and bought this on Saturday: Mazda RX-8 231 PS: 6 Speed Manual. Rotary engines aren't everyones cup of tea and they do take a bit of getting used to.... but it's a great drive.

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starbuck replied September 25, 201410 yr

I really dislike the windows 7 sound recorder. Is there a means of installing the windows xp sound recorder into windows 7?

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allheart55 Cindy E replied September 24, 201410 yr

Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) with code at checkout EMCPAHG23 Prices on these are getting unreal......

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Rich-M replied September 23, 201410 yr

Last night, researchers at Malwarebytes noticed strange behavior on sites like Last.fm, The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post. Ads on the sites were being unusually aggressive, setting off anti-virus warnings and raising flags in a number of Malwarebytes systems. After some digging, researcher Jerome Segura realized the problem was coming from Google's DoubleClick ad servers and the popular Zedo ad agency. Together, they were serving up malicious ads designed to spread the recently identified Zemot malware. A Google representative has confirmed the breach, saying "our team is aware of this and has taken steps to shut this down." "That's when we thought, somethi…

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AWS replied September 20, 201410 yr

Person brought this unit, I attempted a factory recovery to this HP Pavilion Entertainment PC laptop but I am getting the BSOD and researching online I am finding different causes and solutions but let ask this first for learning experience, since there is more than one set of numbers, which ones should I research please? Technical information: STOP: 0x0000009F [0x00000003, 0x8121B3A0, 0x81329F18, 0x835AA428]

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Rich-M replied September 19, 201410 yr

This is my main desktop system: Intel I-5 Quad Core 4670, Gigabyte Motherboard Z87M-D38, 128 GB Crucial SSD drive, WD Raptor Sata III 300 GBb Hard Drive, 500 GB WD 7200 Rpm Sata III 32 meg hard drive, 8 Gb 1600 Ddr3 A-Data ram, EVGA GTX 280 video card, Pioneer DVD-RW 24X, Seasonic 750 watt Psu and Windows 7 Pro and its about 2 years old. Lately I have been having a few issues with occasional BSOD and in my experience, 98% of those are caused by ram or hard drive and that is where I believe my system is the weakest. A-Data Ram is not great and as much as I love Crucial Ram, Crucial ssd drives don't have a great service record. I have Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3…

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Rich-M replied September 19, 201410 yr

Hello, can anyone direct me to all drivers for this laptop please? I looked at one page here but it is only showing a "Touchpad" driver? http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers

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allheart55 Cindy E replied September 18, 201410 yr

Someone installed a linux OS on this guy's Acer Aspire laptop, he wants me to load win7 but when I get the install windows screen, it is showing "Windows cannot be installed to this hard Disk space, Windows must be installed to a partition formatted as NTFS. I searched the net but can't find instructions on how to do this from the win7 disk?

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Rich-M replied September 18, 201410 yr

Microsoft is busy preparing a "Windows Technical Preview" for later this month, but the software maker is also privately testing an "Office Technical Preview" for the next version of its popular Office suite. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s Office plans tell The Verge that the company has been distributing copies of a future version of Office to partners and testers recently, providing an early look at new features. While testing is in the early stages, we understand Microsoft is adding the "Tell Me" helper found in its Office Online apps to the desktop versions. Tell Me sits at the top of documents as a type of help and search tool. It’s similar in function to Clipp…

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Rich-M replied September 18, 201410 yr

My touchscreen pc has lag problem "when scrolling", otherwise the reaction time is good. I am suspecting this older pc as being the cause of the lag since it's only 1gb RAM and the processor should be around a 2.0 Pentium, the jukebox software [Etouch] which I am using, it's developer said "Disk access is also a thing you will want to look at. I use an SSD as the boot drive where E-touch is installed". What do you guys think, what would be the best I can do to speed up that lag time? Get the fastest HDD available, or use a more powerful touchscreen pc, or would this need a touchscreen pc with the best graphics card?

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allheart55 Cindy E replied September 17, 201410 yr