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Re: IT/Tech Support
kman wrote:I am using an external monitor - seems like that was the problem - although I am still checking on various things as per the advice above by boonie and elvis. Thanks guys!
Elvis - I sent you a PM
Thanks, elvis
I highly recommend both of them!!!!
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"EDIT-EDIT If you laptop is similar to this one here a pictorial"
Thanks
FYI - my laptop is an Acer Aspire 5520-5142 - purchased 2008
Thanks
FYI - my laptop is an Acer Aspire 5520-5142 - purchased 2008
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Mac or PC?
Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/04/22/mac.pc.users/index.html?hpt=T2
Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true
An unscientific survey by Hunch, a site that makes recommendations based on detailed user preferences, found that Mac users tend to be younger, more liberal, more fashion-conscious and more likely to live in cities than people who prefer PCs.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/04/22/mac.pc.users/index.html?hpt=T2
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Sunrise wrote:Mac or PC?
Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be trueAn unscientific survey by Hunch, a site that makes recommendations based on detailed user preferences, found that Mac users tend to be younger, more liberal, more fashion-conscious and more likely to live in cities than people who prefer PCs.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/04/22/mac.pc.users/index.html?hpt=T2
Interesting article. What about Ubuntu users?
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JaneWI wrote:Sunrise wrote:Mac or PC?
Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be trueAn unscientific survey by Hunch, a site that makes recommendations based on detailed user preferences, found that Mac users tend to be younger, more liberal, more fashion-conscious and more likely to live in cities than people who prefer PCs.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/04/22/mac.pc.users/index.html?hpt=T2
Interesting article. What about Ubuntu users?
Isn't that just software?
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If I had the $$$ it would be nice to have an apple product...
Been fooling around with PC's for a few years, I noticed that the "kids" who are computer savvy brag on the different forums about how little they spend on equipment....
I also stick to "windows OS's" because they ARE more common....
Been fooling around with PC's for a few years, I noticed that the "kids" who are computer savvy brag on the different forums about how little they spend on equipment....
I also stick to "windows OS's" because they ARE more common....
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An Apple a day keeps the PC doctors away. My son is an App;e disciple and I tell him they are for people who dont want to know or even care how things really work. They serve a purpose but are not the best system and I am not a MS fan either but it is what it is!
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Just call me cheap. I spend what I have to, to get me to where I need to be.
If I happen to see a Mac going for less money than a PC, I'm there.
If I happen to see a Mac going for less money than a PC, I'm there.
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Sunrise wrote:JaneWI wrote:Sunrise wrote:Mac or PC?
Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be trueAn unscientific survey by Hunch, a site that makes recommendations based on detailed user preferences, found that Mac users tend to be younger, more liberal, more fashion-conscious and more likely to live in cities than people who prefer PCs.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/04/22/mac.pc.users/index.html?hpt=T2
Interesting article. What about Ubuntu users?
Isn't that just software?
Yes, it's an operating system that is based in Linux. This is the super easy version.
EDIT to add: It works on PCs and Macs.
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Sunrise wrote:Mac or PC?
Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be trueAn unscientific survey by Hunch, a site that makes recommendations based on detailed user preferences, found that Mac users tend to be younger, more liberal, more fashion-conscious and more likely to live in cities than people who prefer PCs.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/04/22/mac.pc.users/index.html?hpt=T2
It has correctly sight unseen described my son!
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OK IT techies. MS auto updates. Got 21 the other day, yes 21. Nice system, Vista. Downloaded fine. Installed 9 OK and froze, Windows Installer quit.Went to a clean reboot and got 18 total and the dam installer quit again. Cant get beyond 18 and cant shut the system down as it says its still installing the crap 2 days later when it is not. Shut it down manually once and when rebooting it went into some scan disk tirade for 15 minutes and I thought I had killed it! Ideas?
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booniebeast wrote:OK IT techies. MS auto updates. Got 21 the other day, yes 21. Nice system, Vista. Downloaded fine. Installed 9 OK and froze, Windows Installer quit.Went to a clean reboot and got 18 total and the dam installer quit again. Cant get beyond 18 and cant shut the system down as it says its still installing the crap 2 days later when it is not. Shut it down manually once and when rebooting it went into some scan disk tirade for 15 minutes and I thought I had killed it! Ideas?
It did the scan disk thing because the system was not properly shut down, is all.
You might wanna try shutting down your anti virus during the download. Could be a conflict there.
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And also, Have in install only a couple at a time. When there is a ton to install, there is more that can go wrong.
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Re: IT/Tech Support
RookieCAF wrote:And also, Have in install only a couple at a time. When there is a ton to install, there is more that can go wrong.
Good point. And a big hey, Rookie.
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To knarf, a clean reboot shuts down all program services including anti virus
To Rookie, Yea I have thought about shutting down the auto downloads and just doing it manually and thats what I will do
Now its day 3 and its still spinning in endless circles like my 16 year old Chihuahua!
Thanks folks!
To Rookie, Yea I have thought about shutting down the auto downloads and just doing it manually and thats what I will do
Now its day 3 and its still spinning in endless circles like my 16 year old Chihuahua!
Thanks folks!
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Hi Knarf! Boonie, I never ever have done auto downloads, I like to review what I am getting, and if it's a big batch, I do it is small bites so to speak.
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RookieCAF wrote:Hi Knarf! Boonie, I never ever have done auto downloads, I like to review what I am getting, and if it's a big batch, I do it is small bites so to speak.
Good advice, my computer seems to have a small appetite!
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My netbook tanks on windows update. Windows 7 SP1 took forever and a day to install. I ended up having to download the full package and install it from the desktop.
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RookieCAF wrote:My netbook tanks on windows update. Windows 7 SP1 took forever and a day to install. I ended up having to download the full package and install it from the desktop.
Why do they bother with a beta version and then have to come out with these massive fixes to the problems? Isnt the beta supposed to catch them? Vista SP2 was a b****h to install. Oh well its what we have to live with I suppose!
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I would just install Ubuntu on my Netbook if the Touch Screen Support was better. Much sleeker package than Windows, Even though I love 7 it is still a hog.
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I love my MAC. If you are into photos or movies than MACs IMO are the only way to go
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Why Macs are Better
- Macs give you the ability to run OS X and Windows both (legally).
- Macs work great with other Apple components such as the iPhone, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iPod Shuffle, etc...
- Macs are very simple to use.
- Macs are less prown to computer viruses, although they can get viruses.
- Purchasing a Mac gives you Apple Store support.
- Apple uses quality parts to manufacture Macs.
- Macs are trendsetting, designed well, and visually appealing.
- Macs come with better software, out of the box (iLife).
- Macs give you out of the box access to the iTunes Store, if you are an iPod or iPhone user.
- Out of the box, Macs are not loaded with trials and additional software.
- Apple has top of the line phone support.
Why PCs are Better
- You can build a PC from the ground up, picking each individual component. PCs give you maximum customizability.
- PCs are generally cheaper in price. You can get the same processor, amount of RAM, and hard drive capacity for much cheaper with a PC.
- Branded PCs are a wide market. You have many options when it comes to choosing a PC: Dell, HP, Gateway, etc... There are really only 6 types of Mac computer: MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac, and Mac Pro.
- PCs have better software compatibility. You can find practically any software for PC. Macs are more limited in selection.
- PCs generally have better backwards compatibility. You can run Windows 7 on a 5 year old PC. You cannot run Snow Leopard on a Power Mac G5.
- More people use PCs. Thus, PCs have a larger support community behind them.
- The majority of businesses use PCs.
- PCs are better for gaming.
- PCs have more compatible accessories than Macs.
- PCs are more upgradable.
- PCs are open source.
- Macs give you the ability to run OS X and Windows both (legally).
- Macs work great with other Apple components such as the iPhone, iPod Classic, iPod Nano, iPod Touch, iPod Shuffle, etc...
- Macs are very simple to use.
- Macs are less prown to computer viruses, although they can get viruses.
- Purchasing a Mac gives you Apple Store support.
- Apple uses quality parts to manufacture Macs.
- Macs are trendsetting, designed well, and visually appealing.
- Macs come with better software, out of the box (iLife).
- Macs give you out of the box access to the iTunes Store, if you are an iPod or iPhone user.
- Out of the box, Macs are not loaded with trials and additional software.
- Apple has top of the line phone support.
Why PCs are Better
- You can build a PC from the ground up, picking each individual component. PCs give you maximum customizability.
- PCs are generally cheaper in price. You can get the same processor, amount of RAM, and hard drive capacity for much cheaper with a PC.
- Branded PCs are a wide market. You have many options when it comes to choosing a PC: Dell, HP, Gateway, etc... There are really only 6 types of Mac computer: MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac, and Mac Pro.
- PCs have better software compatibility. You can find practically any software for PC. Macs are more limited in selection.
- PCs generally have better backwards compatibility. You can run Windows 7 on a 5 year old PC. You cannot run Snow Leopard on a Power Mac G5.
- More people use PCs. Thus, PCs have a larger support community behind them.
- The majority of businesses use PCs.
- PCs are better for gaming.
- PCs have more compatible accessories than Macs.
- PCs are more upgradable.
- PCs are open source.
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Re: IT/Tech Support
Anyone ever download and use the free SKYPE? All comments/advice welcome. I have Windows Vista. We want to try and Skype my niece in Indiana today.
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Re: IT/Tech Support
kman wrote:Anyone ever download and use the free SKYPE? All comments/advice welcome. I have Windows Vista. We want to try and Skype my niece in Indiana today.
A friend of mine used it to keep in contact with her son while he was overseas in the military. She liked it and said it was easy to use.
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A friend just got a 15" MacBook Pro from the Apple Store online that had been reconditioned for $1300. Brand new it would have cost over $1800
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