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| Computer Technology/Apps/Programs Thread; Tech and computer chat here! | |
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| TrentonFella | Sep 1 2009, 10:31 PM Post #61 |
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I'd like to help but I've never been into the whole burning DVD's thing. I could research it some if you want though. |
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| TrentonFella | Sep 1 2009, 10:33 PM Post #62 |
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exactly why I wait 6 months to a year before switching to a new OS, gives them time work the bugs out...well most of the bugs...ok some of the bugs 
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| packmule | Sep 2 2009, 07:00 PM Post #63 |
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YouTube is interested in providing online video rentals(as streaming videos). Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10337004-93.html?tag=newsLatestHeadlinesArea.0 Internet Explorer is still the dominant browser on the block...but other browsers like Mozilla's "Firefox" and Google's "Chrome" are making some gains: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10333403-264.html?tag=mncol |
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| gvamp | Sep 17 2009, 03:31 AM Post #64 |
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Just ordered my new laptop, a custom built HP with the following specs HP HDX16t Premium Series customizable Notebook PC * • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) * • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) * • FREE Upgrade to 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) from 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) * • FREE Upgrade to 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection * • 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT * • FREE Upgrade to 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p) * • Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer * • Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid) * • Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card * • No TV Tuner w/remote control * • HP Color Matching Keyboard * • 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery * • No Productivity Software * • HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope The best part was that it was only $849, normally $1249 |
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| TrentonFella | Sep 17 2009, 10:40 PM Post #65 |
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Not a bad deal at all especially for the price. HPs aren't bad at all, I was going to get one myself but then went with an ASUS gaming laptop. |
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| packmule | Sep 25 2009, 05:42 PM Post #66 |
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A 75 year old Microsoft researcher has been "downloading" his brain, in a manner of speaking, into a computer and converting the data into an "e-memory". Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/25/total.recall.microsoft.bell/index.html?eref=ib_topstories
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| packmule | Oct 12 2009, 04:51 AM Post #67 |
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Microsoft will be issuing its largest number of security updates ever on Tuesday, October 13. To see what these updates cover click the link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/173440/brace_yourself_microsoft_readies_record_setting_patch_tuesday.html?tk=rss_news |
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| TrentonFella | Oct 13 2009, 10:56 PM Post #68 |
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Microsoft always has "critical" security updates...guess I have to do a manual update since Vista hasn't done anything yet. |
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| gvamp | Oct 15 2009, 03:08 AM Post #69 |
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Any one plan on picking up Windows 7? I'm getting it for free for my laptop and then my brother in law is getting it for free because our school offers a program if you're in a computer degree where we get software for free or at a major discount. Sadly I don't qualify right now as I don't have any PC courses but hopefully I can get into it some day. I'd love to get the latest version of office and a free copy of Windows 7 for my desktop. |
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| packmule | Oct 21 2009, 09:59 PM Post #70 |
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If you're a fan of the Mozilla "Firefox" web browser, as I am, you'll want to click the link to see some features that will be available in future Firefox browsers, like 3.6, 3.7 and even 4.0: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10378604-264.html?tag=mncol;posts The "beta" version of Firefox 3.6 will be released either next week or the week after. |
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| gvamp | Nov 20 2009, 11:57 PM Post #71 |
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Just upgraded my laptop to Windows 7 (for free mind you) and I must say I'm pretty impressed with the new OS. Seems a lot smoother than Vista, also runs a lot better than Vista too. MS did an excellent job with Windows 7, it's the best of Windows XP and Vista into one nice OS. Sadly I haven't gotten to mess around with games on it since well I don't have any games on my laptop. Maybe I'll install my copy of Crysis once I get it back from my buddy and see how it runs on the laptop. In theory it should run better since well my laptop does have a better GPU in it than my desktop but then again my laptop does have a higher screen resolution than my desktop. All in all if you're interested in Windows 7 then defeintly pick it up since you won't regret it. |
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