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Quote from: harry 48 on April 10, 2009, 12:16:59 PM

hi da8686 , you willl see quote below

Quote from: harry 48 on March 04, 2009, 04:20:29 PM
how do you know what the temperature is , i have only cleaned it twice in 4 years , harry

I just tried CoreTemp, and I hate to say, the readings were totally off mark by a whole TWENTY degrees.
While Everest, SpeedFan, and CPU RightMark read 22-23C, CoreTemp reads 43-44C!

Is it desktop?
What is the processor there (hold Windows logo key, hit Pause/Break key)?

The max temp for this particular processor is listed at 75C.
52C for idle desktop is rather high.
Did you clean inside, check on fans?

Which laptop looks, uses wise, better (I am stupid when it comes to them) https://www.target.com/p/hp-11-6-34-stream-laptop-with-windows-10-s-mode-32gb-storage-white-160-11-ak0035nr/-/A-79945035#lnk=sametab or https://www.target.com/p/hp-14-34-stream-touchscreen-laptop-with-windows-10-s-mode-64gb-storage-indigo-blue-14-fq0037nr/-/A-80339962#lnk=sametab just SEARCH web with it. I AM NOT GOING TO LOOK AT OTHERS OR GO WITH USED. JUST WANT ADVICE ON THESE TWOThis one of the 2, https://www.target.com/p/hp-14-34-stream-touchscreen-laptop-with-windows-10-s-mode-64gb-storage-indigo-blue-14-fq0037nr/-/A-80339962#lnk=sametab

32gb of storage is to hard to manage, you would need to do house keeping every week or so just to be able to keep it usable. So that rights off buying the  HP 11.6" Stream Laptop with Windows 10 S Mode.

Both run windows 10 in S mode see here about S mode limitations. 
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85#:~:text=Windows%2010%20in%20S%20mode%20is%20a%20version%20of%20Windows,10%20in%20S%20mode%20page.

I wouldn't WASTE my money on either of them.Not looking to storage anything so that is not a big deal to me
Don't let S mode deter you, a computer can be switched out of S mode (but then can't be switched back).  However, even 64GB of storage is pretty TIGHT, I personally wouldn't want less than 128GB of storage.

Between the 2 you posted, go with #2.  It has a bigger screen, FASTER processor and twice as much storage.  It costs $70 more but it's worth it.  #2 also has a touchscreen if that's of interest to you.I read the customer reviews on the 64GB one - told me all I needed to know, LEAVE well alone.

I'm looking for a 4TB External HDD. What brands or models are currently recommended? What subpar brands or models should I avoid and ignore? Seagate and WESTERN Digital seem to be the BIG brands but what's the difference? Thank you.I suggest a My Passport Ultra from WD

It's a standard format drive not SMR (Shingled MAGNETIC recording)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shingled_magnetic_recording
Powers down when not in use, parking the heads off the platers.
Western Digital designs the circuit board and Firmware  for USB operation. Other manufactures use standard 2.5" drives with a SATA to USB interface often using a drive which needs more current to start than the USB port can deliver.
Hi

SEEMS you have brought an SMR format drive, if it is the model with the black textured case make sure you don't rely on it as the only copy of your files. You shouldn't rely on 1 copy anyway.
I disagree about you comment that pen drives are not reliable. I have expensive pen drives which are 18 years old which are still working daily. Like most things you get the quality you PAY for.

Penalty...minus 5 points!

Math problems?

A new CCleaner release for Xmas. 

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Hide your USB drive in plain sight...

Story Here

I doubt anyone would grab this one....You would really need to hide it. Might get thrown in the trash.lol thats cool

Someone might be SUSPICIOUS though.Hehe nice! Great idea.wow that looks cool! if only they put the other end on it... it would be 4gb lolnext on the list of "Fake" type items:


A goldfish bowl that doubles as- you guessed it -  a surge protector.

a garbage bag that can be USED as a mouse.

an old newspaper that doubles as a bag of doritos.

a external hard drive that doubles as a toilet paper dispenser.

as printer/Fax/scanner that doubles as a 9V battery.

a 9V battery that can be worn as a pair of pants.

a bottle of iced tea that doubles as a pair of socks...


a three wheeled mouse that doubles as... you guessed it...

a three slice TOASTER! *gasp*



HMM, somehow I think my ideas are more outlandish and ill-conceived then an in-bred watermelon.
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a three wheeled mouse that doubles as... you guessed it...

a three slice TOASTER! *gasp*

Control the grain...

i want a 3 wheeled mouse that toasts bread!!!!!

Merry Christmas BC....
And a Happy New Year as well.

I use it, and I love it.

I'd like to call your attention to a really handy tool that mostly automates the backing-up and restoring of Mozilla Firefox and THUNDERBIRD profiles (Settings, history, saved E-mail, et cetera)

MozBackup

It is a stand alone PROGRAM and not an extension (Or "Add-on" as they refer to them nowadays..)

Usage is very easy, see the manual for pretty pictures and a very decent explanation without even having to read, really; Mozbackup manual

It creates .PCV files which are basically just .ZIP files so you can always DIG through your back-up and edit it manually. Or put it back manually if the program somehow fails.

Definitely a useful program, I've USED it myself before.
Very easy to use and RELIABLE too.

Anyone using this BRAND?  I need to set the contrast for Adobe Gamma but I can only find Brightness on the FUNCTION key.   You want to adjust your the contrast of your display?
You can only do this (if at all) by CHANGING your Video Card Settings.

What LAPTOP do you have? (model number)

Was wondering if anyone has tried this or something like it & what you thought about it.
The Pro version is free today at Giveawayoftheday.

http://www.download.com/Returnil-Virtual-System-Personal-Edition/3000-2144_4-10704691.html

Thanks.No thanks. I don't use software that is spammed on forums by members of "affililate seller programs".it's user interface is SURPRISINGLY SIMILAR to all the scan Anti-virus programs, too.http://www.sandboxie.com/

http://www.vmware.com/products/player/http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/virtualpc/default.mspx - freeIs that the end-user interface ? ?Happy New Year, my friend
How is redhead doing? Same to You...
Excellent !Helping you with posting here?? Basic ground rules...
I don't ASK to drive her SAAB...she doesn't ask to use my computer.     Thanks,  I think I'll give Sandboxie & Returnil a TRY & see which one works better for me.

Sorry if some considered my post "spamming",  a friend sent me the link for Returnil & I just
thought some more experienced people might have tried something like it.  If it's good, why
not get a free upgrade? Quote from: Szpixman on January 01, 2009, 12:56:51 AM

Sorry if some considered my post "spamming"

I know I have too many utilities, I just don't know which to remove in the interests of free memory; duplication; stability; other factors. These are on my HP Pavilion a1350n desktop as well as my Dell Inspiron E1505 -- both with IE7:

1. Spybot S&D
2. CCleaner
3. Fidler
4. PC Dr Windows
5. PC Pitstop Driver Alert
6. " " " Optimizer
7. " " " Erase
8. " " " PC Disk MD
9. TweakNow Reg Cleaner
10. Argente Reg Cleaner
11. Glary Utilities
12. AVG AntiVirus 8 Free
13. Karen Replicator
14. " " Protection from Adware
15. One Button CkUp
16. Advanced System Care Pro
17. Belarc Advisor
18. What's Running
19. Good Sync
20. Auslogics BootSpeed 4.2
21. Safely Remove Hardware
22. ALOT
23. SolarWinds
24. ClipBd (Ditto)
25..WinDirStat
26. Recuva
27. SpeedFan
28. Key Scrambler
29. GetRight
30. Privacy Guardian

Will welcome all comments!
You have a lot of cleaners and just CCleaner alone is enough.

Uninstall:

4. PC Dr Windows
5. PC Pitstop Driver Alert
6. " " " Optimizer
7. " " " Erase
8. " " " PC Disk MD
9. TweakNow Reg Cleaner
10. Argente Reg Cleaner
11. Glary Utilities
14. " " Protection from Adware
15. One Button CkUp
16. Advanced System Care Pro
19. Good Sync
20. Auslogics BootSpeed 4.2
22. ALOT
29. GetRight < If you don't use it
30. Privacy Guardian

Now run CCleaner and restart the computer.Thank you, for prompt reply, evilfantasy.

Assume your removal reference applies to CLEANERS, but there are so many interactions between various other utilities I'm unsure just which you mean (suggest using my numbers 1-30).

Reason I have several of them is experience has shown after CCleaner, others find more to clean -- everything from Windows itself to Window Washer (which was not on the list because I find it so valuable).

Do not believe you intend to have removed only anti-virus program, AVG, among other verieties of utilities, defrag, etc.Just the ones listed should be safe to remove. AVG was not on the list.

CCleaner and Window Washer should be fine. If you are talking about Registry cleaners finding more stuff then it really isn't needed. Any registry cleaner always has a slight danger to using it. Many people have used them and suddenly had a computer that wouldn't boot up. Besides the speed gained from cleaning a registry is so minimal that a human would most likely never notice the difference.

Runing CCleaner and Window Washer now and then is plenty. Then you might want to defrag the hard drive every other month or so.

Personally I would uninstall all of the programs listed below. It's up to you.

4. PC Dr Windows
5. PC Pitstop Driver Alert
6. " " " Optimizer
7. " " " Erase
8. " " " PC Disk MD
9. TweakNow Reg Cleaner
10. Argente Reg Cleaner
11. Glary Utilities
14. " " Protection from Adware
15. One Button CkUp
16. Advanced System Care Pro
19. Good Sync
20. Auslogics BootSpeed 4.2
22. ALOT
29. GetRight < If you don't use it
30. Privacy Guardian

All you need for security is an antivirus, firewall and I would also suggest using SpywareBlaster and WOT. They don't use much resources. The real security comes from being smart about what sites you visit and what you download. No program will protect you from everything.

WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and MalwareMany thanks indeed. That's just the advice I was looking for and I'll be guided accordingly.

My only hold-back relates to the PCPitstop programs (none free!); and possibly Advanced Windows Care Pro (also not free!).

Interesting that I used to have SpywareBlaster but removed it as redundant and needing more free Memory.

When removing per your valued opinion I'll reinstall it as well as WOT, with which I was totally unfamiliar.

Happy New Year!if my memory serves me right; I did some tests with the free PCpitstop program that used to be distributed.

it wasn't malicous, but it didn't do any good either. On a clean windows 2000 install, it somehow found hundreds of instances of adware/spyware/viruses, which would have made a little sense if the computer had ever been connected to the internet; and then it required the "full version" to do anything further.

Even if their paid version DOES work (and it might, but it cannot possibly remove something that doesn't exist) I don't trust it and place it in the same league as other scam Anti-virus programs, with the exception that this one might actually do something useful (probably not, IMO).


Overall, when searching for new tweaking utilities or cleaner programs, one has to be EXTREMELY careful what you use, or BUY, if the program is a paid program. many are distributed by unscrupulous vendors simply out for the cash; once they have the money and you've got the useless software program that couldn't remove a sticker, you'll find support is non-existent.


regarding your discovery that some registry cleaners can "clean more" then ccleaner... look at it this way- you could clean ALL the cruft from the registry by deleting the entire hive. Of course, there go all the necessary keys... basically, as EvilFantasy said, many of them are simply too aggressive in determining what to remove.Many thanks BC_Programmer.
You've given me pause re PCPitStop as I have had very different experiences with it for quite sometime.

In particular, their OPTIMIZER is used routinely at shut down and I believe it useful without being able to prove it.

Hopefully some otheres will add their comments pro-and-con.

just to clarify: most of what I said regarding "scamware" programs wasn't necessarily directed at PC pitstop; it was merely an observation regarding other programs that I've seen.

After a short search on google, I believe I was mistaken; it appears that PC pitstop is likely a legitimate program. Sorry for any confusion; I must have ENCOUNTERED malware that used it's name. This may also explain the confusion online and the different stories given on multiple locations.

I think it may be in the same league as programs such as "System Mechanic"; for me, System mechanic has many useful tools. However, I opted to keep it off my system because it insists on keeping a background process running, and I simply cannot stand to have more background programs then I need.




This is the trouble with many system management/cleaners optimizer tools; they insist on installing a background process. If you install many of the programs, chances are they will conflict, and at the very least waste processor time.

Glad to have your further comments.

Particularly as regards BACKGROUND PROCESS.
Obviously this is not apparent when checking msconfig startup list, and  various other places, possibly including What's Running.

I'd like to have exact path to use to determine if present at each program.
Thank you!

Cordially, they will be displayed in task manager(processes tab), if they are running; the only one I can remember is System Mechanic's "SMSystemAnalyzer" process;

for starters; how many processes do you have running? For comparison, I have 28.


Evilfantasy made a very good point:

Quote from: evilfantasy on December 28, 2008, 02:16:39 PM

All you need for security is an antivirus, firewall and I would also suggest using SpywareBlaster and WOT. They don't use much resources. The real security comes from being smart about what sites you visit and what you download. No program will protect you from everything.

Interesting that I used to have SpywareBlaster but removed it as redundant and needing more free Memory.

Anybody had any experience with this program? COMMENTS pro/con? http://phoenixlabs.org/pg2/  truenorthIt's good. I have been using it for 2 years. It is very useful. If you think you need it, you PROBABLY do! However, for fairly obvious reasons, I am not GOING to SAY why.
Dias,Thank you. Very best to you in 2009,truenorth

When you click on an IMAGE result on Google Images, this script allows you to directly go to the image INSTEAD of visiting the host PAGE first.

Very useful and saves time when on a SLOW connection.

http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/8927
Does it give you the option of visiting the host site?You can hold CTRL down whilst clicking the image. That will take you to the host site.

Note: Middle clicking will open the image directly in a NEW tab.

Very ACCURATE....Very cool..... 

GREASEMONKEY SCRIPT that adds additional filters to Google Image Search




http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/45825
  Very NICE

If you’ve decided to give WINDOWS 7 a whirl and have recently installed the open now closed beta, you’ll have NOTICED that upon installation you are notified of the fact that you’re lacking proper antivirus software.

This is nothing new and actually has been a “feature” of Windows ever since XP’s SP2 got released and the Security Center came to exist. It’s nothing new either to have a majority of antivirus suites to become incompatible with brand new operating systems - and Windows 7 is no exception, especially more so in its current beta form.



Upon a bit of investigation you probably made your way to the Windows 7 security provider page at Microsoft’s site and perhaps were let down by the fact that the three “officially” supported AVs are all paid software or that your preferred suite isn’t listed (AVG is listed but not the free version). So, we’ve decided to install and test a variety of the more popular options out there so you don’t have to.



We will start things off by confirming that the supported AVs on Microsoft’s page indeed work:


Read more: List of antivirus suites that presently work with Windows 7 Beta - TechSpot BlogAn exact copy and paste.... Quote from: kpac on February 23, 2009, 03:10:21 PM

An exact copy and paste....

http://www.crn.com/software/212900558
McAfee, which provides desktop security software that right now can't work with Microsoft's Windows 7 Beta, is working with its counterpart to fix any PROBLEMS and should be A-OK by the time the new operating system is officially on the market.

I own a PC which I love but I would really love to own a MAC.  I love how they SHOW the icons on the toolbar at the bottom just blow up and out at you with the mouseover!  Has anyone heard of a desktop application or program that could change your PC to look like a MAC?  I am not up on all the latest things so I thought I would ask all you experts cause if it's out there, you probably know about it.
THANKS much.  RobinI use both of these. One on the top of my desktop and one on bottom.

http://www.stardock.com/products/ObjectDock/
http://www.punksoftware.com/rocketdockyou are AMAZING!  thanks so much.

Quote from: evilfantasy on April 07, 2009, 07:48:32 PM

I use both of these. One on the top of my desktop and one on bottom.

http://www.stardock.com/products/ObjectDock/
http://www.punksoftware.com/rocketdock

This shouldn't have been asked in this section of the forums, but I suppose we can make this an exception.

Reminder to all: Questions should not be asked in the Reviews and Recommendations Section.

Bookmark sync plus a whole lot more with Xmarks.
 

• The evolution of Foxmarks
  We’re changing our name to better REFLECT our support for all major browsers and our new Web Discovery FEATURES. THINK of it as a two-letter shortening.
  
• Same great bookmark sync and backup
  Xmarks seamlessly syncs and backs up your bookmarks with all the same features you love from Foxmarks. Don’t WORRY, we’re hard at work making browser sync better, faster, and more comprehensive.
  
• Full compatibility with other Foxmarks versions
  Xmarks syncs perfectly with your existing Foxmarks account and Foxmarks add-ons for Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari.
  
• Thanks for your patience!
  You’ll notice that Foxmarks.com is still a separate site. In the COMING weeks we’ll be fully rebranding the Foxmarks site to Xmarks.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=24da89e9-b581-47b0-b45e-492dd6da2971#tm

The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.5 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows® Internet Explorer® in your environment.

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows 7; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 3
Miscellaneous Software Requirements: Microsoft® .NET Framework, version 2.0

It doesn't say, but you can try. It won't hurt.

It's all fun until the other person gets to the patent office, first!

a CD-ROM that doubles as a sawblade.

Version 8.00.6001.18702.RTW

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/default.aspx

They just had to add the .RTW to it. I'm not an MS basher but this seems like a silly little mind game.

(Release/Released To Web) A version of software that is ready to be sent, or has been sent, to a Web server for downloading by the public.

(Release/Released To Manufacturing) A version of software that is ready to send, or has been sent, to the CD/DVD manufacturer to press discs.

Why not just be clear and add Final? Quote from: evilfantasy on March 19, 2009, 11:32:07 AM

Why not just be clear and add Final?

Internet Explorer now supports DOWNLOAD of files whose size exceeds 4 gigabytes

Stay away....stay very far away.

Time to update your sandbox.

13 April 2009 Version 3.36 of Sandboxie is now available for download.

http://www.sandboxie.com/Wow!  I've never heard of sandboxie before!  This is sooo cool for us computer geeks with OCD!!!!It's saved me a few times when investigating sites that I knew might be infected. And allows me to download known malicious software without actually infecting myself.

Just remember nothing is BULLETPROOF. While I have not seen Sandboxie fail yet there is always a chance. Be careful and don't let anything out of the sandbox accidentally. How does sandboxie work/function? Quote

Sandboxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs and data in your computer.

When sanddboxed it is sort of like a separate secure browser. Anything running in it will not make any changes to the system files/registry or even touch your hard drive. You can also run software without actually installing it.

Basically it's a virtual environment.

How does sandboxie work/function?

Anything running in it will not make any changes to the system files/registry or even touch your hard drive

Benefits of the Isolated Sandbox

    * Secure Web Browsing: Running your Web browser under the protection of Sandboxie means that all malicious software downloaded by the browser is trapped in the sandbox and can be discarded trivially.

    * Enhanced Privacy: Browsing history, cookies, and cached temporary files collected while Web browsing stay in the sandbox and don't leak into Windows.

    * Secure E-mail: Viruses and other malicious software that might be hiding in your email can't break out of the sandbox and can't infect your real system.

    * Windows Stays Lean: Prevent wear-and-tear in Windows by installing software into an isolated sandbox.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-beta.html

Remember, it's only beta, so it's mainly for testing purposes.

Remember, it's only beta, so it's mainly for testing purposes.

Wow...from 3.0.10 to 3.5!

I click Bookmarks>Bookmark This Page, and "Page Bookmarked" pop-up opens correctly.
However, when I click on "Bookmarks" again to see drop-down LIST of my bookmarks, "Page Bookmarked" opens again, instead.
I have to click on some other menu, like "HISTORY", and slide my mouse over "Bookmarks" menu to open list of my bookmarks.

Horrible. I acquired two of them from a Panasonic rep. They are both brand new in the box. Model GCMBVAM. They appear pretty nice. I sold one. Double boxed it and sent it to the buyer in Ohio with $1500 WORTH of insurance. He said it arrived with a very minimum of handling marks on the outside box and the computer was fine. The inside box is the manufacturer's own shipping box and is well designed for handling. After he took it out and plugged it in for 5 hours it became apparent that it would not turn on. He contacted Panasonic and they thought they knew what was wrong but will not honor the 3 year warranty even though they AGREE it is brand new and he is the first person to attempt to use it. Further, they are estimating the repair to exceed the value of the computer. The board that needs to be replaced is over $1500. This plus shipping and labor approaches $2000. The tech person I spoke with is named Scott and he is very unhelpful. Even more aggravating is this is a known issue at Panasonic. He (tech guy Scott) said that this happens occasionally and they see several of their computers will fail when first taking them out of the box. TOUGHBOOK??? It is my intent to GET this story out to as many folks as possible. I have not gone to Scott's supervisor but I will give that a try but needed a day to think it over. At this time I am having the computer returned to me.
Wow...that sucks.

Hey everyone first review.

I got TuneUp Utilites 2009 after hearing about from a friends.
 
 Well I downloaded the trial version and used it until expired and I have to say it is amazing!

http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/

For 30$ I got so much out of it.

Here's what it included

It's a great tool for speeding up your PC.
IMHO, any tool, which includes monkeying with the registry is dangerous. Quote from: Broni on April 11, 2009, 06:38:10 PM

IMHO, any tool, which includes monkeying with the registry is dangerous.

The answer is pretty simple. Unless you're troubleshooting some problem, there is absolutely no business to touch the registry.
No gains earned, but one wrong move, and  a lot of pain is likely to happen.

Then, I can assure you, all other features are available for free, not for $30.
You can try to name one feature, and I'll show you a free tool, which will do very same thing.

The answer is pretty simple. Unless you're troubleshooting some problem, there is absolutely no business to touch the registry.
No gains earned, but one wrong move, and  a lot of pain is likely to happen.

Then, I can assure you, all other features are available for free, not for $30.
You can try to name one feature, and I'll show you a free tool, which will do very same thing.

There is one good thing that came from deleting things from my registry: NeverShowExt...

Search NeverShowExt and find out why you should remove it too...

That's scary

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MenuOrder\Start Menu2\Programs\SpywareBlaster]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\MUICache]
"C:\\Program Files\\SpywareBlaster\\unins001.exe"="Setup/Uninstall"

Did you move to China?

With a little help from RalphSpencer, I have created a small application in C++ that will turn off your computer's monitor.

To wake it up, simply move your mouse or press a key on your keyboard.

C++ Source Code:
Code: [Select]#include <windows.h>
int main(void)
{
 SendMessage(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_SYSCOMMAND, SC_MONITORPOWER, (LPARAM) 2);
 return 0;
  }
I made this so that I can save power on my laptop when not using it at school.
Hopefully this will benefit others.

I haven't experienced any bugs with it, but if any of you notice something strange, please let me know.


Application is attached to this post, but here is a mirror:
http://www.fileupyours.com/files/191176/Monitor%20Off.zip

[ATTACHMENT deleted by admin]We will not be your beta testers!  We defy you!!   

That's pretty COOL, actually.Lol. I don't consider it a beta. It's too SIMPLE to be a beta.

THANKS. Alpha ? ?And Gamma.

Three types of Radiation.

And besides that diversion, I wouldn't upload anything here unless it was finished and doing what it was supposed to. Installation instructions?1.copy somewhere.

2.run it.

 

if you call PostMessage instead it won't hang if one of the running programs is hung as well- either that or SendMessageTimeout. See- always room for improvement.

Name and address, please, just incase it messes up my laptop..... what's it going to do?

it broadcasts a message the computer sends anyway when it shuts the monitor off... Quote

it broadcasts a message the computer sends anyway when it shuts the monitor off...

I'd post a VB version but it would be longer and really just an attempt to draw attention to myself.

no, that was in response to kpac, although I guess the means he was joking.

As in, how could it mess up a computer...



I'd post a VB version but it would be longer and really just an attempt to draw attention to myself.

Hawkscope consumes around 2MB and is compatible with almost every Windows OS (Operating Systems) ranging from Windows 3.x, Windows 98, 2000, XP and Server 2008. Only one prerequisite, it requires Java Runtime Environment 5 for it to work correctly.

umm...

wouldn't JRE preclude running on Windows 3.1?


Also, this is similar to the popup menu one can get by right-clicking the taskbar, and selecting new, Toolbar, and selecting a root. (my computer, for example).

The text is a PITA but the chevron shows a menu similar to the one shown by this util.

What's NEW in Revo Uninstaller version 1.83:

->Improved listing of the installed programs
->Improved support of multiple monitors
->Improved accuracy of the scanning for Registry LEFTOVER items after UNINSTALL
->Improved “Exclude” list of the Junk Files CLEANER
->FIXED minor bugs
->Added new languages

http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

Budget: $300-$600
Purpose: Enhancing the listening experience with my laptop in my basement. I am willing to spend more if it isn't too difficult or expensive to switch usage between my laptop and TV.

These will be my first speakers, unfortunately purchased online. I want a better experience listening to music and/or the TV because I'm tired of listening to my subpar laptop and TV speakers. The main goal is to improve the sound of my laptop, but I've read that there are methods to connect speakers to a TV as well. Again, if this is not too difficult or expensive, I am willing to spend more. I do not have a preference between wired/wireless, or between BOOKSHELF /floorstanding speakers, or active/passive as long as the ENTIRE purchase fits within the budget. Should I look for an amplifier first and speakers that go with it, or pick out speakers first and look for an amplifier that goes well with them? What speakers and amplifier are recommended in a $600 budget? Are there any brands or products I should avoid? Thanks.I have received many suggestions from others and am attempting to investigate them all. The more I learn, the more confusing and difficult the decision becomes. I have also received reccomendations for a Bluetooth soundbar. Unfortunately, due to the bizarre, idiotic design of my TV stand I am limited to a soundbar smaller than 32". For better or worse I'm open-minded and so I'm interested not only in soundbars but also bookshelf speakers and tower speakers, with or without a SUBWOOFER. To make matters worse, I don't know anything about choosing an amplifier for speakers, which is why I'm partial to powered speakers. Of course, because the subwoofer can be added later I am willing to go without ONE for now if I find a particularly encouraging set-up.

SWAN 300
https://www.amazon.com/Swan-Speakers-Powered-Bookshelf-Warranty/dp/B07C1TVLDX

Creative T4 Wireless
https://us.creative.com/p/speakers/creative-t4-wireless

JBL Professional Studio Monitor
https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Professional-Next-Generation-Powered-305PMKII/dp/B077NHM2K6?th=1

Adam T5V
https://www.amazon.com/ADAM-Audio-Two-Way-Nearfield-Monitor/dp/B07B6JXBZH

Klipsch The Fives
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Powered-Speaker-System-HDMI-ARC/dp/B08KYNYJ8D/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=klipsch+the+fives&qid=1622658648&sr=8-3

Klipsch The Sixes
https://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Sixes-Powered-Monitor-Walnut/dp/B01MZYT1RF/ref=sr_1_5?crid=SR5HA7ZXPKFY&dchild=1&keywords=klipsch+the+fives&qid=1622658716&refinements=p_36%3A30000-60000&rnid=386442011&sprefix=Klipsch+%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-5

(Unfortunately I've gotten different recommendations from most, however I've also had more recommendations for the Klipsch Fives and Sixes than any other products)

VIZIO SB2920-C6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SMBFZNG?tag=rollingston07-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US

Bose TV Speaker
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KRPCQJ?tag=rollingston07-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US

Sonos Beam
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4734HR?tag=rollingston07-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_US

I should have mentioned EARLIER, the primary usage will be listening to music with my laptop. The ability to use the speakers with my LG OLED 65B7A is a welcome bonus, but not a deal-breaker. In other words, if I can't use the speakers with my TV, it's not a problem. Of course, if there's an adapter to use the speakers with my TV, that is also a welcome idea.

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Can't you just go to the command prompt, use the tree command, then right click, mark, highlight what you need, press enter, and paste into notepad?

Can't you just go to the command prompt, use the tree command, then right click, mark, highlight what you need, press enter, and paste into notepad?

Apologies?....LOL
I like Karen's directory Printer.

I caught you. In email notification, beside "Yeah", I saw Code: [Select]:twisted:Not nice, not nice.....LOL

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Kana Reminder allows you to SET alarms or RUN programs at a specified time.

I like SCREENSHOTS. Less words.Lazy bas****....LOLI MIGHT get grease monkey todayBeautiful tool, if you WANT to PLAY with the browser.Yeah.

This program is a front end to the Shadow Copy feature that is enabled in all Vista versions but only 'accessible' in the Business, Enterprise and Ultimate versions.

Shadow Explorer will allow access to the FILES that are backed up with each System Restore point to Home and Basic users.

Pretty new but seems to work WELL already. Painless backup for Vista users!

As far as I know, only works with Vista.

http://www.shadowexplorer.com/So Vista KEEPS your files if you delete them? Intriguing. Quote from: Carbon Dioxide on July 20, 2008, 10:12:11 PM

So Vista keeps your files if you delete them? Intriguing.

This is pretty cool add-on...

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1385

Just LIKE your VCR - for Firefox. It records what you do, stores it, and plays it back on demand.
This records the user action on the page, form fills, etc, and can save the recording to a file, replay it back for you on demand.

Combined with translators, which can convert this recording to automated command line test tools, you can generate HTTPUnit, PHP-SimpleTest scripts.

Like a screen RECORDER?Kind of, but in text version. Look at the screenshot.
Let say, you want to give someone some instructions.
Instead of saying, go here, click on this, SWITCH to that web page, type in something in a box, click OK, etc., etc., you just click "Record" button, and start DOING those things yourself. When you're done, click "Stop" button, and the add-on will display, in text, step-by-step, what you were doing.
Try it, and you'll see for yourself.
Fun.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Firefox 3 only!!!!!!!!!!

Recently, a significant threat to DNS, the system that translates names you can remember (such as www.doxpara.com) to numbers the INTERNET can route (66.240.226.139) was discovered, that would allow malicious people to impersonate almost any website on the Internet. Software companies across the industry have quietly collaborated to simultaneously release fixes for all affected name servers.

Check your computer here: http://www.doxpara.com/


My results:

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Your name server, at ***, appears to be safe

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This editor and complier let you build your own programs, Just BASIC supports RS-232 communication, bmp animation and bmp graphics, textboxes, texteditors, file menus, BUTTONS, joystick, keyboard, and mouse support, and much more, and its easy for beginning PROGRAMMERS to learn basic. I have made many programs using just basic and it has HELPED me learn how to code in VB, and no this isnt an advertisment, but it is a recommendation for beginning programmersSeriously you guys should try this.  Thx for the link - I am downloading that and hope to play with it.

Despite being a pretty old fella I went back to university in 1992 (age 47!!!) - and used Basic for some of my ENGINEERING presentations.  For certain mechanics oriented stuff it did a good job even tho running in DOS - and just maybe I can remember some of it!  Even before that it was something fun to play with far back as I remember.

I do remember too that making good use of ''go subs'' enabled me to do some light coding for some quite complex recursive routines - particularly with graphics. QUOTE from: ChrisXPPro on July 16, 2008, 08:24:29 PM

Despite being a pretty old fella I went back to university in 1992 (age 47!!!)