Recent content by egilbe

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    May Patch Tuesday Comes with Twist for Windows 8.1

    Too many people are getting borked computers upgrading from 8.0 to 8.1. They are losing two to three days productivity having to fix their computers. More and more reasons why Windows 8 was a disaster from start to finish. It will go down in annals as Microsoft's worst OS
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    Best PC Security Software

    I can't count the number of companies I've seen that were using Norton and got hit with the crypto-locker virus. I've seen grown men cry after realizing their company was going to be shut down while got rid of the virus and rolled back everything to before the virus struck. Education is better...
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    Are Windows 8.1's Security Improvements Worth the Upgrade?

    Windows 7 is build 6.1. Windows 8 is build 6.2. Windows 8 is a Beta of Windows 7 BS UI. Microsoft failed. I'm assuming Windows 8.2 will be a re-skinned Windows 8 without the crappy metro UI
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    Very slow laptop :(

    MSE is pretty good for a free antivirus and it doesn't slow down your computer like some of the others that you pay for (Looking at you McAfee) What else do you have running in the background? Open task manager and see what's using your system resources.
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    Netflix vs. Amazon Prime Instant Video: Face-Off

    I have both, Amazon at least gives me the option to purchase an episode I want to watch that is not on Netflix and I'm a student so I get a student Prime discount, plus shipping. There are benefits to having both services.
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    i lost my sony laptop

    look for it.
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    Xbox One Hands On: Multitasking Multimedia Machine

    I'm still underwhelmed by Xbone.
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    Watching netflix on my sony bravia KDL-50R550A I can't get the sound to my Harman/Kardon BDS-270 sound sytem??

    You will need another cable, either optical out or digital out to the receiver. http://science.opposingviews.com/set-up-home-theater-system-sony-bravia-14503.html
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    Watching netflix on my sony bravia KDL-50R550A I can't get the sound to my Harman/Kardon BDS-270 sound sytem??

    Is your harmon/kardon being used as a pass through or are you connecting directly to your TV?
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    i3 laptop vs i5 laptop

    No, I don't see why there is such a price difference either. Seems like quite a bit, to me.
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    i3 laptop vs i5 laptop

    2gigs of ram on both? You would see more of a performance increase by adding ram
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    600-700 gaming laptop $$$

    probably not available unless you up your budget some
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    Format w/ retail Windows 7

    I downloaded an OEM .iso of win7 when I reinstalled on my laptop. There were enough drivers included to get it up and running. I just used the CD key on the laptop and it was good to go. Yes, I had to call Microsoft to activate it. I've tried using retail versions for OEM installations and have...