Recent content by Luminary

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    Laptop stuck in airplane mode

    This is typically a problem with the wireless switch. On all modern laptops there is a physical switch somewhere on the outside of the case that turns the wifi module on and off. The first thing I recommend is looking for that switch and making sure it is turned to the 'on' position.
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    Best backup solution for non OS SSD

    "and since free version doesn't support incremental images is differential images larger?" It well depend on how many files you actually change per given backup. Differential backups TEND to be smaller because as the name suggests they only backup files and folders that have an updated...
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    Best backup solution for non OS SSD

    You need Crashplan. It's a fantastic software and the free version allows for local backups to other installed drives. You can set everything from what folders you want backed up, to entire drives. If you can afford 5$ a month you could also get their unlimited indivdual plan and backup your...
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    Photoshop CS6 pixelated fonts on 4k monitor

    Creative Cloud is...both. You still download the application locally, but it DOES authenticate to the Adobe Creative Cloud so you'll need an internet connection.
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    Photoshop CS6 pixelated fonts on 4k monitor

    No problem, hope you're able to get it working with your new display.
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    Photoshop CS6 pixelated fonts on 4k monitor

    My apologies. That feature seems to only be available in the CC versions. The only other fixes I've been able to find reference having to change the Windows Registry files...which is a pretty drastic step. If you want to give that a go you can, but if you can live with slightly pixelated icons...
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    Photoshop CS6 pixelated fonts on 4k monitor

    Have you tried this: Preferences > Experimental features > Scale UI 200% for High-Density Displays
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    Laptop repair puzzler

    Hello Sage, The only thing that comes to mind from my side is the apparent correlation between the odd behaviour and the charger. Next repairs I'd try would be to replace both the battery and entire charger cable for the laptop (if you can even find them) and see if that seems to help. The...
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    Buying used lap from amazon

    I've not heard of them but they have very good ratings on Amazon (almost 700 reviews, with 98% positive). It's not easy to fake that many good reviews as an Amazon seller, so I wouldn't worry. I'd happily buy a product from them.
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    Want To Encrypt Hard Drive Partition

    Check out Veracrypt, should be just what you need and based off of Truecrypt: https://veracrypt.codeplex.com/
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    A game downloaded from steam had a virus for the .exe file, is this a false positive?

    Very likely a false positive. Steam almost never is responsible for virus distribution. If you got the game though the client and haven't added on any thrid party software you should be fine. You can double check the steam community forums for that specific title to see if anyone else is...
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    I need help with new anti-virus

    NO, don't rely on Microsoft Security Essentials. SR-71 Blackbird keeps a fantastic list of current free anti-virus programs here: http://www.tomsguide.com/forum/id-2646010/free-antivirus-free-internet-security-free-antispyware-solutions.html Bitdefender and Avast are two of the best free...
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    Which Laptop Is Better?

    Hello celtic_warrior99, This is the one I recommend: Lenovo Ideapad 100S 11.6" Laptop https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-ideapad-100s-11-6-laptop/720866/ - Stronger CPU with 2 more cores, so it will be more responsive. - The price is lower because it has a...
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    If you install an antivirus on one HDD/SSD, does it protect other HDDs/SSDs too?

    Yes, any anti-virus/ anti-malware with active protection will secure all attached drives from malicious executables.
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    Is the Sony STRDH550 compatible with HDCP 2.2?

    Wow, conflicting data for sure. Since it is Sony reps saying it has 2.2 support though I'm inclined to believe them.