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    Solved! I have a Dell Inspiron 15 model #3542 that is still in the box & has never been used. My parents bought it for me last year &

    The only current info I can find on this is for India. I saw price points from $150 used to just at $300 new, and it doesn't appear to be a particularly well received model. I would think that asking something a bit over that $150 mark would be appropriate since it is "used" and out of...
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    Best Cheap 4K TVs (Under $500), Ranked from Best to Worst

    Unless Insignia has done something drastic with their build quality I cannot stress enough to stay away from them/ Random power off, sometimes several times a day, sometimes not for weeks. Random black band at top of screen. Random lock ups requiring you climb behind the TV and unplug from the...
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    Solved! I want an antivirus which is free and powerful and doesn't use more RAM because my computer has only 2gb ram.

    ^ Wow, lol....as a moderator I have to ask what affiliation you have or that the site has with Bitdefender? The wording of your post is such that normally I would hit the report spam button. Sounds very shill like.
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    Solved! HELP! email account was hacked last night. I get this error message

    when you press the button it's going to default it back to it's stock out of box settings for user name, password, and IP address. You could possibly lose internet for a moment. In some cases the router will come with an install program that runs through a wizard to help you set back up. In some...
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    Solved! HELP! email account was hacked last night. I get this error message

    So, first thing would be to use a different device, like your phone on mobile data to check the model number of your router for deets on what the default settings will be when you reset it. This is generally done with a small button on the router somewhere that will default it back to it's stock...
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    Solved! get tv to play without original remote

    You could look into universal replacement remotes, or buying a used/replacement remote online. In some cases you can use a receiver or cable box programmable remote, but the options are generally limited as compared to the stock device.
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    Solved! Can we connect 5watts speaker with 30 watts Amplfier

    In honesty it is far more common to "blow" a speaker with less than rated wattage, due to distortion. It could be possible to overheat and melt the coil or other components of the speaker if they exist.
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    Dell Studio 1558 Upgrades?

    In a quick search I saw one of these on Ebay, used for $60.
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    Solved! Looking to get a bit more bang for my buck out of some speakers.

    There is nothing to really be done about the sound those speakers are going to produce. They are lower end and old. I would also point out that Pyle amps are known to be over rated on power output, so it's probably not really putting out 60W anyway. I would recommend putting a few dimes...
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    Solved! Possible Adware; Opening Tabs

    You have a virus. Often if you install an AV solution after being infected it won't see it. If you didn't keep your AV up to date it may not have been in it's "list". If you search (on another device) there may be a method for removal. You could try an online scan from a reputable vendor...
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    Solved! Need HELP Please wrong cpu and graphic errors

    Wow, the HP site isn't exactly brimming with details on that model, is it? I was trying to find the motherboard and supported CPU models but wasn't able to even find stock system specs. HP to the rescue….not.
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    Confirmation that my LCD TV is done for and I'm better off buying a new one then trying to fix it

    Looks like something struck lower left of screen. I cannot imagine wanting to even try taking that apart to fix even assuming you could find the replacement panel. Done.
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    Can I play PC DVD games on laptop?

    Look at the minimum and recommended specs for the game and see if you fall inside them.
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    Netflix Jacks Price to $13 Per Month: Here’s Why

    Hmm, I guess I should be expecting to see the email about this soon. Between it and Amazon Prime I find them to be a worthwhile experience, especially for viewing "4K" via my smart TV (Netflix). Where I agree that the selection is not always tops, it's better than dealing with commercials.