Recent content by sir_k

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    Solved! Which SSD for my Acer Nitro 5 Ryzen 5 Laptop (Nitro AN515-42)?

    1.) I'm not sure what you mean... if you need an additional drive, just get an external drive; you can replace the HDD with an SSD, but it would probably void the warranty. 2.) I don't think there is a maximum; the drive just needs to have the appropriate connection. 3.) Yes, you can install...
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    colored shapes randomly showing up

    Hmm... if you could upload an example image, it would be easier to help you. My first thought was that you could be experiencing lens flaring, but that would not be affected by the age of the camera. If you are not familiar with lens flares, maybe look up some examples to compare with what you...
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    Solved! Canon EF mount a smart buy?

    Go ahead and purchase your lens! Does anyone have any predictions? Don't worry about DSLR's going away. Yes, mirrorless cameras will eventually replace the majority of DSLR's (especially in the next generation of photographers), because they are better than DSLR's in so many ways. However...
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    Solved! upgrade or replace?

    Actually, I would look at getting a Chromebook! A brand new Chromebook would cost less than your RAM/SSD upgrade, and would be the perfect device if you can work entirely through a browser and/or Google apps. Chromebooks are extremely fast, super secure, easy to use, sync perfectly with your...
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    Solved! upgrade or replace?

    Yeah, I won't bother with trying to upgrade your current device. If it is not powerful enough for you, it is probably time to get a whole new computer. However, even newer machines can slow down when you have that many tabs open, especially if you are using Google Chrome. Maybe your current...
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    Solved! Entry level Camera

    I personally would go with Canon, but that's only my personal preference; as USAFRet said, they are all great options! Lenses for the Canon are in great quantity, easy to find, and relatively cheap, as is the M50 itself (I can't speak about the other brands, though). The M50 is a great camera...
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    Solved! Laptop recommendation for programming?

    I don't think you will notice much of a difference between the processors; they are both 8th gen U series, which are plenty powerful for most casual users. Yes, the integrated graphics will be "sufficient" for photoshop, since it is not extremely graphics intensive (it could easily bottleneck at...
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    Deciding between these 2

    Between these two, I would definitely go with the Lenovo Legion; the only thing it lacks compared to the HP Omen is an 8th gen processor (which supposedly give 30% better performance than the 7th gen), but since it is coupled with only an HDD, it won't be anywhere near as fast as the Lenovo...
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    Solved! Which prime lens to purchase?

    I also have a 77D, great camera! I have a Canon 50mm f1.8 STM and would actually recommend it over the 50mm f1.4. It is a lot cheaper, just as sharp, and has much better auto-focus. I am not familiar with the Tamron 35mm f1.8, but I know that if you want a 35mm, you can get the older Sigma 35mm...
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    Can I safely switch boot mode from legacy to UEFI?

    There is a way to change your boot mode from legacy without losing any files or reinstalling Windows (but I would probably back everything up just in case!). I successfully did it without any data loss. First you have to update to Windows 10, though, I don't know if that will be possible for...