Recent content by vigilante212

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    Dropbox Strikes Back: Adds Auto-Uploading, More Capacity

    One thing bad about drop box is shared folders It doesn't matter who puts the files in them, they consume everyone's limit that is shared with them.
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    How to find your internet security code

    If you are referring to a wireless router password, you can just reset the router to default with the reset button on it and the default password should be in the manual or on the manufacturers website.
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    Apple Sees No Threat in Kindle Fire, $200 Tablets

    skittleI work in retail. We had HUNDREDS of kindle fires fly off the shelf for the holiday season... and tons of ipads left over. If we hadnt run out of fire's we would have sold many many more... Same here except we don't carry iPads, Ive only ever had 3 people ever ask me about them.
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    Acer 5750g key came off

    If it came off its broken.
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    No backlight even after inverter swapped and LCD tested externally

    Do you have power savings mode turned on with the screen brightness turned way down?
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    Solved! Can I hook up an hp deskjet 970 cxi to a laptop

    If you have a serial port on your laptop, or if you get a serial adapter, I guess serial to USB not sure if they even make those. In all honesty, pay $60 and get a new printer.
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    Laptop for gaming and school

    Minecraft is a very resource intensive game. The laptop you buy will need to have a dedicated GPU for it to run properly.
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    Solved! Persistent overheating after applying new thermal paste

    also arctic silver has a break in period of like 200 hours. There are better compounds out now that have little to no break in time.
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    Did I get ripped off?

    Why would you buy a Laptop with only a 60GB HD to begin with?
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    Solved! How do i find the security key for my wireless router

    It should be in your user manual its usually admin or password1, but if not go here see if you can find your router http://www.pcwintech.com/default-router-modem-passwords
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    Solved! How long will webcam run while recording on video?

    Probably until your HD is full or if your software has a limit to its file size
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    Access hard disk without turning on the laptop???

    Pyree is right, but there is a different option instead of going for a hard disk enclosure just get a sata adapter that has a power supply cord. These act the same way as the case by just plugging into a usb. It will save you time too you just plug the 2 cords in plug the usb in and it should...
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    Solved! Acer laptop battery won't charge pass 80%

    Your battery is old that's the problem. You can recondition it and that might reset the value, but it won't be like new. To recondition it you need to let the battery drain completely and have the comp shut down on its own and then reboot the comp after the battery has a full charge again. At...
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    Laptop connects to router, but no internet access

    Either that or the antenna cables inside came loose. Most of these can be reattached, but you need to open up the laptop.