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I've seen latest specs of **Google Nexus 6**, it's specs are *quite* good, given it's better than my laptop (that's why I'm changing my laptop soon). Like about a year ago, there was this scandal of NSA collecting data from Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo and Google. Well, the "mobile" Nexus is …

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This may be a very stupid question and everything I know about computers says it probably won't work but I feel the need to ask anyways as I am very far from knowing everything. Can I setup my laptop (an old-ish Gateway) to draw additional RAM from my custom desktop …

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When trying to start my Acer Aspire 1 netbook, I get the following: PXE-E61: media test failure, check cable PXE-MOF: exiting broadcom PXE ROM. No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key. 1. I am restarting this thread, there was an older one on same issue, but …

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I am problem with my pc.So,help me from get out this problem.My problem is I buy a new prossesor But I can't run in my computer with my old motherboard.Can you tell me what motherboard i need.My prossesor is:Intel (M) (C)'06 E5300,PENTIUM(R) DUAL-CORE,SLB9U MALAY,2.60GHz/2M/800/06,Q914A9 19 (e4).So Tell me as soon …

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I was given a tablet from a brand that apparently disappeared (Meeb[]x) and it's missing the keyboard. I want to get a keyboard that can connect physically opposed to wireless. Are windows tablet's keyboard connectors standard?

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A friend of mine said this would be the place to get some answers that there was a bunch of smart people at this site. I can usually dig till I figure things out but this time it’s a no go. I bought a Toshiba satellite P105-S6177 with no hard …

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I'm wondering how impossible it can be to connect a touch panel (with USB controller) to a PC for it to send X,Y coordinates when an event happens (the panel is touched). After searching the web for an entire day I couldn't find more then pieces of information that don't …

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After replacing my fried power supply due to a massive power fluctuation I've been having problems with my Windows 7 PC. Here is a brief list of the problems I'm facing: 1. Only one of the two VGA monitor outs ports are working 2. 50% of the time Windows7 freezes …

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Hello Community, I'm planning on buying a new computer monitor soon but I'm not sure which one I should buy. These are the two I'm trying to decide between [LG 27MP75HM](http://www.lg.com/au/it-monitors/lg-27MP75HM) or [LG 29UM65](http://www.lg.com/au/it-monitors/lg-29UM65) thing is the 27MP75HM will be good because I can fit more code on the screen …

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An increasing number of my acquaintances seem to be in the habit of buying cheap Android smartphones when in China on business and, increasingly, from online auction sites. More often than not these will be clones of flagship models but without the flagship price tag; however, cheap is not always …

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Hello guys, I wonder if you can help me at all. I have received a battery charger pack (6000mAh) for mobile phones, tablets and cameras, here is a screenshot of it ![2bf1d890310c83236eb46f24619d9e6c](/attachments/large/2/2bf1d890310c83236eb46f24619d9e6c.jpg "2bf1d890310c83236eb46f24619d9e6c") It has several connectors and can charge differend brands like apple android etc. OK, so I have …

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I am getting confused about the tablet that i am going to buy,please reply, WHICH IS BETTER SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1 OR IPAD 5

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I keep waiting for tablets and phones to merge. Perhaps I'm hoping for too much. But, with the CES in Las Vegas this week a few potentials seem to be attempting to make this leap. A 6.8" smartphone might be a near solution. Are others waiting for the tablet and …

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I press the power button, system starts to load - then stops within seconds. Sometimes PC gets as far as start up screen, so I try to get into Safe Mode but - PC switches off. Any help appreciated. It's a Dell, reliable up to now although six years old. …

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Group, My wife's Dell Inspiron had such severe touchpad movement issues we were at the point of scraping it as unuseable. The cursor arrow would randomly stick, jerk instead of moving smoothly or fly across the screen. I tried re-installing the touchpad driver - to no avail. Then I came …

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Hi, I Have Hp Pavilion Dv6-3190ee my problem is in the next day when i try to turn it on my laptop a get power button and wireless led flashing for 3 or 4 times and then it will boot normally like nothing happen... and when i shutdown the laptop …

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Please correspond at this question. Do you have led monitors and why?

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Hello! To buy a new desktop computer can any one suggest me the modern computer hardware configurations, and what would you prefer and why?

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at power up front without pressing any key exits the BIOS setup, you must do

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Hi, I have here an Acer Aspire 3000 (Windows XP SP3) which freezes on the login screen, the cursor keeps flashing but all input sources (keyboard/mouse/touchpad) become disabled. Weird enough, the battery seems to be the culprit. When the battery is detached from the machine (thus only the mains), it …

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I have a motherboard that supports dual channel DDR2 667Mhz slots with support for up to 4GB. Will I have to put in 2 sticks with each running at about 667Mhz or will I have to have 2 sticks with each running at about 333Mhz to add up to that …

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hey i want to know if i can replace a 2ghz macbook pro damaged motherboard with a 2.2ghz one ?

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Hi im new Here: I was wondering are these specs are good. My friend Shane is building this for me. Specs: CoolerMaster K350 Gamer USB 3.0 12 universal usb ports 800w PSU casecom (Red Fan) 8 core AMD Sata 2.0 2x 1TB HDD 250GB Samsung Evo Dont Know what the …

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I want to know the different way to check wether CPU,Ram and Motherboard is working or not without any special instruments

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Hi guys, Have my Toshiba just over a year now (so of course it's JUST out of warranty), and now when i power up, I have no screen. Hard drive is present and accessible (removed and accessed to see if was corrupted, which it isn't) and when I connect it …

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Hi, I have Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch (Model No - GT-P5113) with Android 4.2.2, is it possible to upgrade to Kit Kat or higher? I tried Seetings > About device > Softward update > update but its showing 'The latest updates have already been installed'.

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Have the Proscan PLT8802G-20140314. Want to install apps to the 32GB SD Card. Manual poorly written and need guidance especially the currently installed. This is on the Android 4.2.2

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I am in a class doing a lab simulation. They are usually very straight forward. But this one, I am left hanging. So either I am really missing something or something went terribly awry. You can only go so wrong with a simulation, though. Set up a RAID 5 using …

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Can you copy and paste game files onto your external hard drive and would it still work when you copy and paste it.

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I have a compaq cq70 which will only boot into safe mode also, the screen is upside down. I have tried everything I know, but I am now absolutely lost as to what the problem could be. Any assistance would be gratefully appreciated.

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I have a gateway nv5378u that boots up, fan runs, but the screen stays black. I've tried all the tips of removing the battery and holding the power button....nothing. The LED screen was recently replaced. Can anyone help with this please??

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I got a Compaq desktop seems to be working except for the monitor keeps giving error message that says VGA no signal. please help but try to keep simple

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Any information will help for my Acer aspire 7736Z-4961! Thanks in advance

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Hi Everyone, i asked about maximuim internal size can my computer handle in this Topic : https://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/pc-hardware/threads/480225/the-maximuim-internal-size-can-my-computer-handle- the guys said it's 2tb/4tb . looks like when testing it in real Life , this pc can't handle more than 1TB i tested 2 HArd drive , each one 2 Tera Byte …

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Hi everybody, I have a sony vaio VGN-NW 130D and it turns off by itself, it does one of two things every time I move it even a slight little bit; - It completely turns off (no warning, no proper shut down) and the power to it goes, after about …

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My hard disk stopped showing any drives, I tried to install new window but that was not possible because not even a single drive is showing. Can any one help me in getting data in lost drives?

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Hey guys, I recenetly just bought a cheap laptop. It's a HP 1854 motherboard, I wanna use my Elpida 2gb 2rx8 pc3 10600s-9-10-f1 ram. Will this fry my motherboard?

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I tried to reset my IPad, now it will not turn-on at all????

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Are such boards have integrated Graphics NVidia GeForce 840M 2 GB DDR3 Chip or NVidia Card? Can it be changed with Intel Graphics as well?

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Hi there I'm new to this, so I hope I'm writing in the correct section. I've been looking for a cheap used laptop to run AutoCAD on, but I can't seem to like one for the price I just need a bit more about minimum specs like CPU, GPU, RAM …

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It is not easy to find an unit converter application which is the best. I am simply looking for an app (iPhone) where I can decide what units are shown to me, with or without internet connection, no ad, favorites, easy to use, clean user interface and free is better …

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I have a question, is the Intel Pentium E6600 compatible with the MS 7528 (MSI) motherboard?

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Hi, My Acer laptop LCD screen suddenly turned fuzzy/blurry and the colour has gone dodgy. This happens from startup(incl. on BIOS) and I have already checked for any loose cables inside but to no avail. Text appears unclear/fuzzy as well. I have attached a few screenshot taken from my phone. …

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Most of you probably have knowledge about the newly released Amazon Fire Phone. I was amazed by its some features especially the ***Dynamic Perspective***, ***Firefly Technology*** and the ***Mayday***. I was curious to know about how these features have been made. In other words, do the ***Dynamic Perspective*** feature is …

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