Computer Hardware and Best Computer Parts

• Full Red Screen (Not RSoD) (Mike-Techno-Thug posted this at 05:52 PM)
  So I built my first computer for main use as a gaming PC. I have had it built for about 2 or 3 weeks now and it runs great! Only problem is once a few days after the build and just today I have ha
• New HDD for MAC (snypercore posted this at 05:46 PM)
  Hi, Ive pretty recently bought a MacbookPro and I'm about to buy a SSD for it as theres a very cheap deal on one at the moment. Only problem is being an ex windows geek, changing the HDD is pretty st
• hard drive question (Mike-Techno-Thug posted this at 03:53 PM)
  Mrs. Joe C's computer needed a new card reader, I replaced it with out any issue but a day or so after that the pc started getting this vibration noise and was only getting worse. I checked each fan a
• Memory error on startup (Mike-Techno-Thug posted this at 02:26 PM)
  luke127;1979118]Hope it does lol cause I got nothing left in my brain that could get anywhere near solving this. *sigh* Will research about the issue and come back later [b]Your computer has memory
• SSD Only For OS (KSoD posted this at 01:22 PM)
  I just recently built a new PC which ive chosen to go with an SSD as my primary drive for my OS, and a TB drive for everything else. but thats where i run into my problem. as using the SSD for my "C"
• Macbook is running over 74 C idle, this normal for Macs or can it be fixed? (Puddle Jumper posted this at 01:15 PM)
  Hey there. Right now I am installing Diablo 3 on my gf's Macbook to try it out because I know it will work on it. However, I just discovered that the Sandy Bridge Core i5 CPU runs at around 74-85 C in
• New Build - CPU Cooler suggestions (Roark posted this at 12:59 PM)
  K so after not ordering my new build forever. Finally going to do it this morning. Not sure what CPU cooler to go with so any suggestions are welcome. MB - 134.99 : ASRock Z77 Extreme4 www.newe
• GPU quick question (patonb posted this at 10:48 AM)
  I know a lot of people go for the highest price on things. I am just wondering what is a graphics card that isn't outrageously expensive, but can still run just about everything on max settings. I kno







Internet - Web Technology

• FRAMES---- I know (Slacker posted this at 01:14 PM)
  Not really sure what your problem is or what you want to do.
• Protecting Anonymity with Hotspot Shield/Other VPNs (c0rr0sive posted this at 12:45 AM)
  I'm curious to know how well hotspot shield will protect sensitive info from snooping by hackers, government authorities, etc . The hotspot shield website isn't that forthcoming. It clearly states
• Web Design Start-Up (FractalFragger posted this at 11:11 AM)
  Well the problem is simple. With the introduction of HTML5, simple isnt simple anymore. HTML5 allows people to use flashy things, without having to use flash. Meaning that everyone is getting away
• Help with image map and GIMP (carnageX posted this at 11:31 AM)
  I used this guide www.makeuseof.com/tag/create-image-map-gimp/]How To Create An Image Map Using GIMP To make an image map and it worked fine. I can open it up from my docs and view it online and it wo
• Please review my website (KSoD posted this at 09:09 AM)
  Dont take this the wrong way, but what is the draw of such a website? I mean with all the social media out there where people can easily share this information what would draw them to your website ov
• google chrome (remixedcat posted this at 06:01 PM)
  It is the same as any other browser. Just click the X in the upper right corner of that tab. [IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/6eol4z.jpg[/IMG]
• Tech-Forums Top Rated Antivirus (Yami posted this at 06:15 AM)
  I'd say Avira and MSE are about tied at the top MSE tends to have a better detection rate, but I think also picks up more false positives. Avira tends to execute scans faster though - but uses about
• Browsers will not allow me to login to websites using my facebook account (Laidir posted this at 03:08 AM)
  Have you tried a different browser? Have you checked the security settings of IE to allow this activity?




Computer Software

• File Encryption (kmote posted this at 04:32 PM)
  #1 - create a encypted container (File) with True crypt. use Truecrypt to open/save/delete files to it. [u]www.truecrypt.org]Truecrypt link[/u] #2 - use windows file permissions to allow, deny
• Messed up big time.... (MindoverMaster posted this at 10:09 AM)
  So I finally gone and done it. I had to mess around with my settings and now I cant boot back into Ubuntu. Had to go back to Windows sadly in order to get access to the machine. But basically I kno
• Need: US/CA Company in the IT sector, serving the UK market (topsy11 posted this at 02:51 AM)
  Hi, I need an IT company from USA or Canada, which is working for UK clients. Can you recommend some or point me somewhere, so I can choose one! Thank you very much! All the best, Topsy
• Genius-i608X-MousePen-Graphics-Tablet-6-x-8-Mouse-Pen (Swordfish posted this at 01:13 AM)
  Hi. Is anyone reading this familiar with the "Genius i608X (or else i608 - both models are the same) MousePen 6x8 Graphics Tablet"??? I have two PC's, both with XP3 installed on them. My "new" PC is
• Useful list of Linux websites. (vishalgarg posted this at 12:48 AM)
  [url]http://howtoforge.com/perfect_setup_fedora_core_4 good setup for mail/web/mysql and stuff
• I have an unused Vista retail activation code, can I... (MetalOwns posted this at 10:31 PM)
  use this code to activate Windows 7 instead of Vista? I've been Googling, but cannot find a satisfactory answer. This Vista activation code has never been used. When I bought one of my laptops,
• IT Career Path (lexlorrenz posted this at 09:05 PM)
  I'm in my last year of college and I still don't know what path to take. I've heard of the cliche that "do what you want" or "follow your heart" but I'm still confused. I want to pursue a career in
• need help on hidden files (brettbaynaard posted this at 09:01 PM)
  If you see the files when the show all hidden files but disappears again when you disable that option, you have to turn the option back on. On the files/folders you want showing at all times you have







Computer Gaming

• DayZ Mod (Whirlwind posted this at 11:55 AM)
  Is anybody here playing the Dayz mod. www.dayzmod.com/]DayZ Mod This is the best MP game for me since DoD Talk about a true survival game....this rocks and is a huge timesink. If you own A
• Diablo 3, but it is a good thing? (Yami posted this at 04:24 AM)
  +1 Yami. but I am a different reason. When I get underway and can't connect to the WWW, I still like to play my games. At least steam will allow off line mode to play Skyrim. :P
• Diablo III, Question (Dauntae posted this at 04:05 AM)
  I wouldn't even bother playing that game for awhile, Blizzard is having serious issues, and this appears to be the worst launch ever. Also, specs help, and specs don't mean anything either, as a lot
• CoD = IDTech 3 (PP Mguire posted this at 11:41 AM)
  PP Mguire;1978275]So, for anybody on here (I know there was a few, or at least somebody) who didn't believe me. Here you go! They admit they don't "need" a new engine simply because they are out to ge
• Post Your Screenshots Part II (56k, you have been warned) (PP Mguire posted this at 11:22 AM)
  PP Mguire;1935744]Either I'm really tired and missing the sarcasm, or missing how having "official" in the title makes it any different than say simply putting "Screenshot Thread". I would think if th
• IGTV The Walking Dead Give away. (overlord20 posted this at 06:17 PM)
  IGTV is giving away a Season Pass to the Walking Dead game by Telltale. This will get you all episodes to the series. If you are on the edge I have included a review. All you have to do is click t
• What Pc to buy ? (jackgilespie95 posted this at 08:19 AM)
  If posted in the proper section you would have gotten a faster response from me ;) The 7750 will hamper graphics performance BUT it will still play all the latest games. Just don't expect a graphics
• Skyrim not launching (WireSlinger posted this at 04:45 PM)
  Stupid question, but have you rebooted your computer? Sometimes Steam has a brainfart and won't load games properly, I usually reboot and it works fine from there.


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