That was an epic rant! I agree that things are out of control. Google does some pretty cool stuff, but the data mining and lack of support stink....
Yeah, she checked that she was signed out of everything she could think of. I'm not an expert, but I am reasonably savvy with this stuff and I'm...
I wasn't sure where to post this, but I figured you folks are my best chance of finding an answer. On Wednesday my wife was trying to restart our...
I had a Facebook account for over 10 years but never used it, not even once. I don't access Facebook in any way. About a year ago my wife...
I am very interested in either the pay or free version for two Windows 8.1 computers (one is 5 yrs old 64 bit, the other is at least 10 yrs old 32...
Probably a silly question: I run windows 8.1, so should I disable Defender when using 360IS? Note to self: copy and save the suggestions for...
I lurk here quite a bit and rarely post, but had to comment. I favor lighter programs and had been using Jarte until I ran into a problem opening...
Not sure if it is as secure as those mentioned above, but I like Puppy's live DVD. It is sort of like having a frozen system. Bob
Just got a Linksys e3200 and wanted to know if I should "keep connection alive" or "connect on demand"? My old non-wireless D-Link was set...
Thanks! I missed the little arrow.
How do I determine which engine I have?
Well, I like: Opera mini. Faster than the stock Android Browser. Our Groceries. Really neat for shopping. Syncs with my wife's list in...
Well, I picked up the Pentium D model. 3.0ghz, 2gb ram, 160gb hard drive. I like it! It is running W7 beautifully--boot from power button to...
I'm going to our property disposition place today to pick up a computer. My old computer is a 2001 Dell with a P4 1.7ghz processor, 40gb hard...
I have tried Chrome several times but it was slower on my old computer than Firefox. I tried Chrome on Windows 7, and Chromium on several Linux...
The largest part of my interest is that some video can be a bit choppy, and I don't believe it is my hardware (our main computer is fairly...
I currently have AT&T DSL with the 1.5mbps download plan for $30/mo. I consistently get 1.3mbps, but wouldn't mind having a bit more speed. I...
I JUST noticed that! Well, a new DVD drive is only about $30 or so. Thanks to everyone who chimed in. Building the computer doesn't appear...
My current computer is a 2001 Dell Dimension 4400: 40Gb hard drive, 1.7ghz Pentium IV, 1Gb RAM (maxed out), Windows 7 Ultimate, GeForce Fx5200...
Neat idea, thanks. I use Puppy Multisession DVD sometimes: I will just do my business, but make sure NOT to save the session. I was...
Our main computer is a Windows 7 box with the usual security preferences often discussed on Wilder's. Our spare computer, which I mostly use (my...
Thanks a bunch for the info. I know, the computer is a dinosaur, but it actually runs well (under Linux) and I'm not yet ready to get a new...
I have an old 2001 Dell Dimension 4100. 1gb RAM (MOBO limited), 40gb HD, GeForce 5200 128mb video card, P-IV 1.70 ghz. The HDD is a Western...
It is really cool, but it was surprisingly slow on my old system compared to Mint 9 Xfce, so I uninstalled it. The new Xfce Debian is looking...
It is interesting to read about different experiences with browsers. Generally, I find Firefox to be a good middle-of-the-road browser. It...
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