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  1. Thread: What firewall and router are you running? by snickie
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 7 Views 841

    I have a mobile plan and my ISP provided a Huawei...

    I have a mobile plan and my ISP provided a Huawei 4g router with built-in firewall.
    The last couple of month I have moved from Windows 10 to Linux (Xubuntu). In Linux I use the ufw firewall.
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    I have a powerful MSI gaming laptop which has...

    I have a powerful MSI gaming laptop which has served me very well for the last eight years. It lacks the properties to run windows 11, but W10 has run extremely well under these years (it was...
  3. Replies 83 Views 7,949

    I've used windows since version 3.1 and all...

    I've used windows since version 3.1 and all versions since. Now I'm on W10 but since MS don't have newer version for my trusty 7 year old gaming laptop, and I don't want to make landfill out of it, I...
  4. Thread: To stop Windows defender from auto scans by snickie
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 17 Views 17,051

    Yes, but some Windows updates will enable it...

    Yes, but some Windows updates will enable it behind your back. Remember, your computer doesn't belong to you. Microsoft think it's their computer despite you paid for it!
  5. Thread: How to record desktop with Win + G ? by snickie
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 11 Views 1,883

    OBS is free and open source.

    OBS is free and open source.
  6. Thread: Windows 10/64 and Thunderbird by snickie
    Forum: Browsers and Email
    Replies 19 Views 2,044

    Have you tried this as sending server as Dalchina...

    Have you tried this as sending server as Dalchina wrote;


    Outgoing Server – SMTP
    Server: smtp.aol.com
    Port: 465
    Security: SSL/TLS
    Username: Your full email address.
    Password: Your password.
  7. Thread: File Explorer not Refreshing by snickie
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 3 Views 1,803

    This has been a problem since over five years...

    This has been a problem since over five years now. Microsoft have obviously not a clue how to fix this permanently!
    I've have had this problem now and then since the first install of W10. That is...
  8. Thread: All audio crackling by snickie
    Forum: Sound & Audio
    Replies 11 Views 4,010

    Hi! When experiencing problems of this kind...

    Hi!
    When experiencing problems of this kind where it can be hard to know if the operating system or the hardware is the culprit, I usually download a Linux ISO and burn it to a USB drive and boot...
  9. Thread: Windows 10 20H2 by snickie
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 16 Views 8,940

    Hi! Good for you! I've had the AUDIODG.EXE crash...

    Hi!
    Good for you! I've had the AUDIODG.EXE crash for many years (!) now. It seems that Microsoft hasn't a clue how to fix this annoyance despite their claim of OS diagnostics.

    I have this crash...
  10. Thread: Anxiety of Updating Windows 10 by snickie
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 17 Views 4,708

    I always update to the latest version. In fact, I...

    I always update to the latest version. In fact, I click the update button at least once every day and install what is offered. I've done this for five years now with only two or three problems during...
  11. Thread: Anti virus protection by snickie
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 14 Views 2,975

    I use Defender. But I also have activated...

    I use Defender. But I also have activated "Ransomware Protection".
  12. Thread: Got the 20H2 update today. This was fast! by snickie
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 7 Views 3,375

    I can't hide those apps on my TV but it doesn't...

    I can't hide those apps on my TV but it doesn't matter. As I stated earlier I don't use the "smart" function on this TV since I have a small NUC computer connected to it. The "smart" function is...
  13. Thread: Got the 20H2 update today. This was fast! by snickie
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 7 Views 3,375

    OK, that explains the super quick update. But...

    OK, that explains the super quick update. But almost all updates are quick to install. I can use the computer when doing the download and initial install. Only after reboot and finishing the update,...
  14. Thread: Got the 20H2 update today. This was fast! by snickie
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 7 Views 3,375

    I was about to check the size of this update. You...

    I was about to check the size of this update. You beat me to it ;-)
  15. Thread: Got the 20H2 update today. This was fast! by snickie
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 7 Views 3,375

    Got the 20H2 update today. This was fast!

    As usual I searched for Windows updates to my computer today which I do every morning. The download AND initial install took under 10 seconds! After reboot the final installation took about 30...
  16. Thread: Cannot save file host by snickie
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 20 Views 37,476

    I think you have to open notepad with the command...

    I think you have to open notepad with the command prompt, not Powershell.

    1. Right click on Windows start button.
    2. Click on Command prompt (Admin)
    3. When in the command prompt, type cd...
  17. Thread: Cannot save file host by snickie
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 20 Views 37,476

    You have to type on the Shift key, the one to the...

    You have to type on the Shift key, the one to the left on your keyboard!
  18. Thread: Cannot save file host by snickie
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 20 Views 37,476

    1. Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc with...

    1. Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc with explorer
    2. Type on Shift and right-click on an open space
    3. Click on "open command window here as Administrator"
    4. When prompt is open , type...
  19. Thread: How can I get better perfromance out of this older mobo? by snickie
    Forum: PC Custom Builds and Overclocking
    Replies 6 Views 10,677

    Yes he does! Just read the "MY computer" specs....

    Yes he does! Just read the "MY computer" specs. :-) -> Hard Drives: Variety WD Black,Blue,Green,Seagate 8 TB total.
    Regards, snickie
  20. Replies 2 Views 2,540

    Hello! As the error says, the site (not you)...

    Hello!
    As the error says, the site (not you) have the wrong SSL certificate. Nothing you can do about it besides contact the site in question to correct their settings.

    Regards, snickie
  21. Thread: Windows Defender finds PUA:Win32/Keygen but can't remove it. by snickie
    Forum: AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    Replies 18 Views 22,839

    Hi! Have you tried open a cmd prompt and do dir...

    Hi!
    Have you tried open a cmd prompt and do dir /a? Sometimes the old style directory listing reviles things the GUI doesn't see! I've seen that myself!

    Regards, snickie
  22. Thread: Custom Windows bootscreen? by snickie
    Forum: Customization
    Replies 3 Views 1,557

    This info is outdated! According to info in...

    This info is outdated!
    According to info in Group Policy editor this setting is only supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.

    Regards, snickie
  23. Replies 1 Views 1,502

    Does your computer have any Nahimic software...

    Does your computer have any Nahimic software installed? This program can change your audio!
  24. Thread: Windows 10 home: auto driver update issues by snickie
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 6 Views 1,881

    Look here: Enable or Disable Driver Updates in...

    Look here: Enable or Disable Driver Updates in Windows Update in Windows 10
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    Hi, Sorry for not answering your question. But...

    Hi,
    Sorry for not answering your question. But after installing the 2004 update my keyboard lost the background lights. So I disabled automatic updates of drivers in the group policy editor. But you...
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