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  1. Thread: Select and use a password manager by rchris
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 45 Views 5,829

    Thank you! I guess I didn't look hard enough.

    Thank you! I guess I didn't look hard enough.
  2. Thread: Select and use a password manager by rchris
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 45 Views 5,829

    I'm trying out KeePass and like everything so far...

    I'm trying out KeePass and like everything so far EXCEPT when I open the database, I want to SEE my passwords, not just the *******. It seems you have to edit the entry to actually view the...
  3. Thread: Concerned over the temperature of the processor by rchris
    Forum: PC Custom Builds and Overclocking
    Replies 5 Views 2,622

    Based on my experience with laptops, that's not...

    Based on my experience with laptops, that's not an unusual temp--especially for an i7. You could experiment with the Windows Power Options to see if there's a plan that would result in a lower temp....
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    I would recommend "Windows 10 Field Guide," by...

    I would recommend "Windows 10 Field Guide," by Paul Thurrott, Rafael Rivera & Martin Mclean.
    It's an inexpensive ebook that the authors are constantly updating as the new versions of Windows 10 come...
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    I really do not know the answer to that, but it...

    I really do not know the answer to that, but it was an issue for me going from a GTX 1050Ti (DP) to an HDMI input on my monitor (1440 resolution). I saw many warnings that a "non-active" adapter...
  6. Replies 21 Views 19,255

    Resolution may be the problem. Anything more than...

    Resolution may be the problem. Anything more than 1080p would probably require an active adapter. I got mine at Monoprice.com.
  7. Thread: won't boot with external hdd plugged in by rchris
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 15 Views 10,929

    A year or so ago I had the same problem you're...

    A year or so ago I had the same problem you're having. None of these suggestions worked for me either. In my case, my external hard drive was quite old (probably at least 8 years old). I now have a...
  8. Replies 9 Views 5,916

    Thanks, I'll try to do it as soon as I can. It...

    Thanks, I'll try to do it as soon as I can. It may be a week or so before I have access again to the laptop.
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    Yes, it is connected with a small, thin ribbon...

    Yes, it is connected with a small, thin ribbon cable. It seemed like it was loose, so I re-seated it and stuck a little sticky putty on it. It has an insulated wire running to the SSD which seems...
  10. Replies 9 Views 5,916

    Thank you for the suggestions, but I've done both...

    Thank you for the suggestions, but I've done both (several times!) (Even tried a different SSD--same result.)
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    "Boot Device Not Found" Error After Replacing Laptop HDD with an SSD

    I recently helped a friend upgrade his older HP laptop (i5-4th Gen CPU) by replacing the hard drive with a Samsung 860 EVO SSD. Upgrade went fine, programs work fine, etc. The OS is the latest...
  12. Replies 35 Views 6,621

    I'm not sure, but it sounds like the OS (Windows...

    I'm not sure, but it sounds like the OS (Windows 10) isn't recognizing your CD burner.
    If you select "This PC" in File Explorer, do you see the CD drive listed?
  13. Replies 35 Views 6,621

    File Explorer has that function. In the top...

    File Explorer has that function. In the top menu, click on "Share." You should see a "Burn to Disc" option.
  14. Replies 35 Views 6,621

    One possibility is the blank CD itself. Try...

    One possibility is the blank CD itself. Try another blank CD, if you haven't already.

    You could also burn the CD with Windows 10.
  15. Thread: Microsoft Money Sunset and Windows 10 by rchris
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 50 Views 29,932

    Microsoft Money and Newest Windows 10 Version

    Just an FYI: I'm running Windows 10, version 1903. Money works fine; been using it since about 2004.
  16. Replies 38 Views 11,666

    Insider Yes. Exactly what I'm thinking.

    Yes. Exactly what I'm thinking.
  17. Thread: Latest CCleaner Version Released by rchris
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 1,566 Views 426,289

    No intent to recommend it; just passing along the...

    No intent to recommend it; just passing along the info.
  18. Thread: Latest CCleaner Version Released by rchris
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 1,566 Views 426,289

    Piriform has posted a note on their support forum...

    Piriform has posted a note on their support forum about why the changes in monitoring were made. But even better, they say they are going to issue a new version with more UI options to control or...
  19. Thread: Lost network/homegroup sharing by rchris
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 18 Views 8,709

    The reset also worked for me. Had tried...

    The reset also worked for me. Had tried everything else to get a wireless printer back on line with my computer--nothing worked until I did the reset.
  20. Replies 10 Views 5,370

    Now that you're on Win10 Pro, you don't need a...

    Now that you're on Win10 Pro, you don't need a key. You can reinstall (even a clean install) and windows will activate without a key. It's now called a "Digital License" and is tied to your computer...
  21. Thread: Will Windows 10 Activate If I Replace Hard Drive With New One? by rchris
    Forum: Windows Updates and Activation
    Replies 5 Views 32,711

    I've done clean installs on new SSDs installed in...

    I've done clean installs on new SSDs installed in two different laptops recently. No problems...activation was very quick. When you do the clean install, click the option for "I don't have a Product...
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