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bikespot @bikespot (483) • Canada 3 May 08

If i build my own computer it will not come with its own operating system. I recently looked to see what windows vista OS was selling for. Some of them are only 150$ , but if you want premium you looking at least 200$ for...

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WNCKen You know, the Vista Home Premium is probably good enough for your needs. And as someone already said, you really should check out Ubutu 8.04 - it's really nice! I've installed it on my desktop and my laptop. It can co-exist with Windows and installation of a...

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cinderella2007 @cinderella2007 (2662) 1 May 08

I have just come across this website and am wondering if anyone has come acoss this site and their views on it? Thank you for responding.

writing articles

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WNCKen cinderella, I can't remember the exact number, but when you write an article, it tells you the minimum word count. I think it was 350 words.

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bcote212 @bcote212 (1112) • United States 1 May 08

I just recieved yesterday a computer that I bought on ebay for only $5! I am pretty excited, because I did not have a computer at my home, and was usually only online at the office. My question is: I have never owned a Mac before,...

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WNCKen bcote, It's an older machine, similar to an older Windows-compatible Pentium II. You won't be able to do as much as you'd like with it, but you can still do some basic "mac" stuff with it. Check Ebay for software that would work with it (check the...

3 May 08

Margaret12 @Margaret12 (38) • Philippines 2 May 08

Well, i myself would think a lot of times for this. I know it's just a petty thing but i would surely hate it when i won't be able to get enough sleep that i needed everyday. I just hope this habit won't fall to someone who is...

partner who snores

snore

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WNCKen Wow... Not even on my list of negative traits. I think at one time or another we all snore a little. I know I do, my fiance has told me I do. She does on rare occasions. I guess snoring ranks up there with, "Would I marry someone who has to blow their...

2 May 08

tammyr @tammyr (5946) • Etowah, Tennessee 2 May 08

I am moving furniture around. I hate to do it, must still do. I want to put my tower on a shelf that is not tall enough for it to stand up. Will it hurt anything to lay it on it's side?

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WNCKen I would like to throw my two cents in on the hard drive positioning... It simply doesn't matter. What DOES matter is do NOT move your desktop computer around while it is turned on. A hard drive in a laptop is shock mounted to avoid damage while the user...

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DCMerkle @DCMerkle (1281) • United States 2 May 08

Can anyone recommend a site that has safe, reliable, east to understand freeware? I'm looking for a office program, but anything that has a variety of programs would be nice to browse through. DCMerkle

freeware

office

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WNCKen For the ultimate free office suite software go to http://www.openoffice.org. I have used OpenOffice for years. It includes absolutely everything you'll ever need; word processor, spreadsheet, database, graphics presentation, drawing program and more. It's...

2 May 08

manaoagmemoirs @manaoagmemoirs (912) • Philippines 2 May 08

Undeniably, computers (or IT) seems indispensable these days since we do a lot of things through or with the help of them. Whether you are a student, a professional or just a plain housewife, computers would be a good investment....

kids on computers

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WNCKen Being a geekdad, We have a total of five full-time computers in the house, one being a laptop. All are wired to the internet, however on the kids computers I have installed a net-nanny-type program that works perfectly. My oldest daughter was about four...

2 May 08

bdkiller @bdkiller (201) • United States 2 May 08

i usually go through my yahoo check my email then if i get mylot comments and responses...i click on the link and start a new tab. what about you what site you check on first?

computer

mylot

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WNCKen Well, iGoogle is my homepage. I usually check my GMail, then go to my website kenpotts.com and check the family forums, then check woot.com, then go to the news. I have been checking mylot.com and triond.com lately as well.

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WNCKen @WNCKen (32) • United States 2 May 08

Just curious if anyone else shares my hobby of collecting old computers? At one time, I had over forty old computers. I'm not talking about a stack of 386 PC's either. I everything from Atari 400's to a Xerox 820-II with dual 8"...

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WNCKen Ahh, yeah... I remember getting a bunch of Mac LC's from a school system once. They used to be called Pizza Boxes by the geeks due to their shape. Most of them had System 7 installed.

2 May 08

tammyr @tammyr (5946) • Etowah, Tennessee 2 May 08

I am moving furniture around. I hate to do it, must still do. I want to put my tower on a shelf that is not tall enough for it to stand up. Will it hurt anything to lay it on it's side?

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WNCKen Three things: 1. A computer's natural enemies: Dust, Heat & Humidity. 2. If you remove a portion of the case to let "more cool air in", you are actually disrupting the airflow that was designed into your case. Most modern computers have at least three...

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bumbleflies @bumbleflies (48) • United States 1 May 08

Do you live in the south and have been in the south living your whole life ? I have and sometimes people really get on my nerves that don't live here and understand that they are just as diffrent to us. I mean everyone is...

catorgizing others

stereo types

type casting

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WNCKen Oh, man do I feel your pain! I was born in a tiny, speck-of-a-town in Indiana. When I was nine, we moved to Daytona Beach, Florida. When I graduated High School, I moved to the mountains of North Carolina (Asheville). For at least 10 years, when I told...

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WNCKen @WNCKen (32) • United States 2 May 08

I recently wrote an article that I had a blast writing! Twenty-Four Years Ago. A look at where we were with PC's 24 years ago. I'll post the link at the bottom, but what I want to know is this: How many of you were using computers...

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zweeb82 @zweeb82 (5653) • Malaysia 2 May 08

So what do you with it? Do you give your old computer away? Or do you salvage the parts which can still be used like the hard disk, RAM, optical drives & put it into your new one? Or you just don't mix them? Do you sell it part by...

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WNCKen Well, thank you! I'm really bad about it though. I mean, I have a really old Palm Pilot that I used for all of one month before growing bored with it. It still sits in it's nice leatherette case, battery removed on my shelf of books. Why don't I just get rid...

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zweeb82 @zweeb82 (5653) • Malaysia 2 May 08

So what do you with it? Do you give your old computer away? Or do you salvage the parts which can still be used like the hard disk, RAM, optical drives & put it into your new one? Or you just don't mix them? Do you sell it part by...

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WNCKen Being a self-confessed geek, I find it hard to part with older equipment. I actually have a walk-in closet in my son's bedroom that's crammed full of old parts and systems! 98% of the stuff I know I'll never use again and I should probably sell some on E-bay...

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WNCKen @WNCKen (32) • United States 2 May 08

Just curious if anyone else shares my hobby of collecting old computers? At one time, I had over forty old computers. I'm not talking about a stack of 386 PC's either. I everything from Atari 400's to a Xerox 820-II with dual 8"...

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lexndr @lexndr (19) • Philippines 1 May 08

do you find more fun playing on a latop than on adesktop?

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WNCKen Well, I would have to say that I have more fun on my desktop. I did write an article on laptop gaming though. If you'd like to read it, here's the link: http://www.gameolosophy.com/Games/Action/Gaming-on-a-Budget.117496 Basically, it discusses gaming on...

2 May 08

saundyl @saundyl (9783) • Canada 29 Apr 08

After 6 months of trying to get a membership and reading about how hard it is. I finally got a link through canada survey panel to join Pinecone Research. Is it just me or is it a really sought after company? I've read really...

pinecone

pinecone research

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WNCKen Also, it should be noted that I just completed a survey from them asking about their process. It seems they may be offering shorter surveys and different payment options!

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ch88ss @ch88ss (2271) • United States 1 May 08

I recently received so many emails from different email senders. The message usually states that they have business in USA but needs someone to receive checks on their behalf cash them and then send the balance minus...

check cashing

pay bills

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WNCKen Actually, it's not okay. There are currently various fake bank checks and money orders floating around that are so authentic looking, they are fooling banking personel. Should you take one of these to your bank and cash it, you will be held liable once it...

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