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    Enabling hibernation in Samsung 530U4B

    Broke down and bought a Samsung 530U4B as an interim laptop until ivy bridge is available. Can't seem to find any setting to enable hibernation in control panel or bios -- am I stuck with only using sleep, or am I missing something?
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    Picture Editor with Custom Preset Cropping

    You might try a program called irfanview. I know there is a tab to automatically select the next image
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    Free software to delete duplicate files?

    I use a free program called DupDetector to find duplicate photos. It finds duplicates not by name, but by "content", even if the image is a different size. You then have the choice of which to delete. EDIT: This program was by Prismatic software, that apparently is out of business. I did find...
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    Canned air alternative?

    How about a low-tech solution -- a small fireplace bellows with the nozzle diameter reduced! Of course, anyone under a certain age might have to look in an encyclopedia to see what one is.
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    Replacing lcd screen on a HP DV4-1465dx

    I would look up your model on HP's web site. They are good about having pdf files with illustrated step-by-step instructions for replacing various parts -- I've used the manual to tear into my Compaq laptop and upgrade CPU. Helps avoid broken plastic when you missed those hidden screws/tabs...
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    Upgrading laptop cpu and ram

    Not sure if Asus is anythinglike HP/Compaq in terms of support. Compaq has a pdf file showing the disassembly procedure and exact sequence for various repairs/updates. Worth checking to see if Asus support offers the same. As noted by previous poster, keeping track of screws can be...
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    Disk Drive won't open...

    `I know it's maddening. The drive blinks constantly like there is a disc in it when there isn't, and isn't seen in "my computer". Looked for drivers and tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drive in device manager and physically. No change. I think it may be an issue with head mis-alignment...
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    Disk Drive won't open...

    Hi- I just went through the problem you're having -- same symptoms, and the drive had died. HP/Compaq has great dis-assembly instructions for my Compaq X1200. See if you can find them for your model. On mine, 1 screw gets removed on the bottom, and then, as someone described, you use a...
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    Wireless help

    Hi- I checked HP's downloads for the dv9000, and it looks like you have a broadcom wireless card? (There are a lot of model numbers listed after the dv9000, so I looked at the first one) Are you running Vista or XP? If you are sure you have downloaded and installed the correct driver from HP...
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    Software that can remove numbers in front of 4000 file names/

    Should be able to do what you need with Irfanview. The "batch rename" feature will do what you're attempting. Program is free, and great for resizing pictures and converting bmp to jpeg too.
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    500GB notebook hard drives

    I'd go with the Seagate. If I recall, they have a very good warranty period, and they also have a free program called Seagate Disk Wizard that is based on Acronis True Image (I have used both to backup drives, and the process is almost identical).
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    3 questions about a Pentium M processor

    Do a Google search for Centrino Hardware Control (or possibly Notebook Hardware Control -- I believe they renamed it). It's freeware that will not only let you see your speed as an icon in the taskbar, but you can set maximum/minimum limits to the processor speed. It's great for conserving...
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    Tossing Cookies in IE

    CCleaner, available for download from Majorgeeks, has a setting (under "options" tab) where you can pick the cookies to keep, and the rest will be deleted when you run the cleaner.
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    Removing thermal paste - nail varnish remover? lens cleaner?

    Go to the Arctic Silver web site: http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm They tell what to clean it with, and what not to use. A bottle of 99% isopropyl alcohol can be purchased cheaply at any drugstore. Don't use the nail polish remover with conditioner. It may...
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    Laptop missing drivers

    Is the processor an Intel or AMD? If you go to the following link, and click on the appropriate model, it will bring up a list of downloadable drivers for your laptop...
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