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I've had all I can take from Microsoft (satan) and I don't want to switch to Google (lucifer) so I decided to switch to Linux for many of my computers. So far, I've used Mint on one computer and it seems to be adequate. But I need to get up to speed on Linux so I can maintain my own computers...

Well, Firefox 22 was the final straw. It runs so slow on my old "internet terminal" computers that it is dysfunctional. I started using the Comodo Dragon version of Chrome and it runs fast enough. What do you guys use in place of the Noscript extension in Firefox? Any other...

I'm plotting a core i5 build for a business workstation (no gaming) but don't know how much GPU I need. I'd like to use my 20-30-20 set while watching a 1080p video on the HDTV. It seems like most cards support only 3 monitors unless you go to one of the specialty cards. Also, I've read that...

Is it just me or are the bad guys winning? So many common and popular web sites infected. Obscure professional web sites infected. Repeated attacks through email. It's become so bad lately that I put it in my signature. Have I just been lucky in the past or have the attacks really ramped up?

I've been buying tech from Newegg and Amazon but would like more options. Is Tiger Direct a good source? Anything to watch out for? Any other place you guys recommend? TIA, Artcher

Before I crap away time and money on a new tablet, is there any consensus on how useful they are? I'd set up a poll but I don't even know what to ask. Here is what I know: Tablets are about to start outselling notebook computers in the US. When I ask people who are using tablets what they...

I developed repetitive strain injury (RSI) in my wrist when I was in my early 20s from using a mouse. Doctors said I needed surgery. Since I don't like being cut open, I became a disciple of ergonomics instead. I adopted ergonomic techniques and within a few weeks the pain was gone, and I...

I've been researching the value of ECC memory in mainstream computers and have found a lot of questionable information. This article from Wikipedia appears to contain valid information from a study at the University of Toronto. Wiki Study This is what got my attention: "The actual error rate...

Suddenly, web sites I have visited many times can't get through NoScript because there are many new scripts running on the site. Been to microsoft.com lately? And what's with this ajax.googleapis.com that is suddenly running on many sites including this one. Just curious, ArTcher

Info about the upcoming AMD HD8xxx series on AMD site. AMD Radeon I don't know how much of this is in the 7xxx series but if you scroll down to "Multiple Displays" it shows color support for two independent monitors. Under "Display Support" it shows some interesting features including...

My primary business computer is 5 years old and running Vista. About the only problems I have with it are regular crashes of explorer and media player. I would like to run office 2013 on this machine and continue to use it for at least another 3 years. Office 2013 won't run on Vista, that is the...

I have several notebook computers that are 7-8 years old and can't decide what to do with them. In the past, it was easy to disposition old computers but things have changed. These computers are currently used as communications terminals: internet, email, etc. They are all fully functional and...

How do you guys handle using the small screens on the latest devices? I use a 14" notebook as an internet terminal and am constantly aware of the limited size. Do you just buy a device with a high resolution screen and use it close to your face? I haven't bought a smartphone yet because the...

Some monitor manufacturers say turn off the LCD before cleaning to avoid damage to the screen. So what does that mean for touch screens? I saw several LCDs at school with fingerprint size bad pixel groups. Thought it was from people poking the screens. No? Are iPads developing bad pixels...

Preview of Denon's new phones at TrustedReviews.com

The last time I tried gaming was HalfLife. I got bored with it in a couple of weeks. I'm ready to try gaming again and would like to try an FPS like Battlefield or Modern Warfare. The problem is that most of the time I won't have an internet connection. Seems like all games require an...

I see a lot of people asking for advice about new notebook computers so I thought I'd throw in on the subject. If you are looking for a gaming notebook or high power workstation you can stop reading. Also, I don't address all the things you need to do to keep you software updated and protected...

I could use a tablet computer on occasion. But not often enough to justify the purchase. Plus, I would have to keep it synced with my notebook. What I really need is a notebook computer with a display that pops out to become a tablet. So where are they?

Those of you who want a notebook computer that supports multiple monitors might be interested in this new model from HP. It is currently available at wallyworld. Includes one HDMI 1.4 port and two Displayports...

From EEtimes.com: Sennheiser digital wireless headphones transmit uncompressed, digital signals using 2.4 Direct Sequence Spread System (DSSS) technology. The RS 220 connects to analog, coaxial digital and optical digital outputs and retains musical effects – such as the transition from...

For those of you who do not have a subscription to Consumer Reports, here are some highlights. Their rating is 0-100 with 100 the best. About 70-80 headphones are rated. It looks like most of them are in-ear. You can get a one month subscription to their dotcom for $5.95. Grado SR80i: 86...

The Sennheiser HD600 headphones are out of stock at all of my primary sources: Newegg, Bestbuy, J&R, B&H. They are still available at amazon. Seems like products get scarce just before they are updated. Anyone know anything about this?

I came across this 7.1 headset in my search for new headphones. Below are links to the Razer site and a writeup at Extreme Tech. http://www.razerzone.com/tiamat/en http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/93586-the-razer-tiamat-7-1-headset-sports-true-7-1-surround-sound

Well, the only pair of headphones I've ever owned just died. They gave me 33 years of great sound and extraordinary comfort. They performed so well that I never had a reason to buy any others. I tried to repair the side that failed but the wire broke at the diaphragm. Anyone who thinks that...

Could you please tell us what the maximum video resolution supported is for these 890GX mobos? Do they support dual-link DVI? Can you use only one digital video output at a time (DVI or HDMI, not both)? As usual, AMD won't tell us. The mobo makers won't tell us. Even the reviewers...

Toshiba announced that they are about to start shipping their 2160p HDTVs. Will this be the next big thing in computer monitors? Most monitors are about 100dpi. So a 2160p monitor at 100dpi would be about 44 inches diag. I think I'll need a bigger desk.:D Here is a link to the announcement at...

I installed a new Radeon 3650 AGP card in my old HP computer w/onboard graphics, but the computer won't even boot with the card installed. The hard drive chirps a couple of times and that's it. The hard drive indicator is on steady. Won't boot from CD or floppy either. With the vid card out...

The Panny is a 37 inch 1080p basic HDTV with an IPS panel, and no VGA input. Conclusion first: It's a keeper. I bought this TV as a companion to my HP LP3065 IPS monitor. I chose it over the others because it has excellent picture quality and I thought it would more likely match the image...

Studies have shown that the human eye can perceive anywhere from 1 million to 10 million colors.( A small percentage of women can see 100 million colors.) So 8 bit per channel color gets you 16 million possible colors. Why would you need 10 bits? I realize that most monitors aren't capable of...

It happened with the 780G and now it is happening with the 790GX: no max resolution video specs. Many of us have 30in, 2560X1600 monitors and would like to be able to drive them from the motherboard. I don't see any specs. Not from AMD/ATI, not from the MB makers, and not even from the...

I thought you guys should see this. Here is the link to the Digitimes article. http://www.digitimes.com/displays/a20080627PR201.html

Before I crap away many hours of my time on a lost cause, has anyone been able to get this combination to work with an ATI 2400 AGP card? I read a lot of complaints about the AMD/VIA combination not working at all with the 2400/2600 cards. Here is my system: HP computer AMD Athlon-3000...

I found two new monitors at the bestbuybusiness.com web site: Viewsonic VP2650wb and the Benq V2400W. They both look like TNs. The Viewsonic is in the professional series which are usually their best monitors, and they claim 110% NTSC color. The Benq V2400W looks like a G2400 with a...

Along with all of your other new electronic gadgets. The reason is ROHS, the reduction of hazardous substances law in Europe. This law mandates no lead in solder except for military and other hi-rel applications. Without lead, tin does something bizarre: it grows whiskers. Eventually the...