Computer Thread

[tangerinegreen555]

What kind of files are we talking about? More than likely any Linux distribution will be able to find them and copy them to any external data device. Assuming the original hard drive is not bricked. I assume a new windows could do the same. But guarantee Linux does it better . That's something in my realm of expertise if you needed a hand. Just to throw it out there. I'll keep your amputee porn on the DL.

I have 1000's of LimeWire files and still run my favorite Lime version 4.14.something. It doesn't do P2P anymore, but you can read the file notes and sigs through Lime when you play or burn the files.
So mp3's and just some general files.

XP still will access files but no surfing, have to be able to access internet.

It was a damn nice unit at the time, looks like a server. Kind of.


I'm thinking it's worth upgrading. I put a cable wire where it will go. Have to finish garage floor with epoxy stone 1st, then everything can go to it's final position.

Kind of a junk jam holding me up till then. I guess a bigger hard drive is a good idea also, in addition to the old one.

I'll have my people call your people and we'll do lunch.

 

[ANC]

You download the ISOs then use a program to extract and set them up on a large flash drive.
Install, run patches, run bootloader.

 

[neosapien]

I have 1000's of LimeWire files and still run my favorite Lime version 4.14.something. It doesn't do P2P anymore, but you can read the file notes and sigs through Lime when you play or burn the files.
So mp3's and just some general files.

XP still will access files but no surfing, have to be able to access internet.

It was a damn nice unit at the time, looks like a server. Kind of.
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I'm thinking it's worth upgrading. I put a cable wire where it will go. Have to finish garage floor with epoxy stone 1st, then everything can go to it's final position.

Kind of a junk jam holding me up till then. I guess a bigger hard drive is a good idea also, in addition to the old one.

I'll have my people call your people and we'll do lunch.

Oh I gotcha now. XP can be accessed but is basically useless. Definitely back those files up if you don't ever want to lose them. Hard drives have a finite life. I pay $2/m for 100gb of of Google drive and keep family pics, docs, precious things etc there for safe keeping. And have multiple hard drives. And flash drives. And burn data DVDs . I'm a psycho.

You could definitely put Linux on there and have it be like brand new too. A new hard drive ain't a bad idea either though. Finite. Anywho yeah yeah have your people call my people when your people wanna move on it.

 

[ANC]

Unless there are no drivers for your hardware, I'd get the windows 7 pro ISOs.

 

[ClaytonBigsby]

The other day my cpu started putting a + every time I type. Sometimes it just takes off +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Any ideas?

 

[neosapien]

Your + key is stuck? My L does that.

 

[ClaytonBigsby]

It's not every time, just sometimes.

If you're like me you have gotten used to removing that pesky character when you type, so just remember, take the "L" out of lover and it's over.

 

[ANC]

The keyboard is fucked, probably some weed seed.
Try and blow the fucker clean with a compressor.

 

[tangerinegreen555]

You just need K-tell's Porn Guard keyboard cover.
A million sold for 9.99, act before midnight tonight!

 

[ClaytonBigsby]

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You just need K-tell's Porn Guard keyboard cover.
A million sold for 9.99, act before midnight tonight!

THAT'S exactly what I need. Do they make something for the monitor?

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

I bought a MacBook Pro a couple weeks ago but returned it for a number of reasons. Frustrated with reading reviews for best laptops on the market I just wanted to try a bigger screen and different kind of laptop. So exchanged it for this hp Envy x360. I will be returning this one as well because the track pad is terrible. I do like the 15 inch screen and the light up keyboard. But this track pad is driving me insane. Does anyone have another suggestion for a basic easy to use lap top for just internet browsing , nothing heavy? one other thing I cant stand about this lap top is the LOUD clicking when I hit the track pad.. talk about obnoxious.

 

[Chunky Stool]

I bought a MacBook Pro a couple weeks ago but returned it for a number of reasons. Frustrated with reading reviews for best laptops on the market I just wanted to try a bigger screen and different kind of laptop. So exchanged it for this hp Envy x360. I will be returning this one as well because the track pad is terrible. I do like the 15 inch screen and the light up keyboard. But this track pad is driving me insane. Does anyone have another suggestion for a basic easy to use lap top for just internet browsing , nothing heavy? one other thing I cant stand about this lap top is the LOUD clicking when I hit the track pad.. talk about obnoxious.

I'm really digging my Acer Spin 360 that I got on clearance @ Sams. It's basically a laptop that can be used as a tablet. (Full HD touch screen.)
6 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, Core i3 (7th gen), Windows 10

My last Acer laptop is still hanging on after 7 years -- though it does have a few "issues"...

 

[jonsnow399]

THAT'S exactly what I need. Do they make something for the monitor?

Yeh, I got a clear plastic screen protector for my monitor, its easy to clean.

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

I'm really digging my Acer Spin 360 that I got on clearance @ Sams. It's basically a laptop that can be used as a tablet. (Full HD touch screen.)
6 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD, Core i3 (7th gen), Windows 10

My last Acer laptop is still hanging on after 7 years -- though it does have a few "issues"...

thanks Chunks, that sounds cool. i really loved the sony viao laptop i had for 8 years but it was all messed up and slow and figured it was time for some new technology. There are so many choices out there. I guess its kinda like riding a bike, you have to try them out to get a feel for the fit.

 

[Fubard]

I'll find out soon.

2004 Dell, custom order.

250 gig hard drive, loaded with windows XP that no longer works. It's torn down now for about a year.

Going to have to get a new operating system that has easy access to accumulated files.

Not putting back together till spring, can any operating system find those files originally made with XP? Or does it have to be Microsoft?

Use a Linux live CD (or usb stick), you'll get all you need

 

[The Outdoorsman]

I could use a push in the right direction. Not very computer savy. I rented Dazed and Confused the movie off youtube but I keep getting this, "Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available, Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video". Ive changed browsers, tried to update, with no luck. I've got 27 days left on the rental so no rush but I want to watch the fucker. I'm rocking a almost 15 year old, porn virus riddled, HP desktop, with a outdated version of Windows. Don't remember what version..... more like 12 years ago....

Any simple preferably free info would be appreciated.

 

[ANC]

THAT'S exactly what I need. Do they make something for the monitor?

 

[neosapien]

I could use a push in the right direction. Not very computer savy. I rented Dazed and Confused the movie off youtube but I keep getting this, "Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available, Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video". Ive changed browsers, tried to update, with no luck. I've got 27 days left on the rental so no rush but I want to watch the fucker. I'm rocking a almost 15 year old, porn virus riddled, HP desktop, with a outdated version of Windows. Don't remember what version..... more like 12 years ago....

Any simple preferably free info would be appreciated.

I'm taking a shot in the dark that it's so old that all your browsers still use Flash and dont do the newer HTML5? I'm not familiar enough with Windows to give you any helpful advice, sorry. What browsers have you tried?

You don't know what Windows? It'd be alot cooler if you did…

 

[Dr.Amber Trichome]

For me i cloud is a dark cloud. So much promise but never works .

 

[ClaytonBigsby]

Anyone else hate Windows 10? Windows 7 upgraded without my permission and gave me the BSOD. I had to buy 10 and one of my problems is that when I installed itunes it doesn;t recognize any of my music that loaded from store bought cds. So I got angry and deleted itunes and discovered 10 doesn;t even have media player, so now I have no way to play music from my GD cpu! I like music.

IS IT JUST ME!?!?!?!?!?