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Forum: News 12 Hours Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 913
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there I'm afraid this whole Mobile Vs...

Hi there
I'm afraid this whole Mobile Vs Desktop thing as far as Ms is concerned came down to Politics and Corporate Egos. There probably isn't ANYBODY on this planet who would agree that a mobile...
Forum: Network & Sharing 1 Day Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there For Linux sharing with Windows use...

Hi there
For Linux sharing with Windows use SAMBA . Note that Linux can read / write NTFS so it depends on which way you want to transfer the files.

Simply share the two computers and then use...
Forum: News 2 Days Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 753
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there On mobile devices it's a very...

Hi there
On mobile devices it's a very different case -- most people (including me) just tend to use whatever browser is on the phone --in fact I don't even KNOW what it is !! I just use the...
Forum: News 2 Days Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 753
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there The new IE11 is pretty good although...

Hi there
The new IE11 is pretty good although not sure if W7 will get an upgrade -- there doesn't appear to be a reason why it wouldn't as IE was already upgraded to IE 10 for W7.

Opera is also...
Forum: News 5 Days Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there It's been 8.1 since leaked build 9374...

Hi there
It's been 8.1 since leaked build 9374 AGES ago. Don't forget it also includes a hugely improved version of IE -- now IE 11.

scrshot enc

Cheers
jimbo
Forum: News 5 Days Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 753
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there On the leaked previews of Windows Blue...

Hi there
On the leaked previews of Windows Blue / 8.11 the latest version of IE (Now IE11) is available --this will I'm sure introduce a whole new factor into the equation -- works without needing...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 5 Days Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there ensure also you have enough SATA power...

Hi there
ensure also you have enough SATA power connectors too -- if you haven't got enough you can get the adaptors IDE==>SATA very cheaply.

Pic enclosed.

Cheers
jimbo
Forum: News 5 Days Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there Linux is fine for servers -- for "Mom...

Hi there
Linux is fine for servers -- for "Mom and Pop" on a desktop forget it.

Windows isn't going away any time soon even if Ms disappears completely unless and until people write applications...
Forum: News 5 Days Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 913
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there Again some real FUD here (the people...

Hi there
Again some real FUD here (the people who say they don't need to change the interface at all)

For example it says we don't need Windowed efficiency -- Well please Mr FUD writer explain...
Forum: News 5 Days Ago
Replies: 1,034
Views: 35,689
Posted By jimbo45
If he could make it compatible with M$ programs,...

If he could make it compatible with M$ programs, I would be all over it like stink on skunk! No rush; I'll give him to January, 2020.[/QUOTE]

Hi there
Be careful what you wish for -- I can quote...
Forum: Security News 5 Days Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there Best response yet. In any case...

Hi there
Best response yet. In any case "Farcebook" is becoming more and more "Adware" and if you don't take the commercials it won't be long before it will COST you to use the service.

I'd go...
Forum: Software 5 Days Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there If you want to copy FILM type DVD's...

Hi there
If you want to copy FILM type DVD's for example - these are often dual layer etc and encrypted so normal copy software won't work.

The best solution -- although it's not a free program...
Forum: General Discussion 6 Days Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there Use the FREE program mp3tag from...

Hi there
Use the FREE program mp3tag from Mp3tag - der universelle Tag Editor (ID3v2, MP4, OGG, FLAC, ...) (http://www.mp3tag.de/) This link is in German but available in English / Spanish etc too....
Forum: News 6 Days Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 341
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there wasn't having a go at you -- just...

Hi there
wasn't having a go at you -- just thought that a dynamic type of link would avoid the problem if it was feasible

cheers
jimbo
Forum: News 6 Days Ago
Replies: 1,034
Views: 35,689
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there As far as open source is concerned...

Hi there

As far as open source is concerned - not an option for businesses who need guaranteed continuity of products. Open source while great for home users has a problem in that the developers...
Forum: News 6 Days Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 341
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there I replied on W8 Forums A...

Hi there
I replied on W8 Forums

A perspective: developers vs Microsoft (http://www.eightforums.com/windows-8-news/25032-perspective-developers-vs-microsoft.html)

I understand that some W7...
Forum: Backup and Restore 6 Days Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there Thanks. Games are another...

Hi there

Thanks.

Games are another issue -- I'm not a gamer myself either. It's still amazing though how people don't realize that poor DISKS are usually the major source of frustratingly...
Forum: News 6 Days Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By jimbo45
Source (http://blog.zorinaq.com/) A...

Source (http://blog.zorinaq.com/)

A Guy[/QUOTE]

Hi there
A bit of meaningless FUD actually.
Depends on what the OS has to do, whether it's secure or not and what hardware it's running.
...
Forum: Backup and Restore 6 Days Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 292
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there as the previous poster says - it will...

Hi there
as the previous poster says - it will work fine -- I've just done the same thing -- Samsung 128GB 830 SSD to Samsung 250 GB 840 SSD.

However I'd install both OS AND programs on the "C"...
Forum: Software 6 Days Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By jimbo45
New software trend - Free versions less functional than before

Hi there
Am I alone in seeing a new trend here in Free Software that also has a Paid version. The Freebies seem to become less functional with each release. Sometimes even the FREE version just...
Forum: General Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there Why not install Windows XP as a...

Hi there
Why not install Windows XP as a Virtual Machine -- use VMware player or Vbox (both free).

Getting Windows XP to run Natively on modern hardware can be very tricky -- particularly with...
Forum: News 1 Week Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 217
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there I think that would make a good deal of...

Hi there
I think that would make a good deal of sense -- hopefully Ms would change the NOOK to be able to use the epub format and open up the virtual monopoly Amazon has on selling E-books.
...
Forum: Installation & Setup 1 Week Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there If you can't find XP SATA drivers try...

Hi there
If you can't find XP SATA drivers try getting them from Driverpacks

News | DriverPacks.net (http://driverpacks.net/)

READ THE DOCUMENTATION THOUGH. !!!

IMO you are much better...
Forum: Security News 1 Week Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there Unfortunately this type of "Attack" is...

Hi there
Unfortunately this type of "Attack" is all too common these days -- I've seen clones of "Barclays Bank" or more popularly known as "Sharkleys Bank" online banking web site being linked to...
Forum: General Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 203
Posted By jimbo45
Hi there You beat me to it. !!!! ...

Hi there
You beat me to it. !!!!

Excellent program

Cheers
jimbo
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