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    Question Sony laptop WIFI drivers

    Thanks for replies. I contact one of the local IT guys to help, but even he could not fix the problem. Eventually he suggested getting a USB wifi adaptor. I decided to search the web 1 more final time and found this driver that fix my problem. So Win 7 operators with same problem, I hope this...
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    Question Sony laptop WIFI drivers

    Hi. I have a Sony Vaio Laptop VPCEH 16EG with Win 7 Home basic installed on it. I'm currently outside my country and only use laptop for emails and browsing. A week ago I browsed and switch off my laptop. The next morning I could not log into any Wifi network. No Wifi connections is displayed...
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    Question Keyboard too sensitive

    I have currently an I 3 PC running Win 7. My generic USB keyboard fall apart due to heavy usage and old age . I replace the keyboard with a multi media gamer keyboard similar like this one. https://www.tradeinn.com/techinn/en/approx-appkubic-gaming-keyboard/138171497/p The problem is the...
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    Why do I get SPAM mail via Tom's Hardware?

    Why do I get this spam mail via Toms Hardware site. I click the link to stop email receiving, but still get it. And NO, I dont visit that sites where every one is warned from. LOL. I had to disable all links to post this message and change some links to make it readable. email received...
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    [SOLVED] New monitor buzzing noise

    The HDMI interfere with the audio by pass,, experience the same on my CCTV system on HDMI . One option is is to run the sound straight from your PC to HiFi. If you want to plug in your earphones also and soundcard have only one Minijack audio out get a Minijack splitter, one for earphone and...
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    [SOLVED] Is there a HDMI splitter that would let me pick a display?

    It is called a HDMI selector switch (note: not a HDMI splitter) . https://www.communica.co.za/products/3way-hdmi-selector-switch-4kpst One option it run the one PC on HDMI and the other on DVI if available on PC and Monitor
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    [SOLVED] Win 7 - Your System Is Lacking Critical SHA-2 Code Signing Support Required by October 2020

    Thx for replies, I have tried the replies but did not manage. I'll live with it as is or till upgrade again
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    [SOLVED] Win 7 - Your System Is Lacking Critical SHA-2 Code Signing Support Required by October 2020

    I upgrade my PC (brand new) a few months ago and use WINDOWS 7 Proffesional OS. Hardware is CPU I3 8100 @3.6 ghz, RAM 8 GB, 64 bit. When I installed War Thunder game its works perfect and play mostly Arcade Battles. When I want to play other type of battles recently the system ask to install...
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    [SOLVED] HDMI can harm source?

    When you mount your display panel TV on a wall or the projector in the ceiling in low ceiling and dont want to see any cabling conduit pipes are built into walls to hide cables. We have brick and mortar home construction in our country and not wood paneling houses << Link removed by moderator>>
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    [SOLVED] HDMI can harm source?

    Sorry. It is normal Ethernet cables (computer networking) In the AV industry we call it Cat 5 and IT calls it Ethernet. It is the same cable, can run HDMI up to 80 m with Cat 5 instead of 20 m with HDMI cable. The CAT 5 Cable can be inserted in a conduit pipe in the wall where the HDMI with...
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    Question No sound with HDMI laptop to TV

    Remember, some graphic cards can only display video and not audio. Some can do both. Confirm first if you graphic card has the capability of taking the sound out via HDMI port
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    Question Hacked! Now What

    If it is just email scam you dont need to worry. They are just bluffing and phishing for the unwary. If the computer itself was hacked and shows a ransom note or something similar on start up it is best to format the Hdrive and start over. Remember to save your files and photos you want to keep
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    [SOLVED] Can I remove a switch from my mechanical keyboard and use it somewhere else?

    Best option is to open the keyboard and see the contact points on the circuit board. The contact point could be worn out and you can swap it with contact point of a button that you don't use often like a F number keys at the top. Fixed mine a lot like that. Open at your own risk and make sure...
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    [SOLVED] HDMI can harm source?

    That info is wrong. I work for a company that install home theater systems. Long HDMI cables is exactly made for that purpose and will not damage your equipment. If you have 3 devices connect via HDMI and you have either a power surge or a faulty component that short back into the system then...
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    Question Logitech Joystick and Windows 64 bit

    Ok I solved the problem. Maybe someone else can can resolve their issues also. If un-install all the drivers in Hardware and un-install all the software for the controller. Then I reboot the PC. Once the PC is on I insert the controller USB and let Windows 7 install its own drivers. Then I...