Recent content by bluenitepk

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    Question Win10Explorer thumbnails how NOT to cancel

    Hi Ralston18, I can assure you that I experimented with the explorer options first. As you describe. I don't want to bother you here with blonde question type "how come it doesn't work..." ? I'm a long time windows pc user, I know their problems since the first versions. Nothing against...
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    Question Win10Explorer thumbnails how NOT to cancel

    Every time I restart pc and open the folder in thumbnails mode, these are still generated. Even on a fast computer this takes quite a bit of time. Is there any way, in settings or otherwise, to make the previews stay there forever? The OS deletes them and I haven't found a way to prevent it from...
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    Question Turning off voice communication on FB messenger_does it work?

    I need to disable voice communication (mic+camera) on my tablet or mobile and enable text chat only. With some special utility? Or in messenger settings? If it's even technically possible... thx for any advice Peter
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    [SOLVED] Poor Wifi range with new router ?

    Thank you very much gentlemen for your opinions and advice
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    [SOLVED] Poor Wifi range with new router ?

    After a recommendation, I replaced 7 years old ZyXel VMG1312 VDSL WiFi Router with a TPLINK Archer v300. It said it was an improvement in the quality of the Internet and also WiFi range. Unfortunately, the opposite is the truth and the old ZyXel had better parameters. Even without an external...
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    [SOLVED] MSEdge – how to disable as default PDF viewer

    After some last Windows10 update the MSEdge was set as the default PDF files viewer. When I switch it back to Acrobat, it returns again as before. I tried it more times using the right mouse with checked option, in settings/default apps by file type, nothing helps. No option to see the Edge...
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    [SOLVED] Win10 File Explorer replacement

    Although due to some properties use this program, I want to ask tips on how fully replace it. Total Commander file manager is OK, but for example, working with the home network is is unsatisfactory and complex. Needs a plugin for this(?). Or at least I can't operate me. Does anyone know...
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    [SOLVED] Inkjet printing - drying of nozzles

    I am considering buying a new printer for home use, with a small amount of printing. Major manufacturers (Canon/Epson/HP/Brother) are constantly improving their systems, but I'm mainly interested in drying nozzles. Among other things, the cartridges price, original or compatible. Will anyone...
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    [SOLVED] Automatic sorting files and folders cancel in Win10 Explorer.

    Is it possible to force WinExplorer to have the files in the same place when I reopen the same window when I put them in my own order before? I tried it according to this tutorial - https://windowsreport.com/disable-auto-arrange-folders-windows-10/, but it only works 50% - after reopening the...
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    Question Connecting a Second Monitor laptop HP Spectre x360 15-ch001n on Win10home.

    I have a HDMI or USB-C port on the new HP laptop. Need to connect the NEC MultiSync2690WUXi monitor, which has no HDMI port but 2DVI ports: https://www.nec-display.com/ap/en_display/old/lcd2690/index.html I tried more cable options: DVI->HDMI, DVI->USB-C, or analog VGA->USB-C. FHD resolution...
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    Question Sqlite database manual repair

    Tried more recovery options, here I ask as a last resort. I assume that db files are very vulnerable, one sw reported that there is a hole in the structure and therefore does not know what to do with it. I know the best protection is backup...well nothing to do with my mistake.
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    Question Sqlite database manual repair

    clean os reinstall win7->8.1 with their format. restored by sw GetDataBack, which for me was still best in other situations too.
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    Question Sqlite database manual repair

    Is there a way to recover data from formatted ssd *.sqlite databases? Although I restored the disk completely, all available repair sw repair says that are corrupted or in a different format. Or import to excel eg.. to manual work :-( thx fo any advice. Peter
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    ID3 auto tagging for unknown audio files

    thx for replies ;-)
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    ID3 auto tagging for unknown audio files

    I have quite a lot of audio files without any metadata. For mp3 albums for me is best mp3tag or tag&rename. They unfortutately doesn't work with these mp3s. Is there anything to add id3 to unknown files or to your own compilations? Winamp, who is already out, was quite good for that at the time...