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    Smartwatch Maximum TF Card Size

    Hi, I've been looking into getting a smartwatch and have noticed that many of them say they support TF (Micro SD) cards. But some of them like This One say "Support TF card up to 8GB extended " while others support 32GB or even 128GB. I would like a watch that allows me to use a 32GB microSD...
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    Best card for my build

    I have an R9 270X and an AMD FX 4350. I can run the game at max in 1080p with no lag at all. So I would recommend the 270X or 280 if your looking for a less expensive card R9 270X ~$145 R9 280 ~$150 Or if your planning to ever play with 4k and/or don't want to upgrade your graphics card for a...
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    Windows 8 Startup Programs

    Hi, i'm just trying to disable all the unnecessary startup programs on my windows 8 laptop so it's as fast as possible. I already know how to disable startup programs in Task Manager as shown in the picture below. My problem is task manager doesn't show all the programs that end up starting up...
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    Do Windows Programs have any Restrictions?

    Hi, i'm just wondering if there are any restrictions on things windows programs can/can't do. For Example -Could one program add or delete files of another program? -Do all programs have to make themselves a folder in the "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)" folders to be allowed to run...
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    Looking to Build a Personal NAS/Cloud for me and family

    Hi, i'm looking to build a personal NAS/Cloud (i'm not sure which to call it) for me and my family. I was thinking about buying NetGears "ReadyNAS 102" Its hardware is as follows: Ram: 512 MB CPU: 1.2 GHz # Of Bays: 2 USB Ports: One [USB 2.0] & Two [USB 3.0] The cost for a diskless one is...
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    Nasty Virus I've Contracted

    is avast paid for or expired?
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    Is R9 270x okay?

    The R9 270X would be a great choice. I think it has the best performance for its price I got mine from here http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr9270x2gbd5a2dhe
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    Which of these CPUs should i get

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    Which of these CPUs should i get

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    Which of these CPUs should i get

    Hi, I bought a AMD FX 4350 CPU for the custom computer im building [Link to parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dDTLbv] But I Recently started using http://cpuboss.com/compare-cpus to compare a few CPUs im thinking about refunding/sending back the FX 4350 back to upgrade if it's worth it. Would...
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    how do I prevent windows 8 upgrading to 8.1?

    Okay, Well if you Really dislike windows 8.1 and my other option didn't work you could try one last thing. Just follow the steps below 1. Create a new folder on your desktop called "Windows Update Files" 2. Open Task Manager 3. Right click on the process you want to disable, (the updater) it...
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    Looking to upgrade CPU

    Try this website to compare CPUs http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-4440-vs-AMD-FX-8320
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    Looking to upgrade CPU

    This website makes it very easy to find the parts your looking for at the price you want: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu/ I used it to build my computer. It lets you customize your search to look for exactly what you want This is the CPU i bought for my computer...
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    Dual booting windows & Ubuntu, Does windows need to be installed first? Can windows be installed via flash drive?

    Hi, I just built a custom computer and would like to dual boot windows 8 and ubuntu. I already have ubuntu on a usb stick ready to be installed but i was wondering if windows has to be installed first? Also can windows 8 be installed via usb? Note: (I would be installing them onto my new...
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    Can't use windows 8 apps

    You could try entering "wsreset" into the magnifying glass search icon at the top right of your screen. If your computer freezes that is unlikely to work but worth a try. if it doesn't work i would suggest calling microsofts support number 1 (800) 642-7676 Or visiting their support website...