Recent content by joeytheg

Thanks for the instant reply. Would there be a noticeable gradation in performance if I use up all the LAN ports (4 each/8 total) on both the router and the modem?

Thank you USAFRet, richiestang_78, and Mr.Spock for the very helpful answers. I have purchased a separate router and all is working well. Removed the extender too. Quick question... I know I can use the LAN ports on the router to connect any PC/device. Should I now NOT use any of the...

As the subject above says, I am paying AT&T for 45Mbps a month internet service. My wifi connection is disturbingly slow. Speed tests from multiple sources show anywhere between 4Mbps and 10Mbps (wifi) and 35 to 45Mbps (connected via ethernet). I am aware there can be discrepancies between what...

Thank you cl-scott and Sam234 for replying. Really appreciate it. I don't have the ability to check if there's a hidden recovery partition or not—I can't get the rig to power on correctly yet. Never tried Linux, but once I've exhausted all possibilities, I may do that.

Hello, I have a Dell Dimension Optiplex 755 that I got from a garage sale (they were practically giving it away, so I thought what the heck.) I can see the Dell OEM Windows XP Pro Product Key on the outside of the machine. The previous owner told me he doesn't have the original CD, and he...

Hello, I received a Dell XPS One A2010 machine that was updated with Windows 7. It worked for about a month but now when I power it on, I immediately hear the fans come to life, the power button on the left side of the monitor goes blue, as does the monitor screen button in the right hand...

Thank you both for your answers. Yes, it has an Nvidia chip in it. I did think about heating it up after seeing those fixes on some sites, but afraid I won't hit the temps you're talking about to make it work. Will admit, I'm out of my league with some of your terminology, but interested in...

Hello, I received a 2008 Dell XPS One from a friend and after two months of working, the machine just won't provide anything on the monitor. All black screen. The power button on the side is blue, and the monitor button on the front is blue, fans are on, but not the video. After researching...