Recent content by Magma007

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    Can't stop google maps from following me!

    Further Update: To test if the laptop gets the location from an external source or locally, I did an experiment, the results were strange!: 1- Switched on the VPN service on my phone and laptop, each device different country 2- On my phone, switched on location mock by using FakeGPS app 3- On...
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    Can't stop google maps from following me!

    Hello, I use my google account on my android mobile phone and my windows 10 laptop, to prevent chrome (on my laptop) from detecting my location I have added _nomap to the SSID and I use LocationGuard to lock my location to work location. It worked, whenever I open google maps it will go to my...
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    1440p @ 60Hz or 1080p @ 120Hz for productivity apps

    Thanks guys for your input, after doing some further research I think I found a good solution. Two monitors both 3440x1440 100Hz Samsung CF791, around $900 http://www.samsung.com/us/computing/monitors/curved/34--cf791-wqhd-monitor-lc34f791wqnxza/ Microboard M340CLZ, I think this one uses the...
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    1440p @ 60Hz or 1080p @ 120Hz for productivity apps

    I know this question was asked so many times but it was only for gaming point of view. I'm planning to go for an ultra-wide display and would like to decide between two options 1440p @ 60Hz or 1080p @ 120Hz I don't play games, mostly I'm using productivity apps such as MS Office package. You...
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    Is it worth buying +60Hz monitor for productivity apps?

    Thanks guys, very informative replies My options now are as below, 1st option is the Microboard. But after reading your replies I have to dig deeper in the specs. Microboard M340CLZ...
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    Is it worth buying +60Hz monitor for productivity apps?

    I'm planning to buy a new monitor, this is what I have decided Ultra-wide, 1440p, 32in or more, the problem is the price difference between 60Hz and 100Hz. I'm going to use the monitor for more than 6 hours per day, mostly on productivity apps (MS Office, Web browser, etc..). My question is, is...
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    Best SSD Recommendation?

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    Monitor helathy for my eyes. I work long hours with PC.

    I think 23 is still small, I also use my PC for long hours; I have Samsung BX2331, it's 23". At HD resolution the font is too small. Therefore I use 125% zoom in the browser. Now I'm thinking of upgrading to wide-screen. There are a lot of youtube clips about 21:9 usage experience. I think I'm...
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    Do you recommend Xeon E5-2670

    A part from price, do you recommend the Xeon E5-2670? how it is performing in real life usage? I have seen many review but can't decide yet I was planning to buy the i7-6700 but for the price difference and performance gap between both of them, I re-considering my options. I found the...
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    How to install windows 10 without wiping C drive

    There are two solutions: 1- you have another laptop: buy an HDD enclosure, they are very cheap around $5, then connect the HDD to the laptop via USB and remove whatever you want from the HDD. 2- You have another full PC: connect the HDD via SATA cable, and set it as secondary drive
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    Intel 540 vs Corsair LE who will win?

    I'm trying to decide between the Intel 540 240GB and Corsair LE 240GB, or even other brands I'm finding different reviews, some says Intel 540 is an entry level SSD and it is similar to adata SP550 but usersbenchmark website shows its performance much butter than many others, even better than...