Recent content by McLiam

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    Simple fix to LCD monitor that loses power when moved?

    Thanks for your response. I tried a new cord that seemed a bit tighter--same result. But the old cord didn't actually seem loose, so I'm guessing that moving the cord even slightly breaks a connection inside. I haven't tried taking it apart yet, but I suppose I should try that.
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    Simple fix to LCD monitor that loses power when moved?

    I’ve got a Dell Monitor (E207WFP) that works well except when I move it; then the power goes, but comes right back when I push the power cord firmly into the base of the monitor. So, I thought it’s likely a loose connection, simple enough to fix. But a local shop tell me that an LCD monitor...
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    Buy refurbished or upgrade old machine.

    My usage is ordinary; online, I stream videos, search www, send & receive email. Offline I use mostly Word, some Excel, etc. No gaming, or heavy graphics use. Thanks, Mac
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    Buy refurbished or upgrade old machine.

    I’m a 73-year-old vet living on a very small income, and I need to upgrade my computer. I’m considering a few options, and I’d be grateful for any comments or suggestions. 1) Buy a refurbished desktop—something like this: Refurbished Dell Silver Optiplex 790 Desktop PC with Intel Core i5-2400...