Recent content by mschwennes

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    Question Want Advice on Whether a Server is Best Option

    Lots of good input, everyone. Thanks to all of you!
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    Question Want Advice on Whether a Server is Best Option

    Wow, never heard of M-Discs. Will look into that, too. Thx!
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    Question Want Advice on Whether a Server is Best Option

    Will look into that; thank you!
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    Question Want Advice on Whether a Server is Best Option

    Your concerns noted. It looks like my plan just is not possible in the real world. I didn't want to use a service that requires a monthly or annual fee. Will just wait; maybe quantum technology will help with security one day. Hopefully I'm still around then! :)
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    Question Want Advice on Whether a Server is Best Option

    Thanks; good to keep in mind.
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    Question Want Advice on Whether a Server is Best Option

    If anyone might have some input, it would be appreciated. I'd like advice on how to go about setting up an extended-family online but private center for archiving historical and current photos, maybe some scans of old letters, etc., as an online, stable historical record. It would allow family...
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    Question Windows Cannot load the Drivers Required for This Device (Code 31)

    Windows 10 PC has never worked well; it is set up to do only one thing: run Blue Iris 3 with 6-8 cameras. It's very slow and BI shows the CPU almost always running at 100%. I happened to notice recently that when I checked the properties for the Intel(R) HD Graphics card, it says "This device...
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    [SOLVED] Do I have the Correct Network Adapter?

    Thanks for the help!
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    [SOLVED] Do I have the Correct Network Adapter?

    I just bought a new HP laptop. I paid extra for an "802.11ac/b/g/n (2x2) Wi-Fi" card. In trying to make sure that HP gave me what I ordered, I went to Device Manager on the new laptop. The network adapter listed is: "Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter." Nowhere does it say 2x2, and when...
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    Need Advice for Monitor - Network Interface

    I have a good desktop that I use as a sort-of base station in my house. I use laptops and tablets around the house to access some desktop applications, using Splashtop software via wifi or home network ethernet. A good example is that I have Blue Iris video software running on the desktop and...
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    Is There Such a Home Computer Configuration?

    Actually, I just found out about Splashtop software. I can do what I want easily. Already tried it and it works fine.
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    Is There Such a Home Computer Configuration?

    Is the tablet-to-desktop configuration workable? As in basically using the tablet as a portable monitor? The $95 desktop seems cheap for the processor speed and RAM (not to mention DVD), and I assume I could pay more and get an even faster processor. Do tablets use fans too, like laptops?
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    Is There Such a Home Computer Configuration?

    Hi, it's time to replace our home laptop. It's getting too slow for the apps we use and the video streaming we sometimes do. We've always used laptops, but I'm wondering if I can use a different system. Laptops get so hot, and are not good at heat dissipation. I was wondering if I could use...
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    Weird Static IP Problem

    Yup, I noticed the poor encryption options when setting them up. Thx