Recent content by Steven Merrell

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    HDD is always at 100% activity time

    Since Skyrim SE was launched I thought I'd try and have some fun with the Original Skyrim and see if I could mod it to make it look better than the SE. So I popped open Nexus Mod manager and started downloading some mods for it. I started then game and a new character and everything seemed to be...
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    Where can I store my PC components while my motherboard is out on an RMA?

    Thank you all for your quick response, fortunately it's just me and my wife, no pets/kids yet- my wife knows not to touch my computer case. I've put the case on top of my desk out of the way and safe with my components inside at the bottom with the side panel secured. Thanks a bunch!
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    Where can I store my PC components while my motherboard is out on an RMA?

    I'm sending my Motherboard out to be replaced, while it's out I'm not sure where to put my components since I can't ship them. I don't want to ruin my RAM/CPU from ESD. Is it okay to just place them in the bottom of my case? This is the first time I've had to do this since I first started...
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    Windows 10: All items in taskbar not working correctly

    Before we go any further I just want you guys to know that I've looked all over for a fix and nothing seems to permanently fix the problem. Here are the problems that I'm having: Start Menu and Cortana are completely unresponsive. Aside from NVIDIA GeForce Experience none of my startup items...
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    Which PSU is Better?

    I would go with the Antec one based on the fact that it's modular and the Seagate PSU isn't.
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    Windows 8 command line: how do I use taskkill through a remote computer on a small LAN

    This is for my home network. I want to be able to use command prompt to close out of any unresponsive apps on my network from a different computer because I hate it when I have to do a cold reset on any computer just because one application is locked up, becaus most of the time windows is...
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    AMD R9 295x2 or TITAN X Superclocked

    I am sure that this will just get burried in more comments but: From what I understand the AMD R9 295x2 comes with a liquid cooling unit, so you'll need to make sure your case has room for that. On the other hand the Titan X is air cooled, so there are no extra "cords" (okay they're technically...
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    Wireless icon displaying incorrectly

    I uninstalled the notebook's wireless drivers from device manager and re-installed them. The wireless icon is now displaying correctly and the system is running well and so far no errors have come up.
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    Wireless icon displaying incorrectly

    I work at a local IT help desk, we fixed up a computer and were doing some finishing touches on a customer's laptop before we called them up to let them know that their computer was done. We discovered that the wireless icon on the computer wasn't showing up in the usual spot. This all happened...
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    4GB Installed - Only 3.25GB Usable???

    I just barely solved this exact problem for a friend of mine. All I had to do was update the system's BIOS. I'm not sure if that will work for you, but it's worth a shot if you're still having this problem. Sorry for posting on such an old thread, but I was looking up possible solutions, came...
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    My computer is shutting down like It's been unplugged for no known explanation.

    I just want to restore my reputation. I did tell my brother to get thermal paste, but he didn't listen. Balance Restored. Probably.