Recent content by stlsailor

Thanks for that reply and your help. Much appreciated.

Yes, even though the article I read a few years ago didn't give it a name, reading the link makes me think that's exactly what it is. I was not aware that it could be turned on or off. That fact would seem to eliminate the negative since the firmware apparently can be tuned? I followed Puget...

Based on the replies so far it seems to be unanimous that there is no reason not to use any of those drives in a desktop PC. That seems to say that the firmware differences don't matter. At that point it would simply be how much the extra expected longevity would justify the extra cost, I would...

On my desktop PC (Intel Core i7 10-700K) I am looking to replace a 6T HDD which is woefully short on space. It is used for a Lightroom catalog and for photos. When I built it 4 years or so ago I chose a 6T WD Black drive. Now I am trying to decide with which drive to replace it (probably 12TB...

Additional information [this regarding credentials errors] which may be helpful to someone since Microsoft doesn't see fit to tell us what works when and why. In some cases a machine name+username will work, i.e. -- X360MickeyMouse with the Microsoft account password will resolve a...

<<Create account for your wife on your desktop - same username, same password as on laptop. Done originally. See original post. <<When sharing folder to network, set share permissions, so your wife can access it. Done originally. See original post. <<Set password protected sharing on. Just...

I am setting up a Dell XPS13+ for my wife. I need her to be able to access files on my desktop (a home built computer we'll call D7). When I click on Network in File Explorer, a D7 icon shows up along with several icons for PCs on the network. I click on D7 and icons show up for each shared...

Thanks for the reply. I kind of like having a different model name for each configuration if they would publish something to tell you how to read them. It would make comparing them a lot easier. At this point I am leaning toward HP and mainly deciding whether to go ahead or to wait for the gen...

I am deciding between an HP Spectre 14 X360 2-in-1 and a Dell XPS 13 clamshell. I am leaning towards the HP for several reasons. But as I look at the HP website I find a odd array of model numbers like 14-ea0047nr, 14t-ea100, 14-ea2035nr, etc. Q1. Does anyone know how to decipher these model...

Thanks. After posting, and then later looking at it further, I'd changed my mind and decide mounting it toward the top of the front of the case other than the bottom seemed to be more appropriate. I appreciate your confirmation of this.

I am using a Fractal Design Define 7 case with a 280mm front-mounted intake radiator and I am putting an optical drive in the case. That leaves me two options for front mounting the radiator. I can rest it on the bottom as the manual shows. That leaves a gap on top between the optical drive...

Well, it seems to always happen. No matter how many hours I spend researching before I post, not long after I seem to run across a clue to the answer somewhere. So, for anyone else puzzling over this, here is what I think the situation is. First the ASUS motherboard seems to have two aRGB...

I am doing a build with a ASUS Maximus XII Hero Wifi LGA 1200 and also I have bought, but not opened, a Fractal Design Celsius+ S28 cooler. I don't care much about RGB, but who knows about the future, and if something should work, I want it to be able to work should I ever change my mind. How...

I did some checking before posting and couldn't find the answers to the above. I've continued to check and here's what I think the answers may be. 1) YES, the mobo will use it at the highest native speed the mobo supports. It also makes logical sense. 2) I DON'T KNOW. Supposedly the socket...

I’m ordering parts for an Intel core i7-10700K build. I’m planning on a ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero (WiFi) LGA1200 motherboard. My initial intent has been to get G.SKILL TridentZ 4 x 16GB @3466 (either F4-3466C16Q-64GTZKK or F4-3466C16Q-64GTZR) for 64GB. This memory is listed on the QVL. However...